Information processing device and information processing method

Abstract

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, a beverage container, a beverage server and an electronic apparatus, with which it is possible to more easily provide beverages using a beverage container. An information processing device is provided which comprises a processing unit that executes processes for generating purchase information that includes a purchase condition pertaining to the purchase of a beverage and a container identifier that identifies a beverage container and carrying out the provision of a beverage using the beverage container on the basis of the generated purchase information. The present invention can be applied, for example, to a beverage platform that allows an end user to purchase a beverage using a beverage container such as their own cup or bottle.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This technology is and information processing method In particular, an information processing device that enables a user to more easily serve a beverage using a beverage container and information processing method Regarding. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Various types of beverage vending machines having a so-called "my cup" function have been proposed.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a beverage vending machine that stores individual identification information stored in an IC tag attached to a cup in association with beverage information, reads the identification information from the IC tag, and when selling a beverage into the cup, controls the sale of the beverage based on the beverage information stored in association with the identification information read from the IC tag attached to the cup. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2006-127138 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In recent years, various types of services, such as subscription-based systems, have been proposed, which have increased end-user satisfaction with the services. However, there has also been a demand for more convenient ways to provide beverages, even for services that use beverage containers such as personal cups.

[0006] The present technology has been made in consideration of such circumstances, and is intended to make it possible to more easily serve beverages using beverage containers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] An information processing device according to one aspect of the present technology is an information processing device that generates purchase information including purchase conditions for the purchase of a beverage and a container identifier that identifies a beverage container, and is equipped with a processing unit that performs processing to provide a beverage using the beverage container based on the generated purchase information.

[0008] One aspect of the information processing method of the present technology is an information processing method in which an information processing device generates purchase information including conditions for purchasing a beverage and an identifier that identifies a beverage container, and performs processing to provide a beverage using the beverage container based on the generated purchase information.

[0009] In an information processing device and information processing method of one aspect of the present technology, purchase information is generated that includes conditions for purchasing a beverage and an identifier that identifies a beverage container, and processing is performed to provide a beverage using the beverage container based on the generated purchase information.

[0010] A beverage container according to one aspect of the present technology is a beverage container having an IC chip into which the purchase information is written or from which the recorded purchase information is read, by performing short-range wireless communication between an information processing device that generates purchase information including purchase conditions for the purchase of a beverage and a container identifier that identifies the beverage container, and that performs processing to provide a beverage using the beverage container based on the generated purchase information, in response to a request from the information processing device.

[0011] In a beverage container of one aspect of the present technology, purchase information is generated including purchase conditions for the purchase of a beverage and a container identifier that identifies the beverage container, and in response to a request from an information processing device that performs processing to provide a beverage using the beverage container based on the generated purchase information, short-range wireless communication is performed by an IC chip with a reader / writer provided in a beverage server that dispenses a beverage into the beverage container, and the purchase information is written or the recorded purchase information is read.

[0012] A beverage server according to one aspect of the present technology is a beverage server that generates purchase information including purchase conditions for the purchase of a beverage and a container identifier that identifies the beverage container, and, in response to a request from an information processing device that performs processing to provide a beverage using the beverage container based on the generated purchase information, writes the purchase information or reads the recorded purchase information by performing short-range wireless communication with an IC chip attached to the beverage container placed on a container stand.

[0013] In a beverage server of one aspect of the present technology, purchase information is generated including purchase conditions for the purchase of a beverage and a container identifier that identifies the beverage container, and in response to a request from an information processing device that performs processing to provide a beverage using the beverage container based on the generated purchase information, a reader / writer performs short-range wireless communication with an IC chip attached to the beverage container placed on a container stand, and the purchase information is written or the recorded purchase information is read.

[0014] An electronic device of one aspect of the present technology is an electronic device that generates purchase information including purchase conditions for purchasing a beverage and a container identifier that identifies a beverage container, and is equipped with a presentation unit that presents presentation information regarding the beverage notified from an information processing device that performs processing for providing a beverage using the beverage container based on the generated purchase information, a reception unit that accepts the purchase conditions specified by an end user in accordance with the presented presentation information, and a reading unit that reads out the container identifier recorded for the beverage container, and the purchase information is generated based on the purchase conditions specified by the end user and the container identifier read from the beverage container.

[0015] In an electronic device according to one aspect of the present technology, purchase information including purchase conditions for purchasing a beverage and a container identifier for identifying a beverage container is generated, presentation information regarding the beverage is presented from an information processing device that performs processing for providing a beverage using the beverage container based on the generated purchase information, the purchase conditions specified by an end user according to the presented presentation information are accepted, and the container identifier recorded for the beverage container is read. The purchase information is generated based on the purchase conditions specified by the end user and the container identifier read from the beverage container.

[0016] An information processing device or an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present technology may be an independent device or an internal block constituting a single device. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a beverage platform to which the present technology is applied. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a beverage platform to which the present technology is applied. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of data types managed by a beverage platform database. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 illustrates a range of entities centered around a beverage platform. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a data structure used in the beverage platform. [Figure 6] A figure showing an example of the hardware configuration of a PF server that constitutes a beverage platform. [Figure 7] 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the PF server in FIG. 6. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an information device. [Figure 9] 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the information device in FIG. 8. [Figure 10]FIG. 13 illustrates an example of scene-by-scene operation in a beverage platform. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing a process flow when initial settings are performed on the business side. [Figure 12] FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing a process flow when initial settings are made on the end user side. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram showing a process flow when a purchase condition is set on the end user side. [Figure 14] 11 is a sequence diagram showing a process flow when an end user actually purchases a beverage. FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing a process flow when the business operator acquires initial registration information. [Figure 16] 11 is a sequence diagram showing a process flow when a business operator acquires purchase history information and notifies an advice. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] <1. Embodiment of the present technology>

[0019] Various services have been proposed that provide beverages using beverage containers such as personal cups, personal bottles, etc. Currently, in order for end users to purchase their favorite beverages using beverage containers such as personal cups, they need to specify the beverage and explicitly specify a payment method each time.

[0020] In addition, at present, it is not possible to limit where beverages can be purchased, set an expiration date for purchases, or set a maximum number of purchases for each item to be purchased, making it impossible to propose a subscription-based approach that takes into account the convenience and needs of end users.

[0021] There is also the problem that it is time-consuming for end users to manage the history of drinks, such as what, when, and how much they have drunk. Specifically, it is not possible to manage the history of drinks by setting a daily drinking target, or to set a daily upper limit on the number of times alcoholic drinks can be consumed from the drink server.

[0022] Furthermore, since end-user purchase histories are not currently stored, advice based on such histories cannot be provided. In other words, beverage manufacturers or beverage server manufacturers are unable to directly provide health (healthcare) advice to end users by managing the beverage purchase histories of end users who use beverage containers such as personal cups as log information and using the log information.

[0023] Currently, the containers used when purchasing beverages from vending machines and other outlets are mainly plastic bottles and cans, and there are not enough efforts being made to encourage end users to use their own beverage containers, such as their own cups and bottles, to reduce the burden on the global environment.

[0024] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present technology proposes a beverage platform that allows end users to purchase beverages using beverage containers such as their own cups or bottles. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present technology will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0025] (System Configuration) FIG. 1 shows an example of the configuration of a beverage platform to which this technology is applied.

[0026] The beverage platform 100 is a platform for providing a service (hereinafter also referred to as a beverage subscription service) in which an end user can purchase a beverage according to the contents of a contract using a beverage container 10 such as a personal cup 10-1 or a personal bottle 10-2. The beverage platform 100 is used by beverage manufacturers, beverage server manufacturers, payment service providers, end users, etc.

[0027] A beverage manufacturer is an entity that produces and sells beverages (drinks). A beverage server manufacturer is an entity that produces and sells beverage servers 20 for providing beverages to end users. A beverage manufacturer provides beverages to the beverage server manufacturer.

[0028] An end user is an entity that purchases a beverage from a beverage server 20 using his / her own beverage container 10 such as a personal cup 10-1 or a personal bottle 10-2. A beverage container 10 such as a personal cup 10-1 is used as a beverage container, and an IC chip 11 equipped with a short-range wireless communication function is attached to a predetermined position such as the bottom surface. As will be described in detail later, this IC chip 11 is used for writing subscription information, performing authentication, and the like.

[0029] The subscription information is information for providing a service corresponding to the subscription method, and includes information such as purchase conditions, a beverage container ID, the actual number of purchases, and the purchase date and time. The subscription method is a method in which a fee is paid according to the period of service use, such as a guarantee of receiving a service for a certain period by paying a fixed fee. For example, by paying a fixed fee on a monthly or annual basis, an end user can drink as much beverage as they like using the beverage container 10 during that period.

[0030] The purchase conditions are conditions related to the purchase of beverages, and include information such as the purchase location, expiration date, purchased item, maximum number of purchases, and payment type.

[0031] The beverage container ID is a container identifier for identifying the beverage container 10, and is uniquely assigned to the beverage container 10. For example, when a personal cup 10-1 is used as the beverage container 10, the beverage container ID is a personal cup ID.

[0032] 1, an IC chip 11, such as a coin-shaped IC token, is attached to the bottom of a beverage container 10, such as a personal cup 10-1. For example, when the beverage container 10 is placed on a container stand of a beverage server 20 installed in a food service establishment such as a restaurant or cafe, short-range wireless communication is performed between a reader / writer 21 and the IC chip 11, and subscription information recorded in the IC chip 11 is processed.

[0033] In addition, in the beverage server 20, the beverage held therein is discharged from the discharge part to the beverage container 10 placed on the container stand, so that the beverage is poured into the beverage container 10. After the discharge of the beverage is completed, the beverage container 10 is removed from the container stand of the beverage server 20.

[0034] The beverage server 20 is connected to the beverage platform 100 via a network 200. The network 200 includes a communication network such as the Internet, an intranet, or a mobile phone network, and enables interconnection between devices using a communication protocol such as TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol).

[0035] In the beverage platform 100, when a beverage subscription service provides a beverage using a beverage container 10 such as a personal cup 10-1, various processes are executed for an end user who has subscribed to the service. For example, processes are executed to manage the membership of the end user, authenticate the beverage container 10 used by the end user, perform payment for the end user, accumulate and distribute log information related to the end user, and provide health advice to the end user.

[0036] In the beverage platform 100, a beverage server 20 and various devices are provided for each beverage manufacturer or cafe that provides beverages, and beverages can be provided to end users using beverage containers 10. The beverage platform 100 also manages (operates) the beverage servers 20 installed at each location.

[0037] For example, as shown in Figure 2, assume that a beverage server 20-1 of Cafe X, a beverage server 20-2 of beverage maker A, a beverage server 20-3 of beverage maker B, a beverage server 20-4 of beverage maker C, and a beverage server 20-5 of beverage maker D are installed at various locations and operate on beverage platform 100.

[0038] In the example of FIG. 2, the reader / writer 21 is provided for the beverage server 20-5, but the reader / writer 21 is also provided for the beverage servers 20-1 to 20-4 in the same manner.

[0039] In this case, an end user can register as a member of the beverage subscription service in advance using an information device such as a smartphone, and can receive a beverage using the beverage container 10 at any one of the beverage servers 20-1 to 20-5 according to the contract details of the service. When the end user receives a beverage, the subscription information recorded in the IC chip 11 of the beverage container 10 placed on the container stand is appropriately processed via the reader / writer 21 of the beverage server 20.

[0040] At this time, information such as the place of purchase (vending machine, restaurant, etc.), the type of beverage (coffee, tea, etc.), the actual number of purchases indicating the number of times and date and time when the beverage was actually purchased, and the purchase date and time can be recorded in the IC chip 11 of the beverage container 10 as subscription information.

[0041] Therefore, it is possible to read the subscription information from the IC chip 11 using an information device such as a smartphone or a PC (Personal Computer) equipped with a short-range wireless communication function, and to present information such as what beverage and how much the end user has consumed. This information can also be presented online via a network 200 such as the Internet using the beverage platform 100.

[0042] Payments for the beverage subscription service can be outsourced to an external payment agent. That is, when payment processing is requested by the beverage platform 100, the payment agent server 40 performs payment processing according to the payment type, such as electronic money or credit card.

[0043] For example, when an end user registers as a member of a beverage subscription service, the end user can simply register a payment type such as electronic money or credit card, and when the desired beverage is provided from any of beverage servers 20-1 to 20-5 according to the contract details of the service, the end user can easily complete the payment without going through complicated procedures.

[0044] FIG. 3 shows an example of the types of data managed by the beverage platform 100 database.

[0045] The data types include purchase location, beverage type, payment type, subscription information, purchase conditions, and log information.

[0046] The purchase location can specify a place where a beverage is purchased, such as a vending machine, a food service (including restaurants and cafes), a company cafeteria, an event venue, etc. The beverage type can specify a type of beverage, such as coffee, tea, juice, beer, etc. The payment type can specify a payment method for the purchased beverage, such as electronic money, credit card, etc.

[0047] The subscription information is composed of information such as a beverage container ID, actual purchase count, purchase date and time, and purchase conditions. The beverage container ID is a container identifier that identifies each end user's own beverage container 10. The actual purchase count and purchase date and time represent the number of times the end user actually purchased a beverage using his or her beverage container 10 and the date and time of the purchase. The purchase conditions are conditions related to the purchase of a beverage, and are specified according to instructions from the end user, etc.

[0048] The purchase conditions consist of information for using the beverage subscription service, such as the purchase location, expiration date, purchased product, and maximum number of purchases. The purchase location specifies the location where beverages can be purchased using the service. The expiration date specifies the period during which the service can be used. The purchased product specifies the product that can be purchased with the service. The maximum number of purchases specifies the number of times beverages can be purchased using the service.

[0049] The log information consists of information on history management, health advisory services, etc. History management manages information on the beverage purchase history of end users. Health advisory services include information for generating health (healthcare) advice messages based on the beverage purchase history.

[0050] (entity) 4 shows the range of entities centered on the beverage platform 100 to which the present technology is applied. The range of entities is shown within a dashed frame E in the figure.

[0051] 4, beverage servers 20 provided by a beverage server manufacturer are installed in various locations, and various types of beverages 22 are provided by the beverage manufacturer and stored inside each beverage server 20. Each beverage server 20 is connected to a beverage platform 100, and can provide desired beverages to end users who have subscribed to a beverage subscription service.

[0052] An end user U subscribes to a beverage subscription service in advance by operating an information device 50 such as a smartphone to connect to the beverage platform 100. The end user U also possesses a beverage container 10 provided by a beverage container manufacturer. Subscription information is recorded in an IC chip 11 of the beverage container 10 by the beverage platform 100.

[0053] When an end user U purchases a desired beverage, the end user U places his / her beverage container 10 on the container stand of the beverage server 20, and the subscription information recorded in the IC chip 11 is read and processed by the reader / writer 21, so that the end user U can receive the desired beverage using his / her beverage container 10. At this time, the payment processing is performed by a payment agency server 40 provided by a payment agency in response to a request from the beverage platform 100.

[0054] (Data Structure) FIG. 5 shows an example of a data structure used by the beverage platform 100.

[0055] In the beverage platform 100, databases such as a beverage information DB 181 and a member management DB 182 are managed.

[0056] A registration API (Application Programming Interface) is executed on the manufacturer server 30 provided by the beverage manufacturer or beverage server manufacturer, and information such as the purchase location, beverage type, beverage product name, payment type, and advisory information is registered as initial settings in the beverage information DB181.

[0057] When an end user U subscribes to a beverage subscription service, the end user U operates an information device 50 such as a smartphone to register user attributes such as age and gender, and payment attributes such as electronic money or credit card, as initial settings in the member management DB 182.

[0058] In the beverage platform 100, when an end user U subscribes to a service, a user ID is assigned to each end user U, and the user ID is managed in the member management DB 182 together with information such as user attributes. Among the information managed in the member management DB 182, the beverage container attributes are linked to information regarding the beverage container 10 included in the subscription information (such as a beverage container ID). In addition, when the end user U actually purchases a beverage, information regarding the purchase is accumulated as a purchase history.

[0059] The beverage platform 100 presents the information registered in the beverage information DB 181 to the information device 50 of the end user U who subscribes to the beverage subscription service. As a result, the end user U confirms the information presented on the information device 50, selects the purchase location, beverage type, beverage product name, payment type, etc. as purchase conditions, and specifies the expiration date, maximum number of purchases, etc.

[0060] In the beverage platform 100, subscription information is generated including purchase conditions specified or selected by the end user U, a beverage container ID that identifies the beverage container 10, and the actual number of purchases and purchase date and time when the end user U actually purchased a beverage, and is recorded in the IC chip 11 of the beverage container 10.

[0061] The manufacturer server 30 executes the acquisition API to acquire information stored in the member management DB 182. For example, the manufacturer server 30 generates advice messages relating to advantageous information and health precautions based on the purchase history information acquired from the member management DB 182 and the advisory information managed in the beverage information DB 181, and notifies the information device 50. This allows the end user U to check the advice message corresponding to his or her beverage purchase.

[0062] In addition, in FIG. 5, in the payment agency server 40 provided by the payment agency, payment processing according to the payment type included in the subscription information is carried out in response to a request from the beverage platform 100.

[0063] (PF Server Configuration) FIG. 6 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the PF server 101 that constitutes the beverage platform 100.

[0064] In the PF server 101, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 112, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 113 are interconnected via a bus 114. The CPU 111 controls the operation of each part of the PF server 101 by executing programs recorded in the ROM 112 and a storage unit 118. Various types of data are appropriately recorded in the RAM 113.

[0065] An input / output I / F 115 is further connected to the bus 114. An input unit 116, an output unit 117, a storage unit 118, a communication unit 119, and a drive 120 are connected to the input / output I / F 115.

[0066] The input unit 116 is composed of a microphone, a keyboard, a mouse, etc. The output unit 117 is composed of a speaker, a display, etc. The storage unit 118 is composed of a HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a semiconductor memory, etc. The communication unit 119 is configured as a communication module compatible with wireless communication such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) or cellular communication, or wired communication such as Ethernet (registered trademark).

[0067] The drive 120 drives a removable recording medium 121 such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory.

[0068] Fig. 7 shows an example of the functional configuration of the PF server 101 in Fig. 6. In Fig. 7, each function of a processing unit 151 is realized by the CPU 111 in Fig. 6 executing various programs.

[0069] The transmitting unit 152 and the receiving unit 153 are configured as part of the functions of the communication unit 119 in Fig. 6. The transmitting unit 152 transmits various information supplied from the processing unit 151 to other devices via the network 200. The receiving unit 153 receives various information transmitted from other devices via the network 200 and supplies the information to the processing unit 151.

[0070] The database 154 is recorded in the storage unit 118 of Fig. 6. For example, the database 154 has databases such as a beverage information DB 181, a member management DB 182, and the like.

[0071] The processing unit 151 includes a beverage information processing unit 161, a membership information processing unit 162, a subscription information processing unit 163, and a payment processing unit 164.

[0072] The beverage information processing unit 161 performs processing related to the beverage information managed by the beverage information DB 181 .

[0073] Specifically, when beverage information transmitted from manufacturer server 30 is received by receiving unit 153, beverage information processing unit 161 registers the received beverage information in beverage information DB 181. In addition, when an end user operates information device 50 to set purchase conditions, beverage information processing unit 161 reads out beverage information from beverage information DB 181 and supplies it to transmitting unit 152 so that it is transmitted to information device 50 via network 200.

[0074] Member information processing unit 162 performs processing related to information such as member information or purchase history information managed by member management DB 182 .

[0075] Specifically, when member information transmitted from information device 50 in response to an end-user operation is received by receiving unit 153, member information processing unit 162 registers the received member information in member management DB 182. Furthermore, when member information or purchase history information is requested by manufacturer server 30, member information processing unit 162 reads out member information or purchase history information from member management DB 182 and supplies it to transmitting unit 152, so that it is transmitted to manufacturer server 30 via network 200.

[0076] The subscription information processing unit 163 performs processing relating to the subscription information.

[0077] Specifically, when an end user operates information device 50 to set purchase conditions, subscription information processing unit 163 generates subscription information based on the purchase conditions and beverage container ID received from information device 50. Subscription information processing unit 163 supplies the generated subscription information to transmission unit 152 to transmit it to information device 50, so that it is written into IC chip 11 of beverage container 10.

[0078] Furthermore, when an end user actually purchases a beverage, the subscription information processing unit 163 authenticates the received subscription information when the subscription information read from the IC chip 11 of the beverage container 10 by the beverage server 20 is received. The subscription information processing unit 163 updates the subscription information according to the authentication result, the payment result, etc., and supplies it to the transmission unit 152 to transmit it to the beverage server 20, so that it is written into the IC chip 11 of the beverage container 10.

[0079] The payment processing unit 164 performs processing related to payment according to the payment type, such as electronic money or credit card.

[0080] Specifically, when the payment processing unit 164 receives a payment processing request from the beverage server 20, it supplies the request to the transmission unit 152 so that it is transmitted to the payment agency server 40 via the network 200. When the payment processing unit 164 receives a payment result from the payment agency server 40, it supplies the payment result to the subscription information processing unit 163.

[0081] Note that the function of the processing unit 151 in FIG. 7 can be realized not only by the operation of one PF server 101 but also by a plurality of PF servers 101 operating in cooperation with each other.

[0082] (Configuration of Information Devices) FIG. 8 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the information device 50. As shown in FIG.

[0083] In the information device 50, the CPU 511, the ROM 512, and the RAM 513 are connected to one another via a bus 514. The CPU 511 controls the operation of each unit of the information device 50 by executing programs recorded in the ROM 512 or the storage unit 517. Various types of data are appropriately recorded in the RAM 512.

[0084] An input / output I / F 520 is further connected to the bus 514. An input unit 515, an output unit 516, a storage unit 517, a communication unit 518, and a short-range wireless communication unit 519 are connected to the input / output I / F 520.

[0085] The input unit 515 supplies various types of input data to each unit including the CPU 511 via the input / output I / F 520. For example, the input unit 515 has an operation unit 531 including physical buttons, a touch panel, etc., a camera unit 532 including an image sensor, a signal processing unit, etc., and a sensor unit 533 that senses spatial information, time information, etc.

[0086] The output unit 516 outputs various information under control of the CPU 511 via the input / output I / F 520. For example, the output unit 516 has a display unit 541 including a panel unit and a signal processing unit, and a sound output unit 542 including a speaker, headphones connected to an output terminal, etc.

[0087] The storage unit 517 records various data and programs under the control of the CPU 511. The storage unit 517 is configured as an auxiliary storage device such as a semiconductor memory.

[0088] The communication unit 518 communicates with other devices via the network 200 under the control of the CPU 511. The communication unit 518 is configured as a communication module compatible with cellular communication (e.g., LTE-Advanced, 5G, etc.), wireless communication such as wireless LAN, or wired communication.

[0089] A short-distance wireless communication unit 519 performs wireless communication conforming to a short-distance wireless communication standard such as NFC (Near Field Communication), and exchanges various types of data.

[0090] Fig. 9 shows an example of a functional configuration of information device 50 in Fig. 8. In Fig. 9, each function of processing unit 551 is realized by CPU 511 in Fig. 8 executing various programs.

[0091] The transmitting unit 552 and the receiving unit 553 are configured as part of the functions of the communication unit 518 in Fig. 8. The transmitting unit 552 transmits various information supplied from the processing unit 551 to other devices via the network 200. The receiving unit 553 receives various information transmitted from other devices via the network 200 and supplies the information to the processing unit 551.

[0092] The reception unit 554 is configured to correspond to the operation unit 531 in Fig. 8, etc. For example, the reception unit 554 receives an instruction from an end user via a touch panel or a physical button, and supplies operation information corresponding to the instruction to the processing unit 551. The presentation unit 555 is configured to correspond to the display unit 541 in Fig. 8, etc. For example, the presentation unit 555 presents presentation information supplied from the processing unit 551.

[0093] The writing unit 556 and the reading unit 557 are configured to correspond to the functions of the short-range wireless communication unit 519 in Fig. 8. For example, the writing unit 556 writes various information supplied from the processing unit 551 to the IC chip 11 of the beverage container 10 by wireless communication conforming to NFC or the like. The reading unit 557 reads out various information recorded in the IC chip 11 of the beverage container 10 by wireless communication conforming to NFC or the like, and supplies the information to the processing unit 551.

[0094] The processing unit 551 has an information processing unit 561. The information processing unit 561 performs processing related to various types of information.

[0095] For example, when beverage information transmitted from the PF server 101 is received by the receiving unit 553, the information processing unit 561 presents it as presentation information on the presenting unit 555. For example, when subscription information transmitted from the PF server 101 is received by the receiving unit 553, the information processing unit 561 supplies it to the writing unit 556 so that it is written into the IC chip 11 of the beverage container 10. In addition, the information processing unit 561 supplies the subscription information supplied from the reading unit 557 to the transmitting unit 552 so that it is transmitted to the PF server 101 via the network 200.

[0096] (Examples of each scene) FIG. 10 shows an example of operation for each scene in the beverage platform 100.

[0097] In Figure 10, the scenes are divided into major categories and medium categories according to the actions in each scene, and the content and remarks patterns are shown in a list.

[0098] In scene A, which is "setting of purchase conditions on the end user side," the purchase product, maximum number of purchases, purchase location and expiration date, and right purchase type are each specified as purchase conditions set by the end user.

[0099] Specifically, "○○" is specified as the "beverage product name" (A-1), and "XX" is specified as the "beverage type" (A-2). "One serving" can be specified as the "maximum number of purchases" (A-3). Alternatively, by specifying "△△" as the "location limit", "one day limit" as the "time limit", and "○○" as the "maximum number of purchases", the purchase conditions are specified as "at location △△, up to ○○ cups per day" (A-4). "Unlimited" can be specified as the "rights purchase type" (A-5).

[0100] In scene B, which is "actual purchase by the end user," when the end user actually purchases a beverage, the end user either does not select the beverage product at the purchase location (B-1) or selects the beverage product (B-2).

[0101] Specifically, when a beverage product is not selected at the purchase location, the end user identifies the beverage product he or she wishes to purchase from the beverage container ID based on information such as purchase conditions, and the preset beverage product is purchased (B-1). On the other hand, when there are multiple beverage products that correspond to the same product type, the end user selects the beverage product from among the multiple beverage products at the purchase location and purchases it (B-2).

[0102] In addition, in scene B, if the purchase conditions are not satisfied, that is, as an abnormal behavior, the end user is notified that the purchase conditions are not satisfied (B-3). Furthermore, in scene B, payment is automatically made with the payment type set in the purchase conditions (B-4).

[0103] In scene C, which is "initial settings on the business side," beverage information is registered as an initial registration from a beverage manufacturer or beverage server manufacturer (C-1). In scene D, which is "initial settings on the end user side," membership information is registered as a membership registration from an end user (D-1).

[0104] In scene E, which is "information acquisition by the business", the member information initially registered by the end user is acquired (E-1), or purchase history information regarding the actual purchase history of beverage products by the end user is acquired (E-2). In scene F, which is "advice from the business", advice messages such as discount information and health precautions are generated based on the purchase history information (F-1).

[0105] An example of the sequence of each scene shown in FIG. 10 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 11 to 16. Scenes C, D, A, B, E, and F will be described in this order in accordance with the order in which they are actually used.

[0106] (First example) First, the operation in scene C, that is, the flow of processing when initial settings are made on the business side, will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG.

[0107] In the sequence diagram of Figure 11, the interactions between five objects are shown in a vertical chronological order. Among these objects, "end user" represents an operation by an end user U.

[0108] "Beverage container" indicates the flow of processes executed by a beverage container 10 equipped with an IC chip 11. "Information device" indicates the flow of processes executed by an information device 50 possessed by an end user U.

[0109] "Beverage platform" indicates the flow of processing executed by the PF server 101 constituting the beverage platform 100. "Beverage server manufacturer or beverage manufacturer" indicates the flow of processing executed by the manufacturer server 30. The relationship between these objects is the same in other figures described later.

[0110] When initial settings are made on the business side, such as a beverage server manufacturer or a beverage maker, the PF server 101 requests beverage information from the manufacturer server 30 (S11).

[0111] In response to a request from the PF server 101, the manufacturer server 30 initially registers beverage information in the beverage information DB 181 managed by the beverage information processing unit 161 of the requesting PF server 101 (S12). This beverage information includes information such as the purchase location, beverage type, beverage product name, and payment type.

[0112] As such, the sequence diagram in Figure 11 corresponds to C-1 in Figure 10, and shows the flow of processing executed when a business operator such as a beverage server manufacturer or beverage manufacturer performs initial settings when using the beverage platform 100.

[0113] (Second example) Next, the operation in scene D, that is, the flow of processing when performing initial settings on the end user side, will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG.

[0114] When performing initial settings on the end user side, the end user U performs a setting operation for member information on a setting screen presented on the information device 50 (S31).

[0115] In response to an operation by the end user U, the information device 50 registers member information in the member management DB 182 managed by the member information processing unit 162 of the PF server 101 (S32). This member information includes information such as user attributes and payment attributes.

[0116] Thus, the sequence diagram in Figure 12 corresponds to D-1 in Figure 10, and shows the flow of processing executed when the end user performs initial settings when using the beverage platform 100.

[0117] (Third example) Next, the operation in scene A, that is, the flow of processing when the end user sets purchase conditions, will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG.

[0118] When the end user sets purchase conditions, the information device 50 requests a beverage information list from the PF server 101 (S51). The timing of sending this beverage information list request may be automatically made by the information device 50 or may be explicitly instructed by the end user U.

[0119] In response to a request from the information device 50, the beverage information processing unit 161 of the PF server 101 notifies the information device 50 of the beverage information (S52). This beverage information is information obtained from the manufacturer server 30, and includes information such as the purchase location and the beverage type. As a result, the information device 50 presents information such as the purchase location and the beverage type as presented information.

[0120] The end user U specifies purchase conditions by performing a predetermined operation on the setting screen (presented information) presented on the information device 50 (S53). Specifically, the purchase conditions include the beverage product name (product a), the beverage type (type b), and the maximum number of purchases (one serving).

[0121] In response to an operation by end user U, information device 50 requests a beverage container ID from IC chip 11 attached to beverage container 10 (S54). As a result, the beverage container ID recorded in IC chip 11 is read by reading unit 557 of information device 50 (S55). Information device 50 notifies PF server 101 of the purchase conditions and the beverage container ID (S56).

[0122] The subscription information processing unit 163 of the PF server 101 generates subscription information based on the information notified from the information device 50 (S57). This subscription information includes the purchase conditions and the beverage container ID.

[0123] The subscription information processing unit 163 of the PF server 101 requests the information device 50 to write the generated subscription information into the IC chip 11 of the beverage container 10 (S58). As a result, the subscription information is written into the IC chip 11 by the writing unit 556 of the information device 50 (S59), and the PF server 101 is notified that the information has been written (S60).

[0124] Moreover, the PF server 101 notifies the manufacturer server 30 of log information related to the purchase conditions designated by the end user (S61).

[0125] In this way, the sequence diagram in Figure 13 corresponds to A-1 to A-4 in Figure 10, and when the end user sets the purchase conditions, subscription information generated based on the purchase conditions specified by the end user and the beverage container ID that identifies the beverage container 10 possessed by the end user is written to the IC chip 11 of the beverage container 10.

[0126] (Example 4) Next, the operation in scene B, that is, the flow of processing when an actual purchase is made on the end user side, will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG.

[0127] In addition, in the sequence diagram of Fig. 14, compared to Fig. 13 etc. described above, a "beverage server" is written as an object instead of an "information device", and the "beverage server" indicates the flow of processing executed by the beverage server 20. Also, the "payment agency" indicates the flow of processing executed by the payment agency server 40.

[0128] When an end user U actually purchases a beverage, settings are made regarding the beverage container 10 placed on the container stand of the beverage server 20, and the beverage product to be purchased is set (S71). At this time, there are cases where the end user U designates a beverage product at the purchasing location where the beverage server 20 is installed (B-2 in FIG. 10) and cases where the end user U does not designate a beverage product (B-1 in FIG. 10).

[0129] That is, when there are multiple beverage products of the same product type provided by the beverage server 20 at the purchase location, as in the former case, the beverage product designated by the end user U from among the multiple beverage products becomes the target for purchase (B-2 in FIG. 10). In the latter case, the beverage platform 100 automatically identifies the beverage product to be purchased based on information such as the purchase conditions from the beverage container ID of the beverage container 10 placed on the container stand of the beverage server 20 (B-1 in FIG. 10).

[0130] The subscription information processing unit 163 of the PF server 101 requests the beverage server 20 for the subscription information recorded in the IC chip 11 of the beverage container 10 placed on the container stand (S72).

[0131] In the beverage server 20, the reader / writer 21 performs short-distance wireless communication with the IC chip 11 to read out the subscription information (S73) and notify the PF server 101 (S74). As a result, the subscription information processing unit 163 of the PF server 101 acquires the subscription information from the beverage server 20.

[0132] In the subscription information processing unit 163 of the PF server 101, the purchase information (information such as purchase conditions and actual number of purchases) included in the acquired subscription information is confirmed (S75), and the subscription information is authenticated (S76). For example, in this authentication process, it is confirmed whether purchase conditions such as the purchased product, maximum number of purchases, purchase place, and expiration date included in the subscription information to be authenticated are satisfied, and it is determined whether a beverage can be provided to the beverage container 10 to which the IC chip 11 that reads the subscription information is attached.

[0133] When it is determined that the beverage can be provided to the beverage container 10 placed on the container stand, the beverage server 20 dispenses the beverage to be purchased into the beverage container 10. When the beverage server 20 has completed dispensing the beverage into the beverage container 10, it notifies the PF server 101 of this fact and requests payment processing (S77). If the purchase conditions are not met, the end user U is notified of this fact (e.g., the expiration date has expired) (B-3 in FIG. 10).

[0134] In response to the notification of completion of dispense and the request for payment processing from the beverage server 20, the payment processing unit 164 of the PF server 101 requests the payment agent server 40 to perform payment processing (S78).

[0135] The payment agent server 40 performs payment processing according to a preset payment type in response to a request from the PF server 101 (S79). The payment agent server 40 notifies the PF server 101 of the result of the payment processing (S80).

[0136] In other words, a payment processing company handles payments for the beverage subscription service on the customer's behalf, and the cost of the beverage to be purchased is paid by electronic money using the functions of the IC chip 11, or by debit using a credit card linked to the beverage container ID (B-4 in Figure 10).

[0137] The subscription information processing unit 163 of the PF server 101 updates the subscription information based on the delivery completion notification from the beverage server 20 and the payment result notification from the payment agency server 40 (S81). For example, in this update process, the values ​​of the actual purchase count and purchase date and time, which are included in the subscription information, are updated in response to the actual purchase of a beverage by the end user U.

[0138] The subscription information processing unit 163 of the PF server 101 requests the beverage server 20 to write the updated subscription information into the IC chip 11 (S82).

[0139] In the beverage server 20, the reader / writer 21 performs short-range wireless communication with the IC chip 11 of the beverage container 10 to write the updated subscription information (S83), and the PF server 101 is notified that the information has been written (S84).

[0140] In response to the write notification from the beverage server 20, the PF server 101 notifies the manufacturer server 30 of log information related to the payment process (S85).

[0141] In this way, the sequence diagram in Figure 14 corresponds to B-1 to B-4 in Figure 10, and when an actual purchase is made by the end user, subscription information is authenticated according to the purchase conditions specified by the end user and the content of past actual purchases, and if the purchase conditions are met, payment processing is performed after the dispensing of the beverage into the beverage container 10 is completed, and the subscription information updated according to the content of the current actual purchase is written to the IC chip 11 of the beverage container 10.

[0142] The timing of the payment process can be changed depending on the service content of the beverage subscription service and the contract content of the end user U. For example, as shown in Fig. 14, the payment process may be performed when the end user U actually purchases a beverage, or, if the service content or contract content allows the end user U to receive a service for a fixed period (such as one month or one year) for a fixed fee, the payment process may be performed to pay the fixed fee at any timing (such as a monthly fixed payment or a once-yearly payment).

[0143] (Fifth Example) Next, the operation in scene E, that is, the flow of processing when the business operator acquires information, will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG.

[0144] When the beverage server manufacturer or the business operator such as the beverage manufacturer obtains the initial registration information, the manufacturer server 30 requests the initial registration information from the PF server 101 (S91).

[0145] The member information processing unit 162 of the PF server 101 acquires member information in response to a request from the manufacturer server 30 (S92). Here, the member information managed in the member management DB 182 is acquired as initial registration information, and is notified to the requesting manufacturer server 30 (S93). This member information includes information such as the user ID and user attributes.

[0146] When the business operator obtains the initial registration information, the end user must set the purchase conditions and the initial registration information in the operations of scenes A and D.

[0147] As such, the sequence diagram in Figure 15 corresponds to E-1 in Figure 10, and shows the processing flow executed when various information is obtained from business operators such as beverage server manufacturers and beverage manufacturers when using the beverage platform 100.

[0148] (Example 6) Finally, the operation in scenes E and F, that is, the process flow when acquiring information and providing advice on the business side, will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG.

[0149] When acquiring purchase history information on the business side such as a beverage server manufacturer or a beverage manufacturer, the manufacturer server 30 requests the purchase history information from the PF server 101 (S111).

[0150] The member information processing unit 162 of the PF server 101 acquires the purchase history information in response to a request from the manufacturer server 30 (S112). Here, the purchase history information managed in the member management DB 182 is acquired, and notified to the requesting manufacturer server 30 (S113).

[0151] The manufacturer server 30 generates an advice message based on the purchase history information from the PF server 101 (S114). Here, by analyzing the beverage purchase history of the end user U, a message regarding advantageous information such as a discount sale or a new product introduction during a specific period is generated, or a message regarding health precautions such as a warning against drinking too much of a specific beverage in a short period is generated.

[0152] The manufacturer server 30 notifies the generated advice message to the information device 50 possessed by the end user U (S115). As a result, the end user U can check the advice message presented on the information device 50 and obtain information such as deals related to his / her drink purchase and health precautions (S116).

[0153] Thus, the sequence diagram in Figure 16 corresponds to E-2 and F-1 in Figure 10, and shows the flow of processing executed when a business operator such as a beverage server manufacturer or beverage manufacturer notifies an end user U of an advice message when using the beverage platform 100.

[0154] <2. Modifications>

[0155] In the above description, a configuration has been exemplified in which the reader / writer 21 of the beverage server 20 and the short-range wireless communication unit 519 of the information device 50 perform short-range wireless communication with the IC chip 11 attached to the beverage container 10 to write and read subscription information, but it is not limited to short-range wireless communication such as NFC (e.g., FeliCa (registered trademark)) and other communication methods may be used. Alternatively, the subscription information may be presented using a code such as a two-dimensional code (e.g., QR code (registered trademark)) or a barcode, and the code may be photographed with a camera or the like to read it.

[0156] In the above description, a configuration has been exemplified in which the information device 50 such as a smartphone performs short-range wireless communication such as NFC with the IC chip 11 of the beverage container 10 to read and write subscription information, but the subscription information in the IC chip 11 may be read and written by an external device such as a dedicated reader / writer. When an end user operates the information device 50 such as a smartphone to input information such as membership information and purchase conditions, the end user can input information by tapping a touch panel or by using voice input.

[0157] In addition, in the above explanation, an example was given of a configuration in which a beverage subscription service is provided using the beverage platform 100, but the platform to which the present technology is applied may also be used to provide services other than beverage-related services, such as services for providing other items, various rental services, sharing services, and the like.

[0158] As described above, according to the present technology, an information processing device (e.g., a PF server 101 constituting a beverage platform 100) generates purchase information (e.g., subscription information) including purchase conditions for purchasing a beverage and a container identifier (e.g., a beverage container ID) that identifies a beverage container (e.g., a beverage container 10 such as a personal cup), and performs processing (e.g., the processing of the sequence diagram in Figure 14) for providing a beverage using the beverage container based on the generated purchase information.

[0159] Furthermore, when an end user purchases a beverage of their choice using a beverage container 10 such as a personal cup or a personal bottle, the end user can purchase the beverage without specifying the beverage each time, and further without explicitly specifying a payment method. In addition, since it is possible to limit the place of purchase, set an expiration date, or set a maximum number of purchases according to the product to be purchased, it is possible to propose a subscription-based use that takes into consideration the convenience and requests of the end user. This makes it easier to provide beverages using a beverage container 10 such as a personal cup.

[0160] Furthermore, end users can use their favorite beverage container 10 such as their own cup to receive beverages on the go, so they can easily enjoy beverages even when they are out. In addition, since beverage history management is performed on what, when, and how much the end user drank, it is possible to manage the history of beverages by setting a daily drinking target, or by setting an upper limit on the amount of alcoholic beverages that can be consumed in a day, thereby limiting the number of times the beverage can be consumed from the beverage server 20.

[0161] Such history management makes it possible to set healthcare guidelines for end users and provide advice using purchase history. For example, end users' purchase history can be managed as log information, and beverage manufacturers and beverage server manufacturers can use the log information to provide health (healthcare) advice to end users.

[0162] With regard to payment for the purchased drink, the IC chip 11 attached to the drink container 10 such as a personal cup allows payment with various electronic money or debit with a credit card linked to the drink container ID. Thus, the end user can pay for the purchased drink without any hassle.

[0163] Currently, the containers used when purchasing beverages from vending machines and the like are mainly plastic bottles and cans, and it is difficult to say that sufficient efforts are being made to reduce the burden on the global environment, but if end users use beverage containers 10 such as their own cups, the frequency of using plastic bottles and cans can be reduced, and plastic and aluminum waste can be reduced. As a result, sufficient efforts can be made to reduce the burden on the global environment.

[0164] From the perspective of beverage manufacturers, in addition to the existing business based on containers such as PET bottles, cans, and glass bottles, they can establish a business model that allows direct connection with end users through beverage servers 20 and beverage containers 10 such as personal cups, enabling one-to-one marketing based on purchase history. One-to-one marketing is a method in which a company conducts marketing activities by marketing to individual customers based on the tastes and attributes of each individual customer.

[0165] <3. Computer configuration>

[0166] The processing of each step in the above-mentioned flowchart can be executed by hardware or software. When a series of processes is executed by software, a program constituting the software is installed in the computer of each device.

[0167] The program executed by the computer can be provided by being recorded on a removable recording medium such as a package medium, etc. The program can also be provided via a wired or wireless transmission medium such as a local area network, the Internet, or digital satellite broadcasting.

[0168] In a computer, the program can be installed in the storage unit via the input / output I / F by inserting a removable recording medium into a drive. The program can also be received by a communication unit via a wired or wireless transmission medium and installed in the storage unit. Alternatively, the program can be pre-installed in the ROM or storage unit.

[0169] Here, in this specification, the processing performed by a computer according to a program does not necessarily have to be performed in chronological order according to the order described in the flowchart. In other words, the processing performed by a computer according to a program also includes processing executed in parallel or individually (for example, parallel processing or processing by objects).

[0170] The program may be processed by one computer (processor), or may be distributed among a plurality of computers. Furthermore, the program may be transferred to a remote computer for execution.

[0171] Furthermore, in this specification, a system refers to a collection of multiple components (devices, modules (parts), etc.), regardless of whether all the components are in the same housing. Therefore, multiple devices housed in separate housings and connected via a network, and a single device in which multiple modules are housed in a single housing, are both systems.

[0172] The embodiments of the present technology are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present technology. For example, the present technology can be configured as cloud computing in which one function is shared and processed jointly by multiple devices via a network.

[0173] Each step described in the above flow chart can be executed by one device or can be shared among multiple devices. Furthermore, when one step includes multiple processes, the multiple processes included in the step can be executed by one device or can be shared among multiple devices.

[0174] Furthermore, the effects described in this specification are merely examples and are not limiting, and other effects may also be obtained.

[0175] The present technology can be configured as follows.

[0176] (1) generating purchase information including a purchase condition for purchasing a beverage and a container identifier for identifying a beverage container; A process for providing a beverage using the beverage container is performed based on the generated purchase information. Equipped with a processing section Information processing device. (2) The processing unit includes: recording said purchase information for said beverage container; When an end user purchases a beverage using the beverage container, the recorded purchase information is processed according to the content of the beverage purchase. The information processing device according to (1). (3) The purchase conditions include at least one of the following information: purchase location, expiration date, purchase item, maximum number of purchases, and payment type. The information processing device according to (2). (4) The purchase terms are specified by the end user. The information processing device according to any one of (1) to (3). (5) The container identifier is recorded for the beverage container. The information processing device according to any one of (1) to (4). (6) The processing unit includes: In response to a request from the end user device, presenting presentation information regarding the beverage; Generate the purchase information based on the purchase conditions designated by the end user in response to the presented information and the container identifier obtained from the beverage container. The information processing device according to (5). (7) The processing unit notifies the presentation information based on beverage information related to a beverage provided by a device of a beverage manufacturer or a beverage server manufacturer. The information processing device according to (6). (8) The processing unit processes the purchase information by treating the beverage designated by the end user at the purchase location or the beverage identified from the container identifier as the beverage to be purchased. 8. The information processing device according to any one of (1) to (7). (9) The processing unit includes: In response to the provision of the beverage to be purchased in the beverage container, a payment process for the beverage to be purchased is performed; updating the purchase information recorded for the beverage container based on a result of processing the purchase information; The information processing device according to (8). (10) The processing unit includes: A payment agent server that processes payments according to the payment type is requested to make a payment for the beverage to be purchased; Acquire the processing result regarding the payment notified from the payment agent server The information processing device according to (9). (11) The processing unit includes: The history of purchased beverages is stored as historical information. In response to a request from a device of a beverage manufacturer or a beverage server manufacturer, the stored history information is notified. The information processing device according to (9) or (10). (12) A message is generated for the end user based on the historical information; and The generated message is presented to the end user by the end user's device. The information processing device according to (11). (13) The purchase information is recorded in an IC chip having a short-range wireless communication function attached to a predetermined position of the beverage container, The processing unit writes the processed purchase information to the IC chip by short-range wireless communication, or processes the purchase information read from the IC chip. 13. The information processing device according to any one of (1) to (12). (14) a beverage server that dispenses beverages into the beverage containers, the beverage server having a reader / writer with a short-range wireless communication function; The processing unit writes the processed purchase information to the IC chip, or processes the purchase information read from the IC chip, using the reader / writer. The information processing device according to (13). (15) The beverage container includes a personal cup or a personal bottle used by each end user, The purchase information is individual information for each end user and is included in subscription information corresponding to the subscription method. The information processing device according to any one of (1) to (14). (16) The purchase information further includes the actual number of purchases and the purchase date and time. The information processing device according to (15). (17) An information processing device, generating purchase information including a condition for purchasing the beverage and an identifier for identifying the beverage container; A process for providing a beverage using the beverage container is performed based on the generated purchase information. Information processing methods. (18) The apparatus generates purchase information including purchase conditions for purchasing a beverage and a container identifier for identifying a beverage container, and performs processing for providing a beverage using the beverage container based on the generated purchase information in response to a request from an information processing device, and has an IC chip into which the purchase information is written or from which the recorded purchase information is read by performing short-range wireless communication with a reader / writer provided in a beverage server that dispenses a beverage into the beverage container in response to a request from the information processing device. beverage container. (19) The device has a reader / writer that generates purchase information including purchase conditions for purchasing a beverage and a container identifier for identifying a beverage container, and writes the purchase information or reads the recorded purchase information by performing short-range wireless communication with an IC chip attached to the beverage container placed on a container stand in response to a request from an information processing device that performs processing for providing a beverage using the beverage container based on the generated purchase information. Beverage server. (20) a presentation unit that generates purchase information including purchase conditions for purchasing a beverage and a container identifier for identifying a beverage container, and presents presentation information regarding the beverage notified from an information processing device that performs processing for providing a beverage using the beverage container based on the generated purchase information; a reception unit that receives the purchase conditions designated by an end user in response to the presented information; a reading unit for reading the container identifier recorded for the beverage container; Equipped with The purchase information is generated based on the purchase conditions specified by the end user and the container identifier read from the beverage container. electronic equipment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0177] 10 beverage container, 10-1 my cup, 10-2 my bottle, 11 IC chip, 20, 20-1 to 20-N beverage server, 21 reader / writer, 30 manufacturer server, 40 payment agent server, 50 information device, 100 beverage platform, 101 PF server, 111 CPU, 112 ROM, 113 RAM, 116 input unit, 117 output unit, 118 memory unit, 119 communication unit, 151 processing unit, 152 transmission unit, 153 reception unit, 154 database, 161 beverage information processing unit, 162 member information processing unit, 163 subscription information processing unit, 164 payment processing unit, 200 network, 511 CPU, 512 ROM, 513 RAM, 515 input unit, 516 output unit, 517 memory unit, 518 communication unit, 519 short-range wireless communication unit, 531 operation unit, 532 camera unit, 533 sensor unit, 541 display unit, 542 sound output unit, 551 processing unit, 552 transmission unit, 553 reception unit, 554 reception unit, 555 presentation unit, 556 writing unit, 557 reading unit, 561 information processing unit

Claims

1. generating purchase information including a purchase condition for purchasing a beverage and a container identifier for identifying a beverage container; A process for providing a beverage using the beverage container is performed based on the generated purchase information. A processing unit is provided, The purchase conditions include at least information regarding a purchase location that specifies a location where beverages can be purchased using the service; The processing unit includes: notifying the end user of presentation information including at least information regarding the place of purchase in response to a request from the end user's device; Generate the purchase information including at least information regarding the purchase location based on the purchase conditions designated by the end user in response to the presented information and the container identifier obtained from the beverage container; recording said purchase information for said beverage container; When the end user purchases a beverage using the beverage container, the recorded purchase information is processed according to the content of the beverage purchase. Information processing device.

2. The purchase conditions further include at least one of information among an expiration date that specifies a period during which the service can be used, a purchase product that specifies a product that can be purchased with the service, a maximum number of purchases that specifies the number of times that beverages can be purchased using the service, and a payment type that specifies a payment method for the purchased beverage. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

3. The processing unit: When a beverage is designated by the end user at a purchasing location where a beverage server that dispenses beverages into the beverage container is installed, the purchasing information is processed with the designated beverage as the beverage to be purchased; When a beverage is not specified by the end user at a purchase location where a beverage server that dispenses a beverage into the beverage container is installed, the beverage identified based on the container identifier and the purchase conditions acquired from the beverage container is treated as the beverage to be purchased, and the purchase information is processed. The information processing device according to claim 2 .

4. The processing unit notifies the presentation information based on beverage information related to a beverage provided by a device of a beverage manufacturer or a beverage server manufacturer. The information processing device according to claim 3 .

5. The processing unit includes: In response to the provision of the beverage to be purchased in the beverage container, a payment process for the beverage to be purchased is performed; updating the purchase information recorded for the beverage container based on a result of processing the purchase information; The information processing device according to claim 3 .

6. The processing unit includes: A payment agent server that processes payments according to the payment type is requested to make a payment for the beverage to be purchased; Acquire the processing result regarding the payment notified from the payment agent server The information processing device according to claim 5 .

7. The processing unit includes: The history of purchased beverages is stored as historical information. In response to a request from a device of a beverage manufacturer or a beverage server manufacturer, the stored history information is notified. The information processing device according to claim 5 .

8. generating health awareness messages for the end user based on the historical information; The generated message is presented to the end user by the end user's device. The information processing device according to claim 7.

9. The purchase information is recorded in an IC chip having a short-range wireless communication function attached to a predetermined position of the beverage container, The processing unit writes the processed purchase information to the IC chip by short-range wireless communication, or processes the purchase information read from the IC chip. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

10. a beverage server that dispenses beverages into the beverage containers, the beverage server having a reader / writer with a short-range wireless communication function; The processing unit writes the processed purchase information to the IC chip, or processes the purchase information read from the IC chip, using the reader / writer. The information processing device according to claim 9.

11. The beverage container includes a personal cup or a personal bottle used by each end user, The purchase information is individual information for each end user and is included in subscription information corresponding to the subscription method. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

12. The purchase information further includes an actual purchase count indicating the number of times the beverage was actually purchased, and a purchase date and time indicating the date and time when the beverage was actually purchased. The information processing device according to claim 11.

13. An information processing device, generating purchase information including a purchase condition for purchasing a beverage and a container identifier that identifies a beverage container; performing a process for providing a beverage using the beverage container based on the generated purchase information; Including, The purchase conditions include at least information regarding a purchase location that specifies a location where beverages can be purchased using the service; notifying the end user of presentation information including at least information regarding the place of purchase in response to a request from the end user's device; generating the purchase information including at least information regarding the purchase location based on the purchase conditions designated by the end user in response to the presented information and the container identifier obtained from the beverage container; recording the purchase information for the beverage container; When the end user purchases a beverage using the beverage container, processing the recorded purchase information according to the content of the beverage purchase. The information processing method further includes the steps of:

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