Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program

Abstract

To motivate users to continue purchasing products. [Solution] The information processing device of the present application is characterized by comprising a reception unit that receives from a user a purchase request for the purchase of a product related to a pet kept by the user, and a delivery processing unit that selects a packaging material to be used for shipping the product from packaging materials that can be combined with other packaging materials to form a single item for a pet, and executes a delivery process to ship the product packaged in the selected packaging material.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a technique for utilizing a cardboard box that functions as a packaging box as a hut for a pet (hereinafter, may be referred to as a pet house). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Real No. 3225833 [Patent Document 2] Real No. 3207876 [Patent Document 3] Real No. 3225833 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] For example, Patent Technology 1 describes a cardboard box that can be assembled into a rectangular shape for packaging and can also be used as a pet house, and that can be easily used as a pet house regardless of the size of the pet.

[0005] Furthermore, Patent Document 2 describes the provision of a box that can function as a packaging box and also as a pet house.

[0006] Moreover, Patent Document 3 describes providing a cardboard box that can also be used as a pet house.

[0007] However, the above Patent Technologies 1 to 3 merely describe that the cardboard boxes in which products are packaged can be used as pet houses. Therefore, there is room for improvement in terms of encouraging people to purchase the products themselves packaged in cardboard.

[0008] The present application has been made in consideration of the above, and has an object to motivate users to continuously purchase products. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The information processing device of the present application is characterized by comprising a reception unit that receives from a user a purchase request for the purchase of a product related to a pet kept by the user, and a delivery processing unit that selects a packaging material to be used for shipping the product from packaging materials that, when combined with other packaging materials, constitute a single item for a pet, and executes a delivery process to ship the product packaged in the selected packaging material. Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to one aspect of the embodiment, a user can be motivated to continuously purchase products. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a delivery process executed by an information processing device according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a delivery order according to the embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an information processing system according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user information storage unit according to the embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pet information storage unit according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an item information storage unit according to the embodiment. [Figure 7]FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a product information storage unit according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the delivery process executed by the information processing device according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] At least the following points will become apparent from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings.

[0013] An information processing device comprising: a reception unit that receives from a user a purchase request for the purchase of a product related to a pet kept by the user; and a delivery processing unit that selects a packaging material to be used for shipping the product from packaging materials that, when combined with other packaging materials, constitute a single item for a pet, and executes a delivery process to ship the product packaged in the selected packaging material.

[0014] According to such an information processing device, for example, a purchase request for pet products is received from a user as a pet-related product. Then, the information processing device selects a packaging material, such as a cardboard box used for delivering the pet products, from among packaging materials that can be combined with other packaging materials to form a single item for a pet (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as an item for a pet). Note that the packaging material referred to here is a packaging material that can be used by a pet alone, such as a toy. Also, an item for a pet is an item created by combining a plurality of packaging materials that can be used by themselves. For example, an item for a pet is an item created by combining a first packaging material and a second packaging material. In this case, the first packaging material and the second packaging material are packaging materials that can be used by a pet alone.

[0015] Then, the information processing device executes a delivery process for delivering the pet supplies packed in the selected packaging material. For example, the information processing device executes a delivery process for delivering pet supplies packed in packaging materials that are items that can be used by a pet alone to a user multiple times at predetermined intervals. This allows the user to create an item for a pet by combining multiple delivered packaging materials. In this way, the information processing device can provide the user with not only products, but also items created based on the packaging materials used for delivery. Therefore, since the information processing device needs to deliver packaging materials multiple times to create an item for a pet, it is possible to motivate the user to continuously purchase products.

[0016] The information processing device also selects a packaging material to be used when delivering the product to the user, according to a selection order of packaging materials associated with a predetermined delivery order.

[0017] According to such an information processing device, the packaging material to be used when delivering a product to a user is selected according to a packaging material selection order that corresponds to a predetermined delivery order, so that appropriate packaging materials required for producing an item can be selected.

[0018] In addition, the information processing device executes a delivery process to deliver the product packaged in the second packaging material after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the date on which the product packaged in the first packaging material was delivered.

[0019] According to such an information processing device, a delivery process is executed to deliver a product packaged in a second packaging material after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the date on which the product packaged in the first packaging material was delivered, so that the product can be delivered to the user at an appropriate time.

[0020] The information processing device also selects a packaging material depending on the product.

[0021] According to such an information processing device, since the packaging material is selected according to the product, it is possible to select an appropriate packaging material.

[0022] The information processing device also acquires pet information relating to the pet, and selects packaging materials based on the pet information.

[0023] According to such an information processing device, since the packaging material is selected based on the pet information, it is possible to select an appropriate packaging material.

[0024] The information processing device also acquires behavioral information on the behavior of a pet as the pet information, and selects the packaging material based on the behavioral information of the pet.

[0025] According to such an information processing device, since the packaging material is selected based on the behavior information of the pet, it is possible to select an appropriate packaging material.

[0026] In addition, when the amount of activity indicated by the pet's behavior information is less than a predetermined threshold, the information processing device selects packaging material constituting a single item for the pet to perform an exercise that indicates a predetermined load on the pet.

[0027] According to such an information processing device, when the amount of activity indicated by the pet's behavioral information is below a predetermined threshold, appropriate packaging material can be selected to constitute a single item for a pet to perform an exercise that indicates a predetermined load on the pet.

[0028] The information processing device also acquires information about the pet's living environment as the pet information, and selects the packaging material based on the information about the pet's living environment.

[0029] According to such an information processing device, since the packaging material is selected based on the information regarding the living environment of the pet, it is possible to select an appropriate packaging material.

[0030] The information processing device also acquires attribute information on attributes of the pet as the pet information, and selects the packaging material based on the attribute information of the pet.

[0031] According to such an information processing device, since the packaging material is selected based on the attribute information of the pet, it is possible to select an appropriate packaging material.

[0032] Furthermore, the information processing device selects a packaging material constituting a single item for a pet that corresponds to the size of the pet indicated by the pet's attribute information.

[0033] According to such an information processing device, a packaging material for constituting a single item for a pet corresponding to the size of the pet indicated by the pet's attribute information is selected, so that an appropriate packaging material can be selected.

[0034] Furthermore, the information processing device selects a packing material constituting a single item for a pet corresponding to the weight of the pet, according to the weight of the pet indicated by the attribute information of the pet.

[0035] According to such an information processing device, a packaging material for constituting a single item for a pet corresponding to the weight of the pet indicated by the pet's attribute information is selected, so that an appropriate packaging material can be selected.

[0036] In addition, the information processing device selects packaging material constituting a single item for a pet for performing an exercise that exhibits a predetermined load on the pet, depending on whether the pet has been spayed or neutered, as indicated by the pet's attribute information.

[0037] According to such an information processing device, appropriate packaging material can be selected to constitute a single item for a pet for performing exercises that exert a predetermined load on the pet depending on whether the pet has been spayed or neutered, as indicated by the pet's attribute information.

[0038] The information processing device further acquires user information relating to the user, and selects a single item for the pet according to the user information.

[0039] According to such an information processing device, a single item for a pet is selected according to the acquired user information, so that an appropriate item can be selected.

[0040] The information processing device also acquires information regarding the user's hobbies and preferences as the user information, and selects a single item for a pet in accordance with the information regarding the user's hobbies and preferences.

[0041] According to such an information processing device, a single item for a pet is selected according to information related to the user's hobbies and preferences, so that an appropriate item can be selected.

[0042] The information processing device also acquires the pet information and selects a single item for the pet according to the pet information.

[0043] According to such an information processing device, a single item for a pet is selected according to the pet information, so that an appropriate item can be selected.

[0044] The information processing device also acquires information regarding the hobbies and preferences of the pet as the pet information, and selects a single item for the pet in accordance with the information regarding the hobbies and preferences of the pet.

[0045] According to such an information processing device, a single item for a pet is selected according to information regarding the hobbies and preferences of the pet, so that an appropriate item can be selected.

[0046] The information processing device also acquires information about the pet's living environment as the pet information, and selects a single item for the pet according to the information about the pet's living environment.

[0047] According to such an information processing device, a single item for a pet is selected according to information on the living environment of the pet, so that an appropriate item can be selected.

[0048] The information processing device also executes a delivery process for delivering a predetermined message together with the product packed in the packaging material.

[0049] According to such an information processing device, a delivery process is executed for delivering a predetermined message together with a product packed in a packaging material, so that user satisfaction can be increased.

[0050] The information processing device further selects the packaging material from among packaging materials that can independently fulfill the functions of the item used by the pet, and executes a delivery process for delivering the product packaged in the selected packaging material.

[0051] According to such an information processing device, the packaging material is further selected from packaging materials that can independently perform the functions of an item used by a pet, and a delivery process is executed to deliver the product packaged in the selected packaging material, so that a packaging material that can be used as an item that can be used independently can be suitably selected.

[0052] An example of a form for implementing an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program (hereinafter, referred to as an "embodiment") will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the information processing device, the information processing method, and the information processing program are not limited to this embodiment. Also, the same components in the following embodiments are given the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted.

[0053] [Embodiment] [1. An example of delivery processing shown by an information processing device] An example of a delivery process executed by the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a delivery process executed by the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment. In the example of Fig. 1, the information processing device 100 selects an item and a packaging material for a pet based on pet information acquired from a user U1. Then, the information processing device 100 executes a delivery process to deliver the product packed in the selected packaging material.

[0054] In the example of FIG. 1, it is assumed that the pet P1 is a cat, and the user U1 is considering a pet product such as a cat litter box. Here, the cat litter box includes cat litter boxes, cat litter such as sand made from clay, paper litter, tea leaves, or litter containing charcoal, which is a deodorizing ingredient, and pet sheets for laying in cat litter boxes. Note that the cat litter and pet sheets mentioned here are concepts that include refill products.

[0055] In addition, in the example of Fig. 1, an example will be described in which the pet goods are cat towers and the packaging materials are cardboard boxes. For convenience, the steps shown in Fig. 1 include steps performed by natural persons.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing device 100 accepts an application request for regular purchase of pet supplies (step S1). Here, the regular purchase of pet supplies refers to the regular purchase of cat litter products. For example, the regular purchase of pet supplies is a service in which, if a user has not yet used a cat litter box, a cat litter box, and a pet sheet are delivered, and from the next time onwards, cat litter and a pet sheet are delivered. Also, the regular purchase of pet supplies is a service in which, if a user has already used a cat litter box, cat litter and a pet sheet are delivered.

[0057] For example, assume that user U1 wishes to apply for a regular purchase of pet supplies. In this case, the information processing device 100 accepts an application request for the regular purchase of pet supplies for pet P1 from the terminal device 10 used by user U1. At this time, the application request for the regular purchase of pet supplies includes information on whether or not the user has already used a cat litter box. Here, it is assumed that user U1 is already using a cat litter box.

[0058] Next, the information processing device 100 acquires pet information (step S2). For example, the information processing device 100 acquires the pet type, age, sex, birthday, and size of the pet as the pet information of the pet P1. The information processing device 100 further acquires the weight of the pet, whether the pet has been spayed or neutered, the hobbies and interests of the pet, behavioral information of the pet, and the living environment of the pet.

[0059] Then, the information processing device 100 selects a cat tower as an article for a pet based on the pet information (step S3). For example, the information processing device 100 selects a cat tower from among the articles for a pet based on the type, age, size, weight, etc. of the pet included in the pet information.

[0060] Next, the information processing device 100 selects a cardboard box (step S4). For example, the information processing device 100 selects a cardboard box that constitutes a cat tower according to a selection order associated with a predetermined delivery order. Here, the cardboard box is an item that is a component such as only the first stage of a cat tower. In other words, the cardboard box is an item that can be used by a pet on its own, and is an item that can be combined with other cardboard boxes to constitute a cat tower. Note that in the above example, the cardboard box may be any stage of the cat tower.

[0061] Then, the information processing device 100 executes a delivery process for delivering the pet supplies packed in the selected cardboard box (step S5). For example, the information processing device 100 transmits a delivery request for delivering the pet supplies packed in the selected cardboard box to the delivery company server 20. Then, the delivery company server 20 makes arrangements for delivery based on the delivery request.

[0062] Next, the business entity that manages the delivery company server 20 delivers the pet supplies to the user U1 (step S6). For example, the business entity that manages the delivery company server 20 delivers the pet supplies to be delivered to a delivery destination corresponding to the received delivery request.

[0063] Here, an example in which pet products are delivered in a predetermined delivery order will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the delivery order according to the embodiment. Fig. 2 shows cardboard boxes PA1 to PA4 constituting an article MT1 for a pet.

[0064] Here, the pet supplies are delivered in the following delivery order: cardboard box PA1, cardboard box PA2, cardboard box PA3, and cardboard box PA4. In this case, the information processing device 100 executes a delivery process for delivering the pet supplies packed in the cardboard box PA1. Then, the business entity that manages the delivery company server 20 delivers the pet supplies packed in the cardboard box PA1 to the user U1.

[0065] Furthermore, the information processing device 100 executes a process for delivering the pet supplies packed in the cardboard box PA2 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the date on which the pet supplies packed in the cardboard box PA1 were delivered in accordance with a predetermined delivery order. Then, the business entity that manages the delivery company server 20 delivers the pet supplies packed in the cardboard box PA2 to the user U1.

[0066] Furthermore, the information processing device 100 executes a process for delivering the pet supplies packed in the cardboard box PA3 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the date on which the pet supplies packed in the cardboard box PA2 were delivered in accordance with a predetermined delivery order. Then, the business entity managing the delivery company server 20 delivers the pet supplies packed in the cardboard box PA3 to the user U1.

[0067] Furthermore, the information processing device 100 executes a process for delivering the pet supplies packaged in the cardboard box PA4 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the date on which the pet supplies packaged in the cardboard box PA3 were delivered in accordance with a predetermined delivery sequence. Then, the business entity managing the delivery company server 20 delivers the pet supplies packaged in the cardboard box PA4 to the user U1. In this manner, the delivery process is repeated multiple times until delivery in accordance with the predetermined delivery sequence is completed. This allows the information processing device 100 to motivate the user U1 to continually purchase pet supplies.

[0068] The information processing device 100 may execute the delivery process again to deliver the pet goods packed in a specific cardboard box upon request from the user U1. For example, it is assumed that the user U1, who has already completed delivery of the pet goods packed in the cardboard box PA1, requests delivery of the cardboard box PA1 again. In this case, the information processing device 100 may execute the delivery process again to deliver the pet goods packed in the cardboard box PA1 according to the request from the user U1. Then, the information processing device 100 executes the process to deliver the pet goods packed in the cardboard box PA2 after a predetermined period has elapsed from the date on which the pet goods packed in the cardboard box PA1 were delivered again. In this way, the information processing device 100 may repeat the delivery process multiple times until delivery according to a predetermined delivery order is completed. In this way, the information processing device 100 can realize flexible delivery processing even when the cardboard box constituting the pet goods is mistakenly lost by the user.

[0069] Returning to the explanation of Fig. 1, the user U1 creates a cat tower by assembling cardboard boxes (step S7). For example, the user U1 creates a cat tower by assembling a plurality of delivered cardboard boxes.

[0070] In the conventional technology, a cardboard box in which a product or the like is packed can be used as a pet house. However, in the conventional technology, a pet house is completed in one go after a product is purchased, so there is a problem that it is not possible to provide a motivation for continuously purchasing the packaged product. That is, there is room for improvement in encouraging users to purchase the product itself packaged in cardboard. Therefore, the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment accepts a purchase request from a user regarding the purchase of a product related to a pet kept by the user. Then, the information processing device 100 selects a packaging material to be used for the delivery of the product from packaging materials that constitute a single item for a pet when combined with other packaging materials, and executes a delivery process for delivering the product packaged with the selected packaging material. In this way, the information processing device 100 solves the conventional problem. For example, the information processing device 100 can motivate a user to continuously purchase a product and make it a continuous customer experience between the owner and the pet, in response to the fact that a one-time product purchase results in a discontinuous customer experience, and when the pet gets bored, the use of the product as a pet house decreases. In this way, the information processing device 100 can motivate a user to continuously purchase a product. Furthermore, the information processing device 100 can eliminate the inconvenience of disposing of packaging materials for the user. Furthermore, the information processing device 100 can attract the interest of pets by providing products that can be made by combining multiple packaging materials. Therefore, the information processing device 100 can not only deliver products continuously, but also provide a comfortable pet-keeping experience for the user and the pet.

[0071] 2. Configuration of the Information Processing System Next, the configuration of the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in Fig. 3, the information processing system 1 includes a terminal device 10, a delivery company server 20, and an information processing device 100. The terminal device 10, the delivery company server 20, and the information processing device 100 are connected to each other via a network N so as to be able to communicate with each other by wire or wirelessly. Note that the information processing system 1 shown in Fig. 3 may include a plurality of terminal devices 10, a plurality of delivery company servers 20, and a plurality of information processing devices 100.

[0072] The terminal device 10 according to the embodiment is an information processing device used by a user to access content such as web content displayed in a browser or content for an application. For example, the terminal device 10 is a desktop PC (Personal Computer), a notebook PC, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a wearable device such as a smart watch, or the like.

[0073] The delivery company server 20 according to the embodiment is an information processing device that executes information processing related to delivery in response to various delivery requests, and is realized, for example, by a server device or a cloud system. For example, the delivery company server 20 accepts various delivery requests and arranges delivery based on the accepted delivery requests. Then, the business entity that manages the delivery company server 20 delivers the product or the like to be delivered to the delivery destination corresponding to the accepted delivery request.

[0074] The information processing device 100 according to the embodiment is an information processing device capable of communicating with various devices via a predetermined network N such as the Internet, and is realized by, for example, a server device or a cloud system. For example, the information processing device 100 is connected to various other devices via the network N so as to be able to communicate with them.

[0075] 3. Configuration of Information Processing Device The configuration of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in Fig. 3, the information processing device 100 has a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a control unit 130.

[0076] (Regarding communication unit 110) The communication unit 110 is realized by, for example, a network interface card (NIC), etc. The communication unit 110 is connected to a network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from various other devices.

[0077] (Regarding the storage unit 120) The storage unit 120 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a random access memory (RAM) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. The storage unit 120 has a user information storage unit 121, a pet information storage unit 122, an item information storage unit 123, and a product information storage unit 124.

[0078] (Regarding the user information storage unit 121) The user information storage unit 121 according to the embodiment stores various user information related to the user. Here, Fig. 4 shows an example of the user information storage unit 121 according to the embodiment. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the user information storage unit 121 has items such as "user ID (identifier)" and "user information". For example, the user information includes "age", "gender", "number of pets", "family composition", "residential information", and "interests and preferences".

[0079] "User ID" is an identifier that identifies a user. "Age" is information regarding the age of the user associated with the "User ID." "Gender" is information regarding the gender of the user associated with the "User ID." "Number of pets" is information regarding the number of pets kept by the user associated with the "User ID."

[0080] "Family structure" is information about the user's family associated with the "user ID." For example, the family structure may be a nuclear family, an extended family, etc. The family structure may also include information about family members. For example, the family structure may include information about family members such as a husband and wife, older brothers, and younger brothers.

[0081] "Residence information" is information about the residence of a user associated with a "user ID." For example, the residence information includes information about the user's address, and information about the type of residence of the user, such as rental property or detached house. The residence information may also include information about the size of the residence, such as the land area. In other words, the residence information includes information indicating the size of the user's living space.

[0082] "Hobbies and preferences" is information related to the hobbies and preferences of a user associated with a "user ID." For example, the hobbies and preferences may include information related to the user's interests.

[0083] For example, in Fig. 4, "U1" identified by the user ID has an age of "UA1", a gender of "US1", a number of pets of "UN1", a family structure of "UF1", residential information of "UL1", and hobbies and interests of "UI1". Note that in the example shown in Fig. 4, the age, etc. is expressed by an abstract code such as "UA1", but the age, etc. may be a numerical value indicating the age, etc., or a file format of a file including the age, etc.

[0084] (Regarding the pet information storage unit 122) The pet information storage unit 122 according to the embodiment stores various pet information related to pets. Here, Fig. 5 shows an example of the pet information storage unit 122 according to the embodiment. In the example shown in Fig. 5, the pet information storage unit 122 has items such as "user ID", "pet ID", and "pet information". For example, the pet information includes "type", "age", "gender", "birthday", "size", "weight", "whether or not the pet has been spayed or neutered", "interests and hobbies", "behavioral information", and "living environment".

[0085] "User ID" is an identifier for identifying a user. "Pet ID" is an identifier for identifying a pet. Here, the pet ID may be an ID assigned to each individual animal that will become a pet. For example, the pet ID is an individual animal ID linked to an ID written on a microchip or the like. "Type" is information regarding the type of pet associated with the "pet ID." For example, the type of pet is a type of animal that can be kept, such as a cat or a dog. Furthermore, the type of pet may include information regarding further subdivided types of pets. For example, if the pet is a cat, the type of pet may include information regarding the breed of cat.

[0086] "Age" is information regarding the age of the pet associated with the "Pet ID." "Gender" is information regarding the gender of the pet associated with the "Pet ID." "Birthday" is information regarding the birthday of the pet associated with the "Pet ID." "Size" is information regarding the size of the pet associated with the "Pet ID." For example, size refers to the physical condition or girth of the pet. Size may also be the size of the pet's clothing.

[0087] "Weight" is information regarding the weight of the pet associated with the "Pet ID." "Spayed / Neutered" is information regarding whether the pet associated with the "Pet ID" has been spayed or neutered. "Hobbies and Preferences" is information regarding the hobbies and preferences of the pet associated with the "Pet ID." The information regarding the hobbies and preferences of the pet may include information reflecting the personality of the pet. To give a more specific example, the information regarding the hobbies and preferences of the pet may be information that may include the personality of the pet, such as calm, curious, or angry.

[0088] "Behavior information" is behavior information related to the behavior of a pet associated with a "pet ID." For example, behavior information is the amount of behavior the pet has performed. For example, it is assumed that a sensor such as an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor is attached to the pet's collar. In this case, behavior information is information determined based on sensor information detected by the sensor.

[0089] In addition, it is assumed that a sensor for detecting excrement such as urine or feces is attached to the pet toilet. In this case, the behavior information is information determined based on sensor information detected by the sensor, and is information regarding the amount of excrement, the time spent in the toilet, etc.

[0090] "Living environment" is information about the living environment of the pet associated with the "pet ID." For example, the living environment includes information about temperature, humidity, air pressure, and the pet's range of movement.

[0091] For example, in Figure 5, "U1" identified by the user ID has a pet ID of "P1", a type of pet of "PT1", an age of "PA1", a sex of "PS1", and a date of birth of "PB1". "U1" also has a size of "PZ1", a weight of "PW1", a spay / neuter status of "no", a hobby / preference of "PI1", behavioral information of "PP1", and a living environment of "PE1".

[0092] In the example shown in Fig. 5, the type, etc. is expressed by an abstract code such as "PT1", but the type, etc. may be a file format, etc., of a file including the type, etc. In the example shown in Fig. 5, the presence or absence of spay / neuter is expressed by information such as "no", but the case of spay / neuter is expressed by "1", and the case of not spaying / neutering is expressed by "0".

[0093] (Regarding the item information storage unit 123) The item information storage unit 123 according to the embodiment stores information about various items. An example of the item information storage unit 123 according to the embodiment is shown in Fig. 6. In the example shown in Fig. 6, the item information storage unit 123 has items such as "item ID", "type", "item for pet", "delivery order", "packaging material ID", and "packaging material".

[0094] "Item ID" is an identifier that identifies an item. "Type" is information regarding the type of item associated with the "Item ID". "Item for pet" is information regarding an item for pet associated with the "Item ID". "Delivery order" is information regarding the delivery order, which is the order in which packaging materials that make up the item associated with the "Item ID" are delivered. In other words, the delivery order is a selection order, which is the order in which packaging materials are selected.

[0095] The "packaging material ID" is an identifier that identifies the packaging material associated with the "item ID." The "packaging material" is information related to the packaging material associated with the "packaging material ID." For example, the packaging material is cardboard. Here, the cardboard is various types of cardboard, such as cardboard with holes to improve breathability, cardboard that is thicker than general cardboard, and cardboard that has strength higher than that of general cardboard.

[0096] For example, in Fig. 6, "M1" identified by the item ID has a type "MY1", a pet item "MT1", a delivery order "MP1", a packaging material ID "PA1", and a packaging material "PG1". Note that in the example shown in Fig. 6, the type, etc. is expressed by an abstract code such as "MY1", but the type, etc. may be a file format of a file including the type, etc.

[0097] (Regarding the product information storage unit 124) The product information storage unit 124 according to the embodiment stores various product information related to products. An example of the product information storage unit 124 according to the embodiment is shown in Fig. 7. In the example shown in Fig. 7, the product information storage unit 124 has items such as "product ID", "type", and "product".

[0098] "Product ID" is an identifier that identifies a product. "Type" is information about the type of product associated with the "Product ID". "Product" is information about the product associated with the "Product ID". Note that the product may include not only information about the product itself, but also information about the size and weight of the product.

[0099] For example, in Fig. 7, "MC1" identified by the product ID is of type "MAT1" and the product is "MAC1". Note that in the example shown in Fig. 7, the type, etc. is expressed by an abstract code such as "MAT1", but the type, etc. may be a file format of a file including the type, etc.

[0100] (Regarding the control unit 130) The control unit 130 is a controller, and is realized, for example, by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), MPU (Micro Processing Unit), etc., executing various programs (corresponding to an example of an information processing program) stored in a storage device inside the information processing device 100 using a RAM as a working area. The control unit 130 is also a controller, and is realized, for example, by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

[0101] As shown in Fig. 3, the control unit 130 has a reception unit 131, an acquisition unit 132, a selection unit 133, and a delivery processing unit 134, and realizes or executes functions and actions of information processing described below. The internal configuration of the control unit 130 is not limited to the configuration shown in Fig. 3, and may be other configurations as long as they perform information processing described below. Furthermore, the connection relationship between the processing units in the control unit 130 is not limited to the connection relationship shown in Fig. 3, and may be other connection relationships.

[0102] (Regarding the reception unit 131) The reception unit 131 receives various information. Specifically, the reception unit 131 receives from the user a purchase request for purchasing a product related to a pet kept by the user. For example, it is assumed that the user wishes to apply for a regular purchase of pet supplies. In this case, the reception unit 131 receives an application request for the regular purchase of pet supplies for a pet from the terminal device 10 used by the user. At this time, the application request for the regular purchase of pet supplies includes information regarding whether or not the cat litter box is already being used.

[0103] (Regarding the acquisition unit 132) The acquisition unit 132 acquires various information. Specifically, the acquisition unit 132 acquires user information. For example, the acquisition unit 132 acquires the user's age, the user's sex, the number of pets, the user's family structure, the user's residence information, and the user's hobbies and preferences as the user information. Then, the acquisition unit 132 stores such user information in the user information storage unit 121.

[0104] The acquisition unit 132 also acquires pet information. For example, the acquisition unit 132 acquires the pet's type, age, sex, birthday, and size as the pet information. The acquisition unit 132 also acquires the pet's weight, whether the pet has been spayed or neutered, the pet's hobbies and interests, behavioral information, and living environment as the pet information. The acquisition unit 132 then stores the pet information in the pet information storage unit 122.

[0105] (Regarding the selection unit 133) The selection unit 133 selects a single item for a pet according to various information. For example, the selection unit 133 selects a cat tower from among the items stored in the item information storage unit 123 based on the type, age, size, weight, etc. of the pet included in the pet information.

[0106] As another example, the selection unit 133 may select an item for a pet according to information on the pet's hobbies and preferences included in the pet information. For example, assume that the pet has a tendency to play actively. In this case, the selection unit 133 may select a cat tower for allowing the pet to exercise with a predetermined load.

[0107] The selection unit 133 may also select an item for a pet according to information on the pet's living environment included in the pet information. For example, the selection unit 133 may select a cat tower for performing an exercise that requires a lower load of exercise than a predetermined load when the pet's living environment indicates a range of movement of the pet that is less than a predetermined threshold. On the other hand, the selection unit 133 may select a cat tower for performing an exercise that requires a higher load of exercise than a predetermined load when the pet's living environment indicates a range of movement of the pet that is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold.

[0108] (About the delivery processing unit 134) The delivery processing unit 134 selects a packaging material to be used for delivery of the product from packaging materials that can be combined with other packaging materials to form a single item for a pet, and executes a delivery process to deliver the product packaged in the selected packaging material.

[0109] For example, the delivery processing unit 134 selects cardboard boxes that make up a cat tower according to a selection order associated with the delivery order stored in the item information storage unit 123. In the example of Fig. 6, the delivery processing unit 134 selects packaging materials in the order of "PG1" to "PG3" based on the delivery order "MP1".

[0110] For example, the delivery processing unit 134 selects the packaging material "PG1" associated with the packaging material ID "PA1" based on the delivery order "MP1". Then, at the next delivery timing, the delivery processing unit 134 selects the packaging material "PG2" associated with the packaging material ID "PA2". Then, at the next delivery timing, the delivery processing unit 134 selects the packaging material "PG3" associated with the packaging material ID "PA3".

[0111] Then, the delivery processing unit 134 packs the pet supplies selected for purchase by the user from among the products stored in the product information storage unit 124 in the selected cardboard box, and then executes a delivery process to deliver the pet supplies.

[0112] For example, the delivery processing unit 134 transmits a delivery request for delivering the pet supplies packed in the selected cardboard box to the delivery company server 20. Then, the delivery company server 20 makes arrangements for delivery based on the delivery request.

[0113] 4. Processing Procedure Next, a procedure of the delivery process executed by the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the delivery process executed by the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment.

[0114] 8, the receiving unit 131 receives a purchase request for purchasing a product (Step S101). Specifically, if the receiving unit 131 has not received a purchase request for a product (Step S101; No), the receiving unit 131 waits until a purchase request for a product is received.

[0115] On the other hand, when the reception unit 131 receives a product purchase request (step S101; Yes), the acquisition unit 132 acquires pet information (step S102). Then, the selection unit 133 selects a single item for the pet based on the pet information acquired by the acquisition unit 132 (step S103).

[0116] Then, the delivery processing unit 134 selects a cardboard box based on the pet information acquired by the acquisition unit 132 (step S104). The delivery processing unit 134 also executes a delivery process for delivering the product packed in the selected cardboard box (step S103).

[0117] 5. Modifications The above-described information processing device 100 may be implemented in various different forms other than the above embodiment. Therefore, other embodiments of the information processing device 100 will be described below.

[0118] [5-1. Pets] In the above embodiment, the pet is a cat, but the pet may be any animal that can be kept as a pet. For example, the pet may be a dog or a ferret.

[0119] [5-2. Pet supplies] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the product was a pet product such as a cat litter box product, but the product may also be other pet products such as pet food, pet drinks, pet diapers, and pet toys.

[0120] [5-3. Items for pets] In the above embodiment, the article for a pet is described as a cat tower, but the article for a pet may be various other articles. For example, the article may be any article for a pet. Furthermore, the article may be any article that a pet can play with. Furthermore, the article may be any article that can be made by combining multiple packaging materials.

[0121] To explain with more specific examples, the object may be a cat tree, a cat toy, a scratching post, a pet house, a small box for treats, an animal, a character such as cheese, a trash can, a storage box, a brush for scratching a cat's body, a puzzle, a staircase, a tunnel, a frame that a pet's body fits into, etc. Here, the difference between a cat tower and a cat tree will be explained. For example, a cat tower is installed by bracing it against the ceiling. A cat tree is not high enough to reach the ceiling and is supported by its own weight.

[0122] The item may be a product that is already on sale, or may be a product that is not for sale (not for sale). The item may be an item that is used by multiple pets. The item may be an item that is used by multiple pets of different types. For example, the item may be an item that is used by cats and dogs.

[0123] [5-4. Packaging materials] In the above embodiment, the cardboard constituting the cat tower is taken as an example of the packaging material, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the cardboard may be a part that can be added to a completed pet article such as a cat tower.

[0124] Furthermore, the cardboard may be a part common to different pet articles. For example, the cardboard may be a part common to a cat tower and a cat tree. Furthermore, the cardboard may be an article that can be commonly used among the articles constituting the same article. For example, the cardboard may be an article that can be commonly used among the articles constituting a cat tower, the first tier of the cat tower and the second tier of the cat tower.

[0125] Furthermore, although each cardboard constitutes an article such as a cat tower, each cardboard may be usable alone and may not be a layer. For example, cardboard PA1, cardboard PA2, and cardboard PA3 may constitute different levels of a cat tower and may function as part of a cat tower by themselves. Furthermore, cardboard PA1 and cardboard PA2 may be cardboards that form one of the levels of a cat tower only when combined, and may have difficulty functioning as part of a cat tower by themselves.

[0126] Furthermore, the cardboard may be a packaging material that can independently fulfill the functions of an article used by a pet. For example, the cardboard may be an article for a pet that can be used by a pet independently. In a more specific example, assume that pet supplies are delivered in the order of cardboard PA1, cardboard PA2, cardboard PA3, and cardboard PA4. In this case, cardboard PA1 may be a scratching post, cardboard PA2 a pet house, cardboard PA3 a trash can, and cardboard PA4 a cat tree.

[0127] At this time, the delivery processing unit 134 of the information processing device 100 selects a cardboard box to be used as a cat scratching post as the cardboard box PA1. The delivery processing unit 134 also selects a cardboard box to be used as a pet house as the cardboard box PA2. The delivery processing unit 134 also selects a cardboard box to be used as a trash can as the cardboard box PA3. The delivery processing unit 134 also selects a cardboard box to be used as a cat tree as the cardboard box PA4.

[0128] As another example, the cardboard box PA1 can be a scratching post, the cardboard boxes PA2 and PA3 can be combined to form a cat tower, and the cardboard box PA4 can be a cat tree. In this way, some of the delivered cardboard boxes can be combined to form an article for pets.

[0129] At this time, the delivery processing unit 134 selects a cardboard box to be used as a scratching post as the cardboard box PA1. The delivery processing unit 134 also selects a cardboard box to be used as a cat tower when combined with the cardboard box PA3 as the cardboard box PA2. The delivery processing unit 134 also selects a cardboard box to be used as a cat tower when combined with the cardboard box PA2 as the cardboard box PA3. The delivery processing unit 134 also selects a cardboard box to be used as a cat tree as the cardboard box PA4.

[0130] [5-5. Selection of items according to user's tastes and preferences] In the above embodiment, the selection unit 133 of the information processing device 100 selects a cat tower as an item for a pet based on the pet information, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selection unit 133 may select an item for a pet according to user information.

[0131] For example, it is assumed that the user has a tendency to want to play with a pet cat. In this case, the selection unit 133 may select an item for the pet that is expected to be frequently used with the cat. For example, the selection unit 133 may select a brush that can scratch the cat's body.

[0132] In this way, the selection unit 133 of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment selects an item for a pet according to the user information, and therefore can select an appropriate item. This allows the selection unit 133 to provide the user with an opportunity to have a favorable pet-keeping experience with the user.

[0133] [5-6. Selection and processing of items according to user requests] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the selection unit 133 of the information processing device 100 selects a cat tower as an item for a pet based on pet information, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selection unit 133 may select an item for a pet in response to a request for designation of an item by a user.

[0134] To explain this with a more specific example, the reception unit 131 receives a purchase request for pet supplies from the user via the terminal device 10 used by the user. In this case, the reception unit 131 may receive information on pet items designated by the user along with the purchase request for pet supplies. When making a purchase request for pet supplies, a list of pet items may be provided in a form that can be viewed by the user.

[0135] Then, the selection unit 133 may select the item for the pet designated by the user. In this manner, the selection unit 133 of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment selects the item for the pet in response to a request for designation of an item by the user, and therefore can select an appropriate item.

[0136] [5-7. Selection process according to product] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the delivery processing unit 134 of the information processing device 100 selects a packaging material for constructing an item for a pet, but the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a packaging material depending on the product. For example, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a cardboard box having a strength higher than that of a general cardboard box depending on the size, weight, or number of products of the product.

[0137] For example, assume that the selection candidates for packaging materials are cardboard boxes PA1, PA2, and PA3. Also assume that the size of cardboard box PA3 is larger than the sizes of cardboard boxes PA1 and PA2. Also assume that the size of cardboard box PA3 is large enough to store one cat litter box and five containers of cat litter as pet supplies. Also assume that the size of cardboard boxes PA1 and PA2 is large enough to store five containers of cat litter. Also assume that user U1 does not use the cat litter box. Also assume that user U2 does not use the cat litter box.

[0138] In this case, when delivering a cat litter box and cat litter to user U1, the delivery processing unit 134 selects cardboard box PA3 as the packaging material. Then, when delivering cat litter to user U1 after a predetermined period of time, the delivery processing unit 134 selects cardboard box PA1 as the packaging material. Then, after selecting cardboard box PA1, when delivering cat litter to user U1, the delivery processing unit 134 selects cardboard box PA2 as the packaging material. In this way, the delivery processing unit 134 selects the cardboard boxes to be used to deliver pet supplies to user U1 in the following order: cardboard box PA3, cardboard box PA1, cardboard box PA2.

[0139] On the other hand, when delivering cat litter to user U2, the delivery processing unit 134 selects cardboard box PA1 as the packaging material. Then, when delivering cat litter to user U1 after a predetermined period of time, the delivery processing unit 134 selects cardboard box PA2 as the packaging material. Then, after selecting cardboard box PA2, when delivering cat litter to user U2, the delivery processing unit 134 selects cardboard box PA3 as the packaging material. In this way, the delivery processing unit 134 selects the cardboard boxes to be used to deliver pet supplies to user U2 in the following order: cardboard box PA1, cardboard box PA2, cardboard box PA3.

[0140] In this manner, the delivery processing unit 134 of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment selects a packaging material according to the size, weight, or number of products of the product, and therefore can select an appropriate packaging material.

[0141] [5-8. Selection process according to pet behavior information] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the delivery processing unit 134 of the information processing device 100 selects packaging materials for constructing items for pets, but this is not limiting. For example, the delivery processing unit 134 may select packaging materials based on behavioral information of pets.

[0142] To explain with a more specific example, assume that an acceleration sensor is attached to the collar of the pet. Also assume that the average amount of activity per day is calculated from the amount of activity indicated by the activity information determined based on the sensor information detected by the acceleration sensor. In this case, when the average amount of activity is less than a predetermined threshold, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a cardboard box that constitutes an item for the pet to exercise the pet with a predetermined load.

[0143] On the other hand, when the average value of the amount of activity is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a cardboard box for making an item for a pet to exercise the pet with a load higher than a predetermined load. In this case, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a cardboard box having a strength higher than that of general cardboard.

[0144] As another example, a sensor that detects excrement such as urine or feces is attached to a pet toilet. Also, the average time spent in the toilet per day is calculated from the time spent in the toilet determined based on sensor information detected by the sensor. In this case, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a cardboard box that constitutes an item for a pet to exercise the pet with a load higher than a predetermined load when the average time spent in the toilet is less than a predetermined threshold.

[0145] On the other hand, when the average value of the duration of stay is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a cardboard box that constitutes an item for a pet to perform an exercise that exerts a predetermined load on the pet.

[0146] In this way, the delivery processing unit 134 of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment selects a packing material based on the behavioral information of the pet, and therefore can select an appropriate packing material. Furthermore, the delivery processing unit 134 can select an appropriate packing material to eliminate the lack of exercise of the pet. For example, when the average value of the amount of activity is less than a predetermined threshold, the delivery processing unit 134 selects a cardboard box that constitutes an item for the pet to perform an exercise that shows a higher load than a predetermined load on the pet. In this way, the delivery processing unit 134 can encourage the pet to eliminate the lack of exercise.

[0147] [5-9. Selection process according to pet's living environment] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the delivery processing unit 134 of the information processing device 100 selects packaging materials for constructing items for pets, but this is not limiting. For example, the delivery processing unit 134 may select packaging materials based on information about the living environment of the pet.

[0148] For example, when the indoor temperature indicated by the pet's living environment is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold, the delivery processing unit 134 may select cardboard for lowering the temperature for the pet. For example, the delivery processing unit 134 may select cardboard with holes for improved ventilation as the cardboard for lowering the temperature. The delivery processing unit 134 may also select cardboard for creating shade. For example, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a piece of cardboard that is large enough to fit into a packaging box packed with cardboard as the cardboard for creating shade.

[0149] On the other hand, when the indoor temperature indicated by the pet's living environment is below a predetermined threshold, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a cardboard box for a higher temperature for the pet. For example, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a thick cardboard box or a cardboard box made up of multiple cardboard boxes aggregated into one set as a cardboard box for a higher temperature.

[0150] As another example, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a cardboard box constituting an item for a pet to perform an exercise that requires a lower load than a predetermined load when the pet's living environment indicates a range of the pet's activities that is less than a predetermined threshold. On the other hand, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a cardboard box constituting an item for a pet to perform an exercise that requires a higher load than a predetermined load when the pet's living environment indicates a range of the pet's activities that is more than a predetermined threshold.

[0151] In this way, the delivery processing unit 134 of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment selects the packaging material based on information about the living environment of the pet, and therefore, can select an appropriate packaging material.

[0152] [5-10. Selection process according to pet attribute information] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the delivery processing unit 134 of the information processing device 100 selects packaging materials for constructing items for pets, but this is not limiting. For example, the delivery processing unit 134 may select packaging materials based on attribute information of a pet.

[0153] For example, an example of selecting a cardboard box according to the age indicated by the attribute information of a pet will be described. In this case, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a cardboard box capable of producing items for a pet to train the pet when the age indicated by the attribute information of a pet is less than a first threshold. Also, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a cardboard box for producing items for a pet when the age indicated by the attribute information of a pet is equal to or greater than the first threshold and less than a second threshold.

[0154] In addition, when the age indicated by the pet's attribute information is equal to or greater than a second threshold, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a cardboard box for making items for a pet to perform an exercise that involves a lower load than a predetermined load.

[0155] Furthermore, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a cardboard box for constructing an article for a pet that has stairs that allow the pet to climb on furniture or the like, when the age indicated by the attribute information of the pet is equal to or greater than a second threshold value.

[0156] Furthermore, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a cardboard box depending on whether the pet has been spayed or neutered, as indicated by the pet's attribute information. For example, if the pet has been neutered, it is predicted that the pet will be active. For this reason, the delivery processing unit 134 may select a cardboard box that is made up of items for pets that allow the pet to exercise with a predetermined load.

[0157] In this way, the delivery processing unit 134 of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment selects the packaging material based on the attribute information of the pet, and therefore, can select an appropriate packaging material.

[0158] [5-11. Birthday Message] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the delivery processing unit 134 of the information processing device 100 executes a delivery process for delivering pet products packed in a selected packaging material, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the delivery processing unit 134 may execute a delivery process for delivering a predetermined message together with the product packed in the packaging material.

[0159] For example, an example will be described in which a delivery process is executed to deliver a message celebrating a pet's birthday on the day of the pet's birthday. In this case, it is assumed that the pet's birthday is "June 23" and the pet will turn three years old on its birthday this year. In this case, the delivery processing unit 134 may execute a delivery process to deliver a message such as "Happy birthday, ABC-chan! You're three years old this year. Let's play energetically!" together with pet supplies packed in a cardboard box when delivering in the pet's birthday month.

[0160] In this manner, the delivery processing unit 134 of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment executes delivery processing for delivering a specified message together with the product packed in packaging material, thereby increasing user satisfaction.

[0161] [5-12. Bonuses] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the delivery processing unit 134 of the information processing device 100 executes a delivery process for delivering pet supplies packed in a selected packaging material, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a regular purchase of pet supplies exceeds a predetermined period, the delivery processing unit 134 may execute a delivery process for delivering a predetermined benefit together with the product packed in the packaging material.

[0162] For example, the predetermined period is assumed to be June. In this case, the delivery processing unit 134 may execute a delivery process for delivering a special offer such as a free sample or a sample of a new product together with the pet products packed in a cardboard box when the regular purchase of the pet products exceeds June. As another example, the delivery processing unit 134 may execute a delivery process for delivering a plurality of products such as cat litter or pet sheets as a special offer together with the pet products packed in a cardboard box when the regular purchase of the pet products exceeds June.

[0163] In this way, the delivery processing unit 134 of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment executes a delivery process to deliver a specified bonus together with the product packed in packaging material when a regular purchase of pet supplies exceeds a specified period, thereby motivating the user to continue purchasing the product.

[0164] [5-13. Posting Information] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the acquisition unit 132 of the information processing device 100 acquires pet information, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the acquisition unit 132 may acquire posted information posted by a user to a social networking service (SNS).

[0165] For example, assume that a user posts a cardboard box that constitutes a cat tower, the cardboard box for the second tier of the cat tower, on an SNS service. In this case, the acquisition unit 132 may acquire the posting information posted by the user on the SNS service. The acquisition unit 132 may further acquire image information of the cardboard box for the second tier of the cat tower posted by the user.

[0166] In this way, the acquisition unit 132 of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment acquires posted information posted by a user to the SNS service, and therefore can suitably acquire various pieces of information related to the user.

[0167] [5-14. Product selection process based on posted information] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the selection unit 133 of the information processing device 100 selects a cat tower as an item for a pet based on pet information, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selection unit 133 may select an item for a pet based on posted information posted by a user.

[0168] For example, it is assumed that an item for a pet is posted on a social networking service (SNS) by a first user. It is also assumed that a second user different from the first user views the posted information of the first user and is interested in the item for a pet posted by the first user. In this case, the receiving unit 131 receives a purchase request for a pet item from the second user through the terminal device 10 used by the second user. At this time, the receiving unit 131 receives information on the item for a pet that is specified by the second user and posted by the first user together with the purchase request for the pet item. Then, the selecting unit 133 may select the item for a pet specified by the second user.

[0169] In this way, the selection unit 133 of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment selects an item for a pet based on the posted information posted by the user, and therefore can select an item that the user is interested in. This allows the user to freely select an item for a pet that has attracted attention on the SNS service.

[0170] [5-15.Others] Among the above-mentioned processes, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically may be performed manually. Also, all or part of the processes described as being performed manually may be performed automatically by a known method. In addition, the information including the processing procedures, specific names, various data and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings may be changed arbitrarily unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each drawing is not limited to the illustrated information.

[0171] In addition, each component of each device shown in the figure is a functional concept, and does not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown in the figure. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to that shown in the figure. Furthermore, each component may be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit depending on various loads, usage conditions, etc.

[0172] Furthermore, the above-described processes may be executed in any suitable combination as long as no contradiction occurs.

[0173] Moreover, the above-mentioned "section, module, unit" can be read as "means" or "circuit", etc. For example, the reception section can be read as reception means or reception circuit.

[0174] [6. Hardware Configuration] Moreover, the terminal device 10, the delivery company server 20, and the information processing device 100 according to the above-described embodiments are realized, for example, by a computer 1000 configured as shown in Fig. 9. Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration. The computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020, and a calculation device 1030, a cache 1040, a memory 1050, an output IF (Interface) 1060, an input IF 1070, and a network IF 1080 are connected by a bus 1090.

[0175] The arithmetic device 1030 operates based on programs stored in a cache 1040 or memory 1050, programs read from the input device 1020, etc., and executes various processes. The cache 1040 is a cache such as a RAM that temporarily stores data used by the arithmetic device 1030 for various calculations. The memory 1050 is a storage device in which data used by the arithmetic device 1030 for various calculations and various databases are registered, and is a memory realized by a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a flash memory, etc.

[0176] The output IF 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to an output device 1010 that outputs various types of information, such as a monitor or a printer, and may be realized by a connector conforming to a standard such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), or HDMI (registered trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface). On the other hand, the input IF 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020, such as a mouse, keyboard, scanner, etc., and is realized by, for example, a USB.

[0177] For example, the input device 1020 may be realized by a device that reads information from an optical recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), or a PD (Phase change rewritable Disk), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), a tape medium, a magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory, etc. The input device 1020 may also be realized by an external storage medium such as a USB memory.

[0178] The network IF 1080 has a function of receiving data from other devices via the network N and sending it to the arithmetic device 1030, and also has a function of transmitting data generated by the arithmetic device 1030 to other devices via the network N.

[0179] Here, the arithmetic device 1030 controls the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 via the output IF 1060 and the input IF 1070. For example, the arithmetic device 1030 loads a program from the input device 1020 or the memory 1050 onto the cache 1040 and executes the loaded program. For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the information processing device 100, the arithmetic device 1030 of the computer 1000 executes the program loaded onto the cache 1040 to realize the function of the control unit 130.

[0180] The embodiments of the present application have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings. However, these are merely examples, and the embodiments of the present application can be embodied in other forms that include the forms described in the section of the disclosure of the invention, as well as in other forms that include various modifications and improvements based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art. [Explanation of symbols]

[0181] N Network 1. Information Processing Systems 10 Terminal Equipment 20 Delivery company server 100 Information processing device 110 Communications Department 120 Storage section 121 User information storage unit 122 Pet information storage unit 123 Article information storage unit 124 Product information storage section 130 Control section 131 Reception 132 Acquisition Department 133 Selection Section 134 Delivery Processing Unit

Claims

1. A reception unit that receives a purchase request from a user regarding the purchase of a product related to a pet kept by the user; A selection unit for selecting a single item for a pet that is formed by combining a plurality of packaging materials used for shipping the product; a delivery processing unit that selects a packaging material to be used for delivery of the product from among a plurality of packaging materials constituting a single item for a pet selected by the selection unit, and executes a delivery process for delivering the product packaged in the selected packaging material; An information processing device comprising:

2. The delivery processing unit: Selecting a packaging material to be used when delivering the product to the user according to a selection order of packaging materials associated with a predetermined delivery order 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,

3. The delivery processing unit: A delivery process is executed to deliver the product packed in the second packaging material after a predetermined period has elapsed from the date on which the product packed in the first packaging material was delivered.

3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is a computer.

4. The delivery processing unit: Select packaging materials according to the product 4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is a computer.

5. An acquisition unit for acquiring pet information relating to the pet, The delivery processing unit: Select packaging materials based on the pet information 5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is a computer.

6. The acquisition unit is As the pet information, behavioral information regarding a behavior of a pet is acquired; The delivery processing unit: The packaging material is selected based on the behavior information of the pet.

6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5,

7. The delivery processing unit: When the amount of activity indicated by the behavior information of the pet is less than a predetermined threshold, a packaging material constituting a single item for the pet for making the pet perform an exercise indicating a predetermined load is selected.

7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6,

8. The acquisition unit is Acquire information about the pet's living environment as the pet information; The delivery processing unit: Select the packaging material based on information about the pet's living environment.

8. The information processing device according to claim 5, wherein the information processing device is a computer.

9. The acquisition unit is acquiring attribute information on attributes of the pet as the pet information; The delivery processing unit: The packaging material is selected based on the attribute information of the pet.

9. The information processing device according to claim 5, wherein the information processing device is a computer.

10. The delivery processing unit: According to the size of the pet indicated by the attribute information of the pet, a packing material constituting a single item for the pet corresponding to the size is selected.

10. The information processing apparatus according to claim 9,

11. The delivery processing unit: According to the weight of the pet indicated by the attribute information of the pet, a packing material constituting a single item for the pet corresponding to the weight is selected.

11. The information processing apparatus according to claim 9,

12. The delivery processing unit: Selecting a packaging material constituting a single item for a pet for making the pet perform an exercise exhibiting a predetermined load according to whether the pet has been spayed or neutered, which is indicated by the attribute information of the pet.

12. The information processing device according to claim 9, wherein the information processing device is a computer.

13. The acquisition unit is Further acquiring user information regarding the user; The selection unit is Select a single item for the pet according to the user information 13. The information processing device according to claim 5, wherein the information processing device is a computer.

14. The acquisition unit is As the user information, information regarding the user's hobbies and preferences is acquired; The selection unit is Selecting a single item for a pet according to information related to the user's preferences 14. The information processing apparatus according to claim 13,

15. The acquisition unit is Acquire the pet information; The selection unit is Select a single item for the pet according to the pet information 15. The information processing apparatus according to claim 13 or 14.

16. The acquisition unit is As the pet information, information regarding the hobbies and preferences of the pet is acquired; The selection unit is Selecting a single item for the pet according to the information regarding the pet's preferences.

16. The information processing apparatus according to claim 15,

17. The acquisition unit is Acquire information about the pet's living environment as the pet information; The selection unit is Selecting a single item for a pet according to information about the pet's living environment 17. The information processing apparatus according to claim 15 or 16.

18. The delivery processing unit: A delivery process is executed to deliver a predetermined message together with the product packed in the packaging material.

18. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is a computer.

19. The delivery processing unit: The packaging material is further selected from packaging materials that can independently fulfill the functions of the article used by the pet, and a delivery process is executed to deliver the product packaged in the selected packaging material.

19. The information processing device according to claim 1,

20. 1. A computer-implemented information processing method, comprising: A receiving step of receiving from a user a purchase request for purchasing a product related to a pet kept by the user; A selection step of selecting a single item for a pet that is constructed by combining a plurality of packaging materials used for shipping the product; a delivery processing step of selecting a packaging material to be used for delivery of the product from among a plurality of packaging materials constituting a single pet item selected by the selection step, and executing a delivery process for delivering the product packaged in the selected packaging material; 13. An information processing method comprising:

21. A receiving step of receiving from a user a purchase request for purchasing a product related to a pet kept by the user; A selection step of selecting a single item for a pet that is formed by combining a plurality of packaging materials used for shipping the product; a delivery processing step of selecting a packaging material to be used for delivery of the product from among the plurality of packaging materials constituting a single pet item selected by the selection step, and executing a delivery process for delivering the product packaged in the selected packaging material; An information processing program characterized by causing a computer to execute the above.

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