Information acquisition system, information acquisition method, information acquisition program, and recording medium

Abstract

To increase opportunities of handing over dogs or cats impounded in an animal protection center, in an information acquisition system that acquires pet animal information.SOLUTION: An information acquisition system 100 includes a first information management terminal 10 to be operated by an animal protection group, a second information management terminal 20 to be operated by a person who provides an exchange facility, and an information acquisition terminal 30 to be operated by an owner candidate. Before the owner candidate uses the exchange facility, pet animal information is transmitted from the terminal 10 to the terminal 20, and the pet animal information and exchange facility information are transmitted from the terminal 20 to the terminal 30. Owner candidate information is transmitted from the terminal 30 to the terminal 20, and electronic settlement is executed for payment for a fee and payment for donation. After the owner candidate uses the exchange facility, handover request information is transmitted from the terminal 30 to the terminal 20, and the handover request information and the owner candidate information are transmitted from the terminal 20 to the terminal 10. Interview information is transmitted from the terminal 10 to the terminal 30 via the terminal 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information acquisition system, an information acquisition method, an information acquisition program, and a recording medium for acquiring pet information which is information about pets for play.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, an information acquisition system for acquiring pet information which is information about pets for play (hereinafter also referred to as "pets") is known. In the system shown in Patent Document 1, pet information is collected at an information management terminal. This information management terminal is installed in a grooming shop, and pet information is collected every time a pet receives a grooming service. The collected pet information is transmitted to an information acquisition terminal after undergoing data analysis. This information acquisition terminal is installed at a user of pet information (for example, a pet shop, a pet product sales company, etc.), and pet information is acquired. Thereby, pet information can be efficiently collected, and useful pet information can be acquired for the user.

[0003] In the system shown in Patent Document 2, a device (such as a camera) for collecting pet information and a terminal for acquiring pet information are provided. The device is installed in a space that houses only the pet, and the collected pet information is transmitted to the terminal. The terminal is installed in a separate space where the owner is present, and pet information is acquired and output. Thereby, the owner of the pet can acquire pet information remotely.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

[0005] As the needs for pet breeding increase, it is expected that the pet industry will develop further by utilizing the system for obtaining pet information as described above. On the other hand, as described below, very serious problems have arisen.

[0006] Regarding animals such as dogs and cats, for example, in Tokyo, about 600 animals are protected and housed annually due to abandonment by their owners, etc. In addition, the Tokyo Ordinance on Animal Welfare and Management promotes lifelong breeding and transfer of animals to Tokyo citizens, and the governor aims for zero euthanasia in Tokyo.

[0007] According to Tokyo, the proportion of households keeping cats is about 10% (13%) of the total population, and it has been found that about 1.05 million cats are being kept. The number of ownerless cats is estimated to be about 110,000. In Tokyo, about 10,000 complaints from citizens about cats are received annually. The content of the complaints is consultations regarding damage to the living environment such as feces and urine, meowing, etc., and most of them are caused by irresponsible pet-keeping by the owners.

[0008] When investigating the breeding methods simultaneously with the number of cats, it has been found that about half (450,000) of the pet cats are freely bred outdoors. Since there are no legal regulations on the breeding method, they become free, and the exposure to animal breeding in densely populated areas and apartment buildings, etc., is increasing.

[0009] Cats meow and scratch more than expected, resulting in a decline in love for cats and a lack of animal welfare awareness due to incorrect individual selection in a short time at pet shops. Children are too busy with entrance exams to take care of them, the owners are getting old and can't take care of them, or they have to move due to a job transfer, etc. As a result, about 6,000 cats are taken in by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Health annually. The aging owners enter nursing homes or elderly facilities and have no choice but to rely on the bureau for protection.

[0010] Such a situation is the same for dogs, although the number is different from that of cats. Stray dogs and cats are either entrusted to still few protection organizations or taken in by those who directly wish to transfer them. However, unfortunately, dogs and cats kept as pets that are beyond the control of the Health and Hygiene Section of Tokyo Metropolitan Government and others are being euthanized.

[0011] For example, in the situation where the number of euthanized animals is 9,256, simply dividing by 365 days in a year means that approximately 25 animals are being disposed of each day. This figure is shocking to the general public. That's why we want to advocate for responsible pet-keeping as a pet owner, but the reality is that it doesn't go as we wish. Respecting and cherishing the lives of animals is something that everyone should protect, but the current situation is that there are few ways to achieve this.

[0012] The social system that contributes to the promotion of the "zero euthanasia" plan that many local governments are aiming for today has not yet been organized. Recently, companion animals, that is, animals kept as pets such as guard dogs and pet dogs, have become increasingly important as companions in daily life. Also, the healing effect of animals such as animal therapy on people has been attracting attention.

[0013] However, the current situation is that there are very few opportunities to provide a place for transferring dogs, cats, etc. housed in the health centers. In other words, the current situation is that the social system for bringing the dogs and cats in the shelters to the general public has not been organized.

[0014] An object of the present invention is to provide an information acquisition system, an information acquisition method, an information acquisition program, and a recording medium for acquiring pet animal information, which is information about pet animals, and which can increase the opportunity to transfer dogs, cats, etc. housed in health centers and the like.

[0015] The information acquisition system according to the present invention includes an information management terminal for managing pet animal information, which is information about pet animals, and an information acquisition terminal configured to be able to acquire the pet animal information of the information management terminal.

[0016] The information acquisition system according to the present invention is characterized in that the information management terminal includes a first information management terminal operated by a person who delivers an animal stored by a person who protects and stores the animal to a candidate for transfer of the animal, and a second information management terminal connected to the first information management terminal via an information communication network and operated by a person who temporarily accepts some of the stored animals and provides a facility for the accepted animals and the candidates for transfer to communicate with each other. The first information management terminal includes at least a first information management terminal database configured to be able to store play animal information of the stored animals, a first information management terminal information input unit for inputting and updating the play animal information stored in the first information management terminal database, and a first information management terminal information transmission unit for transmitting the play animal information in the first information management terminal database to the second information management terminal in response to a request for information transmission from the second information management terminal. The second information management terminal includes at least a second information management terminal information transmission request unit for requesting the first information management terminal to transmit play animal information of the animals to be temporarily accepted, a second information management terminal database configured to be able to store play animal information of the animals to be temporarily accepted, communication facility information which is information on the facility for communication, and transfer candidate information which is information on the candidates for transfer, respectively, a second information management terminal information input unit for inputting and updating the play animal information and the transfer candidate information stored in the second information management terminal database, and a second information management terminal information transmission unit for transmitting the play animal information and the communication facility information in the second information management terminal database to the information acquisition terminal in response to a request for information transmission from the information acquisition terminal. The information acquisition terminal is connected to the second information management terminal via an information communication network and is configured to be operated by a candidate for transfer. The information acquisition terminal includes at least an information acquisition terminal information transmission request unit for requesting the second information management terminal to transmit play animal information and communication facility information, and an information acquisition terminal information transmission unit for transmitting transfer candidate information to the second information management terminal before the candidate for transfer uses the facility and transmitting transfer request information corresponding to the transfer request of the animal by the candidate for transfer to the second information management terminal after the candidate for transfer uses the facility. In addition to the play animal information transmitted from the second information management terminal, the communication facility information can be acquired.

[0017] According to this, from the second information management terminal of the exchange facility, information transmission is requested to the first information management terminal of the person (e.g., animal welfare organization, etc.) who delivers the animal. The information here is the pet animal information (e.g., appearance, gender, etc. of dogs, cats, etc.) corresponding to the animals temporarily received at the exchange facility among the animals stored at the health center, animal protection center, etc. In response to this request, information is transmitted from the first information management terminal to the second information management terminal. Therefore, the exchange facility can obtain the pet animal information corresponding to the animals temporarily received.

[0018] Also, from the information acquisition terminal of the transfer candidate, information transmission is requested to the second information management terminal of the exchange facility. The information here is the pet animal information and the exchange facility information (e.g., information regarding accommodation facilities, etc.). In response to this request, information is transmitted from the second information management terminal to the information acquisition terminal. Therefore, the transfer candidate can obtain the pet animal information and the exchange facility information. Based on the acquired information, the transfer candidate can consider interacting with the pet animals at the exchange facility.

[0019] When the transfer candidate decides to interact with the pet animals at the exchange facility, before using the exchange facility, by transmitting the transfer candidate information from the information acquisition terminal to the second information management terminal, a reservation for the interaction can be made. Also, after using the exchange facility, the transfer request information by the transfer candidate can be transmitted from the information acquisition terminal to the second information management terminal. Thereby, the transfer candidate can convey the transfer request, and the person who delivers the animal can confirm the transfer request.

[0020] The above process can be easily executed via the information communication network. As a result, the opportunity to transfer dogs, cats, etc. housed at the health center, animal protection center, etc. can be increased.

[0021] Also, in the information acquisition system according to the above invention, in addition to transmitting information in response to a request from the information acquisition terminal, when the second information management terminal information transmission unit determines that transfer request information has been transmitted from the information acquisition terminal to the second information management terminal, the received transfer request information is transmitted to the first information management terminal, and the transfer candidate information of the transfer candidate who transmitted the transfer request information is transmitted to the first information management terminal. Further, when the first information management terminal determines that transfer request information has been transmitted from the second information management terminal, the first information management terminal includes a first information management terminal interview information transmission unit that transmits interview information regarding an interview between the transfer candidate and the transferor to the second information management terminal. When the second information management terminal further determines that interview information has been transmitted from the first information management terminal, the second information management terminal includes a second information management terminal interview information transmission unit that transmits the received interview information to the information acquisition terminal. It is preferable that the information acquisition terminal is configured to be able to acquire interview information in addition to the pet animal information and the exchange facility information transmitted from the second information management terminal.

[0022] Also, in the information acquisition system according to the above invention, the information acquisition terminal further includes an information acquisition terminal electronic settlement unit that executes electronic settlement for the consideration for the use of the facility by the transfer candidate to be paid from the transfer candidate to the facility and notifies the second information management terminal of the execution of the electronic settlement. When the second information management terminal further determines that the execution of the electronic settlement has been notified from the information acquisition terminal, it is preferable that the second information management terminal includes a second information management terminal electronic settlement unit that executes electronic settlement for paying the donation from the person providing the facility to the person transferring the animal.

[0023] The information acquisition method according to the present invention is a method of acquiring pet animal information, which is information regarding pet animals, from an information management terminal for managing the pet animal information by an information acquisition terminal.

[0024] The characteristics of the information acquisition method according to the present invention are as follows: an information management terminal, a first information management terminal operated by a person who delivers an animal stored by a person who protects and stores the animal to a candidate for transfer of the animal; a second information management terminal connected to the first information management terminal via an information communication network and operated by a person who temporarily accepts some of the stored animals and provides a facility for the accepted animals and candidates for transfer to communicate with each other. The information acquisition terminal is connected to the second information management terminal via an information communication network and is configured to be operated by a candidate for transfer. The first information management terminal includes steps of inputting and updating the pet information in the first information management terminal database configured to be able to store the pet information of the stored animals; the second information management terminal requests the first information management terminal to transmit the pet information of the animals to be temporarily accepted; the first information management terminal transmits the pet information in the first information management terminal database to the second information management terminal in response to the information transmission request from the second information management terminal; the second information management terminal includes steps of inputting and updating the pet information in the second information management terminal database configured to be able to store the pet information of the animals to be temporarily accepted, the communication facility information which is information about the facility for communication, and the candidate information which is information about the candidate for transfer; the information acquisition terminal requests the second information management terminal to transmit the pet information and the communication facility information; the second information management terminal transmits the pet information and the communication facility information in the second information management terminal database to the information acquisition terminal in response to the information transmission request from the information acquisition terminal; the information acquisition terminal transmits the candidate information to the second information management terminal before the candidate for transfer uses the facility; the second information management terminal inputs and updates the candidate information in the second information management terminal database; the information acquisition terminal transmits the transfer request information corresponding to the transfer request of the animal by the candidate for transfer to the second information management terminal after the candidate for transfer uses the facility. The information acquisition terminal is to acquire the communication facility information in addition to the pet information transmitted from the second information management terminal.

[0025] This also makes it possible to increase the opportunities to transfer dogs, cats, etc. housed in health centers, animal protection centers, etc.

[0026] The information acquisition program according to the present invention causes the information management terminal to function as a step of managing pet animal information, which is information about pet animals for play, and causes the information acquisition terminal to function as a step of acquiring the pet animal information of the information management terminal. The characteristics of the information acquisition program according to the present invention are An information management terminal is composed of a first information management terminal operated by a person who delivers an animal stored by a person who protects and stores the animal to a candidate for transfer of the animal, and a second information management terminal connected to the first information management terminal via an information communication network and operated by a person who temporarily accepts some of the stored animals and provides a facility for the accepted animals and candidates for transfer to communicate with each other. An information acquisition terminal is connected to the second information management terminal via an information communication network and is configured to be operated by a candidate for transfer. The first information management terminal functions as steps of inputting and updating the pet information in the pet information database of the first information management terminal configured to be able to store the pet information of the stored animals, and transmitting the pet information in the pet information database of the first information management terminal to the second information management terminal in response to a request for information transmission from the second information management terminal. The second information management terminal functions as steps of requesting the first information management terminal to transmit the pet information of the animals to be temporarily accepted, inputting and updating the pet information in the pet information database of the second information management terminal configured to be able to store the pet information of the animals to be temporarily accepted, the communication facility information which is information about the facility for communication, and the candidate transfer information which is information about the candidate for transfer respectively, transmitting the pet information and the communication facility information in the pet information database of the second information management terminal to the information acquisition terminal in response to a request for information transmission from the information acquisition terminal, and inputting and updating the candidate transfer information in the candidate transfer information database of the second information management terminal. The information acquisition terminal functions as steps of requesting the second information management terminal to transmit the pet information and the communication facility information, transmitting the candidate transfer information to the second information management terminal before the facility is used by the candidate for transfer, and transmitting the transfer request information corresponding to the transfer request of the animal by the candidate for transfer to the second information management terminal after the facility is used by the candidate for transfer. The information acquisition terminal is to acquire the communication facility information in addition to the pet information transmitted from the second information management terminal.

[0027] This can also increase the opportunities to transfer dogs, cats, etc. housed in health centers, animal protection centers, etc. Further, in the information acquisition program according to the above invention, it may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

[0028] The information acquisition system according to the present invention is an information acquisition system including an information management terminal for managing pet animal information, which is information about pet animals, and an information acquisition terminal configured to be able to acquire the pet animal information of the information management terminal. In the information acquisition system, the information management terminal includes a first information management terminal operated by a person who transfers the animals stored by a person who protects and stores the animals to a candidate recipient, and a second information management terminal connected to the first information management terminal via an information communication network and operated by a person who provides an accommodation facility that temporarily accepts some of the stored animals and enables communication between the accepted animals and a person who wishes. The first information management terminal includes at least a first information management terminal database configured to be able to store the pet animal information of the stored animals, a first information management terminal information input unit for inputting and updating the pet animal information stored in the first information management terminal database, and a first information management terminal information transmission unit for transmitting the pet animal information in the first information management terminal database to the second information management terminal in response to a request for information transmission from the second information management terminal. The second information management terminal includes at least a second information management terminal information transmission request unit for requesting the first information management terminal to transmit the pet animal information of the animals temporarily accepted, a second information management terminal database configured to be able to store the pet animal information of the animals temporarily accepted, communication facility information, which is information about the accommodation facility, and applicant information, which is information about the applicant, respectively, a second information management terminal information input unit for inputting and updating the pet animal information and the applicant information stored in the second information management terminal database, and a second information management terminal information transmission unit for transmitting the pet animal information and the communication facility information in the second information management terminal database to the information acquisition terminal in response to a request for information transmission from the information acquisition terminal. The information acquisition terminal is connected to the second information management terminal via an information communication network and is configured to be operated by the applicant. The information acquisition terminal includes at least an information acquisition terminal information transmission request unit for requesting the second information management terminal to transmit the pet animal information and the communication facility information, and before the applicant uses the accommodation facility,An information acquisition terminal information transmission unit that transmits the applicant information to the second information management terminal, and in addition to the pet animal information transmitted from the second information management terminal, the communication facility information can be acquired.

[0029] According to this, information transmission is requested from the second information management terminal of the communication facility to the first information management terminal of the person delivering the animal (for example, an animal protection group, etc.). The information here is the pet animal information (for example, the appearance, gender, etc. of dogs, cats, etc.) corresponding to the animals temporarily received at the accommodation facility among the animals stored at the health center, animal protection center, etc. In response to this request, information is transmitted from the first information management terminal to the second information management terminal. Therefore, the accommodation facility can acquire the pet animal information corresponding to the animals temporarily received. Also, information transmission is requested from the applicant's information acquisition terminal to the second information management terminal of the accommodation facility. The information here is the pet animal information and the communication facility information (for example, information regarding the accommodation facility, etc.). In response to this request, information is transmitted from the second information management terminal to the information acquisition terminal. Therefore, the applicant can acquire the pet animal information and the communication facility information. Based on the acquired information, the applicant can consider communicating with the pet animals and staying at the accommodation facility. When the applicant decides to communicate with the pet animals and stay at the accommodation facility, before using the accommodation facility, the applicant can make a reservation for the stay by transmitting the applicant information from the information acquisition terminal to the second information management terminal. The above process can be easily executed via the information communication network. As a result, the applicant can communicate with and stay with dogs, cats, etc. housed at the health center, animal protection center, etc. at the accommodation facility, and the applicant can obtain mental healing. And since it can also be a trigger for the applicant to receive the dogs, cats, etc. that they have communicated with and stayed with, it can also contribute to an increase in the transfer opportunities of dogs, cats, etc.

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[0031] Hereinafter, embodiments of the information acquisition system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0032] <Configuration of Information Acquisition System> FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram for explaining the overall outline of the information acquisition system 100 according to the embodiment. The information acquisition system 100 includes a first information management terminal 10, a second information management terminal 20, and an information acquisition terminal 30. The second information management terminal 20 is connected to each of the first information management terminal 10 and the information acquisition terminal 30 via a wireless or wired information communication network. In the information acquisition system 100 configured in this way, the first information management terminal 10 and the second information management terminal 20 mainly manage pet animal information, which is information about pet animals, and the pet animal information is acquired by the information acquisition terminal 30. Note that the "pet animal information" will be described in detail later.

[0033] The first information management terminal 10 is operated, for example, by an animal welfare organization or the like (a person who delivers an animal to a recipient candidate). Here, the animal is a dog or a cat, and is, for example, an animal stored by a health center, an animal protection center, or the like (a person who protects and stores an animal). This animal can be delivered to a recipient candidate and become a pet animal.

[0034] The second information management terminal 20 is operated, for example, by an accommodation facility such as a hotel, a guesthouse, or a hotel, or a facility for the elderly (a person who provides a facility for animals and recipient candidates to communicate with each other (simply referred to as an "exchange facility" or a "facility")). The exchange facility temporarily accepts some of the animals stored above and provides a place for the received animals and recipient candidates to communicate with each other. When temporarily accepting an animal, it is assumed that a contract has been previously concluded between the exchange facility and an animal welfare organization or the like, which determines necessary arrangements such as the lease mode of the animal, payment of a donation, and confidentiality maintenance.

[0035] The information acquisition terminal 30 is operated by a recipient candidate. The recipient candidate is a candidate for receiving an animal, and anyone can be a candidate in accordance with social common sense before using the facility or receiving the delivery of the animal.

[0036] <Configuration of the First Information Management Terminal> While referring to FIG. 1 in addition to FIG. 2, the configuration of the first information management terminal 10 will be described. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram for explaining the functional configuration of the first information management terminal 10.

[0037] The first information management terminal 10 is a general-purpose terminal, server, etc., and the user of the first information management terminal 10 is an animal welfare organization, etc. In the first information management terminal 10, the pet animal information of the animals stored in the health center, animal protection center, etc. is managed by an animal welfare organization, etc. This pet animal information is transmitted to the second information management terminal 20 in response to a request from the second information management terminal 20. In addition, the first information management terminal 10 transmits interview information regarding interviews with transfer candidates and animal welfare organizations, etc. to the second information management terminal 20.

[0038] To achieve these, as shown in FIG. 2, the first information management terminal 10 includes a first information management terminal database 11, a first information management terminal information input unit 12, a first information management terminal information transmission unit 13, and a first information management terminal interview information transmission unit 14. Also, the first information management terminal 10 includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, communication interface, information display means (e.g., monitor, etc.) not shown in the figure. Each process is functionally achieved by reading the stored computer program and executing the computer program by the CPU.

[0039] The first information management terminal database 11 is configured to be able to store the pet animal information of the animals stored in the animal protection center, etc.

[0040] The first information management terminal information input unit 12 inputs and updates the pet animal information stored in the first information management terminal database 11. The first information management terminal information input unit 12 also includes input means such as a keyboard, and the input and update of information are achieved by the user of the first information management terminal 10 via the input means.

[0041] In response to a request for information transmission from the second information management terminal 20, the first information management terminal information transmission unit 13 transmits the pet animal information in the first information management terminal database 11 to the second information management terminal 20.

[0042] When it is determined that transfer request information has been transmitted from the second information management terminal 20, the first information management terminal interview information transmission unit 14 transmits interview information regarding interviews with transfer candidate persons and animal welfare organizations, etc. to the second information management terminal 20.

[0043] <Configuration of the Second Information Management Terminal> With reference to FIG. 3 in addition to FIG. 1, the configuration of the second information management terminal 20 will be described. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram for explaining the functional configuration of the second information management terminal 20.

[0044] The second information management terminal 20 is a general-purpose terminal, server, etc., and the user of the second information management terminal 20 is a provider of the exchange facility. In the second information management terminal 20, the pet animal information of the animals temporarily received at the exchange facility is managed by the provider of the exchange facility. This pet animal information is transmitted to the information acquisition terminal 30 in response to a request from the information acquisition terminal 30. In addition, the second information management terminal 20 transmits transfer request information and transfer candidate person information to the first information management terminal 10, and transmits exchange facility information and interview information to the information acquisition terminal 30. Further, electronic settlement for payment of donations to animal welfare organizations, etc. is to be executed in the second information management terminal 20.

[0045] To achieve these, as shown in FIG. 3, the second information management terminal 20 includes a second information management terminal information transmission request unit 21, a second information management terminal database 22, a second information management terminal information input unit 23, a second information management terminal information transmission unit 24, a second information management terminal interview information transmission unit 25, and a second information management terminal electronic settlement unit 26. Also, the second information management terminal 20 includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, communication interface, information display means (e.g., monitor, etc.) not shown. By reading out the stored computer program and executing the computer program by the CPU, each process is functionally achieved.

[0046] The second information management terminal information transmission request unit 21 requests the first information management terminal 10 to transmit pet animal information of animals temporarily received by the exchange facility from a health center, an animal protection center, etc.

[0047] The second information management terminal database 22 is configured to be able to store pet animal information of the animals temporarily received, exchange facility information which is information about the exchange facility, and transfer candidate information which is information about transfer candidates, respectively.

[0048] The second information management terminal information input unit 23 inputs and updates the pet animal information and transfer candidate information stored in the second information management terminal database 22. The second information management terminal information input unit 23 also includes input means such as a keyboard, and the input and update of information are achieved by the user of the second information management terminal 20 via the input means.

[0049] The second information management terminal information transmission unit 24 transmits the pet animal information and exchange facility information in the second information management terminal database 22 to the information acquisition terminal 30 in response to a request for information transmission from the information acquisition terminal 30. In addition, when it is determined that transfer request information is transmitted from the information acquisition terminal 30 to the second information management terminal 20, the second information management terminal information transmission unit 24 transmits the received transfer request information to the first information management terminal 10, and also transmits the transfer candidate information of the transfer candidate who transmitted the transfer request information to the first information management terminal 10.

[0050] When it is determined that interview information is transmitted from the first information management terminal 10, the second information management terminal interview information transmission unit 25 transmits the received interview information to the information acquisition terminal 30.

[0051] When it is determined that the execution of electronic payment (electronic payment in the information acquisition terminal 30 described later) is notified from the information acquisition terminal 30, the second information management terminal electronic payment unit 26 executes an electronic payment for paying the donation amount from the person providing the facility to an animal welfare organization or the like.

[0052] <Configuration of Information Acquisition Terminal> While referring to FIG. 4 in addition to FIG. 1, the configuration of the information acquisition terminal 30 will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram for explaining the functional configuration of the information acquisition terminal 30.

[0053] The information acquisition terminal 30 is a mobile communication terminal such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a notebook computer, or a general-purpose terminal. The user of the information acquisition terminal 30 is a transfer candidate. The information acquisition terminal 30 requests the second information management terminal 20 to transmit pet animal information and communication facility information, and acquires these information. Also, in the information acquisition terminal 30, transfer candidate information and transfer request information are transmitted to the second information management terminal 20. Further, the information acquisition terminal 30 is configured to execute an electronic payment for paying the usage fee to the communication facility.

[0054] To achieve these, as shown in FIG. 4, the information acquisition terminal 30 includes an information acquisition terminal information transmission request unit 31, an information acquisition terminal information transmission unit 32, and an information acquisition terminal electronic payment unit 33. Also, the information acquisition terminal 30 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, a communication interface, an information display means (for example, a monitor, etc.), which are not shown. By reading the stored computer program and executing the computer program by the CPU, each process is functionally achieved.

[0055] The information acquisition terminal information transmission request unit 31 requests the second information management terminal 20 to transmit pet animal information and communication facility information.

[0056] The information acquisition terminal information transmission unit 32 transmits transfer candidate information to the second information management terminal 20 before the facility is used by the transfer candidate. Also, the information acquisition terminal information transmission unit 32 transmits transfer request information corresponding to the transfer request of the animal by the transfer candidate to the second information management terminal 20 after the facility is used by the transfer candidate.

[0057] The electronic payment unit 33 of the information acquisition terminal executes an electronic payment for the consideration for the use of the facility by the transfer candidate to pay the facility from the transfer candidate, and notifies the second information management terminal 20 of the execution of the electronic payment.

[0058] <Aspects of various information> The information acquired by the information acquisition terminal 30 is pet animal information, communication facility information, and interview information. In this example, the pet animal information and the communication facility information are displayed on the web and visually recognized by the transfer candidate on the monitor of the information acquisition terminal 30. The interview information is acquired using the web, email, telephone, etc. Also, the transfer candidate information and the transfer request information transmitted from the information acquisition terminal 30 are transmitted using the web, email, telephone, etc. in the same manner as the interview information. Hereinafter, the details of the pet animal information, the communication facility information, the interview information, the transfer candidate information, and the transfer request information will be described.

[0059] <<Pet animal information>> In the first information management terminal database 11, the pet animal information of the animals stored in an animal protection center or the like is input and updated by an animal welfare organization or the like for each individual animal. As shown in FIG. 5, the pet animal information is information regarding the animal, and particularly includes information corresponding to the attributes of each individual animal and information recorded according to events. The "information corresponding to the attributes of each individual animal" includes, for example, an identification number for each individual, the type of dog or cat, sex determination, weight, coat color, estimated age, lease fee and food fee, surgery fee, individual personality, other attributes, images and videos showing the appearance, etc. The "information recorded according to events" includes, for example, the amount of donation and the presence or absence of deposit, the presence or absence of lease and the lease destination facility, the suitability or unsuitability of transfer assessment, opinions from the facility, the presence or absence of transfer, etc. This pet animal information is transmitted from the first information management terminal 10 to the second information management terminal 20 and can also be viewed by those who provide the communication facility.

[0060] In the second information management terminal database 22, for some of the animals stored in an animal protection center or the like, the pet animal information of the animals temporarily received at the exchange facility is input and updated by the provider of the exchange facility for each individual animal. As shown in FIG. 6, the pet animal information is information regarding animals, and particularly includes information corresponding to the attributes of individual animals and information recorded according to events. The "information corresponding to the attributes of individual animals" includes, for example, an identification number for each individual, the type of dog or cat, gender determination, weight, coat color, estimated age, individual personality, surgery cost, other attributes, images showing appearance, videos, and the like. The "information recorded according to events" includes, for example, whether there is transfer or not. This pet animal information is transmitted from the second information management terminal 20 to the information acquisition terminal 30 so that the transfer candidate can also view it.

[0061] <<Other information>> The exchange facility information includes, for example, the name, address, contact information, access map, usage fee, reservation method, images showing the exterior of the building and rooms, videos, and the like. This exchange facility information is transmitted from the second information management terminal 20 to the information acquisition terminal 30 so that the transfer candidate can also view it.

[0062] The interview information includes, for example, the date and time, location, contact information, access map, etc. of the interview. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, this interview information is transmitted from the first information management terminal 10 to the information acquisition terminal 30 via the second information management terminal 20 so that the transfer candidate can also view it.

[0063] The transfer candidate information includes, for example, the name, address, contact information, gender, age, personality and preferences, family composition and environment, the animal individuals for which communication is desired, etc. of the transfer candidate. This transfer candidate information is transmitted from the information acquisition terminal 30 to the second information management terminal 20 when making a reservation for the facility. In the second information management terminal database 22, the transfer candidate information, which is information about the transfer candidate, is input and updated by the person providing the communication facility in association with each individual animal. This transfer candidate information is transmitted from the second information management terminal 20 to the first information management terminal 10 when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and can also be viewed by animal welfare organizations and the like.

[0064] The transfer request information includes, for example, the intention to request a transfer, the individual for which the transfer is requested, the facility to be used, the date and time, etc. This transfer candidate information is transmitted from the information acquisition terminal 30 to the first information management terminal 10 via the second information management terminal 20, and can also be viewed by animal welfare organizations and the like.

[0065] <Operation of the information acquisition system> FIGS. 7 and 8 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the information acquisition system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0066] The flowchart of FIG. 7 shows a series of operations of the information acquisition system 100 for the information acquisition terminal 30 to acquire pet animal information and communication facility information when a transfer candidate uses the communication facility. When a transfer candidate wishes to use the communication facility, the process starts from step 701 before using the communication facility.

[0067] First, in step 701, at the first information management terminal 10, the pet animal information of the animals stored at the animal protection center or the like is input and updated by the first information management terminal information input unit 12. That is, the pet animal information stored in the first information management terminal database 11 is input and updated (see FIG. 5).

[0068] Next, in step 702, at the second information management terminal 20, the second information management terminal information transmission request unit 21 requests the first information management terminal 10 to transmit pet animal information of animals temporarily accepted by the exchange facility from the animal protection center or the like. At this time, based on the above-mentioned contract, the exchange facility temporarily accepts animals from the animal protection center or the like.

[0069] Next, in step 703, at the first information management terminal 10, in response to the request for information transmission from the second information management terminal 20 by the first information management terminal information transmission unit 13, the pet animal information in the first information management terminal database 11 is transmitted to the second information management terminal 20.

[0070] Next, in step 704, at the second information management terminal 20, the pet animal information of animals temporarily accepted by the exchange facility from the animal protection center or the like is input and updated by the second information management terminal information input unit 23. That is, the pet animal information stored in the second information management terminal database 22 is input and updated (see FIG. 6).

[0071] Next, in step 705, at the information acquisition terminal 30, the information acquisition terminal information transmission request unit 31 requests the second information management terminal 20 to transmit pet animal information and exchange facility information.

[0072] Next, in step 706, at the second information management terminal 20, it is determined whether or not it is after the use of the exchange facility. At this time, it is before the use of the facility, and in step 706, it is determined as "No", and the process proceeds to the next step 707.

[0073] In step 707, at the second information management terminal 20, in response to a request for information transmission from the information acquisition terminal 30 by the second information management terminal information transmission unit 24, the pet animal information and the exchange facility information in the second information management terminal database 22 are transmitted to the information acquisition terminal 30. As a result, the information acquisition terminal 30 can acquire the pet animal information and the exchange facility information. That is, the pet animal information and the exchange facility information corresponding to FIG. 6 are displayed on the monitor of the information acquisition terminal 30, and the transfer candidate can visually recognize these and consider using the exchange facility. The transfer candidate can make a reservation for using the exchange facility.

[0074] Next, in step 708, at the information acquisition terminal 30, it is determined whether or not the exchange facility has been used. At the current time, it is before using the facility, and in step 708, it is determined as "No", and the process proceeds to the next step 709.

[0075] In step 709, at the information acquisition terminal 30, by the information acquisition terminal information transmission unit 32, before the facility is used by the transfer candidate, the transfer candidate information is transmitted to the second information management terminal 20. The transmitted transfer candidate information is input and updated by the second information management terminal information input unit 23 and stored in the second information management terminal database 22. In addition, by the information acquisition terminal electronic settlement unit 33, an electronic settlement for paying the consideration for using the facility by the transfer candidate from the transfer candidate to the facility is executed, and the second information management terminal 20 is notified of the execution of the electronic settlement.

[0076] Next, in step 710, at the second information management terminal 20, it is determined by the second information management terminal electronic settlement unit 26 whether or not the execution of the electronic settlement has been notified from the information acquisition terminal 30. In step 709, the notification of the electronic settlement has been made, and in step 710, it is determined as "Yes", and the process proceeds to the next step 711. If the above notification is not made, in step 710, it is determined as "No", and again in step 710, it is determined whether or not the above notification has been made.

[0077] In step 711, at the second information management terminal 20, the second information management terminal electronic settlement unit 26 executes an electronic settlement for paying the donation from the provider of the facility to the animal welfare group. After going through the above steps, the transfer candidate goes to the exchange facility and interacts with the animals. For example, when the exchange facility is an accommodation facility, the transfer candidate stays as a guest. In this case, the guest may face dogs, cats, etc. at the accommodation facility and interact with the individual they had in mind beforehand, or with a randomly selected individual. The interaction with dogs, cats, etc. may be carried out by taking them to the guest room.

[0078] After the transfer candidate uses the exchange facility, at the second information management terminal 20, it returns to step 706, and at the information acquisition terminal 30, it returns to step 708, and it is determined at each whether it is after using the exchange facility. The current time is after using the facility, and it is determined as "Yes" at steps 706 and 708 respectively, and proceeds to "2" and "3" at the end of the flowchart in FIG. 7.

[0079] "1", "2", and "3" at the end of the flowchart in FIG. 7 are respectively connected to "1", "2", and "3" at the start of the flowchart in FIG. 8. The flowchart of FIG. 8 following FIG. 7 shows a series of operations of the information acquisition system 100 for the information acquisition terminal 30 to acquire the interview information after the transfer candidate uses the facility.

[0080] Next, in step 801 of FIG. 8, it is determined whether the transfer candidate has a desire to receive or transfer the animal. If it is determined as "Yes", it proceeds to the following step 802.

[0081] In step 802, at the information acquisition terminal 30, the information acquisition terminal information transmission unit 32 transmits the transfer request information to the second information management terminal 20 after the transfer candidate uses the facility.

[0082] Next, in step 803, at the second information management terminal 20, it is determined by the second information management terminal information transmission unit 24 whether transfer request information has been transmitted from the information acquisition terminal 30. At the current time, transfer request information has been transmitted in step 802, and it is determined as "Yes" in step 803, then the process proceeds to the subsequent step 804. If the above-mentioned transmission is not made, it is determined as "No" in step 803, and again in step 803, it is determined whether the above-mentioned transmission has been made.

[0083] In step 804, at the second information management terminal 20, the received transfer request information is transmitted to the first information management terminal 10 by the second information management terminal information transmission unit 24, and the transfer candidate information of the transfer candidate who transmitted the transfer request information is transmitted to the first information management terminal 10. This transfer candidate information is extracted from the second information management terminal database 22. The opinions of the exchange facility may be added to the transfer candidate information according to the exchange at the exchange facility. The animal protection organization can obtain the transfer request information and transfer candidate information of the transfer candidate and can conduct preliminary consideration before the interview.

[0084] Next, in step 805, at the first information management terminal 10, it is determined by the first information management terminal interview information transmission unit 14 whether transfer request information has been transmitted from the second information management terminal 20. At the current time, transfer request information has been transmitted in step 804, and it is determined as "Yes" in step 805, then the process proceeds to the subsequent step 806. If the above-mentioned transmission is not made, it is determined as "No" in step 805, and again in step 805, it is determined whether the above-mentioned transmission has been made.

[0085] In step 806, at the first information management terminal 10, interview information is transmitted to the second information management terminal 20 by the first information management terminal interview information transmission unit 14.

[0086] Next, in step 807, at the second information management terminal 20, it is determined by the second information management terminal interview information transmission unit 25 whether interview information has been transmitted from the first information management terminal 10. At this point in time, interview information has been transmitted in step 806, and it is determined as "Yes" in step 807, and the process proceeds to the subsequent step 808. If the above-mentioned transmission is not made, it is determined as "No" in step 807, and it is determined again in step 807 whether the above-mentioned transmission has been made.

[0087] In step 808, at the second information management terminal 20, the received interview information is transmitted by the second information management terminal interview information transmission unit 25 to the information acquisition terminal 30, and the processing at each terminal is once completed. As a result, the information acquisition terminal 30 can acquire the interview information. That is, the interview information is displayed on the monitor of the information acquisition terminal 30, enabling the transfer candidate to visually recognize it and go to the interview location. The interview location may be, for example, a communication facility and is not particularly limited. Through the interview between the animal protection organization and the transfer candidate, the animal protection organization can consider the appropriateness of the transfer. If it is determined that the transfer is appropriate, the animal is transferred to the transfer candidate according to the candidate's request. If it is determined that the transfer is inappropriate, the transfer is not carried out. The results obtained through the interview and the like are stored in the first information management terminal database 11 as pet animal information.

[0088] On the other hand, if there is no transfer request after the use of the communication facility and it is determined as "No" in step 801, the processing at each terminal is once completed.

[0089] <Effects of the Embodiment> As described above, in the information acquisition system 100 of the present embodiment, the second information management terminal 20 of the exchange facility requests the first information management terminal 10 of the person (e.g., an animal welfare group, etc.) who delivers the animal to transmit information. The information here is the pet animal information (e.g., appearance, gender, etc. of dogs, cats, etc.) corresponding to the animals temporarily received at the exchange facility among the animals stored at the health center, animal protection center, etc. In response to this request, information is transmitted from the first information management terminal 10 to the second information management terminal 20. Therefore, the exchange facility can acquire the pet animal information corresponding to the animals temporarily received.

[0090] Also, the information acquisition terminal 30 of the transfer candidate requests the second information management terminal 20 of the exchange facility to transmit information. The information here is the pet animal information and the exchange facility information (e.g., information regarding accommodation facilities, etc.). In response to this request, information is transmitted from the second information management terminal 20 to the information acquisition terminal 30. Therefore, the transfer candidate can acquire the pet animal information and the exchange facility information. Based on the acquired information, the transfer candidate can consider interacting with the pet animals at the exchange facility.

[0091] When the transfer candidate decides to interact with the pet animals at the exchange facility, before using the exchange facility, the transfer candidate can make a reservation for the interaction by transmitting the transfer candidate information from the information acquisition terminal 30 to the second information management terminal 20. Also, after using the exchange facility, the transfer candidate can transmit the transfer request information by the transfer candidate from the information acquisition terminal 30 to the second information management terminal 20. As a result, the transfer candidate can convey the transfer request, and the person who delivers the animal can confirm the transfer request.

[0092] The above process can be easily executed via the information communication network. As a result, the opportunity to transfer dogs, cats, etc. housed at the health center, animal protection center, etc. can be increased.

[0093] In addition, in the present embodiment, in particular, the second information management terminal information transmission unit 24 is configured to transmit the received transfer request information to the first information management terminal 10 and transmit the transfer candidate information of the transfer candidate who transmitted the transfer request information to the first information management terminal 10. Further, when the first information management terminal 10 determines that the transfer request information has been transmitted, it includes a first information management terminal interview information transmission unit 14 that transmits interview information to the second information management terminal 20, and the second information management terminal 20 includes a second information management terminal interview information transmission unit 25 that transmits the received interview information to the information acquisition terminal 30. As a result, the transfer candidate can obtain interview information in addition to the pet animal information and the exchange facility information, and can obtain an opportunity for an interview. In addition, since the animal welfare organization can obtain the transfer candidate information before the interview, prior consideration becomes possible.

[0094] In addition, in the present embodiment, in particular, the information acquisition terminal 30 includes an information acquisition terminal electronic settlement unit 33 that executes electronic settlement for paying the facility the consideration for the use of the facility by the transfer candidate. When the second information management terminal 20 determines that the execution of the electronic settlement has been notified from the information acquisition terminal 30, it includes a second information management terminal electronic settlement unit 26 that executes electronic settlement for paying the donation to the animal welfare organization. As a result, the transfer candidate can easily pay the consideration to the exchange facility. In addition, in response to the payment of the consideration, the donation can be automatically transferred to the animal welfare organization or the like.

[0095] Also, in the information acquisition system 100 of the above-described embodiment, the first information management terminal 10, the second information management terminal 20, and the information acquisition terminal 30, and the programs provided in each of them cooperate with each other to achieve the above-described series of processing functions. Further, as the information acquisition method according to the present invention, a method corresponding to the series of steps 701 to 711 and 801 to 808 in FIGS. 7 and 8 may be used. As the information acquisition program according to the present invention, a program for achieving the above-described series of processing functions may be used for each terminal. The information acquisition program according to the present invention may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium and distributed, or may be recorded on a recording device provided in a computer via an information communication network. By these means as well, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

[0096] Also, according to the above-described embodiment, the following effects can also be expected.

[0097] A lodger can obtain sufficient mental healing by spending a night with a compatible dog or cat pet. For those who wish to transfer or receive a pet such as a dog or cat, staying overnight allows them to confirm the compatibility with the dog or cat to be transferred or received, thus avoiding incorrect pet selection in a pet shop within a short period of time.

[0098] In modern society where the number of citizens seeking healing from animals is increasing, a new accommodation market called animal therapy is opening up significantly in accommodation facilities.

[0099] In animal protection groups that receive support funds, their financial management is significantly improved.

[0100] When a deposited dog or cat pet is transferred to a lodger, the accommodation facility will receive a replacement pet from the animal protection group, and thus will take in a replacement dog or cat pet from the original animal protection center, which can greatly contribute to promoting the transfer and advancing the "zero euthanasia" plan.

[0101] Animal protection organizations can take in protected pets, creating room to rescue animals such as dogs and cats in shelters.

[0102] A social system can be established to promote coexistence with pet dogs, cats, etc.

[0103] It can greatly contribute to the promotion of the "zero euthanasia" plan aimed at by local governments.

[0104] Means can be provided to relieve the stress of hotel guests through the comfort of dogs, cats, etc.

[0105] It can also be a measure to relieve the economic burden of animal protection organizations, etc.

[0106] It is possible to respect the lives of animals and spontaneously awaken the awareness of the general public to cherish them. It can promote the educational system for animal rescue among citizens. It will be an enlightenment activity for the public's love and protection of animals.

[0107] An increase in the income of hotel operators is expected, and it will be possible to provide financial assistance to animal protection organizations, etc.

Explanation of Signs

[0108] 100… Information acquisition system 10… First information management terminal 11… First information management terminal database 12… First information management terminal information input section 13… First information management terminal information transmission section 14… First information management terminal interview information transmission section 20… Second information management terminal 21… Second information management terminal information transmission request section 22… Second information management terminal database 23… Second information management terminal information input section 24… Second information management terminal information transmission section 25… Second information management terminal interview information transmission section 26… Second information management terminal electronic payment section 30… Information acquisition terminal 31… Information acquisition terminal information transmission request section 32… Information acquisition terminal information transmission section 33… Information acquisition terminal electronic payment section

Claims

1. An information management terminal for managing pet animal information, which is information about pet animals for entertainment; An information acquisition terminal configured to be able to acquire the pet animal information of the information management terminal; In an information acquisition system comprising: The information management terminal is: A first information management terminal operated by a person who transfers the animal stored by a person who protects and stores the animal to a candidate for transfer of the animal; A second information management terminal connected to the first information management terminal via an information communication network, which temporarily accepts some of the stored animals and is operated by a person who provides a facility for the received animals and the candidate for transfer to communicate with each other; Composed of: The first information management terminal at least: A first information management terminal database configured to be able to store the pet animal information of the stored animal; A first information management terminal information input unit for inputting and updating the pet animal information stored in the first information management terminal database; A first information management terminal information transmission unit for transmitting the pet animal information in the first information management terminal database to the second information management terminal in response to a request for information transmission from the second information management terminal; Comprises: The second information management terminal at least: A second information management terminal information transmission request unit for requesting the first information management terminal to transmit the pet animal information of the temporarily received animal; A second information management terminal database configured to be able to store respectively the pet animal information of the temporarily received animal, communication facility information which is information about the facility for the communication, and transfer candidate information which is information about the candidate for transfer; A second information management terminal information input unit for inputting and updating the pet animal information and the transfer candidate information stored in the second information management terminal database; A second information management terminal information transmission unit for transmitting the pet animal information and the communication facility information in the second information management terminal database to the information acquisition terminal in response to a request for information transmission from the information acquisition terminal; Comprises: The information acquisition terminal is: Connected to the second information management terminal via an information communication network and configured to be operated by the candidate for transfer; At least: An information acquisition terminal information transmission request unit for requesting the second information management terminal to transmit the pet animal information and the communication facility information; Before the transferee candidate uses the facility, the transferee candidate information is transmitted to the second information management terminal, and after the transferee candidate uses the facility, transfer request information corresponding to the transfer request of the animal by the transferee candidate is transmitted to the second information management terminal. An information acquisition terminal information transmission unit is provided, and in addition to the pet animal information transmitted from the second information management terminal, the communication facility information can be acquired. The information acquisition terminal further executes electronic payment for the consideration for the use of the facility by the transferee candidate to be paid from the transferee candidate to the facility, and includes an information acquisition terminal electronic payment unit that notifies the second information management terminal of the execution of the electronic payment. The second information management terminal further includes a second information management terminal electronic payment unit that, when it is determined that the execution of the electronic payment has been notified from the information acquisition terminal, executes electronic payment for paying the donation from the person providing the facility to the person delivering the animal. The second information management terminal information transmission unit In addition to transmitting information in response to a request from the information acquisition terminal, when it is determined that the transfer request information has been transmitted from the information acquisition terminal to the second information management terminal, the received transfer request information is transmitted to the first information management terminal, and the transferee candidate information of the transferee candidate who transmitted the transfer request information is transmitted to the first information management terminal. The first information management terminal further includes a first information management terminal interview information transmission unit that transmits interview information regarding an interview between the transferee candidate and the person delivering the animal to the second information management terminal. The second information management terminal further includes a second information management terminal interview information transmission unit that, when it is determined that the interview information has been transmitted from the first information management terminal, transmits the received interview information to the information acquisition terminal. The information acquisition terminal is configured to be able to acquire the interview information in addition to the pet animal information and the communication facility information transmitted from the second information management terminal. When it is determined that the second information management terminal is notified of the execution of the electronic payment for the consideration for the use of the facility by the transfer candidate, and the second information management terminal determines that the transfer candidate has used the facility, and the first information management terminal determines that the transfer request information and the transfer candidate information are transmitted from the second information management terminal, the first information management terminal interview information transmission unit of the first information management terminal transmits the interview information to the second information management terminal, In the transfer candidate information, opinions of the person providing the facility are added according to the communication of the transfer candidate at the facility. Information acquisition system.

2. In an information acquisition method for acquiring pet animal information, which is information related to a pet animal, from an information management terminal for managing the pet animal information by an information acquisition terminal, The information management terminal is A first information management terminal operated by a person who delivers the animal stored by the person who protects and stores the animal to a person who transfers the animal to a transfer candidate; A second information management terminal connected to the first information management terminal via an information communication network, temporarily accepting some of the stored animals, and operated by a person who provides a facility for the received animals and the transfer candidate to communicate with each other; Composed of The information acquisition terminal is Connected to the second information management terminal via an information communication network and configured to be operated by the transfer candidate. The step of the first information management terminal inputting and updating the pet animal information in the first information management terminal database configured to be able to store the pet animal information of the stored animal; The step of the second information management terminal requesting the first information management terminal to transmit the pet animal information of the temporarily received animal; The step of the first information management terminal transmitting the pet animal information in the first information management terminal database to the second information management terminal in response to a request for information transmission from the second information management terminal; The step of the second information management terminal inputting and updating the pet animal information in the second information management terminal database configured to be able to store the pet animal information of the temporarily received animal, the communication facility information which is information on the facility for the communication, and the transfer candidate information which is information on the transfer candidate, respectively; The step in which the information acquisition terminal requests the second information management terminal to transmit the pet animal information and the communication facility information; The step in which the second information management terminal transmits the pet animal information and the communication facility information in the second information management terminal database to the information acquisition terminal in response to the information transmission request from the information acquisition terminal; The step in which the information acquisition terminal transmits the transferee candidate information to the second information management terminal before the transferee candidate uses the facility; The step in which the second information management terminal inputs and updates the transferee candidate information in the second information management terminal database; The step in which the information acquisition terminal transmits transfer request information corresponding to the transfer request of the animal by the transferee candidate to the second information management terminal after the transferee candidate uses the facility; comprising, in addition to the pet animal information transmitted from the second information management terminal, the information acquisition terminal acquires the communication facility information; The step in which the information acquisition terminal executes an electronic payment for the transferee candidate to pay the facility for the consideration for using the facility, and notifies the second information management terminal of the execution of the electronic payment; The step in which the second information management terminal executes an electronic payment for paying a donation from the person providing the facility to the person delivering the animal when it is determined that the execution of the electronic payment has been notified from the information acquisition terminal; comprising; The step in which, in addition to transmitting information in response to the request of the information acquisition terminal, when the second information management terminal determines that the transfer request information has been transmitted from the information acquisition terminal to the second information management terminal, the second information management terminal transmits the received transfer request information to the first information management terminal and transmits the transferee candidate information of the transferee candidate who transmitted the transfer request information to the first information management terminal; The step in which the first information management terminal further transmits interview information regarding an interview between the transferee candidate and the deliverer to the second information management terminal; The step in which the second information management terminal further transmits the received interview information to the information acquisition terminal when it is determined that the interview information has been transmitted from the first information management terminal; comprising, in addition to the pet animal information and the communication facility information transmitted from the second information management terminal, the information acquisition terminal acquires the interview information; When it is determined that the second information management terminal has been notified of the execution of the electronic payment for the consideration for the use of the facility by the transfer candidate, and the second information management terminal determines that the transfer candidate has used the facility, and the first information management terminal determines that the transfer request information and the transfer candidate information have been transmitted from the second information management terminal, the first information management terminal transmits the interview information to the second information management terminal, In the transfer candidate information, opinions of the person providing the facility are added according to the interaction of the transfer candidate at the facility. Information acquisition method.

3. An information management terminal, Managing pet animal information which is information about pet animals, Functioning as, An information acquisition terminal, Acquiring the pet animal information of the information management terminal, In an information acquisition program functioning as, The information management terminal, Is a first information management terminal operated by a person who delivers the animal stored by the person who protects and stores the animal to a person who transfers the animal to a transfer candidate; Is connected to the first information management terminal via an information communication network, temporarily accepts some of the stored animals, and is a second information management terminal operated by a person who provides a facility for the received animals and the transfer candidate to communicate with each other; Is composed of The information acquisition terminal, Is connected to the second information management terminal via an information communication network and is configured to be operated by the transfer candidate, The first information management terminal, Updating and inputting the pet animal information in the first information management terminal database configured to be able to store the pet animal information of the stored animal; Transmitting the pet animal information in the first information management terminal database to the second information management terminal in response to a request for information transmission from the second information management terminal; Functioning as, The second information management terminal, Requesting the first information management terminal to transmit the pet animal information of the temporarily received animal; Updating and inputting the pet animal information in the second information management terminal database configured to be able to store the pet animal information of the temporarily received animal, the communication facility information which is information about the facility for the communication, and the transfer candidate information which is information about the transfer candidate respectively; In response to a request for information transmission from the information acquisition terminal, transmitting the pet animal information and the exchange facility information in the second information management terminal database to the information acquisition terminal; Inputting and updating the transfer candidate information in the second information management terminal database; Functioning as; The information acquisition terminal; Requesting the second information management terminal to transmit the pet animal information and the exchange facility information; Before the transfer candidate uses the facility, transmitting the transfer candidate information to the second information management terminal; After the transfer candidate uses the facility, transmitting transfer request information corresponding to the transfer request of the animal by the transfer candidate to the second information management terminal; Functioning as, the information acquisition terminal acquires the exchange facility information in addition to the pet animal information transmitted from the second information management terminal; The information acquisition terminal further; Functioning as, executing an electronic payment for the transfer candidate to pay the consideration for using the facility to the facility from the transfer candidate, and notifying the second information management terminal of the execution of the electronic payment; The second information management terminal further; Functioning as, when it is determined that the execution of the electronic payment is notified from the information acquisition terminal, executing an electronic payment for paying the donation from the person providing the facility to the person delivering the animal; The second information management terminal; Functioning as, in addition to information transmission in response to a request from the information acquisition terminal, when it is determined that the transfer request information is transmitted from the information acquisition terminal to the second information management terminal, transmitting the received transfer request information to the first information management terminal and transmitting the transfer candidate information of the transfer candidate who transmitted the transfer request information to the first information management terminal; The first information management terminal further; Functioning as, transmitting interview information regarding an interview between the transfer candidate and the delivering person to the second information management terminal; The second information management terminal further; Functioning as, when it is determined that the interview information is transmitted from the first information management terminal, transmitting the received interview information to the information acquisition terminal; The information acquisition terminal; Acquiring the interview information in addition to the pet animal information and the exchange facility information transmitted from the second information management terminal; When it is determined that the second information management terminal is notified of the execution of the electronic payment for the consideration for the use of the facility by the transfer candidate from the information acquisition terminal, and when the second information management terminal determines that the transfer candidate has used the facility, and when the first information management terminal determines that the transfer request information and the transfer candidate information are transmitted from the second information management terminal, the first information management terminal transmits the interview information to the second information management terminal, In the transfer candidate information, opinions of the person providing the facility are added according to the communication of the transfer candidate at the facility. Information acquisition program.

4. A computer-readable recording medium recording the information acquisition program according to claim 3.

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