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

Abstract

An information processing system, an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program are provided that allow a sender to utilize an unconsumed portion of an electronic gift in an electronic gift sending service. [Solution] The system comprises a gift issuing unit (131) that issues an electronic gift having a predetermined monetary value to a second user based on a request from a first user, an account management unit (133) that manages the deposit account of the first user, an acquisition unit (132) that acquires the consumption status of the monetary value of the issued electronic gift, and a return unit (134) that returns at least a portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account depending on the consumption status.

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] In recent years, electronic gifts have become widely used in communication between individuals or within and outside a company.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a system that enables employees to easily give electronic gifts to each other using a business communication tool. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-123981 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] When a company or other organization wants to send a large number of electronic gifts as a promotion to customers or consumers or as a benefit to employees, the company or organization may use an electronic gift issuing service that issues and sends the electronic gifts on its behalf. Electronic gifts often have expiration dates. Depending on the recipient, they may not be able to consume the gift within the expiration date. Typically, expired electronic gifts are simply declared invalid and accounted for as hoarding profits by the company. The sender of an electronic gift may wish to use the unused portion of an expired electronic gift, for example, to send a new electronic gift, using the electronic gift service they use.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide an information processing system, an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program that allow a sender to utilize unconsumed electronic gifts in an electronic gift sending service. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The information processing system of the present invention comprises a gift issuing unit that issues an electronic gift having a predetermined monetary value to a second user based on a request from a first user, an account management unit that manages the first user's deposit account, an acquisition unit that acquires the consumption status of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift, and a return unit that returns at least a portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account depending on the consumption status.

[0008] The information processing device of the present invention comprises a gift issuing unit that issues an electronic gift having a predetermined monetary value to a second user based on a request from a first user, an account management unit that manages the first user's deposit account, an acquisition unit that acquires the consumption status of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift, and a return unit that returns at least a portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account depending on the consumption status.

[0009] In addition, the information processing method of the present invention includes a gift issuance step of issuing an electronic gift having a predetermined monetary value to a second user based on a request from a first user, an acquisition step of acquiring the consumption status of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift, and a return step of returning at least a portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account according to the consumption status.

[0010] In addition, the program of the present invention is a program to be executed by a computer having a memory unit and a processing unit, and includes a gift issuance step of issuing an electronic gift having a predetermined monetary value to a second user based on a request from a first user, an acquisition step of acquiring the consumption status of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift, and a return step of returning at least a portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account depending on the consumption status. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an information processing system, an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program can be provided that allow a sender to utilize unconsumed electronic gifts in an electronic gift sending service. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a server according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of information stored in a storage unit of a server according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 10 is a flowchart showing a return process performed by the information processing system according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of a computer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Hereinafter, an information processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all drawings describing the embodiment, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated description will be omitted.

[0014] <System configuration> FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an information processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] The information processing system 1 includes a server 100, a first user terminal 200, and a second user terminal 300. In the system configuration example shown in FIG. 1, only one first user terminal 200 and one second user terminal 300 are shown, but there may be multiple of them. The server 100, the first user terminal 200, and the second user terminal 300 are connected to a network NW and can communicate with each other via the network NW. The network NW includes the Internet. The network NW may include a LAN (Local Area Network) and / or a WAN (Wide Area Network).

[0016] The server 100, the first user terminal 200, and the second user terminal 300 are each an information processing device configured with one or more computers 900. The basic configuration of the computer 900 will be described later.

[0017] Server 100 is an information processing device that provides and manages interfaces such as applications and web pages for providing the gift issuing service to first user terminals 200 used by multiple first users (hereinafter also referred to as gift senders) who access it via network NW, and second user terminals 300 used by second users (hereinafter also referred to as gift recipients). The first users are those who send gifts. The gift senders first create a user account for the gift issuing service and register to use it, then log in and use various functions of the gift issuing service. The second users are those who receive gifts via the gift issuing service.

[0018] The gift sender selects the electronic gift he or she wishes to issue from a menu of electronic gifts prepared by the gift issuing service on a user interface of the gift issuing service for generating a new gift issuing request. The gift issuing service may acquire from the gift sender the electronic gifts to be issued and the quantity of such gifts, issue URLs that uniquely identify the electronic gifts (hereinafter sometimes referred to as gift URLs) in the number of such gifts, and present a gift URL list containing the issued gift URLs for use by the gift sender. The gift sender may copy or download the gift URL list and send a message containing each gift URL to the gift recipient. The gift issuing service may also obtain address information of the gift recipient from the gift sender and send a message including the gift URL to the gift recipient on behalf of the gift sender.

[0019] The gift recipient who receives the message opens the message and accesses the gift URL included in the message to complete the gift receipt procedure. If the electronic gift is a physical gift, the receipt procedure may involve inputting information that enables physical delivery to a specified address. If the electronic gift is an electronic gift, the receipt procedure may involve making the electronic gift available on the second user terminal 300 used by the gift sender.

[0020] A gift sender can optionally open a deposit account in the gift issuing service. The deposit account is an account for managing points, which are assets with monetary value. A gift sender can hold points in the deposit account by exchanging the points for cash or the like. The points can be used as consideration for generating a gift issuance request in the gift issuing service.

[0021] The first user terminal 200 is a terminal device used by the gift sender. The second user terminal 300 is a terminal device used by the gift recipient. The functional configurations of the first user terminal 200 and the second user terminal 300 will be described later.

[0022] 2 is a functional block diagram of the server 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The server 100 includes a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a processing unit .

[0023] The communication unit 110 is a network interface that communicates with the first user terminal 200 and the second user terminal 300 via the network NW. The communication unit 110 passes data received from the first user terminal 200 and the second user terminal 300 to the processing unit 130, and also transmits data generated by the processing unit 130 to the first user terminal 200 and the second user terminal 300.

[0024] The storage unit 120 is configured using a storage device such as a magnetic hard disk or a semiconductor storage device. The storage unit 120 stores an application program 121. Note that the storage unit 120 may be provided outside the server 100 so as to be able to communicate with it.

[0025] The application program 121 is executed by the processing unit 130 and is a program that mainly implements each functional unit of the processing unit 130.

[0026] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of databases included in the database 122 and the information included therein.

[0027] Database 122 includes a database that stores and manages information necessary for issuing electronic gifts and managing deposit accounts. Specifically, database 122 includes a gift issuance management database (hereinafter referred to as the gift issuance management DB), a gift management database (hereinafter referred to as the gift management DB), and an account management database (hereinafter referred to as the account management DB).

[0028] The gift issuance management DB is a database that stores and manages gift issuance information, which is information related to the issuance of electronic gifts. The gift issuance information is generated, for example, for each issuance. The gift issuance information may include information for sending the electronic gift selected by the gift sender to the gift recipient's address (gift recipient address) specified by the gift sender. The gift issuance information includes information such as the gift issuance ID, gift sender, gift unique identifier, gift recipient address, and reservation date and time. The gift issuance ID is an identifier for uniquely identifying the issuance of an electronic gift, and is automatically assigned by the server 100 for each issuance. The gift sender is information for identifying the person requesting the issuance of the electronic gift, and is, for example, the account ID of the gift sender who is logged in to the gift issuing service. The gift unique identifier is information indicating identification information issued to an electronic gift selected by a gift sender from the electronic gift menu, and specifically, for example, is a gift unique identifier in the gift management DB. The gift recipient address is the address of the gift recipient specified by the gift sender. The address can be an email address, a mobile phone number, a communication tool account ID, or a user ID. The issue date and time is information indicating the date and time when the server 100 issued the electronic gift to the gift recipient.

[0029] The gift management DB is a database that stores and manages gift information, which is information related to electronic gifts. In response to a request for issuance of an electronic gift from a gift sender, the server 100 issues a gift-specific identifier, which is a unique identifier for each unit of electronic gift usage rights. The gift-specific identifier is, for example, a URL (Uniform Resource Locator). The unit of electronic gift usage rights refers to the unit of rights that a user who receives an electronic gift has to redeem for a specific service or product, use the electronic gift, or transfer it to another user. Gift information is generated for each gift-specific identifier and includes information such as the gift-specific identifier, gift type, gift price, gift expiration date, and consumption status (usage history). The gift unique identifier is, for example, a URL generated for each electronic gift usage right. The gift unique identifier may be generated by the server 100, or may be generated by a target store or the like of the electronic gift and acquired by the server 100. The gift type is information indicating the type of electronic gift selected by the gift sender, and includes, for example, information about the store, product, or service where the electronic gift can be used, and terms of use. The gift price is information indicating the price (unit price) of the electronic gift selected by the gift sender. This price is a numerical value indicating the monetary value that can be consumed by the gift recipient who receives the electronic gift. This price does not include the electronic gift issuance fee. The gift expiration date is information indicating the expiration date of the issued electronic gift. The consumption status (usage history) is information indicating the consumption status including the usage history of the issued electronic gift. The consumption status includes, for example, the used / unused status, the percentage of the gift price, and the remaining amount.

[0030] The account management database is a database that stores and manages account information related to deposit accounts that can be opened within the gift issuing service. The account information includes account ID, account owner, and transaction history. The account ID is an identifier for uniquely identifying a deposit account, and is automatically assigned by the server 100 when a new deposit account is opened. The account owner is information indicating the gift sender linked to the deposit account, such as the account ID of the gift sender in the gift issuing service. The transaction history is information showing the transaction history of a deposit account, including information showing the transaction date and time and the balance.

[0031] Returning to FIG. 2, the functional configuration of the server 100 will be described further. The processing unit 130 includes functional units, such as a gift issuing unit 131, an acquiring unit 132, an account managing unit 133, a refunding unit 134, a merchandise selling unit 135, and an exchanging unit 136. The processing unit 130 executes an application program 121 stored in the memory unit 120, thereby realizing each of these functional units and executing each step of the refund processing. The details of the refund processing will be described later.

[0032] The gift issuing unit 131 issues an electronic gift having a predetermined monetary value to a gift recipient based on a request from a gift sender.

[0033] Specifically, the gift issuing unit 131 acquires information necessary for issuing an electronic gift from the gift sender. The gift issuing unit 131 may acquire from the gift sender a designation of the electronic gift that the gift sender wishes to issue (selected gift) and a designation of the quantity, and store these in the gift issuance management DB of the storage unit 120. The gift issuing unit 131 issues gift URLs for the selected gift in the designated quantity, and stores them in the gift issuance management DB.

[0034] Furthermore, if the gift sender wishes to have a representative send the gift, the gift issuing unit 131 may further acquire, for example, the content of the message and the address of the gift recipient to whom the message will be sent from the gift sender, and store these in the gift issuing management DB of the storage unit 120. The gift issuing unit 131 may generate and send a message including the gift URL of the selected gift to the address of the gift recipient, and store the sending history in the gift sending management DB of the storage unit 120.

[0035] The acquisition unit 132 acquires the consumption status of the issued electronic gift and stores it in the storage unit 120.

[0036] The account management unit 133 manages the deposit account of the gift sender.

[0037] The refund unit 134 returns at least a portion of the monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account in accordance with the consumption status at the time of the expiration date of the issued electronic gift.

[0038] The refund unit 134 may refund the unused monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account.

[0039] The refund unit 134 may return at least a portion of the unconsumed monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account.

[0040] When returning money to a deposit account, the return unit 134 may set an expiration date for the amount to be returned.

[0041] The refund unit 134 may refund at least a portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account in cash.

[0042] The merchandise sales department 135 sells merchandise that can be purchased using the remaining balance in the deposit account. The merchandise includes electronic gifts and campaign tools. Campaign tools include lottery campaigns, follow-and-repost campaigns and gift campaigns on social media, lottery and gift campaigns using two-dimensional codes, etc.

[0043] The exchange unit 136 exchanges a portion of the balance in the deposit account into generally available electronic currency or the like.

[0044] FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the first user terminal 200 and the second user terminal 300 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The first user terminal 200 includes a communication unit 210, a storage unit 220, a control unit 230, a display unit 240, and an operation unit 250. The communication unit 210, the storage unit 220, the control unit 230, the display unit 240, and the operation unit 250 are electrically connected to one another via a communication bus 260. The second user terminal 300 includes a communication unit 310, a storage unit 320, a control unit 330, a display unit 340, and an operation unit 350. The communication unit 310, the storage unit 320, the control unit 330, the display unit 340, and the operation unit 350 are electrically connected to one another via a communication bus 360. The first user terminal 200 and the second user terminal 300 are, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a PC, or the like.

[0045] <System Operation> Next, the operation of the return process of the information processing system 1 having the above-described configuration and functions will be described using a flowchart.

[0046] The refund process is a series of processes including multiple steps for returning the unused portion of an electronic gift sent by a gift sender to a gift recipient to the gift sender's deposit account if the electronic gift is not consumed by the expiration date.

[0047] 5 is a flowchart showing the return process by the information processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The flow starts when the gift sender accesses the server 100 from the first user terminal 200 and logs in to the gift issuing service.

[0048] In step S101, the gift issuing unit 131 of the server 100 sends electronic gifts to one or more gift recipients based on a request from a gift sender (gift issuing step).

[0049] In step S102, the acquisition unit 132 of the server 100 determines whether the expiration date of the electronic gift sent in step S101 has arrived (determination of expiration date). If the determination result is true (YES), that is, if the expiration date has arrived, the process proceeds to step S103. On the other hand, if the determination result is false (NO), that is, if the expiration date has not arrived, the process remains in step S102 and continues to monitor for the expiration date.

[0050] In step S103, the acquisition unit 132 of the server 100 acquires the consumption status of the electronic gift issued in step S101 (acquisition step).

[0051] In step S104, the refund unit 134 of the server 100 determines whether or not there is an unconsumed portion of the electronic gift based on the consumption status of the electronic gift acquired in step S103 (consumption status determination). If the determination result is true (YES), that is, if there is an unconsumed portion, the process proceeds to step S105. On the other hand, if the determination result is false (NO), that is, if there is no unconsumed portion, the process ends.

[0052] In step S105, the return unit 134 of the server 100 returns at least a portion of the unconsumed amount of the electronic gift to the gift recipient's deposit account based on the consumption status of the electronic gift acquired in step S103, and ends the flow (return step).

[0053] Each operation flow in the above-described return process is not limited to being performed independently, but can be performed by combining two or more operation flows. For example, some steps of one operation flow may be added to another operation flow, or some steps of one operation flow may be replaced with some steps of another operation flow. In each flow, it is not necessary to execute all steps, and only some steps may be executed. Furthermore, the order of steps in each flow may be changed as appropriate.

[0054] <Basic computer configuration> 6 is a block diagram showing the basic hardware configuration of a computer 900. The computer 900 has a control unit 901, a storage unit 902, a communication unit 903, an input unit 904, and an output unit 905. The control unit 901, the storage unit 902, the communication unit 903, the input unit 904, and the output unit 905 are electrically connected to one another via a communication bus 910.

[0055] The control unit 901 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit, also called a processor), and is a device that controls each unit of the computer 900 and also reads and executes various programs stored in the storage unit 902.

[0056] The storage unit 902 includes a main storage device such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) and an auxiliary storage device such as a hard disk, and is a device for storing various programs for executing the operating system and various applications of the computer 900, as well as data used by these programs. The processing shown in the above flowchart is realized by the control unit 901 of each computer constituting the server 100, the first user terminal 200, and the second user terminal 300 executing a program stored in the respective storage unit 902.

[0057] The communication unit 903 is a device for communicating with external devices, and transmits and receives data according to instructions from the control unit 901. Each of the computers constituting the server 100, the first user terminal 200, and the second user terminal 300 uses this communication unit 903 to communicate with other devices including the network NW shown in FIG.

[0058] The input unit 904 is a device that receives input from outside and supplies it to the control unit 901, and is configured to include, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, and a camera. The output unit 905 is a device that outputs the processing results of the control unit 901 to the outside, and is configured to include, for example, a display and a speaker.

[0059] <Program> Here, a program for realizing each functional unit of the server 100 according to this embodiment will be described.

[0060] The server 100 is implemented in a computer 900. The operation of each component of the server 100 is stored in the form of a program in the auxiliary storage device of the storage unit 902. The control unit 901 reads the program from the auxiliary storage device of the storage unit 902, loads it into the main storage device of the storage unit 902, and executes the above-mentioned processing in accordance with the program. The control unit 901 also allocates a storage area corresponding to the above-mentioned storage unit 120 in the main storage device of the storage unit 902 in accordance with the program.

[0061] Specifically, the program for the refund processing is a program to be executed by a computer 900 having a processor, a memory unit, and a processing unit, and the program includes a gift issuance step of issuing an electronic gift having a predetermined monetary value to a second user based on a request from a first user, an acquisition step of acquiring the consumption status of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift, and a refund step of returning at least a portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account depending on the consumption status.

[0062] The auxiliary storage device of storage unit 902 is an example of a non-transitory tangible medium. Other examples of non-transitory tangible media include a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, and a semiconductor memory connected via input unit 904. Furthermore, when this program is distributed to computer 900 via network NW, computer 900 that receives the program may load the program into the main storage device of storage unit 902 and execute the above-described processing.

[0063] The program may also be a program for realizing some of the above-described functions. Furthermore, the program may be a so-called differential file (differential program) that realizes the above-described functions in combination with another program already stored in the auxiliary storage device of the storage unit 902.

[0064] According to the information processing system 1 of the present embodiment described above, any unused portion of an electronic gift that has not been consumed within the expiration date is returned to a deposit account. Therefore, gift senders, particularly companies that issue many electronic gifts, can utilize the monetary value of the unused portion to send new electronic gifts. This allows gift senders to utilize the unused portion of an electronic gift in an electronic gift delivery service. Furthermore, for gift senders with low credit who cannot accept deferred payment, a convenient deposit system can be provided as an alternative to prepayment. Furthermore, when discounting the issuance fee for an electronic gift for sales promotions, etc., the operator of the gift issuing service can return the discount amount to the deposit balance instead of issuing a cash discount.

[0065] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be adopted.

[0066] For example, in the account management unit 133 of the above embodiment, if an expiration date is set for the refund amount, the refund amount included in the balance of the deposit account may be deducted from the deposit account when the expiration date arrives.

[0067] (Addendum) The following additional notes are about the features of the above-described embodiment. (Appendix 1) a gift issuing unit that issues an electronic gift having a predetermined monetary value to a second user based on a request from the first user; an account management unit that manages the deposit account of the first user; an acquisition unit that acquires a consumption status of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift; a refund unit that returns at least a portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account according to the consumption state; An information processing system comprising: As a result, a portion of the electronic gift is returned to the first user's deposit account as the first user consumes the electronic gift, and gift senders, particularly companies that issue many electronic gifts, can use the monetary value of the unused portion to send new electronic gifts, etc. In other words, senders can use the unused portion of electronic gifts in the electronic gift delivery service. (Appendix 2) the refund unit refunds at least a portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account in accordance with the consumption state at the time of the expiration date of the issued electronic gift. 10. The information processing system of claim 1. This means that a portion of the unused portion of any electronic gift that has not been consumed within the expiration date will be returned to the deposit account, allowing the gift sender to use it to send a new electronic gift, etc. (Appendix 3) the refund unit refunds the unused portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account; 3. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2. As a result, any unused portion of an electronic gift that has not been consumed within the expiration date will be returned to the deposit account, allowing the gift sender to use the unused portion to send a new electronic gift, etc. (Appendix 4) The deposit account further includes a merchandise sales department that sells merchandise that can be used for the remaining balance of the deposit account. 3. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2. This allows the gift sender to exchange the unused portion of the electronic gift returned to the deposit account for merchandise other than the electronic gift. (Appendix 5) The merchandise includes electronic gifts and / or campaign tools; 5. The information processing system of claim 4. This allows the gift sender to effectively use the unused portion of the electronic gift returned to the deposit account within the gift issuing service. (Appendix 6) The refund unit sets an expiration date for the refund, The account management unit deducts the unused portion of the refund from the deposit account when the expiration date of the refund arrives. 6. An information processing system according to any one of appendices 1 to 5. This can encourage the gift sender to use the unused portion of the electronic gift returned to the gift sender's deposit account. (Appendix 7) the refunding unit refunds at least a portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account in cash; 10. An information processing system according to any one of appendices 1 to 6. (Appendix 8) further comprising an exchange unit that exchanges a portion of the balance of the deposit account into electronic currency; 8. An information processing system according to any one of appendices 1 to 7. (Appendix 9) a gift issuing unit that issues an electronic gift having a predetermined monetary value to a second user based on a request from the first user; an account management unit that manages the deposit account of the first user; an acquisition unit that acquires a consumption status of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift; a refund unit that returns at least a portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account according to the consumption state; An information processing device comprising: (Appendix 10) An information processing method to be executed by a computer having a storage unit and a processing unit, a gift issuing step of issuing an electronic gift having a predetermined monetary value to a second user based on a request from the first user; an acquiring step of acquiring a consumption status of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift; a refunding step of returning at least a portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account according to the consumption state; An information processing method comprising: (Appendix 11) A program to be executed by a computer having a storage unit and a processing unit, a gift issuing step of issuing an electronic gift having a predetermined monetary value to a second user based on a request from the first user; an acquiring step of acquiring a consumption status of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift; a refunding step of returning at least a portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account according to the consumption state; A program with. 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[0068] 1: Information processing system 100: Server 110: Communications Department 120: Storage section 130: Processing section 131: Gift Issuance Department 132: Acquisition Department 133: Account Management Department 134: Return Department 135: Merchandise Sales Department 136: Exchange section 200: First user terminal 300: Second user terminal NW: Network

Claims

1. a gift issuing unit that issues an electronic gift having a predetermined monetary value to a second user based on a request from the first user; an account management unit that manages the first user's deposit account for managing assets having monetary value that can be used as consideration for the electronic gift; an acquisition unit that acquires the unused portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift; a return unit that returns at least a portion of the unconsumed amount to the deposit account as the asset having monetary value; An information processing system comprising:

2. The refund unit refunds at least a portion of the unconsumed amount to the deposit account in accordance with the unconsumed amount at the time of expiration of the issued electronic gift. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

3. The deposit account further includes a merchandise sales department that sells merchandise that can be used for the remaining balance of the deposit account.

3. The information processing system according to claim 1.

4. The merchandise includes electronic gifts and / or campaign tools. The information processing system according to claim 3 .

5. the refund unit sets an expiration date for the refund of the predetermined monetary value returned by the refund unit to the deposit account, The account management unit deducts the unused portion of the refund from the deposit account when the expiration date of the refund arrives. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

6. the refund unit refunds at least a portion of the unconsumed portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the deposit account in cash; The information processing system according to claim 1 .

7. further comprising an exchange unit that exchanges a portion of the balance of the deposit account into electronic currency; The information processing system according to claim 1 .

8. a gift issuing unit that issues an electronic gift having a predetermined monetary value to a second user based on a request from the first user; an account management unit that manages the first user's deposit account for managing assets having monetary value that can be used as consideration for the electronic gift; an acquisition unit that acquires the unused portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift; a return unit that returns at least a portion of the unconsumed amount to the deposit account as the asset having monetary value; An information processing device comprising:

9. a gift issuing step of issuing an electronic gift having a predetermined monetary value to a second user based on a request from the first user; an acquiring step of acquiring the unused portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift; a return step of returning at least a portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift to the first user's deposit account for managing assets having monetary value that can be used as consideration for the electronic gift, in accordance with the unconsumed amount; An information processing method that causes a computer to execute the above.

10. a gift issuing step of issuing an electronic gift having a predetermined monetary value to a second user based on a request from the first user; an acquiring step of acquiring the unused portion of the predetermined monetary value of the issued electronic gift; a return step of returning at least a portion of the unconsumed amount as assets having monetary value to a deposit account of the first user for managing assets having monetary value that can be used as consideration for the electronic gift; A program that causes a computer to execute the following.

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