Gift sending system, gift sending device, gift sending method, and program

Abstract

A gift transmission system, a gift transmission device, a gift transmission method, and a program are provided that can improve the efficiency and reliability of work related to the transmission of electronic gifts. [Solution] The device comprises an acquisition unit (131) that acquires from the user the message content, the selection result of the electronic gift to be included in the message, and destination information of one or more destinations to which the message will be sent; a memory unit (120) that stores multiple unique identifiers linked to the electronic gifts; and a message sending unit (132) that sends the message to each of the destination information, including the unique identifier and the message content that differ for each destination for the electronic gift selected by the user.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a gift transmission system, a gift transmission device, a gift transmission 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] With the conventional method of sending electronic gifts, it was necessary to manually link the gift URL to each email before sending it, which required a great deal of work. Furthermore, because the linking had to be done manually, there was a high risk of sending the wrong gift or missing a gift. Furthermore, following up on unclaimed gifts was time-consuming, making it difficult to improve the acceptance rate.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a gift sending system, a gift sending server, a gift sending method, and a program that can improve the efficiency and reliability of work related to sending electronic gifts. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The gift sending system of the present disclosure comprises an acquisition unit that acquires from a user the message content, the selection result of an electronic gift to be included in the message, and destination information for one or more destinations to which the message will be sent; a memory unit that stores multiple unique identifiers linked to the electronic gifts; and a message sending unit that sends the message, each of the destination information including the unique identifier and the message content that differ for each destination for the electronic gift selected by the user.

[0008] The gift sending device of the present disclosure includes an acquisition unit that acquires from a user the message content, the selection result of an electronic gift to be included in the message, and destination information of one or more destinations to which the message will be sent, a memory unit that stores multiple unique identifiers linked to the electronic gifts, and a message sending unit that sends the message, each of the destination information including the unique identifier and the message content that differ for each destination for the electronic gift selected by the user.

[0009] In addition, the gift sending method disclosed herein includes the steps of obtaining from a user the message content, the selection of electronic gifts to be included in the message, and destination information for one or more destinations to which the message will be sent; storing multiple unique identifiers linked to the electronic gifts; and sending the message to each of the destination information, the message including the unique identifier and the message content that differ for each destination for the electronic gift selected by the user.

[0010] In addition, the program disclosed herein is a program to be executed by a computer having a memory unit and a processing unit, and includes the steps of obtaining from a user the content of a message, a selection result of an electronic gift to be included in the message, and destination information for one or more destinations to which the message will be sent, storing multiple unique identifiers linked to the electronic gifts, and sending the message to each of the destination information, the message including the unique identifier and the content of the message that differ for each destination for the electronic gift selected by the user. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a gift sending system, a gift sending device, a gift sending method, and a program that can improve the efficiency and reliability of work related to sending electronic gifts. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a gift sending system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of information stored in a storage unit of a server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] 10 is a flowchart illustrating a gift sending process by the gift sending system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart illustrating a reminder process performed by the gift sending system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of a computer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Hereinafter, a gift sending system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In all drawings illustrating the embodiment, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and repeated description will be omitted.

[0014] <System configuration> FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a gift sending system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] The gift sending 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 multiple terminals may be used. 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] The server 100 is a gift sending device that provides and manages interfaces such as applications and web pages for providing the gift sending service to first user terminals 200 used by multiple first users (hereinafter also referred to as gift senders) who access the server via the 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 sending service and register to use it, then log in and use the various functions of the gift sending service. The second users are those who receive gifts via the gift sending service.

[0018] In the user interface of the gift sending service for creating a new gift sending request, the gift sender selects the electronic gift they wish to send from the electronic gift menu, determines the message text, and registers recipient information, including a list of recipient addresses for the selected electronic gift. The gift sender also optionally inputs a scheduled transmission date and time for the gift sending request. After inputting the information necessary for sending the electronic gift, the gift sender confirms the sending. A message containing the electronic gift is sent to the gift recipient in a lump sum at the scheduled transmission date and time if a scheduled transmission is selected, or after confirmation if not. Upon receiving the message, the gift recipient opens the message and accesses the URL for the electronic gift included in the message to complete the gift receiving procedure. If the electronic gift is a physical gift, the electronic gift receiving procedure may involve inputting information enabling physical delivery to the specified address. If the electronic gift is an electronic gift, the electronic gift may simply become available on the second user terminal 300 used by the gift recipient.

[0019] 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.

[0020] 2 is a functional block diagram of the server 100 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. The server 100 includes a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a processing unit .

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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 and a database 122. Note that the storage unit 120 may be provided outside the server 100 so as to be able to communicate with it.

[0023] 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.

[0024] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of databases included in the database 122 and the information included therein.

[0025] The database 122 includes a database that stores and manages information necessary for sending electronic gifts in bulk. Specifically, the database 122 includes a bulk transmission case database (hereinafter referred to as the bulk transmission case DB), a message management database (hereinafter referred to as the message management DB), an electronic gift menu database (hereinafter referred to as the electronic gift menu DB), and a gift identifier management database (hereinafter referred to as the gift identifier management DB).

[0026] The bulk transmission request DB is a database that stores and manages bulk transmission request information, which is information on requests for gift sending from gift senders. Bulk transmission request information is generated for each request and includes information for sending electronic gifts selected by the gift sender in bulk to one or more destinations specified by the gift sender. Bulk transmission request information includes information such as the request ID, requesting user, message content, selected gifts, recipient address list, and scheduled transmission date and time. The case ID is an identifier for uniquely identifying a case, and is automatically assigned by the server 100 to each case. The requesting user is information for identifying the requester of the case, and is, for example, the account ID of the gift sender who is logged in to the gift sending service. The transmitted content is the text of the message. The text of the message may be a template selected by the gift sender from among those stored in advance in the server 100, a template edited by the gift sender from the selected template, or a message entered by the gift sender on the first user terminal 200 and then acquired by the server 100. The selected gift is information indicating one or more electronic gifts selected from the electronic gift menu information by the gift sender who is the requester of the project, and specifically, for example, is a gift ID in the electronic gift menu DB. The destination address list is a list containing one or more destination addresses for electronic gifts, such as email addresses, mobile phone numbers, account IDs or user IDs for communication tools, etc. The reserved sending date and time is date and time information designated by the gift sender for the reserved sending. The reserved sending date and time is an optional input field.

[0027] The message management database is a database that stores and manages message information about messages generated for each destination address in the destination address list for a project. Message information is generated for each message and includes the message ID, the associated project ID, the destination address, the sending date, the opening status, and the sending tool. The message ID is an identifier for uniquely identifying a message, and is automatically assigned by the server 100 to each message. The case ID is information indicating the case associated with the message, and is, for example, the case ID in the batch transmission case DB. The destination address is information indicating the destination address associated with the message, and is one of the destination addresses in the list of destination addresses of the matter associated with the message. The transmission execution date is information about the date and time when the server 100 transmitted the message. The opening status is information indicating the opening status of the message, and includes the status "opened" or "unopened." The transmission tool is information about a means for transmitting a message, such as email, a social networking service (SNS), or a communication tool.

[0028] The electronic gift menu DB is a database that stores and manages electronic gift menu information for multiple different types of electronic gifts. The electronic gift menu information is generated for each different type of electronic gift and includes information such as gift ID, gift name, eligible store, price or discount rate, and usage conditions. The gift ID is an identifier for uniquely identifying an electronic gift in the menu, and is automatically assigned by the server 100 to each electronic gift. The gift name is information indicating the name of the electronic gift. The target store is information that identifies the store or service where the electronic gift can be used. The amount or discount rate is information indicating the monetary value or discount rate of the electronic gift. The terms of use are information indicating terms of use such as validity period and terms of use.

[0029] The gift identifier management DB is a database that stores and manages unique identifier information related to unique identifiers issued for each electronic gift usage right. A unique identifier is, for example, a URL (Uniform Resource Locator). An electronic gift usage right unit refers to the unit of rights that a user who receives an electronic gift has to redeem the electronic gift for a specific service or product, use the gift, or transfer the gift to another user. Unique identifier information is generated for each unique identifier and includes information such as the gift URL, message ID, gift attributes, access history, and usage history. The gift URL is a URL generated for each electronic gift usage right. The gift URL 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 message ID is information for identifying a message linked to a gift URL, and is, for example, a message ID in a message management DB. The gift attributes are information indicating the date and time of gift URL issuance, expiration date, division (to be described later), and the like. The access history is information indicating the access history of the gift recipient to the gift URL. The usage history is information that indicates the usage status of the electronic gift linked to the gift URL. The usage status is used / unused or the remaining amount.

[0030] In addition to the database 122, the storage unit 120 may store information related to the processing of the server 100. The information related to the processing may include at least one of information acquired or generated in response to the processing of the server 100 and pre-registered information. The information acquired or generated in response to the processing may include at least one of information related to reception conditions and usage fees. The pre-registered information may include at least one of gift information, information related to the user's login to the server 100, and message text templates.

[0031] Returning to FIG. 2, the functional configuration of the server 100 will be described further. Processing unit 130 includes, as functional units, an acquisition unit 131, a message sending unit 132, a report unit 133, a reservation sending unit 134, a resending unit 135, a reminding unit 136, a gift division unit 137, and a fee calculation unit 138. Processing unit 130 executes application program 121 stored in memory unit 120 to realize each of these functional units and execute each step of the gift sending process and the reminding process. The gift sending process and the reminding process will be described in detail below.

[0032] The acquisition unit 131 acquires information necessary for sending an electronic gift from the gift sender and stores it in the storage unit 120.

[0033] Specifically, the acquisition unit 131 acquires from the gift sender the message content, the electronic gift (selected gift) to be included in the message, and a destination address list (destination information) of one or more destinations to which the message will be sent, and stores them in the bulk transmission project DB of the memory unit 120.

[0034] The acquisition unit 131 may also acquire a scheduled message transmission date and time from the gift sender and store it in the batch transmission request DB of the storage unit 120.

[0035] The acquisition unit 131 may also acquire from the gift sender the number of divisions of the electronic gift and the expiration date for each unit of use, which will be described later. The acquisition unit 131 may further acquire the delivery time for each unit of use.

[0036] The message sending unit 132 generates and sends to each of the destination addresses in the destination address list a message including the content to be communicated and a unique identifier for the selected gift that is different for each destination.

[0037] The message sending unit 132 also stores the message sending history in the storage unit 120 .

[0038] The message sending unit 132 may send the message for each usage unit of the electronic gift, which will be described later.

[0039] The reporting unit 133 generates reports about the sent messages and / or electronic gifts.

[0040] The report unit 133 may generate a report including a transmission result list indicating whether the message transmission was successful or unsuccessful. The report unit 133 may also identify destination addresses to which the sent message was not delivered, generate a list of undelivered destination addresses, and present the list to the gift sender.

[0041] The report unit 133 may obtain the read status of the sent message, generate a report including a list of the read status, and present the report to the gift sender. The read status of the message can be obtained, for example, by using the "read" function of a communication app, the tracking function of an email marketing platform, analyzing access to embedded links, obtaining information through API integration, etc.

[0042] The report unit 133 may obtain the receipt status of the electronic gift included in the sent message, generate a report including a list of the receipt status, and present it to the gift sender. The receipt status of the electronic gift can be obtained by using access analysis of the URL included in the message, download history of file information provided at the accessed destination, information obtained through API integration, etc.

[0043] The report unit 133 may obtain the usage status of the electronic gift included in the sent message, generate a report including a list of the usage status, and present the report to the gift sender. The usage status of the electronic gift can be obtained by information acquisition via API linkage, etc.

[0044] The reservation transmission unit 134 reserves the transmission of the message at the reserved transmission date and time.

[0045] The retransmission unit 135 retransmits a sent message according to the opening status of the sent message. For example, the retransmission unit 135 may retransmit a message to a destination address whose opening status is still unopened even after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the message was sent.

[0046] The reminding unit 136 sends a message prompting receipt according to the receipt status of the electronic gift included in the sent message. For example, the reminding unit 136 may generate and send a message prompting receipt to a destination address whose receipt status is "Not received" even after a predetermined period has elapsed since the message was sent.

[0047] The reminding unit 136 may send a message prompting use according to the usage status of the electronic gift included in the sent message. For example, the reminding unit 136 may generate and send a message prompting use to a destination address whose usage status remains unused even after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the message was sent.

[0048] The gift division unit 137 divides an electronic gift into multiple usage units and manages information regarding the use of the electronic gift for each usage unit. For example, dividing an electronic gift means that if an electronic gift has a monetary value of 1,000 yen per usage right, the gift can be divided into five installments of 200 yen each week. The division of an electronic gift can be selected and set by the gift sender as an option for the electronic gift.

[0049] The fee calculation unit 138 calculates the fee for a message including an electronic gift and presents it to the gift sender. The fee calculation unit 138 may calculate the fee for each batch transmission request information. The fee calculation unit 138 may also calculate the fee for multiple batch transmission request information sent / requested by each user during a predetermined period, for example.

[0050] If a message including an electronic gift sent by the message sending unit 132 is not delivered, the fee calculation unit 138 may not include the message including the undelivered electronic gift in the fee calculation. In other words, if an electronic gift is not delivered, the fee calculation unit 138 may calculate the fee excluding the undelivered portion.

[0051] The non-delivery of a message containing an electronic gift refers to a case where the server 100 sends a message containing an electronic gift but the message does not reach the destination. Specifically, the non-delivery of a message containing an electronic gift may refer to, for example, a case where the email address or external communication tool account sent by the server 100 does not exist (is invalid), or a case where the sent electronic gift is returned due to a transmission error due to a mail server failure, a network failure, or a failure of the external communication tool. In this case, the message containing the electronic gift may be a general email or an external communication tool.

[0052] FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the first user terminal 200 and the second user terminal 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 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.

[0053] <System Operation> Next, the operation of the gift sending process and reminder process of the gift sending system 1 having the above-described configuration and functions will be described with reference to a flowchart.

[0054] The gift sending process is a series of processes including multiple steps for obtaining information necessary for sending an electronic gift from a gift sender and sending the electronic gift to a gift recipient. The gift sending process begins when the gift sender is logged in to the gift sending service.

[0055] 5 is a flowchart showing a gift sending process by the gift sending system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The flow starts when the gift sender accesses the server 100 from the first user terminal 200 and logs in to the gift sending service.

[0056] In step S101, the first user terminal 200 accepts input of information necessary for sending an electronic gift from the gift sender and transmits it to the server 100. Specifically, for example, the gift sender may input the content to be communicated, the selected gift, and a list of recipient addresses. The acquisition unit 131 of the server 100 acquires the information necessary for sending the electronic gift from the first user terminal 200 and stores it in the memory unit 120 (information acquisition step). The first user terminal 200 may also accept input of a scheduled sending date and time as information necessary for sending the electronic gift and transmit it to the server 100. The server 100 may acquire the scheduled sending date and time from the first user terminal 200.

[0057] In step S102, the message sending unit 132 of the server 100 generates a message based on the information necessary for sending the electronic gift acquired in step S101 (generation step). Specifically, the message sending unit 132 generates a message including the content to be transmitted for each destination address in the destination address list, linking the gift URL of the selected gift.

[0058] In step S103, the message sending unit 132 of the server 100 sends the message generated in step S102 to each destination address, and stores the sending history in the storage unit 120 (sending step).

[0059] In step S104, the report unit 133 of the server 100 generates a report regarding the transmission and reception of the message sent in step S103. Specifically, the report unit 133 generates a report including a transmission result list including information indicating whether the transmission of each message was successful or unsuccessful. After the report is generated, the gift sender can view the report on the first user terminal 200 at any time.

[0060] Next, the operation of the reminding process of the gift sending system 1 having the above-described configuration and functions will be described with reference to a flowchart. The reminding process is a process for prompting the gift recipient to use the electronic gift if the message or the electronic gift satisfies a predetermined condition after the message including the electronic gift is sent.

[0061] 6 is a flowchart showing a reminding process by the gift sending system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. This flow is executed periodically after the gift sending process is executed, or at any timing requested by the user.

[0062] In step S201, the retransmission unit 135 of the server 100 refers to the transmission history of the message sent in the gift sending process and determines whether a predetermined period has passed since the transmission date and time (determination of whether the period has passed). If the determination result is true (YES), that is, if the predetermined period has passed, the process proceeds to step S202. On the other hand, if the determination result is false (NO), that is, if the predetermined period has not passed, the process ends. The process may be executed, for example, for each batch sending request.

[0063] In step S202, the retransmission unit 135 of the server 100 acquires the opening status of each message sent in the gift sending process.

[0064] In step S203, the retransmission unit 135 of the server 100 determines whether or not each message is unopened based on the opening status acquired in step S202 (opening determination). If the determination result is true (YES), that is, if the message has an unopened opening status, the process proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, if the determination result is false (NO), that is, if the message has an opened opening status, the process proceeds to step S205. This determination is performed for each message.

[0065] In step S204, the retransmission unit 135 of the server 100 retransmits each message whose open status is unopened to the respective destination address.

[0066] In step S205, the reminding unit 136 of the server 100 acquires the usage status of the electronic gift included in each message sent in the gift sending process.

[0067] In step S206, the reminding unit 136 of the server 100 determines whether or not each electronic gift is unused based on the usage status acquired in step S205 (usage determination). If the determination result is true (YES), that is, if the electronic gift is unused, the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if the determination result is false (NO), that is, if the electronic gift is not unused, the process ends.

[0068] In step S207, the reminding unit 136 of the server 100 sends a message (remind) urging the use of the electronic gift to each destination address of each message containing an electronic gift whose usage status is unused.

[0069] The operation flows in the gift sending process and the reminder process described above may not be performed separately, but may be performed by combining two or more operation flows. For example, some steps in one operation flow may be added to another operation flow, or some steps in one operation flow may be replaced with some steps in another operation flow. In each flow, it is not necessary to perform all steps, and only some steps may be performed. Furthermore, the order of steps in each flow may be changed as appropriate.

[0070] <Basic computer configuration> 7 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.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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.

[0075] <Program> Here, a program for realizing each functional unit of the server 100 according to this embodiment will be described.

[0076] 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.

[0077] Specifically, the program for gift sending 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 the steps of obtaining information necessary for sending an electronic gift, linking the electronic gift's unique identifier to each electronic gift recipient to generate a message, sending the generated message to each recipient, and generating a sending result list. Specifically, the program for the reminder processing is a program to be executed by a computer having a processor, a memory unit, and a processing unit in computer 900, and the program has at least one of the following steps: when a predetermined period of time has passed, acquire the opening status of the message, and resend the message if the acquired opening status is unopened; and acquire the usage status of the electronic gift, and send a reminder if the acquired usage status is unused.

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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.

[0080] The gift transmission system 1 according to the present embodiment described above automates the process of delivering electronic gifts, reducing manual work and improving the efficiency of the delivery process. It also reduces the risk of sending incorrectly or missing a gift. Furthermore, by utilizing the reminder function, the acceptance rate and usage rate of unreceived gifts can be improved. This improves the overall reliability and efficiency of electronic gift delivery.

[0081] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be adopted.

[0082] For example, in the gift sending process of the above embodiment, step S104 may be omitted.

[0083] In the reminding process of the above embodiment, either step S203 and step S204 or step S205 to step S207 may be omitted.

[0084] In the reminding process of the above embodiment, step S204 may send a reminder similar to step S207 instead of resending the message.

[0085] Furthermore, in the reminding process of the above embodiment, a process of resending a message or sending a reminder depending on the receipt status of the electronic gift may be added.

[0086] (Addendum) The following additional notes are about the features of the above-described embodiment. (Appendix 1) an acquisition unit that acquires from a user the content of the message, the selection result of the electronic gift to be included in the message, and destination information of one or more destinations to which the message is to be sent; a storage unit that stores a plurality of unique identifiers associated with the electronic gift; a message sending unit that sends the message containing the unique identifier and the message content that differ for each recipient for the electronic gift selected by the user to each recipient information; A gift sending system comprising: This automates the process of delivering electronic gifts, thereby reducing the manual work required by users and improving the efficiency of the delivery process. (Appendix 2) a report unit that generates a transmission result list indicating whether the message transmission was successful or unsuccessful and presents the list to the user; The gift sending system described in Appendix 1. This reduces the risk of sending the wrong message or missing a message. (Appendix 3) the acquisition unit acquires a scheduled transmission date and time for the message from the user; a reservation transmission unit for reserving transmission of the message at the reserved transmission date and time; A gift sending system as described in Appendix 1 or 2. This allows the user to collectively register multiple gift transmission requests to be sent at different dates and times. (Appendix 4) a retransmission unit that acquires an opening status of the sent message and retransmits the sent message to a destination that has not yet opened the message; 10. A gift sending system as set forth in any one of appendices 1 to 3. This allows the recipient of the message to be automatically reminded to open it, reducing the workload on the user and improving the effectiveness of sending electronic gifts. (Appendix 5) The device further includes a reminder unit that acquires the receipt status of the electronic gift included in the sent message (note that even if the message is opened, the gift may not be received), and sends a message to the recipient whose receipt status indicates that the gift has not been received, urging the recipient to receive the gift. 10. A gift sending system as set forth in any one of appendices 1 to 4. This allows the message recipient to be automatically reminded to receive the electronic gift, reducing the workload on the user and improving the effectiveness of sending the electronic gift. (Appendix 6) The device further includes a reminder unit that acquires the usage status of the electronic gift included in the sent message (since the gift may not have been used even if the message is opened), and sends a message to a recipient whose usage status is unused to encourage the recipient to use the gift. 10. A gift sending system as set forth in any one of appendices 1 to 5. This allows the message recipient to be automatically reminded to use the electronic gift, reducing the workload on the user and improving the effectiveness of sending the electronic gift. (Appendix 7) The electronic gift may be used for a number of purposes, and the electronic gift may be used for a number of purposes. the message sending unit sends the message for each unit of use. 10. A gift sending system as set forth in any one of appendices 1 to 6. This allows the electronic gift to be sent multiple times in units that are convenient for the user's customer, thereby continuously improving the effectiveness of sending the electronic gift. (Appendix 8) The acquisition unit acquires from the user the number of divisions of the electronic gift and the expiration date of each unit of use. The gift sending system described in Appendix 7. This allows the user to decide on a unit and number of times that is easy for the user's customers to use, taking into consideration the effect of sending the electronic gift. (Appendix 9) the acquisition unit acquires a delivery time for each unit of use from the user. The gift sending system described in Appendix 7. This allows the user to determine the sending time for each unit of use of the electronic gift, taking into consideration the sending effect of the electronic gift. (Appendix 10) a fee calculation unit that calculates a fee for the message; When the message sent by the message sending unit is not delivered, the fee calculation unit does not include the undelivered message in the calculation of the fee. 10. A gift sending system as described in any one of appendices 1 to 8. This allows the appropriate fee to be calculated automatically, reducing the workload for users in checking fees. (Appendix 11) an acquisition unit that acquires from a user the content of the message, the selection result of the electronic gift to be included in the message, and destination information of one or more destinations to which the message is to be sent; a storage unit that stores a plurality of unique identifiers associated with the electronic gift; A gift sending device comprising: a message sending unit that sends a message to each of the destination information, the message including the unique identifier and the communication content that differ for each destination for the electronic gift selected by the user. (Appendix 12) A gift sending method to be executed by a computer having a storage unit and a processing unit, A step of acquiring from a user the content of the message, the selection result of the electronic gift to be included in the message, and destination information of one or more destinations to which the message is to be sent; storing a plurality of unique identifiers associated with the electronic gifts; sending the message to each of the destination information, the message including the unique identifier and the message content that differ for each destination regarding the electronic gift selected by the user; Have a gift sending method. (Appendix 13) A program to be executed by a computer having a storage unit and a processing unit, A step of acquiring from a user the content of the message, the selection result of the electronic gift to be included in the message, and destination information of one or more destinations to which the message is to be sent; storing a plurality of unique identifiers associated with the electronic gifts; sending the message to each of the destination information, the message including the unique identifier and the message content that differ for each destination regarding the electronic gift selected by the user; A program with. [Explanation of symbols]

[0087] 1: Gift sending system 100: Server 110: Communications Department 120: Storage section 130: Processing section 131: Acquisition Department 132: Message sending section 133: Undelivered message processing unit 134: Reservation transmission section 135: Retransmission unit 136: Remind Department 137: Gift Division 138: Fee calculation section 200: First user terminal 300: Second user terminal NW: Network

Claims

1. an acquisition unit that acquires from a user the content of the message, the selection result of the electronic gift to be included in the message, and destination information of a plurality of destinations to which the message is to be sent; A storage unit that stores a plurality of unique identifiers that are issued for each use right of the electronic gift and are linked to the electronic gift; a message sending unit that sends the message including the unique identifier and the message content that are different for each destination for the electronic gift selected by the user to each of the destination information of the plurality of destinations; A gift sending system comprising:

2. a report unit that generates a transmission result list indicating whether the message transmission was successful or unsuccessful and presents the list to the user; The gift sending system of claim 1 .

3. the acquisition unit acquires a scheduled transmission date and time for the message from the user; a reservation transmission unit for reserving transmission of the message at the reserved transmission date and time; The gift sending system of claim 1 .

4. a retransmission unit that acquires an opening status of the sent message and retransmits the sent message to a destination that has not yet opened the message; The gift sending system of claim 1 .

5. The device further includes a reminder unit that acquires the receipt status of the electronic gift included in the transmitted message and transmits a message to a recipient whose receipt status indicates that the gift has not been received, urging the recipient to receive the gift. The gift sending system of claim 1 .

6. The device further includes a reminder unit that acquires the usage status of the electronic gift included in the transmitted message and transmits a message to a recipient whose usage status is unused to encourage the recipient to use the electronic gift. The gift sending system of claim 1 .

7. The electronic gift may be used for a number of purposes, and the electronic gift may be used for a number of purposes. the message sending unit sends the message for each unit of use. The gift sending system of claim 1 .

8. The acquisition unit acquires from the user the number of divisions of the electronic gift and the expiration date of each unit of use. The gift sending system of claim 7.

9. the acquisition unit acquires a delivery time for each unit of use from the user. The gift sending system of claim 7.

10. a fee calculation unit that calculates a fee for the message; When the message sent by the message sending unit is not delivered, the fee calculation unit does not include the undelivered message in the calculation of the fee. The gift sending system of claim 1 .

11. an acquisition unit that acquires from a user the content of the message, the selection result of the electronic gift to be included in the message, and destination information of a plurality of destinations to which the message is to be sent; A storage unit that stores a plurality of unique identifiers that are issued for each use right of the electronic gift and are linked to the electronic gift; A gift sending device comprising: a message sending unit that sends a message to each of the destination information of the multiple destinations, the message including the unique identifier and the communication content that differ for each destination for the electronic gift selected by the user.

12. A step of acquiring from a user the content of the message, a selection result of an electronic gift to be included in the message, and destination information of a plurality of destinations to which the message is to be sent; a step of storing a plurality of unique identifiers associated with the electronic gifts, the unique identifiers being issued for each use right of the electronic gifts; a step of sending the message including the unique identifier and the message content, which are different for each destination, for the electronic gift selected by the user to each of the destination information of the plurality of destinations; A gift sending method that requires a computer to execute the following.

13. A step of acquiring from a user the content of the message, a selection result of an electronic gift to be included in the message, and destination information of a plurality of destinations to which the message is to be sent; a step of storing a plurality of unique identifiers associated with the electronic gifts, the unique identifiers being issued for each use right of the electronic gifts; a step of sending the message including the unique identifier and the message content, which are different for each destination, for the electronic gift selected by the user to each of the destination information of the plurality of destinations; A program that causes a computer to execute the following.

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