Account information management device, account information management program, recording medium, and account information management system

Abstract

An account information management device, an account information management program and recording medium, and an account information management system are provided that manage account information related to a plurality of services in an integrated manner and enable viewing and updating of information on a service-by-service basis. [Solution] The system includes a storage means for storing account information related to multiple services, a reception means for receiving requests from a terminal device, a transmission / reception means for transmitting and receiving account information on a service-by-service basis based on the request, and a date management means for managing the contract date and renewal date of the account information.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an account information management device, an account information management program, a recording medium, and an account information management system. [Background technology]

[0002] With the recent spread of the Internet, many users are now using online services and subscription services. When using these services, users must set an ID and password for each service and manage various information such as subscription contract details, renewal dates, and address information.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a system for managing application licenses. This system issues installable licenses based on a combination of a license access number and a device serial number, and makes it possible to centrally manage license usage.

[0004] Patent Document 2 discloses a customer management system that manages user information based on the license key of a software product. This system can manage customers and user information via a network. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-206956 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-092225 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, Patent Document 1 is specialized in license management and is unable to comprehensively manage IDs and passwords for each service, subscription information, address information, etc. Patent Document 2 is also limited to management based on the license keys of software products and is unable to centrally manage information related to a variety of services.

[0007] Therefore, the present disclosure aims to provide an account information management device, an account information management program and recording medium, and an account information management system that centrally manage account information related to multiple services and enable viewing and updating of information on a service-by-service basis. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above problem, the account information management device disclosed herein is characterized by comprising a storage means for storing account information related to multiple services, a reception means for receiving requests from a terminal device, a transmission / reception means for transmitting and receiving the account information on a service-by-service basis based on the request, and a date management means for managing the contract date and renewal date of the account information.

[0009] This configuration allows for centralized management of information related to multiple services, and also allows for information management and viewing on a service-by-service basis, improving user convenience. Furthermore, by managing contract dates and renewal dates, users can prevent forgetting to renew their subscription services. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an account information management device, an account information management program and recording medium, and an account information management system that centrally manage account information related to multiple services and enable viewing and updating of information on a service-by-service basis. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is an overall configuration diagram showing an example of an account information management system according to the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a functional block diagram showing an example of an account information management device according to the present invention; [Figure 3] 1 is a diagram showing an example of a display of a management screen showing an example of an account information management system according to the present invention; [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a process flow diagram showing an example of an account information management system according to the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a processing sequence diagram of alias mail processing. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a processing sequence diagram of deadline management and reminder notification. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the present embodiment is not limited to the following, and other modifications, additions, corrections, deletions, and other changes can be made within the scope of what a person skilled in the art can conceive. Any modification that achieves the functions and effects of the present invention is included in the scope of the present invention.

[0013] The account information management device of this embodiment is characterized by comprising a storage means for storing account information related to multiple services, a reception means for receiving requests from a terminal device, a transmission / reception means for transmitting and receiving the account information on a service-by-service basis based on the request, and a date management means for managing at least one of the contract date and renewal date of the account information.

[0014] The account information preferably includes at least one of the following information registered with each service: the user's name, email address, ID for each service, password, subscription information, phone number, and address. The subscription information preferably includes at least one of the following information: subscription fee, billing start date (contract date), billing cycle, and billing termination date (renewal date).

[0015] Furthermore, it is preferable that the account information management device has a proposal unit that generates at least one of a candidate email address, a candidate ID, and a candidate password corresponding to each service and transmits the candidate email address, the candidate ID, and the candidate password to the terminal device.

[0016] It is also preferable that the account information management device includes an alias email generation unit that generates an alias email address, which is an email address corresponding to each service.

[0017] It is also preferable to further include a mail analysis means for analyzing mail addressed to the alias mail address and extracting account information.

[0018] Preferably, the account information management device further comprises a notification means for transmitting and receiving a notification to the terminal device before the update date managed by the due date management means.

[0019] Another embodiment of the account information management program of the present invention is characterized in that it implements in a computer a storage function for storing account information related to multiple services, a reception function for receiving requests from a terminal device, a transmission / reception function for transmitting and receiving the account information on a service-by-service basis based on the request, and a date management function for managing at least one of the contract date and renewal date of the account information.

[0020] In another embodiment of the present invention, an account information management system includes an account information management device that stores account information related to multiple services, and a terminal device that is communicatively connected to the account information management device and accepts operations by users, wherein the account information management device has a memory unit that stores account information, a reception unit that accepts requests from the terminal device, a transmission / reception unit that transmits and receives account information on a service-by-service basis based on the request, and a date management unit that manages at least one of the contract date and renewal date of the account information, and the terminal device has a user interface unit that displays the account information transmitted from the account information management device and allows the user to view and change it. [Example]

[0021] An embodiment of an account information management system according to the present invention will be described. Referring to Figures 1 to 6, how an account information management device and its related functions are used by a user is shown. The account information management system in this embodiment can centrally manage account information related to multiple services, enabling safe and efficient information use.

[0022] Figure 1 shows the overall configuration of an account information management system. An account information management device 10 is connected to a terminal device 120 via a network, and the user accesses account information through a user interface 125 of this terminal device 120. Various types of account information are managed centrally on a service-by-service basis, allowing the user to intuitively view and manage the information at a glance. The account information management device 10 may be a server device, and the terminal device 120 may be a personal computer, tablet device, or smartphone.

[0023] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the account information management device 10. The storage unit 20 encrypts and stores the ID, password, subscription information, and address information for each service. The reception unit 30 receives requests from users, and the transmission / reception unit 40 transmits and receives data to the terminal device 120 in response to the requests. The date management unit 50 manages the contract and renewal dates for each service, and the notification unit 60 sends renewal notifications to the user as needed. The account information management device 10 includes an alias email generation unit 70 and an email analysis unit 80 as components. An alias email is, for example, an alias email address associated with a user's primary email address. Different addresses are used for specific services or purposes, and all received emails are forwarded to the primary email address, which helps protect privacy and improve management efficiency. Note that alias email addresses may be defined independently of the user's primary email address. The alias email generation unit 70 generates alias email addresses for each service, and the email analysis unit 80 analyzes emails associated with the alias email addresses received by the account information management device 10. The analysis results are registered in the storage unit 20 and are used to manage service updates. For example, information such as subscription contract fee revision information and reminder information indicating an approaching renewal date is read from the email and stored in the storage unit 20 as information to be notified to the user. The account information management device 10 includes, as a component, a suggestion unit 90 that generates candidates for at least one of the ID and password of each service and suggests them to the user via the terminal device 120. The transmission / reception unit 40 transmits information about the generated candidates to the terminal device 120. The account information management device 10 also includes a determination unit 100 that makes various determinations on requests.

[0024] In this specification, the term "means" refers to the components described in the claims and is used in a broad sense independent of the embodiments. On the other hand, the term "unit" is used when describing the specific configuration of a functional block in the embodiments. This is intended to ensure consistency between the terms "means" and "unit" in the claims and the description of the embodiments. Specifically, the functions of the reception unit 30, transmission / reception unit 40, date management unit 50, notification unit 60, alias email generation unit 70, email analysis unit 80, proposal unit 90, and determination unit 100 in the account information management device 10 are realized by a processor (not shown) constituting the account information management device 10 executing a program stored in the storage unit 20.

[0025] FIG. 3 shows an example of a management screen of the user interface unit 125 in the terminal device 120. The user interface unit 125 is, for example, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display equipped with a touch panel that allows input and output of information. The terminal device 120 displays account information for each service to the user in a highly visible format. Specifically, for each service, for example, the email address registered with that service, the registered ID, the subscription contract date, the renewal date, and the billing cycle are displayed in a clear and easy-to-read format. This user interface allows the user to view the account information for each service in a clear and easy-to-read format, allowing for easy confirmation and updating. The amount charged (subscription fee, etc.) may also be displayed.

[0026] For example, when the terminal device 120 is a smartphone, the user interface unit 125 displays a service information list screen 130. The service information list screen 130 includes a service name field 131 for the service being used by the user, a user name field 132 for displaying the URL of the user's website, an email address display field 133 for displaying the email address registered with the service, an ID / user name display field 134 for displaying the ID / user name registered with the service, and a password display field 135 for displaying the password used for the service. Adjacent to the email address display field 133 is an alias email generation button 143 for requesting the generation of an email address for an alias email. Adjacent to the ID / user name display field 134 is an ID / user name generation button 144 for requesting the generation of ID / user name candidates. Adjacent to the password display field 135 is a password generation button 145 for requesting the generation of a password. Furthermore, in the case of a subscription contract, in which the user pays a fixed fee periodically and can continue to use the service or product during that period, the service information list screen 130 may include, for example, a contract date display field 136 displaying the billing start date (contract date) for the service, a billing cycle display field 137 displaying the billing cycle, a billing amount display field 138 displaying the billing amount (subscription fee, etc.), and a renewal date display field 139 displaying the billing termination date (renewal date). The service information list screen 130 also includes a phone number display field 140 displaying the phone number registered by the user for the corresponding service, and an address display field 141 displaying the address registered for the service. It is not necessary for all of the above information to be displayed. Other information, such as a one-time password, may also be displayed. For example, the service information list screen 130 may be scrolled to allow information about the service to be viewed and managed at a glance.

[0027] In addition, the user may directly input information into the user name field 131, URL display field 132, email address display field 133, ID / user name display field 134, and password display field 135 using a keyboard, etc., or information registered with each service may be automatically entered by linking with each service.

[0028] Figure 4 shows the flow chart for processing account information within the system. This flow chart explains the series of processes from when a user enters account information until an update notification is sent based on that information.

[0029] <Step ST1> In the account information management device 10, the transmitting / receiving unit 40 receives the account information input at the terminal device 120. Specifically, the user operates the user interface unit 125 of the terminal device 120 to select the save button 142, which causes the receiving unit 30 to receive the request, and the transmitting / receiving unit 40 receives the account information.

[0030] <Step ST2> The account information management device 10 stores the account information input by the user on the terminal device 120 in the storage unit 20 .

[0031] <Step ST3> In the account information management device 10, the determination unit 100 determines whether or not a request to call account information related to a predetermined service has been received from the terminal device 120. If the determination unit 100 determines that a request to call account information related to a predetermined service has been received from the terminal device 120, the process proceeds to step ST4. If the account information management device 10 does not determine that a request to call account information related to a predetermined service has been received, the process ends.

[0032] <Step ST4> The account information management device 10 transmits account information to the terminal device 120 from the transmission / reception unit 40 on a service-by-service basis based on the request. Here, transmitting on a service-by-service basis means that when there is account information for each of a plurality of services, account information is transmitted for each service. The account information is encrypted and stored in a terminal device storage unit possessed by the terminal device 120. Note that, from a security standpoint, the account information may be stored only temporarily in the terminal device 120, and after the user's operation is completed, the account information may be deleted from the terminal device storage unit (not shown) possessed by the terminal device 120. For example, the account information management device 10 may instruct the terminal device 120 to delete the account information after a certain period of time has elapsed.

[0033] <Step ST5> In the account information management device 10, the determination unit 100 determines whether the reception unit 30 has received a request to change and save account information related to a predetermined service from the terminal device 120. If the determination unit 100 determines that the reception unit 30 has received a request to change and save account information related to a predetermined service from the terminal device 120, the process proceeds to step ST6. If the determination unit 100 does not determine that the reception unit 30 has received a request to change and save account information related to a predetermined service, the process ends.

[0034] <Step ST6> In the account information management device 10, the transmitting / receiving unit 40 receives the changed account information.

[0035] <Step ST7> In the account information management device 10, the storage unit 20 stores the changed account information.

[0036] <Step ST8> In the account information management device 10, the notification unit 60 notifies the terminal device 120 that the account information has been updated.

[0037] 5 is a processing sequence diagram of an alias mail. This processing sequence diagram explains a series of processes from when the account information management device 10 receives a mail to when information is displayed on the terminal device 120 based on the mail.

[0038] <Step SU1> In the account information management device 10, the transmitting / receiving unit 40 receives emails at the alias email addresses registered for each service.

[0039] <Step SU2> In the account information management device 10, the email analysis unit 80 analyzes emails received by the alias email address. An LLM (Large Language Model) may be used to analyze the email content.

[0040] <Step SU3> In the account information management device 10, the storage unit 20 stores the analysis results of the email content. For example, if the cost of the subscription contract is changed, the cost information is updated and stored.

[0041] <Step SU4> The determination unit 100 determines whether the analysis result of the email content includes content to change the account information. If the determination unit 100 determines that the analysis result includes content to change the account information, the sending / receiving unit 40 sends the changed account information to the terminal device 120, and the process proceeds to step SU5. If the determination unit 100 determines that the analysis result does not include content to change the account information, the flow ends.

[0042] <Step SU5> The changed account information is displayed on the terminal device 120. At this time, for example, if the terminal device 120 is a smartphone application, a notification that the account information has been changed may be displayed on the screen display unit 125. Also, the account information management device 10 may send an email to the terminal device 120 notifying that the account information has been changed.

[0043] Figure 6 is a processing sequence diagram showing an example of deadline management for subscription contracts, in which the deadline management unit 50 manages contract dates and renewal dates, and the notification unit 60 visualizes the timing of sending renewal notifications at appropriate times. By sending appropriate reminders, users can prevent missing the renewal date of their subscription contract.

[0044] <Step SV1> In the account information management device 10, the date management unit 50 periodically manages the update date of each service. Specifically, at midnight every day, the date management unit 50 compares the calendar information that the account information management system 1 follows with the update date of each service stored in the storage unit 20.

[0045] <Step SV2> In the account information management device 10, the date management unit 50 determines whether the update date is a predetermined number of days away. The predetermined number of days is, for example, one week before. The predetermined number of days can preferably be changed by the user via the terminal device 120. If the date management unit determines that the update date is a predetermined number of days away, the date management unit 50 transmits reminder information to the terminal device 120 via the notification unit 60.

[0046] <Step SV3> The terminal device 120 provides the user with reminder information notifying that there are a predetermined number of days until the renewal date of the relevant service. For example, the reminder information is displayed on the user interface unit 125 of the terminal device 120.

[0047] <Aspect 1> An account information management device (10) comprising: a storage means for storing account information related to a plurality of services; a receiving means for receiving requests from a terminal device; a transmitting / receiving means for transmitting and receiving account information on a service-by-service basis based on the request; and a date management means for managing at least one of the contract date and renewal date of the account information.

[0048] Account information for multiple services can be managed centrally on a per-service basis, eliminating the need for users to log in to each service individually, allowing for efficient management and use of information. It also enables management of contract and renewal dates, allowing users to accurately track service expirations and contract renewal dates.

[0049] <Aspect 2> 2. The account information management device according to aspect 1, wherein the account information includes at least one of an email address, an ID, a password, subscription information, and address information corresponding to each service.

[0050] Since email addresses, IDs, passwords, subscription information, address information, and other information required for each service can be managed in one place, users can easily obtain the information they need, improving the efficiency of managing account information.

[0051] <Aspect 3> The account information management device of aspect 2 is characterized in that the account information management device 10 includes a proposal means for generating candidates for at least one of ID candidates and password candidates corresponding to each service and transmitting them to the terminal device.

[0052] By suggesting ID and password candidates, users can reduce the effort required to create a new account and can register and manage account information more smoothly. It also helps users select appropriate IDs and passwords, contributing to improved security.

[0053] <Aspect 4> The account information management device according to aspect 2 includes an alias email generation unit that generates candidates for alias email addresses, which are email addresses corresponding to each service.

[0054] By creating an alias email address for each service, users can register for the service with their own email address, which minimizes damage even if their email address is leaked. It also protects privacy and makes it easier to identify emails from specific services, making it easier to manage unwanted emails.

[0055] <Aspect 5> The account information management device according to aspect 4, further comprising a mail analysis unit that analyzes mail addressed to the alias mail address and extracts account information corresponding to each service.

[0056] Changes in account information can be automatically extracted from emails sent to alias email addresses, eliminating the need for users to manually enter information, improving the efficiency and accuracy of information entry, and reducing the burden on users.

[0057] <Aspect 6> The account information management device according to aspect 1 is characterized in that it includes a notification means for sending a notification to the terminal device before the renewal date managed by the date management unit to notify the terminal device that the renewal date is approaching.

[0058] By notifying users that their service renewal date is approaching, the system allows users to appropriately renew their service contracts and prevent interruptions to their service use. It also makes it easier for users to terminate their service contracts if they no longer need the service.

[0059] <Aspect 7> An account information management program that causes a computer to realize a storage function for storing account information related to a plurality of services, a reception function for receiving requests from a terminal device, a transmission / reception function for transmitting and receiving account information on a service-by-service basis based on the requests, and a date management function for managing at least one of the contract date and renewal date of the account information.

[0060] This program enables the creation of a system on a computer that centrally manages account information related to multiple services, making it possible to provide flexible services according to the user's environment and terminal device.

[0061] <Aspect 8> A computer-readable recording medium storing the account information management program of aspect 7.

[0062] <Aspect 9> An account information management system 1 comprising an account information management device 10 that stores account information related to multiple services, and a terminal device 120 that is communicatively connected to the account information management device 10 and accepts operations by users, wherein the account information management device 10 has a memory unit 20 that stores account information, a reception unit 30 that accepts requests from the terminal device 120, a transmission / reception unit 40 that transmits and receives account information on a service-by-service basis based on the request, and a date management unit 50 that manages at least one of the contract date and renewal date of the account information, and wherein the terminal device 120 has a user interface unit 125 that displays the account information transmitted and received from the account information management device 10 and allows the user to view and change it.

[0063] Communication between the terminal device and the account information management device allows users to view and change account information directly from the terminal device, improving convenience and enabling real-time management of account information. [Explanation of symbols]

[0064] 1. Account Information Management System 10 Account information management device 20 Memory section 30 Reception 40 Transmitter / Receiver 50 Deadline Management Department 60 Notification Department 70 Alias ​​email generation unit 80 Email Analysis Unit 90 Proposal Department 120 Terminal Equipment 125 User Interface Section

Claims

1. An account information management device, a storage means for storing account information relating to a plurality of services; A receiving means for receiving a request from a terminal device; a transmitting / receiving means for transmitting and receiving the account information on a service-by-service basis based on the request; a date management means for managing the contract date and renewal date of the account information; an alias email generation means for generating candidates for alias email addresses that are email addresses that can identify each of the services; an email analysis means for analyzing emails addressed to the alias email addresses and extracting the account information corresponding to each of the services based on the alias email addresses; Equipped with The account information management device is characterized in that the account information includes an email address, ID, password, subscription information, telephone number, and address information corresponding to each service.

2. The account information management device according to claim 1, characterized in that it is equipped with a proposal means for generating at least one of the ID candidates and password candidates corresponding to each of the services and transmitting them to the terminal device.

3. The account information management device according to claim 1, further comprising a notification means for sending a notification to the terminal device before the update date managed by the date management means to notify the terminal device that the update date is approaching.

4. On the computer, A memory function that remembers account information related to multiple services; a reception function for receiving a request from a terminal device; a transmitting / receiving function for transmitting and receiving the account information on a service-by-service basis based on the request; a date management function for managing the contract date and renewal date of the account information; An alias email generation function that generates candidates for alias email addresses that can identify each service, an email analysis function that analyzes emails addressed to the alias email address and extracts the account information corresponding to each service based on the alias email address; To achieve this, An account information management program, wherein the account information includes an email address, ID, password, subscription information, telephone number, and address information corresponding to each service.

5. 5. A computer-readable recording medium storing the account information management program according to claim 4.

6. An account information management system comprising: an account information management device that stores account information related to a plurality of services; a terminal device communicably connected to the account information management device and configured to accept operations by a user; the account information management device, a storage unit that stores the account information; a reception unit that receives a request from the terminal device; a transmitting / receiving unit that transmits and receives the account information on a service-by-service basis based on the request; a date management unit that manages the contract date and renewal date of the account information; an alias email generation unit that generates candidates for alias email addresses that can identify each service; an email analysis unit that analyzes emails addressed to the alias email addresses and extracts the account information corresponding to each of the services based on the alias email addresses; and The account information includes an email address, ID, password, subscription information, telephone number, and address information corresponding to each service, The account information management system is characterized in that the terminal device has a user interface section that displays the account information sent and received from the account information management device and allows the user to view and change the account information.

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