Information processing system and information processing method

Abstract

To provide an information processing system and method that can be used by both a store side and a member side with a game feeling.SOLUTION: In an information processing system 1: a screen display control unit 104 causes a user terminal to display a map in which stores close to set position information of the user terminal are arranged; a word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 adds a predetermined number of in-site currencies for word-of-mouth to the number of in-site currencies of user information associated with detailed information of the store when word-of-mouth information is determined; when reservation of the store is determined, a store reservation control unit 106 adds, after a predetermined period has elapsed from the time when the reservation is determined, the number of in-site currencies for reservation associated with the detailed information of the store to the number of in-site currencies of the user information associated with the detailed information of the store; and when a predetermined number of in-site currencies for service is instructed to be provided relative to service of a store search site, a currency use control unit 107 subtracts the number of in-site currencies for the service from the number of in-site currencies of the user information of the user terminal to provide the service.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, there are various technologies relating to store search systems (information processing systems, etc.) that display store information on a map displayed on a terminal and search for stores that meet a user's search criteria.

[0003] For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2017-037170 (Patent Document 1) discloses an information processing device including a storage means, a communication means, and a control means. The storage means stores spot images associated with spots on a map. The communication means receives evaluation information for the spots. The control means determines the size of the spot image according to an attention index obtained from the evaluation information, generates a website image in which the spot image is arranged on the map, and controls the communication means to transmit the website image to another information processing device. This makes it possible to provide an information processing device that can achieve high convenience when displayed on a map.

[0004] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. 2018-142019 (Patent Document 2) discloses an information processing device including a receiving unit, an extraction unit, and a display control unit. The receiving unit receives display requirements including reference location information and search words from a terminal. The extraction unit extracts search results based on the reference location and the search words. The display control unit identifies attributes associated with the extracted search results and instructs the terminal to display information indicating the attributes at a position corresponding to the search results on a map displayed on the terminal screen. The display control unit also adjusts the type and / or amount of information indicating the displayed attributes depending on the distance between the reference location and the position corresponding to the extracted search results. This makes it possible to adjust the type and / or amount of information related to positions displayed on the map depending on the distance from the reference location.

[0005] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. 2019-153007 (Patent Document 3) discloses a display program that causes a computer to execute an acquisition procedure and a display procedure. The acquisition procedure acquires sales information related to the sale and purchase of goods. The display procedure displays, together with map information, correspondence information that associates the location of the seller in the sale with the location of the buyer in the sale, based on the sales information acquired by the acquisition procedure. This makes it possible to provide a display program that can provide useful information related to goods to users.

[0006] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. 2021-105903 (Patent Document 4) discloses a search method for displaying search results that match search criteria on a computer device. This search method includes a step of displaying a link for accepting the specification of search criteria with a single selection operation by the user, where the search criteria change depending on the time the link is displayed, and a step of displaying the search results in a display area of ​​the computer device. This makes it possible to provide a search system that is convenient for users.

[0007] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. 2022-077871 (Patent Document 5) discloses an information processing terminal including a display unit, a first display control means, an acquisition means, and a second display control means. The first display control means displays map information including information indicating the location of stores on a map on the display unit. The acquisition means acquires coupon information that can be used at stores located on the map displayed on the display unit. The second display control means displays the acquired coupon information on the display unit. This is said to improve operability when displaying coupon information that can be used at stores shown on the map.

[0008] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. 2022-144206 (Patent Document 6) discloses a content providing device. This content providing device extracts comments that users have previously provided on location information or areas in a service that provides map information to users, and that are associated with location information or areas included in map content displayed on the display unit of the user's terminal device. The content providing device also displays the extracted comments on the display unit, superimposed on a map in the map content. This makes it possible to provide useful information to users.

[0009] Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2012-215968 (Patent Document 7) discloses a store search system that searches for stores that meet desired store conditions using a user's terminal. The store search system includes a store condition acquisition unit, a store condition distribution unit, a store information acquisition unit, an information distribution unit, a point granting unit, and a point accumulation unit. The store condition acquisition unit acquires store condition information posted from the user's terminal and stores it in a store condition storage unit. The store condition distribution unit distributes the store condition information stored in the store condition storage unit to the user's terminal and other terminals used by other users. The store information acquisition unit acquires store information posted from other terminals based on the store condition information and stores it in the store information storage unit. The information distribution unit distributes the store condition information and store information to the user's terminal and other terminals. The point granting unit grants points to other users who have posted store information selected by the user. The point accumulation unit accumulates points granted to other users for each of the other users. This will enable the provision of a store search system that allows users to easily search for reliable store information.

[0010] Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2023-055471 (Patent Document 8) discloses a video sharing system that allows users to share videos posted by other users. The video sharing system includes a server device, a user terminal, a follow relationship registration means, a posting means, an approval means, and a distribution means. The server device selectively links a user to other users and / or stores based on input from the user terminal. The follow relationship registration means registers the relationship between follower and followee. The posting means accepts upload of video data and selection of a store to be linked to the video data based on input from the user terminal. The approval means accepts selection of approval or disapproval for the video data based on input from a store terminal of the store linked to the video data. The distribution means distributes the approved video data to user terminals operated by the store linked to the video data and / or followers of the user who posted the video data. This makes it possible to provide a video sharing system that enhances the advertising effectiveness of videos posted by users promoting specific stores. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0011] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-037170 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-142019 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-153007 [Patent Document 4] Patent Publication No. 2021-105903 [Patent Document 5] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-077871 [Patent Document 6] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-144206 [Patent Document 7] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-215968 [Patent Document 8] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-055471 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0012] In recent years, with the development of search engines (search sites, etc.), users can easily search for desired stores using the network. Furthermore, search engines also allow users to easily post and rate their favorite stores.

[0013] Here, when a user posts or rates a store, the store that posted or rated the store will appear at the top of search engines and points will be awarded to the user. However, there is no incentive for posting or rating the store, and points can only be used for certain prizes, which creates an issue of lack of convenience and immersion for users.

[0014] On the other hand, in order for a store to be displayed at the top of search engines, it may be necessary to pay a large contract fee to the search engine operator, and there is an issue that user opinions are not directly reflected in the store's top ranking. Furthermore, store ratings and top ranking should be established based on a fair and democratic system by users.

[0015] The technologies described in the above Patent Documents 1 to 8 cannot solve the above problems. In particular, there was no technology that introduced a currency that could be freely used within a store's search engine to give it a game-like quality.

[0016] Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide an information processing system and information processing method that can be used by both stores and members in a game-like manner by introducing a currency mechanism that can be used freely within the system. [Means for solving the problem]

[0017] The information processing system according to the present invention includes a member registration control unit, a store registration control unit, a screen display control unit, a word-of-mouth processing control unit, a store reservation control unit, and a currency usage control unit. When user information is input from a user's user terminal to a predetermined store search site, the member registration control unit associates the input user information with the number of site currencies usable on the store search site, registers the user information as a member, and logs the user terminal into the store search site. The store registration control unit associates the logged-in user terminal with a predetermined store on the store search site, and when detailed information including location information of the store is input, associates the detailed store information with the number of site currencies provided to the person who made a reservation for the store, and registers the store on the store search site. When a store search key is input from the user terminal logged in to the store search site, the screen display control unit displays on the user terminal a map showing nearby stores centered on the user terminal's set location information, based on the registered detailed store information. When word-of-mouth information is input for a specific store from a user terminal logged in to the store search site, the word-of-mouth processing control unit associates the user information of the user terminal with detailed information about the store, and when the word-of-mouth information is confirmed, adds a specified number of site currencies for word-of-mouth to the number of site currencies for user information associated with the detailed information about the store. When a specific store is reserved from a user terminal logged in to the store search site, the store reservation control unit associates the user information of the user terminal with detailed information about the reserved store, and when the reservation for the store is confirmed, adds a number of site currencies for reservation associated with the detailed information about the store to the number of site currencies for user information associated with the detailed information about the store after a specified period has elapsed since the reservation was confirmed. When a user terminal logged in to the store search site instructs a service of the store search site to be provided in a specified number of site currencies for the service, the currency usage control unit subtracts the number of site currencies for the service from the number of site currencies for the user information of the user terminal, and provides the service.

[0018] The information processing method according to the present invention is an information processing method for an information processing system, and includes a member registration control step, a store registration control step, a screen display control step, a word-of-mouth processing control step, a store reservation control step, and a currency usage control step. Each control step of the information processing method corresponds to each control unit of the information processing system. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to the present invention, by introducing a currency mechanism that can be used freely within the system, both the store and the members can use it as if it were a game. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1 is a functional block diagram of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a flowchart showing the procedure for executing an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a search screen of a store search site. [Figure 4] 4A is a diagram showing an example of a member screen, and FIG. 4B is a diagram showing an example of a member registration database. [Figure 5] 5A is a diagram showing an example of a login screen, and FIG. 5B is a diagram showing an example of a password reissue screen. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a My Page screen. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an account editing screen. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an account information database. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a store registration screen. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a store registration database. [Figure 11] 11A is a diagram showing an example of a map screen, and FIG. 11B is a diagram showing an example of the map screen on which a plurality of other icon operation keys are displayed. [Figure 12]FIG. 12A shows an example of a map screen when the Jump to Current Location key is selected, and FIG. 12B shows an example of a map screen when the Jump to Base key is selected. [Figure 13] 13A is a diagram showing an example of a map screen when a store search key is selected, and FIG. 13B is a diagram showing an example of a map screen when a favorite filter key is selected. [Figure 14] 14A is a diagram showing an example of a list screen of people you are following, and FIG. 14B is a diagram showing an example of a map screen when you select a store key that allows reservations. [Figure 15] FIG. 15A shows an example of a map screen when a route guidance key is selected, and FIG. 15B shows an example of a map screen when a possessions collection and purchase key is selected. [Figure 16] FIG. 16A is a diagram showing an example of a map screen when a specific item is selected, and FIG. 16B is a diagram showing an example of a map screen when a like display key is selected. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a review posting screen. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a review posting screen for site currency. [Figure 19] FIG. 19A shows an example of a word-of-mouth information database, and FIG. 19B shows an example of a member registration database in the case where the number of site currencies for word-of-mouth is added when word-of-mouth information is confirmed. [Figure 20] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display of a specific course when an outing map screen switching key is selected. [Figure 21] FIG. 21A is a diagram showing an example of a screen when a specific store is selected, and FIG. 21B is a diagram showing an example of a screen when another specific store is selected. [Figure 22] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reservation request screen. [Figure 23]FIG. 23A is a diagram showing an example of a reservation information database, and FIG. 23B is a diagram showing an example of a member registration database in the case where the amount of site currency for reservations is added when a reservation is confirmed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings to help understand the present invention. Note that the following embodiments are examples of specific embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0022] An information processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a user terminal 10, a server 11, and a network 12. The user terminal 10 is used by a user on the store side who owns a store or a member-side user who searches for a store.

[0023] The user terminal 10 also includes a display unit (output unit) that displays a screen (including windows and images), a reception unit (input unit) that receives input of predetermined instructions through user operation, a communication unit for wireless or wired communication, a storage unit that stores data, and a control unit that controls each unit. The communication unit of the user terminal 10 can communicate with the server 11 via the network 12. The user terminal 10 includes, for example, a mobile terminal device (smartphone) with a touch panel, a tablet terminal device, a portable notebook computer, etc.

[0024] The server 11 is a commonly used computer or the like, and includes, for example, a communication unit for wireless and wired communication, a storage unit for storing data, and a control unit for controlling each unit. The server 11 mainly transmits and receives data to and from the user terminal 10 via the network 12.

[0025] The network 12 is communicably connected to each of the user terminal 10 and the server 11. The network 12 includes wireless communication networks such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark), a LAN (Local Area Network) via an access point, a WAN (Wide Area Network) via a wireless base station, a third generation (3G) communication method, a fourth generation (4G) communication method such as LTE, a fifth generation (5G) or later communication method, Bluetooth (registered trademark), and a specified low power wireless method.

[0026] The user terminal 10 and the server 11 each incorporate a CPU, ROM, RAM, SSD, etc. (not shown), and the CPU uses, for example, the RAM as a work area to execute programs stored in the ROM, SSD, etc. The CPU also executes programs to realize the functions of each control unit, which will be described later.

[0027] Next, the configuration and execution procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 23. First, when a store user accesses a predetermined store search site using his / her user terminal 10, the search control unit 101 of the server 11 accepts the access from the user terminal 10 and prompts the user to search for a store by displaying a search screen of the store search site on the user terminal 10 (Figure 2: S101).

[0028] Here, there is no particular limitation on the display method of the search control unit 101. For example, as shown in Fig. 3, the search screen 300 displays a search field 301 in which a search keyword can be input, a field 302 indicating "search in detail," a field 303 for selecting prefectures in the area, a field 304 for selecting cities, wards, towns, and villages, a field 305 for inputting keywords (for example, store name, genre, private room, etc.), a "reflect base" key 306, and a "reflect current location" key 307.

[0029] Here, the "Reflect base" key 306 is a key for inputting location information previously set by a registered user into the prefecture selection field 303 and the city / ward / town / village selection field 304, when the user is logged in. The "Reflect current location" key 307 is a key for inputting location information of the user terminal 10 into the prefecture selection field 303 and the city / ward / town / village selection field 304, when the location information of the user terminal 10 is available for acquisition.

[0030] Furthermore, the latest posts 309 and posters 310 selected based on predetermined criteria are displayed in "Latest Posts" 308, and "Like Ranking" 311, which indicates users' favorable reviews, displays highly rated establishments 312 in categories such as "cafes and coffee shops," "sweets," and "izakayas." A message 313 encouraging membership registration (for example, "Become a member of the system and share delicious restaurants!") is then displayed.

[0031] Here, users who are not registered as members can use the search screen 300 to view the database of detailed store information and word-of-mouth information (posted information) entered by registered users, but cannot enter new information into the database. Users who do not think it is necessary to register as a member can use the search screen 300 to view the database and then end the process. Furthermore, users who are not registered as members will not be awarded the site currency described below.

[0032] On the other hand, when a user who has checked message 313 on search screen 300 selects a specified membership registration key or login key to register as a member, the membership registration control unit 102 of server 11 accepts the selection of the membership registration key or login key and prompts the user to register as a member or log in by displaying the member screen of the store search site on the user terminal 10 (Figure 2: S102).

[0033] Here, there is no particular limitation on the display method of member registration control unit 101. For example, as shown in Fig. 4A, member screen 400 displays message 401 "Register as a new member," an input field 402 for an email address as user information, an input field 403 for a password, a "Register" key 404, and a "Already registered users, click here" key 405.

[0034] Here, user information means information that can uniquely identify a user, and examples include the user's name, nickname, email address, etc. User information can also be paired with a password. Here, the user information used is the email address of the store user and a password arbitrarily created by the store user.

[0035] Now, when a store user checks the member screen 400, they enter a specified email address (e.g., "abc@def") and a specified password (e.g., "123456") in the respective input fields and select the "Register" key 404. The member registration control unit 102 then accepts the selection of the "Register" key 404 and refers to a specified member registration database to determine whether or not member registration is possible.

[0036] Here, there are no particular limitations on the member registration database, but for example, as shown in Figure 4B, the member registration database 406 stores a registered registered email address 407, a registered registered password 408, and the registered number of currencies within the registered site 409 held by the user of the registered email address 407, all in association with each other.

[0037] Here, the term "site currency" refers to the currency that can be used on the store search site, and the number of site currencies refers to the amount of currency. In an embodiment of the present invention, the number of registered site currencies 409 is set to include a discount currency number 409a (e.g., "Tasty! Cash") that can be used to discount the price of a store's products by the number of currencies, and a usable currency number 409b (e.g., "Tasty! Coins") that can be used for the store search site's services by the number of currencies. Setting two types of site currencies can improve usability for both store users and member users. The discount currency number 409a and the usable currency number 409b will be described later.

[0038] Then, the member registration control unit 101 compares the registered email address 407 in the referenced member registration database 406 with the input email address ("abc@def") and determines whether there is a registered email address that is the same as the input email address ("abc@def").

[0039] If the result of the determination is that a registered email address identical to the input email address ("abc@def") exists, the member registration control unit 102 displays on the user terminal 10 a message indicating that the user is already registered on the store search site, erases the input email address ("abc@def") and input password ("123456"), and prompts the user to input a different email address and password.

[0040] On the other hand, if there is no registered email address that matches the input email address, the member registration control unit 102 displays a message on the user terminal 10 instructing the user to register as a new member, and as shown in FIG. 4B, stores the input email address ("abc@def") and input password ("123456") in association with the registered email address 407 and registered password 408 in the member registration database 406. The member registration control unit 102 then stores a preset number of site currencies (for example, "0") in association with the registered site currency number 409 (number of discount currencies 409a and number of used currencies 409b) in the member registration database 406 associated with the input email address ("abc@def"). This completes the user's membership registration for the store search site.

[0041] Then, the member registration control unit 102 logs in the user terminal 10 of the registered user to the store search site. This allows the user on the store side to log in to the store search site and then use the store search site.

[0042] The registered site currency numbers (discount currency number 409a and usage currency number 409b) of a newly registered user are usually set to "0." However, for example, if the membership registration control unit 102 receives the email address of another user (introducer) who has already registered as a member and referral information indicating that the other user (introducer) has introduced the user, and the store user registers as a new member, a predetermined site currency number for the introduced user (e.g., "20 cash" or "20 coins") may be stored in the registered site currency number 409 of the user (introducer), or a predetermined site currency number for the introducer (e.g., "50 cash" or "50 coins") may be stored in the registered site currency number 409 of the other user (introducer). Here, in an embodiment of the present invention, since the discount currency number 409a and the usage currency number 409b are set, for example, at the time of introduction, a predetermined site currency number may be set in one or both of the discount currency number 409a and the usage currency number 409b.

[0043] Now, when a user who has already registered as a member checks member screen 400 in Figure 4A and selects "If you are already registered, click here" key 405, member registration control unit 102 accepts the selection of "If you are already registered, click here" key 405, displays a specified login screen, and accepts input of the registered email address and registered password from the user.

[0044] Here, as shown in FIG. 5A, login screen 500 displays a "Login" message 501, an email address input field 502, a password input field 503, a check box 504 for recording login information, a "Login" key 505, and a "Forgot your password?" key 506.

[0045] When a user checks the login screen 500, enters a specified email address ("abc@def") and a specified password ("123456") into the respective input fields 502 and 503, and selects the "Login" key 505, the member registration control unit 102 accepts the selection of the "Login" key 505, and refers to the member registration database 406 to determine whether or not login is possible.

[0046] Specifically, the member registration control unit 102 determines whether there is a registered email address in the referenced member registration database 406 that is the same as the input email address ("abc@def"), and whether the input password ("123456") matches the registered password associated with the registered email address that exists.

[0047] If, as a result of the determination, there is no registered email address that is the same as the input email address ("abc@def"), or if the input password ("123456") does not match the registered password associated with an existing registered email address, the member registration control unit 102 displays an error screen on the user terminal 10 indicating that there is an error in the input email address ("abc@def") and input password ("123456"), and prompts the user to enter the correct email address and password.

[0048] On the other hand, if a registered email address identical to the input email address ("abc@def") exists and the input password ("123456") matches the registered password associated with the existing registered email address, the member registration control unit 102 determines that the input email address ("abc@def") and input password ("123456") are correct and logs the user terminal 10 into the store search site. This allows users who have already registered as members to use the store search site.

[0049] Incidentally, when a registered user who has forgotten their password selects the "Forgot Password" key 506 on the login screen 500 of FIG. 5A, the member registration control unit 102 accepts the selection of the "Forgot Password" key 506, displays a password reissue screen, and accepts input of a new password from the user.

[0050] Here, as shown in FIG. 5B, the password reissue screen 507 displays a "Password reissue" message 508, an email address input field 509, a predetermined message 510 (for example, "Please enter your email address. A password reissue email will be sent to the entered email address."), and a "Password reissue" key 511.

[0051] When a user checks password reissue screen 507, enters a predetermined email address ("abc@def") in input field 509 and selects "password reissue" key 511, member registration control unit 102 accepts the selection of "password reissue" key 511, references member registration database 406, identifies registered email address 407 corresponding to the entered email address ("abc@def"), and deletes registered password 408 associated with the identified registered email address 407. Then, member registration control unit 102 issues a new password using a predetermined password issuance program, stores the new password in the deleted registered password 408, and notifies the identified registered email address 407 of the new password. This allows a user who has forgotten their password to log in again.

[0052] Now, when the member registration control unit 102 logs in the user terminal 10, a predetermined My Page screen that displays keys for various functions in a selectable manner is displayed on the user terminal 10, and the selection of a predetermined key is accepted from the user on the store side.

[0053] 6, a "My Page" message 601, a "Notice" key 602, a "Comment" key 603, an "Edit Account" key 604, and a "Basic Settings" key 605 are displayed on the My Page screen 600. When the "Notice" key 602 is selected, a notice 606 from the administrator of the server 11 is displayed as the "Notice" along with the date and content of the notice.

[0054] Furthermore, when the "Comment" key 607 is selected, a comment 608a made by a first user 607a (for example, user AAA) is displayed as a "Comment," and a reply key 609a is displayed which allows the logged-in user to reply to user AAA, as well as a report key 610a which allows the logged-in user to report illegality or the like in response to user AAA's comment to the administrator of the server 11. When the logged-in user selects the reply key 609a, a reply field 611a and a reply execution key 612a are displayed.

[0055] Here, when a second user 607a (for example, user BBB) makes a comment as a "comment," the content 608b, a reply key 609b, and a report key 610b are displayed. Here, when a logged-in user enters the content in the reply field 611b and selects the reply execution key 612a, a delete key 612b is displayed, which allows the logged-in user to delete the content of their own reply.

[0056] Here, when the logged-in user selects the "Edit Account" key 604, the member registration control unit 102 displays a predetermined account editing screen on the user terminal 10 and accepts the selection of a predetermined key from the user on the store side.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 7, the account editing screen 700 has an "Edit Account" message 701, a user name input field 702, a display field 703 for the email address of the currently logged-in user, a gender selection field 704 (e.g., male, female, no selection), a prefecture input field 705, an email newsletter selection field 706 (e.g., receive, no selection), a notification selection field 707 (e.g., receive, no selection), a like / comment notification selection field 708 (e.g., receive, no selection), a new message selection field 709 (e.g., receive, no selection), and a notification of other users. A selection field 710 (e.g., show, don't show) for showing favorites to friends, a selection field 711 (e.g., show, don't show) for showing favorites to friends, a selection field 712 (e.g., show, don't show) for showing your base to others, a selection field 713 (e.g., show, don't show) for showing your base to friends, a link input field 714 for SNS (Twitter (registered trademark), Facebook (registered trademark), Instagram (registered trademark), YouTube (registered trademark), TikTok (registered trademark), etc.), and a registration key 715 are displayed.

[0058] Here, when the logged-in user inputs information into the input field and selection field and selects registration key 715, member registration control unit 102 accepts the input information and the selection of registration key 715. Here, if the logged-in user wants to make information public in selection field 710 for showing favorites to others, member registration control unit 102 displays a confirmation screen for public settings, has the logged-in user select a confirmation key on the confirmation screen, and then sets account information. Then, member registration control unit 102 associates the input and selected information and stores it in the account information database.

[0059] Here, there are no particular limitations on the account information database 800, but for example, as shown in Fig. 8, the account information database 800 stores a registered email address 801 and input selection items 802 (e.g., user name, SNS link destination) on the account editing screen 700 in association with each other. The member registration control unit 102 then acquires the email address ("abc@def") of the currently logged-in user, and stores the acquired email address ("abc@def") and the input / selected information in association with each item in the account information database 800. This completes the registration of the user's account information.

[0060] Meanwhile, registered users can register their own stores. For example, a store user searches for their store on a store search site to register detailed information about their store. The store search site searches for stores posted by other users. When the store user finds their store on the store search site and enters a specific store registration key, the store registration control unit 103 of the server 11 associates the specific store with the user terminal 10 currently logged in to the store search site, displays a store registration screen, and accepts input of detailed information including the location information of the specific store and the amount of site currency for reservation that will be provided to the person who made a reservation for the store (FIG. 2: S103).

[0061] Here, there is no particular limitation on the method by which a store user is associated with a store. For example, after registering as a member, the store user may post information about his or her store on a store search site, causing the store registration control unit 103 to associate the logged-in user terminal 10 of the store user with the store. Alternatively, if the store user has not yet registered as a member, he or she may find a store posted by another registered user on the store search site and register as a member from there, causing the store registration control unit 103 to associate the logged-in user terminal 10 of the store user with the store. Alternatively, after the user finds his or her store, when proceeding with member registration, the store registration control unit 103 may inquire of the logged-in user terminal 10 whether the logged-in user terminal 10 is a member or a store. If the logged-in user terminal 10 answers that it is a store, the store registration control unit 103 may recognize the user as a store user and associate the logged-in user terminal 10 of the store user with the store.

[0062] Detailed store information includes the store's location information, and can also include, for example, the store name, address, business hours, an introductory video for the store, price range, products (or services), and prices set for the products.

[0063] In an embodiment of the present invention, for example, as shown in FIG. 9 , the store registration screen 900 includes a “Store Registration” message 901, a header image attachment field 902, a profile image attachment field 903, a store name input field 904, a person in charge input field 905, a selection field 906 for accepting reservation requests (e.g., accept, not accept), a genre input field 907, a postal code input field 908, an address search key 908a by postal code, an address input field 909, a telephone number input field 910, and an input field 911 for business hours (e.g., input of the opening time to closing time for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday). , regular holiday settings, etc.), a serving method input field 912 (for example, selection settings such as in-store, terrace seating, takeout, delivery, staff delivery, drive-through, curbside, mail order / order, food delivery, visiting chef, mail order / store goods, etc.), a number of seats input field 913, a selection field 914 for whether or not the restaurant is reserved, a parking input field 915, and a payment method input field 916 (for example, cash, credit card, PayPay (registered trademark), Rakuten Pay (registered trademark), nanaco (registered trademark), transportation IC (such as Suica (registered trademark)), QUICPay (registered trademark), debit card, prepaid card, LINE 916, a selection field 917 for non-smoking / smoking (for example, selection settings for non-smoking, smoking allowed, separate smoking and non-smoking areas, smoking room available, e-cigarettes only allowed, etc.), a price range input field 918 (for example, input settings for daytime and nighttime), an input field 919 for regional coupons etc., an input field 920 for the nearest station / distance from the station (for example, 0.1 km from the station, etc.), an input field 921 for recommendations / comments, a content save key 922 for saving the content, and a reservation request setting key 923 for saving the content and setting a reservation request.

[0064] Now, when the user on the store side checks the store registration screen 900, he or she inputs information into the input and selection fields and selects the Save Content key 922 or the Set Reservation Request key 923, the store registration control unit 103 accepts the input information and the selection of the Save Content key 922 or the Set Reservation Request key 923. Then, using the store registration database, the store registration control unit 103 registers the store on the store search site by associating the input and selected information as detailed store information and the number of site currency for reservations that will be provided to the person who makes a reservation at the store with the detailed store information.

[0065] Here, there is no particular limitation on the store registration database 1000, but for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the store registration database 1000 stores a registered email address 1001, input selection items 1002 (e.g., header image, recommendations, comments) on the store registration screen 900, and the number of site currencies for reservations 1003 in association with each other.

[0066] In an embodiment of the present invention, a discount currency number for reservation 1003a and a used currency number for reservation 1003b are set in the site currency number for reservation 1003. The store registration control unit 103 acquires the email address ("abc@def") of the logged-in user, and stores the acquired email address ("abc@def") and the input / selected information in association with each item in the store registration database 1000.

[0067] In this embodiment of the present invention, the site currency number for reservation 1003 can be set by the administrator of the server 11. For example, the discount currency number for reservation 1003a is set to "150 cash" and the usage currency number for reservation 1003b is set to "15,000 coins." This completes the registration of the store on the store search site.

[0068] The site currency number for reservations 1003 may be freely set by users of the restaurant, as well as by the administrator of server 11, by providing an input field for currency setting. For example, if a curry restaurant with a customer spend of 1,000 yen sets the site currency number for reservations to 100 yen, advertising costs will be 10%, which will be a significant burden. Therefore, restaurants with low customer spend can reduce advertising costs by setting a low site currency number for reservations. Similarly, if a sushi restaurant with a customer spend of 10,000 yen sets the site currency number for reservations to 300 yen, advertising costs will be 3%, which will be a significant burden. Therefore, restaurants with high customer spend can achieve a higher advertising effect by setting a high site currency number for reservations. Furthermore, if the site currency number for reservations 1003 is related to a customer referral fee paid by the restaurant user to the administrator of server 11, the setting field for the site currency number for reservations 1003 may be changed to a setting field for a customer referral fee.

[0069] Furthermore, as described above, when two types of site currencies can be set for a reservation, the number of discount currencies and the number of currencies used, the store user simply enters the number of site currencies for each reservation. For example, because the number of discount currencies for a reservation is related to the price discount, the store user simply enters a predetermined number of currencies (e.g., "150 cash") as the number of discount currencies for a reservation in the currency setting input field. If a referral fee setting field is used instead of a setting field for the number of discount currencies for a reservation, the number of discount currencies for a reservation is set by inputting the referral fee. Furthermore, because the number of currencies used for a reservation is related only to use within the site, the store user simply enters a predetermined number of currencies (e.g., "15,000 coins") as the number of currencies used for a reservation in the currency setting input field. Note that it is also possible to set only the number of discount currencies for reservations and not the number of currencies used for reservations, or vice versa.

[0070] Here, once a store user has completed store registration, the registered store can be searched for on the store search site. In this way, multiple store users each register their own stores on the store search site, and detailed information about many stores is accumulated on the store search site. Also, when a member user posts a store on the store search site as word-of-mouth information, minimum information such as the store name and address is registered, and detailed store information can be accumulated.

[0071] On the other hand, when a member-side user who uses a store search site uses the store search site, the process is as follows: That is, in S101, when the member-side user accesses the store search site using their own user terminal 10, the search control unit 101 displays a search screen of the store search site on the user terminal 10, prompting the user to search for a store (FIG. 2: S101). Here, when the user registers as a member or logs in, they select a member registration key or login key, and the member registration control unit 102 displays a member screen of the store search site on the user terminal 10, prompting the user to register as a member or log in (FIG. 2: S102). These are the same as those described above, so their explanation will be omitted.

[0072] Then, the member registration control unit 102 logs in the user terminal 10, displays the My Page screen, and accepts the selection of a predetermined key from the member-side user.

[0073] Here, when a member user inputs a predetermined store search key, the screen display control unit 104 of the server 11 accepts the input of the store search key and displays on the user terminal 10 a map in which stores located nearby are arranged with the set location information of the user terminal 10 at the center, based on detailed information of the registered store (FIG. 2: S104). Note that the process from S104 onwards is the same for store users as well.

[0074] Here, there is no particular limitation on the display method of the screen display control unit 104. For example, the screen display control unit 104 acquires the set location information of the user terminal 10. Here, there is no particular limitation on the set location information of the user terminal 10. For example, the set location information can be the current location information of the user terminal 10 or set location information preset by the user. The set location information is composed of information based on the address and location of the store. Next, the screen display control unit 104 searches for the addresses of stores included in a predetermined circular range formed with a predetermined radius (e.g., 500 m) centered on the set location information of the user terminal 10. Here, the screen display control unit 104 utilizes stores already posted by other registered users on the store search site, detailed information about registered stores, and the store registration database 1000. Then, the screen display control unit 104 acquires the name of the store associated with the address in the searched store registration database 1000, generates a map centered on the set location information of the user terminal 10, and places an icon of the store at the address of the store with the store name on the generated map, and displays the map on the user terminal 10.

[0075] Here, the type of map is not particularly limited, and examples include two-dimensional maps and three-dimensional maps, but in the embodiment of the present invention, a three-dimensional map is assumed. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 11A, the screen display control unit 104 displays a three-dimensional map 1101 on which store icons 1102 are arranged on a map screen 1100.

[0076] In this way, by having the screen display control unit 104 display the three-dimensional map 1101, it is possible to give the user a sense of three-dimensional geography, making it easier for the user to find the icon 1102 of a desired store.

[0077] Here, the screen display control unit 104 displays a store icon 1102 according to the type of store on the 3D map 1101. For example, if the store is a ramen shop, an icon 1102 representing ramen is displayed, if the store is a Western-style restaurant such as a French restaurant, an icon 1102 representing steak is displayed, and if the store is an izakaya, an icon 1102 representing a jug and knobs is displayed. This allows the store icon 1102 to stand out on the 3D map 1101 to the user, improving the ease of searching for stores.

[0078] Furthermore, the screen display control unit 104 displays icons 1103 of landmarks such as train and subway station names on the three-dimensional map 1101. This can further give the user a sense of geography.

[0079] Here, the screen display control unit 104 uses the member registration database 406 to obtain the number of site currencies 409 held by the logged-in user, and displays a site currency number display field 1104 above the map screen 1100, displaying the obtained number of site currencies. Here, the site currency number display field 1104 is displayed with a discounted currency number field 1104a and a used currency number field 1104b separated into the discounted currency number field 1104a and the used currency number field 1104b, respectively. The discounted currency number field 1104a displays the number of discounted currencies 409a held by the user (e.g., "12,345,678 cash"), and the used currency number field 1104b displays the used currency number 409b held by the user (e.g., "12,345,678 coins"). This allows the user to easily check the number of site currencies they own by checking the map screen 1100.

[0080] Furthermore, the screen display control unit 104 displays a plurality of selectable icon operation keys 1105 having various functions below the map screen 1100. There are no particular limitations on the types of icon operation keys 1105, but for example, as shown in Fig. 11A, the icon operation keys 1105 include an icon display switch key 1106, a jump to current location key 1107, a jump to base key 1108, a store information search key 1109, and a background music and sound effects ON / OFF key 1110.

[0081] Here, the function of each operation key 1105 will be explained. For example, when the user selects the icon display switching key 1106, the screen display control unit 104 displays a plurality of other icon operation keys 1111 on the map screen 1100, as shown in Fig. 11B. This allows the user to recognize and operate the other plurality of icon operation keys 1111. On the other hand, if the other plurality of icon operation keys 1111 occupy the map screen 1100 and make it difficult to see the map screen 1100, when the user selects the icon display switching key 1106, the screen display control unit 104 will erase the other plurality of icon operation keys 1111 and display the first icon operation key 1105, as shown in Fig. 11A. This ensures visibility for the user.

[0082] Here, other icon operation keys 1111 include, for example, a favorite filter key 1112, a store key 1113 where reservations can be made, a route guidance key 1114, a collection of belongings and purchase key 1115, a like display key 1116, a top screen switch key 1117, an account settings screen switch key 1118, a review posting screen switch key 1119, an outing map screen switch key 1120, and a my screen switch key 1121.

[0083] When the user selects the jump to current location key 1107, the screen display control unit 104 displays a map screen 1100 with the current location 1200 of the user terminal 10 at the center, as shown in Fig. 12A. Only users who are permitted to use the current location of the user terminal 10 can use the jump to current location key 1107 to jump to the current location. This allows the user to quickly display a 3D map with the current location at the center.

[0084] Furthermore, when the user selects the jump to base key 1108, the screen display control unit 104 uses the set position previously set by the currently logged-in user as the base, and displays the base 1201 as the center on the map screen 1100, as shown in Fig. 12B. This allows the user to quickly display a 3D map centered on the set position. Also, an icon 1201 of the user's set position information is displayed on the base.

[0085] Furthermore, when the user selects store information search key 1109, the screen display control unit 104 displays a store search screen 1300 on the map screen 1100, as shown in FIG. 13A. Here, a store search field 1301 and an information search field 1302 are displayed on the store search screen 1300, and when a store name or keyword is entered in the store search field 1301, the screen display control unit 104 searches for the store in the store registration database. Furthermore, when a keyword is entered in the information search field 1302, the screen display control unit 104 searches for the keyword in other databases. This allows the user to easily search for desired stores and information.

[0086] Furthermore, when the user selects the BGM and sound effects ON / OFF key 1110, the screen display control unit 104 displays a predetermined BGM and sound effects ON / OFF screen on the map screen 1100. On the BGM and sound effects ON / OFF screen, the played BGM and sound effects can be switched ON / OFF. This allows the user to turn the BGM and sound effects ON / OFF.

[0087] Furthermore, when the user selects the favorite filter key 1112, the screen display control unit 104 displays a favorite filter screen 1303 on the map screen 1100, as shown in FIG. 13B. Here, the favorite filter screen 1303 displays a no-favorite designation field 1304, a my favorites field 1305, and a followed people's favorites field 1306. When the user selects the no-favorite designation field 1304, the favorite filter screen 1303 is cleared, and the map screen 1100 is displayed without designating any favorites. When the user selects the my favorites field 1305, the favorite filter screen 1303 is cleared, and the map screen 1100 is displayed with only the user's favorite stores displayed. When the user selects the followed people's favorites field 1306, a followed people list screen 1400 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 14A. When a user selects a person they are following from the list screen 1400, the list screen 1400 disappears and the map screen 1100 is displayed, showing only the favorite stores of the selected person they are following. In this way, the user can easily search for a desired store.

[0088] Furthermore, when the user selects a store key 1113 for which reservations are available, the screen display control unit 104 displays, on the map screen 1100, an icon of the store that can be reserved at the time the store key 1113 for which reservations are available, as shown in FIG. 14B , in a balloon 1401. This allows the user to easily search for stores that can be reserved. Here, the balloon 1401 displays the number of site currency for reservations that a user who makes a reservation and visits the store can acquire. This allows the user to make a reservation taking into account the number of site currency for reservations. Note that, in this state, if the user selects a store key 1113 for which reservations are available again, the screen display control unit 104 erases the balloon 1401 and returns to the normal map screen 1100 display.

[0089] 15A, the screen display control unit 104 displays a route guidance screen 1500 on the map screen 1100. The route guidance screen 1500 displays a departure point search field 1501, a destination search field 1502, a route key 1503, and an animation key 1504. The current location, a base, or a departure point selected by the user is input into the departure point search field 1501, and a store name or a destination selected by the user is input into the destination search field 1502. When the user inputs a predetermined departure point (e.g., the current location) into the departure point search field 1501, inputs a predetermined destination (e.g., a ramen shop) into the destination search field 1502, and selects the route key 1503, the screen display control unit 104 displays a route from the input departure point to the destination on the 3D map 1101. Furthermore, when the user selects the animation key 1504, the screen display control unit 104 displays the input route from the departure point to the destination on the 3D map 1101, and also displays an animation of the user's vehicle moving along the route, allowing the user to easily visually understand the route from the departure point to the destination.

[0090] Furthermore, when the user selects the property collection and purchase key 1115, the screen display control unit 104 displays a property collection and purchase screen 1505 on the map screen 1100, as shown in FIG. 15B. Here, the property collection and purchase screen 1505 displays a list 1506 of the user's vehicle items and a list 1507 of the user's base items. The vehicles and bases (such as houses) are configured using CG models. An "owner" 1508 is displayed for vehicles and bases purchased by the user, and an in-use mark 1509 is set for each vehicle and base currently in use by the user. When the user selects a specific item (for example, a vehicle icon) from the vehicle item list 1506 or the base item list 1507, the screen display control unit 104 displays an item purchase screen 1600 on the map screen 1100, as shown in FIG. 16A. The item purchase screen 1600 displays the amount of site currency held by the logged-in user (here, a discounted currency number field 1601a and a used currency number field 1601b), a description 1602 of the item to be purchased, a purchase key 1603 indicating the amount of site currency for purchase (the number of discounted currency or the number of used currency), and a cancel key 1604. This allows the user to purchase a base indicating an item with the user's set location information or a virtual vehicle for the user. Note that the property collection and purchase screen 1500 may sell icons and color changes for the icon operation keys, or may be configured to allow the purchase of site currency.

[0091] 16B, the screen display control unit 104 displays on the map screen 1100 a number of hearts 1605 corresponding to the number of likes users have given to comments (replies, reviews, articles, etc.) associated with a store icon on the 3D map 1101, as if they are bursting out from the store icon. This allows the user to quickly check the icons of stores with a large number of likes.

[0092] Furthermore, when the user selects the top screen switching key 1117, the screen display control unit 104 displays a predetermined top screen switching screen on the map screen 1100. The top screen switching screen is a screen for transitioning from the map screen 1100 to a preset web top screen. This allows the user to quickly move to the top screen.

[0093] Furthermore, when the user selects the account setting screen switching key 1118, the screen display control unit 104 displays a predetermined account setting screen on the map screen 1100. The account setting screen is a screen for transitioning from the map screen 1100 to the My Page screen. This allows the user to quickly move to the My Page screen.

[0094] Now, when the user selects the review posting screen switching key 1119, the screen display control unit 104 accepts the selection of the review posting screen switching key 1119, and the review processing control unit 105 of the server 11 displays the review posting screen on the user terminal 10 and accepts input of review information from the user terminal 10 to a specified store (Figure 2: S105).

[0095] Here, there is no particular limitation on the display method of the review processing control unit 105. For example, as shown in FIG. 17 , the review posting screen 1700 displays a "Post" message 1701, a store name search field 1702, a "Stores close to current location" key 1703, a "Stores close to base" key 1704, a list of nearby store candidates 1705, an address input field 1706, a genre input field 1707, a hashtag input field 1708, an image attachment field 1709, an image type (single item or course) selection field 1710, and a post text input field 1711. This allows the user to post a comment to a specific store. Furthermore, the review posting screen 1700 may be configured to include a "Like" key so that the user can select the "Like" key.

[0096] Here, the review posting screen 1700 is a normal posting screen, but the review processing control unit 105 displays a review posting screen for site currency on which the user can input review information to obtain site currency for reviews. For example, as shown in FIG. 18 , the review posting screen 1800 for site currency displays a "Enter details" message 1801, an image attachment field 1802 for the image category and price, an amount input field 1803, a video URL input field 1804, an input field 1805 for the daytime rate or evening rate (tax included) per person, an input field 1806 for the usage scenario, an input field 1807 for business hours, a field 1808 for selecting non-smoking / smoking, an input field 1809 for payment method, an input field 1810 for whether reservations are possible, an input field 1811 for the provision method, a "Save draft" key 1812, and a "Post" key 1813. Here, the "Enter details" message 1801 states, "*You will receive coins for each item you enter. *In the case of fraudulent posts, coins may be revoked even after they have been awarded.", and for each item in the input and selection fields, the number of predetermined site currency for reviews 1814 that can be acquired by entering information (for example, the number of currency to be used, "5 coins") is displayed. This makes it possible to encourage users to enter word-of-mouth information by using the acquisition of site currency as an incentive.

[0097] Now, when a member user checks the review posting screen 1700 and the site currency review posting screen 1800, inputs information into the input field and selection field, and selects the "Post" key 1813, the review processing control unit 105 accepts the input information and the selection of the "Post" key 1813. Then, the review processing control unit 105 associates the user information of the user terminal 10 with the input store details.

[0098] Here, the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 is not particularly limited in its association method, but for example, the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 refers to a word-of-mouth information database. As shown in Fig. 19A, the word-of-mouth information database 1900 stores a registered email address 1901, a store name 1902, input selection items 1903 (e.g., genre, post text) of the word-of-mouth posting screen 1700, and input selection items 1904 (e.g., image category, price, provision method) of the word-of-mouth posting screen 1800 for site currency, in association with each other.

[0099] Then, the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 acquires the email address ("abc@def") of the logged-in user, and stores the acquired email address ("abc@def"), the name of the store for which the user has entered word-of-mouth information, and the input / selected information in association with each item in the word-of-mouth information database 1900. This completes the registration of word-of-mouth information by the user. Note that the word-of-mouth information database 1900 may also store the posting time when the word-of-mouth information was posted in association with the information.

[0100] Here, when a user posts a review and the review information is confirmed by registering it, the review processing control unit 105 adds the number of site currencies for a specified review to the number of site currencies for the user information associated with the detailed information of the store whose review information has been confirmed.

[0101] Here, the method of addition by the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 is not particularly limited, but for example, the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 uses the word-of-mouth information database 1900 and the member registration database 406 to identify the registered user email address 1901 in the word-of-mouth information database 1900 for which word-of-mouth information has been confirmed and the number of registered site currencies 409 associated with the registered user email address 407 in the member registration database 406. Then, as shown in FIG. 19B , the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 adds the predetermined number of site currencies for word-of-mouth to the registered number of registered site currencies 409 held by the user of the registered email address 407 for which word-of-mouth information has been confirmed in the member registration database 406.

[0102] In an embodiment of the present invention, the number of items for which information has been entered is multiplied by a certain number of currencies to be used ("5 coins"), and the resulting value is calculated as the number of currencies within the review site. Therefore, for example, if a user enters information for three items, the review processing control unit 105 adds the product ("15 coins") obtained by multiplying three items by the certain number of currencies to be used ("5 coins") to the number of currencies to be used 409b within the registered site 409 associated with the registered user email address 407. This makes it possible to provide an incentive for users to post reviews.

[0103] In the above description, the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 adds the number of currencies used as the number of site currencies for word-of-mouth according to the number of input fields for word-of-mouth information, but this is not limited to this. For example, since the number of discount currencies 409a and the number of used currencies 409b are set in the number of registered site currencies 409, the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 may add a fixed number of discounted currencies ("50 cash") to the number of discounted currencies 409a, or may add a fixed number of used currencies ("10,000 coins") to the number of used currencies 409b, depending on the settings of the user on the store side or the administrator of the server 11.

[0104] In addition, when the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 adds the number of in-site currencies for word-of-mouth to the number of in-site currencies of the user, it may notify the user using the registered user email address 407 that the in-site currency for word-of-mouth has been granted.

[0105] In the above example, the review information is confirmed and the site currency for reviews is immediately incremented when the user posts a review. However, the review information may contain content that violates legal laws. Therefore, it is possible to presume that the review information is confirmed when the user posts a review, and first increment the site currency for reviews. Later, with the approval of the administrator of server 11 or the store user, the incremented site currency for reviews may be confirmed, or with the approval of the administrator of server 11 or the store user, the incremented site currency for reviews may be decremented. In particular, if the review information contains inappropriate language, the administrator of server 11 or the store user may delete the review information and decrement (cancel) the incremented site currency for reviews.

[0106] Alternatively, as another method, for example, the word-of-mouth information may be provisionally registered once, and then the number of site currencies for word-of-mouth may be added after approval from the administrator of server 11 or the user on the store side, or the number of site currencies for word-of-mouth may not be added after approval from the administrator of server 11 or the user on the store side.

[0107] For example, when the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 provisionally registers word-of-mouth information, it uses the store registration database 1000 and the word-of-mouth information database 1900 to identify the registered email address of the user (on the store side) of the store name, and displays a confirmation screen for the provisionally registered word-of-mouth information on the user terminal 10 of the user. Here, there is no particular limitation on the type of word-of-mouth information confirmation screen, but for example, the contents of the provisionally registered word-of-mouth information database 1900, an approval key, and a denial key are displayed.

[0108] Therefore, when a user on the store side looks at the review title and content on the review information confirmation screen, determines that there is no problem (violation) with the review information, and selects the approval key, the review processing control unit 105 accepts the selection of the approval key, transitions the provisional registration in the review information database 1900 to a final registration, and finalizes the review information. Then, the review processing control unit 105 adds the predetermined site currency number for reviews to the site currency number of the user information associated with the detailed information of the store whose review information has been finalized.

[0109] On the other hand, if a store user who has viewed the review information confirmation screen determines that there is a problem (violation) in the review information and selects the denial key, the review processing control unit 105 accepts the selection of the denial key, erases the provisional registration in the review information database 1900, and notifies the provisionally registered user, using the registered user email address 1901, that the review information is inappropriate and has been erased. This allows the user to enter an appropriate review title and review content.

[0110] 11B, when the user selects the outing map screen switching key 1120, the screen display control unit 104 displays a predetermined outing map screen switching screen on the map 1100. The outing map screen switching screen is a screen for transitioning to the outing map screen, and the outing map displays a plurality of selectable routes (courses), such as a date course or a bar photo course. For example, when the user selects a specific course on the outing map screen, the screen display control unit 104 accepts the selection of the specific course and displays a 3D map 2000 showing the specific course, photos 2001 showing famous spots on the specific course displayed on the 3D map 2000, and explanatory text 2002 explaining the spots, as shown in FIG. When the user scrolls the photo 2001 or the description 2002, the screen display control unit 104 moves the 3D map 2000 in conjunction with the scrolling to the location of the photo 2001 or the description 2002 that is the subject of the scrolling. This allows the user to enjoy each point on the 3D map 2000 while looking at the photo 2001 or the description 2002.

[0111] Furthermore, when the user selects the My Page screen switching key 1121, the screen display control unit 104 switches to and displays the My Page screen. The My Page screen is the same as described above. This allows the user to easily move to the My Page screen.

[0112] Next, an explanation will be given of a user making a restaurant reservation. For example, when a user selects icon 1102 of a specific restaurant (e.g., "Ramen Uma!") from the 3D map 1101 on the map screen 1100, the screen display control unit 104 accepts the selection of icon 1102 of the specific restaurant ("Ramen Uma!") and displays icon 1102 of the specific restaurant enlarged at a predetermined magnification rate, as shown in Fig. 21A. Furthermore, the screen display control unit 104 refers to the restaurant registration database 1000 to obtain detailed information about the selected restaurant ("Ramen Uma!"), and displays a restaurant information screen 2100 of the specific restaurant ("Ramen Uma!") below the map screen 1100.

[0113] Here, the store information screen 2100 is not particularly limited, but for example, the store information screen 2100 displays a store name 2101 ("Ramen Uma!"), a favorites display 2102, a price range 2103 ("Lunch: ¥1000-¥2000," "Dinner: ¥1000-¥2000"), business hours 2104 ("10:00-20:00"), a route display 2105, an introductory video 2106, products and prices 2107, a review posting screen switching key 1119 as a shortcut key, a route guidance key 1114, a reservation availability display 2108, and a reservation icon 2109. This allows the user to check detailed information about the selected store. Furthermore, the introductory video 2106 is displayed, allowing the user to check the specifics of the store.

[0114] Here, the favorite display 2102 is displayed in a specific color (e.g., blue) if the store is the user's favorite store, and is displayed in white if the store is not the user's favorite store, so the user can tell whether the store is their favorite or not by looking at the color of the favorite display 2102.

[0115] The route display 2105 is a display for getting to the selected store, and displays the distance from the current location to the store (1.5 km), the distance from the base to the store (500 m), and the distance from a nearby landmark such as a station to the store (200 m). This allows the user to immediately understand the distance to the selected store.

[0116] Furthermore, the reservation availability display 2108 displays "Reservations not available" if the store does not allow reservations, and displays a message encouraging the user to acquire the site currency for reservations (for example, "300 cash will be accumulated" for the discount currency for reservations, or "1,000 coins will be accumulated" for the usage currency for reservations) instead of "Reservations available" as shown in FIG. 21B if the store allows reservations. This allows the user to immediately check whether the store allows reservations. Furthermore, by displaying a message encouraging the user to acquire the site currency for reservations, the user feels an incentive to make a reservation at the selected store, and is encouraged to make a reservation.

[0117] Furthermore, the reservation icon 2109 is linked to the display 2108 indicating whether or not a reservation is possible, and if "reservations are not possible," an icon indicating that reservations are not accepted is displayed, and an icon indicating that reservations are accepted is displayed, as shown in Fig. 21B. This allows the user to make a reservation immediately if the store is available for reservation.

[0118] Here, if word-of-mouth information is associated with the selected restaurant ("Ramen Uma!"), the screen display control unit 104 displays word-of-mouth information 2110 associated with the restaurant around the enlarged restaurant icon 1102. For example, the screen display control unit 104 refers to the word-of-mouth information database 1900, acquires a posted message for the selected restaurant ("Ramen Uma!"), and displays the acquired posted message 2110 around the enlarged restaurant icon 1102. Note that if the posted message 2110 has a large number of characters, the posted message 2110 may be abbreviated to a predetermined number of characters before being displayed. This allows the user to check the word-of-mouth information 2110 for the selected restaurant and consider whether or not to make a reservation at the restaurant.

[0119] 21B, the selected restaurant is a "French restaurant," and the screen display control unit 104 enlarges the icon 1102 of the selected specific restaurant, displays a restaurant information screen 2100 for the specific restaurant ("Bistro Uma! French"), and, if word-of-mouth information is associated with the specific restaurant, also displays word-of-mouth information 2110. In this way, the present invention makes it possible to easily check detailed restaurant information and word-of-mouth information.

[0120] Now, when a user checks the store information screen 2100, decides that they want to make a reservation at a specific store, and selects a reservation key for that specific store, the store reservation control unit 106 of the server 11 accepts the selection of the reservation key, displays a reservation request screen on the user terminal 10, and accepts a reservation for the specific store from the user terminal 10 (Figure 2: S106).

[0121] Here, there is no particular limitation on the display method of the store reservation control unit 106. For example, as shown in FIG. 22, the reservation request screen 2200 may display a "reservation request" message 2201, a store name 2202 ("Ramen Uma!"), a store phone number 2203 ("0123456789"), a cancellation response 2204 (for example, "Please call the store if you wish to cancel a reservation on the day"), an input field 2205 for the name of the person making the reservation, a calendar 2206 for specifying the date of visit, an input field 2207 for inputting the time of entry, an input field 2208 for inputting the number of people in the store, and a reservation request message 2209. The page displays a message 2209 (for example, "If you make a reservation or visit this store now, you will be given 50 cash for each visitor. *It will take about one month from the date of your visit for the cash to be awarded.") stating that the user can earn site currency for the reservation, an input field 2210 for the number of discount currencies to be used, a display 2211 of the upper limit of the number of discount currencies that can be used, a field 2212 for inputting a phone number, a field 2213 for inputting an email address, a field 2214 for inputting requests, a check box 2215 for agreeing to the terms of use, and a "Confirm reservation request" key 2216.

[0122] Here, for example, the input information from the name of the person making the reservation to the request constitutes the reservation information, and the input value of the amount of discount currency to be used corresponds to the amount of discount that the store will apply to the price of the product ordered by the user who made the reservation at the time of payment. Also, the "Confirm reservation request" key 2216 may display, for example, information that indicates that the site currency will be obtained by confirming the reservation, the timing at which the site currency will be obtained, and that if the reservation cannot be made, the reservation will be deleted.

[0123] Now, after checking the reservation request screen 2200, the member-side user enters information in the input and selection fields, checks the checkbox 2215, and selects the "Confirm reservation request" key 2216. The store reservation control unit 106 then displays the entered information, reservation key, and cancel key on the user terminal 10 for the user to confirm. When the user selects the reservation key, the store reservation control unit 106 accepts the selection of the reservation key and associates the user information of the user terminal 10 with the detailed information of the selected store.

[0124] Here, the store reservation control unit 106 may associate the information by any method, but for example, the store reservation control unit 106 may refer to a reservation information database. As shown in FIG. 23A, the reservation information database 2300 stores store names 2301, registered email addresses 2302, and input selection items 2303 (e.g., name of person making reservation, requests) on the reservation request screen 2200 in association with each other.

[0125] The store reservation control unit 106 then acquires the email address ("abc@def") of the logged-in user, as well as the store name ("Ramen Uma!"), and stores the acquired store name ("Ramen Uma!"), the acquired email address ("abc@def"), and the input / selected information in association with each item in the reservation information database 2300. This completes the provisional registration of the reservation information by the user. The reservation information database 2300 may also store the reserved reservation time in association with the information.

[0126] Here, since the reservation information needs to take into account the schedule and circumstances of the restaurant where the reservation is made, there is a certain risk in confirming the reservation as is at the time the user makes the reservation. Therefore, once the provisional registration of the reservation information is completed, the restaurant reservation control unit 106 uses the restaurant registration database 1000 and the reservation information database 2300 to identify the registered email address of the restaurant user of the restaurant name ("Ramen Uma!"), and displays a confirmation screen for the provisionally registered reservation information on the user terminal 10 of the restaurant user. Here, there are no particular limitations on the type of reservation information confirmation screen, but for example, the provisionally registered reservation information, an approval key, and a denial key may be displayed.

[0127] Therefore, when the user at the store determines, while looking at the reservation information on the reservation information confirmation screen, that the store can accept the reservation and selects an approval key, the store reservation control unit 106 accepts the selection of the approval key, transitions the provisional registration in the reservation information database 2300 to a final registration, and confirms the reservation. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed from the time the reservation is confirmed, the store reservation control unit 106 adds the number of site currencies for the reservation associated with the detailed information of the store to the number of site currencies in the user information associated with the detailed information of the store whose reservation has been confirmed.

[0128] The predetermined period corresponds to the period from when the store user waits for the reserved user to arrive, when the reserved user arrives, when the user pays, and when there are no changes to the number of people in the reservation, and can be set appropriately depending on the reservation status and the progress of the process, such as about one month. In other words, a certain period is required from when the reservation is confirmed until the reserved user properly pays, and so after that period has passed, the store reservation control unit 106 will add the amount of site currency for the reservation.

[0129] Here, there is no particular limitation on the method of addition by the store reservation control unit 106, but for example, the store reservation control unit 106 uses the reservation information database 2300 and the member registration database 406 to identify the registered user email address 2302 in the reservation information database 2300 where the reservation has been confirmed and the registered site currency number 409 associated with the registered user email address 407 in the member registration database 406. Furthermore, the store reservation control unit 106 uses the reservation information database 2300 and the store registration database 1000 to identify the store name 2301 in the reservation information database 2300 where the reservation has been confirmed and the site currency number 1003 for reservation associated with the store name in the store registration database 1000 (or the registered user email address 1001 on the store side). Then, as shown in FIG. 23B, the store reservation control unit 106 adds the number of site currencies 1003 for reservations associated with the store name (or the registered user email address 1001 on the store side) to the number of registered site currencies 409 held by the user of the registered email address 406 whose reservation has been confirmed in the member registration database 406.

[0130] In an embodiment of the present invention, the number of visitors is multiplied by a certain discount currency amount ("50 cash") to calculate the number of site currencies for reservations. Therefore, for example, if the number of visitors is three, the store reservation control unit 106 adds the product ("150 cash") obtained by multiplying three people by a certain discount currency amount ("50 cash") to the discount currency amount 409a of the registered site currency amount 409 associated with the registered user email address 407. This makes it possible to provide an incentive for users to make reservations.

[0131] In the above description, the store reservation control unit 106 adds the number of discounted currencies to the number of site currencies for reservations according to the number of customers visiting the store, but this is not limited to this. For example, since the number of discounted currencies 409a and the number of used currencies 409b are set in the number of registered site currencies 409, the store reservation control unit 106 may add a fixed number of discounted currencies ("100 cash") to the number of discounted currencies 409a, or may add a fixed number of used currencies ("15,000 coins") to the number of used currencies 409b, depending on the settings of the user on the store side.

[0132] In addition, when the store reservation control unit 105 adds the amount of site currency for reservations to the amount of site currency for the user, it may notify the user using the user's registered user email address 407 that the site currency for reservations has been granted.

[0133] Furthermore, as described above, if the "number of discount currencies to be used" is entered, once the reservation is confirmed, the number of discount currencies used by the user will be equal to the "number of discount currencies to be used." In this case, the user at the store checks the "number of discount currencies to be used" in advance on the reservation information confirmation screen, and when the user who made the reservation checks out, the price of the items ordered by the user will be discounted by the entered number of discount currencies ("50 cash") and charged. Then, once the discount is confirmed, the store reservation control unit 106 subtracts the entered "number of discount currencies to be used" (e.g., "50 cash") from the number of discount currencies 409a held by the user of the registered email address 407 whose reservation has been confirmed in the member registration database 406. This allows the user to use the number of discount currencies.

[0134] On the other hand, if a store user who has viewed the reservation information confirmation screen determines that the store cannot accept the reservation and selects the denial key, the store reservation control unit 106 accepts the selection of the denial key, erases the provisional registration in the reservation information database 2300, and notifies the user that the reservation cannot be made using the registered user email address 2302 of the provisionally registered user. This notifies the user that the reservation cannot be made and encourages them to change the reservation information.

[0135] Alternatively, for example, if a user on the store side selects an approval key once and the store reservation control unit 106 confirms the reservation, but the reservation is canceled within a predetermined period from the time the reservation was confirmed, for example, because the user who made the reservation calls to cancel or does not show up at the store, the user on the store side selects a denial key again within the predetermined period, and the store reservation control unit 106 accepts the selection of the denial key, deletes the actual registration in the reservation information database 2300, and notifies the user of the reservation cancellation using the registered user email address 2302 of the user who deleted the actual registration. This makes it possible to prevent the amount of site currency for reservations from being added unless the user who made the reservation shows up at the store.

[0136] Of the site currencies acquired as described above, the discounted currency amount is used when making a reservation, but the usage currency amount is used as follows. For example, on the map screen 1100 shown in FIG. 11B, a user selects the property collection and purchase key 1115, and displays the item purchase screen 1600 via the property collection and purchase screen 1505. Then, on the item purchase screen 1600, the user checks the site currency amount held by the logged-in user and the site currency amount for purchase (the discounted currency amount or the usage currency amount), selects a desired item, and selects the purchase key 1603. The currency usage control unit 107 of the server 11 accepts the selection of the purchase key, treats the site currency amount for purchase as the site currency amount for service use, and subtracts the site currency amount for service use from the registered site currency amount 409 (the discounted currency amount 409a or the usage currency amount 409b) held by the user of the registered email address 407 in the member registration database 406, and provides the selected item or icon to the user. For example, if the item is a base house, a house item is added to the base on the 3D map 1101. If the item is a vehicle, a car item is added to the vehicle when the vehicle is animated by the route guidance key 1114. Items can be selected as appropriate by the user's operation. In this way, the user can use the amount of currency used to decorate the 3D map 1101 in various ways, thereby improving the game-like presentation of the store search site.

[0137] The currency use control unit 107 may also provide the site currency (discount currency or usage currency) on the property collection and purchase screen 1505, for example, by the user's payment of real currency. In this case, the currency use control unit 107 accepts the user's input of the desired site currency and displays a real currency payment screen to allow the user to make the payment of real currency. The payment method of real currency is not particularly limited, and examples include bank transfer and credit card payment. When the user pays real currency, the currency use control unit 107 receives information about the user's payment of real currency and, for example, adds the entered site currency for purchase to the registered site currency 409 (discount currency 409a or usage currency 409b) held by the user of the registered email address 407 after purchase in the member registration database 406, and provides the entered site currency for purchase to the user. This allows the user to freely purchase site currency using real currency.

[0138] Furthermore, the currency use control unit 107 may convert the discounted currency amount into the usable currency amount at a predetermined conversion rate on the possession collection and purchase screen 1505 and provide it to the user. For example, the discounted currency amount "10 cash" may be converted into the usable currency amount "10,000 coins" by user operation. This can encourage the user to use the usable currency amount.

[0139] In the above, we have explained how to use the currency number used by taking the service of purchasing items on the store search site as an example of a service of the store search site, but this is not limited to this. Since the services of the store search site can be defined in a variety of ways, the site currency number (discount currency number or currency number used) can also be used for other services.

[0140] For example, if a user posts a review of a specific store using the site currency for services, the currency use control unit 107 may subtract the site currency for services from the site currency owned by the user, and then raise the display priority of the store for which the user posted review information on the 3D map 1101, thereby highlighting the store. Also, if another user likes a user's review and rates the user's review using the site currency for services, the currency use control unit 107 may subtract the site currency for services from the site currency owned by the other user, and then highlight the user's review. A method for highlighting stores and reviews is, for example, to display them in a conspicuous speech bubble on the 3D map 1101. This allows users to highlight stores they want to support and reviews they like, encourage them to share them with other users, and activate the store search site. In particular, it is possible to give a certain degree of credibility to stores and reviews that users want to highlight even if they have to pay in-site currency, and by using in-site currency, it is possible to weight stores and reviews (ratings).

[0141] Furthermore, since store users can also have site currency, for example, if a store user uses site currency for services to highlight his or her store, the currency use control unit 107 may subtract the site currency for services from the site currency held by the store user, and then highlight the store of this user on the 3D map 1101. One example of a display that highlights a store is to install a predetermined electronic billboard on the 3D map 1101 and display an advertisement introducing the store of the store user on the electronic billboard.

[0142] Furthermore, when an advertisement such as a still image advertisement or a video advertisement is displayed on a store search site, if the user wishes to shorten the display time of the advertisement or to eliminate the display of the advertisement by using the in-site currency for the service, the currency usage control unit 1011 may subtract the in-site currency for the service from the in-site currency held by the user, and then shorten the display time of the advertisement or eliminate the display of the advertisement.

[0143] While the above description has been made regarding the use of the site currency, the currency use control unit 105 may also be configured to add bonus site currency in response to a user's operation on the store search site. For example, as shown in FIG. 21A , word-of-mouth information 2110 associated with a store is displayed around an enlarged store icon 1102 on a 3D map 1101. When a user selects a specific piece of word-of-mouth information 2110 to check it, the screen display control unit 104 enlarges and displays the selected piece of word-of-mouth information 2110. At this time, the currency use control unit 107 may, with a certain probability (e.g., 1%), add bonus site currency (e.g., "1 cash" or "100 coins") to the site currency held by the user who selected the word-of-mouth information 2110.

[0144] Furthermore, when a user posts a specific comment on the enlarged word-of-mouth information 2110, the screen display control unit 104 accepts the posting of the comment, and here, the currency usage control unit 107 may, with a certain probability (for example, 80%), add a bonus amount of site currency (for example, "10 cash" or "1000 coins") to the amount of site currency held by the user who posted the comment.

[0145] Furthermore, when a user selects a specific like key when checking the word-of-mouth information 2110, the screen display control unit 104 accepts the selection of the like key and adds "1" to the "number of likes" contained in the word-of-mouth information database 1900. Here, the currency usage control unit 107 may also add, with a certain probability (for example, 1%), a bonus amount of site currency (for example, "1 cash" or "100 coins") to the amount of site currency held by the user who selected the like key.

[0146] Furthermore, when a user logs in for the first time each day, the currency use control unit 107 may display a predetermined number (e.g., three) of selectable treasure chest icons on the map screen 1100, and when the user selects one of the treasure chest icons, the currency use control unit 107 may, with a certain probability (e.g., 33%), add a bonus amount of site currency (e.g., "1 cash" or "100 coins") to the amount of site currency held by the user who selected the treasure chest icon. The treasure chest icons may represent items on the store search site in addition to the aforementioned amount of site currency.

[0147] Furthermore, when an advertisement is displayed within a store search site and the user selects the advertisement and displays the contents of the advertisement, the currency use control unit 107 may, with a certain probability (for example, 33%), add a bonus amount of site currency (for example, "1 cash" or "100 coins") to the amount of site currency held by the user who displayed the contents of the advertisement. In addition to the above-mentioned amount of site currency, items within the store search site may also be added.

[0148] In this way, the currency use control unit 107 can add the amount of bonus currency within the site in response to a user's operation on the shop search site, thereby further enhancing the gaming aspect of the shop search site.

[0149] Furthermore, in the above description, the store is assumed to be a restaurant such as a ramen shop, but the invention is not limited to this and can also be applied to service businesses such as beauty salons and osteopathic clinics that require reservations. [Industrial Applicability]

[0150] As described above, the information processing system and information processing method of the present invention are useful as a store search site with a game-like quality not previously seen, and by introducing a currency mechanism that can be used freely within the system, they are effective as an information processing system and information processing method that can be used by both stores and members in a game-like manner. [Explanation of symbols]

[0151] 1. Information Processing Systems 10 User terminal 11 Server 12 Network 101 Search control section 102 Membership registration control unit 103 Store registration control unit 104 Screen display control unit 105 Word of mouth processing control unit 106 Store reservation control unit 107 Currency Use Control Unit

Claims

1. a member registration control unit that, when user information is input to a predetermined store search site from a user terminal of a user, associates the input user information with the number of site currencies that can be used on the store search site, registers the user information as a member, and logs the user terminal into the store search site; a store registration control unit that, when the logged-in user terminal is associated with a predetermined store on the store search site and detailed information including location information of the store is input, associates the detailed store information with an in-site currency number for reservation provided to a person who makes a reservation for the store, and registers the store on the store search site; a screen display control unit that, when a store search key is input from a user terminal logged in to the store search site, displays on the user terminal a map in which stores that are located nearby are located with the location information set by the user terminal as the center, based on the detailed information of the registered store; a word-of-mouth processing control unit that, when word-of-mouth information is input to a predetermined store from a user terminal logged in to the store search site, associates user information of the user terminal with detailed information about the store, and, when the word-of-mouth information is confirmed, adds a predetermined number of site currencies for word-of-mouth to the number of site currencies of the user information associated with the detailed information about the store; a store reservation control unit that, when a specific store is reserved from a user terminal logged in to the store search site, associates user information of the user terminal with detailed information about the reserved store, and, when the store reservation is confirmed, adds the number of site currencies for reservation associated with the detailed information about the store to the number of site currencies in the user information associated with the detailed information about the store after a predetermined period has elapsed since the reservation was confirmed; a currency usage control unit that, when a user terminal logged in to the store search site instructs the service of the store search site to be provided with a predetermined number of site currencies for the service, subtracts the number of site currencies for the service from the number of site currencies in the user information of the user terminal and provides the service; Equipped with the map is a three-dimensional map; the screen display control unit uses a preset position set by the logged-in user terminal as a base and displays a three-dimensional map centered on the base, The base can be purchased as an item by the logged-in user terminal. Information processing system.

2. a member registration control step of, when user information is input to a predetermined store search site from a user terminal of a user, associating the input user information with the number of site currencies that can be used on the store search site, registering the user information as a member, and logging in the user terminal to the store search site; a store registration control process for associating the logged-in user terminal with a predetermined store on the store search site, and when detailed information including location information of the store is input, associating the detailed store information with an in-site currency number for reservation provided to a person who has made a reservation for the store, and registering the store on the store search site; a screen display control step of, when a store search key is input from a user terminal logged in to the store search site, displaying on the user terminal a map in which stores located nearby are arranged with the location information set on the user terminal as the center, based on the detailed information of the registered store; a word-of-mouth processing control step of, when word-of-mouth information is input to a predetermined store from a user terminal currently logged in to the store search site, associating user information of the user terminal with detailed information about the store, and, when the word-of-mouth information is confirmed, adding a predetermined number of site currencies for word-of-mouth to the number of site currencies of the user information associated with the detailed information about the store; a store reservation control step of, when a specific store is reserved from a user terminal logged in to the store search site, associating user information of the user terminal with detailed information about the reserved store, and, when the reservation of the store is confirmed, adding the number of site currencies for reservation associated with the detailed information about the store to the number of site currencies in the user information associated with the detailed information about the store after a predetermined period has elapsed since the reservation was confirmed; a currency usage control step of providing the service by subtracting the number of site currencies for the service from the number of site currencies in the user information of the user terminal when a user terminal logging in to the store search site instructs the service of the store search site to be provided with a predetermined number of site currencies for the service; Equipped with the map is a three-dimensional map; the screen display control step uses a preset position set by the logged-in user terminal as a base and displays a three-dimensional map centered on the base, The base can be purchased as an item by the logged-in user terminal. Information processing method for an information processing system.

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