Information Processing Systems

Abstract

To provide a technique that can smoothly carry out a flow from rental of a golf club for fitting to ordering of the golf club based on a fitting result.SOLUTION: An information processing system includes: providing means for providing data of one or more pages related to rental service of a golf club set including a fitting apparatus capable of measuring swing data showing data when a user swings the golf club; application receiving means for receiving input related to a rental application; and receiving means for receiving information related to a recommended golf club based on a result of fitting performed using a rented golf club set. The providing means provides data of a first page including an order screen for the recommended golf club.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing system. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, in order to improve golf scores, golf club fitting methods or devices have been developed to suggest golf clubs suitable for individual golfer skills. For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2021-58304 (Patent Document 1) proposes a fitting device that enables golfers to accurately select golf clubs having at least one of the weight and moment of inertia suitable for the golfer. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-58304 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Patent Document 1 describes an example in which the swing motion of a golfer taking a test shot is measured at a specialized location such as a golf equipment store, golf school, etc. As such, since golf club fitting is generally performed at a specialized location, there are a certain number of users (golfers) who are hesitant to be fitted for various reasons (for example, there is no specialized location near their home, they are embarrassed to test shot in public, etc.).

[0005] One possible solution is to provide a service that rents golf clubs to users for fitting, but in order for users to use this service, it is necessary to smoothly carry out the process from renting the golf clubs to ordering the golf clubs based on the fitting results.

[0006] An object of one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an information processing system that can smoothly carry out the process from renting golf clubs for fitting to ordering golf clubs based on the fitting results. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] An information processing system according to one embodiment includes a providing means for providing one or more pages of data related to a rental service for a golf club set including a fitting device capable of measuring swing data showing data when a user swings a golf club, an application accepting means for accepting input related to an application for rental of the golf club set, and a receiving means for receiving information related to recommended golf clubs based on the results of fitting performed using the rented golf club set. The providing means provides data of a first page including an order screen for the recommended golf clubs. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present disclosure, the process from renting golf clubs for fitting to ordering golf clubs based on the fitting results can be carried out smoothly. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of an information processing system. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an information processing device. [Figure 3] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in a first phase of the information processing device. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a selection screen for various fittings. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a selection screen for a rental club set. [Figure 6] 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in a second stage after the first stage in FIG. 3. [Figure 7]FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a questionnaire input screen. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a judgment result screen for a recommended club set. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a list screen of test shafts. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a rental reservation screen. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a self-fitting process. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for specification information of recommended clubs. [Figure 13] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in a third phase of the information processing device. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of an order guide email. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an ordering screen for a recommended club. [Figure 16] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the information processing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals. The names and functions of the components are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

[0011] <System configuration> 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of an information processing system 1000. Referring to FIG.

[0012] In this embodiment, a scenario is assumed in which a user who is a golfer rents a golf club for fitting, performs fitting using the golf club, and orders a recommended golf club based on the fitting results. For ease of explanation, the following describes a configuration in which the information processing system 1000 includes an information processing device 10 and a terminal device 20, but the information processing system 1000 may also include a plurality of information processing devices and terminal devices. For example, the processing of the information processing device 10 may be implemented by a plurality of information processing devices, or the processing of the terminal device 20 may be implemented by a plurality of terminal devices.

[0013] The information processing device 10 is configured to be able to communicate with the terminal device 20 via a network such as the Internet. The information processing device 10 typically has a structure conforming to a general-purpose computer architecture, and performs various processes described below by having a processor execute pre-installed programs. The information processing device 10 is, for example, a personal computer, but may be any device capable of executing the functions and processes described below.

[0014] The terminal device 20 is, for example, a smartphone. However, the terminal device 20 can be realized as any device regardless of type. The terminal device 20 may be, for example, a tablet terminal device, a laptop PC (personal computer), etc.

[0015] <Operation overview> An example of the outline of the operation of the information processing system 1000 will be described with reference to Fig. 1. First, a user (golfer) uses a terminal device 20 to access a website related to a rental service for a golf club set (hereinafter simply referred to as a "club set") that includes golf club fitting equipment. The website is provided by, for example, an information processing device 10.

[0016] The terminal device 20 executes input of application information for the club set in accordance with the user's instructions on the website (sequence SQ1). The information processing device 10 accepts the input of the application information (sequence SQ2). The application information includes various information such as information about the golf set for which rental is being requested, an email address specified by the user, and a delivery address for the club set. As a result, the club set is delivered to the input delivery address, and the user receives the club set.

[0017] The information processing device 10 sends an email to the specified address with information on how to use the club set (sequence SQ3). The email includes guidance information such as a video manual on how to use the fitting device and how to install the fitting application on the terminal device 20. The user uses the application and the fitting device to perform golf club fitting (self-fitting) by themselves (sequence SQ4).

[0018] The terminal device 20 transmits the fitting results to the information processing device 10 (sequence SQ5). The fitting results include information about golf clubs recommended to the user. Upon receiving the fitting results, the information processing device 10 transmits a guide email about ordering the recommended golf clubs to a specified address (sequence SQ6).

[0019] In accordance with the user's instructions, the terminal device 20 accesses the link information contained in the information email sent to the specified address and displays an order screen for the recommended golf club on the display (sequence SQ7). The user checks the specification information for the recommended golf club and decides to purchase (order). In accordance with the user's instructions, the terminal device 20 executes order input for the recommended golf club on the order screen (sequence SQ8). For example, purchaser information, payment procedure input, etc. are performed.

[0020] According to this embodiment, the user can smoothly apply for rental of a club set, submit fitting results, and order recommended golf clubs using terminal device 20. In particular, because the user is sent appropriate information emails on how to use the fitting device and information emails containing link information to the web page of the order screen, the user can easily complete the fitting process and order recommended golf clubs without any confusion.

[0021] <Hardware configuration> (Information processing device) Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of information processing device 10. Referring to Fig. 2, information processing device 10 includes a processor 101, a memory 103, a display 105, an input device 107, an input / output interface (I / F) 109, and a communication interface (I / F) 111. These components are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate data with each other.

[0022] The processor 101 is typically an arithmetic processing unit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Multi Processing Unit), etc. The processor 101 controls the operation of each unit of the information processing device 10 by reading and executing a program stored in the memory 103. More specifically, the processor 101 realizes each function of the information processing device 10 by executing the program.

[0023] The memory 103 is realized by a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read-Only Memory), a flash memory, a hard disk, etc. The memory 103 stores programs and the like executed by the processor 101. Note that the information processing device 10 may have a storage device accessible from the information processing device 10 in addition to the memory 103. In this case, the storage device may store the above data stored in the memory 103 or other data.

[0024] The display 105 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, etc. The display 105 may be configured integrally with the information processing device 10, or may be configured separately from the information processing device 10.

[0025] The input device 107 accepts operational inputs to the information processing device 10. The input device 107 is realized by, for example, a keyboard, buttons, a mouse, etc. The input / output interface 109 mediates data transmission between the processor 101 and external devices.

[0026] The communication interface 111 mediates data transmission between the information processing device 10 and the terminal device 20. Communication via the communication interface 111 is performed using the Internet, a wide area network (WAN), a local area network (LAN), an Ethernet (registered trademark) network, a wired network, a wireless network, or the like, or a combination of these.

[0027] (Terminal Device) The terminal device 20 includes, for example, a processor, a memory, a communication interface for sending and receiving various data with the information processing device 10, an operation interface (e.g., a touch panel) for receiving instructions from a user, and a display for displaying various information.

[0028] <Details of the processing flow> (Start browsing the website ~ Apply for rental) 3 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in a first phase of the information processing device 10. Assume that, at an initial stage, a user who is interested in golf club fitting is browsing a website provided by the information processing device 10 using the terminal device 20. The processing in FIG. 3 is typically executed by the processor 101 of the information processing device 10.

[0029] 3, the information processing device 10 receives a request to view a web page for golf club fitting from the terminal device 20 (step S10). In response to the view request, the information processing device 10 transmits data of the web page to the terminal device 20 (step S12). As a result, the terminal device 20 displays a screen (web page) such as that shown in FIG. 4 on its display.

[0030] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a selection screen for various fittings. Referring to FIG. 4, web page 500 includes buttons 502, 504, and 506. Button 502 is a button for requesting a paid fitting by a professional (fitter) who can perform fitting of golf clubs suitable for the user (golfer). Button 504 is a button for requesting rental of a club set for the user to perform fitting themselves. Button 506 is a button for requesting viewing of a list of stores where fittings can be performed.

[0031] For example, when the user of the terminal device 20 selects (e.g., touches) button 502, the page transitions to a web page containing a list of venues that offer paid fittings. The user selects a desired venue from the list of venues and makes a reservation for a paid fitting. Furthermore, when the user selects button 506, the page transitions to a web page containing a list of stores where fittings can be received. The user can receive a fitting by visiting the desired store. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the user selects button 504.

[0032] 3, the information processing device 10 accepts a selection input of the self-fitting button 504 on the web page 500 (step S14). Subsequently, the information processing device 10 transmits data of a rental page for a club set for self-fitting to the terminal device 20 (step S16). As a result, the terminal device 20 displays a web page such as that shown in FIG.

[0033] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a selection screen for a rental club set. Referring to Fig. 5, a web page 510 includes rental club set selection buttons 511 to 514 and a diagnosis button 515. In the example of Fig. 5, it is assumed that four golf club sets with different specifications are available.

[0034] Selection buttons 511 to 514 are buttons for reserving four rental club sets. For example, selection buttons 511, 512, 513, and 514 are buttons for reserving rental of a normal spec set, a hard spec set, a medium spec set, and a light spec set, respectively.

[0035] Each club set includes a fitting device capable of measuring swing data indicating data when a user swings a golf club. Specifically, the fitting device includes a measurement shaft to which a measuring device for measuring swing data is attached, a test shaft, and a test head that is detachable from the measurement shaft and the test shaft. The measurement shaft is, for example, a "Shaft Optimizer" manufactured by Mizuno Corporation. The swing data includes, for example, head speed at impact, swing tempo indicating the maximum amount of flex during the swing, toe-down amount (amount of shaft flex in the toe-down direction immediately before impact), forward bending angle (angle at which the shaft bends forward at impact), flex coefficient at impact, lie angle at impact, shaft lean angle at impact, attack angle at impact, and face-to-path angle at impact.

[0036] The four club sets include the same test shaft and multiple (e.g., 20) test heads. However, the combinations of the multiple test shafts included in the four club sets are different. For example, the standard specification set includes 30 test shafts that weigh 50 to 120 g and have a flex (stiffness) of R, SR, or X. The same applies to the other club sets. Note that the club set shown in FIG. 5 is merely an example, and the test heads may be different for each club set.

[0037] The diagnosis button 515 is a button for diagnosing a club set suitable for the user. For example, a user who cannot decide which club set to select can select the diagnosis button 515 to determine a suitable club set.

[0038] Fig. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in a second stage after the first stage of Fig. 3. The processing in Fig. 6 is typically executed by the processor 101 of the information processing device 10. Referring to Fig. 6, the information processing device 10 determines whether or not a selection input for a set diagnosis (e.g., a selection input for the diagnosis button 515) has been received on the web page 510 of Fig. 5 (step S20).

[0039] If the information processing device 10 has not received the selection input (NO in step S20), it determines whether or not it has received a selection input for reserving a rental of any of the club sets (for example, a selection input for any of the selection buttons 511 to 514) (step S22). If the information processing device 10 has not received the selection input (NO in step S22), it returns to the processing of step S20, and if the information processing device 10 has received the selection input (YES in step S22), it executes the processing of step S34, which will be described later.

[0040] On the other hand, when the information processing device 10 receives the selection input of the set diagnosis (YES in step S20), the information processing device 10 transmits data of a web page for questionnaire input to the terminal device 20 (step S24). As a result, a screen (web page) such as that shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display of the terminal device 20.

[0041] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a questionnaire input screen. Referring to FIG. 7, web page 520 includes fields for inputting information such as gender, height, age, average score, driver distance, and shaft weight of the golf club used. Web page 520 also includes a field for inputting whether the user wants a lighter or heavier shaft weight. Web page 520 also includes a confirm button 522 for confirming the input information for the questionnaire. Web page 520 may also include a field for inputting whether the user is a right-handed or left-handed player, and a field for inputting whether the user desires a left-handed club set.

[0042] 6 again, the information processing device 10 accepts a questionnaire input (e.g., a selection input of the confirm button 522) on the web page 520 of FIG. 7 (step S26). Based on the questionnaire response results, the information processing device 10 determines which of the four club sets to recommend to the user who responded to the questionnaire (hereinafter also referred to as a "recommended club set") (step S28). For example, the information processing device 10 determines the club set to recommend to the user by applying predetermined rules to the questionnaire response results regarding the user's golf skill, currently used clubs, preferences, etc. (e.g., average score, driver distance, shaft weight, etc.).

[0043] The information processing device 10 transmits data of the judgment result screen (web page) of the recommended club set to the terminal device 20 (step S30). As a result, a screen (web page) such as that shown in FIG.

[0044] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a recommended club set assessment result screen. Referring to FIG. 8, web page 530 includes assessment result 532, a reservation button 534, and a test shaft list button 536. Web page 530 indicates that the recommended club set for the user is a hard-spec golf club set. The reservation button 534 is a button for proceeding to a rental reservation for the recommended club set (in this case, the hard-spec club set). Furthermore, the user can check the test shafts included in the hard-spec club set by selecting test shaft list button 536.

[0045] 9 is a diagram showing an example of a list screen of test shafts. Referring to FIG. 9, when the information processing device 10 receives a selection input of the test shaft list button 536, it transmits data of a web page 540 to the terminal device 20. As a result, the web page 540 is displayed on the display of the terminal device 20. The user can check the names and flexes of the test shafts included in the club set.

[0046] 6 again, the information processing device 10 accepts a rental reservation for the recommended club set (for example, a selection input of the reservation button 534) (step S32). The information processing device 10 transmits data of a rental reservation screen (web page) to the terminal device 20 (step S34). As a result, a web page (screen) such as that shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the display of the terminal device 20.

[0047] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a rental reservation screen. Referring to FIG. 10, web page 550 includes rental confirmation details (e.g., the club set to be rented, the fee, etc.), information indicating the rental period, and a rental application button 552 for executing a rental application. In the example of FIG. 10, a hard spec club set is displayed as the club set to be rented. The user can execute a rental application by checking the rental period for the club set, deciding the rental start date, and selecting rental application button 552.

[0048] 6 again, the information processing device 10 accepts input of a rental application for a club set (e.g., selection of the rental application button 552) (step S36). The information processing device 10 executes a predetermined payment process for the rental fee of the requested club set (step S38). The payment process may include a member registration process involving input of a profile (e.g., name, address, telephone number, email address, etc.), a login process based on the registered member information, etc.

[0049] Once the payment process is complete, the club set is shipped from a predetermined warehouse to the delivery address designated by the user. Accordingly, the information processing device 10 sends an instruction email regarding how to use the club set that has been accepted for rental to the designated address (step S40). The instruction email includes a link to access the club set's usage manual data (e.g., video, document file, etc.), instructions on how to install applications required for self-fitting, etc.

[0050] (fitting) The user performs self-fitting of the golf clubs using the received club set in accordance with a predetermined procedure.

[0051] Fig. 11 is a diagram for explaining the self-fitting process. Referring to Fig. 11, the user uses a wrench to assemble a test club 50 by attaching a test head to a test shaft 52. A test device 54 for measuring swing data is attached to the test shaft 52. The terminal device 20 communicates with the test device 54 using wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), wireless LAN (Local Area Network), or infrared communication.

[0052] The measuring device 54 is equipped with an acceleration sensor, an angular velocity sensor, a strain sensor, etc., and transmits sensor data detected by each sensor and calculation results based on the sensor data, etc. to the terminal device 20. The terminal device 20 uses a self-fitting application to perform various processes, such as analyzing the user's swing, based on the various information received from the measuring device 54.

[0053] The user test hits several golf balls using the measurement club. The terminal device 20 performs an analysis based on the various information obtained by the measurement device 54 in accordance with the user's instructions, and displays a screen showing multiple shafts recommended based on the analysis results. The terminal device 20 also displays a screen showing multiple heads recommended based on the analysis results. The fitting of the shafts and heads recommended to the user is performed, for example, by the method disclosed in JP 2018-175496 A.

[0054] Using the recommended shaft and recommended head displayed on the screen and the instruction manual, the user attaches the desired test head to the desired test shaft and performs a test shot. Based on the test shot results, the user selects the preferred head and shaft. Upon receiving the user's selection, the terminal device 20 displays on the display the specification information of the golf club recommended to the user (hereinafter also referred to as the "recommended club").

[0055] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for specification information of a recommended club. Referring to FIG. 12, a display screen 560 includes a display area 562 for recommended club specifications (e.g., iron model, number, shaft, and grip), an input area 564 for an address to which an order guide email for the recommended club is to be sent, and a transition button 566. The user enters a desired email address in the input area 564 and presses the send button. As a result, fitting results including the specification information of the recommended club and the email address specified by the user are transmitted from the terminal device 20 to the information processing device 10. On the other hand, the user may also press the transition button 566 for transitioning to an order screen for the recommended club. As a result, fitting results including the specification information of the recommended club and a transition request to an order screen are transmitted from the terminal device 20 to the information processing device 10. In this case, the user can immediately place an order for the recommended club on the transition destination order screen.

[0056] (Receive fitting results ~ Purchase recommended clubs) Fig. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the third phase of the information processing device 10. Referring to Fig. 13, the information processing device 10 determines whether or not the user has pressed the send button in the input area 564, thereby receiving a fitting result including an email address to which an order guide email for the recommended club is to be sent and specification information for the recommended club (step S50).

[0057] If the information processing device 10 has not received the fitting results (NO in step S50), the transition button 566 is pressed, and the information processing device 10 determines whether or not the fitting results, including a request to transition to an order screen for a recommended club and specification information for the recommended club, have been received (step S51). If the information processing device 10 has not received the fitting results (NO in step S51), the information processing device 10 returns to step S50. If the information processing device 10 has received the fitting results (YES in step S51), the information processing device 10 executes the process of step S56, which will be described later.

[0058] Furthermore, when the information processing device 10 receives the fitting results (YES in step S50), it sends an order guide email to a specified address (for example, the email address entered in the input field 564 in FIG. 12) (step S52). The terminal device 20 displays the contents of the order guide email received at the specified address on the display.

[0059] 14 is a diagram showing an example of an order guide email screen. Referring to FIG. 14, email screen 570 includes link 572 (e.g., URL) to a web page that includes an order screen for the recommended club. The user can transition to the web page by selecting (pressing) link 572.

[0060] 13 again, the information processing device 10 determines whether an access request to link 572 has been received (for example, whether a selection input to link 572 has been accepted) (step S54). If an access request has not been received (NO in step S54), the information processing device 10 continues the processing of step S54. If an access request has been received (YES in step S54), the information processing device 10 transmits data of an order screen for recommended clubs to the terminal device 20 (step S56). As a result, a screen (web page) such as that shown in FIG. 15 is displayed on the display of the terminal device 20.

[0061] 15 is a diagram showing an example of an ordering screen for a recommended club. Referring to FIG. 15, web page 580 includes specification information for the recommended club and various buttons. Specifically, web page 580 includes an electronic shopping cart 581, a change button 582 for changing the club specifications, a delete button 583 for deleting an item (in this case, the recommended club) added to shopping cart 581, a select button 584 for selecting another golf club, and a cancel button 585 for canceling the order.

[0062] As described above, when link 572 shown in FIG. 14 is selected, web page 580 shown in FIG. 15 is displayed. At this time, shopping cart 581 is already filled with products corresponding to the recommended clubs. Therefore, by selecting shopping cart 581, the user can smoothly proceed to the ordering process.

[0063] Additionally, the specification information of the recommended club is displayed on web page 580. Therefore, while checking the specification information, the user can change the specification information as necessary, change to another club, or cancel the order of the recommended club itself.

[0064] 13 again, the information processing device 10 determines whether an order for a golf club (e.g., a recommended club or another club) has been accepted (step S58). If no golf club has been ordered (NO in step S58), the information processing device 10 determines whether an order cancellation has been accepted (step S60). If the order has not been canceled (NO in step S60), the information processing device 10 returns to the processing of step S58. If the order has been canceled (YES in step S60), the information processing device 10 ends the processing.

[0065] On the other hand, if an order for golf clubs has been placed (YES in step S58), the information processing device 10 executes a predetermined payment process (step S62). The payment process includes inputting purchaser information (e.g., name, address, telephone number, email address, etc.) and a delivery address for the golf clubs. The information processing device 10 sends an order completion email to the specified address (step S64). The order completion email includes information such as the order details and expected delivery date.

[0066] <Functional configuration> Fig. 16 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the information processing device 10. Referring to Fig. 16, the information processing device 10 includes, as main functional components, a providing unit 202, a questionnaire receiving unit 204, a set determining unit 206, an application receiving unit 208, a usage instructions transmitting unit 210, an information receiving unit 212, and an order guide transmitting unit 214.

[0067] In response to an access request, the providing unit 202 provides website data relating to a rental service for a golf club set including golf club fitting equipment. Typically, the providing unit 202 transmits the data to the terminal device 20 in response to an access request from the terminal device 20. The website includes, for example, the plurality of web pages 500 to 550, 580 described above.

[0068] The questionnaire receiving unit 204 receives responses to a golf-related questionnaire on a website. Specifically, the questionnaire receiving unit 204 receives input of various responses (e.g., gender, height, age, average score, driving distance, shaft weight of golf club used, etc.) on a web page for inputting the questionnaire (e.g., web page 520 in FIG. 7).

[0069] The set determination unit 206 determines a recommended golf club set to be recommended to the user who responded to the questionnaire from among a plurality of golf club sets with different specifications (for example, the four golf club sets shown in FIG. 5 ) based on the questionnaire response results (for example, average score, driver distance, shaft weight, etc.) and predetermined rules. The provision unit 202 provides data of a web page (for example, web page 550 in FIG. 10 ) including information on the determined recommended golf club set. For example, the web page 550 includes information indicating the period during which the recommended golf club set can be rented.

[0070] The application acceptance unit 208 accepts inputs related to a rental application for a golf club set on the website. Specifically, the inputs include inputs for the rental application (e.g., inputs for selecting the rental application button 552) and inputs required for payment processing for the rental fee (e.g., name, address, telephone number, email address, etc.).

[0071] The usage instructions sending unit 210 sends an email regarding how to use the golf club set to a specified address (for example, an email address specified at the time of rental application) when input regarding the rental application is accepted by the application accepting unit 208. The email includes a link to access the usage manual data for the club set, instructions for installing applications required for self-fitting, etc.

[0072] The information receiving unit 212 receives information about recommended golf clubs based on the results of fitting performed using a rented golf club set. The information includes a destination address for an information email (e.g., the email shown in FIG. 14) about ordering the recommended golf clubs. The information email includes a link (e.g., link 572 in FIG. 14) to a web page (e.g., web page 580 in FIG. 15) that includes an ordering screen for the recommended golf clubs.

[0073] The order information sending unit 214 sends the information email to the destination address. The providing unit 202 provides data of a web page including the order screen in response to the access request to the link.

[0074] <Advantages> According to this embodiment, a user can smoothly use the terminal device 20 to apply for rental of a club set, submit fitting results, and order recommended golf clubs. Specifically, an email with instructions on how to use the fitting device is sent at the appropriate time, allowing the user to easily perform self-fitting. Self-fitting allows the user to purchase golf clubs with specifications that suit them, determined through fitting, without the intervention of a retail store clerk or a fitter with specialized knowledge. Self-fitting is particularly useful for users who do not have a specialized fitting facility (e.g., a golf equipment store) near their home or who are embarrassed to try out clubs in public. Furthermore, self-fitting allows users to try out clubs until they are satisfied, and if they cannot find a golf club that suits their preferences, they do not have to order a golf club.

[0075] On the other hand, if a user finds a golf club that suits their preference (recommended golf club) through self-fitting, an information email containing a link to the web page for ordering the recommended golf club will be sent at the appropriate time, or the user can be taken directly to the ordering screen for the recommended golf club, allowing the user to smoothly order the recommended golf club.

[0076] <Other embodiments> (1) In the above-described embodiment, a configuration in which one information processing device 10 executes various processes (and various functions) has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. Various processes (and various functions) may be implemented by multiple information processing devices. In this case, an information processing system including multiple information processing devices executes the processes shown in FIGS. 3, 6, and 13, and implements the functional configurations shown in FIG. 16.

[0077] (2) In the above-described embodiment, the provision unit 202 is configured to provide data on a website (e.g., web pages 500-550, 580) related to a rental service, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the provision unit 202 may be configured to provide data on a page of an application screen for self-fitting on the terminal device 20. In this case, pages corresponding to the above-described web pages 500-550, 580 are displayed on the application screen of the terminal device 20. Furthermore, the information processing device 10 (e.g., the usage instruction sending unit 210, the order guide sending unit 214) may specify an application for self-fitting on the terminal device 20 and notify the application of the content corresponding to the above-described email.

[0078] (3) In the above-described embodiment, the fitting device includes a measurement shaft, a test shaft, and a test head that is detachable from the measurement shaft and the test shaft. However, the measurement device may be detachable from the test shaft. For example, the fitting device may include a test shaft, a measurement device that is detachable from the test shaft and that measures swing data, and a test head that is detachable from the test shaft. In this case, the test shaft with the measurement device attached thereto serves as the measurement shaft described above.

[0079] (4) It is also possible to provide a program that causes a computer to function and execute the control described in the above-mentioned embodiment. Such a program can be recorded on a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium such as a flexible disk, CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), ROM, RAM, or memory card that comes with the computer and provided as a program product. Alternatively, the program can be recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk built into the computer and provided. The program can also be provided by downloading it over a network.

[0080] (5) The configurations exemplified as the above-mentioned embodiments are examples of the configurations of the present invention, and may be combined with other known technologies, or may be modified, such as by omitting some parts, within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

[0081] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, not by the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0082] 10 Information processing device, 20 Terminal device, 50 Measurement club, 52 Measurement shaft, 54 Measurement device, 101 Processor, 103 Memory, 105 Display, 107 Input device, 109 Input / output interface, 111 Communication interface, 202 Provision unit, 204 Questionnaire reception unit, 206 Set determination unit, 208 Application reception unit, 210 Usage method transmission unit, 212 Information reception unit, 214 Order information transmission unit, 500-550, 580 Web page, 560 Display screen, 570 Email screen, 572 Link, 1000 Information processing system.

Claims

1. a providing means for providing one or more pages of data relating to a rental service of a golf club set including a fitting device capable of measuring swing data showing data when a user swings a golf club; an application receiving means for receiving input relating to a rental application for the golf club set; a receiving means for receiving information about recommended golf clubs based on a result of fitting performed using the golf club set sent to a delivery address designated by the user based on the input regarding the rental application, The providing means provides data of a first page including an order screen for the recommended golf club.

2. the information about the recommended golf club includes a destination address of a first email about an order guide for the recommended golf club; the first email includes a link to the first page; 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, further comprising a first sending means for sending the first email to the destination address.

3. The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the first page further includes specification information of the recommended golf club.

4. 3. The information processing system according to claim 1, further comprising a second sending means for sending a second email regarding how to use the golf club set to a specified address when input regarding the rental application is accepted by the application accepting means.

5. a survey acceptance means for accepting responses to a golf-related survey; a determination means for determining a recommended golf club set to be recommended to the user who answered the questionnaire from among the plurality of golf club sets each having different specifications based on the answer results of the questionnaire, 3. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the providing means provides data of a second page including information on the determined recommended golf club set.

6. The information processing system according to claim 5 , wherein the second page further includes information indicating a period during which the recommended golf club set is available for rental.

7. 3. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the fitting equipment includes a measurement shaft having a measurement device attached thereto for measuring the swing data, a test shaft, and a test head detachable from the measurement shaft and the test shaft.

8. 3. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the fitting equipment includes a test shaft, a measuring device that is detachable from the test shaft and that measures the swing data, and a test head that is detachable from the test shaft.

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