E-commerce transaction management system for providing tips

Abstract

To provide an electronic transaction management system for providing a tip that enables users who give tips and tip recipients to send and receive tips, even when located away from each other; that provides tip distribution to a user randomly selected from all users; that can be expected to improve the interest due to the expectations for the distribution, and as a result, enhance the motivation for users to give tips; that enables increasing the strong sense of connection between the users and the tip recipients; and that enables elevating the mere act of giving tips to a kind of event.SOLUTION: Regarding a management server 10 and an electronic transaction management system comprising the management server and a plurality of user terminals, the management server comprises distribution means 5 for distributing an arbitrary percentage, an arbitrary amount, or other forms of an arbitrary tip transferred from the user terminals, to a recipient of distribution for the tip, a user selected randomly by the management server from all users giving a tip, and distributing the remaining percentage, the remaining amount, or other forms to the tip recipient or the like.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic transaction management system for providing tips. [Background technology]

[0002] Tipping motivates the tip recipient to work harder. Tipping allows the tip recipient to express their gratitude.

[0003] First, tips contribute to the improvement of services in society and the products, videos, paintings, novels, etc. that the tip recipient is involved in. By giving a tip to someone who has provided a service for you or who has impressed you, the tip recipient will be motivated to provide higher quality services and products and to demonstrate even more advanced performance. Tips act as an incentive to improve the quality of services and products.

[0004] Second, tipping increases the sense of friendship between people. By giving a tip, it becomes clear that the tipper values ​​the tipper, and the act of tipping creates a sense of appreciation in the tipper. This increases the sense of friendship between the tipper and the tipper. Tipping works to bring human relationships in society closer together. Tipping acts as a social lubricant.

[0005] As mentioned above, tipping acts as a lubricant to make society better, so increasing the number of situations in which tipping is possible in society can be said to be a reasonable way to make society better.

[0006] However, in recent years, there have been an increasing number of situations where tipping is no longer possible, even if one wishes to do so. While tips are typically given face-to-face, with the development of communication media and the Internet, services are no longer necessarily given face-to-face, and emotions are no longer necessarily felt in places where one is face-to-face with the performer. For example, at soccer matches overseas or the Olympics. As a result, situations have arisen where people who wish to tip are unable to do so. This has further reduced opportunities for tipping in society, making it increasingly difficult for tipping to motivate work or convey gratitude to the tip recipient.

[0007] Patent Document 1 discloses an electronic commerce system having a settlement processing unit that processes the settlement of the amount of any tip (equivalent to a tip) made by a tipper for a product or service. (In this electronic commerce system, the user of the system is the one who gives the tip, and hence the tipper will hereafter be referred to as the user.) This system allows people to give tips no matter how far apart they are, so even if the development of communication media and the Internet increases the opportunities for users and tip recipients to be in different locations, opportunities to give tips in society will not decrease.

[0008] The aforementioned Patent Document 1 discloses an e-commerce system having a presentation unit that presents a benefit to a user terminal according to the amount of a tip. Because an e-commerce management server presents a benefit to a user terminal, it is possible to promote the provision of goods or services while increasing users' motivation to give tips (tipping). Increasing motivation to give tips increases opportunities to give tips in society, so this requirement (a presentation unit that presents a benefit to a user terminal according to the amount of a tip) makes tips act as a motivation to improve the quality of services or goods, and conveys gratitude to tip recipients.

[0009] However, the benefits in the "electronic commerce system having a presentation unit that presents benefits to a user terminal" disclosed in Patent Document 1 do not exhibit outstanding effects in the following respects.

[0010] First, the benefits disclosed in Patent Document 1 are "displaying your name on a website" and "invitation to a lecture," and are not benefits that users can directly or indirectly convert into money.

[0011] Second, according to Patent Document 1, the reward is uniquely determined by the amount of the tip, and therefore falls within a predetermined range relative to the amount of the tip given by the user. Furthermore, the reward according to Patent Document 1 cannot be worth more than the amount of the tip given by the user. Since users do not have the idea that they may be able to obtain a benefit greater than the amount of the tip they gave through the reward, if the act of giving a tip is considered a kind of event, the tipping disclosed in the invention of Patent Document 1 does not increase interest at all due to the expectation of receiving a tip back.

[0012] As mentioned above, the invention described in Patent Document 1 can certainly increase users' motivation to give tips to some extent, but the extent of this increase is limited. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0013] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-22339 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0014] The present invention aims to provide an electronic commerce management system for providing tips, which allows for smooth transfer of tips even when the user and the tip recipient are located far from each other, and which returns a portion of the total tips to a user selected by lottery from among all users, and which can be expected to increase interest due to the anticipation of a return, including cases where the amount of the tip return is greater than the amount of the tip provided by the user, resulting in a large return that the user could not predict.As a result, the motivation of users to give tips can be increased, a strong sense of friendship can be fostered between users and tip recipients, and the simple act of giving a tip can be elevated to a kind of event. [Means for solving the problem]

[0015] The invention of claim 1 is an electronic commerce management system for providing tips to specific individuals or organizations, the system including a management server, a user terminal corresponding to a tip giver connected to the management server via a communication line, a tip recipient, a third party designated by the tip recipient, and a system administrator, the user terminal having a transmission means for transmitting to the management server the name of the tip recipient to whom the user wishes to give a tip, input by the user, and the type of tip, the amount of tip, or the number of points, the management server having a reception means for receiving at least one of any type of tip, the amount of tip, the number of points, and the name of the tip recipient transmitted from the user terminal, and a counting means for counting the type of tip, the amount of tip, or the number of points for each name of the tip recipient input by the reception means, and the management server presents one or more groups for classifying users based on at least one of the type of tip, the amount of tip, or the number of points counted by the counting means, and the management server or the tip recipient has a transmission means for transmitting to the management server the name of the tip recipient to which the user wishes to give a tip, input by the user, the management server having a reception means for receiving at least one of any type of tip, the amount of tip, the number of points, and the name of the tip recipient transmitted by the reception means, and a counting means for counting the type of tip, the amount of tip, or the number of points for each name of the tip recipient input by the reception means, and the management server presents one or more groups for classifying users based on at least one of the type of tip, the amount of tip, or the number of points counted by the counting means, and the management server The tip recipient selects a group from the presented groups for selecting a tip returner, and the management server randomly selects a tip returner from the selected group and distributes tips to the tip returner at an arbitrary rate, an arbitrary amount, or in any other manner, and distributes the remaining tips to at least one of the tip recipient, a third party designated by the tip recipient, and a system administrator at an arbitrary rate, an arbitrary amount, or in any other manner; the management server presents the tip recipient with a plurality of proposals indicating an arbitrary rate, an arbitrary amount, or any other manner for tips to be distributed to the tip returner before the tip is returned to the tip returner, and allows the tip recipient to select one; the tip is selected from at least one of cash, points, virtual currency, marks, and messages; and when cash, points, or virtual currency is selected in the tip, the cash amount, the virtual currency amount, or the points may be 0.

[0016] The invention of claim 2 relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing tips as described in claim 1, characterized in that the management server presents the tip recipient with one or more group proposals indicating the number of tip returners and the tip return rate, and allows the tip recipient to select one, and the tip returner is selected by random selection by the management server from within the selected group.

[0017] The invention of claim 3 relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing tips as described in claim 1, characterized in that when users within the selected group are subdivided and grouped based on at least one of the type of tip, the tip amount, or the number of points, the tip recipient determines at least one of the number of tip returners to be selected, the tip return amount or tip return rate, the type of tip to be returned, and the tip return amount or tip return rate for each selected tip returner for each subdivided group.

[0018] The invention of claim 4 relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing tips as described in claim 1, characterized in that the tip recipient posts videos, still images, novels, and paintings to which the tip recipient holds the copyright on the system's website, and the system is equipped with an information providing means for providing the videos, still images, novels, and paintings to the users through the website.

[0019] The invention of claim 5 relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing tips as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an identity authentication means for verifying that the tip recipient is the individual in question.

[0020] The invention of claim 6 relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing tips as described in claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a copyright confirmation means for confirming that the tip recipient holds the copyright to the videos, still images, novels, and paintings posted on the website by the tip recipient.

[0021] The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that the aggregating means aggregates the data on a website. Tachi The present invention relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing tips as described in claim 1, which includes displaying in real time the total amount of tips, the total amount of refunds to the tipper, and the amount distributed to the tipper according to the refund rate.

[0022] The invention of claim 8 relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing tips as described in claim 1, characterized in that the distribution means selects a tip returner by executing a program for randomly selecting a tip returner, and the program includes a random number generation means for generating random numbers, a table creation means for assigning each of the users to each of the random numbers generated by the random number generation means, and a selection means for selecting the user as a tip returner when the random number assigned to the user exceeds a reference value.

[0023] The invention of claim 9 relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing tips as described in claim 1, characterized in that the management server has a means for the tip recipient to send video, still images and / or text as a message to either the user or the tip giver, or both.

[0024] The invention of claim 10 relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing tips as described in claim 1, characterized in that the management server has a means for allowing either the user or the tip returner, or both, to send video, still images and / or text as messages to the tip recipient.

[0026] Claim 11The invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that, when users are subdivided and grouped within the selected group based on at least one of the type of tip, the tip amount, or the number of points, the tip recipient determines, for each subdivided group, at least one of the number of tip returners to be selected, the tip return amount or tip return rate, the type of tip to be returned, and the tip return amount or tip return rate for each selected tip returner. 2 The present invention relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing the chips described above.

[0027] Claim 12 The invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that the tip recipient posts videos, still images, novels, and paintings to which the tip recipient has copyright on the website of the system, and the tip recipient provides the videos, still images, novels, and paintings to the users through the website. 2 The present invention relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing the chips described above.

[0028] Claim 13 The invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that it comprises an identity authentication means for confirming that the tip recipient is the individual. 2 The present invention relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing the chips described above.

[0029] Claim 14 The invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that it comprises a copyright confirmation means for confirming that the copyright of the video, still image, novel, or painting posted on the website by the tip recipient belongs to the tip recipient. 2 The present invention relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing the chips described above.

[0030] Claim 15 The invention relates to the above-mentioned aggregation means, which aggregates the data on a website. Tachi The total amount of tipping, the total amount of return to the tipping user, and the amount to be distributed to the tipping user according to the return rate are displayed in real time. 2The present invention relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing the chips described above.

[0031] Claim 16 The invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that the distribution means selects a tip restorer by executing a program for randomly selecting a tip restorer, and the program includes: random number generation means for generating random numbers; table creation means for allocating each of the users to each of the random numbers generated by the random number generation means; and selection means for selecting the user as a tip restorer when the random number allocated to the user exceeds a reference value. 2 The present invention relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing the chips described above.

[0032] Claim 17 The invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that the management server has a means for the tip recipient to send a video, a still image and / or a text message to either the user or the tip returner, or both. 2 The present invention relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing the chips described above.

[0033] Claim 18 The invention according to the present invention is characterized in that the management server has a means for allowing either the user or the tip returner, or both, to send a video, a still image, and / or a text message to the tip recipient. 2 The present invention relates to an electronic commerce management system for providing the chips described above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0034] The invention of claim 1 is an electronic commerce management system for providing tips to specific individuals or organizations, the system including a management server, a user terminal corresponding to a tip giver connected to the management server via a communication line, a tip recipient, a third party designated by the tip recipient, and a system administrator, the user terminal having a transmission means for transmitting to the management server the name of the tip recipient to whom the user wishes to give a tip, entered by the user, the type of tip, the tip amount, or the number of points, and the name of the tip recipient, the management server having a reception means for receiving at least one of any type of tip, tip amount, number of points, and name of the tip recipient sent from the user terminal, and a counting means for counting the type of tip, tip amount, or number of points for each name of the tip recipient entered into the reception means, thereby enabling tips to be exchanged smoothly even if the person wishing to give a tip and the tip recipient are located far from each other.

[0035] The management server presents one or more groups for classifying users based on at least one of the tip type, tip amount, or number of points tallied by the tallying means, and the management server or the tip recipient selects a group from the presented groups for selecting a tip returner from among the presented groups, and the management server randomly selects a tip returner from the selected group and distributes tips to the tip returner at an arbitrary rate, an arbitrary amount, or in any other manner, and distributes the remaining tips to at least one of the tip recipient, a third party designated by the tip recipient, and a system administrator at an arbitrary rate, an arbitrary amount, or in any other manner, and the management server presents the tip recipient with multiple proposals indicating the arbitrary rate, an arbitrary amount, or any other manner of tips to be distributed to the tip returner before the tips are returned to the tip returner, and allows the tip recipient to select one. Tip return is not predictable based on the amount of the tip given, but rather includes the possibility of being an amount greater than the amount of the tip provided by the user, so users can have the idea that they may be able to benefit from the return. If the act of giving a tip is considered a kind of event, it is expected that the interest of the event will increase, and users will be more motivated to give tips.

[0036] The tip is selected from at least one of cash, points, virtual currency, marks, and messages, and when cash, points, or virtual currency is selected for the tip, the cash amount, virtual currency amount, or points may be 0, so many users can provide support to a specific individual or organization regardless of the type of tip, tip amount, or number of points.

[0037] The invention of claim 2 is characterized in that the management server presents one or more groups of proposals to the tip recipient, each proposing the number of tip recipients and the tip return rate, and the tip recipient selects one. The management server randomly selects a tip returner from the selected group. Therefore, the tip return amount is not predictable based on the tip amount given, but rather includes the possibility of being more than the tip amount given by the user. This allows the user to think that they may be able to benefit by being selected as a tip returner, and if the act of giving a tip is viewed as a kind of event, this can be expected to increase interest. This can increase the user's motivation to give tips.

[0038] The invention of claim 3 is characterized in that when users within the selected group are subdivided and grouped based on at least one of the type of tip, the tip amount, or the number of points, the tip recipient determines at least one of the number of tip returners to be selected, the tip return amount or tip return rate, the type of tip to be returned, and the tip return amount or tip return rate for each selected tip returner for each subdivided group, thereby allowing the tip recipient to return tips to the tip returners in a variety of ways.

[0039] The invention of claim 4 is characterized in that the tip recipient posts videos, still images, novels, and paintings for which he or she holds the copyright on the system's website, and is equipped with an information providing means for providing the videos, still images, novels, and paintings to the users through the website.Therefore, when a user views a video work posted on the information providing means and is moved by the video work, he or she can provide a tip to the creator of the video work.

[0040] The invention of claim 5 is characterized by including an identity authentication means for confirming that the tip recipient is the individual in question, thereby preventing an unauthorized person from receiving a tip by impersonating the tip recipient. A highly reliable and safe system can be provided that allows tips to be given to desired people with confidence. For example, a tip recipient can be authenticated by logging in to the electronic commerce management system for providing tips of the present invention using a pre-authenticated password.

[0041] The invention of claim 6 is characterized by comprising a copyright confirmation means for confirming that the tip recipient holds the copyright to the videos, still images, novels, and paintings that the tip recipient has posted on the website. This prevents problems such as a tip recipient posting someone else's work on a website and receiving tips that they should not have received, and provides a highly reliable and safe system.

[0042] The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that the aggregating means aggregates the data on a website. Tachi The system displays the total amount of tips, the total amount of return to the tipper, and the amount distributed to the tipper according to the return rate in real time, so users can view tipping as a show, which is expected to increase their interest and as a result, users' motivation to give tips can be increased.

[0043] The invention of claim 8 is characterized in that the distribution means selects a tip returner by executing a program for randomly selecting a tip returner, and the program includes a random number generation means for generating random numbers, a table creation means for allocating each of the users to each of the random numbers generated by the random number generation means, and a selection means for selecting the user as the tip returner when the random number allocated to the user exceeds a reference value.Therefore, the selection criteria can be changed by changing the program, and a selection that is unexpected for the user can be realized.

[0044] The invention according to claim 9 is characterized in that the management server has a means for the tip recipient to send a video, still image, and / or text message to either the user or the tip giver, or both, so that the tip recipient can show their friendship to the tip giver. If the tip recipient can show this to others, it becomes an event in itself, and the message itself becomes very valuable to the tip giver.

[0045] According to the invention of claim 10, the management server has a means for allowing either the user or the tip returner, or both, to send a video, still image, and / or text message to the tip recipient, so that the tip returner can convey their gratitude to the tip recipient. If this message is made public to other users, the tip returner can further promote the tip giving and return as an event.

[0050] Claim 11 The invention is characterized in that, when users within the selected group are subdivided and grouped based on at least one of the type of tip, the tip amount, or the number of points, the tip recipient determines at least one of the number of tip returners to be selected, the tip return amount or tip return rate, the type of tip to be returned, and the tip return amount or tip return rate for each selected tip returner for each subdivided group, so that the tip recipient can return tips to the tip returners in a variety of ways.

[0051] Claim 12 The invention is characterized in that the tip recipient posts videos, still images, novels, and paintings to which the recipient holds the copyright on the system's website, and the system is equipped with an information providing means for providing the videos, still images, novels, and paintings to the users through the website.Therefore, when a user views a video work posted on the information providing means and is moved by the video work, the user can provide a tip to the creator of the video work.

[0052] Claim 13 The invention according to the present invention is characterized by including an identity authentication means for verifying that the tip recipient is the individual in question, thereby preventing an unauthorized person from posing as the tip recipient and receiving a tip. A highly reliable and safe system can be provided that allows tips to be given to those to whom they are intended. For example, a conceivable embodiment is that the tip recipient authenticates his or her identity by logging in to the electronic commerce management system for providing tips of the present invention using a password that has been authenticated in advance.

[0053] Claim 14 The invention is characterized by being equipped with a copyright confirmation means for confirming that the tip recipient holds the copyright to the videos, still images, novels, and paintings that the tip recipient has posted on a website. This prevents problems such as a tip recipient posting someone else's work on a website and receiving tips that they should not have received, and provides a highly reliable and safe system.

[0054] Claim 15 The invention relates to the above-mentioned aggregation means, which aggregates the data on a website. Tachi The system displays the total amount of tips, the total amount of return to the tipper, and the amount distributed to the tipper according to the return rate in real time, so users can view tipping as a show, which is expected to increase their interest and as a result, users' motivation to give tips can be increased.

[0055] Claim 16 The invention is characterized in that the distribution means selects a tip returner by executing a program for randomly selecting a tip returner, and the program includes a random number generation means for generating random numbers, a table creation means for allocating each of the users to each of the random numbers generated by the random number generation means, and a selection means for selecting the user as the tip returner when the random number allocated to the user exceeds a reference value.Therefore, the selection criteria can be changed by changing the program, and a selection that is unexpected for the user can be realized.

[0056] Claim 17 The invention is characterized in that the management server has a means for the tip recipient to send a video, still image, and / or text message to either the user or the tip giver, or both, so the tip recipient can show their friendship, appeal, or gratitude to the user or the tip giver. If the message can be shown to others, it becomes an event in itself, and the message itself becomes very valuable to the tip giver.

[0057] Claim 18 According to the invention, the management server has a means for allowing either the user or the tip returner, or both, to send a video, still image, and / or text message to the tip recipient, so that the user or tip returner can convey their gratitude to the tip recipient. If this message is made public to other users, the tip returner can further promote the tip giving and return as an event. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0058] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a first embodiment of an electronic commerce management system for providing chips according to the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a flow of tips according to a first embodiment of an electronic commerce management system for providing tips according to the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 shows examples of algorithms for selecting a tip returner in an electronic commerce management system for providing tips according to the present invention. (a) shows an example of a high-risk, high-return type algorithm. (b) shows an example of a low-risk, low-return type algorithm. [Figure 4]FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing the process performed by the management server according to embodiment 1 of the electronic commerce management system for providing tips of the present invention, and the overall flow of information exchange between the tip recipient terminal and the management server. [Figure 5] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing terminal screens according to a first embodiment of an electronic commerce management system for providing tips according to the present invention, in which (a) shows a registration screen for a tip recipient, and (b) shows an event registration screen for the tip recipient. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing the process performed by the management server in embodiment 1 of the electronic commerce management system for providing tips according to the present invention, and the overall flow of information exchange between the user terminal, the tip recipient terminal, and the management server. [Figure 7] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing terminal screens according to a first embodiment of the electronic commerce management system for providing tips of the present invention, in which (a) shows a user search screen, (b) shows a user tip giving entry screen, and (c) shows a tip return receipt screen for a tip returner. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a second embodiment of an electronic commerce management system for providing chips according to the present invention. [Figure 9] 10 is a diagram showing a terminal screen according to the second embodiment of the electronic commerce management system for providing tips according to the present invention.FIG. 11 shows an event registration screen for a tip recipient.FIG. [Figure 10] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing terminal screens according to a second embodiment of the electronic commerce management system for providing tips of the present invention, in which (a) shows a user search screen, (b) shows a tip recipient video supply and user tip giving screen, and (c) shows a tip return receiving screen. [Figure 11] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing terminal screens according to a third embodiment of the electronic commerce management system for providing tips of the present invention, in which (a) shows a screen for live video feed by a tip recipient and a user giving a tip, and (b) shows a screen for receiving a tip. [Figure 12]FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the hardware of an electronic commerce management system for providing chips according to the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of extracting two tip return recipients from a total of ten users according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0059] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of an electronic commerce management system for providing chips according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0060] Tips act as a lubricant for improving society, and as long as they foster a strong sense of friendship between users and tip recipients, there are no particular limitations on their form. Possible forms of tips include cash, points, virtual currency, marks, messages, etc. Tips in the form of cash, points, or virtual currency can be provided to tip recipients even if the amount or number of points is zero, and the transaction can be recorded. When the amount of cash, points, or virtual currency is zero, it is not possible to provide cash or other tips, but this is a mechanism established to show the tip recipient the user's feelings of support for the tip recipient. A user who provides tips can provide tips to multiple different tip recipients. A user can provide tips for multiple events simultaneously or at different times. A user can provide tips to a tip recipient multiple times at the same event. A user can provide tips in multiple different forms to a tip recipient simultaneously or at different times.

[0061] The marks and messages to be provided to the tip recipient are preferably ones that support or encourage the tip recipient, or indicate areas for improvement. The marks and messages may be converted into tips to be provided to the tip recipient by consuming the user's cash, points, and / or virtual currency. There may be multiple types of marks. A user can provide multiple types of marks to the tip recipient. A user can also purchase marks by consuming cash, points, and / or virtual currency. By consuming cash, points, and / or virtual currency, a user can also provide a message to the tip recipient that is longer in length than if the user did not consume the cash, points, and / or virtual currency.

[0062] [Embodiment 1]

[0063] Figure 1 shows an example of the configuration of the most basic embodiment of an electronic commerce management system (1) for providing tips. The system is composed of a management server (10), a number of user terminals (11), and a tip recipient terminal (12). The management server (10) may be a mainframe in a large-scale data center. The user terminals (11) and tip recipient terminals (12) may be personal computers and mobile terminals connected to the management server (10) via an Internet line. For ease of understanding, the form of tip selected in the first embodiment is assumed to be (electronic) cash.

[0064] The user terminal (11) is operated by an unspecified number of users (21). The users (21) determine the tip recipient (20) and the amount of tip to give, and transmit them to the management server (10) via the user terminal (11). The tip recipient terminal (12) is operated by the tip recipient (20). The tip recipient (20) registers himself / herself and registers events through the tip recipient terminal (12).

[0065] The management server (10) comprises a receiving means (3), a counting means (4), and a distribution means (5).

[0066] The receiving means (3) receives the name of the tip recipient (20) to whom the user (21) intends to give a tip, and the tip amount, transmitted from the user terminal (11). The receiving means (3) also processes the system registration information of the tip recipient (20) transmitted from the tip recipient terminal (12) and performs registration processing for events launched by the tip recipient (20). The counting means (4) counts the tip amounts given by the user (21) for each tip recipient (20). Before the counting means (4) counts the tips, the tip recipient (20) or the system administrator (24) can inform the user (21) in advance of the tip upper limit, such as the upper limit of cash, the upper limit of virtual currency, the upper limit of points, the upper limit of the number of marks, the upper limit of the number of messages (such as the upper limit of the number of transmissions and the upper limit of the number of words), when giving a tip to the tip recipient (20), and / or the deadline for giving a tip. In the first embodiment, the tip recipient (20) or the system administrator (24) may inform the user (21) of the upper limit of cash and the deadline. The user (21) can accumulate tips up to a tip limit, such as the upper limit of cash to be given to the tip recipient (20), the upper limit of virtual currency, the upper limit of points, the upper limit of the number of marks, the upper limit of the number of messages (such as the upper limit of the number of times to send or the upper limit of the number of words), etc. In the first embodiment, the user (21) can accumulate tips up to the upper limit of the amount and the deadline.

[0067] The distribution means (5) returns the tips totaled for each tip recipient (20) to the user (21). The rebate does not have to be given equally to all users (21). Some users (21) may receive a large rebate, while other users (21) may receive only a small rebate. Some users (21) may not receive a rebate at all. The selection of users (21) to receive the rebate and the determination of the rebate amount may be performed by random selection by the management server (10).

[0068] Figure 2 shows the flow of tips, focusing on the tip return mentioned above. Tips are collected from many users and returned to a user selected from all users (hereafter referred to as the tip returner (22)) and / or a third party (23) by the distribution means of the management server (10). Return to the third party (23) will be described later. The example in Figure 2 shows a situation where the tip returner (22) is one of the five users (21) and the third party (23). After the total tip amount is returned to the tip returner, the remainder is given to the tip recipient (20).

[0069] After the total tip amount is returned to the tip returner, the remainder may be given to at least one of the tip recipient (20), a third party (23) designated by the tip recipient, and a system administrator (24). Furthermore, before the tip is returned to the tip returner, the system administrator (24) may distribute any amount from the total tip amount after the tip counting is completed. In this case, the tip returner is distributed in any proportion, amount, or manner from the remainder after subtracting the amount distributed to the system administrator (24) from the total tip amount. After that, the remaining proportion, amount, or manner after the distribution to the tip returner is distributed to the tip recipient (20), a third party (23) designated by the tip recipient, or both.

[0070] The probability that a large amount will be returned to the tip returner (22) may be higher for users (21) who give large amounts as tips and lower for users (21) who give small amounts as tips. This configuration ensures fairness for users (21) who give larger amounts. Selecting the tip returner (22) in a fair manner increases the motivation of users (21) to give tips.

[0071] The management server (10) may have one or more programs that execute different algorithms for random selection. The management server (10) may present one or more proposals (proposed proposals or proposed groups) to the tip recipient (20) and allow the tip recipient (20) to select the proposal they prefer. An algorithm (or program) is executed based on the proposal (or selected group) selected by the tip recipient (20). This program includes a random number generating means for generating random numbers, a table creating means for allocating each user to each of the random numbers generated by the random number generating unit, and a selection means for selecting the user as a tip returner (22) when the random number allocated to the user exceeds a reference value. When the reference value is set near the upper limit of the range of random numbers to be generated, the number of selected tip returners (22) decreases. Instead, the return amount to be received by each tip returner (22) increases. This program serves as a high-risk, high-return selection means. When the reference value is set far from the upper limit of the range of random numbers to be generated, the number of selected tip returners (22) increases. Instead, the return amount to be received decreases. In this case, the program serves as a low-risk, low-return selection means.

[0072] When returning tips, the management server (10) presents one or more groups (or one or more large groups) for classifying users (here, the one or more groups (or one or more presented large groups) presented to the management server (10) may be referred to as proposals). The management server (10) or the tip recipient (20) selects a group (or a large group for selection) from the presented groups (or presented large groups) for selecting a tip returner (22). The management server (10) randomly selects a tip returner (22) from the selected group (or selected large group). The group (or large group) may be determined based on, for example, the type of tip, the amount of tip, the number of points, the number of users, or any other method arbitrarily set by the user of the present invention (e.g., the tip recipient (20)). A user with zero cash or virtual currency amount or zero points to be treated as a tip may also be selected as a tip returner (22). Within a selected group (or large group), users can be subdivided into one or more groups based on the type of tip, tip amount, point value, number of users, or other methods arbitrarily set by the user of the present invention (e.g., the tip recipient (20)). When users are subdivided into groups (such subdivided groups may be referred to as small groups), the tip recipient (20) can determine at least one of the following for each subdivided group (or small group): the number of tip recipients (22) to be selected, the tip amount or tip percentage, the type of tip to be returned, and the tip amount or tip percentage for each selected tip recipient (22). This allows multiple tip recipients (22) to be selected from a single (same) small group, or one or more tip recipients (22) to be selected from each of multiple (different) small groups.If there are multiple tip returners (22) within the same small group, the user of the present invention (e.g., tip recipient (20)) can arbitrarily set and distribute the type of tip to be returned, the amount of tip return, the tip return rate, the number of points, etc. for each tip returner (22). As an example 1, if there are multiple tip returners (22) selected by the management server within an undivided group (or large group) (for example, tip returner A (22) and tip returner B (22)), tip returner A (22) may be given points, and tip returner B (22) may be given text. In Example 2, if multiple tip returners (22) selected by the management server are divided into multiple small groups (for example, small group A and small group B), tip returners (22) in small group A can be refunded in cash, and tip returners (22) in small group B can be refunded in the form of video. In Example 3, when the tip returners (22) selected by the management server are divided into multiple small groups (for example, small group A and small group B), and each small group has multiple tip returners (22) (for example, small group A has tip returner A (22) and tip returner B (22), and small group B has tip returner C (22) and tip returner D (22)), a scheme is considered in which tip returners are given to small group A in cash or a still image, and tip returners are given to small group B in cash, points, a still image, or a video, and tip returner A (22) is given in cash, tip returner B (22) is given in a still image, and tip returner C (22) is given in cash, and tip returner D (22) is given in a video. In this case (i.e., in Example 3), the user of the present invention (e.g., tip recipient (20)) may set (or present) multiple types of tips for each small group, allowing the tip returner (22) to select from among them at will, or the user of the present invention (e.g., tip recipient (20)) may select the type of tip for each tip returner (22). The term "large group" is used here to differentiate it from the term "small group" used when subdividing a group selected by the management server (10) or tip recipient (20), and the selected "group" in this case is referred to as the "large group."

[0073] The tip to be returned is not particularly limited as long as it can increase the user's motivation to give a tip, foster a strong sense of friendship between the user and the tip recipient, and elevate the simple act of giving a tip into a kind of event, and can be set at will by the user of the present invention (e.g., tip recipient (20)). Possible forms of the tip to be returned include, for example, cash, points, virtual currency, goods provided by a specific individual or organization, videos, still images, paintings, messages, writings, novels, etc.

[0074] Figure 3 shows examples of programs with different algorithms. (a) shows an example of a high-risk, high-return algorithm. The tip recipient (20) receives 70% of the collected tips, and only one tip returner (22) receives 30%. (b) shows an example of a low-risk, low-return algorithm. The tip recipient (20) receives 60%. There are five tip returners (22). Three tip returners (22) receive 10% and two tip returners (22) receive 5%. Compared to (a), tips are returned to more users, but the amount of tips returned per person is smaller. The one or more programs may be written not only in an internal storage device, but also in an external storage device such as a USB, ROM, or SD card.

[0075] The timing of selecting the one or more programs may be immediately before the refund, before users (21) start giving tips, when the total amount of tips reaches a certain amount after tipping has started, or when the number of users (21) giving tips reaches a certain number after tipping has started.

[0076] The total amount to be returned by the tip receiver (20) to the tip returner (22) may be selected by the tip receiver (20) from options presented by the management server (10). The total amount to be returned may be determined as a percentage of the total amount of tips received, or as an absolute value.

[0077] The timing for determining the total amount to be refunded may be immediately before the refund, before the tipping event by the user (21) begins, after the tipping event ends, when the total amount of tips reaches a certain amount after tipping begins, or when the number of users (21) giving tips reaches a certain number after tipping begins.

[0078] The timing of the return may be immediately after the end of a game, such as a soccer match, if the tip-giving event ends regardless of the wishes of the tip recipient 20. Also, as will be described later, if the tip-giving event is a video posted to a website and the end time of the tip-giving event can be determined by the tip recipient 20, the tip recipient 20 may freely decide when to return the money.

[0079] Tips may be returned not to the user (21) but to a third party (23) selected by the tip recipient (20). The third party (23) may be an external organization selected by the tip recipient (20). For example, if the tip recipient (20) is interested in environmental protection, they may return a portion of the collected tips to an environmental organization, which is a third party (23). The tip recipient (20) may publicly announce to the user (21) that they have donated tips to the environmental organization. By publicizing the donation, the tip recipient (20) can convey their own ideas as a message to the user (21). If the user (21) can empathize with the message they received, they will be more motivated to give a tip. There may be multiple third parties (23).

[0080] The system administrator 24 is not particularly limited as long as it is a company, individual, or organization that operates the system according to the present invention, primarily the management server. There may be multiple system administrators 24.

[0081] The relationship between the tip recipient (20) and the system will now be described. FIG. 4 shows a flowchart illustrating the process performed by the management server (10) and the overall flow of information exchange between the tip receiver terminal (12) and the management server (10). FIG. 5 shows a screen of the terminal (12) of the tip recipient (20) in the electronic commerce management system (1) for providing tips of the present invention.

[0082] First, tip recipient A (20) registers himself / herself in the electronic commerce management system (1) for providing tips of the present invention. Figure 5(a) shows the registration screen of tip recipient A (20) on tip recipient terminal (12). Tip recipient A (20) enters his / her name, contact information, and other information required for identity verification into the system, and may also upload copies of documents required for identity verification, such as a driver's license, to the system. After conducting the screening, the system of the present invention may complete the identity verification by sending a confirmation email to the email address entered by the individual, or by sending a confirmation document by non-forwarding mail to the address entered by the individual, and the tip recipient A (20) may reply to the document. If the identity of tip recipient A (20) is confirmed, tip recipient A (20) may be assigned a tip recipient registration number and password.

[0083] If tip recipient A (20) is a player belonging to a team, such as a soccer team, tip recipient A (20) may need to be authenticated by the team before registering with the system. In this case, tip recipient A (20) cannot collect tips at events involving the team unless he or she is authenticated by the team. If Tip Recipient A (20) receives approval from his / her team to register in the system, the registration number for "Tip Recipient A as a Team Member" may be a combination of his / her team's registration number and his / her personal registration number. For example, if his / her team's registration number is 123 and his / her personal registration number is 45678, the registration number for "Tip Recipient A as a Team Member" would be 123-45678. In other words, in team events, Tip Recipient A (20), whose personal registration number is 45678, cannot host a tip-collecting event unless he / she uses the number 123-45678.

[0084] Tip recipient A (20) may request a one-time authentication number from the team authorities to authenticate him / her to the management server (10) as a member of the team. Tip recipient A (20) may prove his / her team membership by entering the team-issued authentication number into the system registration screen. This authentication number is valid for one-time use only and certifies only the relationship between tip recipient A (20) and his / her team. Therefore, tip recipients other than A cannot use this number again to prove their membership in the team. Furthermore, if tip recipient A (20) leaves the team, the team has the right to unilaterally revoke registration number 123-45678 for "Tip recipient A as a team member."

[0085] Second, tip recipient A (20) logs in to the management server (10) through the tip recipient terminal (12) to launch a tip-giving event X, for example, to coincide with a match in which he or she is participating. To log in, the management server (10) requests a password from tip recipient A (20). By comparing the entered password with the registered password, the management server (10) confirms that the person attempting to log in is tip recipient A (20). After confirming his or her identity, tip recipient A (20) registers tip-giving event X with the management server (10). The management server (10) assigns an event number to event X. This event number is valid only for event X. The event number may be erased, for example, after a match that is event X has ended and the return process to the user (21) has been completed.

[0086] Figure 5(b) shows the registration screen for Event X by Tip Receiver A (20), specifically showing the state after registration is complete and the event number (X98765) has been assigned. Tip Receiver A (20) defines Event X, to which User (21) will give a tip. Elements that define Event X include the event name, the event date, the start and end times of the event, a selection of when to determine the amount to be returned to User (21), a selection of the total amount of tips to be returned to User (21), and a selection of the program to be used to select the Tip Returner (22). Here, the total amount of tips to be returned to User (21) can be specified as an absolute value or as a percentage of the total amount of tips collected. The management server (10) provides options during the definition of Event X, and Tip Receiver A (20) selects the option that he or she deems appropriate. In this example, the amount to be returned to User (21) is determined after Event X ends, so the return rate or amount to be returned to User (21) is not currently displayed.

[0087] Next, we will explain the relationship between the user (21) and the electronic commerce management system (1) for providing tips of the present invention. Figure 6 shows a flowchart showing the process performed by the management server (10) and the overall flow of information exchange between the user terminal (11), tip recipient terminal (12), and management server (10).

[0088] First, the user (21) can search for an event for which they wish to give a tip on the search screen. Figure 7(a) shows the screen on the user terminal (11) where the user (21) searches for an event. This screen displays information about tip recipient A (20) (123-45678) (nationality, home base, genre), and lists the events for which tip recipient A (20) is soliciting tips, along with the event numbers. Second, the user (21) can touch the event name to view the tip entry screen for that event. Figure 7(b) shows the tip entry screen. The tip entry screen displays the amount of tip to be given to tip recipient A (20) so that the user can select it. The user (21) can give a tip to tip recipient A (20) by selecting the amount of tip and pressing the send button. This system may be linked to a credit card company, so that tips can be paid to players via credit card.

[0089] If tip recipient A (20) returns a portion of the tip to a third party (23), this may be clearly stated on the screen.

[0090] 7(c) shows a screen on which tips are returned. The amount of the tip returned to the tip returner (22) may be displayed on the screen. The amount of the tip returned does not have to be in cash, but may be points or virtual currency.

[0091] The figure shows a message from tip recipient A (20) to tip giver (22). Through this function, tip recipient A (20) can increase their sense of friendship with tip giver (22) by sending a message to the tip giver. If the message can be shown to others, it becomes an event in itself, and the tip giver (22) will feel that the message itself is very valuable.

[0092] The tip giver (22) may send a video, still image, and / or text message to the tip recipient A (20). The tip giver (22) can express his / her gratitude to the tip recipient A (20). This message will be made public to other users (21), allowing the tip giver (22) to promote the tip giving and return as an event.

[0093] [Embodiment 2] FIG. 8 shows the configuration of a second embodiment of the electronic commerce management system (1) for providing tips. In the second embodiment, an information providing means (6) is added to the basic configuration shown in FIG. 1. The information providing means (6) includes a website. Tip recipient B (20) may post videos, still images, novels, and paintings on the website and provide the videos, still images, novels, and paintings to users (21) through the website. Users (21) may view videos, still images, novels, paintings, and other visual works posted on the information providing means (6) and, if moved by the visual works, may provide tips to the creators of the visual works. In the basic first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, services for users (21) are provided by a system separate from the electronic commerce management system (1) for providing tips. In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 8, services for users (21) are also provided by a part of the electronic commerce management system (1) for providing tips, which is a difference between the two. It should be noted that the form of tip selected in the second embodiment is (electronic) cash, as in the first embodiment, for ease of understanding. In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 8, tip recipient B (20) can post video, still images, novels, paintings, and other visual works, and it may be possible to verify that the person posting is actually tip recipient B (20). Without verification that the person posting is actually tip recipient B (20), for example, a malicious person could impersonate tip recipient B (20) and post a visual work that is not the work of tip recipient B (20), potentially using tip recipient B's (20) name to fraudulently receive tips. The electronic commerce management system (1) for providing tips of the present invention can avoid the above-mentioned situation by providing an identity authentication means (8) that verifies that tip recipient B (20) is the individual in question. The simplest identity authentication means (8) for verifying that tip recipient B (20) is the individual in question is to design a system in which tip recipient B (20) logs in to the electronic commerce management system (1) for providing tips of the present invention using a pre-authenticated password, and only after logging in with the password can he / she post a video. Assuming that the confidentiality of the password is guaranteed, it is possible to obtain confirmation that the person who posted the video is tip recipient B (20) himself / herself, who is registered in the electronic commerce management system (1) for providing tips.

[0094] It may be possible to confirm that the copyright of videos, still images, novels, and paintings posted by tip recipient B (20) on a website belongs to tip recipient B (20). Even if it is certain that tip recipient B (20) posted the video work, there is no certainty that the video work was created by tip recipient B (20). A problem arises when tip recipient B (20) earns tips by posting someone else's work. The electronic commerce management system (1) for providing tips of the present invention can avoid the above-mentioned situation by including copyright authentication means (7) that confirms that the copyright of the posted video work belongs to tip recipient B (20).

[0095] The simplest copyright authentication method (7) to confirm that Tip Recipient B (20) owns the copyright to the posted video work is to post a warning on the website stating that "the poster will be held responsible if the copyright of the posted video work infringes on the copyright of others."

[0096] Fig. 9 shows the terminal 12 of the tip recipient 20 in the second embodiment shown in Fig. 8. Tip recipient B 20 registers a video and tip giving event Y on this screen. It is assumed that tip recipient B (20) has already been registered in the electronic commerce management system (1) for providing tips. The registration method is the same as that shown in the first embodiment, so a description thereof will be omitted. Tip recipient B (20) registers a video and simultaneously defines Event Y, in which users (21) will provide tips. Elements that define Event Y include the video name, the start and end times of Event Y, nationality, base, genre, a selection of when to determine the amount or percentage of tips to be returned to the user (21), a selection of the total amount of tips to be returned to the user (21), and a selection of the program to be used to select the tip returner (22). The total amount of tips to be returned to the user (21) can be specified either as an absolute value or as a percentage of the total amount of tips collected. The management server (10) provides options for defining Event Y, and Tip recipient B (20) may select the option he or she deems appropriate. The start and end times of Event Y may also be determined by the Tip recipient (20). This figure shows the screen after a video has been posted, and an Event number (Y87654) has been assigned by the management server (10). This Event number is valid only for Event Y. Event number Y87654 may be deleted, for example, after the match ends and the rebate process to the user (21) is completed.

[0097] Next, we will discuss the relationship between the user (21) and the electronic commerce management system (1) for providing tips of the present invention. First, the user (21) may search for an event for which they wish to provide a tip on the search screen of the user terminal (11). Figure 10(a) shows the screen on which the user (21) searches for an event. This screen displays information about tip recipient B (20) (23456) (nationality, home base, genre), and displays a list of events for which tip recipient B (20) is soliciting tips, along with the event numbers.

[0098] Second, by touching the event number, the user (21) can watch the video and can also give a tip for that event. The screen in Figure 10(b) displays the video posted by tip recipient B (20) and allows the user to select the amount of tip to give to tip recipient B (20). The user (21) can give a tip to tip recipient B (20) by selecting the amount of tip and pressing the send button. This system may be affiliated with a credit card company so that tips can be paid to players via credit card.

[0099] 10(c) shows a screen on which tips are returned. The amount of the tip returned to the tip returner (22) may be displayed on the screen. The amount of the tip returned does not have to be cash, but may be points, virtual currency, or the like.

[0100] In the figure, a message from tip recipient B (20) to tip returner (22) is displayed.

[0101] The tip giver (22) may send a video, still image and / or text message to the tip recipient B (20).

[0102] [Embodiment 3] FIG. 11(a) shows a display screen of a user terminal (11) in the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, an information providing unit (6) is added compared to the basic configuration shown in FIG. 1. The information providing unit (6) includes a website. For example, if the tip recipient (20) is an athlete, the tip recipient (20) can watch his / her match on the website, and the website can display the total amount of tips and the total amount of money returned to the user (21) in real time. The user (21) can watch the athletes' performance in the match displayed on the information providing unit (6) in real time, while knowing the total amount of tips given to the tip recipient (20) and the total amount of money returned to the user (21). This allows the user (21) to enjoy tipping as a realistic spectacle. Treating tipping as an event can be expected to increase the interest, thereby increasing the motivation of the user (21) to give tips. As in the first and second embodiments, the form of tip selected in the third embodiment is (electronic) cash for ease of understanding.

[0103] In this case, the live video of the tip recipient (20) provided to the user (21) may be a video that the tip recipient (20) has privately commissioned a third party (23) or an outside person to film and distribute via the Internet.

[0104] 11(b) shows a screen on which tips are returned. The amount of the tip returned to the tip returner (22) may be displayed on the screen. The amount of the tip returned does not have to be in cash, but may be points, virtual currency, or the like.

[0105] In the figure, a message from the tip recipient (20) to the tip giver (22) is displayed.

[0106] The tip giver (22) may send a video, still image and / or text message to the tip recipient (20).

[0107] In the first to third embodiments, regardless of the amount, the management server 10 may confirm with the tip returner 22 whether the tip returner 22 will accept the tip refund. The management server 10 may also confirm with the tip receiver 20 whether the tip returner 22 will receive the tip refund. If the tip returner 22 replies that they will accept the tip refund and the tip receiver 20 replies that they will give the tip refund to the tip returner 22, the management server 10 may return the tip to the tip returner 22. In other cases, i.e., when the tip returner (22) replies that he / she will not accept the tip return, or when the tip recipient (20) replies that he / she will not give the tip returner (22) a tip return, or when these two replies are made in combination, the management server (10) may allow the tip recipient (20) to select one of the following: A: "The management server (10) reselects a user other than the tip returner (22) as the new tip returner (22)." B: "All tips are received by the tip recipient (20)." C: "The amount of the tip return is carried over to the tip returner (22) in the next tip return event."

[0108] Furthermore, the tip returner (22) selected in the first to third embodiments may be selected by the management server from among all users, including users who have given a zero amount of tip.

[0109] FIG. 12 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the management server (10) in this embodiment. The management server (10) includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) (30), a memory (31), a hard disk (32), a communication interface (I / F) (34), an input / output interface (I / F) (34), a display (37), and a keyboard (39).

[0110] The CPU 30 operates according to programs stored on a hard disk 32 and controls each component. The hard disk 32 stores the programs executed by the CPU 30 and data used by the programs. The communication interface (33) sends data received from an external device via a communication line to the CPU (30), and transmits data generated by the CPU (30) to the user terminal (11) and tip recipient terminal (12) via the communication line.

[0111] The CPU (30) may obtain programs and data from an external medium (35) via an input / output interface (34). The CPU 30 loads the program into the memory 31 and executes the loaded program. The external medium 35 is, for example, an optical storage medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), a magnetic storage medium, or a semiconductor memory.

[0112] The management server (10) executes the programs loaded onto the memory (31) to realize the functions of the reception means (3), the counting means (4), the distribution means (5), the information provision means (6), the copyright confirmation means (7), and the personal authentication means (8). In addition, the hard disk (32) stores data used by the above means.

[0113] The electronic commerce management program for providing chips is provided by being stored in an installable or executable file format on a computer-readable storage medium such as a CD-ROM, CD-R, memory card, or DVD (Digital Versatile Disc). The CPU 30 of the management server 10 reads and executes these programs from the storage medium via the input / output interface 34, but as another example, these programs may be obtained via a communication line.

[0114] The user terminal (11) and the tip recipient terminal (12) each include a CPU (30), a memory (31), a storage (36), a communication interface (34), an input / output interface (34), a display (37) and a touch panel (38).

[0115] The CPU (30) operates according to programs stored in the storage (36) and controls each component. The storage (36) stores programs executed by the CPU (30) and data used by the programs. The communication interface (33) sends data received from the management server (10) via a communication line to the CPU (30) and transmits data generated by the CPU (30) to the management server (10) via the communication line. The input / output interface (34) sends data input from the touch panel (38) to the CPU (30), and displays data generated by the CPU (30) on the display (37).

[0116] [Embodiment 4] 13 shows an example of extracting two tip returners (22) from a total of 10 users (21) according to the present invention. Here, the total number of users (21) is grouped by the amount of tip (cash), the form of the returned tip is cash, and there is no difference in the return rate for each tip returner (22). When selecting a tip returner (22), the management server (10) presents one or more groups for classifying the users (21). In the fourth embodiment, the management server (10) presented groups 1 to 4, but it can present up to group 10, which is the total number of users (21) (10 people). In other words, in the case of a total of 10 users (21) in FIG. 13, if the presented groups are defined as group 1, group 2, ..., group n (n is a positive integer), the maximum number of n is 10. Groups 2 to 4 are subdivided, and the subdivided groups are defined as small group 1, small group 2, small group 3, and small group 4, respectively. In the fourth embodiment, the group can be divided up to 10 small groups, which is the total number of users (21). In other words, for a total of 10 users (21) in FIG. 13, if the presented small groups are defined as small group 1, small group 2, ..., small group m (m is a positive integer), the maximum number of m is 10. When a group is subdivided, the groups before the subdivision (Groups 2 to 4) are defined as Large Group 2, Large Group 3, and Large Group 4. Group 1 is not subdivided, but it may be defined as Large Group 1 to be consistent with the other large groups. When selecting two tip returners (22) from a total of 10 users (21), if the management server (10) or the tip recipient (20) selects Group 1, the management server (10) will randomly select two tip returners (22) from Group 1. The management server (10) or the tip receiver (20) selects group 2, and the management server (10) or the tip receiver (20) determines one tip returner (22) to be selected from small group 1 and one tip returner (22) to be selected from small group 2. The management server (10) then randomly selects one tip returner (22) from small group 1 and one tip returner (22) from small group 2. The management server (10) or the tip receiver (20) selects group 3, and the management server (10) or the tip receiver (20) determines one tip returner (22) to be selected from small group 1 and one tip returner (22) to be selected from small group 2. The management server (10) then randomly selects one tip returner (22) from small group 1 and one tip returner (22) from small group 2. When the management server (10) or the tip recipient (20) selects group 4 and the management server (10) or the tip recipient (20) determines two tip returners (22) to be selected from small group 3, the management server (10) randomly selects two tip returners (22) from small group 3.

[0117] In selecting the tip returner (22) in the fourth embodiment, for ease of explanation, the group is subdivided by the amount of cash (tip), the form of the returned tip is assumed to be cash, and the return rate is assumed to be the same for each tip returner. Alternatively, other forms of tips (e.g., points, virtual currency, goods provided by a specific individual or organization, videos, still images, paintings, messages, text, novels, etc.) may be selected, the returned tip may be in a form other than cash, and the return rate may vary for each tip returner. Furthermore, when cash, points, or virtual currency is selected as the tip, the tip returner (22) may be selected from the total number of users, including users (21) whose cash amount, virtual currency amount, or points are zero. [Industrial Applicability]

[0118] The present invention is suitable for use in providing an electronic commerce management system for providing tips, which allows for smooth transfer of tips even when the user and tip recipient are in different locations, and which returns a portion of the total tips to a user selected by lottery from all users, and which can result in the amount of tip return being worth more than the amount of tip provided by the user, resulting in a large return that the user could not predict, thereby increasing interest due to the anticipation of the return, and as a result, it can increase the motivation of users to give tips, foster a strong sense of friendship between the user and tip recipient, and elevate the simple act of giving a tip to a kind of event. [Explanation of symbols]

[0119] 1. E-commerce management system for providing tips 3. Reception methods 4. Aggregation method 5 Distribution means 6 Means of providing information 7. Copyright Verification Methods 8. Personal authentication methods 10 Management Server 11 User terminal 12 Tip recipient terminal 20 Tip Recipient 21 users 22 Tip returner 23 Third party 24 System Administrator

Claims

1. 1. An electronic commerce management system for providing tips to specific individuals or entities, comprising: The system includes a management server, a user terminal corresponding to a tip provider connected to the management server via a communication line, a tip recipient, a third party designated by the tip recipient, and a system administrator, the user terminal comprises a transmitting means for transmitting to a management server the name of a tip recipient to whom the user wishes to give a tip, the type of tip, the amount of tip, or the number of points, which are input by the user; The management server a receiving means for receiving at least one of the type of tip, the amount of tip, the number of points, and the name of the tip recipient transmitted from the user terminal; a counting means for counting the type of tip, the tip amount, or the number of points for each of the names of the tip recipients input to the receiving means; The management server presents one or more groups for classifying users based on at least one of the tip type, tip amount, or number of points tallied by the tallying means, and the management server or tip recipient selects a group from the presented groups for selecting a tip returner, and the management server randomly selects a tip returner from the selected group and distributes tips to the tip returner in any proportion, any amount, or other manner, and distributes the remaining tips to at least one of the tip recipient, a third party designated by the tip recipient, and a system administrator in any proportion, any amount, or other manner; The management server presents to the tip recipient a plurality of proposals indicating an arbitrary percentage, an arbitrary amount, or other aspect of the tip to be distributed to the tip recipient before the tip is returned to the tip recipient, and allows the tip recipient to select one; The tip is selected from at least one of cash, points, virtual currency, marks, and messages; When cash, points, or virtual currency is selected as the tip, the amount of cash, the amount of virtual currency, or the points may be 0.

1. An electronic commerce management system for providing tips, comprising:

2. 2. An electronic commerce management system for providing tips as described in claim 1, characterized in that the management server presents the tip recipient with one or more group proposals indicating the number of tip returners and the tip return rate, and allows the tip recipient to select one, and the tip returner is selected by random selection by the management server from within the selected group.

3. An electronic commerce management system for providing tips as described in claim 1, characterized in that when users are subdivided and grouped within the selected group based on at least one of the type of tip, the tip amount, or the number of points, the tip recipient determines at least one of the number of tip returners to be selected, the tip return amount or tip return rate, the type of tip to be returned, and the tip return amount or tip return rate for each selected tip returner for each subdivided group.

4. 2. The electronic commerce management system for providing tips described in claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an information providing means for the tip recipient to post videos, still images, novels, and paintings to which he or she holds the copyright on the system's website and provide the videos, still images, novels, and paintings to the users through the website.

5. 2. The electronic commerce management system for providing tips according to claim 1, further comprising an identity authentication means for verifying that the tip recipient is the individual.

6. 2. The electronic commerce management system for providing tips according to claim 1, further comprising a copyright confirmation means for confirming that the copyright of the videos, still images, novels, and paintings posted by the tip recipient on the website belongs to the tip recipient.

7. 2. The electronic commerce management system for providing tips described in claim 1, wherein the aggregation means includes displaying in real time on a website the total amount of tips aggregated, the total amount of refunds to the tipping recipients, and the amount distributed to the tipping recipients according to the refund rate.

8. The distribution means selects a tip returner by executing a program for randomly selecting a tip returner, The program A random number generating means for generating random numbers; a table creation means for allocating each of the users to each of the random numbers generated by the random number generation means; 2. The electronic commerce management system for providing tips as described in claim 1, further comprising a selection means for selecting the user as a tip return recipient when the random number assigned to the user exceeds a reference value.

9. The electronic commerce management system for providing tips described in claim 1, characterized in that the management server has a means for the tip recipient to send video, still images and / or text as a message to either the user or the tip giver, or both.

10. The electronic commerce management system for providing tips described in claim 1, characterized in that the management server has a means for allowing either the user or the tip returner, or both, to send video, still images and / or text as messages to the tip recipient.

11. An electronic commerce management system for providing tips as described in claim 2, characterized in that when users are subdivided and grouped within the selected group based on at least one of the type of tip, the tip amount, or the number of points, the tip recipient determines at least one of the number of tip returners to be selected, the tip return amount or tip return rate, the type of tip to be returned, and the tip return amount or tip return rate for each selected tip returner for each subdivided group.

12. 3. The electronic commerce management system for providing tips described in claim 2, characterized in that the system includes an information providing means for the tip recipient to post videos, still images, novels, and paintings to which the tip recipient holds the copyright on the system's website and provide the videos, still images, novels, and paintings to the users through the website.

13. 3. The electronic commerce management system for providing tips according to claim 2, further comprising an identity authentication means for verifying that the tip recipient is the individual.

14. 3. The electronic commerce management system for providing tips according to claim 2, further comprising a copyright verification means for verifying that the copyright of the videos, still images, novels, and paintings posted by the tip recipient on the website belongs to the tip recipient.

15. 3. The electronic commerce management system for providing tips described in claim 2, wherein the aggregation means includes displaying in real time on a website the total amount of tips aggregated, the total amount of return to the tipper, and the amount to be distributed to the tipper according to the return rate.

16. The distribution means selects a tip returner by executing a program for randomly selecting a tip returner, The program A random number generating means for generating random numbers; a table creation means for allocating each of the users to each of the random numbers generated by the random number generation means; 3. The electronic commerce management system for providing tips as described in claim 2, further comprising a selection means for selecting the user as a tip return recipient when the random number assigned to the user exceeds a reference value.

17. The electronic commerce management system for providing tips described in claim 2, characterized in that the management server has a means for the tip recipient to send video, still images and / or text as a message to either the user or the tip giver, or both.

18. The electronic commerce management system for providing tips described in claim 2, characterized in that the management server has a means for either the user or the tip returner, or both, to send video, still images and / or text as messages to the tip recipient.

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