Blockchain-based investment support device and driving method therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a blockchain-based investment support device and a driving method therefor. The blockchain-based investment support device according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a communication interface unit, which communicates with an investor terminal device for investing in a company by utilizing coins; and a control unit which provides, when the investor terminal device requests a service, a crowdfunding-type main platform service enabling investing in the company by utilizing coins, and which operates such that coin investments are made simultaneously through a sub-platform service linked to the provided main platform service.

Description

Blockchain-based investment support device and its operating method

[0001] The present invention relates to a blockchain-based investment support device and a method for operating the device, and more specifically, to a blockchain-based investment support device that enables joint investment in startup technologies, patents, music, pictures, commercial transaction contracts, real assets, auction NPLs, etc., and a method for operating the device, by utilizing security tokens (STOs) and coins based on blockchain.

[0002] The concept of blockchain was invented to remove restrictions on financial transactions imposed by financial institutions. While this blockchain paradigm is widely used for financial transactions, it is also gaining popularity for non-financial purposes, particularly in wireless networks. Security tokens and cryptocurrencies emerged to create a decentralized banking system where financial institutions do not control money. Security tokens (STOs) are an innovative method of trading securities tokens for innovative financial projects approved by the Financial Innovation Commission. When combined with blockchain-based cryptocurrencies, they can revolutionize trading and distribution. Cryptocurrencies are a type of virtual currency that uses encryption to secure transactions. Before the introduction of cryptocurrencies, the success of electronic transactions depended on two factors: financial institutions and internet connectivity. The introduction of cryptographic payments like Bitcoin and Ethereum is weakening the role of financial institutions. However, the Financial Innovation Commission estimates that the STO security token market will reach 360 trillion won by 2030. To ensure trust and convenience, individuals in their 50s and 60s can conveniently conduct real-time, individual, multi-party transactions on a machine. However, the existing drawback of blockchain transactions, which requires immediate and continuous internet connectivity, can still be overcome by the current architecture. This is because even cryptocurrencies, which previously faced limitations as wallets on mobile devices, require internet connectivity at the moment of transaction, while being protected by securities firms and trustees through financial authorities' approval, are now able to overcome these limitations through blockchain transactions, which are officially recognized by securities firms and banks.

[0003] Therefore, in a reality where cryptocurrencies have no exchange value as currency and are only used as 'digital gold' with a simple function of storing value, if anyone can easily convert their electronic wallet in real time through a transaction device such as a mobile phone between financial institutions and conduct a transaction through a personal multi-party portable device or mobile phone after identifying the counterparty through AI and big data analysis, it can have the versatility to increase the use of cryptocurrencies, which have the problem of an inauthentic economy.

[0004] Therefore, by raising these underground cryptocurrency assets to the open market for investment in companies, etc., and through the technological system such as unlisted stock technology investment through the market, the status and infrastructure of financial institutions, and the convenience, safety, and universality of transactions from certified wallets to mobile devices, etc., can be used by those who have despaired of cryptocurrency, as well as the technology finance market and startup venture companies to obtain and distribute funds, and a virtuous cycle can be created in the country's sound capital market.

[0005] In this desperate need for a system like this, additionally, online small brokerage corporation crowdfunds can also analyze the value of cryptocurrency in real time with big data and deep learning AI through the legality and technology of tokenized securities (STO) and the infrastructure of financial institutions due to the convenience of fundraising and distribution, and convert it into tokenized securities (STO) and convert it into currency. Through the STO system, it is possible to activate fundraising through fragmented investments such as crowdfunding, trading of many investment-combined securities such as music and pictures, and by the government transparently and fairly looking into financial institutions, it is possible to suppress the harmful effects of existing cryptocurrencies and activate legal and active small investments. In Korea, where 90% of small business owners are SMEs, anyone can easily raise funds and trade with just an item and a business plan. In a market where small business owners can easily trade with a verified and simple mobile device, it is possible to easily exchange funds from the difficult address of an electronic wallet.

[0006] This also requires the development of a system that provides investors with opportunities for small investments and companies with initial funding, and furthermore, creates an ecosystem where cryptocurrencies can be used for investment, sponsorship, and commerce, transparently managing all transactions on online platforms within a decentralized network.

[0007] [Prior Art Literature]

[0008] [Patent Document]

[0009] (Patent Document 1) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2497076 (February 2, 2023)

[0010] (Patent Document 2) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1904208 (September 27, 2018)

[0011] (Patent Document 3) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2044748 (November 8, 2019)

[0012] (Patent Document 4) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2110605 (May 7, 2020)

[0013] (Patent Document 5) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1919586 (November 12, 2018)

[0014] (Patent Document 6) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2409982 (June 13, 2022)

[0015] (Patent Document 7) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0073803 (June 24, 2020)

[0016] (Patent Document 8) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0126652 (November 12, 2019)

[0017] The purpose of the embodiment of the present invention is to provide a blockchain-based investment support device and a method for operating the device that enable joint investment in startup technologies, patents, music, pictures, commercial transaction contracts, real assets, auction NPLs, and other IPs, such as technology, music, real assets, auction NPLs, and accounts receivable, intangible asset securitization, etc., as well as startups, by utilizing security tokens (STOs) and coins based on blockchain, and small business owners and companies.

[0018] A blockchain-based investment support device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a communication interface unit that communicates with an investor terminal device that invests in a company using a security token (STO) and coins, and a control unit that provides a main platform service in the form of crowdfunding that enables investment in a company using the security token (STO) and coins, etc., when the investor terminal device requests a service, and operates so that investment such as distribution of security tokens and distribution and trading of trading coins are performed simultaneously through a sub-platform service linked to the provided main platform service.

[0019] The above control unit can link the main platform service so that when the company's product introduction and promotional mission is registered, promotional content is published on the supporting platform service where supporters who perform the promotional mission are active as the sub-platform service.

[0020] The above control unit can compensate supporters who perform the above promotional mission with coins according to the marketing performance achieved by issuing the above promotional content.

[0021] The above control unit can be linked to the supporting platform service so that promotional content is issued when a rumor-spreading button for spreading rumors about the company is selected after the company's product introduction and promotional mission is registered.

[0022] The above control unit may further provide a reward-type crowdfunding service that uses the rewarded coins as the sub-platform service to lead to the purchase of products of the company.

[0023] The above control unit may further provide an unlisted stock trading platform service that allows investors of the investor terminal device to trade startup stocks held by investors using security tokens (STOs) and coins by utilizing blockchain technology.

[0024] The above control unit can provide a valuation prediction and distribution transaction platform and device that can trade all types of investment securities tokens (STOs) based on blockchain technology, various points, coins, etc., and trade at a reference price through real-time value calculation and value exchange using big data and deep learning.

[0025] In addition, a method for operating a blockchain-based investment support device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a step in which a communication interface unit communicates with an investor terminal device that invests in a company through all piece investments and investment-linked securities using a security token (STO) and coins, and a step in which a control unit, when a service request is made by the investor terminal device, provides various fund-raising methods such as crowdfunding that enable investment in a company using the security token (STO) and coins, as well as a main platform service in the form of piece investments, joint investments, and security token (STO), and operates so that investment in security token (STO) and coins is made through a sub-platform service linked to the provided main platform service.

[0026] The above linking step can be linked so that when technology, patents, IP, intellectual property rights, pictures, and other product introductions and promotional missions of the above company are registered through the above main platform service, promotional content is published on the supporting platform service where supporters who perform the promotional mission are active as the above sub-platform service.

[0027] The above driving method may further include a step of compensating supporters who perform the above promotional mission with security tokens (STOs) and coins according to the marketing performance through the issuance of the above promotional content.

[0028] The above linking step can be linked so that when the product introduction and promotional mission of the merchant, self-employed person, small business owner, etc. and the company are registered and the rumor-spreading button for spreading rumors about the company is selected, promotional content is issued from the supporting platform service.

[0029] The above driving method may further include a step of providing a reward-type crowdfunding service that uses the rewarded security token (STO) and coins as the sub-platform service to lead to the purchase of the company's products.

[0030] The above-mentioned operating method may further include a step of providing a platform service for trading unlisted stocks and invested rights in addition to Hervis, a platform that can broker, distribute, issue, and trade the rights, securities, coins, security tokens (STOs), and each piece of investment rights held by investors of the investor terminal device using blockchain technology, and startup stocks as security tokens (STOs) and coins.

[0031] According to an embodiment of the present invention, all products, small business owners, self-employed individuals, corporations, creators, and supporters participating in the online platform will be able to naturally share profits and grow together, forming a real economy based on security tokens (STOs) and cryptocurrencies.

[0032] According to an embodiment of the present invention, understanding of creators naturally increases through shopping malls, promotional missions, etc., and allows customers and marketers of a company to distribute security tokens (STOs) and coins, become creators, and ultimately become investors.

[0033] Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present invention, security tokens (STOs) and coins mined by issuing promotional content can be used for purchasing corporate products or making investments, and can stably maintain the value of the currency as they are used in the real economy.

[0034] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a blockchain-based investment support system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 is a drawing for explaining various types of platform services supported by the blockchain-based investment support device of Figure 1.

[0036] Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating the service process of the main platform for joint investment by startups and creators.

[0037] Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating the service process of a sub-platform for reward-type crowdfunding.

[0038] Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of the service process of a supporting platform where affiliate marketing is carried out as a sub-platform.

[0039] Figure 6 is a drawing for explaining a startup stock trading platform.

[0040] Figure 7 is a block diagram illustrating the detailed structure of the blockchain-based investment support device of Figure 1, and

[0041] Figure 8 is a flowchart showing the operation process of the blockchain-based investment support device of Figure 1.

[0042] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0043] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a blockchain-based investment support system according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram explaining various types of platform services supported by the blockchain-based investment support device of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a service process of a main platform for joint investment by startups and creators, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a service process of a sub-platform for reward-type crowdfunding, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a service process of a supporting platform where affiliate marketing is performed as a sub-platform, and FIG. 6 is a diagram explaining a startup stock trading platform.

[0044] As illustrated in FIG. 1, a blockchain-based investment support system (90) according to an embodiment of the present invention is an investment support system that supports investment in companies such as creators or startups, and includes part or all of an investor terminal device (100), a communication network (110), a blockchain-based investment support device (120), and a third-party device (130).

[0045] Here, “including some or all” means that some components, such as a third-party device (130), are omitted to configure a blockchain-based investment support system (90), or some or all of the components constituting the blockchain-based investment support device (120) can be integrated into a component (e.g., a network device, etc.) constituting an investor terminal device (100) or a communication network (110), and is described as including all to help a sufficient understanding of the invention.

[0046] The investor terminal (100) refers to a terminal owned by investors who wish to contribute to the discovery and growth of startups by investing coins in startups with investment potential, such as through crowdfunding, or joint investment. This terminal may include various types of terminals owned and used by individuals or institutions investing in startups with coins. Of course, in embodiments of the present invention, it may be preferable for individual investors, or "ants," to utilize the service rather than institutions. Coins used for investment may vary, and for example, in embodiments of the present invention, coins eligible for investment may be limited to reliable coins used on cryptocurrency exchanges. Therefore, individual investors who hold investable coins can use coins held in their digital wallets, for example, to make investments on the online service platform.

[0047] The investor terminal device (100) may include not only PC-based terminal devices such as desktop computers or laptop computers, but also mobile-based terminal devices such as smartphones, tablet PCs, and wearable devices worn by users on their wrists. Users of the investor terminal device (100) can use PC-based terminal devices to access the service of the blockchain-based investment support device (120) of FIG. 1 as a web service and use various types of services such as a startup joint investment platform, a supporting platform, crowdfunding, and a stock trading platform as shown in FIG. 2, and use mobile-based terminal devices to access the service of the blockchain-based investment support device (120) of FIG. 1 as an application (hereinafter, “app”) service and select and use the various platform services desired by the user. For example, when users of an investor terminal (100) sign up for a service provided by the blockchain-based investment support device (120) of FIG. 1, an electronic wallet can be automatically created for each investor. Coins such as Bitcoin or Ethereum acquired by users through various routes can be managed in the electronic wallet. Here, an electronic wallet can be viewed as a form of payment method that stores a certain amount of value in a semiconductor chip and can be used like cash. In an embodiment of the present invention, coins can be used as a means of payment.

[0048] However, in the embodiment of the present invention, when making an investment through the investment support platform on the investor terminal device (100), it is preferable that the coins in the electronic wallet managed by each investor terminal device (100) operate in the form of a blockchain and data processing is performed. For example, when an investor on the investor terminal device (100) accesses the investment platform of the blockchain-based investment support device (120) and wishes to invest coins in a specific startup through crowdfunding, the information related to the investors' coins is distributed and stored across various devices, i.e., multiple nodes. Therefore, the investment can be considered to be made when there is agreement on all nodes. In this way, since coins correspond to monetary transactions, investments are made on a blockchain basis to prevent risks such as hacking in advance, and thus virtual currency transactions can be conducted through this.

[0049] Blockchain can be seen as a distributed system that aims to decentralize data processing from centralized data processing on a single server. Furthermore, it operates by jointly distributing data across multiple nodes and comparing the transaction ledger when a transaction occurs. This allows for the transaction details to be displayed to all users participating in the transaction (i.e., the nodes). This data is then compared with the actual transaction history to prevent data falsification. It is a distributed data storage technology that stores data in blocks, links them in a chain, and replicates and stores them simultaneously across numerous computers. It is also called a public transaction ledger. Blockchains are broadly divided into public and private blockchains. Public blockchains are open to everyone and can be participated in by anyone. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are representative examples. Private blockchains are operated by institutions or companies and can only be accessed by those with prior permission. The limited number of participants allows for relatively fast speeds.

[0050] Blockchains use hash functions. A hash function is a function that produces a result of the same length, regardless of the input data. The resulting result is less likely to be duplicated, and it's difficult to deduce the input value from the resulting value. Therefore, comparing hash values ​​can help determine whether data has been altered. The hash function was first developed as SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm)-1, and a more advanced form, SHA-2 (SHA 256), was developed, which is used in blockchains. SHA-2 produces a 256-bit result regardless of the input length. Of course, blockchain-based transactions can incorporate various algorithms, so the embodiments of the present invention will not be specifically limited to any one type.

[0051] For example, a blockchain-based mobile e-wallet system could be implemented using a smartphone-based Pure Wallet to conceptually expand blockchain cryptocurrency for offline transactions. Briefly, Pure Wallet consists of three steps. First, it requires an internet connection between the sender (payer) and the token manager to convert cryptocurrencies into offline shared tokens. Second, the tokens are transacted from the sender's device to another offline recipient device using short-range wireless communication (not internet connection). In the third step, the recipient transmits the requested information to the token manager via the internet to complete the transaction, and the recipient (payee) converts the tokens into cryptocurrency (coins) available on the internet. This approach can be applied not only to finance but also to various Internet of Things technologies. In other words, it expands the concept of blockchain usage in offline environments, and its use can provide banking opportunities to those who do not use banks.

[0052] The communication network (110) can be configured in various forms. The communication network (110) can include both wired and wireless communication networks. For example, a wired or wireless Internet network can be used or linked as the communication network (110). Here, the wired network includes an Internet network such as a cable network or a public switched telephone network (PSTN), and the wireless communication network includes a CDMA, WCDMA, GSM, EPC (Evolved Packet Core), LTE (Long Term Evolution), Wibro network, etc. Of course, the communication network (110) according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be used as an access network of a next-generation mobile communication system to be implemented in the future, for example, a cloud computing network in a cloud computing environment, a 5G network, a 6G network, etc. For example, if the communication network (110) is a wired communication network, an access point within the communication network can connect to a telephone exchange, etc., but if it is a wireless communication network, data can be processed by connecting to an SGSN or GGSN (Gateway GPRS Support Node) operated by a communication company, or data can be processed by connecting to various relays such as a BTS (Base Transceiver Station), NodeB, or e-NodeB.

[0053] The communication network (110) may include an access point. The access point may include a small base station, such as a femto or pico base station, which is often installed inside a building. Here, the femto or pico base station may be classified according to the maximum number of investor terminal devices (100) or third-party devices (130) of FIG. 1 that can be connected to the small base station. Of course, the communication network (110) may include a short-range communication module for performing short-range communication, such as Zigbee or Wi-Fi, with the investor terminal devices (100) or third-party devices (130). The access point may use TCP / IP or RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) for wireless communication. Here, short-range communication can be performed using various standards, such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, infrared (IrDA), radio frequency (RF) such as UHF (Ultra High Frequency) and VHF (Very High Frequency), and ultra-wideband (UWB) in addition to Wi-Fi. Accordingly, the access point can extract the location of the data packet, designate the best communication path for the extracted location, and forward the data packet along the designated communication path to the next device, such as a blockchain-based investment support device (120). The access point can share multiple lines in a typical network environment and may include, for example, routers, repeaters, and repeaters.

[0054] The blockchain-based investment support device (120) may include, for example, a cloud server and may be configured to include a database (120a) of FIG. 1 connected to the server. The blockchain-based investment support device (120) according to an embodiment of the present invention analyzes individuals and companies in real time through big data-based artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning, and based on this real-time analysis, enables large and small transactions to be conducted through blockchain-based devices such as mobile devices, and configures a wallet system for this purpose. The blockchain-based investment support device (120), as illustrated in FIG. 2, may provide at least one platform service among a startup joint investment platform, a crowdfunding platform, a support platform, and a stock trading platform. Here, the platform refers to an online site-based service, but it can also refer to an online environment built to allow multiple groups, such as suppliers and demanders, to participate and exchange the value each group seeks through fair transactions. It can be described as a win-win ecosystem that evolves through the connections and interactions of platform participants and provides new value and benefits to all. Multiple platforms can be connected and operated in different domains, but it is also possible for them to be connected and operated in a single domain.

[0055] The blockchain-based investment support device (120) according to an embodiment of the present invention can be viewed as being configured to facilitate investment in startup companies through crowdfunding, i.e., joint investment, using coins by individual investors, such as those on the investor terminal device (100). Therefore, it is entirely possible to select and use a single service on a single online service screen. In other words, the blockchain-based investment support device (120) can present a service screen, such as that shown in FIG. 2, as the main screen when a service request is made from the investor terminal device (100) of FIG. 1. Alternatively, it may be provided as a separate menu screen. Accordingly, investors on the investor terminal device (100) can select and use the service of their choice. The layout of the screen for providing services can vary depending on the service provider's intention, and thus, the embodiment of the present invention will not be specifically limited to any one form.

[0056] The platform process provided by the blockchain-based investment support device (120) according to an embodiment of the present invention is clearly illustrated in FIGS. 3 to 6. FIG. 3 illustrates the platform process for startup creator co-investment. It can operate to contribute to the discovery and development of startups by investing coins in startups with investment potential through crowdfunding. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, when requesting the startup co-investment platform service, the service screen may display various types of startup information conducting crowdfunding, listed or in tile form. Selecting a specific startup item from the list may display detailed information about the startup conducting crowdfunding. Here, the list may refer to a listing of (company) items from A to Z conducting crowdfunding. Above all, the blockchain-based investment support device (120) according to an embodiment of the present invention can secure the value of coins through interlinked sub-platforms, such as crowdfunding or support platforms, when receiving investment support through the startup co-investment platform. In other words, if a large number of coins are secured through a sub-platform or if there are many promotional activities related to a startup, the value of the startup's coins can be seen to increase.

[0057] For example, creators can promote their products at a low cost and discover potential customers within the platform. Creators can be individual creators or businesses. Supporters can also become customers and marketers of their favorite products, helping sellers grow and generating revenue. A virtuous cycle can be created through the platform ecosystem according to an embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the blockchain-based investment support device (120) allows creators to introduce products and register promotional missions, while supporters can publish promotional content and earn coin rewards based on their performance. Supporters can also use coins to purchase products from companies (e.g., startups) within the platform's closed mall (or closed online shopping mall) and reward-based crowdfunding. Supporters can also use coins to invest in creators (companies). This can increase awareness of the creator through promotional effects, leading to growth. The blockchain-based investment support device (120) according to an embodiment of the present invention can be considered to be involved in these activities.

[0058] Figure 4 illustrates the process of a sub-platform that enables reward-based crowdfunding. When investors on the investor terminal (100) use the platform, the blockchain-based investment support device (120) displays buttons such as "Push 50 Coins," "Push 100 Coins," and "Push 150 Coins," as shown in Figure 4, allowing them to make investments by selecting the corresponding buttons. Furthermore, the blockchain-based investment support device (120) can settle with the relevant creator in cash or other forms when the funding amount is reached. Furthermore, creators can reward customers, i.e., investors on the investor terminal (100), when profits are generated from the investment. Of course, the reward can be provided at a fixed commission rate, such as 15% to 20%, relative to the amount invested by the investors.

[0059] Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating the process of a supporting platform (where affiliate marketing, etc., takes place) as a sub-platform. Supporters can earn additional income by promoting creators, and creators can easily provide viral marketing at a low price. For example, a blockchain-based investment support device (120) can automatically link to a supporting platform that operates in conjunction with a creator's product introduction and promotional mission registered through a startup common investment platform. Accordingly, supporters can publish promotional content with referral links and receive rewards in coins for their performance. During this process, blockchain-based validation can be used for various actions, such as inflows and purchases, to prevent abuse and ensure high reliability. For example, when a creator's product / project introduction and promotional mission is registered in a blockchain-based investment support device (120), a rumor button may be automatically generated and displayed on one side of the content tile (or content icon, item, etc.) of the "Spread the Word about the New Mystery Game 'Mystery House'!!" tile-shaped content tile as shown in FIG. 5. When the rumor is selected, the recommended information linked to it may be automatically inserted into the promotional content of "[Review] Newly Released Immersive Superb Mystery Game" that the supporter generates. Therefore, when the promotional content of the supporter is selected, the promotional effect can be verified through this, and coin compensation can be made according to the verification result.

[0060] Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating an overview of the startup stock trading platform provided by the blockchain-based investment support device (120) of Figure 1. Investors on the investor terminal (100) can use blockchain technology to trade startup stocks held with coins via the unlisted stock trading platform. The blockchain-based investment support device (120) can operate by blockchainizing all transaction details to verify whether the transaction parties are actual holders of the stock. This can also provide accurate market price information for the stock to be traded by synthesizing actual transaction prices recorded on the blockchain. In other words, the blockchain-based investment support device (120) according to an embodiment of the present invention applies blockchain technology to unlisted stock trading to verify whether the transaction parties are actual holders of the stock, while fundamentally preventing transaction distortion related to actual ownership through blockchain technology.

[0061] The third-party device (130) may include various types of additional devices to provide services according to an embodiment of the present invention in conjunction with the blockchain-based investment support device (120) of FIG. 1. For example, the third-party device (130) may include computers owned by startup officials who access the blockchain-based investment support device (120) of FIG. 1 and proceed with investments. Startup officials may access the blockchain-based investment support device (120) through their computers and perform operations for product / project introduction and promotional mission registration.

[0062] In addition, the third-party device (130) may include an administrator device, such as a smartphone or computer, owned by an administrator of a service provider providing the blockchain-based investment support device (120) of FIG. 1. The administrator can access the administrator menu screen via the administrator menu address information (URL) through the administrator device and perform various operations for service management. Typically, the administrator menu screen allows the user to check the member information of members using the service, and also allows the user to check various information, such as the platform service usage history. In addition, the third-party device (130) may further include a server or computer of a developer or developer company that develops a program according to an embodiment of the present invention and uploads it to the blockchain-based investment support device (120) of FIG. 1.

[0063] In addition to the above, the investor terminal device (100), communication network (110), blockchain-based investment support device (120), and third-party device (130) of FIG. 1 can perform various operations, and since related contents will be continuously covered later, detailed contents will be replaced with those contents.

[0064] Figure 7 is a block diagram illustrating the detailed structure of the blockchain-based investment support device of Figure 1.

[0065] As illustrated in FIG. 7, the blockchain-based investment support device (120) of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes part or all of a communication interface unit (700), a control unit (710), a blockchain-based investment support unit (720), and a storage unit (730).

[0066] Here, “including some or all” means that some components, such as the storage unit (730), may be omitted to configure the blockchain-based investment support device (120), or some components, such as the blockchain-based investment support unit (720), may be integrated into other components, such as the control unit (710), and is explained as including all to help a sufficient understanding of the invention.

[0067] The communication interface unit (700) communicates with the investor terminal device (100) and the third-party device (130) via the communication network (110) of FIG. 1. During the communication process, the communication interface unit (700) can perform operations such as modulation / demodulation, muxing / demuxing, encoding / decoding, and scaling to convert resolution, which are obvious to those skilled in the art and therefore will not be further described.

[0068] The communication interface unit (700) can provide a service screen under the control of the control unit (710) when a service request is received from the investor terminal device (100) of FIG. 1. The service screen can provide menu items for accessing a startup joint investment platform, a supporting platform, crowdfunding, and a stock trading platform, as shown in FIG. 2. Accordingly, when the investor terminal device (100) selects, for example, a startup joint investment platform, it can operate to proceed with a joint investment procedure accordingly.

[0069] The control unit (710) may include a processor such as a CPU, an MPU, or a GPU, and may be responsible for the overall control operations of the communication interface unit (700), the control unit (710), the blockchain-based investment support unit (720), and the storage unit (730) of FIG. 7. For example, when a service request is made from an investor terminal device (100), the control unit (710) may execute a program, such as a graphic (GUI) processing program, installed in the blockchain-based investment support unit (720) to provide a preset GUI service screen to the investor terminal device (100). Of course, the control unit (710) records which service screen was provided to which investor terminal device (100), and thus, when a specific menu item, such as a startup joint investment platform, is selected from the investor terminal device (100), the corresponding service screen may be provided again.

[0070] Furthermore, the control unit (710) can operate in conjunction with the blockchain-based investment support unit (720) to facilitate blockchain-based investments. While these operations are actually performed by the blockchain-based investment support unit (720), the control unit (710) can be viewed as operating at the request of the blockchain-based investment support unit (720). For example, data related to coins in investors' electronic wallets can be distributed and stored across various types of devices that function as multiple nodes based on the blockchain. In other words, data can be shared and stored with nodes forming a chain, and when a transaction occurs, data can be modified when multiple nodes reach agreement on approval. This involves modifying data in the transaction ledger. Therefore, the control unit (710) can collaborate with designated nodes to process coin-related data when a coin investment occurs at the request of the blockchain-based investment support unit (720). This can be done by deducting the investment amount from the investor's electronic wallet and adding the investment amount to the startup. For example, data stored in the transaction ledger can be modified when multiple nodes reach agreement on approval. The control unit (710) can be involved in these operations.

[0071] The blockchain-based investment support unit (720) provides services for joint investment in startups and other businesses based on blockchain technology. To this end, the blockchain-based investment support unit (720) can operate various service platforms in conjunction with each other. Of course, programs for such operations can be installed and executed. Representative examples include services such as a startup joint investment platform, a support platform, crowdfunding, and a stock trading platform, as illustrated in Figure 2. Of course, each platform can operate in conjunction with each other. For example, when a creator registers a product / project introduction and promotional mission through the startup joint investment platform, the blockchain-based investment support unit (720) can automatically link the support platform to promote the creator. Furthermore, the blockchain-based investment support unit (720) can analyze the effectiveness (e.g., number of clicks) of promotional content issued by supporters on the support platform and, accordingly, provide corresponding compensation in the form of coins. Of course, even when supporters are compensated with coins, the blockchain-based investment support unit (720) can process coin data in blockchain format. For example, when the blockchain-based investment support unit (720) operates by forming a blockchain with the third-party device (130) of FIG. 1, the unit shares and stores data in the transaction ledger with the third-party device (130). Then, when a transaction occurs, the third-party device (130) must obtain approval to modify the coin information stored in the electronic wallet related to the supporter in the DB (120a) of FIG. 1, i.e., data related to the coin amount.

[0072] Furthermore, the blockchain-based investment support unit (720) can operate according to the process illustrated in FIG. 4 when a reward-based crowdfunding platform is implemented as a sub-platform. In other words, it can display investment buttons, such as "Push 50 Coins" or "Push 100 Coins," on the investor terminal device (100) screen, allowing selection of these buttons to initiate coin investment. The blockchain-based investment support unit (720) can recognize which button has been selected through the coordinate values ​​on the service screen provided to the investor terminal device (100). Therefore, when an investor selects a specific button, it can also receive device identification information of the investor's terminal device (100), thereby identifying which investor selected which button on which screen. Accordingly, the blockchain-based investment support unit (720) can deduct a predetermined amount of coins from the investor's electronic wallet and settle the investment amount with the startup in which the investment is being made. Of course, blockchain-based operations can be considered to be performed for data processing during this process. Once the funding goal is achieved, the blockchain-based investment support department (720) settles the funding amount with the startup or creator. If profits are generated, investors may receive rewards in the form of coins based on the rate of return, as announced. Of course, if rewards are delivered, the blockchain-based investment support department (720) can notify investors via push messages or other means via the app installed on the investor terminal (100).

[0073] The storage unit (730) can temporarily store various types of data processed under the control of the control unit (710). For example, when an investor of the investor terminal device (100) selects a specific button on the service screen (e.g., see FIG. 4), for example, when the investor selects the 150 coin push, the storage unit (730) can temporarily store the device identification information of the investor terminal device (100) and information related to the 150 coin push. Thereafter, the storage unit (730) can provide the information to the blockchain-based investment support unit (720) for data analysis, and the blockchain-based investment support unit (720) can deduct 150 coins from the electronic wallet of the investor based on the information and add 150 coins to the electronic wallet of the creator or startup in which the investment was made. Such data can be systematically classified, stored, and managed in the DB (120a) of FIG. 1. Here, the DB (120a) can operate as one of a plurality of nodes.

[0074] In addition to the above, the communication interface unit (700), control unit (710), blockchain-based investment support unit (720), and storage unit (730) of FIG. 7 can perform various operations, and other detailed information has been sufficiently explained above, so those contents will be used instead.

[0075] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the communication interface unit (700), control unit (710), blockchain-based investment support unit (720), and storage unit (730) of FIG. 7 are configured as physically separate hardware modules, but each module may store and execute software for performing the above operations. However, the software is a collection of software modules, and each module may be formed of hardware, so there is no particular limitation on the configuration, such as software or hardware. For example, the storage unit (730) may be hardware, such as storage or memory. However, since it is also possible to store information (repository) in software, there is no particular limitation on the above.

[0076] Meanwhile, as another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (710) may include a CPU and a memory, and may be formed as a single chip. The CPU may include a control circuit, an operation unit (ALU), a command interpretation unit, and a registry, and the memory may include a RAM. The control circuit may perform a control operation, the operation unit may perform an operation of binary bit information, and the command interpretation unit may perform an operation of converting a high-level language into machine language and vice versa, including an interpreter or a compiler, and the registry may be involved in software data storage. According to the above configuration, for example, at the initial operation of the blockchain-based investment support device (120) of FIG. 1, the program stored in the blockchain-based investment support unit (720) may be copied and loaded into memory, i.e., RAM, and then executed, thereby rapidly increasing the data operation processing speed. In the case of a deep learning model, it may be loaded into the GPU memory instead of the RAM and executed by accelerating the execution speed using the GPU.

[0077] Figure 8 is a flowchart showing the operation process of the blockchain-based investment support device of Figure 1.

[0078] For convenience of explanation, referring to FIG. 8 together with FIG. 1, a blockchain-based investment support device (120) according to an embodiment of the present invention communicates with an investor terminal device (100) that utilizes coins to invest in a company (S800). The investor terminal device (100) can utilize investment services as a web service using a PC-based terminal device such as a computer, and can utilize investment services as an app service using a mobile-based terminal device such as a smartphone. In particular, in the embodiment of the present invention, investments in companies such as startups are made using coins such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, and the coins are processed on a blockchain-based basis through an electronic wallet created for each investor, thereby ensuring transaction stability.

[0079] In addition, the blockchain-based investment support device (120) provides a main platform service in the form of crowdfunding that enables (joint) investment in a company using coins when an investor terminal device (100) requests a service, and can operate so that coin investment can be made simultaneously through a sub-platform service linked to the provided main platform service (S810). Here, the main platform service can be a first service platform where companies or creators, etc., register product / project introductions and promotional missions, and the sub-platform service can mean a second service platform that operates in conjunction with the first service platform. When a company or creator selects the "Spread the Word" button of a registered promotional mission on the first service platform and requests a "Spread the Word", promotional content including a referral link is issued on the second service platform where supporters are active. Therefore, supporters can issue promotional content and earn coin rewards based on performance, and furthermore, by purchasing the company's products, etc. through reward-type crowdfunding with the coins earned as rewards, a virtuous cycle of investment can be established. Therefore, as shown in Figure 2, sub-platform services may include crowdfunding and stock trading platforms in addition to the supporting platform.

[0080] Furthermore, the blockchain-based investment support device (120) according to an embodiment of the present invention can support investments through multiple platforms, such as investor terminal devices (100), and generate big data based on investors' use of the service. Furthermore, by analyzing this big data using an artificial intelligence program, real-time analysis of creators and companies is possible, and it is also possible to analyze investors' investment tendencies. Through real-time analysis of companies, large-scale and small-scale transactions can be conducted, and in the process, blockchain transactions can be completed and coin investments can be made through electronic wallets.

[0081] In addition to the above, the blockchain-based investment support device (120) of FIG. 1 can perform various operations, and other detailed information has been sufficiently explained above, so we will replace it with that information.

[0082] Even though all components constituting the embodiments of the present invention have been described as being combined or operating in combination, the present invention is not necessarily limited to such embodiments. That is, within the scope of the present invention, all components may be selectively combined and operated one or more times. In addition, although all components may be implemented as individual independent hardware, some or all of the components may be selectively combined and implemented as a computer program having program modules that perform some or all of the functions of the combined hardware in one or more pieces. The codes and code segments constituting the computer program will be readily inferred by those skilled in the art of the present invention. Such a computer program may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium and read and executed by a computer, thereby implementing the embodiments of the present invention.

[0083] Here, the non-transitory readable storage medium refers to a medium that permanently stores data and can be read by a device, rather than a medium that stores data for a short period of time, such as a register, cache, or memory. Specifically, the above-described programs may be stored and provided on a non-transitory readable storage medium, such as a CD, DVD, hard disk, Blu-ray disc, USB, memory card, or ROM.

[0084] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without altering the technical spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

Claims

1. A communication interface unit that communicates with an investor terminal device that invests in a company using coins; and When the above investor terminal device requests a service, a main platform service in the form of crowdfunding is provided that allows investment in a company using the above coin, and a control unit that operates so that coin investment is made simultaneously through a sub-platform service linked to the above provided main platform service; including, The above control unit provides a service platform where companies or creators register product, project introductions and promotional missions as the main platform service, and provides a service platform where supporters are active and promotional content including a referral link is issued when companies or creators request to spread the word by selecting the spread the word button of the registered promotional mission as the sub-platform service. The above control unit increases the coin value of the startup based on the amount of coins secured through the sub-platform service or the amount of promotional activities related to the startup. The above control unit, when the product introduction and promotional mission of the company is registered through the main platform service, links the supporting platform service where the supporters who perform the promotional mission are active as the sub-platform service so that the promotional content is published. The above control unit rewards supporters who perform the above promotional mission with coins according to the marketing performance through the issuance of the above promotional content. The above control unit is linked so that when the company's product introduction and promotional mission are registered and the rumor-spreading button for spreading rumors about the company is selected by the creator of the company or individual creator, the promotional content is published on the supporting platform service. The above control unit automatically inserts the recommended person information linked when the rumor-spreading button is selected into the promotional content. The above control unit blocks abusing by performing a validity check using blockchain when various actions, including inflow or purchase, occur in the process of issuing the above promotional content and compensating the above coins. The above control unit is a blockchain-based investment support device that compensates coins for the supporter's promotional content based on the results of the above validation.

2. In paragraph 1, The above control unit is a blockchain-based investment support device that further provides a reward-type crowdfunding service that leads to the purchase of products of the company using the above-mentioned rewarded coins as the above-mentioned sub-platform service.

3. In paragraph 1, The above control unit is a blockchain-based investment support device that further provides an unlisted stock trading platform service that allows investors of the investor terminal device to trade startup stocks held by them with coins by utilizing blockchain technology.

4. The communication interface unit communicates with the investor terminal device that invests in the company using coins; and A control unit provides a main platform service in the form of crowdfunding that allows investment in a company using the coin when the investor terminal requests a service, and operates to allow coin investment through a sub-platform service linked to the provided main platform service; including, The above control unit provides a service platform where companies or creators register product, project introductions and promotional missions as the main platform service, and provides a service platform where supporters are active and promotional content including a referral link is issued when companies or creators request to spread the word by selecting the spread the word button of the registered promotional mission as the sub-platform service. The above control unit increases the coin value of the startup based on the amount of coins secured through the sub-platform service or the amount of promotional activities related to the startup. A step of linking the support platform service where supporters who perform the promotional mission are active as sub-platform services so that promotional content is published when the company's product introduction and promotional mission are registered through the main platform service; A step of rewarding supporters who perform the above promotional mission with coins according to the marketing performance through the issuance of the above promotional content; A step of linking the support platform service to publish promotional content when the rumor-spreading button for spreading rumors about the company is selected by the creator of the company or individual creator after the product introduction and promotional mission of the company is registered; A step of automatically inserting the recommended information linked when the above rumor-spreading button is selected into the above promotional content; A step for blocking abuse through validation using blockchain when various actions, including inflow or purchase, occur in the process of issuing the above promotional content and compensating the above coins; and Step of compensating coins for the supporter's promotional content based on the results of the above validation; A method for operating a blockchain-based investment support device, which further includes:

5. In paragraph 4, A method for operating a blockchain-based investment support device, further comprising: a step of providing a reward-type crowdfunding service that leads to the purchase of a product of the company using the rewarded coin as the sub-platform service; 6. In paragraph 4, A method for operating a blockchain-based investment support device, further comprising: a step in which the control unit provides an unlisted stock trading platform service that allows investors of the investor terminal device to trade startup stocks held by them with coins by utilizing blockchain technology;

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