JP3713690B2 - Information providing system, terminal, and information processing method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention provides an information providing system.,Terminal,And information processing method, for example, an information providing system for providing multimedia information such as video and music together with text information,Terminal,And an information processing method.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventional information providing services are realized as a database system or a personal computer communication system that connects a terminal and an information provider using a telephone line or the like and extracts information desired by the user. In this case, the information is transmitted in response to a request from the user.
[0003]
On the other hand, in the broadcast type service, the same information is unilaterally transmitted to each user according to the intention of the information provider, regardless of the request from the user.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional method shown above, in the former case, new information cannot be obtained unless requested by the user, and information that can be obtained by the user among the information accumulated by the information provider is However, there were issues that were substantially limited to a small part.
[0005]
In the latter case, the information provider sends information unilaterally regardless of the user's request. Therefore, when a large amount of information is sent, the user only sends useful information. There was a problem that required a lot of time and labor to obtain.
[0006]
Furthermore, since the display of information does not change in accordance with user characteristics such as the user's age and sex, there is a problem that individual differences occur in the readability of information.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and from the sent information, the information to be displayed according to the characteristics and preferences of the user is selected, and according to the characteristics and preferences of the user, By changing the information display method, the user can obtain desired information in an efficient and easy-to-read display form.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The information providing system according to claim 1, comprising: a server that provides information; and a terminal that receives the information from the server via a transmission medium.It is. This information provision systemClassification information that classifies information and display information for displaying information on the terminal sideIn the information, one or more display information corresponding to each of the one or more display methods that can be determined by the terminal based on the characteristic information of the user.AddProcessAdditional means, and classification information andOne or moreInformation with display information added,In the first storage deviceaccumulateThe first to controlAccumulationcontrolMeans,The first storage device is controlled by the first storage control means.Accumulated classification information and1 that's allInformation with the display information ofFrom the serverVia transmission mediumOn the terminalSendTo controlSendcontrolA server comprising means and a serverFromVia transmission mediumThe classification information sent and 1 The above display information was addedinformationAnd the deviceReceiveTo controlReceivecontrolMeans,Received by the terminal under the control of the reception control meansinformationTo the second storage deviceaccumulateSecond to controlAccumulationcontrolMeans,Stored in the second storage device under the control of the second storage control means.Classification information added to information, 1 More thanExtract display informationProcessExtraction means;Of users supplied from outsideBased on characteristic informationAs a method for displaying information stored in the second storage device under the control of the second storage control means,Extracted by extraction means1 More thanDisplay informationOurDisplay method corresponding to a predetermined thingDisplay method determining means for performing processing for determining the display method, and the display method determined by the display method determining means, and stored in the second storage device under the control of the second storage control meansinformationDisplay deviceTo displayDisplay control means for controllingIt comprises the terminal provided with.
[0013]
  Claim 2The terminal described in (1) includes information from the server via the first transmission medium, classification information added to the information, and classification information for classifying the information, and one or more display methods for displaying the information. It is a terminal that receives provision of one or more corresponding display information. The terminal includes a reception control means for controlling the terminal to receive information added with classification information and one or more display information transmitted from the server via the first transmission medium, and a reception control means. Storage control means for controlling the storage of the information received by the terminal by the control of the storage device, the classification information added to the information stored in the storage device by the control of the storage control means, and one or more Based on the characteristic information of the user supplied from the outside, the extraction means for extracting the display information and the information extracted from the extraction means as the display method of the information stored in the storage device under the control of the storage control means Display method determining means for performing a process for determining a display method corresponding to a predetermined one of the one or more display information, and a display method determined by the display method determining means, under the control of the accumulation control means. Characterized in that it comprises a display control means for controlling the display information stored in the product unit in the display device.
[0014]
  The classification information can include at least one of an information genre, a keyword, a target user, and an information type. In addition, the characteristic information is stored on a predetermined recording medium.Read / write control to control writing and reading characteristic information from the recording mediumFurther providing means,The display method determining means is controlled by the read / write control means.Based on the characteristic information read from the recording medium, the informationOn displayDisplayThe display method at the time can be determined. Furthermore, the recording medium can be detachable from the terminal.
[0015]
The accumulation control meansBased on characteristic informationReceive on deviceStored informationapparatusSelectively accumulateFurther control can be performed. Also,Based on characteristic informationOn the terminalInformation receivedOfdisplayapparatusTo displayA selection means for performing a process of selecting an object is further provided, and the display control means displays the information selected by the selection means among the information stored in the storage device in the display method determined by the display method determination means. It is possible to control display on the device.
[0016]
  AccumulationproductThe device furtherUser billing information can be recorded. Furthermore,Communication control means for controlling transmission of predetermined information between the terminal and the server via the second transmission medium may be further provided. In this case, the transmission rate of information transmitted on the second transmission medium can be different from the transmission rate of information transmitted on the first transmission medium. The communication control means performs control for transmitting the characteristic information from the terminal to the server via the second transmission medium, and then the server uses the information corresponding to the characteristic information as the transmission information to the second transmission medium. It is possible to control that the terminal receives the transmission information when it is transmitted via.
[0020]
  Claim 12The information processing method described in 1 is one or more corresponding to each of information from the server via a transmission medium, classification information added to the information, and one or more display methods for displaying the information. It is the information processing method of the terminal which receives provision of display information. The information processing method includes a reception control step for controlling the terminal to receive the classification information and the information added with one or more display information transmitted from the server via the transmission medium, and the reception control step. A storage control step for controlling storage of the information received by the terminal by the control processing in the storage device, classification information added to the information stored in the storage device by the control processing of the storage control step, and 1 As a display method of information accumulated in the accumulation device by the control process of the accumulation control step based on the extraction step of performing the process of extracting the above display information and the characteristic information of the user supplied from the outside of the terminal, A display method determination step for performing a process for determining a display method corresponding to a predetermined one of the one or more display information extracted by the process of the extraction step, and a display method In the display method determined by the processing of the determining step, characterized in that it comprises a display control step of controlling to display the information stored in the storage device by the control processing of the storage control step to the display device.
[0021]
  The information providing system according to claim 1, andClaim 2In the terminal described in (1), the server adds classification information obtained by classifying information, and one or more display information related to a display method when information is displayed on the terminal side, and the classification information and display information are added. Information is accumulated, and the accumulated information is transmitted to the terminal side. In addition, the received information is accumulated in the terminal, classification information added to the information and one or more display information are extracted, and one or more extracted based on the characteristic information input from the outside of the terminal A display method corresponding to a predetermined one of the display information is determined, and the accumulated information is displayed by the determined display method. Therefore, it is possible to quickly grasp the contents of information on the terminal side, and it is possible to display predetermined information by a predetermined display method according to the characteristics and preferences of the user.
[0022]
  Claim 12In the information processing method described in (1), classification information obtained by classifying information in the server and one or more display information relating to the display method used when displaying information on the terminal side are added to the information, and the classification information and display information are added The stored information is stored, and the stored information is transmitted to the terminal side. In addition, the received information is accumulated in the terminal, classification information added to the information and one or more display information are extracted, and one or more extracted based on the characteristic information input from the outside of the terminal A display method corresponding to a predetermined one of the display information is determined, and the accumulated information is displayed by the determined display method. Therefore, it is possible to quickly grasp the contents of information on the terminal side, and it is possible to display predetermined information by a predetermined display method according to the characteristics and preferences of the user.
[0023]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an information providing system according to the present invention. The information provider 1 transmits information from the antenna 2 by radio waves to a satellite (broadcast satellite or communication satellite) 3(First transmission medium)Send to. The satellite 3 receives information transmitted by radio waves from the antenna 2 and transmits it to the user terminal 5. The information provider 1 and the user terminal 5 are connected to a communication line 6 (for example, a telephone line) (Second transmission medium), It is possible to transmit and receive predetermined information. In this way, the information provider 1 and the user terminal 5 are connected to each other by the satellite line 4 and the communication line 6.
[0024]
  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the server on the information provider 1 side. A ROM (Read Only Memory) 13 stores a predetermined control program, management information, and the like. CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11 (addition means, Issuing means) Executes various processes in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 13. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 12 is configured to appropriately store data necessary for the CPU 11 to execute various programs, current operation state information, work data necessary for processing, and the like. . The system bus 20 includes a data bus, an address bus, a control bus, and the like.
[0025]
  First information storage device 14 (FirstAccumulationapparatus) Stores various information to be transmitted to the user terminal 5. Second information storage device 15 (Second storage device) Stores charging information for each user, a telephone number, and information on individual characteristics and preferences of the user.
[0026]
  The encryption circuit 16 encrypts information read from the first information storage device 14 by the CPU 11 and supplied via the system bus 20. The converter 17 converts parallel data corresponding to the encrypted information into serial data. Satellite line interface unit 18 (Transmission control means) Performs, for example, interface processing with the satellite line 4 such as converting serial data from the converter 17 into a signal of a predetermined frequency, and this signal is transmitted to the antenna.2It is made to send out.
[0027]
The antenna 2 emits a signal supplied from the satellite line interface unit 18 by radio waves.
[0028]
  Communication interface unit 21(Communication control means)Performs an interface process with the communication line 6, and transmits or receives a predetermined signal via the communication line 6.
[0029]
  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the user terminal 5. The ROM 34 stores a predetermined control program, management information, and the like. CPU 32 (extraction means,Accumulation control means, display method determination means, selection means) Executes various processes in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 34. The RAM 33 appropriately stores data necessary for the CPU 32 to execute various processes, current operating state information, work data necessary for the processes, and the like. The system bus 42 includes a data bus, an address bus, a control bus, and the like.
[0030]
  Antenna 36 isAfter receiving the radio wave transmitted from the satellite 3 and converting it to a corresponding signal, the satellite line interface unit 37(Reception control means)To send. The satellite line interface unit 37 converts the signal supplied from the antenna 36 into a signal having a predetermined frequency and outputs the signal. The decryption circuit 35 decrypts the cipher of information corresponding to the signal supplied from the satellite line interface unit 37 and outputs it.
[0031]
  The information storage device 40 (storage means) stores information from the decryption circuit 35 supplied under the control of the CPU 32. Display circuit 38 (Display control(Means) converts the information read from the information storage device 40 into a display image corresponding to a predetermined display method, further converts it into an RGB signal, and outputs it. Display device 39 (displayapparatus) Displays characters, graphics, or images (moving images or still images) corresponding to the RGB signals from the display circuit 38.
[0032]
  Operating device 31 isIt consists of a keyboard and is operated when a predetermined command is input. Card reader / writer 41 (Reading and writingMeans) reads an ID card (memory card) (not shown) for identifying an individual. The encryption / decryption circuit 44 encrypts the information supplied thereto and supplies it to the card reading / writing device 41 or decrypts the encryption of the information read from the card reading / writing device 41. , Has been made to output.
[0033]
Next, the operation will be described. First, before receiving the information providing service from the information provider 1, the user operates the operation device 31 of the user terminal (hereinafter abbreviated as “terminal”) 5 to register the characteristic information of the user.
[0034]
The procedure for registering the characteristic information will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step S1, by operating the operation device 31 from the menu displayed on the display device 39, for example, the following item “register personal characteristics” is selected. In step S2, the user inserts a memory card such as an IC card into the card reading / writing device 41 in order to record personal characteristic information.
[0035]
Next, in step S3, the user displays, for example, a desired information classification (genre), a keyword indicating the content of the information, and a type of information (from the selection menu displayed on the display device 39 of the terminal 5). A text, a moving image, a still image, or a combination thereof, or an execution format of a program). In step S4, the user's age, sex, height, weight, chest circumference, waist circumference, neck circumference, sleeve length, favorite color, and the like are input as characteristic information.
[0036]
  When the input of the characteristic information is completed in step S4, the process proceeds to step S5, and the CPU 32 determines the communication interface unit 43.(Communication control means)To connect the line between the server of the information provider 1 and the terminal 5. In step S6, the CPU 32 of the terminal 5 controls the communication interface unit 43, puts the characteristic information on the user / user information in the ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) call setting message, and sets the communication line 6 on. To the information provider 1. At this time, the calling number which is the telephone number of the user is also transmitted simultaneously by the call setting message.
[0037]
Next, proceeding to step S7, the CPU 11 of the server on the information provider 1 side receives the characteristic information and calling number from the terminal 5 received via the communication line 6 and the communication interface unit 21, the charging management information of the user, The information is registered in the second information storage device 15 in which the telephone number of the user and the personal characteristic information of the user are stored.
[0038]
At this time, in step S8, in order to receive a predetermined registration fee from the user, the billing information of the user of the second information storage device 15 is updated.
[0039]
Next, in step S9, the CPU 11 of the server issues a user ID and a temporary password, and proceeds to step S10. The user ID and password that have just been issued are sent to the encryption circuit 16 together with the registration fee billing information. Supply. The user ID, password, and billing information supplied to the encryption circuit 16 are encrypted there and then transmitted to the terminal 5 on the user side via the communication interface unit 21 and the communication line 6.
[0040]
At this time, based on the characteristic information from the terminal 5, for example, information corresponding to a program table including a transmission time of information that is considered to be necessary on the terminal 5 side, user ID, password, It is also possible to encrypt and transmit to the terminal 5 on the user side in the same manner as in the case of the billing information. Thereby, in the terminal 5, based on this program guide, the reception process of the predetermined information transmitted from the information provider 1 is started at a predetermined time, and the reception process is ended at the predetermined time. It is possible to efficiently receive information required by the user.
[0041]
In step S11, upon receiving the user ID, password, and billing information transmitted from the server, the CPU 32 of the terminal 5 on the user side inputs the received user ID, billing information, and the operation device 31 first. The obtained user characteristic information is supplied to the encryption / decryption circuit 44. In the encryption / decryption circuit 44, these pieces of information are encrypted based on, for example, a user ID and supplied to the card reading / writing device 41. The card reading / writing device 41 writes the encrypted user ID, billing information, and characteristic information in the memory card inserted therein. That is, it registers in the memory card.
[0042]
In step S12, call disconnection / release processing is performed. With the above processing, the registration of the user characteristic information is completed. As described above, since the billing information is recorded on the user's memory card together with the characteristic information, the user can know how much billing has been done so far.
[0043]
Next, the provision of information from the information provider 1 side and the method of using information on the terminal 5 side will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step S21, the server on the information provider 1 side starts an information transmission program. The CPU 11 sequentially reads the information stored in the first information storage device 14 based on a preset transmission schedule and supplies the information to the encryption circuit 16 via the system bus 20 in accordance with the transmission program. This transmission schedule can be stored in the first information storage device 14, for example.
[0044]
The information supplied to the encryption circuit 16 is encrypted there and supplied to the converter 17. The parallel data corresponding to the encrypted information supplied to the converter 17 is converted into corresponding serial data and supplied to the satellite line interface unit 18. The satellite line interface unit 18 converts the serial data supplied thereto into a corresponding signal having a predetermined frequency, and transmits the signal through the antenna 2 by radio waves.
[0045]
FIG. 6 shows a format of information transmitted via the antenna 2. In addition to the information itself (actual information), a part indicating information attributes called an information header is added to all information.
[0046]
This information header includes a code indicating the start of information, a file name (this information is recorded in the first information storage device 14 with this file name), an information identification ID for identifying information, and the size of the information ( File size indicating size), information classification indicating information genre, keyword indicating information content, information indicating whether the information is text, moving image, still image, or a combination thereof, or an execution format of a predetermined program Display according to type, information target that indicates what kind of information the user is supposed to be (for example, information such as age and gender of the target user), creation date of information, and user It consists of a plurality of types of display information for changing the method. In this case, the display information is composed of display information A to C.
[0047]
Next to the information header, information itself (actual information) is inserted, and an end code indicating the end of information is inserted at the end of the information.
[0048]
Next, in step S <b> 22, the user inserts the memory card into the card reading / writing device 41 of the terminal 5. In step S23, the card reading / writing device 41 reads the characteristic information recorded on the memory card inserted therein, and after decrypting it by the encryption / decryption circuit 44, it is supplied to the RAM 33. The RAM 33 stores characteristic information supplied from the card reading / writing device 41 via the encryption / decryption circuit 44.
[0049]
In step S24, the CPU 32 of the terminal 5 reads the information header of information received from the antenna 36 and supplied from the information provider 1 via the satellite line interface unit 37. In step S25, the content of the information characteristic (classification information) obtained from the information header is compared with the content of the user characteristic information read from the memory card.
[0050]
In step S26, the CPU 32 determines whether the received information is useful for the user based on the comparison result in step S24. For example, if the contents of items such as information classification (genre), keyword, information type, information target, etc. constituting the information header classification information all match the contents of the user's characteristic information, it is useful information If the contents of a predetermined number of items that make up the classification information match the contents of the user's characteristic information, it is determined that the information is useful. Can do.
[0051]
When it is determined that the received information is useful information for the user, the process proceeds to step S27, where the received information is supplied to the information storage device 40 and recorded. On the other hand, when it is determined that the received information is not useful information for the user, the process returns to step S24, and the processes after step S24 are repeatedly executed.
[0052]
In this way, the terminal 5 selects only the information useful for the user from the information transmitted from the server on the information provider 1 side, based on the user characteristic information recorded on the memory card. Therefore, the information can be stored in the information storage device 40.
[0053]
Therefore, even when using a broadcast-type one-way information providing medium using the satellite line 4, it is possible to use it as if it were a two-way information providing service by registering personal preferences in a memory card or the like. A person can obtain desired information. In addition, since information related to individual user preferences is stored in the memory card and read out by the terminal 5, even when a plurality of users use one terminal, each user can easily obtain desired information. Can get to.
[0054]
Further, in the terminal 5, all the information from the information provider 1 received by the antenna 36 can be stored in the information storage device 40. Thereby, even when the user changes the personal preference of the user in the middle, desired information can be obtained immediately by accessing the information stored in the information storage device 40 based on the change.
[0055]
Next, a procedure for displaying information by a display method according to the user will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step S <b> 31, the user inserts a memory card into the card reading / writing device 41 of the terminal 5. In step S32, the CPU 32 reads the main body of information recorded in the information storage device 40 (actual information in FIG. 6), and copies and stores it in the RAM 33.
[0056]
In step S33, the card reading / writing device 41 is controlled by the CPU 32, and the encrypted characteristic information of the user recorded in the memory card is read out. The read characteristic information is decrypted by the encryption / decryption circuit 44 and supplied to the CPU 32. In step S34, the CPU 32 determines a display method according to the age and sex of the user based on the previously read characteristic information. Next, the process proceeds to step S35, and display information (in this case, any one of display information A to C) corresponding to the display method determined in step S34 is read from the information storage device 40.
[0057]
Next, in step S36, the CPU 32 creates display information to be output to the display device 39 from the actual information (information body) read in step S32 and the display information read in step S35. To do. For example, if the display information used to create the display information consists of data related to the display method for children, the shape of the characters can be made for children, cartoons or illustrations can be inserted in the margins, characters The display information can be created by making hiragana.
[0058]
Next, the process proceeds to step S37, and the display information created in step S36 is supplied to the display circuit 38 by the CPU 32. In the display circuit 38, a display image by a predetermined display method is created according to the display information supplied thereto, converted into a corresponding RGB signal, supplied to the display device 39, and displayed.
[0059]
In this way, information can be displayed by a display method according to characteristics such as the age and sex of the user. Thereby, it can suppress that an individual difference arises in the readability of information with a user's age and sex.
[0060]
In the above embodiment, the case where ISDN is used as the communication line has been described. However, it is also possible to use another communication line such as an analog telephone line, satellite communication, or LAN (Local Area Network). is there.
[0061]
【The invention's effect】
  Information providing system of the present inventionAccording toIn the server, the classification information obtained by classifying the information and one or more display information related to the display method when the information is displayed on the terminal side are added to the information, and the information including the classification information and the display information is accumulated and accumulated. The transmitted information is transmitted to the terminal side. As a result, it is possible to quickly grasp the contents of information on the terminal side, and it is possible to select information to be displayed according to the characteristics and preferences of the user from the information sent Become.
[0062]
  Of the present inventionTerminal, andOf the present inventionAccording to the information processing method, information received at the terminalIs accumulatedAdded to the informationMinutesInformation andOne or moreDisplay information is extractedEntered from outside the terminalExtracted based on characteristic information1 More thanDisplay informationOurDisplay method corresponding to a predetermined thingAnd the accumulated information is displayed in the determined display method.Is displayed. Therefore, desired information can be displayed by a predetermined display method according to the user's characteristics and preferences, age, and sex. Therefore, the information display method can be changed according to the user's characteristics and preferences, age and gender, and the user can obtain desired information in a display format that is efficient and easy for the user to view. Become.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an information providing system according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a server of an information provider 1;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a user terminal 5;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure for registering individual user characteristic information.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure for recording information from the information provider 1 in the information storage device 40 of the terminal 5;
6 is a diagram showing a format of information transmitted by the information provider 1. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a control procedure when a display method is changed according to characteristics of a user.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Information provider
2 Antenna (Transmission means)
3 satellites
4 Satellite links
5 User terminals
6 Communication lines (transmission means)
11 CPU (addition means)
12 RAM
13 ROM
14 First information storage device (storage means)
15 Second information storage device
16 Encryption circuit
17 Converter
18 Satellite link interface
20 System bus
21 Communication interface
31 Operating device (input means)
32 CPU (extraction means, control means, display control means)
33 RAM
34 ROM
35 Cryptanalysis circuit
36 Antenna (Receiving means)
37 Satellite interface unit
38 Display circuit (processing means)
39 Display device (display means)
40 Information storage device (storage means)
41 Card reading / writing device (recording means, reading means)
42 System Bus
43 Communication interface
44 Encryption / Decryption Circuit

Claims (12)

In an information providing system comprising a server that provides information and a terminal that receives provision of the information from the server via a transmission medium,
Classification information obtained by classifying the information, and display information for displaying the information on the terminal side, each corresponding to one or more display methods that can be determined by the terminal based on user characteristic information Adding means for performing processing for adding one or more of the display information to the information;
First accumulation control means for controlling accumulation of the information to which the classification information and one or more of the display information are added by the addition means in a first accumulation device;
The classification information stored in the first storage device under the control of the first storage control means and the information added with one or more display information are transferred from the server to the terminal via the transmission medium. A server comprising: a transmission control means for controlling transmission;
Receiving control means for controlling the terminal to receive the classification information transmitted from the server via the transmission medium and the information to which one or more of the display information is added;
Second storage control means for controlling the information received by the terminal under the control of the reception control means to be stored in a second storage device;
Extraction means for performing processing for extracting the classification information and one or more display information added to the information stored in the second storage device under the control of the second storage control means;
One or more extracted by the extraction means as a display method of the information stored in the second storage device under the control of the second storage control means based on the characteristic information of the user supplied from the outside Display method determining means for performing a process of determining a display method corresponding to a predetermined one of the display information;
Display control means for controlling display of the information stored in the second storage device under control of the second storage control means in the display method determined by the display method determination means; An information provision system comprising a terminal equipped with Information from the server via the first transmission medium, classification information for classifying the information, and one or more display information corresponding to each of one or more display methods for displaying the information On devices that receive
Reception control means for controlling the terminal to receive the information to which the classification information and one or more of the display information are added, transmitted from the server via the first transmission medium;
Accumulation control means for controlling accumulation of the information received by the terminal under the control of the reception control means in a storage device;
Extraction means for performing processing to extract the classification information and one or more display information added to the information stored in the storage device by the control of the storage control means;
Based on the characteristic information of the user supplied from the outside, as a display method of the information stored in the storage device under the control of the storage control means, among the one or more display information extracted by the extraction means Display method determining means for performing a process of determining a display method corresponding to the predetermined one of
Display control means for controlling display of the information stored in the storage device by the control of the storage control means in the display method determined by the display method determination means; Terminal. The terminal according to claim 2 , wherein the classification information includes at least one of an information genre, a keyword, a target user, and an information type. Read / write control means for performing control for writing the characteristic information to a predetermined recording medium and reading the characteristic information from the recording medium,
The display method determining means determines a display method for displaying the information on the display device based on the characteristic information read from the recording medium under the control of the read / write control means. The terminal according to claim 2 . The terminal according to claim 4 , wherein the recording medium is detachable from the terminal. The terminal according to claim 2 , wherein the storage control unit further performs control to selectively store the information received by the terminal in the storage device based on the characteristic information. A selection means for performing a process of selecting what is displayed on the display device from among the information received by the terminal based on the characteristic information;
The display control means causes the display device to display the information selected by the selection means among the information stored in the storage device by the display method determined by the display method determination means. The terminal according to claim 2 , wherein the terminal is controlled. The terminal according to claim 2 , wherein the storage device further records billing information of the user. The terminal according to claim 2 , further comprising communication control means for controlling transmission of predetermined information between the terminal and the server via a second transmission medium. The terminal according to claim 9 , wherein a transmission speed of information transmitted through the second transmission medium is different from a transmission speed of information transmitted through the first transmission medium. The communication control means includes
Control is performed to transmit the characteristic information from the terminal to the server via the second transmission medium, and then the server uses the information corresponding to the characteristic information as transmission information to transmit the second transmission medium. The terminal according to claim 9 , wherein the terminal is controlled to receive the transmission information when transmitted via the terminal. Provision of information from a server via a transmission medium, classification information for classifying the information, and one or more display information corresponding to each of one or more display methods for displaying the information In the information processing method of the receiving terminal,
A reception control step for controlling the terminal to receive the information to which the classification information and one or more of the display information are added transmitted from the server via the transmission medium;
A storage control step for controlling storage of the information received by the terminal by the control process of the reception control step in a storage device;
An extraction step for performing a process of extracting the classification information and one or more of the display information added to the information stored in the storage device by the control process of the storage control step;
Based on the user characteristic information supplied from the outside of the terminal, it is extracted by the process of the extraction step as the display method of the information stored in the storage device by the control process of the second storage control step. A display method determination step for performing a process of determining a display method corresponding to a predetermined one of the one or more display information items;
A display control step for controlling display of the information stored in the storage device by the control processing of the storage control step in the display method determined by the processing of the display method determination step. An information processing method characterized by the above.

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