JP7189380B2 - Provision device, provision method and provision program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a provision device, a provision method, and a provision program.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, techniques have been proposed for reflecting responses of content viewers and content providers to content distributed over a network. As an example of such a technique, a technique has been proposed in which a comment input to a user terminal and displayed in conjunction with live content is displayed in accordance with a user's bid amount for the comment.

JP 2020-17251 A

However, in some cases, the above conventional technology cannot be said to promote communication between viewers and providers.

For example, the conventional technology described above only preferentially provides comments with high bids, and cannot be said to promote communication between the viewer and the provider.

The present application has been made in view of the above, and aims to provide a providing device, a providing method, and a providing program capable of promoting communication between viewers and providers.

A provision device according to the present application includes a reception unit that receives a user's selection of one of a plurality of providers who provide content on a predetermined platform, and the provider selected by the user provides the content. a first providing unit that provides the provider with first content corresponding to the content and that is content posted by the user; and content posted by the provider selected by the user. and a second providing unit that provides the user with second content, which is content related to the first content.

According to one aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to promote communication between the viewer and the provider.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of provision processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen of a user terminal according to the embodiment; FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen of a provider terminal according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a settlement server according to the embodiment; FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an account database according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a provider information database according to the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user information database according to the embodiment; FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of provision processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that implements the functions of the settlement server.

Embodiments for implementing the provision device, the provision method, and the provision program (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") according to the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the provision device, the provision method, and the provision program according to the present application are not limited by this embodiment. Also, in each of the following embodiments, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are omitted.

[1. embodiment]
The providing process realized by the providing apparatus and the like of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of provision processing according to the embodiment. Note that in FIG. 1, the provision processing and the like according to the embodiment are realized by the settlement server 10, which is an example of the provision device according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the provision processing system 1 according to the embodiment includes a payment server 10, a user terminal 100, and a provider terminal 200. The payment server 10, the user terminal 100, and the provider terminal 200 are connected by wire or wirelessly via a network N (see FIG. 4, for example) so that they can communicate with each other. The network N is, for example, a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet. The provision processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 may include a plurality of settlement servers 10, a plurality of user terminals 100, and a plurality of provider terminals 200. FIG.

A settlement server 10 shown in FIG. 1 is an information processing device that executes provision processing according to the embodiment, and is realized by a server device, a cloud system, or the like. For example, the payment server 10 provides an electronic payment service related to electronic payment using the user terminal 100 or provider terminal 200 . For example, the settlement server 10 manages the account of the provider (operator) of the transaction object and the account of the user to whom the transaction object is provided, and transfers electronic money between accounts according to the payment request from the user. By doing so, various settlements are realized. In addition, electronic money may be, for example, points or currency used independently by various companies, or may be electronically tradable currency provided by the state such as Japanese yen and dollars. good.

The settlement server 10 also provides services related to various SNSs (Social Networking Services). For example, when the settlement server 10 receives posts of various contents such as blogs, microblogs, web pages, messages, images (still images, moving images), and voices from the user terminal 100 and the provider terminal 200, the reception Information is shared among SNS users by publishing such content.

A user terminal 100 shown in FIG. 1 is an information processing device used by a user. The user terminal 100 is realized by, for example, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like. In addition, the user terminal 100 displays information distributed by the settlement server 10 using a web browser or application. Note that the example shown in FIG. 1 shows a case where the user terminal 100 is a smart phone.

The provider terminal 200 shown in FIG. 1 guides (provides) the user with certain techniques and knowledge such as fitness, sports, entertainment, academic knowledge (for example, languages, etc.), knowledge for acquiring qualifications, etc. It is an information processing device used by a provider (eg, an instructor, a lecturer) who wishes to obtain a reward. The provider terminal 200 is implemented by, for example, a smart phone, tablet terminal, notebook PC, desktop PC, mobile phone, PDA, or the like. The provider terminal 200 also displays information delivered by the payment server 10 using a web browser or an application. Note that the example shown in FIG. 1 shows a case where the provider terminal 200 is a smart phone.

When the user terminal 100 and the provider terminal 200 receive control information for realizing predetermined provision processing from the settlement server 10, the user terminal 100 and the provider terminal 200 realize information processing according to the control information. Here, the control information includes, for example, a script language such as JavaScript (registered trademark), a style sheet language such as CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), a programming language such as Java (registered trademark), and a markup language such as HTML (HyperText Markup Language). It is written in up language or the like. Note that the predetermined application itself distributed from the settlement server 10 may be regarded as the control information.

[1-1. Settlement using user terminal 100 and provider terminal 200]
Here, an example of payment (electronic payment) using the user terminal 100 and the provider terminal 200 will be described prior to the providing process executed by the payment server 10. FIG. In the following description, the user U1 uses a two-dimensional code (QR code (registered trademark)) placed in a store, which is a two-dimensional code that indicates store identification information for identifying a store, so that the user U1 can access the user terminal. Although an example of making a payment using 100 will be described, embodiments are not limited to this. An example of settlement described below is also applicable when any user uses any user terminal 100 to make a payment at any store. The store identification information may be not only a QR code (registered trademark) but also a bar code, a predetermined mark, a number, or the like.

For example, when the user U1 makes a payment associated with the use or purchase of a payment target (transaction target) such as various products and services at a store, the user U1 activates a payment application pre-installed on the user terminal 100. do. Then, the user U1 photographs the store identification information installed in the store via the payment application. In such a case, the user terminal 100 displays a screen for inputting the price to be settled, and accepts the input of the payment amount from the user U1 or the store clerk. Then, the user terminal 100 stores user identification information that identifies the user U1, shop identification information (or information indicated by the shop identification information, that is, information indicating the shop (for example, shop ID)), and a settlement amount. to the payment server 10.

In such a case, the settlement server 10 transfers the amount of electronic money indicated by the settlement amount from the account of user U1 indicated by the user identification information to the account of the store indicated by the store identification information. Then, the settlement server 10 transmits a notification that the settlement has been completed to the user terminal 100 . In such a case, the user terminal 100 notifies that the payment has been made with electronic money by outputting a screen indicating that the payment has been completed or a predetermined voice.

Note that the settlement using the user terminal 100 is not limited to the processing described above. For example, settlement using the user terminal 100 may be made using a store terminal installed in a store. For example, the user terminal 100 displays user identification information for identifying user U1 on the screen. In such a case, the store terminal installed in the store reads the user identification information displayed on the user terminal 100, and identifies the user identification information (or information indicated by the user identification information, that is, the user U1). to the payment server 10; In such a case, the settlement server 10 transfers the amount of electronic money indicated by the settlement amount from the account of the user U1 indicated by the user identification information to the account of the store, and the store terminal of the store or the user terminal 100 In response, the fact that the payment has been made may be notified by outputting a screen or a predetermined voice indicating that the payment has been completed.

In addition, the settlement using the user terminal 100 is not only the process of transferring electronic money from the account charged with electronic money in advance by the user U1 to the store account, but also the credit card pre-registered by the user U1. may be used for settlement. In such a case, for example, the user terminal 100 transfers the amount of electronic money indicated by the settlement amount to the account of the store, and requests the settlement amount from the operating company of user U1's credit card. good too.

[1-2. Overview of Embodiment]
Here, conventionally, as a technique for reflecting the responses of content viewers and content providers to content distributed over a network, comments input to a user terminal are linked to live content. A technology has been proposed for controlling the display of comments displayed by users based on the amount of bids made by users for the comments. However, with such a technique, there are cases in which the comments with the highest bids are preferentially provided, and communication between the viewer and the provider is not achieved.

Therefore, the settlement server 10 executes provision processing according to the embodiment. The provision processing executed by the settlement server 10 will be described below with reference to FIG. Note that the following description shows an example in which the user terminal 100 is used by the user U1. Also, in the following description, the user terminal 100 may be identified with the user U1. That is, the user U1 can be read as the user terminal 100 below.

Further, in the following explanation, the provider terminal 200 will be explained as provider terminals 200-1 to 200-N (N is an arbitrary natural number) according to the provider who uses the provider terminal 200. FIG. For example, the provider terminal 200-1 is the provider terminal 200 used by the provider (provider M1) identified by the provider ID "MID#1". Further, in the following description, provider terminals 200-1 to 200-N will be referred to as provider terminal 200 when they are not distinguished from each other. Also, in the following description, the provider terminal 200 may be identified with the provider. That is, hereinafter, provider M1 can be read as provider terminal 200-1.

In the following description, the user terminal 100 includes an application for the user (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "user application") for using various SNS-related services provided by the payment server 10. It is assumed to have been installed. In the following description, the provider terminal 200 includes an application for the provider (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "provider application") for using various SNS-related services provided by the payment server 10. It is assumed to have been installed.

First, the provider posts (transmits) created content to the payment server 10 via the provider application (step S1). For example, provider M1, who is a yoga instructor, has profile information about his/her own profile, fee information about setting fees to be charged to users according to instructions (feedback) to users, Contents such as moving images (yoga lesson videos) are posted to the settlement server 10. - 特許庁

Subsequently, the settlement server 10 distributes the content posted by the provider to the user terminal 100 (step S2). For example, the settlement server 10 distributes content corresponding to a search query or the like input by the user U1 after starting the user application. In the example of FIG. 1, it is assumed that the payment server 10 distributes the moving image posted by the provider M1 to the user U1 who wishes to take yoga lessons.

Subsequently, the user terminal 100 displays the content distributed from the settlement server 10 (step S3). For example, the user terminal 100 reproduces a yoga lesson video posted by the provider M1. Then, the user U1 browses the moving image reproduced by the user terminal 100, and imitates the provider M1 and takes a yoga pose.

Now, in the example of FIG. 1, user U1 wishes to get feedback from provider M1 on whether his yoga poses are correct. In this case, user U1 uses an imaging unit (camera) of user terminal 100 to capture a moving image of himself/herself doing yoga (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “first content”). (Step S4).

Subsequently, the payment server 10 receives payment information regarding payment for the provider M1 and the first content from the user terminal 100 (step S5). For example, the payment server 10 accepts from the user terminal 100 via the user application payment information related to the payment of the fee for obtaining feedback from the provider M1 and the first content. To give a specific example, the payment server 10 uses, as payment information, user identification information that identifies the user U1 and identification information that identifies the provider M1 (in other words, user U1 in the electronic payment service described above). and information for identifying the provider M1) and the settlement amount based on the charge information of the provider M1.

Here, an example of a screen displayed on the user terminal 100 by the user application in the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen of a user terminal according to the embodiment;

As shown in FIG. 2, the user terminal 100 displays a screen C11 showing search results corresponding to the search query input by the user U1 in the user application. For example, the user terminal 100 includes an area AR11 for inputting a search query, a moving image corresponding to the search query "yoga" input in the area AR11, and an icon and name of the provider who posted the moving image. A screen C11 including an area AR12 for displaying is displayed. In the screen C11, when the moving image reproduction button is pressed, the user terminal 100 reproduces the corresponding moving image. Also, when the area corresponding to the icon or name of the provider is pressed, the user terminal 100 causes the screen C11 to transition to the screen C12 showing detailed information on the provider corresponding to the pressed area.

The user terminal 100 includes an area AR13 for displaying profile information of the provider, a button B11 for instructing transition to the transmission screen of the first content, and a follower of the provider in the SNS-related services provided by the payment server 10. A screen C12 including a button B12 for instructing to become and an area AR14 for displaying the moving image posted by the provider is displayed. When the button B11 is pressed on the screen C12, the user terminal 100 causes the screen C12 to transition to the screen C13, which is the transmission screen of the first content.

The user terminal 100 has an area AR15 for displaying the payment amount to the provider, an area AR16 for setting (registering) the first content to be transmitted to the payment server 10, and information indicated by the areas AR15 and AR16 to the payment server. A screen C13 including a button B13 for sending to 10 is displayed. For example, the user terminal 100 displays the settlement amount based on the charge information posted by the provider in the area AR15. Further, the user U1 performs a selection operation on the area AR16, and selects a moving image to be transmitted to the settlement server 10 as the first content from the moving images stored in the storage unit of the user terminal 100 or the like. Also, when the button B13 is pressed, the user terminal 100 transmits to the payment server 10 payment information based on the information indicated by the area AR15 and the first content indicated by the area AR16.

Returning to FIG. 1, the description is continued. The payment server 10 transfers the payment amount indicated by the payment information from the user's account to a predetermined account (step S6). For example, the settlement server 10 performs a process of transferring electronic money between a plurality of accounts held by the user U1 in an electronic settlement service. Execute processing to transfer electronic money for the settlement amount to an account that cannot be used for That is, although the settlement server 10 executes the process of transferring the settlement amount to a predetermined account, the settlement amount is owned by the user U1 at this point.

The payment server 10 transfers the electronic money equivalent to the payment amount from the account held by the user U1 in the electronic payment service to the account held by the administrator of the SNS provided by the payment server 10 in the electronic payment service. good too. In other words, the user U1 may credit the payment server 10 with electronic money for the payment amount for the provider M1.

Subsequently, the settlement server 10 provides the first content to the provider terminal 200-1 (step S7). For example, the settlement server 10 provides information indicating a deadline until feedback is provided along with the first content.

Subsequently, provider M1 edits the first content to generate second content (step S8). For example, the provider M1 activates the provider application of the provider terminal 200-1, edits the first content using the function of the provider application, and generates the second content. To give a specific example, the provider M1 inputs information (for example, text information, figures, sounds, moving images, etc.) indicating indications and advice on yoga poses of the user U1 to the first content, Generate secondary content.

Subsequently, the settlement server 10 receives the second content from the provider terminal 200-1 (step S9). For example, the payment server 10 accepts the second content via the provider application.

Here, an example of a screen displayed on the provider terminal 200-1 by the provider application in the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen of a provider terminal according to the embodiment;

As shown in FIG. 3, provider terminal 200-1 displays a list of first contents (in other words, requests for feedback from users) provided to provider M1 in response to an operation from provider M1. A screen C21 shown is displayed. For example, provider terminal 200-1 displays screen C21 including area AR21 for displaying the user's name and the first content transmitted by the user. When the first content transmitted from user U1 is pressed, provider terminal 200-1 changes screen C21 to screen C22 for editing the first content.

The provider terminal 200-1 displays a screen C22 including an area AR22 for displaying the first content and buttons B21 to B25 for editing the first content. For example, when the button B21 is pressed, the provider terminal 200-1 stops the editing operation of the first content and causes the screen to transition to the screen C21 again. Further, when the button B22 is pressed, the provider terminal 200-1 draws a line drawing on the first content corresponding to the provider M1's tap operation or slide operation on the area AR22. Further, when the button B23 is pressed, the provider terminal 200-1 activates its own sound sensor (microphone) and inserts the voice of the provider M1 into the first content. Also, when the button B24 is pressed, the provider terminal 200-1 plays or stops the first content. Further, when the button B25 is pressed, the provider terminal 200-1 ends the editing operation of the first content and transmits the edited first content (that is, the second content) to the settlement server 10. FIG.

Here, a screen C23 is shown as an example of the first content after being edited by the provider M1. For example, the provider M1 draws a line drawing on the first content that indicates the corrected portion of the pose of the user U1.

Returning to FIG. 1, the description is continued. The settlement server 10 provides the second content to the user terminal 100 (step S10). Subsequently, the settlement server 10 transfers the amount corresponding to the provision of the second content from the predetermined account to the account of the provider M1 (step S11). For example, when the second content is received from the provider terminal 200-1 and provided to the user terminal 100 by the deadline provided (notified) to the provider M1 in step S7, the payment server 10 receives the payment from the user U1. The amount of electronic money is transferred to the account held by the provider M1 in the electronic settlement service. On the other hand, if the second content is not received by the deadline notified to the provider M1 and cannot be provided to the user terminal 100, the payment server 10 transfers the electronic money equivalent to the payment amount from the predetermined account to the user U1. will be transferred to an account held by an electronic payment service. That is, the settlement server 10 refunds the settlement amount to the user U1 on the assumption that the request for feedback has been canceled by the provider M1.

Note that the settlement server 10 may transfer the amount of money according to the evaluation from the user U1 who viewed the second content from the predetermined account to the account of the provider M1. For example, if the evaluation from user U1 is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold, the settlement server 10 transfers the entire settlement amount to the account of provider M1. On the other hand, if the evaluation from user U1 is equal to or less than the predetermined threshold, the settlement server 10 transfers part of the settlement amount to provider M1's account and the balance to user U1's account.

As described above, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment accepts moving images of the user (viewer) who has learned the details of the content together with a reward for the provider of the content. As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can provide the provider with a reward corresponding to the feedback on the moving image, so that the provider can be motivated to communicate with the viewer. That is, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can promote communication between viewers and providers.

[2. Configuration of payment server]
Next, the configuration of the settlement server 10 will be described using FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a settlement server according to the embodiment; As shown in FIG. 4 , the settlement server 10 has a communication section 20 , a storage section 30 and a control section 40 .

(Regarding communication unit 20)
The communication unit 20 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like. The communication unit 20 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from the user terminal 100, the provider terminal 200, and the like.

(Regarding storage unit 30)
The storage unit 30 is implemented by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. As shown in FIG. 4 , the storage unit 30 has an account database 31 , a provider information database 32 and a user information database 33 .

(Regarding account database 31)
The account database 31 stores various information related to accounts held by users, providers, SNS administrators, etc. in the electronic payment service. An example of information stored in the account database 31 will now be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an account database according to the embodiment. In the example of FIG. 5, the account database 31 has items such as "account ID", "holder information", and "account balance".

"Account ID" indicates identification information for identifying an account. "Holder information" indicates information about the holder who holds the account, and stores, for example, identification information for identifying the holder. "Account balance" indicates the balance of the account.

That is, FIG. 5 shows an example where the information of the holder of the account identified by the account ID "AID#1" is "user #1" and the account balance is "7800".

(Regarding provider information database 32)
The provider information database 32 stores various information regarding providers. An example of information stored in the provider information database 32 will now be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a provider information database according to the embodiment; In the example of FIG. 6, the provider information database 32 includes information such as "provider ID", "provider name", "account ID", "profile information", "fee information", "evaluation information", and "posted content". has an item.

"Provider ID" indicates identification information for identifying a provider. "Provider name" indicates the name of the provider. "Account ID" indicates identification information for identifying the account owned by the provider. "Profile information" indicates information about the provider's profile. Provides information about setting the fee charged to the user for feedback to the user. The “evaluation information” indicates information regarding user evaluation of content posted by the provider, user evaluation of feedback from the provider, and the like.

"Posted content" indicates information about content posted by the provider to the SNS, and has items such as "content ID" and "moving image", for example. “Content ID” indicates identification information for identifying content. "Moving image" indicates the content (moving image) posted by the provider.

That is, in FIG. 6, the name of the provider identified by the provider ID "MID#1" is "provider #1", and the account held by the provider is identified by the account ID "AID#2". , the profile information of the provider is "profile information #1", the charge information is "charge information #1", the evaluation information is "evaluation information #1", and the video posted by the provider is "video #1 ” is identified by the content ID “CID#1”.

(Regarding the user information database 33)
The user information database 33 stores various information about users of services provided by the settlement server 10 . An example of information stored in the user information database 33 will now be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user information database according to the embodiment; In the example of FIG. 7, the user information database 33 has items such as "user ID", "payment history", and "usage history".

"User ID" indicates identification information for identifying a user. "Payment history" indicates the history of payments made using the electronic payment service, and stores information such as the payment destination (provider, etc.) and the payment amount, for example. "Usage history" indicates the usage history of the SNS, and stores, for example, content browsing history, information indicating the provider being followed, and the like.

That is, FIG. 7 shows an example in which the payment history of the user identified by the user ID "UID#1" is "payment history #1" and the usage history is "usage history #1".

(Regarding the control unit 40)
The control unit 40 is a controller, and various programs stored in a storage device inside the payment server 10 are executed by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or the like, using the RAM as a work area. It is realized by being executed. Also, the control unit 40 is a controller, and is implemented by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 40 according to the embodiment includes a distribution unit 41, a reception unit 42, a provision unit 43, and a payment processing unit 44, and has information processing functions and actions described below. realize or perform

(Regarding the distribution unit 41)
The distribution unit 41 provides the content posted by the provider to the user via a predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the distribution unit 41 refers to the provider information database 32, and distributes provider profile information, fee information, content posted by the provider, etc. via SNS (user application). Provided to user U1. Note that the distribution unit 41 may provide content to the user via a user application, which is an application (mini-app) started within the payment application.

Further, the distribution unit 41 may distribute to the user information indicating a situation in which a plurality of providers are accepting content posted by the user. For example, the distribution unit 41 determines the number of first contents provided to the provider and the number of first contents for which the feedback (in other words, provision of the corresponding second content) has not been completed, or the number of first contents provided to the provider. Information such as the time until the feedback of the currently provided first content is completed and the waiting time until feedback is received from the provider when the user provides the first content is distributed. Note that the delivery unit 41 may deliver the time set by the provider or the time set by the SNS manager or the like as the waiting time until feedback is obtained.

(Regarding the reception unit 42)
The reception unit 42 receives payment information regarding payment from the user. For example, the reception unit 42 uses user identification information that identifies the user, identification information that identifies the payment destination (for example, identification information captured via a payment application), and payment information that indicates the payment amount. received from the user terminal 100.

Further, the receiving unit 42 may receive from the user a selection of one of a plurality of providers who provide content on a predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the reception unit 42 sends payment information (identification information for identifying the provider M1) regarding the payment of the charge to obtain feedback from the provider M1 and the first content to the user terminal. Accept from 100.

Further, the receiving unit 42 may receive from the user a selection of one of a plurality of providers who provide content on a predetermined platform that provides a predetermined payment means. For example, the accepting unit 42 accepts selection of a provider via a user application, which is an application activated within a payment application.

(Regarding the providing unit 43)
The providing unit 43 provides the provider with the first content, which is the content posted by the user and corresponding to the content provided by the provider selected by the user. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the provision unit 43 receives a moving image of yoga practiced by the user U1 after watching a yoga lesson video posted by the provider M1, which is a moving image received from the user U1. and information indicating a time limit until feedback is provided to the provider M1.

Further, the providing unit 43 may provide the user with second content, which is content posted by a provider selected by the user and is content related to the first content. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the providing unit 43 provides the user terminal 100 with the second content generated by editing the first content by the provider M1.

Moreover, the provision part 43 may provide a user with the content containing the 1st content and the information input by the provider selected by the user as the 2nd content. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the providing unit 43 provides the first content as the second content, and the information input by the provider M1, which indicates indications and advice regarding yoga poses for the user U1. I will provide a.

In addition, the providing unit 43 provides at least one of the text information input by the provider selected by the user, the graphics input by the provider, the provider's voice, and the provider's moving image. A second content may be provided that includes: For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the providing unit 43 provides second content including text information input by the provider M1, graphics, sound, moving images, and the like.

Further, the providing unit 43 may provide a moving image showing the user as the first content. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the providing unit 43 provides the provider M1 with the first content, which is a moving image of the user U1 doing yoga.

Further, the providing unit 43 may provide the first content to the provider selected by the user when the processing by the payment processing unit 44 is executed. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, when the payment processing unit 44 executes the process of transferring the payment amount indicated by the payment information received from the user terminal 100 from the user's account to a predetermined account, the providing unit 43 First, the first content is provided to the provider terminal 200-1.

Here, for example, by paying an additional fee in addition to a predetermined fee, it is conceivable that users would like to receive feedback preferentially from providers who are highly popular with users. Therefore, the providing unit 43 provides the first content to the provider selected by the user based on the user's priority based on the amount paid to the provider selected by the user in response to the provision of the second content. may be provided to For example, when the user pays for a predetermined additional charge in addition to the charge based on the charge information, the provision unit 43 allows the user to give priority to feedback posted by the user. providing the first content to the provider. As a specific example, when the first contents are provided to the provider in the order in which they were posted by the users, the providing unit 43 gives priority to the first contents posted by the users who paid the additional fee. provided to the provider. In addition, the providing unit 43 sets a shorter deadline than usual until feedback is given to the user who has paid the additional fee, and provides the first content posted by the user to the provider.

Note that the providing unit 43 may provide the first content to the provider so that feedback is given more preferentially to a user who has paid a higher additional charge. That is, the providing unit 43 may determine the priority in an auction format.

(Regarding the payment processing unit 44)
The payment processing unit 44 executes payment processing according to the payment information received by the reception unit 42 . For example, the payment processing unit 44 transfers the amount of electronic money indicated by the payment amount from the account of the user indicated by the user identification information to the account of the payment destination indicated by the identification information for identifying the payment destination.

In addition, the settlement processing unit 44 includes a first processing unit that executes processing for transferring a predetermined amount of money from an account held by the user to a predetermined account, and a predetermined amount of money transferred from the predetermined account to an account held by the provider. It has a function as a second processing unit that executes processing for transferring the . Note that the embodiment is not limited to such an example, and for example, the payment processing unit 44 may be realized by a plurality of functional configurations such as a first processing unit and a second processing unit.

The function of the settlement processing unit 44 as the first processing unit will be described below. The payment processing unit 44 executes a process of transferring the amount of money corresponding to the provision of the second content from the first account held by the user to a second account different from the first account. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the payment processing unit 44 refers to the account database 31, the provider information database 32, and the user information database 33, and identifies the user identification information identifying the user U1 and the provider M1. Based on the payment information including the identification information and the payment amount, a process of transferring the payment amount from the account held by the user to a predetermined account is executed.

In addition, the settlement processing unit 44 may execute a process of transferring the amount based on the information on the provider selected by the user from the first account to the second account. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the payment processing unit 44 executes processing for transferring the payment amount based on the charge information of the provider M1 from the account held by the user to a predetermined account.

Note that the payment processing unit 44 may execute processing for transferring the payment amount based on the evaluation information of the provider from the account held by the user to a predetermined account. For example, the payment processing unit 44 makes payments based on the user's evaluation of the second content provided by the provider, the number of posted content, the number of times the posted content has been viewed, the number of followers, etc. A process of transferring the amount of money from the account held by the user to a predetermined account is executed.

In addition, the settlement processing unit 44 may execute processing for transferring the amount set by the provider selected by the user from the first account to the second account. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the payment processing unit 44 executes a process of transferring the payment amount based on the charge information transmitted by the provider terminal 200-1 from the account held by the user to a predetermined account.

Moreover, the payment processing unit 44 may execute a process of transferring the amount of money corresponding to the provision of the second content from the first account to an account held by the administrator of the predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the payment processing unit 44 transfers the electronic money equivalent to the payment amount from the account held by the user U1 in the electronic payment service, and the administrator of the SNS provided by the payment server 10 uses the electronic payment service Execute the process to transfer to the account you hold.

In addition, the payment processing unit 44 performs processing to transfer the amount of money corresponding to the provision of the second content from the first account to an account owned by the user that cannot be used for transactions by the user. may For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the settlement processing unit 44 is processing for transferring electronic money between a plurality of accounts held by the user U1 in the electronic settlement service, and is used for settlement using the user terminal 100. A process of transferring the electronic money for the payment amount from the account to an account that cannot be used for the payment is executed.

Next, the function of the payment processing unit 44 as the second processing unit will be described. When the second content is provided to the user, the payment processing unit 44 transfers the amount corresponding to the provision of the second content from the second account to the account held by the provider selected by the user. Execute the process that causes the For example, in the example of FIG. 1, when the second content is provided to the user U1, the payment processing unit 44 transfers the electronic money equivalent to the payment amount from the user U1 to the electronic payment by the provider M1 from a predetermined account. Transfer to an account held by the service.

Note that the payment processing unit 44 may execute processing according to the manner in which the second content is provided. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, if the second content is not accepted by the deadline notified to the provider M1, the payment processing unit 44 transfers electronic money equivalent to the payment amount from a predetermined account to the user U1. Transfer to an account held by a payment service. In addition, in the example of FIG. 1, the payment processing unit 44 executes a process of transferring an amount of money according to the evaluation by the user U1 who browsed the second content from a predetermined account to the account of the provider M1.

[3. Provision processing flow]
A procedure of provision processing of the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8 . FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of provision processing according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 8, the settlement server 10 distributes the content posted by the provider to the user (step S101). Subsequently, the payment server 10 receives the selection of the provider and the first content posted by the user (step S102). Subsequently, the settlement server 10 executes a process of transferring the fee corresponding to the selected provider from the account owned by the user to a predetermined account (step S103). Subsequently, the settlement server 10 provides the selected provider with the first content (step S104). Subsequently, the settlement server 10 determines whether or not the second content corresponding to the first content has been received from the provider (step S105). If the second content has not been received (step S105; No), the settlement server 10 determines whether or not a predetermined period has passed (step S106). If the predetermined period has not elapsed (step S106; No), the settlement server 10 returns to step S105 and repeats the process.

On the other hand, if the predetermined period has passed (step S106; Yes), the settlement server 10 executes processing to transfer the charge from the predetermined account to the account held by the user (step S107). Subsequently, the settlement server 10 notifies the user that the provision of the second content has been canceled (step S108), and terminates the process.

If it is determined in step S105 that the second content has been accepted (step S105; Yes), the settlement server 10 provides the second content to the user (step S109). Subsequently, the settlement server 10 executes processing for transferring the charge from the predetermined account to the account held by the provider (step S110), and ends the processing.

[4. Modification]
The above-described embodiment is an example, and various modifications and applications are possible.

[4-1. About distributed content]
In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the distribution unit 41 distributes content posted by a provider who instructs the user about fitness, sports, entertainment, academic knowledge, knowledge for acquiring qualifications, and the like. , the content is not limited to such things. For example, the distribution unit 41 may distribute any content as long as it can be taught to others. Further, the distribution unit 41 is not limited to content posted by a provider having some kind of qualification or license, and may distribute content posted by a general user.

Moreover, the distribution unit 41 may perform live distribution of the content. When such content is distributed, the providing unit 43 may provide the provider with the first content posted by the user (viewer) in real time.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the distribution unit 41 distributes content posted to the SNS provided by the settlement server 10 is shown, but the function of the distribution unit 41 is not limited to such an example. For example, the distribution unit 41 may distribute content posted by a provider to another service to the user. As a specific example, the distribution unit 41 distributes content posted to other SNSs, video posting services, etc. on the SNS provided by the payment server 10 using an API (Application Programming Interface) or the like. may

[4-2. About the second content]
In the above-described embodiment, the provision unit 43 provides the second content including text information input by the provider, graphics, sound, moving images, etc., but the second content provided by the provision unit 43 The content is not limited to such an example, and any form of content may be provided as the second content as long as it is possible to give appropriate feedback to the first content.

[4-3. Fees for getting feedback]
In the above-described embodiment (for example, the embodiment shown in FIG. 2), the distribution unit 41 distributes the fee for each feedback to the user, and the payment processing unit 44 executes predetermined processing based on the fee. However, the function of the delivery unit 41 is not limited to such an example, and a fee system (price plan) arbitrarily set by the provider may be delivered to the user. For example, the distribution unit 41 may distribute to the user a plurality of fee plans that are set according to the aspect of the first content, the aspect of provision of the second content, and the like. As a specific example, the distribution unit 41 distributes to the user a fee set according to the playback time of the first content (moving image) (for example, a fee that is set higher the longer the playback time is). . In addition, the distribution unit 41 uses a fee set according to the time period from when the user posts the first content to when the second content is provided (for example, the shorter the time period, the higher the fee set). deliver to In addition, the distribution unit 41 may set a charge according to the amount of information of the second content (for example, a charge that is set higher as the amount of text input by the provider increases, or a charge that is set higher according to the amount of text input by the provider, or a charge that is set according to the amount of information of the second content). (e.g., a fee that is set higher as the playback time of the image is longer) is delivered to the user.

Further, for example, the distribution unit 41 may distribute not only the charge for each feedback, but also the charge for a set of multiple feedbacks.

When a plurality of price plans as described above are distributed to one provider by the distribution unit 41, the reception unit 42 further receives selection of a price plan. Then, the settlement processing unit 44 executes processing based on the selected rate plan.

Note that the provider can arbitrarily set the mode of accepting the feedback request (first content) without being limited to the fee structure. For example, the provider may set the number of feedback requests that can be accepted within a predetermined period. In this case, the delivery unit 41 may deliver to the user information indicating the number of requests for feedback that the provider can accept, and information such as whether or not the number of requests for feedback currently exceeds the number of requests. .

[4-4. About processing mode]
Of the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being automatically performed can be manually performed, and conversely, all of the processes described as being manually performed can be performed manually. Alternatively, some can be done automatically by known methods. In addition, information including processing procedures, specific names, various data and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings can be arbitrarily changed unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each drawing is not limited to the illustrated information.

Also, each component of each device illustrated is functionally conceptual, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be integrated and configured.

Moreover, each of the embodiments described above can be appropriately combined within a range that does not contradict the processing contents.

[5. effect〕
As described above, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment has the distribution unit 41, the reception unit 42, the provision unit 43, and the payment processing unit 44. The distribution unit 41 provides the content posted by the provider to the user via a predetermined platform. In addition, the distribution unit 41 distributes to the user information indicating a situation in which a plurality of providers are accepting content posted by the user. The reception unit 42 receives payment information regarding payment from the user. Further, the reception unit 42 receives from the user a selection of one of a plurality of providers who provide content on a predetermined platform. Further, the receiving unit 42 receives from the user a selection of one of a plurality of providers who provide content on a predetermined platform that provides a predetermined payment method. The providing unit 43 provides the provider with the first content, which is the content posted by the user and corresponding to the content provided by the provider selected by the user. In addition, the providing unit 43 provides the user with second content, which is content posted by a provider selected by the user and is content related to the first content. The payment processing unit 44 executes payment processing according to the payment information received by the reception unit 42 . The payment processing unit 44 also executes a process of transferring the amount of money corresponding to the provision of the second content from the first account held by the user to a second account different from the first account. In addition, when the second content is provided to the user, the payment processing unit 44 transfers the amount corresponding to the provision of the second content from the second account to the account held by the provider selected by the user. Execute the process to shift to

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can motivate the provider to communicate with the viewer by providing the provider with a reward according to the feedback on the moving image. It can facilitate communication between providers and providers.

Further, in the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the providing unit 43 provides the user with, as the second content, content including the first content and information input by the provider selected by the user. do. In addition, the providing unit 43 provides at least one of the text information input by the provider selected by the user, the graphics input by the provider, the provider's voice, and the provider's moving image. providing second content comprising: Further, the providing unit 43 provides a moving image representing the user as the first content.

As a result, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment can motivate the user to provide the first content by obtaining feedback from the content provider himself to the user himself. can facilitate communication with others.

In addition, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the providing unit 43 provides the first content to the provider selected by the user when the processing by the payment processing unit 44 is executed.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can prevent non-payment of remuneration to the provider, thereby ensuring safety.

Further, in the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the providing unit 43 determines the second content based on the priority of the user based on the amount paid to the provider selected by the user in response to the provision of the second content. 1 to provide content to a provider selected by the user.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, by paying an additional fee in addition to the predetermined fee, can preferentially obtain feedback from a provider that is highly popular with users. can be improved.

In addition, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the payment processing unit 44 executes a process of transferring the amount based on the information on the provider selected by the user from the first account to the second account. . In addition, the settlement processing unit 44 executes processing for transferring the amount set by the provider selected by the user from the first account to the second account. In addition, the settlement processing unit 44 executes a process of transferring the amount of money corresponding to the provision of the second content from the first account to an account held by the administrator of the predetermined platform. In addition, the settlement processing unit 44 executes a process of transferring the amount corresponding to the provision of the second content from the first account to an account owned by the user but not available for transactions by the user. .

As a result, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment does not transfer the charge to the account held by the provider until feedback is given, thereby facilitating refund processing to the user when some trouble occurs.

[6. Hardware configuration]
Also, the settlement server 10 according to each of the embodiments described above is implemented by, for example, a computer 1000 configured as shown in FIG. The settlement server 10 will be described below as an example. FIG. 9 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that implements the functions of the settlement server. Computer 1000 has CPU 1100 , ROM 1200 , RAM 1300 , HDD 1400 , communication interface (I/F) 1500 , input/output interface (I/F) 1600 and media interface (I/F) 1700 .

The CPU 1100 operates based on programs stored in the ROM 1200 or HDD 1400 and controls each section. The ROM 1200 stores a boot program executed by the CPU 1100 when the computer 1000 is started, programs dependent on the hardware of the computer 1000, and the like.

The HDD 1400 stores programs executed by the CPU 1100, data used by the programs, and the like. Communication interface 1500 receives data from another device via communication network 500 (corresponding to network N in the embodiment) and sends it to CPU 1100, and also transmits data generated by CPU 1100 via communication network 500 to other devices. Send to device.

The CPU 1100 controls output devices such as displays and printers, and input devices such as keyboards and mice, through an input/output interface 1600 . CPU 1100 acquires data from an input device via input/output interface 1600 . Also, CPU 1100 outputs the generated data to an output device via input/output interface 1600 .

Media interface 1700 reads programs or data stored in recording medium 1800 and provides them to CPU 1100 via RAM 1300 . CPU 1100 loads such a program from recording medium 1800 onto RAM 1300 via media interface 1700, and executes the loaded program. The recording medium 1800 is, for example, an optical recording medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) or a PD (Phase change rewritable disc), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), a tape medium, a magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. etc.

For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the settlement server 10 , the CPU 1100 of the computer 1000 implements the functions of the control unit 40 by executing programs loaded on the RAM 1300 . Further, each data in the storage device of the settlement server 10 is stored in the HDD 1400 . CPU 1100 of computer 1000 reads these programs from recording medium 1800 and executes them, but as another example, these programs may be obtained from another device via a predetermined communication network.

[7. others〕
As described above, some of the embodiments of the present application have been described in detail based on the drawings. It is possible to carry out the invention in other forms with modifications.

In addition, the configuration of the settlement server 10 described above can be flexibly changed, for example, by calling an external platform or the like using an API (Application Programming Interface), network computing, or the like, depending on the function.

In addition, the "unit" described in the claims can be read as "means", "circuit", or the like. For example, the reception unit can be read as reception means or a reception circuit.

10 payment server 20 communication unit 30 storage unit 31 account database 32 provider information database 33 user information database 40 control unit 41 distribution unit 42 reception unit 43 provision unit 44 payment processing unit 100 user terminal 200 provider terminal

Claims (12)

Multiple offerings that provide content on a prescribed platform that provides a prescribed payment method that transfers the amount corresponding to the settlement amount from the user's account to the account of the prescribed store when used at a prescribed store a reception unit that receives a selection of one of the providers from the user;
Content corresponding to the content provided by the provider selected by the user when payment for the predetermined content is made by the predetermined platform, and the content posted by the user. a first providing unit that provides the first content to the provider;
(2) providing the user with second content, which is content posted by a provider selected by the user and is content obtained by adding information input by the provider to the first content; A providing device, comprising: a providing unit , and executing a predetermined payment means according to a mode of providing the second content . The amount corresponding to the provision of the content posted by the provider selected by the user is transferred from the first account held by the user with the predetermined payment means to an account different from the first account. a first processing unit that executes a process of transferring to a second account that is an account in the predetermined payment means;
has
When the process by the first processing unit is executed, the first providing unit provides content corresponding to content provided by the provider selected by the user and posted by the user. 2. The providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first content is provided to the provider. The second providing unit
The second content containing at least one of text information input by the provider selected by the user, graphics input by the provider, voice of the provider, and moving image of the provider 3. The providing device according to claim 2, characterized by providing. 4. The providing device according to claim 2, further comprising a distribution unit that distributes to the user information indicating that the plurality of providers are accepting content posted by the user. The first providing unit
Providing the first content to the provider selected by the user based on the user's priority based on the amount paid to the provider selected by the user in response to the provision of the second content 5. The providing device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The first processing unit is
Any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that a process of transferring the amount based on the information on the provider selected by the user from the first account to the second account is executed. 2. The delivery device described in . The first processing unit is
Any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the amount set by the provider selected by the user is transferred from the first account to the second account. 2. The delivery device described in . The first processing unit is
Any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that a process of transferring the amount corresponding to the provision of the second content from the first account to an account held by an administrator of the predetermined platform is executed. 1. A delivery device according to one. The first processing unit is
and executing a process of transferring the amount corresponding to the provision of the second content from the first account to an account owned by the user that cannot be used for transactions by the user. 8. A provider according to any one of claims 2-7. When the second content is provided to the user, the amount corresponding to the provision of the second content is transferred from the second account to an account held by the provider selected by the user. 10. The providing device according to any one of claims 2 to 9, further comprising a second processing unit that executes processing. A computer-implemented method of providing, comprising:
Multiple offerings that provide content on a prescribed platform that provides a prescribed payment method that transfers the amount corresponding to the settlement amount from the user's account to the account of the prescribed store when used at a prescribed store a receiving step of receiving a selection of one of the providers from the user;
Content corresponding to the content provided by the provider selected by the user when payment for the predetermined content is made by the predetermined platform, and the content posted by the user. a first providing step of providing the first content to the provider;
(2) providing the user with second content, which is content posted by a provider selected by the user and is content obtained by adding information input by the provider to the first content; provision process and
and executing the predetermined payment method according to the mode of providing the second content . Multiple offerings that provide content on a prescribed platform that provides a prescribed payment method that transfers the amount corresponding to the settlement amount from the user's account to the account of the prescribed store when used at a prescribed store a reception procedure for accepting a selection of one of the providers from the user;
Content corresponding to the content provided by the provider selected by the user when payment for the predetermined content is made by the predetermined platform, and the content posted by the user. a first provision procedure for providing the first content to the provider;
(2) providing the user with second content, which is content posted by a provider selected by the user and is content obtained by adding information input by the provider to the first content; provision procedure and
and causing the computer to execute the predetermined settlement method according to the mode of providing the second content .

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