JP7231685B2 - Setting device, setting method and setting program - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, technology for providing information services via the Internet is known. As an example of such an information providing service, there is known a service that provides real estate information on real estate to be traded for sale, rental, or the like. For example, as a service for providing such real estate information, there is a known technology that predetermines the amount of cashback that a real estate agent will give to a customer, or the amount of a success fee that will be paid to a system administrator that distributes the real estate agent's information. .

JP 2014-059859 A

However, with the above-described technology, there are cases where it cannot be said that the remuneration associated with closing a real estate contract is appropriately set.

For example, in the above-described technology, when a contract is concluded, the real estate agent merely manages the amount of cashback and success fee set in advance. For this reason, for example, if the real estate agent does not register that the contract has been concluded, there is a risk that the cashback to the user and the amount of success fee to the system administrator will not be set.

The present application has been made in view of the above, and aims to appropriately set the remuneration associated with the conclusion of a real estate contract.

The setting device according to the present application includes a receiving unit that receives contract information, which is information about a contract for real estate, from a user; a determination unit that determines whether or not the user has made an inquiry to the real estate agent identified by the identification unit; and the use and a price setting unit that sets a predetermined price for a contract with a real estate agent when it is determined that an inquiry has been made to the real estate agent who has concluded a contract for the real estate with the real estate agent.

According to one aspect of the embodiment, there is an effect that it is possible to appropriately set the remuneration associated with closing a real estate contract.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a billing rate according to the embodiment; FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of payment processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information providing apparatus according to the embodiment; FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a browsing history database according to the embodiment; FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an inquiry database according to the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a contract database according to the embodiment; FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user database according to the embodiment; FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a coupon database according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of setting processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a payment processing procedure according to the embodiment. FIG. 12 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that implements the functions of the information providing apparatus.

Embodiments for implementing a setting device, a setting method, and a setting program according to the present application (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the setting device, setting method, and setting program according to the present application are not limited to 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]
Setting processing realized by the setting device and the like of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 to 3, it is assumed that the information providing apparatus 10, which is an example of the setting apparatus according to the present embodiment, implements the setting process and the like according to the embodiment.

In the example shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the information providing system 1 has an information providing device 10, a distribution device 100, a terminal device 200 and a payment server 300. FIG. The information providing device 10, the distribution device 100, the terminal device 200, and the settlement server 300 are communicably connected by wire or wirelessly via a predetermined communication network (not shown).

In addition, the information providing system 1 shown in FIGS. A terminal device 202 used by a trader (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "trader terminal 202") and a terminal device 203 used by a lessor of real estate (hereinafter referred to as a "lessor terminal 203") there is). In addition, when the terminal devices 201 to 203 are described without particular distinction, they are referred to as a terminal device 200. FIG. The number of terminal devices 200 included in the information providing system 1 may be less than three or may be more than three. Further, the information providing system 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 may include a plurality of information providing devices 10, a plurality of distribution devices 100, and a plurality of settlement servers 300. FIG.

The information providing apparatus 10 displays the user's viewing history of viewing real estate information (for example, advertisements relating to real estate and real estate agents (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "real estate advertisement")), and the user's actions related to real estate. Inquiry history related to various inquiries (e.g., inquiries about requests for real estate materials, inquiries about previews of real estate, etc.), information related to real estate deals (e.g., the location of the real estate contracted, contract price ( (e.g., rent), real estate information (e.g., floor plan of real estate, presence or absence of parking lot, etc.), user information about users (e.g., real estate where the user lives, the location of the real estate, real estate information of the real estate (e.g., For example, the floor plan of the real estate, the presence or absence of a parking lot, etc.), the contract price (rent) of the real estate, the period of the rental contract of the real estate, the number of renewals of the rental contract, the usage status of various services, etc. user's rank, etc.), information to be provided to the user (for example, coupon information) based on real estate location, contract price, etc., is managed.

For example, the information providing device 10 manages browsing histories and inquiry histories transmitted from the distribution device 100 . Further, the information providing device 10 manages contract information transmitted from the user terminal 201 . The information providing device 10 also manages information about the user transmitted from the settlement server 300 .

The distribution device 100 is a server device that provides real estate advertisements and services for receiving various inquiries about real estate from users (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “real estate services”). The distribution device 100 manages real estate information and real estate advertisements provided from the agent terminal 202 . For example, the distribution device 100 provides the user terminal 201 with a real estate service. Note that the distribution device 100 may be a server that distributes application data itself regarding real estate services. Also, the distribution device 100 may function as a distribution device that distributes control information to the user terminal 201 . Here, the control information is described in, for example, a script language such as JavaScript (registered trademark) or a style sheet language such as CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). Note that the application itself regarding the real estate service distributed from the distribution device 100 may be regarded as the control information.

The terminal device 200 is an information processing device used by a user who is a real estate lessee, a real estate agent, a real estate lessor, or the like. The terminal device 200 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 terminal device 200 displays information distributed by the distribution device 100 using a web browser or an application. Further, when the terminal device 200 receives from the distribution device 100 the control information for realizing the display processing of the information distributed by the distribution device 100, the terminal device 200 realizes the display processing according to the control information. Note that the example shown in FIG. 1 shows a case where the terminal device 200 is a notebook PC.

The settlement server 300 is a server device that controls settlement processing for various charges incurred in leasing real estate. For example, the settlement server 300 accepts settlement of real estate rent (house rent) from the user who is the lessee of the real estate. Then, the settlement server 300 receives from the information providing device 10 the amount to be paid to the user who is the lessee of the real estate and the notification regarding the amount to be paid to the lessor of the real estate, and performs settlement for the user and the lessor. conduct. Note that the settlement server 300 may control settlement processing using, for example, a credit card, electronic settlement, or the like, in addition to the settlement processing using cash. Also, the settlement server 300 may be a server of a bank, a server of an Internet bank, or the like.

Hereinafter, processing for setting a price for a real estate contract, which is performed by the information providing apparatus 10, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting processing according to the embodiment. In the following description, an example in which the user terminal 201 is used by the user U and the agent terminal 202 is used by the real estate agent R is shown. Also, in the following description, an example in which real estate is rental housing will be shown.

First, the distribution device 100 registers a real estate advertisement (step S1). For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the distribution device 100 receives real estate advertisements including information indicating the real estate agent R and information indicating the real estate #A to be advertised from the agent terminal 202, and stores them in the storage unit.

Subsequently, the distribution device 100 distributes the registered real estate advertisement to the user terminal 201 (step S2). Here, in the example of FIG. 1, the distribution device 100 distributes the real estate advertisement of the real estate agent R registered in step S1 to the user terminal 201 in response to the advertisement distribution request transmitted from the user terminal 201. do. In this case, the distribution device 100 stores information in which the information for identifying the user U is associated with the real estate advertisement of the real estate agent R in the storage unit as the browsing history.

Subsequently, the distribution device 100 receives various inquiries regarding real estate from the user terminal 201 (step S3). For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the distribution device 100 receives information input by the user U on the real estate service provided to the user terminal 201 as an inquiry about real estate. Here, in the example of FIG. 1, it is assumed that the distribution device 100 has received an inquiry from the user terminal 201 to the real estate agent R regarding a preview of the real estate #A. In this case, the distribution device 100 includes identification information for identifying the user U, and information input by the user U on the real estate service (for example, information for identifying the real estate agent R to which the application is made, real estate # information for identifying A, information indicating inquiry content "introspection", date and time of introspection, etc.) are stored in the storage unit as an inquiry history.

Subsequently, distribution device 100 provides the inquiry history to vendor terminal 202 (step S4). For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the distribution device 100 provides the vendor terminal 202 with the inquiry history stored in the storage unit in step S3.

Subsequently, the real estate agent R conducts a preview of the real estate #A of the user U based on the provided application history, and concludes a contract regarding the real estate #A between the user U and the owner of the real estate #A (step S5).

Subsequently, the information providing device 10 receives contract conclusion information from the user terminal 201 (step S6). For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the information providing device 10 provides information (for example, image data) indicating the contents of the contract created when the user U concluded the contract with the owner of the real estate #A, Information indicating the contents of U's identification card, information indicating the point of contact between user U and real estate agent R (for example, in response to an inquiry input by user U on the real estate service e-mails sent and received by the user terminal 201, information indicating the content of the quotation generated by the real estate agent R in response to an inquiry sent from the user terminal 201, history of fees paid to the real estate agent R (for example, brokerage commission) etc.), real estate information (for example, floor plan, presence or absence of a parking lot, etc.) about the real estate, etc. are received from the user terminal 201 . Then, the information providing apparatus 10 receives information such as real estate prices extracted from the information received from the user terminal 201 by image recognition technology or the like as contract information, and stores the information in the storage unit. Note that the contract conclusion information stored in the storage unit may be used for the fee payment process (the process shown in FIG. 3) associated with the rental of the transaction target, which will be described later. Further, the information providing device 10 may receive, from the distribution device 100 , contract conclusion information uploaded on the real estate service by the user terminal 201 .

Subsequently, the information providing device 10 acquires the browsing history and inquiry history of the real estate advertisement by the user U from the distribution device 100 (step S7). For example, in the example of FIG. 1 , the information providing device 10 acquires browsing history and inquiry history stored in the storage unit of the distribution device 100 .

Subsequently, the information providing apparatus 10 charges the real estate agent (for example, advertising fee, customer referral fee, etc.) according to the consistency between the customer referral mode based on the browsing history and inquiry history and the content of the contract information. ) is determined (step S8). For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the information providing device 10, based on the contract information, the real estate agent that the user U visited when the real estate contract was concluded (in other words, the user U who is the lessee and the real estate lessor The real estate agent who acted and brokered the contract between them.Hereinafter, it may be described as a "visiting agent"), and the real estate contracted. Then, the information providing device 10 determines whether the real estate agent who is the provider of the real estate advertisement viewed by the user U matches the visitor, the real estate indicated by the real estate advertisement (advertisement target), and the real estate that has been contracted. The billing amount for the visiting company is determined according to the consistency with the

For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the information providing apparatus 10 sets the rate (charging rate) set according to the above consistency of the real estate price (e.g. rent) as the charging amount for the real estate agent. decide. Here, with reference to FIG. 2, the billing rate set according to the matching will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a billing rate according to the embodiment;

"Advertiser" in FIG. 2 indicates the advertiser (provider) of the real estate advertisement. Further, "advertisement target" indicates an advertisement target (real estate) indicated by the real estate advertisement. Also, "visited agent" indicates the real estate agent visited by the user when the real estate contract was concluded. Also, the “contract target” indicates real estate for which a contract has been concluded. Also, the "charge ratio" indicates the ratio of the charge amount to the real estate price. In the example of FIG. 2, the distribution device 100 distributes real estate advertisements provided by the real estate agents #A and #B to the user terminal 201, and provides information on the real estate agents #A and #B on the real estate service. (In other words, real estate agents #A and #B are using the real estate service provided by the distribution device 100). On the other hand, the distribution device 100 does not distribute the real estate advertisement corresponding to the real estate agent #C, nor does it provide information on the real estate agent #C on the real estate service (in other words, the real estate agent #C does not provide information provided by the distribution apparatus 100). not using real estate services that

In the example of FIG. 2, when the real estate agent who is the provider of the real estate advertisement viewed by the user matches the visitor, and the real estate indicated by the real estate advertisement matches the real estate contracted, information The providing device 10 determines the charge amount based on the charge ratio "α" for the visiting trader. In addition, even if the real estate agent who is the provider of the real estate advertisement viewed by the user matches the visitor, but the real estate shown in the real estate advertisement does not match the real estate contracted, the information The providing device 10 charges the visiting trader a charging rate "γ (e.g., the same as α, or a value obtained by subtracting a predetermined value from ” to determine the amount to be charged.

In addition, even if the real estate agent who is the provider of the real estate advertisement viewed by the user does not match the visiting agent, and the real estate shown in the real estate advertisement matches the real estate that has been contracted, provision of information The device 10 determines a billing amount based on the billing ratio "β (for example, a value obtained by subtracting a predetermined value from α)" for the visiting trader on the assumption that the real estate service used by the visiting trader contributed to the customer referral. In addition, even if the real estate agent who is the provider of the real estate advertisement viewed by the user does not match the visitor, and the real estate indicated by the real estate advertisement does not match the real estate contracted, the information providing device 10 determines a billing amount based on the billing ratio "δ (e.g., a value obtained by subtracting a predetermined value from β)" to the visiting trader on the assumption that the real estate service used by the visiting trader contributed to the customer referral.

Note that when a user who browses a real estate advertisement distributed by the distribution device 100 visits a real estate agent #C and a real estate contract is concluded, the information providing device 10 sends information to the real estate agent #C who does not use the real estate service. In this case, the billing amount determination processing is not performed.

That is, in the example of FIG. 1, the user U who browsed the real estate advertisement of the real estate agent R whose advertisement target is the real estate #A visited the real estate agent R, and the real estate contracted was the real estate #A. The device 10 determines a billing amount for the real estate agent R based on the billing rate "α".

Returning to the description of FIG. 1, the information providing device 10 sets the billing amount for the real estate agent R (step S9). For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the information providing device 10 transmits information regarding the billing amount to the vendor terminal 202 .

Subsequently, the information providing device 10 provides the user U with a coupon corresponding to the contract information (step S10). For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the information providing apparatus 10 sends information about coupons that can be used at shops in the area where the real estate #A is located and coupons corresponding to the price (rent) of the real estate #A to the user terminal 201. provide to

Although FIG. 1 shows an example in which the information providing device 10 and the distribution device 100 are separate devices, the information providing device 10 and the distribution device 100 may be integrated. Also, the information providing device 10 and the distribution device 100 may be managed by an administrator who is regarded as the same.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3, a description will be given of the processing of paying the fees associated with the rental of the transaction target, which is performed by the information providing apparatus 10. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of payment processing according to the embodiment. In the following description, an example is shown in which the user terminal 201 is used by the user U, and the lessor terminal 203 is used by the lessor L who has a lease agreement with the user U for the real estate #A. Also, in the following description, an example in which real estate #A is a rental housing is shown. In the example of FIG. 1, the information providing device 10 collects the user information of the user U from the settlement server 300 and stores it in the storage unit.

First, the user terminal 201 performs payment processing for the rent of the real estate #A to the payment server 300 (step S1). For example, in the example of FIG. 3, the user terminal 201 performs payment processing for the rent of the real estate #A using a credit card, electronic payment, or the like to the payment server 300 . Note that the settlement server 300 may charge the rent to the credit card owned by the user U or withdraw the rent from the bank account owned by the user U for each period specified in the rental contract of the real estate #A. good.

Subsequently, the settlement server 300 transmits a rent payment request to the lessor L to the information providing device 10 (step S2). For example, in the example of FIG. 3, the information providing device 10 acquires a rent payment request to the lessor L together with payment information including the payment status of the user U's rent.

Subsequently, the information providing device 10 determines the return amount for the user U according to the user information (step S3). For example, in the example of FIG. 3, the information providing apparatus 10 determines the return amount to be returned to the user U according to the user information, out of the rent for which the user terminal 201 has performed payment processing in step S1. do. For example, the information providing apparatus 10 determines the amount of rent, the length of the period during which user U has a lease contract for real estate #A, and An amount proportional to the number of renewals is determined as the return amount.

Subsequently, the information providing device 10 instructs the payment server 300 to pay the return amount and the rent (step S4). For example, in the example of FIG. 2, the information providing device 10 instructs the user U to pay the return amount determined in step S3. The information providing device 10 also instructs the lessor L to pay the rent.

Subsequently, the settlement server 300 pays the return amount to the user U (step S5). For example, in the example of FIG. 3, the settlement server 300 transmits to the user terminal 201 the refund amount and information indicating that the refund amount has been remitted to the bank account of the user U or the like.

Subsequently, the settlement server 300 pays the rent to the lessor L (step S6). For example, in the example of FIG. 3, the settlement server 300 transmits to the lessor terminal 203 the rent amount and information indicating that the rent has been transferred to the lessor L's bank account or the like.

Note that FIG. 3 shows an example in which the information providing device 10 and the payment server 300 are separate devices, but the information providing device 10 and the payment server 300 may be integrated. Also, the information providing device 10 and the payment server 300 may be managed by an administrator who is regarded as the same.

Further, in the example of FIG. 3, the information providing device 10 may determine the return amount to be borne by the administrator of the information providing device 10, the real estate agent who brokered the lease contract of the real estate #A, the lessor L, etc. .

As described above, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment acquires from the user information such as the user's real estate advertisement browsing history, real estate inquiry history, and information on the real estate agent who brokered the contract, and provides the information to the real estate agent. Set the billing amount. In other words, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment can appropriately set the remuneration associated with closing a real estate contract regardless of information provided by a real estate agent.

In addition, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment returns to the user, out of the rent paid by the user, an amount corresponding to the period of the rental contract and the number of renewals of the rental contract. That is, the information providing device 10 can provide benefits that can be easily used by the user.

[2. Configuration of Information Providing Device]
Next, the configuration of the information providing device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information providing apparatus according to the embodiment; As shown in FIG. 4 , the information providing device 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 distribution device 100, the terminal device 200, the settlement server 300, 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 a browsing history database 31 , an inquiry database 32 , a deal database 33 , a user database 34 and a coupon database 35 .

(Regarding browsing history database 31)
The viewing history database 31 stores information related to the history of real estate information (for example, real estate advertisements) viewed by users. Here, an example of information about job seekers stored in the browsing history database 31 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a browsing history database according to the embodiment; In the example of FIG. 5, the browsing history database 31 has items such as "history ID", "advertisement information", "advertiser information", "property information", and "delivery destination information".

“History ID” indicates identification information for identifying browsing history of real estate information. "Advertisement information" indicates information on real estate advertisements. In the example shown in FIG. 5, an example in which conceptual information such as "advertisement information #1" is stored in "advertisement information" is shown. Text information included in real estate advertisements, still images, moving images, etc., URLs (Uniform Resource Locators) indicating their locations, file path names indicating storage locations, and the like are stored.

"Advertiser information" indicates the advertiser of the real estate advertisement. "Property information" indicates information about the property that is the target of the real estate advertisement. "Distribution destination information" indicates a user to whom the real estate advertisement is distributed.

That is, in FIG. 5, the real estate advertisement whose advertisement information is "real estate advertisement #1", whose advertiser information is "real estate agent #A", and whose property information is "real estate #A" is the distribution destination information "user #A ” is identified by the history ID “history ID #1”.

(Regarding inquiry database 32)
The inquiry database 32 stores inquiry histories related to various inquiries made by users regarding real estate. An example of information stored in the inquiry database 32 will now be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an inquiry database according to the embodiment; In the example of FIG. 6, the inquiry database 32 has items such as "inquiry ID", "inquiry type", "request source", "request destination", and "object real estate".

"Inquiry ID" indicates identification information for identifying an inquiry. The “inquiry type” is information about the type of inquiry, and stores information such as “inquiry request” indicating a request for a preview of real estate, “material request” indicating a request for real estate materials, etc., for example. "Requester" indicates the user who made the inquiry. The "request destination" indicates the real estate agency to which the inquiry is made, and the "target real estate" indicates the real estate to which the user made the inquiry.

That is, in FIG. 6, the target property is "real estate #A", the inquiry type is "inquiry request", and the inquiry identified by the inquiry ID "inquiry #1" is sent from the request source "user #A" to the request destination. Indicates that it was done to "Realtor #A".

(Regarding contract database 33)
The deal database 33 stores deal information, which is information about real estate deals. Here, an example of information stored in the contract database 33 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a contract database according to the embodiment; In the example of FIG. 7, the contract database 33 has items such as "contract information ID", "registrant", "target trader", "target real estate", "location", "real estate information", and "contract price".

“Contract information ID” indicates identification information for identifying contract conclusion. "Registrant" indicates a user who has concluded a contract with the real estate owner. The "target agent" indicates the real estate agent who acted as an intermediary for closing the contract. "Target real estate" indicates the real estate that is the target of the contract. "Location" indicates the location of real estate. The “real estate information” is information about real estate, and stores, for example, the layout of the real estate, the presence or absence of a parking lot, and the like. "Contract price" indicates the price of real estate (for example, rent) when the contract is concluded.

That is, in FIG. 7, the registered person "user #A", the location "location #B", the real estate information "real estate information #B", and the contract price "price #B" of the target real estate "real estate #B" This example shows an example in which a contract is concluded with a real estate agent by a target agent "real estate agent #A", and contract information about the contract is identified by a contract information ID "contract information #1".

(Regarding the user database 34)
The user database 34 stores user information, which is information about users. An example of information stored in the user database 34 will now be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user database according to the embodiment; In the example of FIG. 8, the user database 34 has items such as "user ID", "rank", "residence real estate", "location", "contract price", "rental period", and "number of updates".

"User ID" indicates identification information for identifying a user. "Rank" indicates the rank given according to the usage status of various services of the user. "Residential real estate" indicates real estate in which the user resides. "Location" indicates the location of the "residential real estate". “Contract price” indicates the contract price (for example, rent) of the “residential real estate”. The "rental period" indicates the period during which the user has signed a lease contract for the "residence real estate". The “number of updates” indicates the number of times the user has updated the lease contract of “residential real estate”.

That is, in FIG. 8, the rank of the user identified by the user ID "user #A" is "premium member", the location "location #B", the contract price "price #B", the contract period "period #A”, and resides in residential real estate “real estate #B” whose number of lease contract renewals is “1”.

(Regarding coupon database 35)
The coupon database 35 stores information on coupons provided to users. An example of information stored in the coupon database 35 will now be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a coupon database according to the embodiment. In the example of FIG. 9, the coupon database 35 has items such as "coupon ID", "target area", and "coupon information".

"Coupon ID" indicates identification information for identifying a coupon. "Target area" indicates an area where the coupon can be used. "Coupon information" is information related to coupons, and stores information related to coupons that can be used, for example, when purchasing a transaction target at a physical store or electronic commerce service, or when using a predetermined service. Coupon information can be any content provided that it provides benefits to users, such as discounts on the transaction target or service price, awarding of points for purchase of transaction targets or use of services. It is possible.

That is, FIG. 8 shows an example in which the coupon identified by the coupon ID "coupon #A" can be used in the target area "area #A" and the coupon information is "coupon information #A".

(Regarding the control unit 40)
The control unit 40 is a controller. For example, various programs stored in a storage device inside the information providing apparatus 10 are controlled by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or the like, and the RAM is used as a work area. It is realized by executing as 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). The control unit 40 according to the embodiment includes, as shown in FIG. 47, an acquisition unit 48, a payment unit 49, and a distribution unit 50, and implements or executes the information processing functions and actions described below.

(Regarding the collection unit 41)
The collection unit 41 collects information about users. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the collecting unit 41 acquires (collects) the browsing history and inquiry history of real estate advertisements by the user U from the distribution device 100, and stores them in the browsing history database 31 and the inquiry database 32, respectively. Further, for example, in the example of FIG. 3, the collection unit 41 collects the real estate in which the user resides, the location of the real estate, the contract price (rent) of the real estate, the period of the lease agreement of the real estate, and the renewal of the lease agreement. User information including the rank of the user determined according to the number of times and usage status of various services is collected and stored in the user database 34 .

(Regarding the reception unit 42)
The reception unit 42 receives contract conclusion information, which is information relating to the conclusion of a real estate contract, from a user. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the reception unit 42 receives information indicating the contents of the contract created when the user U concluded the contract with the owner of the real estate #A, and the contents of the user U's identification card. , information indicating contact points between the user U and the real estate agent R, real estate information, etc. are received from the user terminal 201 as contract information.

The receiving unit 42 may also receive contract information including the price of the contracted real estate. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the reception unit 42 receives information indicating the rent of the real estate (for example, information indicating the content of the contract created when the contract was concluded) as contract conclusion information.

(Regarding the specifying part 43)
The specifying unit 43 specifies, based on the contract information, a real estate agent who has concluded a contract for real estate with the user, among the real estate agents who have requested distribution of real estate information, which is information about real estate. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the specifying unit 43, based on the contract information, selects the real estate agent that the user U visited when the real estate contract was concluded (in other words , a real estate agent acting as an intermediary for the conclusion of a contract between the user U who is the lessee and the lessor of the real estate), and the contracted real estate.

(Regarding the determination unit 44)
The determination unit 44 determines whether or not the user has browsed the real estate information requested to be distributed by the real estate agent who concluded a real estate contract with the user. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the determination unit 44 determines the match between the real estate agent who is the provider of the real estate advertisement viewed by the user U and the visitor based on the user U's viewing history.

Further, the determination unit 44 may further determine whether or not the user has made an inquiry to the real estate agent who concluded a real estate contract with the user. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the determination unit 44 determines the match between the inquiry destination (real estate agent) of the inquiry about real estate made by the user U and the visitor based on the inquiry history.

In addition, the determination unit 44 determines whether the user has browsed the real estate information requested to be distributed by the real estate agent who concluded a contract between the user and the real estate agent. It may be determined whether For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the determination unit 44 determines whether the real estate agent who is the provider of the real estate advertisement viewed by the user U matches the visitor, and the real estate (advertising target) indicated by the real estate advertisement. , to determine consistency with the contracted real estate.

In addition, the determination unit 44 is the real estate information requested to be distributed by the real estate agent who made a contract for the real estate with the user, and the real estate information related to the real estate other than the real estate for which the user and the real estate agent concluded a contract. may determine whether or not the user has browsed. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the determination unit 44 determines the consistency between the real estate indicated by the real estate advertisement viewed by the user U and the real estate that has been contracted.

In addition, the determination unit 44 further determines whether or not the user has made an inquiry about the real estate contracted between the user and the real estate agent to the real estate agent with whom the user made a contract. You may For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the determination unit 44 determines whether the inquiry destination (real estate agent) of the inquiry about real estate made by the user U matches the visitor, To determine the consistency between the real estate and the contracted real estate.

(Regarding price setting unit 45)
The price setting unit 45 sets a predetermined price for closing a contract with the real estate agent identified by the identification unit 43 . For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the consideration setting unit 45 sets the charge amount for the real estate agent R who is the visiting agent specified by the specifying unit 43 .

Further, the price setting unit 45 may set the price to be paid by the real estate agent according to the price of the contracted real estate. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the price setting unit 45 sets a price to the real estate agent R according to the price of the contracted real estate.

Further, when it is determined that the user has browsed the real estate information requested to be distributed by the real estate agent who concluded the real estate contract with the user, the price setting unit 45 sets the price to the real estate agent. You may For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the price setting unit 45 sets the price for the visiting agent based on the matching between the real estate agent who is the provider of the real estate advertisement viewed by the user U and the visiting agent. In the example of FIG. 1, even if the provider of the real estate advertisement and the visitor do not match, the price setting unit 45 sets the price to the visitor when both of them use the real estate service. You may

Further, if it is further determined that an inquiry has been made to the real estate agent who concluded the real estate contract with the user, the price setting unit 45 may set the price to the real estate agent. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, based on the inquiry history, the price setting unit 45 determines whether the inquiry destination (real estate agent) of the real estate inquiry made by the user U matches the visiting agent. set a price for In the example of FIG. 1, even if the inquiry destination and the visiting agent do not match, if both parties are using the real estate service, the price setting unit 45 may set a price for the visiting agent. good.

In addition, the price setting unit 45 is the real estate information requested to be distributed by the real estate agent who concluded the real estate contract with the user, and the real estate information related to the real estate contracted between the user and the real estate agent is viewed by the user. If it is determined to be, you may set a consideration for the real estate agent. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the price setting unit 45 determines whether the real estate agent who is the provider of the real estate advertisement viewed by the user U matches the visitor, and the real estate (advertising target) indicated by the real estate advertisement. And, based on the consistency with the contracted real estate, set the consideration for the visiting agent. In the example of FIG. 1, even if the real estate indicated by the real estate advertisement viewed by the user does not match the real estate that has been contracted, the price setting unit 45 sets the price to the visiting trader. good.

In addition, the price setting unit 45 sends real estate information about real estate other than the real estate for which the user and the real estate agent concluded a contract between the user and the real estate agent requested to be distributed to the user. If it is determined that you have browsed, you may set a consideration for the real estate agent. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the price setting unit 45 sets the price even when the real estate shown in the real estate advertisement viewed by the user U and whose provider is the visiting company does not match the real estate contracted. Even if there is, set the compensation for the visiting company.

In addition, if it is further determined that an inquiry regarding the real estate contracted between the user and the real estate agent has been made to the real estate agent that has concluded the contract for the real estate with the user, the price setting unit 45 A price may be set for the real estate agent. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the price setting unit 45 matches the inquiry destination of the inquiry about the real estate made by the user U with the visiting company, and the real estate to which the user U made the inquiry, Set the price for the visiting agent based on the match with the contracted real estate. In the example of FIG. 1, the price setting unit 45 sets a price for the visiting agent even if the real estate for which the user U made an inquiry does not match the real estate that has been contracted. good too.

(Regarding profit setting unit 46)
The profit setting unit 46 sets a predetermined profit for the contract conclusion for the user. For example, the profit setting unit 46 may use, as a predetermined profit, a predetermined incentive to be returned to the user based on the contract information (e.g., points that can be used in a predetermined service, electronic money, etc.), or contract information (e.g., A coupon or the like extracted from the coupon database 35 is set for the user according to the location of the real estate.

Also, the profit setting unit 46 may set a profit corresponding to the price of the contracted real estate. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the profit setting unit 46 sets an incentive for the user U according to the price (rent) of the real estate #A.

(About the providing unit 47)
The providing unit 47 provides information based on the contract information received by the receiving unit 42 and related to the real estate for which the contract has been concluded. For example, information on a predetermined service is provided to the user according to the price range of real estate for which a contract has been made.

Note that the providing unit 47 may provide information based on the information on the real estate where the user currently resides and the information on the real estate for which the contract has been concluded, which are stored in the user database 34 . For example, if the floor plan of the real estate for which the contract has been concluded is smaller than the floor plan of the real estate in which the user currently resides, the providing unit 47 provides information regarding a furniture disposal service. Also, for example, if the real estate where the user currently resides has a parking lot (in other words, if the user is presumed to have a car) and the real estate where the contract is concluded does not have a parking lot, the provision A section 47 provides information on a car buying service.

Further, the providing unit 47 may provide the user with information according to the location of the real estate where the contract is concluded. For example, the providing unit 47 provides information on services (for example, restaurants, cleaning services, etc.) available in the area to which the real estate where the contract is located belongs.

Further, the providing unit 47 may provide the user with information on coupons that can be used at facilities located within a predetermined range from the location. For example, the providing unit 47 provides coupon information that can be used when purchasing a transaction target at a facility located within a predetermined range from the location of the real estate where the contract is concluded, or when using a predetermined service. do.

Further, the providing unit 47 may provide information based on the contract information received by the receiving unit 42 and related to the real estate for which the contract has been concluded. For example, the providing unit 47 provides the real estate provider or the real estate agent with information on each real estate for which a contract has been concluded with respect to the user, in association with the user.

Further, the providing unit 47 may provide the real estate provider or the real estate agent with information on the price of the real estate for which the contract has been concluded. For example, the providing unit 47 provides the real estate provider or the real estate agent with the price range of the contract price of each real estate for which a contract has been concluded with respect to the user and information on the transition of the contract price.

Further, the providing unit 47 may provide information based on the contract information received by the receiving unit 42 and related to the tendency of users who have concluded contracts for real estate. Based on the contract price, location, floor plan, and parking availability of each real estate contracted for the user, the user's tendency to contract real estate (for example, the price range of the real estate contract price, base area, floor plan size, whether you own a car, etc.) to the real estate provider or realtor.

As information to be provided to the real estate provider or the real estate agent, the providing unit 47 provides information regarding the time when the user will move and the probability of moving, which is estimated based on the user's contract information and user information. may be provided. For example, the provision unit 47 estimates the time when the user will move and the probability of moving based on the time when the user concludes a contract, the rental period, the number of times the lease contract has been renewed in the past, etc. Or you may provide it to a real estate agent.

In addition, the providing unit 47 may provide the real estate provider or the real estate agent with information on users who match user conditions (for example, attributes) presented by the real estate provider. For example, information about users who meet the condition presented by the real estate provider, “users whose rental contract renewal frequency is a predetermined threshold or more (in other words, users who tend to live in one real estate for a long time)” Provide to real estate providers or real estate agents.

(Regarding the acquisition unit 48)
The acquisition unit 48 acquires payment information indicating the status of payment of fees associated with the periodical rental of the transaction target, which are periodically paid by the lessee. For example, in the example of FIG. 3 , the acquisition unit 48 acquires payment information including the rent payment status of the user U from the payment server 300 .

In addition, the acquisition unit 48 may acquire payment information that further indicates information about the transaction target. For example, the acquisition unit 48 acquires payment information that further indicates information about real estate in which the user resides. For example, the acquisition unit 48 acquires information such as the location (address) of real estate where the user resides from the distribution device 100, the agent terminal 202, the user database 34, and the like.

In addition, the acquisition unit 48 may acquire payment information including the location of the real estate to be leased as the information on the transaction target. For example, the acquisition unit 48 acquires the location of the real estate where the user lives, the real estate information of the real estate (for example, the floor plan of the real estate, the presence or absence of a parking lot, etc.), and the payment information indicating the contract price of the real estate.

(Regarding payment section 49)
The payment unit 49 pays a predetermined percentage of the fee amount to the lessee as a return amount. For example, in the example of FIG. 3, the payment unit 49 determines a predetermined percentage of the rent settled by the user terminal 201 as the return amount, and pays the return amount to the user U. The payment server 300 is instructed to

Also, the payment unit 49 may set a ratio according to the attribute of the lessee as the predetermined ratio. For example, the payment unit 49 sets a lower predetermined rate for lessees who have a habit of smoking or who have pets.

Moreover, the payment unit 49 may set a predetermined ratio as a ratio corresponding to the period during which the lessee rents the transaction target. For example, in the example of FIG. 3, the payment unit 49 determines that the longer the period for which the user U has a lease contract for the real estate #A, the higher the proportion of the rent settled by the user terminal 201. is determined as the refund amount.

Further, the payment unit 49 may set a predetermined ratio as a ratio corresponding to the number of contract renewals that are periodically performed between the lessee and the transaction target lessor accompanying the lease of the transaction target. For example, in the example of FIG. 3, the payment unit 49 determines, as the return amount, an amount that is higher in proportion to the amount of rent for which settlement processing is performed by the user terminal 201 as the number of renewals of the rental contract increases.

Moreover, the payment unit 49 may set a ratio according to the membership mode of the lessee in a predetermined service as the predetermined ratio. For example, the payment unit 49 sets a rate according to the user's rank, which is determined according to the usage status of various services. For example, if the lessee is a paid member of a predetermined service, the return amount is determined to be a higher percentage than that of a general member.

Further, the payment unit 49 may set the ratio set by the lessor to be traded as the predetermined ratio. For example, the payment unit 49 determines the return amount according to a ratio arbitrarily set by the lessor.

Note that the payment unit 49 is not limited to the example in which the refund amount is a predetermined percentage of the amount of the fee paid by the lessee. good too.

(About distribution unit 50)
The distribution unit 50 distributes, to the lessee, the provided information selected according to the transaction target information indicated by the payment information acquired by the acquisition unit 48 from among the provided information to be provided to the lessee. For example, the distribution unit 50 distributes to lessees information such as advertisements and coupons selected according to information about the real estate in which the user resides.

Further, the distribution unit 50 may distribute the provided information selected according to the location of the real estate to the lessee from the provided information. For example, the distribution unit 50 distributes information such as advertisements and coupons selected according to the location of the real estate where the lessee resides to the lessee.

Further, the distribution unit 50 may distribute to the lessee information on coupons that can be used at facilities located within a predetermined range from the location. For example, the distribution unit 50 provides coupon information that can be used when purchasing a transaction target at a facility located within a predetermined range from the location of the real estate where the lessee resides, or when using a predetermined service. do.

[3. Setting process flow]
With reference to FIG. 10, the procedure of the process of setting a price for a real estate contract by the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of setting processing according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 10, the information providing device 10 determines whether or not contract conclusion information has been received (step S101). When contract conclusion information has not been received (step S101; No), the information providing device 10 waits until contract conclusion information is received. On the other hand, if contract conclusion information has been received (step S101; Yes), the information providing device 10 identifies the user and the real estate agent who have contracted from the contract conclusion information (step S102). Subsequently, the information providing device 10 identifies the real estate for which the contract is made from the contract information (step S103).

Subsequently, the information providing apparatus 10 determines whether or not the user is viewing the real estate advertisement of the specified real estate by the specified real estate agent (step S104). For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the information providing apparatus 10 determines whether or not the user has viewed the advertisement of the real estate to be contracted provided by the real estate agent who has contracted, based on the browsing history. If the user has not browsed the real estate advertisement (step S104; No), the information providing device 10 terminates the process. On the other hand, if the user is viewing the real estate advertisement (step S104; Yes), the information providing device 10 sets the consideration for the customer referral to the real estate agent (step S105). Subsequently, the information providing device 10 sets a predetermined profit for the user according to the contract information (step S106), and ends the process.

[4. Flow of payment processing]
With reference to FIG. 11, a procedure of processing for payment of fees associated with leasing of a transaction target of the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a payment processing procedure according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 11, the information providing apparatus 10 determines whether payment information including the user's rent payment status has been acquired (step S201). If payment information has not been acquired (step S201; No), the information providing device 10 waits until payment information is acquired. On the other hand, when payment information is acquired (step S201; Yes), the information providing apparatus 10 identifies the user who made the payment from the payment information (step S202).

Subsequently, the information providing device 10 collects information about the specified user's lease (step S203). Subsequently, the information providing device 10 determines the return amount based on the collected information (step S204). For example, in the example of FIG. 3, the return amount to be returned to the user U is determined according to the user information. Subsequently, the information providing apparatus 10 pays the determined return amount to the user, pays the rent to the landlord (step S205), and ends the process.

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

[5-1. About the subject of rental]
In the above-described embodiments, the price setting unit 45 and the profit setting unit 46 of the information providing device 10 set the price for real estate rental contracts, and the payment unit 49 Although the example of paying the return amount and the like for the rent of the real estate in which the user is located (that is, the example in which the real estate is to be rented) has been shown, the function of the information providing device 10 is not limited to such a configuration. For example, if the user pays a fee to the lender (e.g., owner) of the transaction object and rents the transaction object for a predetermined period, renting an arbitrary item (e.g., movable property such as a car or costume) The information providing device 10 may be used in transactions targeted for.

[5-2. About information distributed to users]
In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the distribution unit 50 distributes the provided information selected according to the information of the transaction target to the user, but the function of the distribution unit 50 is not limited to such a configuration. For example, the delivery unit 50 determines when the user will move based on the user's contract conclusion information and user information (for example, when the user concluded a contract, the rental period, the number of times the rental contract was renewed in the past, etc.) Estimate the probability of moving or moving. Then, the distribution unit 50 provides a real estate advertisement based on the user's attributes and the tendency (preference) of the user when concluding a real estate contract at the time when the probability of the user moving is estimated to be high.

[6. effect〕
As described above, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment includes the collecting unit 41, the receiving unit 42, the specifying unit 43, the determining unit 44, the price setting unit 45, the profit setting unit 46, the providing unit 47. The collection unit 41 collects information about users. The reception unit 42 receives contract conclusion information, which is information relating to the conclusion of a real estate contract, from a user. The specifying unit 43 specifies, based on the contract information, a real estate agent who has concluded a contract for real estate with the user, among the real estate agents who have requested distribution of real estate information, which is information about real estate. The determination unit 44 determines whether or not the user has browsed the real estate information requested to be distributed by the real estate agent who concluded a real estate contract with the user. The price setting unit 45 sets a predetermined price for closing a contract with the real estate agent specified by the specifying unit. The profit setting unit 46 sets a predetermined profit for the contract conclusion for the user. The providing unit 47 provides information based on the contract information received by the receiving unit and related to the real estate for which the contract has been concluded.

As a result, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment receives information such as the user's real estate advertisement viewing history, real estate inquiry history, and information on the real estate agent who brokered the contract. Regardless of the information received, it is possible to appropriately set the reward associated with the real estate contract.

Further, in the information providing device 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the reception unit 42 receives contract information including the price of the contracted real estate. Then, the profit setting unit 46 sets a profit corresponding to the price of the contracted real estate. In addition, the price setting unit 45 sets the price to be paid by the real estate agent according to the price of the contracted real estate.

As a result, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment sets the profit and consideration according to the content of the contract, and therefore appropriately sets the profit and consideration associated with the real estate contract regardless of the information provided by the real estate agent. can.

Further, in the information providing device 10 according to the embodiment, for example, if the price setting unit 45 determines that the user browsed the real estate information whose distribution was requested by the real estate agent who concluded the real estate contract with the user sets a consideration for the real estate agent. In addition, the determination unit 44 further determines whether or not the user has made an inquiry to the real estate agent who concluded a real estate contract with the user. Then, if it is further determined that an inquiry has been made to the real estate agent who concluded the real estate contract with the user, the price setting unit 45 sets the price to the real estate agent. In addition, the determination unit 44 determines whether the user has browsed the real estate information requested to be distributed by the real estate agent who concluded a contract between the user and the real estate agent. determine whether or not Then, the price setting unit 45 is the real estate information requested to be distributed by the real estate agent who made a contract between the user and the real estate agent, and the real estate information related to the real estate for which the user and the real estate agent concluded a contract is viewed by the user. If it is determined to be, we will set a consideration for the real estate agent. In addition, the determination unit 44 determines whether the real estate information regarding the real estate other than the real estate for which the user and the real estate agent have concluded a contract between the user and the real estate agent has requested the distribution of the real estate information. Determine whether or not you have browsed. Then, the consideration setting unit 45 sends the real estate information requested by the real estate agent who concluded the real estate contract with the user, which is real estate information other than the real estate for which the real estate agent concluded the contract with the user, to the user. If it is determined that the property has been viewed, a consideration will be set for the real estate agent. In addition, the determination unit 44 further determines whether or not the user has made an inquiry about the real estate contracted between the user and the real estate agent to the real estate agent with whom the user made a contract. do. Then, if it is further determined that an inquiry about real estate contracted between the user and the real estate agent has been made to the real estate agent with whom the user has concluded a real estate contract, the price setting unit 45 Set a price for the real estate agent.

As a result, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment sets the consideration for the real estate agent based on whether or not the user has contributed to the referral of customers, so it is possible to appropriately set the remuneration associated with closing a real estate contract.

Further, in the information providing device 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the providing unit 47 provides the user with information according to the location of the real estate for which the contract has been concluded. In addition, the providing unit 47 provides the user with information on coupons that can be used at facilities located within a predetermined range from the location. Further, the providing unit 47 provides information based on the contract information received by the receiving unit 42 and related to the real estate for which the contract has been concluded. In addition, the providing unit 47 provides the real estate provider or the real estate agent with information on the price of the real estate for which the contract has been concluded. Further, the providing unit 47 provides information based on the contract information received by the receiving unit 42, and information on the tendency of users who have concluded contracts for real estate.

As a result, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment can provide various types of information to users, real estate providers, and real estate agents, thereby improving convenience.

The information providing device 10 according to the embodiment also has an acquisition unit 48 , a payment unit 49 , and a distribution unit 50 . The acquisition unit 48 acquires payment information indicating the status of payment of fees associated with the periodical rental of the transaction target, which are periodically paid by the lessee. The payment unit 49 pays a predetermined percentage of the fee amount to the lessee as a return amount. The distribution unit 50 distributes to the lessee the provided information selected according to the transaction target information indicated by the payment information acquired by the acquisition unit from among the provided information to be provided to the lessee.

As a result, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment returns to the user, out of the rent paid by the user, an amount corresponding to the period of the rental contract and the number of renewals of the rental contract. Can provide possible benefits.

Further, in the information providing device 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the payment unit 49 sets the ratio according to the attribute of the lessee as the predetermined ratio. Further, the payment unit 49 sets a predetermined ratio as a ratio corresponding to the period during which the lessee rents the transaction target. In addition, the payment unit 49 sets a ratio corresponding to the number of renewals of the contract periodically performed between the lessee and the lessor of the transaction target as the predetermined ratio. In addition, the payment unit 49 sets the ratio according to the membership mode of the lessee in the prescribed service as the prescribed ratio. Also, the payment unit 49 sets the ratio set by the lessor to be traded as the predetermined ratio.

As a result, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment can set the percentage of the return amount based on various information, so that the user can provide an appropriate profit.

In addition, in the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the acquisition unit 48 acquires payment information that further indicates information about the transaction target. In addition, the acquisition unit 48 acquires payment information including the location of the real estate to be leased as information on the transaction target. Then, the distribution unit 50 distributes the provided information selected according to the location of the real estate to the lessee from the provided information. In addition, the distribution unit 50 provides the lessee with information on coupons that can be used at facilities located within a predetermined range from the location.

As a result, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment can provide information suitable for the user, thereby improving convenience for the user.

[7. Hardware configuration]
Also, the information providing apparatus according to each of the embodiments described above is implemented by, for example, a computer 1000 configured as shown in FIG. The information providing device 10 will be described below as an example. FIG. 12 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that implements the functions of the information providing apparatus. Computer 1000 has CPU 1100 , RAM 1200 , ROM 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 1300 or HDD 1400 and controls each section. The ROM 1300 stores a boot program executed by the CPU 1100 when the computer 1000 is started up, a program depending 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 1200 . CPU 1100 loads such a program from recording medium 1800 onto RAM 1200 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 information providing apparatus 10 , the CPU 1100 of the computer 1000 implements the functions of the control unit 40 by executing programs loaded on the RAM 1200 . Further, each data in the storage device of the information providing apparatus 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.

[8. 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.

Further, the configuration of the information providing apparatus 10 described above can be flexibly changed, for example, by calling an external platform or the like using an API (Application Programming Interface) or network computing 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 information providing device 20 communication unit 30 storage unit 31 browsing history database 32 inquiry database 33 deal database 34 user database 35 coupon database 40 control unit 41 collection unit 42 reception unit 43 identification unit 44 determination unit 45 price setting unit 46 profit setting unit 47 provision unit 48 acquisition unit 49 payment unit 50 distribution unit 100 distribution device 200 terminal device 300 settlement server

Claims (15)

a reception unit that receives contract information, which is information about real estate contracts, from users;
a specifying unit that specifies a real estate agent who has concluded a contract for the real estate with the user, among the real estate agents who have requested distribution of real estate information, which is information related to real estate, based on the contract information;
Consistency between the inquiry destination of the real estate inquiry made by the user and the real estate agent specified by the identification unit, and the relationship between the real estate targeted by the user's inquiry and the real estate contracted a determination unit that determines consistency ;
a price setting unit that sets a predetermined price for contract conclusion to a real estate agent who has concluded a contract for the real estate with the user based on the conformity mode determined by the determination unit. setting device. 2. The setting device according to claim 1, further comprising a profit setting unit that sets a predetermined profit for closing a contract for said user. The reception unit
Receiving contract information including the price of the contracted real estate,
The profit setting unit
3. The setting device according to claim 2, wherein the profit is set according to the price of the contracted real estate. The reception unit
Receiving contract information including the price of the contracted real estate,
The price setting unit
4. The setting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the price to be paid by the real estate agent is set according to the price of the contracted real estate. The determination unit is
Further determine whether the user has viewed the real estate information requested to be delivered by the real estate agent who made a contract for the real estate with the user,
The price setting unit
If it is further determined that the user has browsed the real estate information requested to be delivered by the real estate agent who concluded a contract for the real estate with the said user, the said consideration will be set for the real estate agent. A setting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The determination unit is
Real estate information requested to be distributed by the real estate agent who concluded a contract between the user and the real estate agent, and whether or not the user viewed the real estate information related to the real estate contract concluded between the user and the real estate agent. judge,
The price setting unit
It is determined that the user viewed the real estate information requested to be distributed by the real estate agent who made a contract for the real estate with the user, and the real estate information related to the real estate for which the user and the real estate agent concluded a contract. 6. The setting device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the price is set with respect to the real estate agent if the price is set. The determination unit is
Whether the user browsed the real estate information requested to be distributed by the real estate agent who made a contract between the user and the real estate agent, and which is related to real estate other than the real estate for which the user made a contract with the real estate agent. determine whether or not
The price setting unit
Real estate information requested to be distributed by the real estate agent who concluded a contract between the user and the real estate agent, and that the user browsed real estate information related to real estate other than the real estate contracted by the user and the real estate agent. 6. The setting device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, when determined, the price is set for the real estate agent. 8. Any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising: a first providing unit for providing information based on the contract information received by the receiving unit and related to the real estate for which the contract has been made. A setting device as described in 1. The first providing unit
9. The setting device according to claim 8 , wherein the user is provided with information according to the location of the real estate where the contract is concluded. The first providing unit
10. The setting device according to claim 9 , wherein information on coupons available at facilities located within a predetermined range from the location is provided to the user. 11. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10 , further comprising: a second providing unit that provides information based on the contract information received by the reception unit and related to real estate for which a contract has been made. Setting device as described. The second providing unit
12. The setting device according to claim 11 , wherein information on the price of real estate for which a contract has been concluded is provided to a real estate provider or a real estate agent. 13. Any one of claims 1 to 12 , further comprising: a third providing unit for providing information based on the contract information received by the reception unit and relating to trends of users who have concluded contracts for real estate. or a setting device according to one of the preceding claims. A setting method executed by a setting device,
a reception process for receiving contract information, which is information about the contract for real estate, from the user;
an identifying step of identifying a real estate agent who has concluded a contract for the real estate with the user, among the real estate agents who have requested distribution of real estate information, which is information related to real estate, based on the contract information;
Consistency between the inquiry destination of the real estate inquiry made by the user and the real estate agent identified by the identification step, and the relationship between the real estate targeted by the user's inquiry and the real estate contracted A determination step of determining consistency ;
and a price setting step of setting a predetermined price for closing a contract with the real estate agent who concluded a contract for the real estate with the user, based on the conformity mode determined in the determining step. How to set. A reception procedure for receiving contract information, which is information about real estate contracts, from users;
an identification procedure for identifying a real estate agent who has concluded a contract for the real estate with the user, among the real estate agents who have requested distribution of real estate information, which is information related to real estate, based on the contract information;
Consistency between the inquiry destination of the real estate inquiry made by the user and the real estate agent identified by the identification procedure, and the relationship between the real estate targeted by the user's inquiry and the real estate contracted A determination procedure for determining consistency ;
and a price setting procedure for setting a predetermined price for contract conclusion to a real estate agent who has concluded a contract for said user and said real estate based on the mode of matching determined by said decision procedure. A setting program characterized by:

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