JP7765713B2 - Information processing device, information processing method, and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program.

Systems are known that allow betting on races such as bicycle racing, horse racing, and boat racing using a mobile terminal. Patent Document 1 discloses a system that allows voters to purchase betting tickets using a mobile terminal.

JP 2013-114487 A

There was a problem in that voting was difficult because if a vote for a competition was not correct, a financial loss would occur.

The present invention was developed in light of these issues and aims to make it easier for users to vote in competitions.

An information processing device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a voting value granting unit that grants a user voting value that can be used as a predetermined value for voting in a competition in a voting service different from the first service when usage information indicating the content of the user's use of the first service satisfies a predetermined first condition.

The present invention has the effect of making it easier for users to vote in competitions.

1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of an information processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an information terminal 10. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of an information processing device 20. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional block configuration of an information processing device 20. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing user information stored in a storage unit 22. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing information about a first service stored in a storage unit 22. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing information related to voting services stored in the storage unit 22. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a processing sequence in the information processing system 1. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of an operation for assigning voting values. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of an operation for imparting a first service value. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional block configuration of an information processing device 20 according to a first modified example. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing information on a fourth condition according to a second modified example.

<Overview of Information Processing System 1> Figure 1 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration of an information processing system 1 according to this embodiment. The information processing system 1 shown in Figure 1 includes one or more information terminals 10 (first information terminal 10-1, second information terminal 10-2, third information terminal 10-3) and an information processing device 20. The multiple information terminals 10 and information processing devices 20 are connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other via a network N, such as the Internet, an intranet, a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), or a mobile communications network.

The information terminal 10 is a terminal used by a user (hereinafter referred to as "user") who uses services in the information processing system 1, and is an information processing terminal such as a mobile phone (including a smartphone), a tablet terminal, or a personal computer. Services include, for example, electronic commerce services such as EC (Electronic Commerce) services, financial services related to banking, insurance, securities, and payments, communication services that allow the information terminal 10 to use the network N, or voting services that accept votes for competitions.

The information terminal 10 has installed thereon, for example, a dedicated application program (hereinafter referred to as a "dedicated app") that allows users to use the service. Via the dedicated app, users can purchase products from e-commerce sites, make cashless payments when purchasing products, and vote for candidates in competitions.

A competition is a race in which a user can vote for a betting object, such as a bicycle race, auto race, horse race, boat race, dog race, or automobile race; a match in baseball, rugby, or soccer; or electronic sports. The betting object is an object for which a user can bet a predetermined value, and is determined by combining the betting type (voting method) and the object that the user predicts will win from among multiple candidate objects (including athletes, racing vehicles, racing teams, or animals). The predetermined value is a tangible or intangible object, such as money, electronic currency, or points, that the user can use to obtain goods or services.

The information processing device 20 is, for example, a computer, and is composed of one or more physical servers. The information processing device 20 may be composed of a virtual server running on a hypervisor, or may be composed of a cloud server.

The information processing device 20 is a device for granting voting value to users who use the voting service, which can be used as a predetermined value for voting in competitions. The voting value is, for example, points that can be used to vote in competitions, and is a predetermined value that is different from the reward paid out depending on the results of the competition. The information processing device 20 may also accept votes for competitions in which voting is possible for voting targets.

Voting is a high hurdle for users because they incur a financial loss if their vote using their own money or electronic currency does not win. In response to this, the information processing device 20 grants voting value to users when the content of their use of a service other than the voting service, such as an e-commerce service, financial service, or communications service, meets certain conditions. The certain conditions include, for example, purchasing a certain product using an e-commerce service, opening an account with a financial service, or entering into a contract to use a certain communications service.

By operating the information processing device 20 in this manner, users can vote in competitions using voting value acquired by using services other than the voting service, and therefore do not lose their own money or electronic currency even if their bet is not correct. As a result, users are more likely to vote in competitions. Furthermore, the information processing device 20 can encourage users to use various services, thereby increasing the number of times users use services or the number of services used by users.

Incidentally, users would like to be granted not only voting value that can be used to vote in competitions, but also service value such as points that can be used in services other than the voting service. In response to this, the information processing device 20 grants service value when, for example, the content of the user's use of the voting service meets a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition may be, for example, that the user has performed an operation to register with the voting service, or that the user has used the voting service to vote in a competition. When the information processing device 20 operates in this manner, users are granted service value by using the voting service, making it easier for them to use services other than the voting service.

In this specification, services other than the voting service, such as e-commerce services, financial services, or communication services, may be referred to as first services or second services. The configurations and operations of the information terminal 10 and information processing device 20 are described in detail below.

<Hardware Configuration> Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information terminal 10. The information terminal 10 has a processor 11, a storage unit 12, a communication IF (Interface) 13, an input device 14, and an output device 15.

The processor 11 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and realizes various functions by executing programs stored in the memory unit 12.

The memory unit 12 has storage media such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory). The memory unit 12 stores programs executed by the processor 11.

The communication IF 13 has a communication controller for performing wired or wireless communication with the information processing device 20 via the network N. The communication IF 13 notifies the processor 11 of data received from the information processing device 20. The communication IF 13 also transmits data input from the processor 11 to the information processing device 20.

The input device 14, for example, accepts input operations from a user. The input device 14 is, for example, a keyboard, touch panel, mouse, or microphone. The output device 15 is, for example, a display unit and audio output unit that output information to the user. The output device 15 is, for example, a display or speaker.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the information processing device 20. The information processing device 20 has a processor 21, a memory unit 22, a communication IF 23, an input device 24, and an output device 25.

The processor 21 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphical Processing Unit), and realizes various functions by executing programs stored in the memory unit 22.

The storage unit 22 has a storage medium such as a memory, HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or SSD (Solid State Drive). The storage unit 22 stores programs executed by the processor 21. The storage unit 22 also stores usage information indicating the content of the service used by the user via a dedicated app installed on the information terminal 10, and the conditions under which the information processing device 20 grants voting value or service value to the user.

The communication IF 23 has a communication controller for performing wired or wireless communication with the information terminal 10 via the network N. The communication IF 23 notifies the processor 21 of data received from the information terminal 10. The communication IF 23 also transmits data input from the processor 21 to the information terminal 10.

The input device 24 accepts input operations from, for example, an administrator of the information processing device 20. The input device 24 is, for example, a keyboard, touch panel, mouse, or microphone. The output device 25 outputs information to, for example, an administrator of the information processing device 20. The output device 25 is, for example, a display or speaker.

<Functional Block Configuration> Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of the functional block configuration of the information processing device 20. The processor 21 has an acquisition unit 211, a voting value assignment unit 212, a service value assignment unit 213, a voting information display control unit 214, and a service information display control unit 215. The processor 21 functions as the acquisition unit 211, the voting value assignment unit 212, the service value assignment unit 213, the voting information display control unit 214, and the service information display control unit 215 by executing programs stored in the memory unit 22.

The memory unit 22 stores user information about users who use the service, usage information indicating the content of the user's use of the service, and conditions for granting voting value or service value. Figures 5 to 7 show examples of information stored in the memory unit 22.

Figure 5 is a diagram showing user information stored in the memory unit 22. User information includes the services used by the user and the usage status of those services. In Figure 5, the username of the user using the service, the date the user started using the service, the number of points the user has, the number of times the user has used the service, and the user's grade are associated with each of multiple service names.

In the following description, a service corresponding to service name "AA" will be referred to as service AA, a service corresponding to service name "BB" as service BB, and a service corresponding to service name "CC" as service CC. Services AA and BB are services (i.e., first services) different from the voting service, such as e-commerce services, financial services, or communication services, and service CC is a voting service. The type of points held by a user and associated with services AA and BB is service value, and the type of held points associated with service CC is voting value.

The grade is determined, for example, based on the total amount of money spent by the user on each of multiple services, or the number of times the service is used. The grade given to the user will be higher, for example, the greater the total amount of money spent on each of multiple services, or the greater the number of times each of multiple services is used. In Figure 5, grade "A" is the highest grade, and grade "C" is the lowest grade. Grade "B" is a grade between grade "A" and grade "C".

Figure 6 shows information about the first service stored in the memory unit 22. Figure 6(a) shows usage information indicating the content of a user's use of the first service. Figure 6(b) shows the conditions for granting voting value to a user. In Figure 6, the voting value granted to a user is voting points that can be used to vote in a specified competition.

In Figure 6(a), the date and time when the user used the first service, the user name, the service name of the first service used by the user, the amount spent by the user on the first service, and the name of the product purchased by the user by using the first service are associated. In Figure 6(b), the terms of use of the first service for granting voting points to the user, the type of competition in which the voting points can be used, the name of the competition in which the voting points can be used, and the number of voting points granted to the user are associated.

Figure 7 shows information about the voting service stored in the memory unit 22. Figure 7(a) shows usage information indicating the content of a user's use of the voting service. Figure 7(b) shows the conditions for granting service value to a user. In Figure 7, the service value granted to a user is service points that can be used for a specified service.

In Figure 7(a), the user name, the name of the event for which the user voted, the amount of the bet the user made for the event, and the number of voting points the user made for the event are associated. In Figure 7(b), the terms of use of the voting service for awarding the user with special points, the services for which the special points can be used, and the number of special points awarded to the user are associated.

Returning to Figure 4, the configuration of each unit realized by the processor 21 will now be described. The acquisition unit 211 acquires user information, first service usage information indicating the details of the user's use of the first service, or voting service usage information indicating the details of the user's use of the voting service from an external information processing device (not shown). The external information processing device is, for example, a server used to provide the first service or a server used to provide the voting service. The user information is, for example, the service name, user name, and start date of use shown in Figure 5. The first service usage information is, for example, information indicating the details of the user's use of the first service shown in Figure 6(a). The voting service usage information is information indicating the details of the user's use of the voting service shown in Figure 7(a).

The acquisition unit 211 may acquire user information, first service usage information, or voting service usage information from the information terminal 10 used by the user. The acquisition unit 211 may acquire user information from the information terminal 10, for example, when the user registers for a specific service. The acquisition unit 211 stores the user information or usage information acquired from an external information processing device or information terminal 10 in the storage unit 22.

When usage information indicating the content of the user's use of the first service satisfies a predetermined first condition, the voting value granting unit 212 grants the user voting value that can be used as a predetermined value for the user to vote in a competition in a voting service different from the first service. The usage information indicating the content of the user's use of the first service is, for example, the first service usage information shown in Figure 6(a). The first condition is, for example, the "condition" shown in Figure 6(b). The voting value is, for example, voting points that can be used to vote in a competition in the voting service.

"Granting voting value to a user" means, for example, sending information indicating the number of voting points to be granted to the user to the information terminal 10 used by the user, or storing information indicating the number of points in the memory unit 22 in association with the user name.

The voting value granting unit 212 identifies the product name purchased by the user or the amount spent by the user in the first service, for example, by referencing the first service usage information stored in the memory unit 22 by the acquisition unit 211. If the voting value granting unit 212 determines that the identified product name or amount satisfies the first condition stored in the memory unit 22, it grants the user the number of voting points associated with the first condition.

Specifically, by referencing the first service usage information shown in Figure 6(a), the voting value assigning unit 212 determines that the user corresponding to the username "U1" (hereinafter referred to as "user U1") spent 1,000 yen in service AA. By referencing Figure 6(b), the voting value assigning unit 212 determines that the identified amount satisfies the condition "spend 1,000 yen or more," and assigns to the user voting points (500 points) associated with the condition "spend 1,000 yen or more."

By operating in this manner, the voting value granting unit 212 can grant voting value that allows a user to vote in a competition by the user using a first service that is different from the voting service. As a result, the voting value granting unit 212 can make it easier for users to vote in a competition.

The voting value granting unit 212 may select a competition for which voting value can be used from among multiple competitions available for voting in the voting service based on the usage details indicated by the usage information. The usage information is information about the user's use of the first service, such as the amount spent or the type of product purchased by the user by using the first service. The voting value granting unit 212 may select a predetermined competition name, or may select a type of competition such as bicycle racing or auto racing, or a competition grade associated with each of multiple competitions.

The voting value granting unit 212 selects bicycle racing and auto racing if the amount used is equal to or greater than the threshold, or if the user purchases a specified product. On the other hand, the voting value granting unit 212 selects bicycle racing if the amount used by the user is less than the threshold, or if the user purchases a product different from the specified product. The threshold is a predetermined amount, for example, an amount stored in the memory unit 22. The specified product is, for example, a product designated by the operator operating the first service, a product related to a race such as bicycle racing or auto racing, or a product associated with a sponsor of a race in which the user can vote with the voting value granted to them.

By operating in this manner, the voting value allocating unit 212 motivates users to increase the amount of money they spend on the first service, or to purchase products that the operator of the first service wants them to purchase.

The voting value granting unit 212 may determine the number of competitions for which the voting value can be used based on the usage details indicated in the first service usage information. The usage details may be, for example, the amount of money the user spent on the first service or the types of products purchased. For example, the voting value granting unit 212 increases the number of competitions for which the user can vote using the voting value granted to the user, the greater the amount of products the user purchased by using the first service, or the greater the types of products the user purchased.

By operating in this manner, the voting value granting unit 212 can encourage users to spend more money on the first service or purchase a wider variety of products in order to increase the number of contests available for voting. As a result, the voting value granting unit 212 can increase the opportunities for users to use the first service.

The voting value granting unit 212 may determine the payout rate for voting using voting value based on the usage details indicated in the first service usage information. The usage details may be, for example, the amount used by the user in the first service. For example, the voting value granting unit 212 may increase the payout rate for voting using voting value the larger the amount used by the user. The voting value granting unit 212 may increase the payout rate above the standard value on the condition that the amount used by the user is equal to or greater than a threshold. The threshold is determined so that the profit earned by the operator of the first service from the amount used by the user exceeds the increase in payout amount due to an increase in the payout rate.

By operating in this manner, the voting value allocating unit 212 motivates the user to increase the amount spent in the first service in order to increase the payout amount for a successful vote.

The voting value granting unit 212 may determine the period during which the voting value can be used based on at least one of the amount of goods or the type of goods purchased by the user by using the first service, which are included in the usage details indicated by the first service usage information. For example, the voting value granting unit 212 may extend the period during which the voting value can be used the greater the amount of goods purchased by the user by using the first service, or the greater the type of goods purchased by the user.

The voting value granting unit 212 may determine, as a competition in which voting points can be used, that the competition is sponsored by a provider who provided a product that corresponds to the product name included in the usage content indicated by the first service usage information and that the user purchased by using the first service. The voting value granting unit 212 identifies a provider such as a seller or producer associated with the product name of the product purchased by the user, for example, by referring to the memory unit 22. The voting value granting unit 212 identifies a competition sponsored by the provider identified by the voting value granting unit 212 by referring to the memory unit 22, and grants the user voting value that can be used for the identified competition.

By operating in this manner, the voting value granting unit 212 allows users who are interested in a product to use voting value to vote for a competition sponsored by the provider of that product, making it easier to make an impression on users. As a result, the provider can consider sponsoring the competition to be highly effective, making it easier for them to continue sponsoring the competition. Furthermore, it becomes easier for the organizer of the competition to attract sponsors for the competition.

The voting value granting unit 212 may grant the user an amount of voting value determined according to the user's grade, which is determined based on the user's history of using the first service. The grade is, for example, the total amount of usage included in the user's history of using the first service, or a grade according to the number of usages, and is the "grade" shown in Figure 5. For example, the higher the grade granted to a user who used the first service in that first service, the greater the amount of voting value the voting value granting unit 212 grants.

Specifically, by referring to Figure 5, the voting value assigning unit 212 identifies the grade "C" of user U1 who used service AA and the grade "A" of user U2 who used service AA. For example, even if users U1 and U2 use the same amount, the voting value assigning unit 212 assigns a larger amount of voting value to user U2 than to user U1.

The service value granting unit 213 grants the user a first service value that can be used in the first service when the user satisfies a predetermined second condition in response to using at least one of multiple services related to the competition, including a voting service. The multiple services related to the competition include, for example, a voting service for voting on the competition, a viewing service for viewing video footage of the competition, or a search service for searching for information about the competition, such as the stadium, the start time of the competition, and the results of the competition.

The second condition is, for example, the "condition" shown in FIG. 7(b). The second condition may include, for example, viewing competition information, using a predetermined function in multiple services including the voting service, or registering other users by mutually approving them in multiple services including the voting service (so-called friend registration), or publishing the voting details entered by the user for a predetermined competition so that they can be viewed by other users. The first service value is, for example, first service points that can be used to use the first service.

"Granting the first service value to the user" means, for example, sending information indicating the number of first service points to be granted to the user to the information terminal 10 used by the user, or storing information indicating the number of points in the memory unit 22 in association with the user name.

The service value assigning unit 213 identifies the usage status of the user's use of the voting service, for example, by referencing the voting service usage information acquired by the acquisition unit 211 from the information terminal 10 or the voting service usage information stored in the memory unit 22. The usage status includes, for example, whether the user has registered for the voting service, the amount of money the user has voted in the voting service, and the operation details of the user's operation of the voting service via a dedicated app. If the service value assigning unit 213 determines that the identified usage status satisfies the second condition, it assigns the user first service points associated with the second condition.

Specifically, the service value assigning unit 213 determines that the voting service usage information acquired by the acquiring unit 211 includes information that user U2 has registered for the voting service. By referring to FIG. 7(b), the service value assigning unit 213 determines that the identified content satisfies the condition "registered for the voting service," and assigns the user the first service points (1,000 points) associated with the condition "registered for the voting service."

By operating in this manner, the service value granting unit 213 can grant the first service value that the user can use in the first service by using the voting service. As a result, the service value granting unit 213 can make it easier for the user to vote in a competition or use the first service.

The service value assigning unit 213 assigns a first service value to a user when, for example, the user uses the voting service to vote in a competition and thereby satisfies a predetermined second condition. The service value assigning unit 213 identifies that the user has voted in a competition, for example, by referencing the voting service usage information shown in FIG. 7(a). The service value assigning unit 213 determines that the user has satisfied the condition "voted in a competition" by referencing the second condition shown in FIG. 7(b), and assigns the user first service points (1,500 points) associated with the condition "voted in a competition".

By operating in this manner, the service value granting unit 213 can grant the first service value to the user in exchange for the user voting in the competition. As a result, the user is motivated to vote in the competition or use the first service.

The service value granting unit 213 may grant a first service value to a user when the user votes in a competition using the voting value granted to the user. When the service value granting unit 213 determines, for example by referring to FIG. 7(a), that the user has voted in a competition using voting points, which are the voting value, it grants the user first service points, which are the first service value. By operating in this manner, the service value granting unit 213 can encourage the user to vote in a competition.

The service value assigning unit 213 may assign a first service value to a user when the user has been assigned voting value. The service value assigning unit 213 determines whether the user holds voting points, which are voting value, by, for example, referring to the "number of held points" associated with the service CC shown in FIG. 5. The service value assigning unit 213 assigns first service points, which are first service value, to a user who has been identified as holding voting points.

By operating in this manner, the service value assigning unit 213 can make it easier for users who have been assigned voting value that is assigned to users who have used the first service to use the first service. As a result, it becomes easier for users to use the first service and the voting service in a cyclical manner.

The service value granting unit 213 may grant a first service value to a user when the user, who satisfies a predetermined first condition in using the first service, satisfies a predetermined second condition by voting in a competition using the voting service. For example, if the first service is a financial service, the predetermined first condition is that the user has opened an account. For example, the predetermined second condition is that the user has voted in a competition in the voting service.

The service value assigning unit 213 identifies multiple users who have opened accounts with a specified financial service, for example, by referring to Figure 5. The service value assigning unit 213 assigns a first service value to one or more users among the identified multiple users who voted in a competition by using a voting service.

By operating in this manner, the service value assigning unit 213 motivates users to use a specific financial service, so that, for example, a financial service operator can increase the number of accounts opened for the financial service by partnering the financial service with a voting service.

The service value granting unit 213 may grant the user a first service value determined according to the amount of value excluding the voting value from the value used by the user to vote. The service value granting unit 213 identifies the amount of the predetermined value excluding the voting value from the predetermined value voted by the user, for example, by referring to the "voting amount" shown in Figure 7(a). The service value granting unit 213 increases the amount of the first service value granted to the user the greater the amount of the identified predetermined value.

By operating in this manner, the service value granting unit 213 can grant the user a first service value corresponding to the amount of money or electronic currency, etc., voted by the user. As a result, the user is motivated to actively use their own money or electronic currency.

The service value granting unit 213 may determine, based on the results of the user's vote in the competition, a time limit during which the user can use the first service value granted to the user as a result of the user voting in the competition. The service value granting unit 213 obtains, for example, from the memory unit 22, the information terminal 10, or an external information processing device, a winning result including whether or not the user's vote was correct. For example, if the user's vote in the competition is correct, the service value granting unit 213 extends the time limit during which the first service value granted to the user can be used compared to when the user's vote in the competition is not correct.

The service value granting unit 213 may grant the first service value to the user if the user's vote in the competition is correct. By operating in this manner, the service value granting unit 213 will motivate the user to increase the number of times they vote in the competition, as they will continue to vote with the aim of winning.

The service value granting unit 213 may grant a first service value to a user when the amount of value obtained by the user based on votes in the voting service satisfies a predetermined second condition. The value obtained by the user is, for example, a refund when the user's vote in a competition is correct. The predetermined second condition is, for example, "the refund to the user is equal to or greater than a threshold." The threshold is a predetermined amount, and is set higher, for example, the higher the grade of the competition. The service value granting unit 213 grants a first service value to a user when, for example, the user's vote in a competition is correct and the refund amount for the correct vote is equal to or greater than the threshold. When the service value granting unit 213 operates in this manner, the user is motivated to increase the amount of their vote so that the winning amount increases.

The service value granting unit 213 may grant the first service value to the user if the user's vote in the competition is incorrect. By operating in this manner, the service value granting unit 213 can compensate the user for losses incurred due to voting in the competition with the first service value. As a result, the user is more likely to vote in the competition because the threshold for monetary losses due to incorrect voting is lowered.

The voting information display control unit 214 displays information about the competition and the voting value held by the user on the information terminal 10 used by the user. Information about the competition includes, for example, the name of the competition and the start time of the competition. The voting information display control unit 214 displays, on the information terminal 10 used by the user, competitions for which voting value can be used and competitions for which voting value cannot be used in a distinguishable manner. For example, the voting information display control unit 214 displays, on the information terminal 10, one or more competitions out of multiple competitions for which voting value can be used and one or more competitions for which voting value cannot be used in different manners, such as in different colors, different font styles, different font sizes, etc. By operating in this manner, the voting information display control unit 214 can clearly inform the user of the competitions for which voting value can be used.

The service information display control unit 215 displays, on the information terminal 10 used by the user, information about multiple products that can be purchased by using multiple first services, and information about the first service value possessed by the user. The information about the products includes the product name, the product price, and whether the first service value can be used. The information about the first service value includes the amount of the first service value.

The service information display control unit 215 causes the information terminal 10 used by the user to display, in a distinguishable manner, products that the user can purchase using the first service value and products that cannot be purchased using the first service value on a screen for using the voting service. The service information display control unit 215 causes the information terminal 10 to display, for example, products that can be purchased using the first service value and products that cannot be purchased using the first service value in different ways, such as using different colors, different font styles, different character sizes, etc. By operating in this manner, the service information display control unit 215 can clearly inform the user of products that can be purchased using the first service value.

The service information display control unit 215 displays, on the information terminal 10 used by the user, information regarding the terms of use of the first service for the user to be granted the voting value necessary to vote in a competition, based on the amount of voting value possessed by the user. The service information display control unit 215 identifies the difference between the amount of voting value necessary for the user to vote in a competition and the amount of voting value possessed by the user, for example, by referring to the "number of possessed points" shown in FIG. 5. The service information display control unit 215 identifies the terms of use of the first service necessary for the user to obtain the identified difference in the amount of voting value.

Specifically, the amount of voting value that a user can obtain by purchasing a product worth 2,000 yen using the first service is added to the amount of voting value that the user possesses, resulting in the amount of voting value that the user can use to vote in a competition. In this case, the service information display control unit 215 displays the usage condition "purchase a product worth 2,000 yen or more" on the information terminal 10 used by the user. By operating in this manner, the service information display control unit 215 can inform the user of the amount of the first service required for the user to use the voting value to vote in a competition.

<Processing sequence in information processing system 1> Figure 8 is a diagram showing an example of a processing sequence in the information processing system 1. Figure 8 shows part of the data transmitted and received between the information terminal 10 and the information processing device 20. The processing sequence shown in Figure 8 starts when the information terminal 10 accepts an operation to use the first service from the user (S11). The operation to use the first service is, for example, an operation to purchase a specific product in an e-commerce service. Upon accepting the operation from the user, the information terminal 10 transmits first service usage information indicating the content of the use of the first service to the information processing device 20 (S12).

The information processing device 20 determines whether the usage content indicated by the first service usage information acquired from the information terminal 10 satisfies the first condition (S13). The first condition is, for example, "the user purchases a product." If it is determined that the first condition is met (YES in S13), the information processing device 20 grants voting value to the user (S14) and transmits voting value information indicating the granted voting value to the information terminal 10 (S15). The voting value information includes, for example, the amount of voting value and the name of a competition in which the user of the information terminal 10 can vote using the voting value. If it is determined that the first condition is not met (NO in S13), the information processing device 20 proceeds to the next process without granting voting value to the user.

The information terminal 10 displays the voting value information acquired from the information processing device 20 on the output device 15 (S16). The information terminal 10 accepts an operation to use the voting service (S17). An operation to use the voting service is, for example, an operation in which the user registers to use the voting service, or an operation in which the user votes in a competition using the voting service. Upon accepting an operation from the user, the information terminal 10 transmits voting service usage information indicating the details of the use of the voting service to the information processing device 20 (S18).

The information processing device 20 determines whether the usage content indicated by the voting service usage information acquired from the information terminal 10 satisfies the second condition (S19). The second condition is, for example, "voting in a competition." If it is determined that the second condition is met (YES in S19), the information processing device 20 grants the user a first service value (S20) and transmits first service value information indicating the granted first service value to the information terminal 10 (S21). The first service value information includes, for example, the amount of the first service value and the service name of the first service for which the user of the information terminal 10 can use the first service value. If it is determined that the second condition is not met (NO in S19), the information processing device 20 proceeds to the next process without granting the user a first service value.

The information terminal 10 displays the first service value information acquired from the information processing device 20 on the output device 15 (S22). Similar to the operation in S11, the information terminal 10 accepts an operation from the user to use the first service.

<Operational Flow in Information Processing Device 20> Figures 9 and 10 are flowcharts showing the operational flow in the information processing device 20. Figure 9 is a flowchart showing the operational flow when the information processing device 20 assigns voting value, and corresponds to the operations from S12 to S15 shown in Figure 8. Figure 10 is a flowchart showing the operational flow when the information processing device 20 assigns first service value, and corresponds to the operations from S18 to S21 shown in Figure 8.

As shown in FIG. 9, the acquisition unit 211 acquires first service usage information from the information terminal 10 (S31). The voting value assignment unit 212 identifies the amount used by the user of the information terminal 10 in the first service based on the usage content indicated in the first service usage information acquired by the acquisition unit 211 (S32). If the identified amount is less than the threshold (NO in S33), the voting value assignment unit 212 does not assign voting value to the user of the information terminal 10.

If the specified amount is equal to or greater than the threshold (YES in S33), the voting value granting unit 212 determines the amount of voting value according to the specified amount (S34). The voting value granting unit 212 determines the available competitions for voting using the voting value (S35). Next, the voting value granting unit 212 grants the voting value corresponding to the determined amount of voting value and the available competitions for voting to the user of the information terminal 10 (S36). The voting information display control unit 214 displays the voting value information on the information terminal 10 by transmitting voting value information including the determined amount of voting value and the available competitions to the information terminal 10 (S37).

If an operation to end the process has not been performed (NO in S38), the information processing device 20 repeats the processes from S31 to S37. If an operation to end the process has been performed (YES in S38), the information processing device 20 ends the process. Note that the information processing device 20 may reverse the order in which it performs the operations of S34 and S35.

As shown in FIG. 10, the acquisition unit 211 acquires voting service usage information from the information terminal 10 (S41). The service value assignment unit 213 determines whether the user of the information terminal 10 has voted in the competition based on the usage content indicated in the voting service usage information acquired by the acquisition unit 211 (S42). If it is determined that the user has not voted in the competition (NO in S42), the service value assignment unit 213 does not assign the first service value to the user of the information terminal 10.

If it is determined that the user has voted in the competition (YES in S42), the service value granting unit 213 identifies the predetermined value that the user has voted for in the competition based on the voting service usage information (S43). The service value granting unit 213 then identifies the predetermined value (i.e., the amount of money or electronic currency voted) by excluding the voting value from the identified predetermined value (S44).

The service value granting unit 213 determines the amount of the first service value according to the amount of the predetermined value obtained by excluding the voting value from the predetermined value (S45). The service value granting unit 213 grants the determined amount of the first service value to the user of the information terminal 10 (S46). The service information display control unit 215 transmits first service value information including the determined amount of the first service value to the information terminal 10, thereby displaying the first service value information on the information terminal 10 (S47).

If an operation to end the processing has not been performed (NO in S48), the information processing device 20 repeats the processing from S41 to S47. If an operation to end the processing has been performed (YES in S48), the information processing device 20 ends the processing.

<First Variant> In the above explanation, an example has been given of the information processing device 20 granting a voting value to a user when the user uses a first service, and the information processing device 20 granting a first service value to the user when the user uses the voting service, but this is not limited to this. The information processing device 20 may grant a voting value to a user when the user uses a first service, and may grant a second service value that can be used in a second service to the user when the user uses the voting service. The second service is a service different from both the first service and the voting service, and includes an e-commerce service, financial service, or communication service that is different from the first service.

Figure 11 is a diagram showing an example of the functional block configuration of an information processing device 20 according to the first variant. The information processing device 20 shown in Figure 11 differs from the information processing device 20 shown in Figure 4 in that it has a second service value imparting unit 216, but is otherwise the same.

When a user uses the voting service to vote in a competition and thereby satisfies a predetermined third condition, the second service value granting unit 216 grants the user second service value that can be used in a second service that is different from both the first service and the voting service. The third condition is, for example, a condition such as voting in a competition using the voting value. The third condition may be the same as or different from the second condition.

The second service value assigning unit 216, for example, by referring to Figure 6(a), determines that user U3 purchased product ZZZ by using service AA, and assigns voting value to user U3 by determining that the identified usage meets the first condition.

Next, the second service value assigning unit 216 determines that user U3 has voted in the competition using voting points, which are voting value, by referring to FIG. 7(a), and determines that the identified usage content satisfies the third condition. Having determined that user U3's usage content satisfies the third condition, the second service value assigning unit 216 assigns user U3 second service value that can be used in service BB.

By operating in this manner, the second service value assigning unit 216 can increase the number of services for which a user can use the service value, thereby increasing the number of times the user can use multiple services. Furthermore, the operator of the second service may seek to partner with the voting service in order to increase the number of users using the second service, thereby increasing the number of times the voting service can be used.

The second service value assigning unit 216 may assign the second service value and the first service value that the user can use in the first service to the user when the user satisfies a predetermined third condition by using the voting service to vote in a competition. By operating in this manner, the second service value assigning unit 216 motivates the user to use multiple services other than the voting service, thereby increasing the number of times the user uses multiple services other than the voting service.

The second service value assigning unit 216 may determine the number of services to which the service value will be assigned, depending on the content of a predetermined third condition that the user fulfills by using the voting service. The services to which the service value will be assigned include e-commerce services, financial services, or communication services other than the voting service. For example, the greater the voting value that the user has cast in a competition by using the voting service, the greater the number of services for which the service value assigned to the user can be used.

By having the second service value assigning unit 216 operate in this manner, users are motivated to use the voting service. Furthermore, the number of services for which the service value can be used increases, making it easier to use the service value. As a result, it is possible to increase the amount of money that users vote using the voting service, and to improve the probability that they will use a service other than the voting service.

<Second Modification> In the above description, the user has selected one first
Although the operation of determining whether or not a first condition is satisfied by using a service and granting a voting value to the user if the first condition is satisfied has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. When a user uses multiple services including the first service, the voting value granting unit 212 may determine whether or not a fourth condition set for each of the multiple services is satisfied, and grant a voting value to the user if multiple fourth conditions are satisfied.

Figure 12 shows information related to the fourth condition in the second variant. Figure 12(a) shows the fourth conditions set for each of multiple services, and Figure 12(b) shows the voting value granted to a user when multiple fourth conditions are met. The fourth conditions and voting value shown in Figures 12(a) and 12(b) are stored in the memory unit 22.

In Figure 12(a), the service name, condition identification information (hereinafter referred to as "condition ID") for identifying the conditions associated with each of the multiple services, and the fourth condition are associated. In Figure 12(b), the achievement condition, the sport type, the sport name of the sport, and the number of voting value points to be awarded to the user are associated. The achievement condition is a condition that combines the multiple conditions shown in Figure 12(a). For example, if the achievement condition is "A and B," the condition is a condition that satisfies the condition associated with condition ID "A" and the condition associated with condition ID "B" shown in Figure 12(a).

The operation of the voting value assigning unit 212 in the second modified example will be described in detail below. Note that an example of the functional block configuration of the information processing device 20 in the second modified example is the same as that shown in Figure 4. The voting value assigning unit 212 assigns voting value to a user when usage information indicating the content of use of each of a plurality of services including at least the first service satisfies a predetermined fourth condition set for each service.

By referring to FIG. 6(a), for example, the voting value assigning unit 212 determines that user U1 has spent 1,000 yen by using service AA and purchased product ZZZ by using service BB. By referring to FIG. 12(a), the voting value assigning unit 212 determines that user U1 has satisfied the fourth condition associated with condition ID "A" and the fourth condition associated with condition ID "B". By referring to FIG. 12(b), the voting value assigning unit 212 assigns 1,000 voting points that can be used to vote for the competition corresponding to the competition name "Nagoya 1" to user U1, who has satisfied achievement conditions "A and B".

By operating in this manner, the voting value assigning unit 212 can encourage users to use multiple services, thereby increasing the number of times a user uses multiple services. Furthermore, for businesses that operate multiple services, the business efficiency of the multiple services can be improved by setting the multiple services operated by the business as achievement conditions.

When there are many services that satisfy a specified fourth condition, the voting value granting unit 212 may grant the user more competitions for which they can use their voting value than when there are few services that satisfy the specified fourth condition. For example, when the number of services that satisfy the fourth condition set for each of the multiple services used by the user is equal to or greater than a threshold, the voting value granting unit 212 grants the user voting value that increases the number of types of competitions or races that can be voted on. When the number of services that satisfy the fourth condition is equal to or greater than a threshold, the voting value granting unit 212 may grant the user voting value that extends the period for which voting is possible.

By operating in this manner, the voting value granting unit 212 can encourage users to use multiple services, thereby increasing the number of times users use multiple services. As a result, the voting value granting unit 212 can improve the business efficiency of multiple services.

The voting value granting unit 212 may grant voting value to the user if the total amount obtained by adding up the value consumed by the user through the use of each of the multiple services including at least the first service satisfies a predetermined fifth condition. The fifth condition is, for example, a condition such as "10,000 yen or more" and is stored in the memory unit 22. The voting value granting unit 212 calculates the total amount used by the user across the multiple services by, for example, referring to Figure 6(a). The voting value granting unit 212 grants voting value to the user if the calculated total amount satisfies the fifth condition.

By operating in this manner, the voting value assigning unit 212 can encourage users to use multiple services in a way that satisfies the fifth condition, thereby increasing the amount of money that users receive for using multiple services.

The voting value granting unit 212 may grant more voting value to a user when the total amount spent by the user using a first number of services out of multiple services is a predetermined amount than when the total amount spent by the user using a second number of services that is less than the first number is a predetermined amount. For example, suppose a user spends 5,000 yen by using multiple services. In this case, the voting value granting unit 212 grants the user 500 points as voting value if the user uses two services to spend 5,000 yen, and grants the user 1,000 points if the user uses three services to spend 5,000 yen.

By operating in this manner, the voting value assigning unit 212 can encourage users to use many services. As a result, businesses that operate multiple services can reduce the imbalance in the number of times users use each of the multiple services.

<Effects of the information processing device 20> As described above, the information processing device 20 has a voting value granting unit 212 that grants a user voting value that can be used as a predetermined value for the user to vote in a competition in the voting service when first service usage information indicating the content of the user's use of the first service satisfies a predetermined first condition.

By configuring the information processing device 20 in this way, users can vote in competitions using a predetermined value other than their own money or electronic currency, thereby reducing the occurrence of financial losses. Furthermore, the information processing device 20 can encourage users to use e-commerce services, financial services, communication services, etc., and to vote in competitions, thereby increasing the number of times users use multiple services.

The present invention has been described above using embodiments, but the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiments, and various modifications and alterations are possible within the spirit of the invention. For example, all or part of the device can be configured by functionally or physically distributing or integrating any unit. Furthermore, new embodiments resulting from any combination of multiple embodiments are also included in the embodiments of the present invention. The effects of new embodiments resulting from the combination also have the effects of the original embodiments.

In addition to the above embodiment, the following is further added. (Supplementary Note 1) An information processing device comprising: a voting value granting unit that grants a user voting value that can be used as a predetermined value for the user to vote in a competition in a voting service different from the first service, when usage information indicating the content of the user's use of a first service satisfies a predetermined first condition. This configuration of the information processing device can encourage the user to use the first service and vote in a competition. (Supplementary Note 2) The information processing device according to Supplementary Note 1, further comprising: a service value granting unit that grants the user a first service value that can be used in the first service, when the user satisfies a predetermined second condition in response to using at least one of a plurality of services related to the competition, including the voting service. This configuration of the information processing device makes it easier for the user to vote in a competition or use the first service. (Supplementary Note 3) The information processing device according to Supplementary Note 2, wherein the service value granting unit grants the user the first service value when the user satisfies the predetermined second condition by using the voting service to vote in a competition. By configuring the information processing device in this manner, the user is motivated to vote in a competition or use the first service. (Supplementary Note 4) The information processing device according to Supplementary Note 3, wherein the service value granting unit grants the user the first service value determined in accordance with the amount of value obtained by excluding the voting value from the value used by the user for voting. By configuring the information processing device in this manner, the first service value can be granted in accordance with the amount of money, electronic currency, etc. that the user has voted for, thereby motivating the user to actively use their own money or electronic currency. (Supplementary Note 5) The information processing device according to any one of Supplements 2 to 4, wherein the service value granting unit grants the first service value to the user when the amount of value the user has obtained based on their votes in the voting service satisfies the predetermined second condition. By configuring the information processing device in this manner, the user is motivated to increase the amount of their bet so that the winning amount will be larger, thereby allowing the user to increase the amount of money they use to vote in a competition in the voting service. (Supplementary Note 6) The information processing device according to any one of Supplements 2 to 5, further comprising a service information display control unit that causes an information terminal used by the user to display, in a distinguishable manner, on a screen for using the voting service, products that the user can purchase using the first service value and products that the user cannot purchase using the first service value. This configuration of the information processing device makes it possible to clearly inform the user of products that can be purchased using the first service value. (Supplementary Note 7) The information processing device according to any one of Supplements 1 to 6, further comprising a second service value granting unit that grants the user second service value that can be used in a second service different from both the first service and the voting service when the user satisfies a predetermined third condition by voting in a competition using the voting service. This configuration of the information processing device makes it possible to increase the number of services in which the user can use the service value. (Supplementary Note 8) The information processing device according to any one of Supplements 1 to 7, wherein the voting value granting unit selects a competition in which the voting value can be used from among a plurality of competitions that can be voted on in the voting service, based on the usage content indicated by the usage information. By configuring the information processing device in this manner, the user is motivated to increase the amount of money spent in the first service, or to purchase products that the operator of the first service wants the user to purchase. (Supplementary Note 9) The information processing device according to any one of Supplements 1 to 8, wherein the voting value granting unit determines the number of competitions in which the voting value can be used, based on the usage content indicated by the usage information. By configuring the information processing device in this manner, the more the user uses the first service, the more competitions in which the voting value can be used, and therefore the user can be encouraged to increase the amount of money spent in the first service or to purchase a wider variety of products. (Supplementary Note 10) The information processing device according to any one of Supplements 1 to 9, wherein the voting value granting unit determines a payout rate for votes using the voting value, based on the usage content indicated by the usage information. By configuring the information processing device in this manner, the more the user uses the first service, the higher the payout rate, and therefore the user is motivated to increase the amount of money spent in the first service. (Supplementary Note 11) The information processing device according to any one of Supplements 1 to 10, further comprising a voting information display control unit that causes an information terminal used by the user to display, in a distinguishable manner, contests in which the voting value can be used and contests in which the voting value cannot be used. By configuring the information processing device in this manner, the user can be informed of contests in which the voting value can be used in an easy-to-understand manner. (Supplementary Note 12) The information processing device according to any one of Supplements 1 to 11, further comprising a service information display control unit that causes an information terminal used by the user to display, based on the amount of the voting value held by the user, information regarding the terms of use of the first service for the user to be granted the voting value necessary to vote in a contest. By configuring the information processing device in this manner, the user can be informed of the amount of use of the first service necessary for the user to vote in a contest using the voting value. (Supplementary Note 13) The information processing device according to any one of Supplements 1 to 12, wherein the voting value granting unit grants the voting value to the user when usage information indicating the content of use of each of a plurality of services including at least the first service satisfies a predetermined fourth condition set for each service. By configuring the information processing device in this manner, it is possible to encourage the user to use multiple services, thereby increasing the number of times the user uses multiple services. (Supplementary Note 14) The information processing device described in Supplementary Note 13, wherein the voting value granting unit increases the number of competitions for which the user can use the voting value when a large number of services satisfy the predetermined fourth condition, compared to a case where a small number of services satisfy the predetermined fourth condition. By configuring the information processing device in this manner, the user can increase the number of competitions for which the user can use the voting value, as the number of services that satisfy the fourth condition increases, thereby increasing the number of times the user uses multiple services. (Supplementary Note 15) The information processing device described in any one of Supplements 1 to 12, wherein the voting value granting unit grants the voting value to the user when the total amount obtained by adding up the value consumed by the user through the use of each of the multiple services including at least the first service satisfies a predetermined fifth condition. By configuring the information processing device in this manner, it is possible to encourage the user to use multiple services so as to satisfy the fifth condition, thereby increasing the amount of money the user spends on multiple services. (Supplementary Note 16) The information processing device according to Supplementary Note 15, wherein the voting value granting unit grants the user more voting value when the total amount spent by the user using a first number of services among the plurality of services is a predetermined amount than when the total amount spent by the user using a second number of services that is less than the first number is the predetermined amount. This configuration of the information processing device makes it possible to encourage users to use many services, thereby reducing the imbalance in the number of times the user uses each of the plurality of services. (Supplementary Note 17) An information processing method, wherein a computer grants the user voting value that can be used as predetermined value for the user to vote in a competition in a voting service different from the first service when usage information indicating the content of the user's use of a first service satisfies a predetermined first condition. This configuration of the information processing method makes it possible to encourage users to use the first service and vote in a competition. (Supplementary Note 18) A program for causing a computer to execute the step of granting to a user voting value that can be used as a predetermined value for the user to vote in a competition in a voting service different from the first service, when usage information indicating the content of the user's use of the first service satisfies a predetermined first condition. By configuring the program in this way, it is possible to encourage users to use the first service and vote in a competition.

10 Information terminal 11 Processor 12 Memory unit 13 Communication IF 14 Input device 15 Output device 20 Information processing device 21 Processor 22 Memory unit 23 Communication IF 24 Input device 25 Output device 211 Acquisition unit 212 Voting value assignment unit 213 Service value assignment unit 214 Voting information display control unit 215 Service information display control unit 216 Second service value assignment unit

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a processor, the processor comprising:
granting the user a value that can be used to vote in a predetermined competition in accordance with a purchase history including information on at least one of a purchase amount and a purchased product of the user in the first service ;
The value is set to a competition in which the value can be used to vote;
setting the types of games that can be voted on according to the purchase history;
Information processing device. If the purchase history includes a first product among the purchased products, the value can be used to vote for a first competition;
If the purchased product includes a second product, the value of that product can be used to vote for a second competition.
The information processing device according to claim 1 . If the purchase amount in the purchase history does not exceed a threshold, the value can be used to vote for a first competition;
If the purchase amount exceeds the threshold, the value can be used to vote for the first competition and the second competition.
The information processing device according to claim 1 . a processor granting the user a value that can be used for voting in a predetermined competition in accordance with a purchase history including information on at least one of a purchase amount or a purchased product of the user in the first service;
The value is set to a competition in which the value can be used to vote;
a processor sets the types of the contests that can be voted on according to the purchase history;
Information processing methods. causing the processor to grant the user a value that can be used for voting in a predetermined competition in accordance with a purchase history including information on at least one of purchase amounts or purchased products of the user in the first service;
The value is set to a competition in which the value can be used to vote;
causing a processor to set the types of games for which betting is available in accordance with the purchase history;
program. The server and the terminal device include a processor of the terminal device,
granting the user a value that can be used to vote on a predetermined competition in accordance with a purchase history including information on at least one of a purchase amount or a purchased product of the user in the first service;
The value is set to a competition in which the value can be used to vote;
setting the types of games for which betting is available according to the purchase history;
system.