JP7836732B2 - Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program - Google Patents

Description

This invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program.

Traditionally, technologies have been disclosed that facilitate communication between sports teams and employees of sponsoring companies, etc.

Patent No. 6683356

However, the conventional technologies described above do not address communication between sports teams and sponsors and the users who support those teams. Furthermore, the target sports teams are limited to major teams that already have sponsors. Therefore, there is a need for systems and services that allow interested users to support and promote sports teams, whether professional or amateur, in less popular or lesser-known sports, or even unknown or small teams.

This application was made in view of the above, and aims to provide a system that allows users to support any sports team, whether professional or amateur.

The information processing device according to the present application is characterized by comprising: a management unit that provides a service for creating and editing an organization information page relating to an organization that performs a predetermined activity, which can be edited and viewed by individual users who support the organization, and which manages the organization information page, which is user-generated content produced and disseminated by users who are consumers rather than companies, and which also serves as a community where fans of the organization gather; a presentation unit that presents the organization information page to viewers and presents on the organization information page product information , electronic money, gift certificates, or predetermined rights that can be sent as gifts for the purpose of supporting or assisting the organization, in a format in which the user can select these options; a payment processing unit that, when any product information is selected from the presented product information, transitions to a page where the product corresponding to the selected product information can be purchased and processes the payment for the product with the organization as the fixed recipient; and a provision unit that provides digital content to the giver of a gift for the purpose of supporting or assisting the organization, showing that the gift has resulted in the strengthening or improvement of the organization .

According to one embodiment, a system can be provided that allows users to support any sports team, whether professional or amateur.

Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of the information processing method according to the embodiment. Figure 2 shows an example of how team information can be categorized by everyone. Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating the purpose and effects of creating team information together. Figure 4 shows an example from the Sports Navi UGC catalog. Figure 5 shows an example of "Sashiire," an integrated marketing platform for team support. Figure 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the overall flow of the process leading up to the implementation of the gift-giving service. Figure 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of the user's side of the process leading up to the implementation of the gift-giving service. Figure 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the owner's perspective on the process leading up to the implementation of the gift-giving service. Figure 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of the process from Sports Navi's perspective leading up to the implementation of the gift-giving service. Figure 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an overview of gifting usage patterns. Figure 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the overview of sponsor-linked gifting pattern 1. Figure 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the overview of sponsor-linked gifting pattern 2. Figure 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the purpose and significance of NFT sales of digital content. Figure 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the overview of NFT sales of digital content. Figure 15 shows an example of NFT sales of digital content. Figure 16 shows an example of the configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment. Figure 17 shows an example of the configuration of a terminal device according to an embodiment. Figure 18 shows an example of the configuration of a server device according to the embodiment. Figure 19 shows an example of a user information database. Figure 20 shows an example of a historical information database. Figure 21 shows an example of a gift information database. Figure 22 shows an example of an NFT information database. Figure 23 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure according to the embodiment. Figure 24 shows an example of a hardware configuration.

The following describes in detail, with reference to the drawings, the embodiments for implementing the information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program according to this application (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments"). Note that these embodiments do not limit the information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program according to this application. Furthermore, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals in the following embodiments, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[1. Overview of Information Processing Methods]
First, with reference to Figure 1, an overview of the information processing method performed by the information processing device according to the embodiment will be described. Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of the information processing method according to the embodiment. In Figure 1, a system that allows users to support any sports team, whether professional or amateur, will be used as an example for explanation.

As shown in Figure 1, the information processing system 1 includes a terminal device 10 and a server device 100. The terminal device 10 and the server device 100 are connected to each other via a network N (see Figure 16) by wired or wireless means, enabling communication between them. In this embodiment, the terminal device 10 cooperates with the server device 100.

The terminal device 10 is a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet used by the user U, and is a portable terminal device capable of communicating with any server device via a wireless communication network such as 4G (Generation) or LTE (Long Term Evolution). The terminal device 10 also has a screen such as an LCD display with touch panel functionality, and accepts various operations on displayed data such as content from the user U using their finger or stylus, such as tapping, sliding, and scrolling. Operations performed on the area of the screen where content is displayed may also be considered operations on the content. Furthermore, the terminal device 10 may be an information processing device such as a desktop PC (Personal Computer) or notebook PC, not just a smart device.

The server device 100 is an information processing device that interacts with each user U's terminal device 10 and provides various API (Application Programming Interface) services for various applications (hereinafter referred to as "apps") and various data to each user U's terminal device 10. It is implemented using a computer or cloud system.

Furthermore, the server device 100 may be an information processing device that provides some kind of web service online to each user U's terminal device 10. For example, the server device 100 may provide services such as internet access, search services, SNS (Social Networking Service), e-commerce (EC), electronic payment, online games, online banking, online trading, accommodation/ticket reservations, video/music distribution, news, maps, route search, route guidance, route information, service information, and weather forecasts as web services. In practice, the server device 100 may cooperate with various servers that provide the above-mentioned web services and act as an intermediary for web services, or it may be responsible for processing web services.

Furthermore, the server device 100 can acquire user information about user U. For example, the server device 100 acquires information about user U's attributes, such as gender, age, and residential area. The server device 100 then stores and manages this information about user U's attributes along with identification information (such as user ID) that identifies user U.

Furthermore, the server device 100 acquires various historical information (log data) indicating user U's actions from user U's terminal device 10, or from various servers based on the user ID, etc. For example, the server device 100 acquires location history, which is the history of user U's location and date and time, from the terminal device 10. The server device 100 also acquires search history, which is the history of search queries entered by user U, from the search server (search engine). The server device 100 also acquires browsing history, which is the history of content viewed by user U, from the content server. The server device 100 also acquires purchase history (payment history), which is the history of user U's product purchases and payment processing, from the e-commerce server and payment processing server. The server device 100 may also acquire listing history and sales history, which are the history of user U's listings on the marketplace, from the e-commerce server and payment processing server. The server device 100 also acquires posting history, which is the history of user U's posts, from posting servers that provide word-of-mouth posting services and SNS servers. Furthermore, the various servers mentioned above may also be the server device 100 itself. In other words, the server device 100 may function as the various servers mentioned above.

[1-1. Sports Navi UGC Catalog]
The server device 100 provides the "Sports Navi UGC Catalog" and related services, which are part of the services offered by Sports Navi (Sponavi), a comprehensive sports website, with the aim of building and providing "team information created by everyone" for individual sports teams (regardless of sport, discipline, or whether they are professional or amateur).

The Sports Navi UGC Catalog is user-generated content (UGC) created and shared by consumers, not by companies. Currently, Sports Navi's coverage focuses on "Olympic amateur sports," "popular professional sports," and "popular student sports," but in the future, the goal is to leverage user contributions to include information on all sports teams across Japan, both professional and amateur.

For example, as shown in Figure 1, user U uses terminal device 10 to view various information about sports teams posted on Sports Navi, provided by server device 100 via network N (see Figure 16), and learns about the achievements and details of the sports team they support (Step S1).

For example, the server device 100 provides user U's terminal device 10 with live match updates, results, live streams, videos, etc., for the sports team they support. As shown in Figure 2, match updates, results, match schedules, videos, live streams, and player information are classified as flow information. Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the classification of team information created by everyone. As shown in Figure 3, the server device 100 makes maximum use of existing flow information to help user U learn about the achievements and details of the sports team they support. Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating the purpose and effect of team information created by everyone.

Next, user U uses terminal device 10 to gather at SportsNavi, an online "space" provided by server device 100 via network N (see Figure 16), where an unspecified number of users (like-minded individuals) who share an interest in the same sports team participate (Step S2).

For example, the server device 100 provides user U's terminal device 10 with services on SportsNavi, including posting support comments about their favorite sports team and creating and editing team information (Wiki). Furthermore, the server device 100 provides user U's terminal device 10 with various information such as match reports and history of their favorite sports team, as well as services like chat. As shown in Figure 2, support comments, team information (Wiki), match reports, history, and chat are classified as UGC (User-Generated Content) information. As shown in Figure 3, the server device 100 provides various services related to UGC information, thereby increasing the number of ways for fans (supporters, enthusiasts) to gather.

Next, the server device 100 transmits various information about the supported sports team via the network N (see Figure 16) on the sports navigation system (step S3).

For example, the server device 100 transmits updates from the supported sports team, videos related to the sports team, and announcements calling for members or supporters of the sports team. As shown in Figure 2, updates, videos, and recruitment calls are classified as team-generated content. As shown in Figure 3, the server device 100 expands the user-generated content (UGC) through team-generated content.

Next, the user U uses the terminal device 10 to send goods, money, etc., to their favorite sports team via the network N (see Figure 16) through the sports navigation service provided by the server device 100 (Step S3).

For example, the server device 100, via the network N (see Figure 16) in SportsNavi, sends gifts (described later), donations, etc., to the supported sports team in response to instructions from the user U's terminal device 10. The server device 100 also sends opportunities to attend in-person games or participate in alumni meetings to those associated with or former members of the supported sports team, or to the user U's terminal device 10 who is the donor, via the network N (see Figure 16). As shown in Figure 2, gifts, donations, in-person games, and participation in alumni meetings are classified as support actions. As shown in Figure 3, the server device 100 uses the information obtained up to this point (steps S1 to S3) to promote support.

In this way, by using the Sports Navi UGC catalog, Sports Navi gathers not only information but also support and fans, ultimately fulfilling its role as a community.

Referring to Figure 4, the details of the SportsNavi UGC catalog will be explained. Figure 4 shows an example of the SportsNavi UGC catalog. In this embodiment, as an example of a sports team, high school baseball clubs (high school baseball teams) from all over Japan, in particular teams participating in the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, will be used as an example. However, teams participating in the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament are only one example. In reality, the catalog is not limited to these examples. Figure 4 shows examples of results during the Invitational Tournament, cheering messages, and team information (Wiki).

As shown in Figure 4, the server device 100, using the Sports Navi UGC catalog on Sports Navi, aims to maintain high-quality comments for the 3,600 teams nationwide participating in the Summer National High School Baseball Tournament, and strengthens the monitoring system.

At this time, the server device 100 will suppress spam by requiring SMS authentication/user ID login for support messages. For summer high school baseball, strengthening direct access from the live results page will increase awareness, and it is expected that many posts will be gathered from users close to the teams, such as alumni, graduates, family, and relatives, thus maintaining high-quality content. The number of spam comments deleted is thought to correlate with the progress of the game and the level of attention in the latter half of the tournament. Furthermore, the server device 100 may also use push notifications via messages to encourage users who follow a team on Sports Navi to use the Sports Navi UGC catalog or support the team.

Furthermore, regarding team information (Wiki), the server device 100 will strengthen the direct links from the live results page to each team for the summer high school baseball tournament, promoting UGC participation. However, care must be taken not to overemphasize the main links from the live results page to support messages, as this could hinder editing of the team information (Wiki). Based on verification of preset patterns, improvements will be made to enhance the appeal of the team information (Wiki) editing image and encourage writing. In addition, while strengthening the direct links from the live results page to each team, measures will be implemented to increase the update frequency and user number of the Sports Navi UGC catalog through search DD integration, campaigns, and crowdsourcing.

[1-2. Insert function for sports navigation]
As shown in Figure 5, as part of the services provided as the Sports Navi UGC catalog, a support function for Sports Navi will be implemented. Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the team support integrated marketing "Sashiire".

For example, as shown in Figure 5, the sports club (team) of user U's alma mater provides digital content such as match videos to SportsNavi (Step S11).

Next, user U uses terminal device 10 to view digital content such as videos of matches of their alma mater's club (team) and experience watching them (step S12). User U may be a user who has received notifications from Sports Navi regarding their alma mater's club, or a user who has been following their alma mater's club for some time.

Next, user U, who has experienced watching the game, uses terminal device 10 to give instructions for providing a donation (sashiire) to their alma mater's club (team) (step S13). The sashiire can be anything that qualifies as assistance (support, sponsorship), and can be goods or money. For example, the sashiire could be electronic money or gift certificates that can be used when purchasing items for the team, or beverages (soft drinks, etc.) or equipment (sports equipment, etc.) that can be consumed during practice or games.

For example, in SportsNavi, the server device 100 displays product information related to items that can be given as gifts to teams associated with the team information (Wiki) on the SportsNavi UGC catalog page, which is accessible to user U as an add-on (register, set), edit, and manage. When user U selects product information for a specific item, the server device 100 displays a purchase page where the user can buy that specific item, with the team as the recipient (delivery destination).

In this case, the server device 100 may display the team's "wish list" on the Sports Navi team information (Wiki) page. In this case, the server device 100 will deliver the items selected by the user U (user) who supports the team from the "wish list" to the team via a shopping site (online mall, online shop) linked to Sports Navi.

Furthermore, the shopping site may be a website provided by a server device separate from server device 100, or it may be one of the websites provided by server device 100 separately from Sports Navi. Also, in this embodiment, Sports Navi and the shopping site are described as websites, but in reality, they may be applications or similar.

Furthermore, the server device 100 may display items registered by the team as desired, or it may estimate and display items that the team desires. The server device 100 may also list products based on the relationship between the team and the user U (user attributes, user segment, or user persona) who will be giving the gift. The server device 100 may also update the product information and wish list displayed on the page as needed.

The server device 100 sends a purchase request to the shopping site when a user U selects a product and presses the purchase button. The shopping site then processes the payment for the product selected by the user U.

The recipient of the gift is not limited to the team itself; it can also be a delivery address designated by the team in advance. In this case, SportsNavi or the shopping site may contact the recipient, allowing them to choose when and where the gift should be delivered. Alternatively, the recipient may automatically be designated as the organization to which the team belongs (e.g., a school). Furthermore, the recipient may be able to choose how many items they can receive. In other words, the sports team can select and specify their preferred delivery date, delivery address, and the maximum number of items they can receive.

The shopping site may include a printed comment indicating the sender of the gift when shipping the product. In this case, the server device 100 transmits information regarding the content of the printed comment to the shopping site along with the product purchase request. The content of the printed comment could be a comment such as, "Good luck! I'm an alumnus from XX year," or it could be the sender's name (username) or identification information. Furthermore, if gifts are sent from an unspecified number of users, instead of providing a printed comment for each individual gift, a report containing all the comments may be provided.

The server device 100 or shopping site may, upon shipping or delivery of the product to the recipient team, configure it to notify the user U (the purchaser) of the product's terminal device 10, such as "We've sent it to your team."

Furthermore, the object of the "gift" (sashiire) does not have to be a physical item (goods); it can also be a right. For example, it could be the right to use a certain service, the right to receive a benefit, or the right to receive preferential treatment.

Then, a positive cycle is created when the school club (team) that received the donation from user U further provides digital content such as match videos to SportsNavi (returning to step S11). It is even preferable if the digital content shows that the donation led to team strengthening (improvement of players' skills, improvement of equipment and training environment, reflection in match results, etc.) (or contributed to team strengthening).

[1-3. Steps leading up to the implementation of the gift-giving]
Please refer to Figures 6 to 9 to explain the general flow of the process leading up to the implementation of the gift. Figure 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the overall flow of the process leading up to the implementation of the gift. Figure 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the user's side of the process leading up to the implementation of the gift. Figure 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the owner's side of the process leading up to the implementation of the gift. Figure 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the Sports Navi side of the process leading up to the implementation of the gift.

(1) User side For example, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, user U uses terminal device 10 to view a team information (Wiki) page, which is one of the homepages about sports teams posted on Sports Navi provided by server device 100 via network N (see Figure 16) (step S21).

Next, if user U wishes to send a gift (sashiire) to a team listed in the team information (Wiki) for support and assistance, they use terminal device 10 to select a gift item displayed on the Sports Navi team information (Wiki) page via network N (see Figure 16) (step S22).

Next, user U, using terminal device 10, confirms the items to be included by pressing the confirmation button displayed on the screen after selecting the items, which may include a message such as "Include as a gift" (step S23), via the network N (see Figure 16).

Next, when the gift item is determined, the server device 100, in cooperation with Sports Navi, transitions to a shopping site (online mall, online shop) that sells the determined gift item, and moves the user U's terminal device 10 screen to a screen confirming the order details of the gift item (step S24). Here, the shopping site is one of the websites provided by the server device 100 separately from Sports Navi.

Next, when user U presses the purchase button displayed as "Confirm Order" on the order confirmation screen of the shopping site, the server device 100 transitions to the payment and address input screen (step S25). At this time, to prevent impersonation, the shipping address of the team is fixed. For example, the shipping address is fixed to the address of the organization to which the team belongs (for example, the high school if it's a high school baseball team).

Next, the server device 100 transitions to the purchase completion screen (step S26) once payment and address input (and confirmation) are complete. At this time, the server device 100 may also display a message (such as a thank you message) from the pre-configured recipient (the team receiving the gift).

Next, the server device 100 sends a receipt notification to the user U's terminal device 10 via the network N (see Figure 16), and also sends a dispatch notification to the recipient team (step S27). At this time, the server device 100 may also notify the recipient team that the order has arrived.

In practice, the complimentary items may be purchased jointly or split among multiple users by pooling money (or electronic money, points, etc.). When purchasing jointly or splitting the cost, the server device 100 processes the payment for each user according to their respective share of the purchase price.

(2) Owner side For example, as shown in Figures 6 and 8, the server device 100 verifies the team owner from the team information (Wiki) page, which is one of the homepages about sports teams listed on Sports Navi (step S31). At this time, the team information (Wiki) page mimics the format of a word-of-mouth review site (self-identification type). The server device 100 verifies the team owner using the user ID. Note that this does not have to be the team owner; it may also be the team's person in charge, contact person, coach, advisor, leader, etc.

Next, the team owner uses their terminal device 10 to add gift items to the team information (Wiki) page via the network N (see Figure 16) using their owner privileges (step S32). In other words, the team owner can increase the selection of gift items using their owner privileges.

Next, the team owner, using their terminal device 10, selects (sets) the items they particularly want users to contribute (desired contribution items) and their quantities from the contribution items displayed on the team information (Wiki) page via the network N (see Figure 16) with owner privileges (step S33). In this embodiment, the team owner selects the items and quantities by choosing from the "Contribution Master" prepared by the shopping site.

In this case, the server device 100 may display (clearly indicate) the selected items and quantities to be included on the team information (Wiki) page. Alternatively, the server device 100 may display the selected items and quantities to be included as a wish list.

(3) SportsNavi side For example, as shown in Figures 6 and 9, the server device 100 prepares pages for numerous teams nationwide in the SportsNavi UGC catalog of SportsNavi by allowing an unspecified number of users U to add and edit team information (Wiki) pages (step S41).

Next, the server device 100 prepares the "Sashiire Master" selected by the team owner via the network N (see Figure 16) (step S42).

Ideally, each gift item should be assigned to one store. The server device 100 allows the team owner to manually manage the "Gift Master" using a management tool. Initially, approximately 20 gift items can be registered in the "Gift Master." However, the number of gift items may increase or decrease depending on the actual gift situation, team communication, and support activities.

[1-4. Gifting]
Referring to Figure 10, we will explain an example of a gifting usage pattern, where a user gifts while watching a video of a team's match or similar event. Figure 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of gifting usage patterns.

As shown in Figure 10, user U uses terminal device 10 to view videos of their favorite sports team's matches and other events on the Sports Navi provided by server device 100 via network N (see Figure 16). Simultaneously/in parallel with posting comments, they select and send gift items to the team as a form of support (support, sponsorship).

In practice, the server device 100 may display a gifting button next to a user's comment posted on SportsNavi, and when the user presses that button, it may proceed to the "gift" process (transition to the "gift" screen). Furthermore, the gift can consist of multiple items, and can be purchased jointly or split with other users.

The server device 100 may control the delivery quantity based on the amount. For example, the server device 100 may set a maximum amount that can be donated per team, or a maximum amount that can be donated per user. Furthermore, the server device 100 may decide whether to deliver all of the donated items as is, or to calculate a percentage and deliver based on a set limit, taking into account the gift tax processing and relevant laws and regulations of the recipient team. In this case, the settlement processing/actual purchase processing of the donated items may be performed after the delivery quantity has been determined.

For example, in the case of the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, the final number of gifts (total) could be determined at the end of the tournament before processing the delivery. Alternatively, the actual delivery process of the gifts could be covered and reported on.

[1-5. Sponsor-linked gifting]
Referring to Figures 11 and 12, we will explain a case where a company, such as the manufacturer or distributor of the gift items, becomes a sponsor of a sports team and entrusts the delivery of the gift items selected by the user to the sponsor. Figure 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of sponsor-collaborative gifting pattern 1. Figure 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of sponsor-collaborative gifting pattern 2.

(Pattern 1)
For example, as shown in Figure 11, the server device 100 sets the products of the sports team's sponsor as gift items (product procurement) (step S51). At this time, the server device 100 may receive the setting of gift items from the sports team's sponsor, or it may obtain product information of the gift items.

Next, the server device 100 sells digital content (digital content) with the product logo of the gift item to the user U's terminal device 10 on Sports Navi (step S52).

Next, the server device 100 entrusts the sponsor, the provider of the product, with the delivery of the product corresponding to the sold digital content (digital content), and requests the product to be shipped and delivered (step S53).

Next, the sponsor delivers the goods to the sports team (step S54). At this time, the sponsor may include a printed statement indicating who the gift is from.

Next, the sports team receives the delivered goods and confirms that the goods are the gifts provided by user U via SportsNavi (step S55). At this time, the server device 100 may notify the sports team that user U has provided the gifts.

(Pattern 2)
As another pattern, we will explain a case where user U purchases "Sashipo" points for gifts, and then uses "Sashipo" to purchase gifts.

For example, as shown in Figure 12, the server device 100 sets up (procures) the sponsor's products as "gift items" for a sports team (step S61). At this time, the server device 100 may decide to limit the setting (procurement) of sponsor products to a predetermined percentage of the sales revenue of the sponsorship platform (X% of sponsorship platform sales).

Next, the server device 100 sells digital content (digital content) with the product logo of the gift item to the user U's terminal device 10 via "Sashipo" on Sports Navi (step S62).

At this time, user U uses terminal device 10 to purchase "Sashipo" points, which can be used to purchase Sashipo items on Sports Navi, provided by server device 100 via network N (see Figure 16). Note that user U may have already purchased and possessed Sashipo points in advance.

Next, the server device 100 entrusts the sponsor, the provider of the product, with the delivery of the product corresponding to the sold digital content (digital content), and requests the product to be shipped and delivered (step S63).

Next, the sponsor delivers the products to the sports team (Step S64).

Next, the sports team receives the delivered goods and confirms that the goods are the gifts provided by user U via SportsNavi (step S65). At this time, the server device 100 may notify the sports team that user U has provided the gifts.

In this embodiment, the server device 100 provides the user U with video footage along with product information pre-configured by the sponsor. When user U selects product information, the server device 100 provides content for sending the product to the associated recipient (team) along with the video footage. Furthermore, when user U selects a sponsor's product as a gift, the sponsor sends the product to the recipient (team).

The price of the goods the recipient (team) can receive is not predetermined. In other words, they can be high-priced items. Since the goods are selected from the sponsor's offerings, the recipient (team) cannot choose the items. The server device 100 can display to the recipient (team) on SportsNavi who provided what (which product). Shipping costs may be partially or fully covered by the sponsor.

The number of gifts that can be sent (sent without restriction) may be unlimited, or the recipient (team) may set a limit on the number of gifts that can be purchased and sent. Furthermore, when providing information on gifts to the user U, the server device 100 may estimate what the team wants and provide information on the estimated items.

The server device 100 may accept sponsors for live streaming and video recordings of sports team practice matches and provide sponsored goods as gifts. For example, the server device 100 may publish live streaming and video recordings of sports team practice matches, solicit sponsors for the sports team or the live streaming/video recordings, and provide the collected sponsors' goods as gifts.

[1-6. Disclosure of NFT Owner]
Referring to Figures 13 to 15, we will explain the case of selling digital content such as videos related to sports teams as NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). Figure 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the purpose and significance of selling digital content as NFTs. Figure 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of selling digital content as NFTs. Figure 15 is a diagram showing an example of selling digital content as NFTs.

For example, as shown in Figure 13, the server device 100 sells digital content such as videos related to sports teams as NFTs to users U (users) or sponsors on SportsNavi.

In this embodiment, the server device 100 sells videos of goal scenes, matches, and players (goal videos, highlight videos, player videos, etc.) as NFTs on SportsNavi, as a way to utilize assets that will become increasingly rare in the future, to create new value as a collection, or to give back value to leagues, clubs, and players. In this embodiment, videos are used as an example of digital content. However, in reality, it is not limited to videos.

For example, as shown in Figure 14, a video rights holder (NFT holder) who is selling an NFT uses the terminal device 10 to retrieve any video (NFT) they wish to sell from the item holding page, which is the storage location for the video (NFT), in order to earn commission income. They then display it on the blockchain wallet screen and select either the "Sell on auction site/app" or "Sell on NFT marketplace" button displayed on the video (NFT) screen (step S71).

Next, when either the "Sell on auction site/app" or "Sell on NFT marketplace" button is pressed, the terminal device 10 of the video rights holder (NFT holder) lists the video (or its NFT) on the auction site/app (online auction/flea market app, etc.) or NFT marketplace corresponding to the pressed button via the network N (see Figure 16) (step S72).

An NFT buyer, who becomes an NFT buyer, uses terminal device 10 to purchase videos (NFTs) sold on auction sites/apps (online auction/flea market apps, etc.) or NFT marketplaces, and posts them to the SportsNavi video page provided by server device 100 (step S73).

For example, when the server device 100 displays a video posted to the Sports Navi video page, it may display information indicating the current video rights holder (NFT holder), such as the NFT purchaser (username, sponsor name, etc.), or comments/advertisements from the NFT purchaser, along with the video. In this case, the server device 100 may display the information indicating the NFT purchaser or the comments/advertisements from the NFT purchaser at the beginning, middle, or end of the video, or in a part of the video screen (bottom center, bottom right, etc.). In other words, the timing and position of displaying the information indicating the NFT purchaser or the comments/advertisements from the NFT purchaser are arbitrary.

Furthermore, the item ownership page mentioned above may be a video page on Sports Navi. Also, the blockchain wallet mentioned above may be one of the services provided by server device 100. Additionally, the Sports Navi video page may be a team information (Wiki) page in the Sports Navi UGC catalog. Moreover, it is not limited to videos; still images or audio may also be used.

In this embodiment, the server device 100 identifies the owner of the digital content from the NFT (Non-Fungible Token) associated with the digital content. The server device 100 then displays information indicating the identified owner along with the digital content information.

The server device 100 writes information indicating the new owner to the NFT if the purchase is completed. The digital content may be live video. In this case, the right to future broadcasting is being bought and sold. The server device 100 displays information about the NFT owner of the digital content along with a thumbnail. However, if the NFT owner of the digital content is on a blacklist (a blacklist corresponding to the video), the information is not displayed.

Furthermore, the server device 100 may enable the sale and purchase of videos (NFTs) on the Sports Navi video page. In this case, the server device 100 may display buttons such as "I want to buy" or "I want to sell" alongside the videos.

Furthermore, the server device 100 may connect sports team owners and fan sponsors on SportsNavi, allowing fan sponsors to negotiate with sports team owners regarding permission to create NFTs of videos related to their respective sports teams. In this case, the server device 100 may also contact relevant parties of the team who hold the rights to create NFTs of the videos to inquire about their permission. The sales price of the videos (and their NFTs) may be a set price or an estimated price.

[2. Examples of Information Processing System Configurations]
Next, the configuration of the information processing system 1, which includes the server device 100 according to the embodiment, will be described using Figure 16. Figure 16 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in Figure 16, the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment includes a terminal device 10 and a server device 100. These various devices are connected to each other via a network N, either by wire or wireless communication. The network N is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet.

Furthermore, the number of devices included in the information processing system 1 shown in Figure 16 is not limited to those illustrated. For example, in Figure 16, only one terminal device 10 is shown for simplification, but this is merely an example and not limiting; there may be two or more.

Terminal device 10 is an information processing device used by user U. For example, terminal device 10 may be a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet, a mobile phone such as a feature phone, a PC (Personal Computer), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a game console or AV equipment with communication functions, a car navigation system, a wearable device such as a smartwatch or head-mounted display, or smart glasses. Alternatively, terminal device 10 may be a house/building, car, home appliance, or electronic device compatible with the Internet of Things (IoT).

Furthermore, the terminal device 10 can connect to the network N via wireless communication networks such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th Generation), and 5G (5th Generation), or via short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN (Local Area Network), and communicate with the server device 100.

The server device 100 is, for example, a computer such as a PC or blade server, or a mainframe or workstation. The server device 100 may also be implemented through cloud computing.

[3. Example of terminal device configuration]
Next, the configuration of the terminal device 10 will be explained using Figure 17. Figure 17 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the terminal device 10. As shown in Figure 17, the terminal device 10 comprises a communication unit 11, a display unit 12, an input unit 13, a positioning unit 14, a sensor unit 20, a control unit 30 (controller), and a storage unit 40.

(Communications Section 11)
The communication unit 11 is connected to the network N (see Figure 16) by wire or wireless connection and transmits and receives information with the server device 100 via the network N. For example, the communication unit 11 can be implemented using a NIC (Network Interface Card) or an antenna.

(Display section 12)
The display unit 12 is a display device that displays various information such as location information. For example, the display unit 12 is a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an organic electro-luminescent display (OLED). The display unit 12 is a touch panel display, but is not limited to this.

(Input section 13)
The input unit 13 is an input device that receives various operations from the user U. For example, the input unit 13 has buttons for inputting characters, numbers, etc. The input unit 13 may also be an input/output port (I/O port) or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. If the display unit 12 is a touch panel display, a part of the display unit 12 functions as the input unit 13. The input unit 13 may also be a microphone that receives voice input from the user U. The microphone may be wireless.

(Positioning unit 14)
The positioning unit 14 receives signals (radio waves) transmitted from GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites and, based on the received signals, acquires position information (for example, latitude and longitude) indicating the current position of the terminal device 10, which is itself. In other words, the positioning unit 14 determines the position of the terminal device 10. Note that GPS is just one example of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System).

Furthermore, the positioning unit 14 can determine its position using various methods other than GPS. For example, as an auxiliary positioning means for position correction, the positioning unit 14 may determine its position by utilizing the various communication functions of the terminal device 10, as described below.

(Wi-Fi positioning)
For example, the positioning unit 14 determines the location of the terminal device 10 by utilizing the Wi-Fi® communication function of the terminal device 10 and the communication network provided by each telecommunications company. Specifically, the positioning unit 14 determines the location of the terminal device 10 by performing Wi-Fi communication, etc., and determining the distance to nearby base stations and access points.

(Beacon positioning)
Alternatively, the positioning unit 14 may determine the location using the Bluetooth® function of the terminal device 10. For example, the positioning unit 14 determines the location of the terminal device 10 by connecting to a beacon transmitter connected via the Bluetooth® function.

(Geomagnetic positioning)
Furthermore, the positioning unit 14 determines the position of the terminal device 10 based on the geomagnetic pattern of the structure, which has been measured in advance, and the geomagnetic sensor provided by the terminal device 10.

(RFID positioning)
Furthermore, if the terminal device 10 is equipped with an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag function equivalent to that of a contactless IC card used at train station ticket gates or stores, or if it is equipped with a function to read RFID tags, the location where it was used will be recorded along with the information on the payment or other transactions made by the terminal device 10. The positioning unit 14 may determine the location of the terminal device 10 by acquiring such information. Alternatively, the location may be determined by an optical sensor or infrared sensor provided by the terminal device 10.

The positioning unit 14 may, if necessary, determine the position of the terminal device 10 using one or a combination of the positioning means described above.

(Sensor unit 20)
The sensor unit 20 includes various sensors mounted on or connected to the terminal device 10. The connection can be wired or wireless. For example, the sensors may be detection devices other than the terminal device 10, such as wearable devices or wireless devices. In the example shown in Figure 17, the sensor unit 20 includes an acceleration sensor 21, a gyro sensor 22, a barometric pressure sensor 23, a temperature sensor 24, a sound sensor 25, a light sensor 26, a magnetic sensor 27, and an image sensor (camera) 28.

The sensors 21-28 described above are merely examples and not limiting. That is, the sensor unit 20 may be configured to include some of the sensors 21-28, or it may include other sensors such as humidity sensors in addition to or instead of the sensors 21-28.

The acceleration sensor 21 is, for example, a three-axis acceleration sensor, and detects the physical movement of the terminal device 10, such as its direction of movement, velocity, and acceleration. The gyro sensor 22 detects the physical movement of the terminal device 10, such as its tilt in the three axes, based on its angular velocity. The barometric pressure sensor 23 detects the atmospheric pressure around the terminal device 10, for example.

Since the terminal device 10 is equipped with the aforementioned acceleration sensor 21, gyroscope sensor 22, barometric pressure sensor 23, etc., it becomes possible to determine the position of the terminal device 10 using technologies such as pedestrian dead-reckoning (PDR) utilizing these sensors 21 to 23. This makes it possible to acquire indoor location information, which is difficult to obtain with positioning systems such as GPS.

For example, a pedometer using the accelerometer 21 can calculate the number of steps, walking speed, and distance walked. Furthermore, the gyro sensor 22 can be used to determine the user U's direction of movement, gaze direction, and body tilt. Additionally, the atmospheric pressure detected by the barometric pressure sensor 23 can be used to determine the altitude and floor number of the user U's terminal device 10.

The temperature sensor 24 detects, for example, the ambient temperature around the terminal device 10. The sound sensor 25 detects, for example, the ambient sound around the terminal device 10. The light sensor 26 detects the ambient illuminance around the terminal device 10. The magnetic sensor 27 detects, for example, the Earth's magnetic field around the terminal device 10. The image sensor 28 captures an image of the area around the terminal device 10.

The aforementioned pressure sensor 23, temperature sensor 24, sound sensor 25, light sensor 26, and image sensor 28 can detect the surrounding environment and conditions of the terminal device 10 by detecting atmospheric pressure, temperature, sound, and illuminance, respectively, and by capturing images of the surroundings. Furthermore, it becomes possible to improve the accuracy of the terminal device 10's location information based on the surrounding environment and conditions.

(Control unit 30)
The control unit 30 includes, for example, a microcomputer having a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM, input/output ports, and various circuits. Alternatively, the control unit 30 may be composed of hardware such as an integrated circuit (ASIC) or FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). The control unit 30 has a transmission unit 31, a reception unit 32, and a processing unit 33.

(Transmitter 31)
The transmission unit 31 can transmit various information, such as information input by the user U using the input unit 13, various information detected by sensors 21 to 28 mounted on or connected to the terminal device 10, and location information of the terminal device 10 determined by the positioning unit 14, to the server device 100 via the communication unit 11.

(Receiving unit 32)
The receiving unit 32 can receive various information provided by the server device 100 and requests for various information from the server device 100 via the communication unit 11.

(Processing Unit 33)
The processing unit 33 controls the entire terminal device 10, including the display unit 12. For example, the processing unit 33 can output and display various information transmitted by the transmission unit 31 and various information received from the server device 100 by the reception unit 32 to the display unit 12.

(Storage unit 40)
The storage unit 40 is implemented by, for example, semiconductor memory elements such as RAM (Random Access Memory) and flash memory, or by storage devices such as HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), and optical discs. Various programs and various data are stored in this storage unit 40.

[4. Example of Server Device Configuration]
Next, the configuration of the server device 100 according to the embodiment will be described using Figure 18. Figure 18 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the server device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in Figure 18, the server device 100 includes a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a control unit 130.

(Communications Department 110)
The communication unit 110 is implemented, for example, by a NIC (Network Interface Card). The communication unit 110 is connected to the network N (see Figure 16) by wire or wireless connection.

(Storage unit 120)
The storage unit 120 is implemented by, for example, semiconductor memory elements such as RAM (Random Access Memory) and flash memory, or storage devices such as HDDs, SSDs, and optical discs. As shown in Figure 18, the storage unit 120 includes a user information database 121, a history information database 122, a guest information database 123, and an NFT information database 124.

(User Information Database 121)
The user information database 121 stores user information about user U. For example, the user information database 121 stores various information such as user U's attributes. Figure 19 shows an example of the user information database 121. In the example shown in Figure 19, the user information database 121 has items such as "User ID (Identifier)", "Age", "Gender", "Home", "Workplace", and "Interests".

The "User ID" indicates identification information for identifying User U. The "User ID" may be User U's contact information (telephone number, email address, etc.) or identification information for identifying User U's terminal device 10.

Furthermore, "Age" indicates the age of user U, identified by the user ID. Note that "Age" may indicate user U's specific age (e.g., 35 years old), or it may indicate user U's age group (e.g., 30s). Alternatively, "Age" may indicate user U's date of birth, or it may indicate user U's generation (e.g., born in the 1980s). Also, "Gender" indicates the gender of user U, identified by the user ID.

Furthermore, "Home" indicates the location information of user U's home, identified by the user ID. In the example shown in Figure 19, "Home" is represented by an abstract code such as "LC11," but it could also be latitude and longitude information, etc. Alternatively, "Home" could be a regional name or address.

Furthermore, "Work Location" indicates the location information of the workplace (or school in the case of a student) of user U, identified by the user ID. In the example shown in Figure 19, "Work Location" is represented by an abstract code such as "LC12," but it could also be latitude and longitude information, etc. Alternatively, "Work Location" could be a regional name or address.

Furthermore, "Interests" indicate the interests of User U, identified by the User ID. In other words, "Interests" represent the subjects of high interest to User U, identified by the User ID. For example, "Interests" could be search queries (keywords) entered into a search engine by User U. In the example shown in Figure 19, one "Interest" is shown for each User U, but multiple "Interests" are possible.

For example, in the example shown in Figure 19, user U, identified by user ID "U1," is in their 20s and is male. Furthermore, user U, identified by user ID "U1," has a home address at "LC11." Also, user U, identified by user ID "U1," has a workplace at "LC12." Finally, user U, identified by user ID "U1," is interested in sports.

In the example shown in Figure 19, abstract values such as "U1," "LC11," and "LC12" are used for illustration. However, it is assumed that "U1," "LC11," and "LC12" actually store specific strings, numerical values, or other information. Abstract values may also be used in other diagrams relating to information.

Furthermore, the user information database 121 is not limited to the above and may store various types of information depending on the purpose. For example, the user information database 121 may store various information about user U's terminal device 10. The user information database 121 may also store information about user U's demographic, psychographic, geographic, and behavioral attributes. For example, the user information database 121 may store information such as name, family structure, place of origin (hometown), occupation, job title, income, qualifications, type of residence (house, apartment, etc.), whether or not a car is owned, commuting time, commuting route, commuter pass section (stations, lines, etc.), frequently used stations (stations other than the nearest station to home/workplace), lessons/classes (location, time, etc.), hobbies, interests, and lifestyle.

(History Information Database 122)
The history information database 122 stores various information related to the history information (log data) that shows the user U's actions. Figure 20 is a diagram showing an example of the history information database 122. In the example shown in Figure 20, the history information database 122 has items such as "user ID", "location history", "search history", "browsing history", "purchase history", and "posting history".

"User ID" indicates identification information used to identify user U. "Location History" indicates the location history, which is a record of user U's location and movements. "Search History" indicates the search history, which is a record of search queries entered by user U. "Browsing History" indicates the browsing history, which is a record of content viewed by user U. "Purchase History" indicates the purchase history, which is a record of purchases made by user U. "Posting History" indicates the posting history, which is a record of posts made by user U. Note that "Posting History" may include questions regarding user U's possessions.

For example, in the example shown in Figure 20, user U, identified by user ID "U1," moves as described in "Location History #1," searches as described in "Search History #1," views content as described in "Browsing History #1," purchases specified goods at specified stores as described in "Purchase History #1," and posts as described in "Posting History #1."

In the example shown in Figure 20, abstract values such as "U1," "Location History #1," "Search History #1," "Browsing History #1," "Purchase History #1," and "Posting History #1" are used for illustration. However, it is assumed that "U1," "Location History #1," "Search History #1," "Browsing History #1," "Purchase History #1," and "Posting History #1" actually store specific strings, numbers, and other information.

Furthermore, the history information database 122 is not limited to the above and may store various types of information depending on the purpose. For example, the history information database 122 may store the usage history of user U for a specified service. It may also store the user U's visit history to physical stores or facilities. Additionally, the history information database 122 may store the user U's payment history (electronic payment) using the terminal device 10.

(Gift Information Database 123)
The gift information database 123 stores various information about the gift items. Figure 21 shows an example of the gift information database 123. In the example shown in Figure 21, the gift information database 123 has items such as "team,""page,""sponsor,""product,""giver," and "quantity."

"Team" refers to identification information for any sports team, professional or amateur, that is the object of support. In practice, it does not have to be a team; it could also refer to an individual. "Page" refers to identification information for a team information (Wiki) page, such as the Sports Navi UGC Catalog, on Sports Navi, or information regarding the location of that page. For example, it could be the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the team information (Wiki) page.

Furthermore, "Sponsor" refers to identifying information for companies and other entities that manufacture and sell products intended as gifts (sashiire) to a sports team. "Product" refers to product information related to products intended as gifts (sashiire) to a sports team, and is displayed as selectable information on the team information (Wiki) page. Note that a single "Team" may have multiple "Sponsors," and a single "Sponsor" may have multiple "Products."

Furthermore, "Gift Giver" refers to the user U who selected and purchased an item to give to the sports team from the product information displayed on the team information (Wiki) page, and is the user U who is the gift giver of that item. "Quantity" indicates the quantity (or value) of the item the gift giver is giving to the sports team.

For example, in the example shown in Figure 21, on the team information (Wiki) page "P#T1" identified by the sports team identified by team "T1", it is shown that user U, identified by user ID "U1", purchased 100 bottles of sponsor product "Beverage D1" from sponsor "B1#T1" and presented them to the sports team as a gift.

In the example shown in Figure 21, abstract values such as "T1," "P#T1," "B1#T1," "Beverage D1," and "U1" are used for illustration. However, it is assumed that "T1," "P#T1," "B1#T1," "Beverage D1," and "U1" will actually store specific strings, numerical values, or other information.

Furthermore, the gift information database 123 may store various types of information depending on the purpose, not limited to those mentioned above. For example, the gift information database 123 may store information regarding the desired delivery date and delivery address selected and specified by the sports team, as well as the maximum number of items that can be accepted. Also, if multiple users pool their money (or electronic money, points, etc.) to purchase the gift items jointly or split the cost, the gift information database 123 may store information regarding the proportion or ratio (share) of the amount each user will bear.

(NFT Information Database 124)
The NFT information database 124 stores various information related to the NFT. Figure 22 shows an example of the NFT information database 124. In the example shown in Figure 22, the NFT information database 124 has items such as "Team,""DigitalContent,""NFT,""Owner," and "Placement."

"Team" refers to identification information for any sports team, professional or amateur, that is the object of support. In practice, it does not have to be a team; it could also be an individual. "Digital Content" refers to digital content related to a sports team, such as goal scenes, matches, and player videos (goal videos, highlight videos, player videos, etc.). Digital content is not limited to videos; it can be anything related to a sports team that is sellable as an NFT. "NFT" refers to an NFT of digital content related to a sports team. "Owner" refers to identification information for the owner (NFT purchaser) of the digital content NFT. "Publication Location" refers to identification information for the page where the digital content is published (e.g., a posting site), or information regarding the location of that page. For example, the publication location could be a team information (Wiki) page such as the Sports Navi UGC Catalog on Sports Navi.

For example, in the example shown in Figure 22, the NFT "NFT1#T1" of the digital content "DC1#T1" related to the sports team identified by team "T1" was purchased and owned by user U, identified by user ID "U1," and posted on page "P1#T1."

In the example shown in Figure 22, abstract values such as "T1," "DC1#T1," "NFT1#T1," "U1," and "P1#T1" are used for illustration. However, it is assumed that "T1," "DC1#T1," "NFT1#T1," "U1," and "P1#T1" will actually store specific strings, numerical values, or other information.

Furthermore, the NFT information database 124 may store various types of information depending on the purpose, not limited to those described above. For example, the NFT information database 124 may store information regarding the type and category of digital content. It may also store information regarding the owner of the NFT of the digital content, which is displayed together with the thumbnail of the digital content. Additionally, the NFT information database 124 may store information indicating the owner of the NFT of the digital content (username, sponsor name, etc.) or information regarding comments and advertisements from the NFT owner, which is displayed together with the digital content.

(Control unit 130)
Returning to Figure 18, let's continue the explanation. The control unit 130 is a controller, and is realized by various programs (corresponding to an example of an information processing program) stored in the internal storage device of the server device 100, such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), MPU (Micro Processing Unit), ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), executing them using a storage area such as RAM as the working area. In the example shown in Figure 18, the control unit 130 includes an acquisition unit 131, a management unit 132, a presentation unit 133, a settlement processing unit 134, a notification unit 135, a reception unit 136, and a dispatch processing unit 137.

(Acquisition unit 131)
The acquisition unit 131 acquires search queries entered by user U. For example, when user U enters a search query into a search engine or the like and performs a keyword search, the acquisition unit 131 acquires the search query via the communication unit 110. In other words, the acquisition unit 131 acquires keywords entered by user U into the search box of a search engine, website, or application via the communication unit 110.

Furthermore, the acquisition unit 131 acquires user information about user U via the communication unit 110. For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires identification information (such as user ID), location information, and attribute information of user U from user U's terminal device 10. The acquisition unit 131 may also acquire identification information and attribute information of user U when user U is registered. Finally, the acquisition unit 131 registers the user information in the user information database 121 of the storage unit 120.

Furthermore, the acquisition unit 131 acquires various historical information (log data) indicating the user U's actions via the communication unit 110. For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires various historical information indicating the user U's actions from the user U's terminal device 10, or from various servers based on the user ID, etc. The acquisition unit 131 then registers this various historical information in the history information database 122 of the storage unit 120.

(Management Department 132)
The management unit 132 manages the group information pages for organizations (such as sports teams) that support specific activities, which can be edited and viewed by individual users U. For example, the group information pages are the team information (Wiki) pages in the Sports Navi UGC catalog on Sports Navi. In practice, however, these pages may not be limited to organizations but may also be for individuals.

From another perspective, the management unit 132 manages digital content related to organizations that can be viewed by individual users U who support organizations that conduct specific activities. For example, this digital content may be a team information (Wiki) page, or pages containing match reports/results, live streams, videos, etc., for sports teams.

Furthermore, from another perspective, the management unit 132 manages digital content related to organizations that conduct specific activities. For example, this digital content may include NFT-enabled content such as videos related to sports teams.

(Presentation unit 133)
The display unit 133 displays product information on the organization information page in a selectable format regarding products that can be sent as gifts for the purpose of supporting or assisting the organization.

For example, the display unit 133 presents product information on the group information page in a selectable format, regarding products designated by the group as desired by the group, or product information regarding products presumed to be desired by the group. For instance, the display unit 133 presents product information on the group information page, regarding products designated by the group as desired by the group, as the group's wish list.

Furthermore, the display unit 133 presents the items of goods that can be sent to the organization on the organization information page in a format that allows selection, and also presents the quantity or purchase price of each item in a format that allows selection or specification.

From another perspective, the display unit 133 displays product information on the digital content regarding products that can be sent as gifts to support or assist the organization, specifically product information related to sponsor products set by the organization's sponsors. The display unit 133 also displays digital content containing product information related to sponsor products.

Furthermore, the display unit 133 publishes digital content, accepts sponsors for the digital content, and displays product information related to the accepted sponsors' products on the digital content.

Furthermore, from another perspective, the presentation unit 133 presents and sells the digital content as an NFT. The presentation unit 133 also presents information about the owner of the digital content's NFT along with the digital content. For example, the presentation unit 133 identifies the owner of the digital content's NFT from the information written to the NFT and presents information indicating the identified owner along with the digital content.

For example, the presentation unit 133 presents and sells digital content as NFTs on an editable and viewable information page about an organization that is accessible to individual users U who support the organization.

Furthermore, the presentation unit 133 presents and sells the digital content NFT via the owner's blockchain wallet on an auction site/app or NFT marketplace selected by the owner.

Furthermore, the display unit 133 presents information about the owner of the digital content's NFT along with a thumbnail of the digital content. The display unit 133 also presents comments or advertisements from the owner of the digital content's NFT along with the digital content.

(Payment processing unit 134)
If any product information is selected from the presented product information, the payment processing unit 134 transitions to a page where the product corresponding to the selected product information can be purchased, and processes the payment for the product with the organization as the fixed recipient.

Furthermore, when multiple users U purchase goods jointly or split the cost, the payment processing unit 134 performs payment processing for each of the users U according to the amount, percentage, or proportion of the purchase price that each user U is responsible for.

From another perspective, if a product is selected from the presented product information, the payment processing unit 134 transitions to a page where the product corresponding to the selected product information can be purchased, and processes the payment for the product with the organization as the fixed recipient.

For example, the payment processing unit 134 sells special points to user U that can be used to purchase products that can be sent as gifts for the purpose of supporting or assisting organizations listed on the digital content, and processes payment for the products via these special points. The payment processing unit 134 also sells digital content containing product information about the sponsor's products to user U.

Furthermore, from another perspective, the payment processing unit 134 performs payment processing for the NFT of the digital content when it is purchased. Also, if the purchase of the NFT of the digital content is successful, the payment processing unit 134 writes information about the new owner to the NFT.

(Notification section 135)
The notification unit 135 contacts the recipient organization before shipping the product. Furthermore, once the product has been delivered to the organization, the notification unit 135 notifies the gift-giver, user U, that the product has been delivered to the organization. Note that the notification unit 35 may be part of the shipping processing unit 137, which will be described later.

From another perspective, when the notification unit 135 delivers goods from a sponsor to an organization, it informs the organization that the donor of the goods is user U, who purchased the goods. Furthermore, when the notification unit 135 delivers goods from a sponsor to an organization, it also informs user U, the donor, that the goods have been delivered to the organization.

Furthermore, from another perspective, the notification unit 135 will contact relevant parties of organizations that hold rights related to the NFT conversion of digital content to inquire about their consent to the NFT conversion of the digital content.

(Reception Department 136)
The reception unit 136 accepts the selection and specification of the desired delivery date and delivery address from the organization to which the goods will be delivered. The reception unit 136 also accepts the selection and specification of the maximum number of goods that the organization to which the goods will be delivered can accept.

(Shipping processing unit 137)
The shipping processing unit 137 processes the shipment of the product after the payment processing for the product has been completed. When shipping the product, the shipping processing unit 137 also sends a comment related to the sender, user U, along with the product. The content of the comment may be the name of user U or a message of support. If the sender, user U, is an unspecified number of users U (multiple users U) due to a joint purchase or split payment of the product, the shipping processing unit 137 may send a combined report instead of sending individual comments for each user U.

From another perspective, the shipping processing unit 137, after processing the payment for the goods, entrusts the sponsor with the delivery of the goods to the organization and requests them to ship and deliver the goods. Furthermore, if digital content containing product information related to the sponsor's goods is sold to user U, the shipping processing unit 137 entrusts the sponsor with the delivery of the goods corresponding to the sold digital content and requests them to ship and deliver the goods.

[5. Processing Procedure]
Next, the processing procedure by the server device 100 according to the embodiment will be described using Figure 23. Figure 23 is a flowchart of the processing procedure according to the embodiment. Note that the processing procedure shown below is repeatedly executed by the control unit 130 of the server device 100.

For example, as shown in Figure 23, the display unit 133 of the server device 100 displays and sells NFTs of digital content such as videos related to a specific group (sports team, etc.) that have been put up for auction on an auction site/app or NFT marketplace by the NFT owner (step S101).

For example, the current owner of a digital content NFT uses their terminal device 10 to list the video (or its NFT) on an auction site/app (such as an online auction or flea market app) or an NFT marketplace. An NFT buyer uses their terminal device 10 to purchase the digital content NFT being sold on the auction site/app (such as an online auction or flea market app) or NFT marketplace. At this time, the settlement processing unit 134 of the server device 100 processes the payment for the digital content NFT when it is purchased by the NFT buyer.

Next, the management unit 132 of the server device 100 manages digital content such as videos related to organizations (sports teams, etc.) that conduct specified activities (step S102).

For example, after an NFT purchaser has purchased digital content, the management unit 132 posts the digital content to the SportsNavi video page provided by the server device 100, in accordance with the NFT purchaser's instructions. The SportsNavi video page may also be the team information (Wiki) page of the SportsNavi UGC catalog.

Next, the display unit 133 of the server device 100 displays information about the NFT purchaser of the digital content along with the digital content (step S103).

For example, the display unit 133 displays information indicating the NFT purchaser of the digital content (username, sponsor name, etc.) or comments/advertisements from the NFT purchaser along with the digital content. The display unit 133 also displays information regarding the owner of the NFT of the digital content along with a thumbnail of the digital content.

Next, the management unit 132 of the server device 100 manages the group information pages (team information (Wiki) pages) related to the groups (sports teams, etc.) that individual users U who support the groups that perform the specified activities can edit and view (step S104).

For example, the management unit 132 manages the addition (registration, settings) and editing of team information (Wiki) pages by user U in the Sports Navi UGC catalog.

Next, the display unit 133 of the server device 100 displays product information on the organization information page in a selectable format regarding products that can be sent as gifts for the purpose of supporting or assisting the organization (step S105).

In this case, the display unit 133 may publish the digital content, accept sponsorships for the digital content, and display product information related to the accepted sponsors' products on the digital content/organization information page.

Next, the payment processing unit 134 of the server device 100, when a user U who wishes to support or assist the organization selects any product information from the presented product information, transitions to a page where the selected product information can be purchased and processes the payment for the product with the organization as the fixed recipient (step S106).

For example, if user U wants to send a gift (sashiire) to a team listed on the team information (Wiki) to show support and assistance, they would use terminal device 10 to select a gift item displayed on the Sports Navi team information (Wiki) page. At this time, the payment processing unit 134 processes the payment for the selected item for user U.

Furthermore, when multiple users U purchase goods jointly or split the cost, the payment processing unit 134 performs payment processing for each of the users U according to the amount, percentage, or proportion of the purchase price that each user U is responsible for.

Next, the shipping processing unit 137 of the server device 100 performs the shipping process for the goods after the payment processing for the goods has been completed (step S107).

At this time, the shipping processing unit 137 sends a comment related to the sender, user U, along with the product when shipping it. Furthermore, the notification unit 135 of the server device 100 contacts the recipient organization before shipping the product.

Furthermore, when goods are shipped directly from the sponsor to the organization, the shipping processing unit 137, after processing the payment for the goods, entrusts the sponsor with the delivery of the goods to the organization and requests them to ship and deliver the goods. At this time, the notification unit 135 of the server device 100, upon delivery of the goods from the sponsor to the organization, notifies the organization that the gift-giver is user U, who purchased the goods.

Next, the reception unit 136 of the server device 100 receives selections and specifications from the organization to which the goods will be delivered, including the desired delivery date, delivery address, and the maximum number of goods that can be accepted (step S108).

For example, the reception unit 136 receives selections and specifications from organizations that have received notification of product shipment, including the desired delivery date and destination, and the maximum number of products that can be accepted.

Next, the notification unit 135 of the server device 100, upon delivery of the goods to the organization, notifies the user U, the gift giver, that the delivery of the goods to the organization has been completed (delivery performed) (step S109).

For example, when the notification unit 135 delivers goods from the sponsor to the organization, it notifies the donor, user U, that the delivery of the goods to the organization has been completed (delivery has been carried out).

[6. Variations]
The terminal device 10 and server device 100 described above may be implemented in various different forms other than those of the embodiment described above. Therefore, the following describes variations of the embodiment.

In the above embodiment, some or all of the processing performed by the server device 100 may actually be performed by the terminal device 10. For example, the processing may be completed in a standalone manner (by the terminal device 10 alone). In this case, the terminal device 10 is assumed to have the functions of the server device 100 in the above embodiment. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, since the terminal device 10 is in cooperation with the server device 100, from the perspective of the user U, it appears as if the processing of the server device 100 is also being performed by the terminal device 10. In other words, from another perspective, it can be said that the terminal device 10 is equipped with the server device 100.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the sport may be e-sports or motorsports. Also, the person being supported is not limited to a sports team; it may be a specific individual, such as a player who operates independently without belonging to a particular organization or group.

Furthermore, the recipient of support is not limited to sports teams; it could also be a symphony orchestra (orchestra), a wind orchestra (brass band), or other musical group; or a theater company (opera, ballet, dance, play, musical, etc.); or any organization engaged in or involved in any kind of performing arts activity. It could also be a community activity group, a local government, a community development organization, or a local support team. In practice, however, it doesn't have to be an organization; it could be an individual.

Furthermore, the object of support may also be an organization that continuously engages in specific activities, an organization that competes with opponents or rivals in some activity, or an organization that has fans or spectators and is the object of support. It may also be an organization that produces some kind of creative work and has fans of that work. In practice, however, it is not limited to organizations; it may also be an individual.

[7. Effects]
(1) Gifts As described above, the information processing device (terminal device 10 and server device 100) relating to the present invention comprises: a management unit 132 that manages an organization information page about an organization that can be edited and viewed by individual users U (users) who support an organization that performs a predetermined activity; a presentation unit 133 that presents product information on the organization information page in a selectable format regarding products that can be sent as gifts for the purpose of supporting or assisting the organization; and a payment processing unit 134 that, when any product information is selected from the presented product information, transitions to a page where the product corresponding to the selected product information can be purchased and processes the payment for the product with the organization as the fixed recipient.

The display unit 133 presents product information on the group information page in a selectable format, showing product information related to products designated by the group as desired by the group, or product information related to products presumed to be desired by the group.

The display unit 133 displays product information on the group information page, showing the group's wish list of items they have designated as desired by the group.

The display unit 133 presents, on the group information page, a selection of items that can be sent to the group, and also allows the user to select or specify the quantity or purchase price for each item.

Furthermore, the information processing device according to this application further comprises a notification unit 135 that contacts the recipient organization before shipping the goods, and a reception unit 136 that receives the organization's preferred delivery date and delivery address selection/designation.

Furthermore, the information processing device according to this application further includes a shipping processing unit 137 that, when shipping a product, sends a comment related to the sender, user U, along with the product.

Furthermore, the information processing device according to this application further includes a notification unit 135 that, when a product is delivered to an organization, notifies the user U, the donor, that the product has been delivered to the organization.

The payment processing unit 134, when multiple users U purchase goods jointly or split the cost, processes the payment for each of the users U according to the amount, percentage, or proportion of the purchase price each user U is responsible for.

(2) Sponsor's Products From another perspective, the information processing device according to the present application includes a management unit 132 that manages digital content relating to an organization that can be viewed by individual users U who support the organization that conducts a predetermined activity; a presentation unit 133 that presents product information relating to sponsor's products set by the organization's sponsor as product information relating to products that can be sent as gifts for the purpose of supporting or assisting the organization on the digital content; and a payment processing unit 134 that, when the presented product information is selected, transitions to a page where the product corresponding to the selected product information can be purchased and processes the payment for the product with the organization as the fixed recipient.

Furthermore, the information processing device relating to this application further includes a receiving unit 136 that receives the selection and designation of the maximum number of products that can be accepted from the organization to which the products will be delivered.

The payment processing unit 134 sells special points to user U that can be used to purchase products that can be sent as gifts for the purpose of supporting or assisting organizations listed on digital content, and processes payment for the products via these special points.

Furthermore, the information processing device according to this application further includes a shipping processing unit 137 that, after the payment processing for the goods, entrusts the sponsor with the delivery of the goods to the organization and requests the shipment and delivery of the goods.

The display unit 133 displays digital content containing product information about the sponsor's products. The payment processing unit 134 sells the digital content containing product information about the sponsor's products to user U. The shipping processing unit 137 entrusts the sponsor with the delivery of the products corresponding to the sold digital content and requests the sponsor to ship and deliver the products.

Furthermore, the information processing device according to this application further includes a notification unit 135 that, when goods are delivered from a sponsor to an organization, informs the organization that the donor of the goods is user U who purchased the goods.

Furthermore, the information processing device according to this application further includes a notification unit 135 that, when goods are delivered from the sponsor to the organization, notifies the user U, the donor, that the goods have been delivered to the organization.

The display unit 133 publishes digital content, accepts sponsors for the digital content, and displays product information related to the accepted sponsors' products on the digital content.

(3) NFT
From another perspective, the information processing device according to the present application comprises a management unit 132 for managing digital content relating to an organization that performs a predetermined activity, a presentation unit 133 for presenting and selling the digital content as an NFT, and a settlement processing unit 134 for performing settlement processing for the digital content NFT when the NFT is purchased. The presentation unit 133 presents information regarding the owner of the digital content NFT along with the digital content.

The payment processing unit 134 writes information about the new owner to the NFT of the digital content when the purchase of the NFT is completed.

The display unit 133 identifies the owner of the digital content's NFT from the information written to the NFT, and displays the information indicating the identified owner along with the digital content.

The display unit 133 displays information about the owner of the NFT of the digital content, along with a thumbnail of the digital content.

Furthermore, the information processing device according to this application further includes a notification unit 135 that contacts individuals or entities holding rights related to the NFT conversion of digital content to inquire about the approval or rejection of the NFT conversion of the digital content.

The presentation unit 133 presents and sells the digital content NFT via the owner's blockchain wallet on an auction site/app or NFT marketplace selected by the owner.

The display unit 133 presents and sells digital content as NFTs on an editable and viewable organization information page for individual users U who support the organization.

The display unit 133 displays comments or advertisements from the NFT owner of the digital content, along with the digital content itself.

Through any or a combination of the processes described above, the information processing device according to this application can provide a system that allows users to support any sports team, whether professional or amateur.

[8. Hardware Configuration]
Furthermore, the terminal device 10 and server device 100 according to the above-described embodiment are realized by a computer 1000 having a configuration such as that shown in Figure 24. The following explanation will use the server device 100 as an example. Figure 24 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration. The computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020, and has a configuration in which an arithmetic unit 1030, a primary storage device 1040, a secondary storage device 1050, an output interface 1060, an input interface 1070, and a network interface 1080 are connected by a bus 1090.

The arithmetic unit 1030 operates based on programs stored in the primary storage device 1040 and secondary storage device 1050, as well as programs read from the input device 1020, and executes various processes. The arithmetic unit 1030 can be implemented using, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

The primary storage device 1040 is a memory device, such as RAM (Random Access Memory), that temporarily stores data used by the arithmetic unit 1030 for various calculations. The secondary storage device 1050 is a storage device where data used by the arithmetic unit 1030 for various calculations and various databases are registered. It can be implemented using ROM (Read Only Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), flash memory, etc. The secondary storage device 1050 may be internal storage or external storage. Furthermore, the secondary storage device 1050 may be a removable storage medium such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory or an SD (Secure Digital) memory card. Alternatively, the secondary storage device 1050 may be cloud storage (online storage), NAS (Network Attached Storage), a file server, etc.

The output interface 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to output devices 1010, such as displays, projectors, and printers. It is implemented using connectors conforming to standards such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), and HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface). The input interface 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020, such as mice, keyboards, keypads, buttons, and scanners. It is implemented using, for example, USB.

Furthermore, the output interface 1060 and input interface 1070 may be wirelessly connected to the output device 1010 and input device 1020, respectively. That is, the output device 1010 and input device 1020 may be wireless devices.

Furthermore, the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 may be integrated as a touch panel. In this case, the output interface 1060 and the input interface 1070 may also be integrated as an input/output interface.

The input device 1020 may also be a device that reads information from, for example, an optical recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), or PD (Phase Change Rewritable Disk), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), tape media, a magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory.

The network interface 1080 receives data from other devices via network N and sends it to the computing unit 1030, and also transmits data generated by the computing unit 1030 to other devices via network N.

The arithmetic unit 1030 controls the output device 1010 and input device 1020 via the output interface 1060 and input interface 1070. For example, the arithmetic unit 1030 loads a program from the input device 1020 or the secondary storage device 1050 onto the primary storage device 1040, and then executes the loaded program.

For example, when computer 1000 functions as a server device 100, the arithmetic unit 1030 of computer 1000 implements the functions of the control unit 130 by executing a program loaded onto the primary storage device 1040. Alternatively, the arithmetic unit 1030 of computer 1000 may load a program obtained from another device via the network interface 1080 onto the primary storage device 1040 and execute the loaded program. Furthermore, the arithmetic unit 1030 of computer 1000 may cooperate with other devices via the network interface 1080, calling and utilizing program functions and data from other programs on other devices.

[9. Other]
Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited by the content of these embodiments. Furthermore, the aforementioned components include those that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those that fall within the so-called equivalent range. Moreover, the aforementioned components can be combined as appropriate. Furthermore, various omissions, substitutions, or modifications of the components can be made without departing from the gist of the embodiments described above.

Furthermore, among the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of those described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, or all or part of those described as being performed manually can be performed automatically by known methods. In addition, the processing procedures, specific names, and various data and parameters shown in the above document and drawings can be arbitrarily changed unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each figure is not limited to the information illustrated.

Furthermore, the components of each illustrated device are functionally conceptual and do not necessarily need to be physically configured as shown. In other words, the specific forms of distribution and integration of each device are not limited to those illustrated; all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit according to various loads and usage conditions.

For example, the server device 100 described above may be implemented using multiple server computers, and depending on the function, it may be implemented by calling external platforms, etc., via API (Application Programming Interface) or network computing, allowing for flexible configuration changes.

Furthermore, the embodiments and modifications described above can be combined as appropriate, provided that the processing content remains consistent.

Furthermore, the terms "section," "module," and "unit" mentioned above can be replaced with "means" or "circuits." For example, the acquisition unit can be replaced with acquisition means or acquisition circuit.

1 Information Processing System 10 Terminal Device 100 Server Device 110 Communication Unit 120 Storage Unit 121 User Information Database 122 History Information Database 123 Gift Information Database 124 NFT Information Database 130 Control Unit 131 Acquisition Unit 132 Management Unit 133 Presentation Unit 134 Payment Processing Unit 135 Notification Unit 136 Reception Unit 137 Dispatch Processing Unit

Claims (10)

A management department provides a service for creating and editing organizational information pages about the aforementioned organizations, which are editable and viewable by individual users who support organizations that carry out specified activities. This management department manages these organizational information pages, which are user-generated content created and disseminated by consumers, not companies, and also serve as a community where fans of the aforementioned organizations gather .
The organization information page is presented to the viewer, and on the organization information page, a display section is provided that allows the viewer to select product information , electronic money, gift certificates, or specified rights that can be sent as gifts for the purpose of supporting or assisting the organization.
If any product information is selected from the presented product information, the system transitions to a page where the product corresponding to the selected product information can be purchased, and a payment processing unit processes the payment for the product with the aforementioned organization as the fixed recipient.
A provision unit that provides digital content to the giver of a gift intended to support or assist the aforementioned organization, demonstrating that the gift resulted in the strengthening or improvement of the aforementioned organization,
An information processing device characterized by comprising: The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that the display unit displays product information on the organization information page in a selectable format, relating to products set by the organization as products desired by the organization, or product information relating to products that are presumed to be desired by the organization. The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that the display unit displays product information relating to products set by the organization as products desired by the organization on the organization information page, as the organization's wish list. The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that the display unit displays on the organization information page a selection of items of goods that can be sent to the organization, and also displays the quantity or purchase price for each item in a format that allows selection and specification. A notification department that contacts the aforementioned organization, which is the recipient of the product, before shipping the aforementioned product.
The reception desk accepts requests from the aforementioned organizations for their preferred delivery date , delivery address, and selection/specification of the maximum number of items they can accept .
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: When shipping the aforementioned product, a comment indicating the user who sent the gift is shipped together with the product , and when gifts are sent by multiple users, the shipping processing unit provides a combined report rather than providing comments for each individual gift from each user .
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: When the aforementioned product is delivered to the aforementioned organization, a notification unit will contact the user, who is the gift-giver, to inform them that the product has been delivered to the aforementioned organization.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that when multiple users purchase the product jointly or split the cost, the payment processing device performs a payment processing for each of the multiple users according to the amount, ratio, or proportion of the purchase price of the product that each user will bear. An information processing method performed by an information processing device,
This service provides a platform for creating and editing organizational information pages about organizations that support specific activities, allowing individual users to edit and view these pages. It also includes a management process for managing these organizational information pages, which are user-generated content created and disseminated by consumers (not companies) and serve as a community for fans of the organizations .
The process of presenting the aforementioned organization information page to viewers, and on the aforementioned organization information page, presenting product information , electronic money, gift certificates, or specified rights that can be sent as gifts for the purpose of supporting or assisting the aforementioned organization in a format that allows the viewer to select them,
If any product information is selected from the presented product information, the user is redirected to a page where the product corresponding to the selected product information can be purchased, and a payment processing step is performed to process the payment for the product with the aforementioned organization as the fixed recipient.
A provision process that provides digital content to the giver of a gift intended to support or assist the said organization, demonstrating that the gift resulted in the strengthening or improvement of the said organization;
An information processing method characterized by including This service provides a platform for creating and editing organizational information pages about organizations that support specific activities, allowing individual users to edit and view these pages. It also includes a management procedure for managing these organizational information pages, which are user-generated content created and disseminated by consumers (not companies) and serve as a community for fans of the organizations .
The procedure for presenting the aforementioned organization information page to viewers, and on the aforementioned organization information page, presenting product information , electronic money, gift certificates, or specified rights that can be sent as gifts for the purpose of supporting or assisting the aforementioned organization , in a format that allows the viewer to select these options, is as follows:
If any product information is selected from the presented product information, the user is redirected to a page where the product corresponding to the selected product information can be purchased, and a payment processing procedure is performed to process the payment for the product with the aforementioned organization as the fixed recipient.
A procedure for providing digital content to givers of gifts intended to support or assist the aforementioned organization, demonstrating that the gift resulted in the strengthening or improvement of the aforementioned organization,
An information processing program characterized by causing a computer to execute it.