JP2008123009A - Web site providing system, web site providing method, and server device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide convenience in information acquisition through a Web site while maintaining the pleasure in subscribing and reading a Web page like an existing magazine. <P>SOLUTION: The web site providing system comprises an information processing terminal which the user has, and a Web server setting up a Web site to be accessed by the information processing terminal. The Web server periodically publishes a plurality of Web page having a constitution similar to the contents of the pages constituting a magazine composed of physical paper media and stores the Web page. In response to a request of the information processing terminal, the Web server instructs the display part of the information processing terminal to display the plurality of Web page. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a website providing system and a website providing method for providing a predetermined website, and a server device used in the website providing system.

  Conventionally, magazines as physical paper media have been provided as means for acquiring information. Magazines are aimed at regularly introducing new content in a certain genre, and are very suitable for passive acquisition of specific information, so it is still especially among young people and women. It has a remarkable penetration rate.

  On the other hand, in recent years, with the remarkable spread of information processing devices such as personal computers and network technologies such as the Internet, it is possible to acquire a great variety of information via websites containing various contents. It has become.

  By the way, a website is not of a nature that regularly introduces new contents in a certain genre, like a magazine. Therefore, information acquisition via a website has not been accompanied by the pleasure of subscription like a magazine. In addition, when acquiring information via a website, keyword search using a search tool is required, so that search results often become large, and it is difficult to obtain desired information. There was a case.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and a website providing system capable of providing the convenience of information acquisition via a website while maintaining the enjoyment of subscription like an existing magazine. It is another object of the present invention to provide a website providing method and a server device used in the website providing system.

  A website providing system according to the present invention that achieves the above-described object is a website providing system that provides a predetermined website, and includes an information processing terminal possessed by a user and an access target of the information processing terminal. A plurality of web pages having the same structure as the contents of each page constituting one magazine made of a physical paper medium. A plurality of web pages are displayed on the display means of the information processing terminal in response to a request from the information processing terminal.

  In such a website providing system according to the present invention, a web page having the same configuration as the contents of each page constituting one magazine is periodically published and provided so as to be browseable to an information processing terminal. By doing so, it is possible to regularly introduce new contents in a certain genre such as an existing magazine.

  Here, the web server has the same visual effect as turning the magazine on a page-by-page basis in order to give the user a feeling similar to browsing an existing magazine made of a physical paper medium. Preferably, the web page is displayed on the display means of the information processing terminal.

  Further, the web server combines a plurality of the web pages in response to a request from the information processing terminal to create one file, and downloads the created file to the information processing terminal. It may be. As a result, in the website providing system according to the present invention, it is possible to enjoy the convenience even when the user is offline, and it is as if the user scraps favorite articles as necessary. Operation can be performed, and the number of uses can be increased with the expansion of usage patterns.

  At this time, the web server stores one file created by combining a plurality of the web pages constituting a back number published in the past, and stores the file in response to a request from the information processing terminal. It is also desirable to download the file being processed to the information processing terminal. Accordingly, in the website providing system according to the present invention, the role of a bookshelf that stores purchased magazines can be given to the web server, and the back number can be saved without securing a space for storing magazines for the user. It is possible to provide an environment similar to that in which it can be viewed when desired.

  It should be noted that at least one of the plurality of web pages is configured as a table of contents web page in which the contents of the magazine are headlined. The web server selects the web page corresponding to the selected table of contents item in response to the selection of each table of contents item posted on the table of contents web page via the information processing terminal. It is displayed on the display means of the terminal. Thereby, in the website provision system concerning this invention, it becomes easy for a user to grasp | ascertain the content of a web page intuitively, and it becomes possible to browse desired articles etc. rapidly.

  Furthermore, the web server preferably notifies the information processing terminal that the latest issue of the web page has been published. Thereby, in the website provision system concerning this invention, it becomes unnecessary for a user to access and browse a website voluntarily, and a user's convenience can be improved.

  Furthermore, the web server registers information related to the user, and refers to the registered information related to the user in response to a questionnaire and / or prize application via the information processing terminal. . As described above, in the website providing system according to the present invention, by referring to the information related to the user registered by the web server, if it is an existing magazine, an answer to a questionnaire or a gift application such as a present or a prize is given. Each time you do so, fill in the postcards attached to the magazine, or enter the address listed in the magazine to access the website for answering surveys and applying for prizes. Therefore, an additional service can be provided to the user without forcing the user to perform such work.

  A website providing method according to the present invention that achieves the above-described object is a website providing method for providing a predetermined website, and opens a website as an access target of an information processing terminal possessed by a user. The information processing terminal is connected to a web server that periodically publishes and stores a plurality of web pages having the same configuration as the contents of each page constituting one magazine made of a physical paper medium. And a step of displaying a plurality of the web pages on a display means of the information processing terminal in response to a request from the information processing terminal.

  Furthermore, the server device according to the present invention that achieves the above-described object is a server device that establishes a website as an access target of an information processing terminal, and constitutes one magazine made of a physical paper medium. Storage means for periodically publishing and storing a plurality of web pages having the same configuration as the contents of each page, and a plurality of the above-mentioned stored in the storage means in response to a request from the information processing terminal It is characterized by comprising display control means for displaying a web page on the display means of the information processing terminal.

  In such a website providing method and server device according to the present invention, a web page having the same configuration as the content of each page constituting one magazine is periodically published and browsed to an information processing terminal. By providing it as possible, it is possible to regularly introduce new contents in a certain genre such as an existing magazine.

  In the present invention, since new contents in a genre determined to some extent like an existing magazine can be introduced periodically, while maintaining the enjoyment of subscription like a magazine, a desired content can be obtained via a website. The convenience of appropriately acquiring information can be provided to the user.

  Hereinafter, specific embodiments to which the present invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  This embodiment is a website providing system that provides a predetermined website. In particular, this website providing system provides a web page having the same configuration as the contents of each page constituting one magazine made of a physical paper medium that is periodically published. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, this web page is referred to as a magazine type web page.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the website providing system includes an information processing terminal 10 possessed by a user and a web server 20 that establishes a website as an access target of the information processing terminal 10.

  The information processing terminal 10 includes, for example, a personal computer, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), and the like, and is operated by a user who browses a website. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the information processing terminal 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11 that centrally controls each unit and a read-only ROM (Read Read ROM that stores various types of information including various programs). Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13 functioning as a work area, a storage unit 14 that stores various information in a readable and / or writable manner, and a communication unit 15 that communicates by connecting to an external network. And an input operation control unit 16 that performs processing and control of an input operation via a predetermined operation device (not shown) as a user interface, and a display unit 17 that displays various types of information.

  The CPU 11 executes various programs including various application programs stored in the storage unit 14 and the like, and comprehensively controls each unit.

  The ROM 12 stores various information including various programs. Information stored in the ROM 12 is read under the control of the CPU 11.

  The RAM 13 functions as a work area when the CPU 11 executes various programs, and temporarily stores various information and reads the stored various information under the control of the CPU 11.

  Under the control of the CPU 11, the storage unit 14 stores various information such as various image data and audio data in addition to a browser application program for browsing a website, and stores the various information stored therein. read out. For example, a hard disk or a non-volatile memory can be used as the storage unit 14. The storage unit 14 also includes a drive device that reads and / or writes various types of information on a storage medium such as a flexible disk or a memory card that can be attached to and detached from the main body.

  The communication unit 15 is, for example, an analog line, a so-called Ethernet (registered trademark) LAN (Local Area Network), ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network), ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line), or FTTH (Fiber To The). Various network lines such as Home), wireless LANs conforming to IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) 802.11 or various wireless communication systems such as so-called Bluetooth (Bluetooth), or so-called FOMA (registered trademark), etc. Is an interface for connecting to a network based on various systems such as W-CDMA (Wideband-Code Division Multiple Access) system or CDMA-2000 system such as HDR (High Data Rate). Communicate with the outside.

  The input operation control unit 16 accepts an input operation via a predetermined operation device (not shown) as a user interface such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, an infrared remote controller, a stick key, or a push button, for example, and indicates the operation content. A control signal is supplied to the CPU 11.

  The display unit 17 is, for example, various displays such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display panel (PDP), an organic electroluminescence display, or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube). It is a device and displays various image data and other various information under the control of the CPU 11. For example, when the browser application program is activated by the CPU 11, the display unit 17 displays the screen.

  The information processing terminal 10 including such units is configured to access the web server 20 under the control of the CPU 11 and to browse web pages provided by the web server 20.

  The web server 20 opens various websites that can be browsed by the information processing terminal 10. Specifically, like the information processing terminal 10, the web server 20 is physically configured to include each unit as illustrated in FIG. Such a web server 20 is configured such that each page constituting one magazine made of a physical paper medium, which is created using an arbitrary markup language such as HTML (HyperText Markup Language) or XML (eXtensible Markup Language). As with existing magazines, for example, weekly and monthly publications are periodically published, and a plurality of magazine-type web pages having the same structure as the contents of the above are stored in the storage unit 14 or the like. The web server 20 displays a web page constituting the website on the information processing terminal 10 under the control of the CPU 11 in response to a request from the information processing terminal 10 that has accessed the website. Display on the unit 17.

  Now, in the website providing system composed of the information processing terminal 10 and the web server 20 as described above, the web server 20 is one magazine made of a physical paper medium that is periodically published as described above. A magazine-type web page having the same configuration as the content of each page constituting the URL is stored. That is, the web server 20 establishes a website composed of a series of web pages as periodicals publications that post works, articles, images, and the like.

  Here, the web server 20 also provides an introduction web page that introduces the contents of the magazine, for example, as shown in FIG. Specifically, the introduction web page is provided with, for example, headings 51 indicating contents to be posted as special features and other contents. Further, since the web server 20 permits only registered users to view the magazine-type web page, the introduction web page has an input box 52 for the registered user to perform a login operation. And a login button 53, and a registration button 54 for a non-registered user to perform a registration operation.

  When each item of the heading 51 on the introduction web page is selected via the information processing terminal 10 in a state where the web server 20 is not logged in, the web server 20 performs a login operation or a registration operation under the control of the CPU 11. The display content of the display unit 17 of the information processing terminal 10 is transitioned to a screen prompting the user. On the other hand, when the log-in operation is performed through such an introduction web page, the web server 20 controls the information processing terminal 10 to browse the magazine-type web page under the control of the CPU 11. The display content of the display unit 17 is changed.

  Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the web server 20 generates a cover web page having a configuration similar to that of a commercially available magazine cover under the control of the CPU 11. Are displayed on the display unit 17. The web server 20 controls the CPU 11 in response to a click on the cover web page or operation of a button (not shown) for displaying the next page via the information processing terminal 10. In addition, each page including a page on which an actual article or the like is posted is displayed on the display unit 17 of the information processing terminal 10. Similarly, the web server 20 receives the CPU 11 in response to a click on each web page via the information processing terminal 10 or an operation of a button (not shown) for displaying the next page or the previous page. Under control, the subsequent or previous page is displayed on the display unit 17 of the information processing terminal 10. At this time, in order to give the user the same feeling as browsing an existing magazine made of a physical paper medium, the web server 20 does not simply switch and display each web page, but controls the CPU 11. It is desirable to display each web page on the display unit 17 of the information processing terminal 10 while performing animation display with the same visual effect as turning a magazine page by page.

  Here, at least one of the plurality of web pages constituting the magazine-type web page is configured as a table of contents web page in which the contents of the magazine-type web page are headlined as shown in FIG. 5, for example. This web page for the table of contents is configured by listing the table of contents items as headings, like the table of contents pages of magazines that are usually marketed. The web server 20 controls the web corresponding to the clicked table of contents item under the control of the CPU 11 in response to a click on each table of contents item posted on the table of contents web page via the information processing terminal 10. The page is displayed on the display unit 17 of the information processing terminal 10. That is, the web server 20 not only displays the web pages sequentially on the display unit 17 of the information processing terminal 10 one page at a time from the top page, but also directly displays the corresponding web pages according to the user's selection. You can also. In this case, the web server 20 also applies the corresponding web page to the information processing terminal 10 while giving the same visual effect as turning a magazine for each page under the control of the CPU 11. Is preferably displayed on the display unit 17.

  As described above, in the website providing system shown as the embodiment of the present invention, the magazine type web page is periodically published and provided to the information processing terminal 10 so as to be viewable. New contents in a certain genre such as a magazine can be introduced regularly, so it is convenient to obtain the desired information through a website while maintaining the enjoyment of a subscription like a magazine Can be provided to the user. In particular, in the website providing system, since a web page made up of digital information is provided, it is possible to post not only a still image but also a moving image as an image attached to a text document constituting an article, It is possible to provide content that is more expressive than existing magazines.

  Further, in the website providing system, as described above, browsing of the magazine type web page is permitted only for registered users. That is, the web server 20 is registered so that information about the user can be referred to. Therefore, in the website providing system, when providing an additional service for giving a prize application such as a response to a questionnaire or a gift or a prize through a magazine-type web page, the questionnaire is provided via the information processing terminal 10. And / or information regarding registered users can be referenced in response to a prize application. As a result, in the website provision system, if it is an existing magazine, each time you answer a questionnaire or apply for a free gift, you can fill in a postcard attached to the magazine or be listed in the magazine. You need to access a website for answering questionnaires and applying for prizes by entering the address you have, but once you register, you do not have to force users to do such annoying work, Additional services can be provided to the user. Further, in the website providing system, when answering a questionnaire or applying for a free gift, it is possible to ensure security by not inputting the user's personal information each time.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. For example, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that a registered user voluntarily accesses and browses a website that provides a magazine-type web page. However, the present invention has the latest issue of a magazine-type web page. You may make it notify a user that it is published every time. Specifically, the web server 20 may notify the information processing terminal 10 possessed by the registered user via means such as e-mail. At this time, the web server 20 can improve the convenience of the user by describing a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) or the like for accessing the magazine type web page in the notification content, and increase the number of accesses. You can plan.

  Further, in the present invention, not only browsing a magazine type web page but also providing the user with the magazine type web page as one file according to the user's desire. Specifically, the web server 20 is provided with a download button 55 for downloading the latest issue or back number of the magazine type web page as a file on the introduction web page or the like shown in FIG. In response to the download button 55 being selected via the information processing terminal 10, under the control of the CPU 11, a plurality of web pages constituting a magazine type web page are combined to generate, for example, a PDF (Portable Document Format). A single file having a format or the like may be created, and the created file may be downloaded to the information processing terminal 10. As a result, in the website providing system, it is possible to enjoy the convenience of a magazine-type web page even when the user is offline, and whether the user scraps favorite articles or the like as necessary. It is also possible to perform such operations, and the number of uses can be increased with the expansion of usage patterns. The web server 20 stores one file created by combining a plurality of web pages constituting a back number published in the past, and stores the file in response to a request from the information processing terminal 10 To the information processing terminal 10, the web server 20 can be given a role like a bookshelf for storing purchased magazines, and without securing a space for storing magazines for the user. It is possible to provide the same environment as holding the back number so that it can be viewed at any time.

  Thus, it goes without saying that the present invention can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

It is a figure explaining the structure of the website provision system shown as embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram explaining the physical structure of the information processing terminal and web server in the website provision system. In the same website providing system, it is a figure explaining the example of a screen displayed on the display part of an information processing terminal, Comprising: It is a figure explaining the example of a screen of a web page for introduction. In the same website providing system, it is a figure explaining the example of a screen displayed on the display part of an information processing terminal, Comprising: It is a figure explaining the example of a screen of a cover web page. In the same website providing system, it is a figure explaining the example of a screen displayed on the display part of an information processing terminal, Comprising: It is a figure explaining the example of a screen of a web page for contents.

Explanation of symbols

10 Information processing terminal 11 Control unit 12 ROM
13 RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 14 Memory | storage part 15 Communication part 16 Input operation control part 17 Display part 20 Web server

Claims (15)

A website providing system for providing a predetermined website,
An information processing terminal owned by the user;
A web server that establishes a website as an access target of the information processing terminal,
The web server periodically publishes and stores a plurality of web pages having the same configuration as the contents of each page constituting one magazine made of a physical paper medium. From the information processing terminal In response to the request, a plurality of the web pages are displayed on the display means of the information processing terminal. The web server according to claim 1, wherein the web server displays the web page on a display unit of the information processing terminal while providing a visual effect similar to that of turning the magazine for each page. Site provision system. The web server combines a plurality of web pages in response to a request from the information processing terminal to create one file, and downloads the created file to the information processing terminal. The website providing system according to claim 1. The web server stores one file created by combining a plurality of the web pages constituting a back number published in the past, and stores the file in response to a request from the information processing terminal. 4. The website providing system according to claim 3, wherein the file is downloaded to the information processing terminal. At least one of the plurality of web pages is a table of contents web page heading the contents of the magazine,
The web server sends the web page corresponding to the selected table of contents item to the information processing terminal in response to selection of each table of contents item posted on the table of contents web page via the information processing terminal. The website providing system according to claim 1, wherein the information is displayed on the display means. 2. The website providing system according to claim 1, wherein the web server notifies the information processing terminal that the latest issue of the web page has been published. The web server registers information related to the user and refers to the registered information related to the user in response to a questionnaire and / or prize application via the information processing terminal. The website providing system according to claim 1. A website providing method for providing a predetermined website,
A website as an access target of an information processing terminal owned by a user is opened, and a plurality of web pages having the same configuration as the contents of each page constituting one magazine made of a physical paper medium are periodically provided. A process in which the information processing terminal accesses a web server that has been published and stored;
And a step of displaying a plurality of the web pages on a display means of the information processing terminal in response to a request from the information processing terminal. A server device that establishes a website as an access target of an information processing terminal,
Storage means for periodically publishing and storing a plurality of web pages having the same structure as the contents of each page constituting one magazine made of a physical paper medium;
A server apparatus comprising: display control means for causing the display means of the information processing terminal to display the plurality of web pages stored in the storage means in response to a request from the information processing terminal. The said display control means displays the said web page on the display means of the said information processing terminal, providing the visual effect similar to turning the said magazine for every page. Server device. In response to a request from the information processing terminal, a file creation means for creating a single file by combining a plurality of the web pages;
The server device according to claim 9, further comprising download means for downloading the file created by the file creation means to the information processing terminal. The file creation means creates a single file by combining a plurality of the web pages constituting a back number published in the past, and stores the file in the storage means.
12. The server device according to claim 11, wherein the download unit downloads the file stored in the storage unit to the information processing terminal in response to a request from the information processing terminal. At least one of the plurality of web pages is a table of contents web page heading the contents of the magazine,
The display control means displays the web page corresponding to the selected table of contents item in response to the selection of each table of contents item posted on the table of contents web page via the information processing terminal. The server device according to claim 9, wherein the server device is displayed on a display unit of the machine. The server device according to claim 9, further comprising notification means for notifying the information processing terminal that the latest issue of the web page has been published. Registration means for registering information about the user;
10. A reference means for referring to information on the user registered by the registration means in response to a questionnaire and / or prize application being made via the information processing terminal. Server device.