JP2006259907A - Musical content selling method, system, distribution device, distribution company device, terminal, program and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a musical content selling method, system, distribution device, distribution company device, terminal, program and recording medium, capable of allowing a person to purchase desired music contents without using a tune ID, even if the broadcast time is unknown. <P>SOLUTION: When a purchase request signal for a music content is generated from a portable information terminal 10 of a purchaser of music content, the music content is distributed from a music content selling device 22, installed at a user facility to the portable information terminal 10 of the purchaser, thus the purchaser can immediately purchase the desired musical content without the tune ID, even if the broadcast time, the song title, and the name of the artist are unknown. Furthermore, the effect of increasing customers by providing a service to the purchasers can be achieved, and the contingent fee, in response to sales, can be obtained from content distribution companies. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a music content sales method, system, distribution device, distribution company device, terminal, program, and recording medium.

Initially, music distribution for mobile phones, which was a simple ringtone, is expected to exceed 1 million songs in about one month after the launch of the full music distribution service.
The internet music distribution market was only 600 million yen in FY2003, but with the popularization of portable music players, businesses other than record companies have entered the market one after another. There is also a forecast that it will grow to 40 billion yen (Fuji Chimera Research Institute).

  In the conventional music distribution service, if a consumer listens to music (in many cases BGM (Buck Ground Music)) and wants to purchase the music content, first check the song title and artist, and then the sales site There was a problem of having to look for.

  On the other hand, a terminal device for knowing the music information of the music content, a microphone for inputting the music content, an embedded information detecting means for detecting the music information embedded in the music content, There has been disclosed a terminal device comprising a display device that displays detected music information (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In addition, in response to the selection input from the broadcast reception / playback means, the selection input means, the storage means, and the selection input means, a selection input means corresponding to the music data for audition is transmitted and an acquisition request necessary for obtaining the received broadcast information is transmitted. Vehicle having first control means for storing the music data for sale obtained by transmitting the purchase request from the storage means, and reading and transmitting the music data for trial listening from the music data in response to the acquisition request And a music distribution center having second control means for transmitting the music data for sale from a music database in response to the purchase request (for example, a music distribution system is disclosed). (See Patent Document 2).
JP 2002-91455 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-236487

By the way, in the invention described in Patent Document 1 described above, the content ID (music ID) is included in the content, and the ID is used as a key for determining the music. For this reason, ID must be included in all the music to distribute, and it takes a lot of labor.
In the invention described in Patent Document 2 described above, the broadcast time is used as a key for determining music. For this reason, if the broadcast time is forgotten, mistakenly stored, or the clock is crazy, the necessary music cannot be obtained.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a music content sales method, system, distribution device, distribution company device, terminal, program, and the like that can purchase the required music content even if the broadcast time is unknown without using a song ID. And providing a recording medium.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 broadcasts music content for BGM distributed via the Internet in a user facility on the BGM user side, and is carried by a person who wants to purchase the music content. When a purchase request signal for the music content is generated from an information terminal, the music content is distributed from the music content sales device arranged in the user facility to the mobile information terminal of the purchase requester. To do.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is purchased from the music content sales apparatus arranged in the user facility. Since it is distributed to the portable information terminal of the applicant, even if the song ID is not used, the necessary music content can be purchased immediately even if the broadcast time is unknown or the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, it is possible to obtain a success fee in accordance with the effect of attracting customers by providing services to purchasers and sales from content distribution companies.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, all the music contents distributed via the Internet are stored by the storage means, and after the music selection means selects the music, the music is broadcast in the user facility. It is characterized by doing.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, by storing all the music contents with the storage means, it is possible to select and purchase a favorite song from all the stored music contents.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the music content distributed via the Internet is stored for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcast music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before. In addition, the present invention is characterized in that the music content that can be requested by the purchase applicant is limited to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, music contents that can be saved by n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music to n + 1 (1 ≦ n) previous songs and that can be requested by the purchaser are currently broadcast. By limiting to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the current music, music content can be purchased immediately even if the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, by limiting the music content to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music, it is not necessary to store extra data, and the memory capacity can be reduced accordingly.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the music content distributed via the Internet is not stored, and only the music broadcast in the user facility is restricted to purchase. And

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, by limiting the music content that is broadcasted in the user facility without storing the music content, it is not necessary to store extra data, and the memory capacity is increased accordingly. Can be reduced.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a plurality of music content sales apparatuses that receive a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content are used. It installs on each customer's table in a person's facility.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of music content sales apparatuses are installed on each customer table in the user facility, so that purchase can be made immediately when interested in the music content. Can lead to action.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the user is provided with a music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content. Only one unit is installed at the clearing house in the facility, and an order sheet in which the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased is entered by each customer who wishes to purchase the music content is distributed to each customer table in the user facility. When the listening time entered in the order sheet is input to the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal and immediately settled at the checkout office.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, not only the installation cost of the music content sales apparatus is reduced, but also the music content sales price can be charged together with the price consumed at the user facility. Sales opportunities can also be obtained for purchase applicants who are hesitant to settle.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, and a later date settlement is performed with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. It is characterized by performing.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, and the person who wants to purchase does not have any cash by making a settlement at a later date with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. Can also be purchased, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein payment is made at a later date using the Internet.

  According to the eighth aspect of the invention, by making a later settlement using the Internet, it becomes possible for the purchase applicant to make a purchase without having any cash, so that the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  The invention according to claim 9 broadcasts the music content distributed from the BGM distribution company apparatus for distributing the music content for BGM and the BGM distribution company apparatus via the Internet, and purchase of the music content When a purchase request signal for the music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the applicant, the BGM distribution device distributes the music content to the portable information terminal of the purchase applicant.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, when a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is purchased from the music content sales apparatus arranged in the user facility. Since it is distributed to the portable information terminal of the applicant, even if the song ID is not used, the necessary music content can be purchased immediately even if the broadcast time is unknown or the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, it is possible to obtain a success fee in accordance with the effect of attracting customers by providing services to purchasers and sales from content distribution companies.

  The invention according to claim 10 is a BGM distribution server that is arranged in a distribution facility on the BGM distribution provider side and distributes music content for BGM to the user facility side on the BGM user side via the Internet, and the use A BGM playback device that broadcasts the music content distributed in the user facility and distributed via the Internet within the user facility, and generates a purchase request signal for the music content owned by the user who wants to purchase the music content And a music content sales apparatus that is arranged in the user facility and distributes the music content to the mobile information terminal of the purchase requester when receiving the purchase request signal from the mobile information terminal. It is characterized by.

  According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, when a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is purchased from the music content sales apparatus arranged in the user facility. Since it is distributed to the portable information terminal of the applicant, even if the song ID is not used, the necessary music content can be purchased immediately even if the broadcast time is unknown or the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, it is possible to obtain a success fee in accordance with the effect of attracting customers by providing services to purchasers and sales from content distribution companies.

  The invention according to claim 11 is the invention according to claim 10, wherein storage means for storing all the music contents arranged in the user facility and distributed via the Internet, and music stored in the storage means And music selection means for broadcasting music in the user facility after selecting music from the content.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided storage means for storing all music and music selection means for broadcasting music in a user facility after selecting music from the music content stored in the storage means. There will be more choices for those who wish to purchase, leading to improved customer satisfaction.

  The invention according to claim 12 is the invention according to claim 10, wherein the music contents distributed via the Internet are stored for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcast music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before. A storage function is provided, and the music content that can be requested by the purchase applicant is limited to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music.

  According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, music contents that can be saved by n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music to n + 1 (1 ≦ n) previous songs and that can be requested by the purchaser are currently broadcast. By limiting to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the current music, music content can be purchased immediately even if the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, by limiting the music content to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music, it is not necessary to store extra data, and the memory capacity can be reduced accordingly.

  In the invention of claim 13, in the invention of claim 10, the music content distributed via the Internet is not stored, and only the music broadcast in the user facility is restricted to purchase. It is characterized by that.

  According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary to store extra data by limiting the music content that is broadcast in the user facility without storing the music content, so that it is not necessary to store extra data, and the corresponding memory capacity Can be reduced.

  A fourteenth aspect of the present invention is the music content sales apparatus according to any one of the tenth to thirteenth aspects of the present invention, wherein a plurality of music content sales apparatuses for receiving a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase the music content. Is installed on each customer table in the user facility.

  According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of music content sales apparatuses are installed on each customer table in the user facility, so that purchase can be made immediately when interested in the music content. Can lead to action.

  A fifteenth aspect of the present invention is the music content sales apparatus according to any one of the tenth to thirteenth aspects of the present invention, wherein the user is provided with a music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of the music content purchase applicant An order sheet that is installed only at the checkout in the facility, distributed to each customer table in the user facility and filled with the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased by the person who wishes to purchase the music content, and at the time of settlement When the listening time entered in the order sheet is input to the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal and immediately settled at the checkout office.

  According to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, not only the installation cost of the music content sales apparatus is reduced, but also the music content sales price can be charged together with the price consumed at the user facility. Sales opportunities can also be obtained for purchase applicants who are hesitant to settle.

  The invention according to claim 16 is the invention according to any one of claims 10 to 14, wherein the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, and a later date settlement is performed with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. It is characterized by having performed.

  According to the invention described in claim 16, the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, and the purchase applicant does not have cash with him by performing settlement at a later date with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. Can also be purchased, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  The invention according to claim 17 is the invention according to any one of claims 10 to 14, wherein payment is made at a later date using the Internet.

  According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to increase the willingness to purchase since the purchase applicant can make a purchase without having cash with him by making a later settlement using the Internet.

  The invention according to claim 18 is a user-side gateway for connecting to the Internet disposed in a user facility on the BGM user side, and music content for BGM connected to the user-side gateway via the Internet Is distributed from the BGM distribution company side, the BGM playback device that broadcasts music for BGM within the user facility, and the portable information terminal of the user who desires to purchase the music content disposed in the user facility And a music content sales device for distributing the music content to the purchaser's portable information terminal when a purchase request signal for the music content is generated.

  According to the invention described in claim 18, when a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is purchased from the music content sales apparatus arranged in the user facility. Since it is distributed to the portable information terminal of the applicant, even if the song ID is not used, the necessary music content can be purchased immediately even if the broadcast time is unknown or the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, it is possible to obtain a success fee in accordance with the effect of attracting customers by providing services to purchasers and sales from content distribution companies.

  According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the storage means for storing all the music contents distributed via the Internet, and the use after selecting the music contents stored in the storage means. And music selection means for broadcasting music in the person's facility.

  According to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided storage means for storing all and music selection means for broadcasting music in the user facility after selecting music from the music content stored in the storage means. There will be more choices for those who wish to purchase, leading to improved customer satisfaction.

  According to a twentieth aspect of the invention, in the invention of the eighteenth aspect, the music content distributed via the Internet is stored for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcast music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before. It has a function, and the music content that can be requested by the purchase applicant is limited to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music.

  According to the twentieth aspect of the present invention, the music content that is saved by n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music to n + 1 (1 ≦ n) previous music and that can be requested by the purchaser is currently broadcast. By limiting to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the current music, music content can be purchased immediately even if the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, by limiting the music content to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music, it is not necessary to store extra data, and the memory capacity can be reduced accordingly.

  In the invention described in claim 21, in the invention described in claim 18, the music content distributed via the Internet is not stored, and only the music broadcast in the user facility is limited to be available for purchase. It is characterized by that.

  According to the twenty-first aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary to store extra data by restricting only music that is broadcast in the user's facility without storing music content, so that it is not necessary to store extra data, and the corresponding memory capacity Can be reduced.

  The invention according to claim 22 is the invention according to any one of claims 18 to 21, wherein a plurality of music content sales apparatuses for receiving a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a purchaser of the music content are provided. It is characterized in that it is installed on each customer table in the user facility.

  According to the twenty-second aspect of the present invention, a plurality of music content sales apparatuses are installed on each customer table in the user facility, so that purchase can be made immediately when interested in the music content. Can lead to action.

  The invention according to claim 23 is the invention according to any one of claims 18 to 21, wherein the music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content is the user. An order sheet that is installed only at the checkout in the facility, distributed to each customer table in the user facility and filled with the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased by the person who wishes to purchase the music content, and at the time of settlement When the listening time entered in the order sheet is input to the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal and immediately settled at the checkout office.

  According to the invention described in claim 23, not only the installation cost of the music content sales apparatus is reduced, but also the music content sales price can be charged together with the price consumed at the user facility. Sales opportunities can also be obtained for purchase applicants who are hesitant to settle.

  The invention according to claim 24 is the invention according to any one of claims 18 to 22, wherein the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, and settlement at a later date with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. It is characterized by having performed.

  According to the invention described in claim 24, the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, and the purchase applicant does not have cash with him by making a settlement at a later date with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. Can also be purchased, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  The invention according to claim 25 is the invention according to any one of claims 18 to 22, wherein payment is made at a later date using the Internet.

  According to the invention described in claim 25, by performing settlement at a later date using the Internet, it becomes possible for the purchase applicant to make a purchase without having any cash, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  According to the twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a distribution-side gateway for connecting to the Internet disposed in a distribution facility on the BGM distribution company side, and BGM music content connected to the distribution-side gateway via the Internet. A BGM distribution server that distributes to a user side and a music database that is connected to the BGM distribution server and stores music content are provided.

  According to the twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, when a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is purchased from the music content sales apparatus arranged in the user facility. Since it is distributed to the portable information terminal of the applicant, even if the song ID is not used, the necessary music content can be purchased immediately even if the broadcast time is unknown or the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, it is possible to obtain a success fee in accordance with the effect of attracting customers by providing services to purchasers and sales from content distribution companies.

  In the invention described in claim 27, when the purchase request signal for the music content is generated in the user facility on the BGM user side that broadcasts the music content distributed from the BGM distribution company apparatus via the Internet, the music Content is distributed.

  According to the twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to purchase a desired music content even if a song title or an artist is unknown only by generating a purchase request signal for the music content.

  The invention according to claim 28 is a BGM distribution company device for distributing GM music content, and the music content distributed from the BGM distribution company device via the Internet, and purchase of the music content The BGM distribution in a music content sales system including a BGM distribution device that distributes the music content to the portable information terminal of the purchaser when the purchase request signal of the music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the applicant When a purchase request signal for the music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content to the computer of the device, the music content is purchased from a music content sales device arranged in the user facility. It is characterized by executing a process distributed to the portable information terminal of the applicant.

  According to the twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, when a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is received from the music content sales apparatus arranged in the user facility. Since it is distributed to the portable information terminal of the purchase requester, the necessary music content can be purchased immediately even if the broadcast time is unknown or the song title or artist name is unknown without using the song ID. Further, it is possible to obtain a success fee in accordance with the effect of attracting customers by providing services to purchasers and sales from content distribution companies.

  According to a twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the twenty-eighth aspect, all music contents distributed via the Internet are stored in the computer by a storage unit, and after the music selection unit selects a music, It is characterized in that a process of broadcasting music is executed.

  According to the twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, by storing all the music contents with the storing means, it is possible to select and purchase a favorite song from all the stored music contents.

  The invention according to claim 30 is the invention according to claim 28, wherein n + 1 songs from the music currently broadcasting the music content distributed to the computer to the n (1 ≦ n) songs are delivered to the computer. It is characterized in that the processing is performed to store the music contents that can be requested by the purchase applicant and limited to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music.

  According to the thirty-third aspect of the present invention, the music content that is saved by n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music up to n (1 ≦ n) previous songs and can be requested by the purchaser is currently broadcast. By limiting to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the current music, music content can be purchased immediately even if the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, by limiting the music content to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music, it is not necessary to store extra data, and the memory capacity can be reduced accordingly.

  The invention described in claim 31 is the invention described in claim 28, wherein the music content distributed via the Internet is not stored in the computer, and only the music broadcast in the user facility can be purchased. It is characterized in that the processing is performed.

  According to the invention described in claim 31, by restricting the music content not to be stored and only the music broadcast in the user facility to be purchased, there is no need to store extra data, and the memory capacity is increased accordingly. Can be reduced.

  The invention according to claim 32 is the invention according to any one of claims 28 to 31, wherein the computer has a plurality of music content sales apparatuses respectively installed on each customer table in the user facility. A process of receiving a purchase request signal from a mobile information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content is executed.

  According to the invention described in claim 32, by installing a plurality of music content sales apparatuses on each customer table in the user facility, the purchase is immediately made when the purchase applicant becomes interested in the music content. Can lead to action.

  The invention according to claim 33 is the invention according to any one of claims 28 to 31, wherein only one unit is installed in the computer at a clearing house in the user facility, and portable information of a person who wants to purchase music contents is provided. A music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a terminal is entered in an order sheet in which listening time of the purchase desired music content is entered by each purchaser of the music content in each customer table in the user facility When the listening time is input to the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal, and at the same time, a process of making an immediate settlement at the checkout office is executed.

  According to the invention of claim 33, not only the installation cost of the music content sales apparatus is reduced, but also the music content sales price can be charged together with the price consumed at the user facility. Sales opportunities can also be obtained for purchase applicants who are hesitant to settle.

  The invention according to claim 34 is the invention according to any one of claims 28 to 31, wherein when the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, the computer is equipped with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. It is characterized by executing a process for making a settlement at a later date.

  According to the invention of claim 34, the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, and the purchase applicant does not have cash with him by making a settlement at a later date with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. Can also be purchased, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  A thirty-fifth aspect of the invention is the invention according to any one of the twenty-eighth to thirty-first aspects, wherein the computer is caused to execute a process of performing settlement at a later date using the Internet.

  According to the thirty-fifth aspect of the invention, by making a later settlement using the Internet, it becomes possible for the purchase applicant to make a purchase without having any cash, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  According to the thirty-sixth aspect of the present invention, the BGM distribution apparatus that broadcasts the BGM music content distributed via the Internet in the user facility on the BGM user side to the computer of the person who wants to purchase the music content. When a purchase request signal for the music content is generated from a terminal, a program for executing a process of distributing the music content from the music content sales device arranged in the user facility to the portable information terminal of the purchase requester Is recorded.

  According to the thirty-sixth aspect of the present invention, when a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is purchased from the music content sales apparatus arranged in the user facility. Since it is distributed to the portable information terminal of the applicant, even if the song ID is not used, the necessary music content can be purchased immediately even if the broadcast time is unknown or the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, it is possible to obtain a success fee in accordance with the effect of attracting customers by providing services to purchasers and sales from content distribution companies.

  The invention according to claim 37 is the invention according to claim 36, wherein all the music contents distributed via the Internet are stored in the computer by the storage means, and after the music selection means selects the music in the user facility. A program for executing a process of broadcasting music is recorded.

  According to the thirty-seventh aspect of the present invention, by storing all the music contents with the storage means, it is possible to select and purchase a favorite song from all the stored music contents.

  According to a thirty-eighth aspect of the invention, in the thirty-sixth aspect of the invention, n + 1 songs from the music currently broadcast to the computer to the music content distributed via the Internet up to n (1 ≦ n) songs before And a program for executing a process of limiting the music content that can be requested by the purchase applicant to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music. To do.

  According to the thirty-eighth aspect of the present invention, music content that can be saved by n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music to n + 1 (1 ≦ n) previous songs and that can be requested by the purchase applicant is currently broadcast. By limiting to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the current music, music content can be purchased immediately even if the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, by limiting the music content to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music, it is not necessary to store extra data, and the memory capacity can be reduced accordingly.

  The invention according to claim 39 is the invention according to claim 36, wherein the music content distributed via the Internet is not stored in the computer, and only the music broadcast in the user facility can be purchased. A program for executing the processing is recorded.

  According to the 39th aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary to store extra data by limiting the music content that is broadcast in the user facility without storing the music content, so that it is not necessary to store extra data, and the memory capacity is increased accordingly. Can be reduced.

  The invention according to claim 40 is the invention according to any one of claims 36 to 39, wherein the computer has a plurality of music content sales apparatuses respectively installed on each customer table in the user facility. A program for executing a process of receiving a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content is recorded.

  According to the invention of claim 40, by installing a plurality of music content sales apparatuses on each customer table in the user facility, purchase is made immediately when the purchase applicant becomes interested in the music content. Can lead to action.

  The invention according to claim 41 is the invention according to any one of claims 36 to 39, wherein only one unit is installed in the clearing place in the user facility on the computer, and portable information of a person who wants to purchase music contents A music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a terminal is entered in an order sheet in which listening time of the purchase desired music content is entered by each purchaser of the music content in each customer table in the user facility When a listening time is input to the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal, and a program for executing a process of making an immediate settlement at the checkout office is recorded.

  According to the invention of claim 41, not only the installation cost of the music content sales apparatus is reduced, but also the music content sales price can be charged together with the price consumed at the user facility. Sales opportunities can also be obtained for purchase applicants who are hesitant to settle.

  The invention according to claim 42 is the invention according to any one of claims 36 to 39, wherein when the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, the computer is equipped with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. A program for executing a process for making a settlement at a later date is recorded.

  According to the invention of claim 42, the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with a built-in electronic money, and the person who wants to purchase does not have any cash by making a settlement at a later date with the portable information terminal with a built-in electronic money. Can also be purchased, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  The invention according to claim 43 is the invention according to any one of claims 36 to 39, characterized in that a program for causing the computer to execute a process of performing settlement at a later date using the Internet is recorded.

  According to the invention as set forth in claim 43, by making settlement at a later date using the Internet, it becomes possible for the purchase applicant to make a purchase without having any cash, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  According to a 44th aspect of the present invention, a BGM distribution company apparatus for distributing music content for BGM, a music content distributed from the BGM distribution company apparatus via the Internet, and the purchase of the music content The BGM distribution in a music content sales system including a BGM distribution device that distributes the music content to the portable information terminal of the purchaser when the purchase request signal of the music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the applicant When the purchase request signal for the music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is received from the music content sales device arranged in the user facility. A process of delivering to the portable information terminal of the purchase applicant is executed. .

  According to the invention of claim 44, when a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is purchased from the music content sales apparatus arranged in the user facility. Since it is distributed to the portable information terminal of the applicant, even if the song ID is not used, the necessary music content can be purchased immediately even if the broadcast time is unknown or the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, it is possible to obtain a success fee in accordance with the effect of attracting customers by providing services to purchasers and sales from content distribution companies.

  According to a 45th aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the 44th aspect, all the music contents distributed via the Internet are stored in the computer by the storage means, and after the music selection means selects the music in the user facility. It is characterized in that a process of broadcasting music is executed.

  According to the invention of claim 45, by storing all the music contents by the storage means, it is possible to select and purchase a favorite song from all the stored music contents.

  The invention according to claim 46 is the invention according to claim 44, wherein n + 1 songs from the music currently broadcasting the music content distributed to the computer to n (1 ≦ n) songs are delivered to the computer. It is characterized in that the processing is performed to store the music contents that can be requested by the purchase applicant and limited to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music.

  According to the invention of claim 46, music contents that can be saved by n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music up to n (1 ≦ n) previous songs and that can be requested by the purchaser are currently broadcast. By limiting to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the current music, music content can be purchased immediately even if the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, by limiting the music content to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music, it is not necessary to store extra data, and the memory capacity can be reduced accordingly.

  The invention according to claim 47 is the invention according to claim 44, wherein the music content distributed via the Internet is not stored in the computer, and only the music broadcast in the user facility can be purchased. It is characterized in that the processing is performed.

  According to the 47th aspect of the present invention, it is not necessary to store extra data by limiting the music content that is broadcast in the user facility without storing the music content, so that it is not necessary to store extra data, and the memory capacity is increased accordingly. Can be reduced.

  The invention according to claim 48 is the invention according to any one of claims 44 to 47, wherein the computer has a plurality of music content sales apparatuses respectively installed on each customer table in the user facility. A process of receiving a purchase request signal from a mobile information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content is executed.

  According to the invention described in claim 48, by restricting the music content not to be stored and only the music broadcast in the user facility can be purchased, there is no need to store extra data, and the memory capacity is increased accordingly. Can be reduced.

  According to a 49th aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the 44th to 47th aspects, only one unit is installed in the clearing house in the user facility on the computer, and portable information of a person who wants to purchase music contents A music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a terminal is entered in an order sheet in which listening time of the purchase desired music content is entered by each purchaser of the music content in each customer table in the user facility When the listening time is input to the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal, and at the same time, a process of making an immediate settlement at the checkout office is executed.

  According to the invention of claim 49, not only the installation cost of the music content sales apparatus is reduced, but also the music content sales price can be charged together with the price consumed at the user facility. Sales opportunities can also be obtained for purchase applicants who are hesitant to settle.

  The invention according to claim 50 is the invention according to any one of claims 44 to 47, wherein, when the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, the computer is equipped with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. It is characterized by executing a process for making a settlement at a later date.

  According to the invention of claim 50, the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, and the purchase applicant does not have cash with him by making a settlement at a later date with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. Can also be purchased, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  The invention according to claim 51 is characterized in that, in the invention according to any one of claims 44 to 47, the computer is caused to execute a process of performing later settlement using the Internet.

  According to the invention as set forth in claim 51, by making a settlement at a later date using the Internet, it becomes possible for the purchase applicant to make a purchase without having any cash, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  The invention according to claim 52 is a BGM distribution company apparatus for distributing music content for BGM, and the music content distributed from the BGM distribution company apparatus via the Internet, and purchase of the music content A BGM distribution apparatus in a music content sales system including a BGM distribution apparatus that distributes the music content to the portable information terminal of the purchaser when the purchase request signal of the music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the applicant When the purchase request signal for the music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is requested to be purchased from the music content sales apparatus arranged in the user facility. Recorded a program that executes the process to be delivered to the person's personal digital assistant And it features.

  According to the invention described in claim 52, when a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is purchased from the music content sales apparatus arranged in the user facility. Since it is distributed to the portable information terminal of the applicant, even if the song ID is not used, the necessary music content can be purchased immediately even if the broadcast time is unknown or the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, it is possible to obtain a success fee in accordance with the effect of attracting customers by providing services to purchasers and sales from content distribution companies.

  The invention according to claim 53 is the invention according to claim 52, wherein all the music contents distributed via the Internet are stored in the computer by the storage means and the music selection means selects the music in the user facility. A program for executing a process of broadcasting music is recorded.

  According to the invention as set forth in claim 53, by storing all the music contents with the storing means, it is possible to select and purchase a favorite song from all the stored music contents.

  The invention according to claim 54 is the invention according to claim 52, wherein n + 1 songs from the music currently broadcast to the computer to music content distributed via the Internet up to n (1 ≦ n) songs before And a program for executing a process of limiting the music content that can be requested by the purchase applicant to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music. To do.

  According to the 55th aspect of the present invention, the music content that can be saved by n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music to n + 1 (1 ≦ n) previous music and can be requested by the purchaser is broadcasted. By limiting to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the current music, music content can be purchased immediately even if the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, by limiting the music content to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music, it is not necessary to store extra data, and the memory capacity can be reduced accordingly.

  The invention according to claim 55 is the invention according to claim 52, wherein the music content distributed via the Internet is not stored in the computer, and only the music broadcast in the user facility can be purchased. A program for executing the processing is recorded.

  According to the invention of claim 55, it is not necessary to store extra data by restricting only music that is broadcast in the user's facility without storing music content, so that it is not necessary to store extra data, and the memory capacity is increased accordingly. Can be reduced.

  The invention according to claim 56 is the invention according to any one of claims 52 to 55, wherein the computer has a plurality of music content sales apparatuses respectively installed on each customer table in the user facility. A program for executing a process of receiving a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content is recorded.

  According to the invention of claim 56, by installing a plurality of music content sales apparatuses on each customer table in the user facility, purchase is made immediately when the purchase applicant becomes interested in the music content. Can lead to action.

  According to a 57th aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the 52nd to 53rd aspects, the portable information of a person who wants to purchase music contents is installed in the computer at a single clearing house in the user facility. A music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a terminal is entered in an order sheet in which listening time of the purchase desired music content is entered by each purchaser of the music content in each customer table in the user facility When a listening time is input to the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal, and a program for executing a process of making an immediate settlement at the checkout office is recorded.

  According to the invention described in claim 57, not only the installation cost of the music content sales apparatus is reduced, but also the music content sales price can be charged together with the price consumed at the user facility. Sales opportunities can also be obtained for purchase applicants who are hesitant to settle.

  The invention according to claim 58 is the invention according to any one of claims 52 to 55, wherein when the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, the computer is equipped with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. A program for executing a process for making a settlement at a later date is recorded.

  According to the invention of claim 58, the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with a built-in electronic money, and the person who wants to purchase does not have any cash by making a settlement at a later date with the portable information terminal with a built-in electronic money. Can also be purchased, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  The invention according to a 59th aspect is the invention according to any one of the 52nd to 55th aspects, wherein a program for causing the computer to execute a process of performing settlement at a later date using the Internet is recorded.

  According to the 59th aspect of the invention, by making a later settlement using the Internet, it becomes possible for the purchase applicant to make a purchase without having any cash, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  According to a sixty-sixth aspect of the present invention, a BGM distribution company device for distributing music content for BGM, a music content distributed from the BGM distribution company device via the Internet, and the purchase of the music content The portable information in a music content sales system including a BGM distribution device that distributes the music content to the portable information terminal of the purchaser when the purchase request signal of the music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the applicant When a purchase request signal for the music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the user who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is purchased from a music content sales device arranged in the user facility. It is characterized by executing a process distributed to the portable information terminal of the applicant.

  According to the sixty-sixth aspect of the present invention, when a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is purchased from the music content sales apparatus arranged in the user facility. Since it is distributed to the portable information terminal of the applicant, even if the song ID is not used, the necessary music content can be purchased immediately even if the broadcast time is unknown or the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, it is possible to obtain a success fee in accordance with the effect of attracting customers by providing services to purchasers and sales from content distribution companies.

  The invention according to claim 61 is the invention according to claim 60, wherein all the music contents distributed via the Internet are stored in the computer by the storage means and the music selection means selects the music in the user facility. It is characterized in that a process of broadcasting music is executed.

  According to the sixty-first aspect of the present invention, by storing all the music contents with the storing means, it is possible to select and purchase a favorite song from all the stored music contents.

  The invention according to claim 62 is the invention according to claim 60, wherein n + 1 songs from the music currently broadcasting the music content distributed to the computer to n (1 ≦ n) songs are sent to the computer. It is characterized in that the processing is performed to store the music contents that can be requested by the purchase applicant and limited to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music.

  According to the invention of claim 62, music contents that can be saved by n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music to n + 1 (1 ≦ n) previous songs and that can be requested by the purchase applicant are currently broadcast. By limiting to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the current music, music content can be purchased immediately even if the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, by limiting the music content to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music, it is not necessary to store extra data, and the memory capacity can be reduced accordingly.

  The invention according to claim 63 is the invention according to claim 60, wherein the music content distributed via the Internet is not stored in the computer, and only the music broadcast in the user facility can be purchased. It is characterized in that the processing is performed.

  According to the 63rd aspect of the present invention, by limiting the music content that is broadcasted in the user facility without saving the music content, it is not necessary to store extra data, and the memory capacity is increased accordingly. Can be reduced.

  The invention according to claim 64 is the invention according to any one of claims 60 to 63, wherein the computer has a plurality of music content sales apparatuses respectively installed on each customer table in the user facility. A process of receiving a purchase request signal from a mobile information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content is executed.

  According to the invention of claim 64, by installing a plurality of music content sales apparatuses on each customer table in the user facility, purchase is made immediately when the purchase applicant becomes interested in the music content. Can lead to action.

  The invention according to claim 65 is the invention according to any one of claims 60 to 63, wherein only one of the computers is installed at a clearing house in the user facility and portable information of a person who wants to purchase music content is provided. A music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a terminal is entered in an order sheet in which listening time of the purchase desired music content is entered by each purchaser of the music content in each customer table in the user facility When the listening time is input to the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal, and at the same time, a process of making an immediate settlement at the checkout office is executed.

  According to the invention of claim 65, not only the installation cost of the music content sales apparatus is reduced, but also the music content sales price can be charged together with the price consumed at the user facility. Sales opportunities can also be obtained for purchase applicants who are hesitant to settle.

  The invention according to claim 66 is the invention according to any one of claims 60 to 63, wherein when the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, the computer is equipped with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. It is characterized by executing a process for making a settlement at a later date.

  According to the invention of claim 66, the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, and the purchase applicant does not have cash with him by making a settlement at a later date with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. Can also be purchased, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  The invention according to claim 67 is the invention according to any one of claims 60 to 63, characterized in that the computer is caused to execute processing for performing settlement at a later date using the Internet.

  According to the 67th aspect of the invention, by making a later settlement using the Internet, it becomes possible for the purchase applicant to make a purchase without having any cash, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  The invention according to claim 68 is a BGM distribution company apparatus for distributing music content for BGM, and the music content distributed from the BGM distribution company apparatus via the Internet, and purchase of the music content A portable information terminal in a music content sales system including a BGM distribution device that distributes the music content to the portable information terminal of the purchase applicant when the purchase request signal of the music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the applicant When the purchase request signal for the music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is requested to be purchased from the music content sales apparatus arranged in the user facility. Recorded a program to execute the process distributed to the mobile information terminal And butterflies.

  According to the 68th aspect of the present invention, when a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is purchased from the music content sales apparatus arranged in the user facility. Since it is distributed to the portable information terminal of the applicant, even if the song ID is not used, the necessary music content can be purchased immediately even if the broadcast time is unknown or the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, it is possible to obtain a success fee in accordance with the effect of attracting customers by providing services to purchasers and sales from content distribution companies.

  The invention according to claim 69 is the invention according to claim 68, wherein the music contents distributed via the Internet are all stored in the computer by the storage means and the music selection means selects the music in the user facility. A program for executing a process of broadcasting music is recorded.

  According to the 69th aspect of the present invention, by storing all the music contents with the storage means, it is possible to select and purchase a favorite song from all the stored music contents.

  The invention according to claim 70 is the invention according to claim 68, wherein in the invention according to claim 68, n + 1 songs from the music currently broadcast to the computer to the music content distributed via the Internet up to n (1 ≦ n) songs before And a program for executing a process of limiting the music content that can be requested by the purchase applicant to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music. To do.

  According to the seventy-seventh aspect of the present invention, music content that can be saved by n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music up to n (1 ≦ n) previous songs and that can be requested by the purchase applicant is currently broadcast. By limiting to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the current music, music content can be purchased immediately even if the song title or artist name is unknown. Further, by limiting the music content to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music, it is not necessary to store extra data, and the memory capacity can be reduced accordingly.

  The invention according to claim 71 is the invention according to claim 68, wherein the music content distributed via the Internet is not stored in the computer and only the music broadcast in the user facility can be purchased. A program for executing the processing is recorded.

  According to the invention of claim 71, it is not necessary to store extra data by restricting only music broadcast in the user facility without storing music content, and thus it is not necessary to store extra data, and the memory capacity is increased accordingly. Can be reduced.

  The invention according to claim 72 is the invention according to any one of claims 68 to 71, wherein the computer has a plurality of music content sales apparatuses respectively installed on each customer table in the user facility. A program for executing a process of receiving a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content is recorded.

  According to the invention of claim 72, by installing a plurality of music content sales apparatuses on each customer table in the user facility, purchase is made immediately when the purchase applicant becomes interested in the music content. Can lead to action.

  The invention according to claim 73 is the invention according to any one of claims 68 to 71, wherein only one of the computers is installed at a clearing house in the user facility and portable information of a person who wants to purchase music contents is provided. A music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a terminal is entered in an order sheet in which listening time of the purchase desired music content is entered by each purchaser of the music content in each customer table in the user facility When a listening time is input to the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal, and a program for executing a process of making an immediate settlement at the checkout office is recorded.

  According to the invention of claim 73, not only the installation cost of the music content sales apparatus is reduced, but also the music content sales price can be charged together with the price consumed at the user facility. Sales opportunities can also be obtained for purchase applicants who are hesitant to settle.

  The invention according to claim 74 is the invention according to any one of claims 68 to 71, wherein when the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, the computer is equipped with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. A program for executing a process for making a settlement at a later date is recorded.

  According to the invention of claim 74, the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with a built-in electronic money, and the purchase applicant does not have cash with him by making a settlement at a later date with the portable information terminal with a built-in electronic money. Can also be purchased, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  The invention according to claim 75 is the invention according to any one of claims 68 to 71, characterized in that a program for causing the computer to execute a process of performing later settlement using the Internet is recorded.

  According to the invention as set forth in claim 75, by making settlement at a later date using the Internet, it becomes possible for the purchase applicant to make a purchase without having any cash, so the willingness to purchase can be increased.

  According to the present invention, when a music content purchase request signal is generated from the mobile information terminal of the music content purchaser, the music content is carried by the purchaser's mobile phone from the music content sales apparatus arranged in the user facility. Since the information is distributed to the information terminal, the necessary music content can be purchased immediately even if the broadcast time is unknown or the song title or artist name is unknown without using the song ID. Further, it is possible to obtain a success fee in accordance with the effect of attracting customers by providing services to purchasers and sales from content distribution companies.

〔Characteristic〕
This embodiment provides means for purchasing music content on the spot when a consumer listens to BGM at a restaurant or the like.
Embodiment
The music content sales method of the present embodiment broadcasts music content for BGM distributed via the Internet in a user facility on the BGM user side, and the music content from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content. When the purchase request signal is generated, the music content is distributed from the music content sales apparatus arranged in the user facility to the mobile information terminal of the purchase requester.

  In addition to the above configuration, the music content sales method of the present embodiment stores all the music content distributed via the Internet by the storage means, and after the music selection means selects the music, it broadcasts the music in the user facility. The music content distributed via the Internet may be stored only for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the music content that the purchase applicant can request. Alternatively, it may be limited to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the music content sales method of the present embodiment may be configured to limit the purchase of only the music broadcast in the user facility without storing the music content distributed via the Internet. A plurality of music content sales apparatuses that receive purchase request signals from portable information terminals of music content purchasers may be installed on each customer table in the user facility.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the music content sales method of the present embodiment has only one music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a mobile information terminal of a user who wants to purchase music content at a clearing house in the user facility. Distribute an order sheet in which the listening time of the desired music content is entered by each customer's table in the user facility and sell the listening time entered in the order sheet at the time of settlement. When input to the device, the music content may be distributed to the mobile information terminal and immediately settled at the checkout station. The mobile information terminal is a mobile information terminal with built-in electronic money, You may make it carry out a settlement at a later date, and you may make a settlement at a later date using the internet.

  The music content sales system according to the present embodiment broadcasts music content distributed from a BGM distributor company device for distributing music content for BGM and the BGM distributor company device via the Internet, and When a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the purchase requester, the BGM distribution device distributes the music content to the mobile information terminal of the purchase requester.

  The music content sales system of the present embodiment is arranged in a distribution facility on the BGM distribution company side and distributes BGM music content to the user facility side on the BGM user side via the Internet; A BGM playback apparatus that broadcasts music content distributed in the user facility and distributed via the Internet in the user facility, and a portable information terminal that generates a purchase request signal for the music content owned by the purchaser of the music content And a music content sales apparatus that distributes music content to a mobile information terminal of a purchase requester when it receives a purchase request signal from a mobile information terminal and is arranged in a user facility.

  In addition to the above configuration, the music content sales system according to the present embodiment includes a storage unit that stores all the music content that is arranged in a user facility and distributed via the Internet, and a music content that is stored in the storage unit. Music selection means for broadcasting the music in the user facility after selecting the music, from the music currently broadcasting the music content distributed via the Internet to n (1 ≦ n) songs before It is also possible to provide a storage function for storing only n + 1 songs, and limit the music content that can be requested by the purchase applicant to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music.

  In addition to the above configuration, the music content sales system according to the present embodiment may be configured to limit the purchase of only the music broadcast in the user facility without storing the music content distributed via the Internet. A plurality of music content sales apparatuses for receiving purchase request signals from portable information terminals of music content purchasers may be installed on each customer table in the user facility.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the music content sales system of the present embodiment has only one music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a mobile information terminal of a user who wants to purchase music content at a checkout office in the user facility. In addition, an order sheet that is distributed to each customer table in the user facility and the listening time of the desired music content is filled in by the music content purchase applicant, and the listening time that is filled in the order sheet at the time of liquidation is sold. When input to the device, the music content may be distributed to the portable information terminal and immediately settled at the checkout. The portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, and the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. The payment may be made at a later date, or the payment may be made at a later date using the Internet.

  The BGM distribution device according to the present embodiment is arranged in a user facility on the BGM user side and connects to the Internet on the user side, and music content for BGM connected to the user side gateway via the Internet. BGM playback device that broadcasts music for BGM within the user facility when distributed from the BGM distributor, and purchase of music content from the mobile information terminal of the user who wants to purchase music content placed in the user facility A music content sales apparatus is provided that distributes music content to a mobile information terminal of a purchase requester when a signal is generated.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the BGM distribution apparatus according to the present embodiment stores a music unit that stores all music content distributed via the Internet, and music in a user facility after selecting music content stored in the storage unit. Music selection means for broadcasting, and a function of storing music content distributed over the Internet for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcast music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before The music content that can be requested by the purchase applicant may be limited to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the BGM distribution apparatus according to the present embodiment may be configured such that music content distributed via the Internet is not stored and only music broadcast in a user facility can be purchased. A plurality of music content sales apparatuses that receive purchase request signals from portable information terminals of content purchasers may be installed on each customer table in the user facility.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the BGM distribution apparatus according to the present embodiment has only one music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a mobile information terminal of a user who wants to purchase music content at a checkout office in the user facility. An order sheet that is distributed to each customer table in the user facility and in which the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased is entered by a person who wishes to purchase the music content, and the listening time entered in the order sheet at the time of settlement When input to the sales apparatus, the music content may be distributed to the portable information terminal and immediately settled at the checkout office.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the BGM distribution apparatus according to the present embodiment may be configured such that the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, and a later date settlement is performed with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. Then, settlement may be performed at a later date.

  The BGM distribution company apparatus according to the present embodiment is arranged in a distribution facility on the BGM distribution company side and is connected to the distribution side gateway for connecting to the Internet, and the BGM music content is connected to the distribution side gateway via the Internet. A BGM distribution server that distributes to a BGM user side and a music database that is connected to the BGM distribution server and stores music content are provided.

  When the portable information terminal of the present embodiment generates a purchase request signal for music content in a user facility on the BGM user side that broadcasts the music content distributed from the BGM distribution company device via the Internet, the music content Is distributed.

  The music content sales program according to the present embodiment broadcasts music content distributed from a BGM distributor company device for distributing music content for BGM and the BGM distributor company device via the Internet, and A computer of a BGM distribution apparatus in a music content sales system including a BGM distribution apparatus that distributes music content to a portable information terminal of a purchase requester when a purchase request signal of music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the purchase requester In addition, when the purchase request signal for the music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is purchased from the mobile content terminal arranged in the user facility. It is characterized in that the process distributed to the server is executed.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the music content sales program of the present embodiment stores all the music content distributed via the Internet in a computer by a storage means, and broadcasts the music in the user facility after selecting the music by the music selection means. You may be allowed to execute the process to store the music content distributed over the Internet for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcast music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the purchase request It is also possible to execute a process of limiting the music content that can be requested by the user to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the music content sales program of the present embodiment executes a process of limiting the music content distributed via the Internet to a computer so that only the music broadcast within the user facility can be purchased. A plurality of music content sales apparatuses installed on each customer table in the user facility may receive a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content. You may make it perform a process.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the music content sales program of the present embodiment has only one computer installed at a clearing house in a user facility and receives music purchase request signals from mobile information terminals of those who wish to purchase music content. When the content sales device inputs the listening time entered in the order sheet in which the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased is entered by each customer's table in the user facility into the music content sales device. The content may be distributed to the portable information terminal and immediately settled at the checkout. When the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money is connected to the computer. You may be allowed to execute a process for making a settlement at a later date. It may be caused to execute the process for settlement at a later date by.

  The recording medium according to the present embodiment stores the BGM music content distributed via the Internet in the BGM distribution device computer that broadcasts the BGM music content on the computer of the BGM distribution device. Recorded a program that executes processing to distribute music content from a music content sales device arranged in a user facility to a mobile information terminal of a purchase requester when a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the terminal It is characterized by.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the recording medium according to the present embodiment stores all the music content distributed via the Internet in a computer using a storage unit, and after the music selection unit selects the music, the process of broadcasting the music in the user facility May be recorded, and the music content distributed via the Internet is stored in the computer for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcast music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before purchasing A program for executing a process of limiting the music content that can be requested by the user to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music may be recorded.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the recording medium according to the present embodiment causes a computer to execute a process of limiting the purchase of only music broadcast in a user facility without storing music content distributed via the Internet. A plurality of music content sales apparatuses installed on each customer table in the user facility receive a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content. You may record the program which performs a process.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the recording medium according to the present embodiment is installed in a computer at a clearing house in a user facility, and receives music purchase information from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content. When the device inputs the listening time entered in the order sheet in which the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased is entered in the table for each customer in the user facility by the user who wishes to purchase the music content, A program that is distributed to a portable information terminal and that executes a process for making an immediate settlement at a checkout may be recorded. When the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, the computer is equipped with a built-in electronic money with portable information terminal. You may record a program that executes a process for making a settlement at a later date. It may be allowed to perform the process for settlement at a later date then.

  The music content sales program according to the present embodiment broadcasts music content distributed from a BGM distributor company device for distributing music content for BGM and the BGM distributor company device via the Internet, and When a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the purchase requester, the BGM distribution business unit device in the music content sales system including the BGM distribution device that distributes the music content to the mobile information terminal of the purchase requester When a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content on the computer, the mobile content of the person who wants to purchase the music content from the music content sales device arranged in the user facility It is characterized by executing a process distributed to a terminal.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the music content sales program of the present embodiment stores all the music content distributed via the Internet in a computer by a storage means, and broadcasts the music in the user facility after selecting the music by the music selection means. You may be allowed to execute the process to store the music content distributed over the Internet for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcast music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the purchase request It is also possible to execute a process of limiting the music content that can be requested by the user to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the music content sales program of the present embodiment executes a process of limiting the music content distributed via the Internet to a computer so that only the music broadcast within the user facility can be purchased. A plurality of music content sales apparatuses installed on each customer table in the user facility may receive a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content. The processing may be executed, and only one computer is installed in a clearing house in the user facility, and a music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content is used. The listening time of the music content desired to be purchased by the customer who wishes to purchase the music content is entered in each customer table in the customer facility. When you enter the order sheet listening time entered in the music content vending machine that may be caused to execute a process of immediate settlement at the checkout counter along with the music content is delivered to the portable information terminal.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the music content sales program according to the present embodiment causes a computer to execute a process for making a settlement at a later date on a portable information terminal with a built-in electronic money when the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with a built-in electronic money. Alternatively, the computer may be caused to execute processing for performing settlement at a later date using the Internet.

  The recording medium of the present embodiment broadcasts music content distributed from a BGM distributor company device for distributing music content for BGM and the BGM distributor company device via the Internet, and desires to purchase the music content When a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the user, the computer of the BGM distribution device in the music content sales system including the BGM distribution device that distributes the music content to the mobile information terminal of the purchase applicant When a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the user who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is distributed from the music content sales device arranged in the user facility to the mobile information terminal of the purchase user. A program for executing the processing is recorded.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the recording medium according to the present embodiment stores all the music content distributed via the Internet in a computer using a storage unit, and after the music selection unit selects the music, the process of broadcasting the music in the user facility May be recorded, and the music content distributed via the Internet is stored in the computer for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcast music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before purchasing A program for executing a process of limiting the music content that can be requested by the user to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music may be recorded.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the recording medium according to the present embodiment causes a computer to execute a process of limiting the purchase of only music broadcast in a user facility without storing music content distributed via the Internet. A plurality of music content sales apparatuses installed on each customer table in the user facility receive a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content. You may record the program which performs a process.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the recording medium according to the present embodiment is installed in a computer at a clearing house in a user facility, and receives music purchase information from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content. When the device inputs the listening time entered in the order sheet in which the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased is entered in the table for each customer in the user facility by the user who wishes to purchase the music content, A program that is distributed to a portable information terminal and that executes a process for making an immediate settlement at a checkout may be recorded. When the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, the computer is equipped with a built-in electronic money with portable information terminal. You may record a program that executes a process for making a settlement at a later date. It may be recorded program for executing the process for settlement at a later date then.

  The music content sales program according to the present embodiment broadcasts music content distributed from a BGM distributor company device for distributing music content for BGM and the BGM distributor company device via the Internet, and When a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the purchase requester, the computer of the mobile information terminal in the music content sales system including the BGM distribution device that distributes the music content to the mobile information terminal of the purchase requester In addition, when a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is sent from the music content sales device arranged in the user facility to the mobile information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content. The distributed processing is executed.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the music content sales program of the present embodiment stores all the music content distributed via the Internet in a computer by a storage means, and broadcasts the music in the user facility after selecting the music by the music selection means. The computer may store and purchase music content distributed over the Internet for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcast music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the music. You may make it perform the process which restrict | limits the music content which an applicant can desire to n (1 <= n) music ahead of the music currently broadcast.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the music content sales program of the present embodiment executes a process of limiting the music content distributed via the Internet to a computer so that only the music broadcast within the user facility can be purchased. A plurality of music content sales apparatuses installed on each customer table in the user facility may receive a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content. The processing may be executed, and only one computer is installed in a clearing house in the user facility, and a music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content is used. The listening time of the music content desired to be purchased by the customer who wishes to purchase the music content is entered in each customer table in the customer facility. When you enter the order sheet listening time entered in the music content vending machine that may be caused to execute a process of immediate settlement at the checkout counter along with the music content is delivered to the portable information terminal.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the music content sales program according to the present embodiment causes a computer to execute a process for making a settlement at a later date on a portable information terminal with a built-in electronic money when the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with a built-in electronic money. Alternatively, the computer may be caused to execute processing for performing settlement at a later date using the Internet.

  The recording medium of the present embodiment broadcasts music content distributed from a BGM distributor company device for distributing music content for BGM and the BGM distributor company device via the Internet, and desires to purchase the music content When a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the user, the computer of the mobile information terminal in the music content sales system including the BGM distribution device that distributes the music content to the mobile information terminal of the purchase user When a purchase request signal for music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the user who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is distributed from the music content sales device arranged in the user facility to the mobile information terminal of the purchase user. A program for executing the processing is recorded.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the recording medium according to the present embodiment stores all the music content distributed via the Internet in a computer using a storage unit, and after the music selection unit selects the music, the process of broadcasting the music in the user facility May be recorded, and the music content distributed via the Internet is stored in the computer for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcast music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before purchasing A program for executing a process of limiting the music content that can be requested by the user to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music may be recorded.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the recording medium according to the present embodiment causes a computer to execute a process of limiting the purchase of only music broadcast in a user facility without storing music content distributed via the Internet. A plurality of music content sales apparatuses installed on each customer table in the user facility receive a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content. You may record the program which performs a process.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the recording medium according to the present embodiment is installed in a computer at a clearing house in a user facility, and receives music purchase information from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content. When the device inputs the listening time entered in the order sheet in which the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased is entered in the table for each customer in the user facility by the user who wishes to purchase the music content, A program that is distributed to a portable information terminal and that executes a process for making an immediate settlement at a checkout may be recorded. When the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, the computer is equipped with a built-in electronic money with portable information terminal. You may record a program that executes a process for making a settlement at a later date. It may be recorded program for executing the process for settlement at a later date then.

〔Constitution〕
Next, the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a music content sales system to which a music content sales method according to the present invention is applied.
Referring to FIG. 1, the music content sales system according to the present embodiment includes a mobile information terminal 10 of a consumer 1, devices 20, 21, and 22 on a BGM user 2 side, and devices of a BGM distributor 3. 30, 31, 32. 20 is a user-side gateway 20, 21 is a BGM playback device, 22 is a music content selling device, 30 is a distributor-side gateway, 31 is a BGM distribution server 31, and 32 is a music piece. DB (database) 32.

The consumer 1 is a customer such as a restaurant, a restaurant, a coffee shop, and the like, and is also an owner of the portable information terminal 10.
The BGM user 2 is a manager of a store that uses BGM distribution, such as a restaurant, and is also an owner of the gateway 20, the BGM playback device 21, and the music content sales device 22.

  The BGM distributor 3 is a music content distributor that distributes BGM, and is also the owner of the gateway 30, the BGM distribution server 31, and the music DB 32.

  The portable information terminal 10 is a mobile phone with an external communication function such as an Internet connection device or an infrared communication device.

The gateway 20 is for connecting the Internet network to the BGM playback device 21 and the music content sales device 22, and is installed in the user facility on the BGM user 2 side.
The BGM playback device 21 is a device for playing back the BGM distributed by the BGM distribution company 3, and is installed in a user facility (for example, a restaurant) on the BGM user 2 side.
The music content sales device 22 is a device for selling music content, and includes music selection means, music content storage means, music content transmission means, and payment means. The BGM distributor 3 uses BGM. It is installed on each table in the user facility owned by the person 2.

Here, although there is no need for music selection means (only the currently playing BGM can be sold), considering the time when the consumer 1 examines whether or not to purchase after listening to the BGM, It is desirable that there is a selection means such as “a previous song,... N previous song”.
In this case, since it is meaningless to select indefinitely, in reality, about 3 songs are preferable (n = 2).
Although there is no need for music content storage means, it is desirable to have a storage function for the number of songs set by the music selection means (for example, it is desirable to have a semiconductor memory having a capacity capable of recording music for 3 songs).

When there is no music selection means, every time music content is selected from the consumer 1, it is downloaded from the music DB 32 through the BGM distribution server 31 of the BGM distribution company 3.
The transmission means is capable of transmitting music content to an infrared communication compatible mobile phone by infrared communication. Note that the transmission means may be other methods such as Bluetooth or the Internet.

  The payment means is preferably one that supports payment with a mobile phone with built-in electronic money, but may be Internet payment (so-called vending machine) in consideration of the number of spread (using cash payment or card payment) However, in this case, since it is an artificial arrangement, there is no settlement means.

  The gateway 30 is for connecting the Internet 100 to the BGM distribution server 31 and the music DB 32 as a BGM distribution system, and is installed in the distribution facility of the BGM distribution company 3.

  The BGM distribution server 31 is an information processing apparatus for managing BGM distribution, and has a BGM distribution function and a distribution management function (distribution time, distribution song name, etc.).

  The music DB 32 is an information processing apparatus having a music content storage function and a function of transmitting music data designated by the BGM distribution server 31.

[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the block of FIG. 1 and the sequence of FIG.
FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram for explaining the operation of the music content sales system shown in FIG.
Referring to FIG. 2, the BGM user 2 concludes a BGM distribution and music content sales contract with the BGM distribution company 3, and then pays a predetermined amount of BGM distribution usage fee (step A1).
The BGM distributor 3 lends the music content sales apparatus 22 to the BGM user 2 and installs it in the store owned by the BGM user (step A2).
The BGM distributor 3 distributes the BGM to the BGM user 2, and the BGM user 2 causes the BGM playback device 21 to flow the distributed BGM into the store (steps A3 to A4).
If the music content sales apparatus 22 has a storage function, the distributed music content is stored in the music content sales apparatus 22 (step A5).

When the consumer 1 wishes to purchase the BGM heard in the store, the consumer 1 selects a song by operating a button (not shown) of the music content sales apparatus 22 installed in each table (step A6). .
The music content sales apparatus 22 transmits the music selected by the consumer 1 to the portable information terminal 10 using Bluetooth or the like, and receives a content fee from the consumer 1 (steps A7 to A8).

  The BGM distribution business operator 3 pays a reward corresponding to the sales performance to the BGM user 2 (step A9).

[Explanation of effects]
The first effect is improved convenience for consumers. The reason is that the music content can be purchased without knowing the title or artist of the BGM flowing in the restaurant.
The second reason is the improvement of sales opportunities for music content distributors. The reason is that by installing a music content sales apparatus in a place where BGM is played, such as a restaurant, it is possible to immediately lead to a purchase act when the consumer becomes interested.
The third reason is to improve profits of restaurants and the like. The reason for this is that a success fee corresponding to the effect of attracting customers by providing services to consumers and the sales from content distribution companies can be obtained.

Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the case where the music content sales apparatus 22 is installed on each table has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the music content sales apparatus 22 is used as a cashier (checkout office). Only one unit will be installed.
In this case, a paper order sheet is distributed to each table for selection of music by the consumer 1.
When the consumer 1 wants to purchase the BGM heard in the store, the consumer 1 enters the listening time on the order sheet, passes the order sheet to the store clerk at the time of settlement, and uses the music content sales apparatus 22 installed at the cash register or the like. To purchase. Note that the music content sales apparatus 22 in this case has a function of specifying the BGM that has flowed at the corresponding time if the time is input.

  In the present embodiment, not only the installation cost of the music content sales apparatus 22 is reduced, but also the music content sales price can be charged together with the food and beverage charges. You can get sales opportunities and you can expect to improve store sales.

  Each embodiment described above is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Also, by recording a program or program having a processing procedure for realizing the method, apparatus, or the like as the above-described embodiment on a recording medium, each function according to the embodiment of the present invention is supplied from the recording medium. The program can be realized by causing the CPU of the music content sales apparatus 22, BGM distribution server 31, or personal digital assistant 10 computer constituting the system to perform processing.
In this case, the present invention can be applied even when an information group including a program is supplied from the above recording medium or from an external recording medium via a network.
That is, the program code read from the recording medium itself realizes the novel function of the present invention, and the recording medium storing the program code and the signal read from the recording medium constitute the present invention. It will be.
As this recording medium, for example, a flexible disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a flash memory, a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, a ROM, an EEPROM, or the like may be used.
According to the program according to the present invention, the music content sales system, the BGM distribution device, the BGM distribution company device, and the portable information terminal controlled by the program realize each function as the above-described embodiment according to the present invention. be able to.

  The present invention can be used for sales of BGM at stores such as restaurants, restaurants, and coffee shops.

It is a block diagram which shows one Example of the music content sales system to which the music content sales method which concerns on this invention is applied. It is a sequence diagram for demonstrating operation | movement of the music content sales system shown in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Consumer 2 BGM user 3 BGM distribution provider 10 Portable information terminal 20, 30 Gateway 21 BGM reproduction apparatus 22 Music content sales apparatus 31 BGM distribution server 32 Music DB

Claims (75)

  When music content for BGM distributed via the Internet is broadcast in a user facility on the BGM user side, and a purchase request signal for the music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content A music content selling method, wherein the music content is distributed from a music content selling device arranged in the user facility to the portable information terminal of the purchase applicant.   2. The music content sales method according to claim 1, wherein all music contents distributed via the Internet are stored by a storage means, and the music is broadcast in the user facility after the music selection means selects the music.   The music content distributed via the Internet is stored only for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before, and the music content that can be desired by the purchaser is currently stored. 2. The music content selling method according to claim 1, wherein the music content is limited to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the music being broadcast.   2. The music content sales method according to claim 1, wherein the music content distributed via the Internet is not stored, and only the music broadcast in the user facility can be purchased.   2. A plurality of music content sales apparatuses for receiving a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase the music content are installed on each customer table in the user facility, respectively. 5. The music content sales method according to any one of 4 above.   Only one music content sales apparatus for receiving a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of the music content purchaser is installed at a clearing house in the user facility, and is placed on each customer table in the user facility. When an order sheet in which the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased is entered by a purchaser of the music content is distributed and the listening time entered in the order sheet at the time of settlement is input to the music content sales apparatus, the music content is The music content sales method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal and immediately settled at the checkout office.   6. The method of selling music contents according to claim 1, wherein the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, and settlement is made at a later date with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. .   6. The music content sales method according to claim 1, wherein settlement is made at a later date using the Internet. A BGM distributor device for distributing music content for BGM;
When the music content distributed from the BGM distribution company device is broadcasted via the Internet and a purchase request signal for the music content is generated from the portable information terminal of the purchaser of the music content, the music content is A music content sales system comprising a BGM distribution device for distributing to a portable information terminal of a purchase requester. A BGM distribution server that is arranged in a distribution facility on the BGM distribution company side and distributes music content for BGM to the user facility side on the BGM user side via the Internet;
A BGM playback device that broadcasts the music content arranged in the user facility and distributed via the Internet in the user facility;
A portable information terminal that is owned by a purchaser of the music content and generates a purchase request signal of the music content;
Music content comprising: a music content sales apparatus that is arranged in the user facility and that distributes the music content to the mobile information terminal of the purchase requester upon receipt of the purchase request signal from the mobile information terminal Sales system. Storage means for storing all the music content arranged in the user facility and distributed via the Internet;
11. The music content sales system according to claim 10, further comprising music selection means for broadcasting music in the user facility after selecting music from the music content stored in the storage means. A storage function for storing n + 1 songs from the currently broadcast music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the music content distributed via the Internet;
11. The music content sales system according to claim 10, wherein the music content that can be requested by the purchase applicant is limited to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music.   11. The music content sales system according to claim 10, wherein the music content distributed via the Internet is not stored, but only music broadcast in the user facility is restricted to purchase.   A plurality of music content sales devices for receiving a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase the music content are installed on each customer table in the user facility, respectively. The music content sales system according to any one of claims 10 to 13. Only one music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of the music content purchaser is installed at a checkout in the user facility,
An order sheet that is distributed to each customer table in the user facility and filled with the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased by a person who wishes to purchase the music content;
When the listening time entered in the order sheet at the time of liquidation is input to the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal and immediately settled at the checkout office. The music content sales system according to any one of claims 10 to 13.   The music according to any one of claims 10 to 14, wherein the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, and a later date settlement is performed with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. Content sales system.   15. The music content sales system according to claim 10, wherein payment is made at a later date using the Internet. A user-side gateway for connecting to the Internet, which is arranged in a user facility on the BGM user side;
A BGM playback device that is connected to the user-side gateway and broadcasts BGM music in the user facility when BGM music content is distributed from the BGM distribution company via the Internet;
Music content that is placed in the user facility and distributed to the mobile information terminal of the purchase requester when the purchase request signal of the music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the purchase requester of the music content A BGM distribution device comprising a sales device. Storage means for storing all music contents distributed via the Internet;
19. The BGM distribution apparatus according to claim 18, further comprising music selection means for broadcasting music in the user facility after selecting music content stored in the storage means. The music content distributed via the Internet has a function of storing only n + 1 songs from the currently broadcast music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before,
19. The BGM distribution apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the music content that can be requested by the purchase applicant is limited to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the currently broadcast music.   19. The BGM distribution apparatus according to claim 18, wherein music contents distributed via the Internet are not stored, but only music broadcast in the user facility is restricted to purchase.   A plurality of music content sales apparatuses that receive a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase the music content are installed on each customer table in the user facility, respectively. Item 22. The BGM distribution device according to any one of Items 18 to 21. Only one music content sales apparatus that receives a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of the music content purchaser is installed at a checkout in the user facility,
An order sheet that is distributed to each customer table in the user facility and filled with the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased by a person who wishes to purchase the music content;
When the listening time entered in the order sheet at the time of liquidation is input to the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal and immediately settled at the checkout office. The BGM distribution device according to any one of claims 18 to 21.   The BGM according to any one of claims 18 to 22, wherein the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money, and a settlement is made at a later date with the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. Distribution device.   23. The BGM distribution apparatus according to claim 18, wherein settlement is made at a later date using the Internet. A distribution-side gateway for connection to the Internet, which is arranged in a distribution facility on the BGM distribution company side;
A BGM distribution server that is connected to the distribution-side gateway and distributes music content for BGM to the BGM user via the Internet;
A BGM distribution company apparatus comprising: a music database connected to the BGM distribution server for storing music content.   The music content is distributed when a purchase request signal for the music content is generated in a user facility on the BGM user side that broadcasts the music content distributed from the BGM distribution company device via the Internet. A portable information terminal. A BGM distribution company apparatus for distributing music content for BGM, and the music content distributed from the BGM distribution company apparatus via the Internet, and the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content from the portable information terminal When a music content purchase request signal is generated, a computer of the BGM distribution apparatus in a music content sales system including a BGM distribution apparatus that distributes the music content to the portable information terminal of the purchase requester,
When a purchase request signal for the music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the user who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is transferred from the music content sales device arranged in the user facility to the mobile information of the purchase requester. A music content sales program for executing a process distributed to a terminal. In the computer,
29. The music according to claim 28, wherein all music contents distributed via the Internet are stored by a storage means, and after music selection by the music selection means, a process of broadcasting music in the user facility is executed. Content sales program. In the computer,
The music content distributed via the Internet is stored only for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before, and the music content that can be desired by the purchaser is currently stored. 29. The music content sales program according to claim 28, wherein a process of limiting to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the music being broadcast is executed. In the computer,
29. The music content sales program according to claim 28, wherein the music content distributed via the Internet is not stored, and processing for restricting purchase of only music broadcast in the user facility is executed. In the computer,
A plurality of music content sales apparatuses respectively installed on each customer table in the user facility execute a process of receiving a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a purchaser of music content. The music content sales program according to any one of claims 28 to 31. In the computer,
A music content sales apparatus, which is installed only at a clearing house in the user facility and receives a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content, stores the music in each customer table in the user facility. When the listening time entered in the order sheet in which the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased by the content purchaser is entered in the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal and the checkout 32. The music content sales program according to claim 28, wherein a process for making an immediate settlement at a place is executed. When the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money,
32. The music content sales program according to claim 28, wherein a process for making a settlement at a later date is executed by the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. In the computer,
The music content sales program according to any one of claims 28 to 31, wherein a process for performing settlement at a later date using the Internet is executed. A BGM distribution device that broadcasts music content for BGM distributed over the Internet in a user facility on the BGM user side,
When a purchase request signal for the music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the user who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is transferred from the music content sales device arranged in the user facility to the mobile information of the purchase requester. A recording medium on which a program for executing processing to be distributed to a terminal is recorded. In the computer,
The music program distributed through the Internet is stored by a storage unit, and after selecting the music by the music selection unit, a program for executing a process of broadcasting music in the user facility is recorded. 36. The recording medium according to 36. In the computer,
The music content distributed via the Internet is stored only for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before, and the music content that can be desired by the purchaser is currently stored. 37. The recording medium according to claim 36, wherein a program for executing a process of restricting to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the music being broadcast is recorded. In the computer,
37. The recording according to claim 36, wherein a program for executing a process of restricting that only music broadcast in the user facility can be purchased without storing music content distributed via the Internet is recorded. Medium. In the computer,
A program for executing a process of receiving a purchase request signal from a mobile information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content is recorded on a plurality of music content sales apparatuses installed on each customer table in the user facility. 40. The recording medium according to any one of claims 36 to 39. In the computer,
A music content sales apparatus, which is installed only at a clearing house in the user facility and receives a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content, stores the music in each customer table in the user facility. When the listening time entered in the order sheet in which the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased by the content purchaser is entered in the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal and the checkout The recording medium according to any one of claims 36 to 39, wherein a program for executing a process for making an immediate settlement at a place is recorded. When the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money,
40. The recording medium according to any one of claims 36 to 39, wherein a program for executing a process for making a settlement at a later date in the electronic money built-in portable information terminal is recorded. In the computer,
The recording medium according to any one of claims 36 to 39, wherein a program for executing a process of performing settlement at a later date using the Internet is recorded. A BGM distribution company apparatus for distributing music content for BGM, and the music content distributed from the BGM distribution company apparatus via the Internet, and the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content from the portable information terminal When a music content purchase request signal is generated, a computer of the BGM distribution company apparatus in a music content sales system including a BGM distribution apparatus that distributes the music content to the mobile information terminal of the purchase requester,
When a purchase request signal for the music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the user who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is transferred from the music content sales device arranged in the user facility to the mobile information of the purchase requester. A music content sales program for executing a process distributed to a terminal. In the computer,
45. The music according to claim 44, wherein all music contents distributed via the Internet are stored by a storage unit, and after the music selection unit selects a music, a process of broadcasting the music in the user facility is executed. Content sales program. In the computer,
The music content distributed via the Internet is stored only for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before, and the music content that can be desired by the purchaser is currently stored. 45. The music content sales program according to claim 44, wherein a process of limiting to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the music being broadcast is executed. In the computer,
45. The music content sales program according to claim 44, wherein the music content distributed via the Internet is not stored, but a process of restricting only the music broadcast in the user facility to purchase is executed. In the computer,
A plurality of music content sales apparatuses respectively installed on each customer table in the user facility execute a process of receiving a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a purchaser of music content. The music content sales program according to any one of claims 44 to 47. In the computer,
A music content sales apparatus, which is installed only at a clearing house in the user facility and receives a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content, stores the music in each customer table in the user facility. When the listening time entered in the order sheet in which the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased by the content purchaser is entered in the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal and the checkout The music content sales program according to any one of claims 44 to 47, wherein a process for making an immediate settlement at a place is executed. When the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money,
48. The music content sales program according to claim 44, wherein a process for making a settlement at a later date is executed by the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. In the computer,
48. The music content sales program according to claim 44, wherein a process of performing settlement at a later date using the Internet is executed. A BGM distribution company apparatus for distributing music content for BGM, and the music content distributed from the BGM distribution company apparatus via the Internet, and the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content from the portable information terminal When a music content purchase request signal is generated, the BGM distribution device in the music content sales system includes a BGM distribution device that distributes the music content to the purchaser's portable information terminal.
When a purchase request signal for the music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the user who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is transferred from the music content sales device arranged in the user facility to the mobile information of the purchase requester. A recording medium on which a program for executing processing to be distributed to a terminal is recorded. In the computer,
The music program distributed through the Internet is stored by a storage unit, and after selecting the music by the music selection unit, a program for executing a process of broadcasting music in the user facility is recorded. 52. The recording medium according to 52. In the computer,
The music content distributed via the Internet is stored only for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before, and the music content that can be desired by the purchaser is currently stored. 53. The recording medium according to claim 52, wherein a program for executing a process of limiting to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the music being broadcast is recorded. In the computer,
53. The recording according to claim 52, wherein a program for executing a process of restricting only music broadcast in the user facility to be purchaseable without storing music content distributed via the Internet is recorded. Medium. In the computer,
A program for executing a process of receiving a purchase request signal from a mobile information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content is recorded on a plurality of music content sales apparatuses installed on each customer table in the user facility. The recording medium according to any one of claims 52 to 55, wherein: In the computer,
A music content sales apparatus, which is installed only at a clearing house in the user facility and receives a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content, stores the music in each customer table in the user facility. When the listening time entered in the order sheet in which the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased by the content purchaser is entered in the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal and the checkout The recording medium according to any one of claims 52 to 53, wherein a program for executing a process for making an immediate settlement at a place is recorded. When the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money,
56. The recording medium according to any one of claims 52 to 55, wherein a program for executing a process for making a settlement at a later date on the electronic money built-in portable information terminal is recorded. In the computer,
The recording medium according to any one of claims 52 to 55, wherein a program for executing a process of performing settlement at a later date using the Internet is recorded. A BGM distribution company apparatus for distributing music content for BGM, and the music content distributed from the BGM distribution company apparatus via the Internet, and the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content from the portable information terminal When a music content purchase request signal is generated, a computer of the mobile information terminal in a music content sales system including a BGM distribution device that distributes the music content to the mobile information terminal of the purchase applicant,
When a purchase request signal for the music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the user who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is transferred from the music content sales device arranged in the user facility to the mobile information of the purchase requester. A music content sales program for executing a process distributed to a terminal. In the computer,
61. The music according to claim 60, wherein all music contents distributed via the Internet are stored by a storage unit, and after the music selection unit selects the music, a process of broadcasting the music in the user facility is executed. Content sales program. In the computer,
The music content distributed via the Internet is stored only for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before, and the music content that can be desired by the purchaser is currently stored. 61. The music contents sales program according to claim 60, wherein a process of restricting to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the music being broadcast is executed. In the computer,
61. The music content sales program according to claim 60, wherein the music content distributed via the Internet is not stored, and processing for restricting purchase of only music broadcast in the user facility is executed. In the computer,
A plurality of music content sales apparatuses respectively installed on each customer table in the user facility execute a process of receiving a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a purchaser of music content. 64. The music content sales program according to any one of claims 60 to 63. In the computer,
A music content sales apparatus, which is installed only at a clearing house in the user facility and receives a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content, stores the music in each customer table in the user facility. When the listening time entered in the order sheet in which the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased by the content purchaser is entered in the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal and the checkout The music content sales program according to any one of claims 60 to 63, wherein a process of making an immediate payment at a place is executed. When the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money,
64. The music content sales program according to any one of claims 60 to 63, wherein a process for making a settlement at a later date is executed by the portable information terminal with built-in electronic money. In the computer,
The music content sales program according to any one of claims 60 to 63, wherein processing for performing settlement at a later date using the Internet is executed. A BGM distribution company apparatus for distributing music content for BGM, and the music content distributed from the BGM distribution company apparatus via the Internet, and the portable information terminal of the person who wants to purchase the music content from the portable information terminal When a purchase request signal for music content is generated, a computer of a portable information terminal in a music content sales system including a BGM distribution device that distributes the music content to the purchaser's portable information terminal;
When a purchase request signal for the music content is generated from the mobile information terminal of the user who wants to purchase the music content, the music content is transferred from the music content sales device arranged in the user facility to the mobile information of the purchase requester. A recording medium on which a program for executing processing to be distributed to a terminal is recorded. In the computer,
The music program distributed through the Internet is stored by a storage unit, and after selecting the music by the music selection unit, a program for executing a process of broadcasting music in the user facility is recorded. 68. The recording medium according to 68. In the computer,
The music content distributed via the Internet is stored only for n + 1 songs from the currently broadcasted music to n (1 ≦ n) songs before, and the music content that can be desired by the purchaser is currently stored. 69. The recording medium according to claim 68, wherein a program for executing a process of limiting to n (1 ≦ n) songs before the music being broadcast is recorded. In the computer,
69. The recording according to claim 68, wherein a program for executing a process of restricting only music broadcast in the user facility to be purchased without storing music content distributed via the Internet is recorded. Medium. In the computer,
A program for executing a process of receiving a purchase request signal from a mobile information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content is recorded on a plurality of music content sales apparatuses installed on each customer table in the user facility. The recording medium according to any one of claims 68 to 71, wherein: In the computer,
A music content sales apparatus, which is installed only at a clearing house in the user facility and receives a purchase request signal from a portable information terminal of a person who wants to purchase music content, stores the music in each customer table in the user facility. When the listening time entered in the order sheet in which the listening time of the music content desired to be purchased by the content purchaser is entered in the music content sales apparatus, the music content is distributed to the portable information terminal and the checkout The recording medium according to any one of claims 68 to 71, wherein a program for executing a process for making an immediate settlement at a place is recorded. When the portable information terminal is a portable information terminal with built-in electronic money,
72. The recording medium according to any one of claims 68 to 71, wherein a program for executing a process for making a settlement at a later date in the electronic money built-in portable information terminal is recorded. In the computer,
The recording medium according to any one of claims 68 to 71, wherein a program for executing a process of performing settlement at a later date using the Internet is recorded.

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