Charge setting revision method, charge setting selection method, charge setting revision device and charge setting selection device

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD [Detailed description of the invention]

【0001】

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

The present invention relates to a charge setting changing method, a charge setting selection method, a charge setting changing device, and a charge setting selection device, and particularly relates to a technique for determining the suitability of a charge setting to be changed or selected.

【0002】

[Conventional technology]

The usage charge of the mobile communication terminal is calculated based on, for example, a charge setting set by a monthly basic charge and a call charge in a predetermined time unit. Then, a plurality of types of this charge setting are set by a combination of a monthly basic charge and a call charge in a predetermined time unit. Therefore, the user of the mobile communication terminal pays the usage charge calculated by the charge setting selected from the plurality of types of charge settings.

【0003】

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

By the way, the usage charge calculated by each charge setting is the basic charge set for each charge setting, the call charge for the predetermined time set for each call time zone, or the type of telephone used by the other party. It is calculated according to complicated setting conditions such as. Therefore, it is difficult for the user to determine which pricing is the optimal pricing when changing or selecting a pricing.

【0004】

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and a charge setting changing method, a charge setting selection method, and a charge setting changing device capable of more accurately determining the suitability of the charge setting to be changed or selected. , Aim to provide a rate setting selection device.

【0005】

[Means for solving problems]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a method for changing a charge setting, which is a condition receiving stage for receiving various conditions related to a usage charge setting input from a user terminal, and various received conditions. Based on the above-mentioned determination stage of calculating the usage fee for each charge setting, the determination stage of determining the charge setting at which the usage charge is the lowest based on the estimated usage charge, and the determined charge setting. An inquiry stage in which information on usage charges and information on usage charges based on the charge settings currently contracted by the user are transmitted to the user terminal to inquire the user whether or not the charge settings can be changed, and the user terminal in response to the inquiry. It is characterized by having a change stage of receiving the charge setting change instruction input from the user and changing the charge setting contracted by the user to the determined charge setting.

【0006】

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in the charge setting changing method according to claim 1, the user terminal is a mobile communication terminal, and the usage charge includes a call charge of the mobile communication terminal. It is supposed to be.

【0007】

The invention according to claim 3 is the method for changing the charge setting according to claim 2, wherein the change stage includes an identification code receiving stage for receiving an identification code for identifying the mobile communication terminal from the mobile communication terminal and the identification. A user identification step for identifying the user based on the code is provided, and the charge setting is changed when the change instruction is received and the user can be identified in the user identification step. It is a feature.

【0008】

The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in the method for changing the charge setting according to claim 3, the identification code is a caller ID.

【0009】

The invention according to claim 5 is a charge setting selection method, in which a terminal selection request step of presenting product information about a mobile communication terminal to a user terminal and prompting the selection of the mobile communication terminal, and the movement from the user terminal. A selection instruction receiving stage for receiving a selection instruction of a communication terminal, a condition selection request stage for prompting the selection of various conditions related to the usage charge setting of the mobile communication terminal corresponding to the selection instruction, and various types related to the usage charge setting from the user terminal. The condition reception stage for receiving the conditions, the trial calculation stage for estimating the usage charge for each charge setting based on the various conditions received in the condition reception stage, and the minimum usage charge based on the estimated usage charge. A charge setting selection request that transmits information on the determination stage for determining the charge setting to be determined and the usage charge based on the determined charge setting to the user terminal and prompts the user operating the user terminal to select the charge setting. It is characterized by having stages.

【0010】

In the invention according to claim 6, in the charge setting selection method according to claim 5, the user receives a charge setting selection instruction input from the user terminal, and the user contracts the charge setting corresponding to the selection instruction. It is characterized by having a charge setting registration stage to be registered as a charge setting.

【0011】

The invention according to claim 7 is the product information corresponding to the selection instruction received at the selection instruction receiving stage in the charge setting selection method according to claim 6, and the charge setting registered at the charge setting registration stage. Is provided for the purchase result transmission stage of transmitting the product to the user terminal.

【0012】

The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that, in the charge setting selection method according to claim 5, the user terminal is a current mobile communication terminal which is a mobile communication terminal owned by the user.

【0013】

According to the invention of claim 9, in the charge setting selection method of claim 8, the registration step includes an identification code receiving step of receiving an identification code for identifying the current mobile communication terminal from the current mobile communication terminal. The charge setting is registered when the user identification stage for identifying the user is provided based on the identification code, the change instruction is received, and the user can be identified in the user identification stage. It is characterized by doing.

【0014】

The invention according to claim 10 is characterized in that, in the charge setting selection method according to claim 9, the identification code is a caller ID.

【0015】

The invention according to claim 11 is a charge setting changing device, which is a condition receiving means for receiving various conditions related to usage charge setting input from a user terminal, and each charge setting based on the received various conditions. A trial calculation means for estimating the usage fee for each, a determination means for determining the charge setting at which the usage charge is the lowest based on the estimated usage charge, information on the usage charge based on the determined charge setting, and the current user. Sends information about the usage fee according to the contracted charge setting to the user terminal and inquires the user whether or not the charge setting can be changed, and the charge setting input from the user terminal in response to the inquiry. It is characterized in that it is provided with a changing means for receiving a change instruction and changing the charge setting contracted by the user to the determined charge setting.

【0016】

The invention according to claim 12 is characterized in that, in the charge setting changing device according to claim 11, the user terminal is a mobile communication terminal, and the usage charge includes a call charge of the mobile communication terminal. It is supposed to be.

【0017】

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the charge setting changing device according to the twelfth aspect, the changing means is an identification code receiving means for receiving an identification code for identifying the mobile communication terminal from the mobile communication terminal, and the identification. It is characterized in that it includes a user identification means for identifying the user based on a code, receives the change instruction, and changes the charge setting when the user is identified by the user identification means. ..

【0018】

The invention according to claim 14 is characterized in that, in the charge setting changing device according to claim 13, the identification code is a caller ID.

【0019】

The invention according to claim 15 is a charge setting selection device, which is a terminal selection requesting means for presenting product information about a mobile communication terminal to a user terminal and prompting the selection of the mobile communication terminal, and the movement from the user terminal. A selection instruction receiving means for receiving a selection instruction of a communication terminal, a condition selection requesting means for prompting selection of various conditions related to the usage charge setting of the mobile communication terminal corresponding to the selection instruction, and various types related to the usage charge setting from the user terminal. The condition receiving means for receiving the condition, the trial calculation means for calculating the usage charge for each charge setting based on the various conditions received by the condition receiving means, and the usage charge based on the estimated usage charge. A determination means for determining the lowest charge setting and a charge setting selection that transmits information on the usage charge based on the determined charge setting to the user terminal and prompts the user operating the user terminal to select the charge setting. It is characterized by having a means of request.

【0020】

In the invention according to claim 16, in the charge setting selection device according to claim 15, the user receives a charge setting selection instruction input from the user terminal, and the user contracts the charge setting corresponding to the selection instruction. It is characterized by having a charge setting registration means for registering as charge setting.

【0021】

The invention according to claim 17 is the product information corresponding to the selection instruction received by the selection instruction receiving means in the charge setting selection device according to claim 16, and the charge setting registered by the charge setting registration means. Is provided with a purchase result transmitting means for transmitting the above to the user terminal.

【0022】

The invention according to claim 18 is characterized in that, in the charge setting selection device according to claim 15, the user terminal is a current mobile communication terminal which is a mobile communication terminal owned by the user.

【0023】

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in the charge setting selection device according to the eighteenth aspect, the registration means includes an identification code receiving means for receiving an identification code for identifying the current mobile communication terminal from the current mobile communication terminal. The charge setting is registered when the user identification means for identifying the user is provided based on the identification code, the change instruction is received, and the user can be identified in the user identification stage. It is characterized by doing.

【0024】

The invention according to claim 20 is characterized in that, in the charge setting selection device according to claim 19, the identification code is a caller ID.

【0025】

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Next, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[1] Configuration of Embodiment [1.1] Outline configuration of change management / sales system FIG. 1 shows an outline configuration of a change management / sales system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the change management / sales system 1 is roughly divided into a user terminal 10 and a change management / sales server 20. Here, a personal computer is used as the user terminal 10 in the present embodiment. The user terminal 10 does not have to be limited to a personal computer. For example, mobile communication such as a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone or a simple mobile phone, or a mobile information terminal connected to a mobile phone or a simple mobile phone. It may be a terminal. Further, the change management / sales server 20 in the present embodiment sets the call charge of the mobile communication terminal (for example, a mobile phone or a simple mobile phone) owned by the user based on the instruction from the user terminal 10. It is a WWW (world wide web) server that changes the number of mobile communication terminals and sells mobile communication terminals. Further, the user terminal 20 and the change management / sales server 20 are connected by a network such as the Internet.

【0026】

[1.2] Outline configuration of user terminal Next, the outline configuration of the user terminal will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the user terminal 10 includes a connection unit 11, an instruction execution unit 12, and a display unit 13.

【0027】

The connection unit 11 connects to the change management / sales server 20 based on the URL (uniform resource locator) of the change management / sales server 20 specified by the user. The instruction execution unit 12 requests the change management / sales server 20 to execute the processes corresponding to the various instructions based on the various instructions specified by the user. Here, as various instructions, for example, there is an instruction to display a charge setting change screen or an instruction to execute a trial calculation of the usage charge. The display unit 13 displays various screens on a display device (not shown) based on the display data received from the change management / sales server 20. Here, as various screens, for example, there is a menu screen of a change management / sales system.

【0028】

[1.3] Outline configuration of change management / sales server Next, the outline configuration of the change management / sales server will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the change management / sales server 20 includes a screen data transmission unit 21, a trial calculation processing unit 22, a change processing unit 23, a registration processing unit 24, a trial calculation information file 25, and a change information file 26. , A new registration information file 27, and a product information file 28.

【0029】

The screen data transmission unit 21 transmits screen display data corresponding to the execution instruction to the user terminal 10 based on the execution instruction of various processes transmitted from the user terminal 10. Here, as the screen corresponding to the execution instruction, for example, there is a menu screen or a product information screen of the change management / sales system. The product information screen is, for example, a screen that displays the model name, color, price, and the like of the mobile communication terminal included in the product information stored in the product information file 28.

【0030】

The trial calculation processing unit 22 calculates the usage fee based on the setting condition information regarding the charge setting transmitted from the user terminal 10 and the trial calculation information stored in the trial calculation information file 25. Here, the setting condition information includes, for example, the number of years of use, the monthly usage fee, and whether or not to subscribe to a discount plan such as a family discount. Further, the trial balance information file 25 stores trial balance information such as a trial balance for each charge setting, a charge table for the number of years of use, and a charge table for each discount plan.

【0031】

The change processing unit 23 generates change information based on the information regarding the changed charge setting transmitted from the user terminal 10. Further, the change processing unit 23 registers the generated change information in the change information file 26. Here, the change information file 26 is a file that stores change information including, for example, a change reception number, a changed charge setting name, contents of various conditions, and user information such as an address and a name.

【0032】

The registration processing unit 24 generates product information based on the information about the product to be purchased transmitted from the user terminal 10. In addition, the registration processing unit 24 registers the generated product information in the new registration information file 27. Here, the new registration information file 27 is a file that stores registration information such as an order number, product information of purchased products, and user information such as an address and a name.

【0033】

[1.4] Change management / sales server hardware configuration Next, the hardware configuration of the change management / sales server 20 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the change management / sales server 20 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 31, a read-only storage device (ROM) 33, a main storage device (RAM) 32, and an auxiliary storage device (HDD) 34. , A communication control device 35, a keyboard 36, and a display device 37. Further, the CPU 31, RAM 32, ROM 33, HDD 34, communication control device 35, keyboard 36, and display device 37 are connected to each other via a bus (BUS) 38.

【0034】

Here, the central processing unit (CPU) 31 is a device that controls arithmetic processing, control processing, and the like. The read-only storage device (ROM) 33 is a device that stores programs for various controls. The main storage device (RAM) 32 is a device that temporarily stores programs and data in operation. The auxiliary storage device (HDD) 34 is a device that stores programs for controlling the screen data transmission unit 21, the trial calculation processing unit 22, the change processing unit 23, and the registration processing unit 24 described above. Further, the auxiliary storage device (HDD) 34 stores the above-mentioned trial calculation information file 25, change information file 26, new registration information file 27, and product information file 28. Further, the communication control device 35 is a device that serves as an interface for connection when connecting to the user terminal 10 which is an external device via a network.

【0035】

[2] Operation of the embodiment Next, among the operations performed in the change management / sales system 1 according to the present embodiment, the operation when changing the charge setting and the operation when purchasing a new mobile communication terminal will be described.

[2.1] Operation when changing the price setting First, an operation example when changing the charge setting in the change management / sales system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the connection unit 11 of the user terminal 10 connects to the change management / sales server 20 based on the URL of the change management / sales server 20 specified by the user (step S1). Next, the screen data transmission unit 21 of the change management / sales server 20 transmits the display data corresponding to the menu screen of the change management / sales system to the user terminal 10 (step S2).

【0036】

The display unit 13 of the user terminal 10 displays the menu screen of the change management / sales system on the display device based on the display data received from the change management / sales server 20 (step S3). Here, it is assumed that the user selects the "change price setting" item from the menu screen of the change management / sales system. As a result, the instruction execution unit 12 requests the change management / sales server 20 for the display data of the screen corresponding to the changed item of the selected charge setting (step S4). Next, the screen data transmission unit 21 of the change management / sales server 20 transmits the display data corresponding to the charge setting condition input screen to the user terminal 10 (step S5).

【0037】

The display unit 13 of the user terminal 10 displays the charge setting condition input screen on the display device based on the display data received from the change management / sales server 20 (step S6). Next, the user inputs the setting condition in the setting condition field on the charge setting condition input screen and selects the trial calculation button for executing the trial calculation of the usage fee. Here, the setting condition column includes, for example, the charge setting currently subscribed, the number of years of use, the monthly usage charge, and whether or not to subscribe to a discount plan such as a family discount. When the trial calculation button is selected, the instruction execution unit 12 of the user terminal 10 transmits the input setting condition information to the change management / sales server 20 (step S7).

【0038】

The trial calculation processing unit 22 of the change management / sales server 20 refers to the trial calculation information file 25 based on the setting condition information received from the user terminal 10, and estimates the usage charge for each charge setting. Further, the trial calculation processing unit 22 specifies the charge setting that is the cheapest (lowest) usage charge among the estimated usage charges as the recommended charge setting (step S8). Then, the screen data transmission unit 21 transmits the information on the usage charge based on the recommended charge setting and the information on the usage charge based on the currently subscribed charge setting, which is the display data of the trial calculation result screen, to the user terminal 10 (step S9). ).

【0039】

The display unit 13 of the user terminal 10 displays the trial calculation result screen on the display device based on the display data received from the change management / sales server 20 (step S10). Next, the user selects a change button to change the currently subscribed charge setting to the recommended charge setting displayed on the trial calculation result screen. As a result, the instruction execution unit 12 of the user terminal 10 requests the change management / sales server 20 for the display data of the screen corresponding to the charge setting change application (step S11).

【0040】

The screen data transmission unit 21 of the change management / sales server 20 transmits the display data corresponding to the change application screen to the user terminal 10 (step S12). The display unit 13 of the user terminal 10 displays the change application screen on the display device based on the display data received from the change management / sales server 20 (step S13). Next, the user inputs the application information in the input field on the change application screen and selects the application button to execute the confirmation process of the application. Here, the application information includes, for example, the changed rate setting, whether or not a member has subscribed to a discount plan such as a family discount, and user information such as an address and a name. When the application button is selected, the instruction execution unit 12 of the user terminal 10 transmits the input application information to the change management / sales server 20 (step S14). The application information transmitted from the user terminal 10 to the change management / sales server 20 is encrypted by, for example, SSL (secur sockets layer) and transmitted.

【0041】

The change processing unit 23 of the change management / sales server 20 generates change information based on the application information received from the user terminal 10. Then, the change processing unit 23 stores the generated change information in the change information file 26 (step S15). The screen data transmission unit 21 transmits the display data corresponding to the change application confirmation screen indicating that the change application has been accepted to the user terminal 10 (step S16). The display data corresponding to the change application confirmation screen includes the change reception number. Further, the display data corresponding to the change application confirmation screen transmitted from the change management / sales server 20 to the user terminal 10 is encrypted by SSL and transmitted, for example. Then, the display unit 13 of the user terminal 10 displays the change application confirmation screen on the display device based on the display data received from the change management / sales server 20 (step S17).

【0042】

[2.2] Operation when purchasing a new mobile communication terminal Next, an operation example when a new mobile communication terminal is purchased in the change management / sales system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the connection unit 11 of the user terminal 10 connects to the change management / sales server 20 based on the URL of the change management / sales server 20 specified by the user (step S21). Next, the screen data transmission unit 21 of the change management / sales server 20 transmits the display data corresponding to the menu screen of the change management / sales system to the user terminal 10 (step S22).

【0043】

The display unit 13 of the user terminal 10 displays the menu screen of the change management / sales system on the display device based on the display data received from the change management / sales server 20 (step S23). Here, it is assumed that the user has selected the "new purchase of mobile communication terminal" item from the menu screen of the change management / sales system. As a result, the instruction execution unit 12 requests the change management / sales server 20 for the display data of the screen corresponding to the newly purchased item of the mobile communication terminal (step S24). Next, the screen data transmission unit 21 of the change management / sales server 20 transmits the display data corresponding to the product information screen related to the mobile communication terminal to the user terminal 10 (step S25).

【0044】

The display unit 13 of the user terminal 10 displays the product information screen on the display device based on the display data received from the change management / sales server 20 (step S26). Next, the user specifies the model and color of the mobile communication terminal displayed on the product information screen and selects the purchase button. As a result, the instruction execution unit 12 of the user terminal 10 transmits information about the designated mobile communication terminal to the change management / sales server 20 (step S27).

【0045】

The registration processing unit 22 of the change management / sales server 20 generates product information based on the information about the mobile communication terminal specified by the user received from the user terminal 10. Then, the registration processing unit 22 stores the generated product information in the new registration information file 27 (step S28). Next, the screen data transmission unit 21 transmits the display data corresponding to the charge setting condition input screen to the user terminal 10 (step S29).

【0046】

The display unit 13 of the user terminal 10 displays the charge setting condition input screen on the display device based on the display data received from the change management / sales server 20 (step S30). Next, the user inputs the setting condition in the setting condition field on the charge setting condition input screen and selects the trial calculation button for executing the trial calculation of the usage fee. Here, the setting condition column includes, for example, the number of years of use, the expected monthly talk time, and whether or not to subscribe to a discount plan such as a family discount. When the trial calculation button is selected, the instruction execution unit 12 of the user terminal 10 transmits the input setting condition information to the change management / sales server 20 (step S31).

【0047】

The trial calculation processing unit 22 of the change management / sales server 20 refers to the trial calculation information file 25 based on the setting condition information received from the user terminal 10, and estimates the usage charge for each charge setting. Further, the trial calculation processing unit 22 specifies the charge setting that is the cheapest (lowest) usage charge among the estimated usage charges as the recommended charge setting (step S32). Then, the screen data transmission unit 21 transmits information on the usage charge based on the recommended charge setting, which is the display data of the trial calculation result screen, to the user terminal 10 (step S33).

【0048】

The display unit 13 of the user terminal 10 displays the trial calculation result screen on the display device based on the display data received from the change management / sales server 20 (step S34). Next, the user selects a subscription button to subscribe to the recommended rate setting displayed on the trial calculation result screen. As a result, the instruction execution unit 12 of the user terminal 10 requests the change management / sales server 20 for the display data corresponding to the new registration application screen (step S35).

【0049】

The screen data transmission unit 21 of the change management / sales server 20 transmits the display data corresponding to the new registration application screen to the user terminal 10 (step S36). The display unit 13 of the user terminal 10 displays the new registration application screen on the display device based on the display data received from the change management / sales server 20 (step S37). Next, the user inputs the application information in the input field on the new registration application screen and selects the application button for executing the application confirmation process. Here, the application information includes, for example, the model name and color of the mobile communication terminal selected for purchase, the charge setting for new subscription, the presence / absence of subscription to a discount plan such as family discount, and the address / name. There is user information. When the application button is selected, the instruction execution unit 12 of the user terminal 10 transmits the input application information to the change management / sales server 20 (step S38). The application information transmitted from the user terminal 10 to the change management / sales server 20 is encrypted by SSL and transmitted, for example.

【0050】

The registration processing unit 24 of the change management / sales server 20 generates new registration information based on the application information received from the user terminal 10. Then, the registration processing unit 24 stores the generated new registration information in the new registration information file 27 (step S39). The screen data transmission unit 21 transmits a display screen corresponding to the new registration application confirmation screen indicating that the new registration application has been accepted to the user terminal 10 (step S40). The display data corresponding to the new registration application confirmation screen includes the order number. Further, the display data corresponding to the new registration application confirmation screen transmitted from the change management / sales server 20 to the user terminal 10 is encrypted by SSL and transmitted, for example. Then, the display unit 13 of the user terminal 10 displays the new registration application confirmation screen on the display device based on the display data received from the change management / sales server 20 (step S41).

【0051】

[3] Effect of embodiment As described above, by using the change management / sales system in the present embodiment, the user himself / herself determines the charge setting corresponding to the optimum usage charge calculated based on the conditions set by the user himself / herself. It becomes possible to confirm by. In addition, the user can change the charge setting and perform the procedure at the time of purchasing the mobile communication terminal more easily and quickly. Further, by using the change management / sales system in the present embodiment, the user can change the charge setting 24 hours a day without going to the counter of the store or going through the operator. From the above, it is possible to increase the demand for mobile communication terminals because the convenience of the user is further improved.

【0052】

[4] Modification example of the embodiment [4.1] First variant In the above-described embodiment, the personal computer is used as the user terminal 10, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as the user terminal 10, a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone or a simple mobile phone, or a mobile communication terminal such as a portable information terminal connected to the mobile phone or the simple mobile phone may be used. When using a mobile communication terminal, the change management / sales server 20 authenticates the identity with, for example, the caller ID issued from the mobile communication terminal or the serial number assigned in advance for each mobile communication terminal. It becomes possible to do. Therefore, it is possible to omit the SSL encryption performed in the operation of the above-described embodiment (see steps S14 and S16 in FIG. 3 and steps S38 and S40 in FIG. 4).

【0053】

[4.2] Second variant Further, in the above-described embodiment, the products and usage fee settings handled by the change management / sales system are related to the mobile communication terminal, but are not limited thereto. For example, the usage fee may differ depending on the user's contract, such as an electric power usage fee, a gas usage fee, a water and sewage usage fee, and an Internet connection usage fee.

【0054】

[Effect of the invention]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a charge setting changing method, a charge setting selection method, a charge setting changing device, and a charge setting selection device capable of more accurately determining the suitability of the charge setting.

[Simple explanation of drawings]

[Figure 1]

It is a figure which shows the outline structure of the change management / sales system in an embodiment.

[Figure 2]

It is a figure which shows the hardware configuration of the change management / sales server of FIG.

[Fig. 3]

It is a flowchart which shows the operation example at the time of changing the charge setting in an embodiment.

[Fig. 4]

It is a flowchart which shows the operation example at the time of newly purchasing the mobile communication terminal in embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Change management / sales system, 10 ... User terminal (mobile communication terminal), 11 ... Connection, 12 ... Instruction execution department, 13 ... Display, 20 ... Change management / sales server (price setting change device, price setting selection device), 21 ... Screen data transmitter (inquiry means, terminal selection request means, condition selection requester Stage, charge setting selection request means, purchase result transmission means), 22 ... Trial calculation processing unit (condition receiving means, trial calculation means, discrimination means), 23 ... Change processing unit (change means, identification code receiving means, user identification means), 24 ... Registration processing unit (selection instruction receiving means, charge setting registration means), 25 ... Estimated information file, 26 ... change information file, 27 ... New registration information file, 28 ... Product information file.