JP2003131649A - Electric bulletin board system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electric bulletin board system which makes an information display device corresponding to an electric bulletin board system effectively usable by sharing the same among a multiplicity of users through a communication network. SOLUTION: An information provider accesses an information management system 5 through the Internet 3 from a data terminal 9 and accepts the planned display information including the display reservation time, display information, information display device ID and information provider name selectively inputted from the data terminal 9 stored in a data base server 57 of the information management system 5 in the information management system 5. When the planned display reservation time is attained, the information provider reads the display reservation time, the display information and the information display device ID out of the data base server 57 and displays the display information during the time of the display reservation time by the information display device assigned by the read out information display device ID.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention manages an information display device, such as an electronic bulletin board, installed at an arbitrary place and displaying arbitrary information via a communication network, so that a large number of users can use the information display device. The present invention relates to an electronic bulletin board system that can be shared.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, an electronic bulletin board provided on the wall surface of a city building is an effective means for providing information to an unspecified number of people waiting for a signal at an intersection or the like. In the electronic bulletin board, the information provider who displays information on the electronic bulletin board and provides the information is usually determined to be the owner of the electronic bulletin board, and similar information is displayed for a long time by the information provider. It is significantly lacking in viewers' interest and is not available to anyone other than this informant.

[0003]

As described above, in the conventional electronic bulletin board, the information provider is generally determined to be the owner, similar information is displayed, the viewer's interest is significantly lacked, and There is a problem that it can hardly be used by anyone other than the person who is using it and cannot be used effectively.

The present invention has been made in view of the above,
It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic bulletin board system in which an information display device corresponding to an electronic bulletin board can be shared and used effectively by a large number of users via a communication network.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention according to claim 1 is an information display device installed at an arbitrary place for displaying information and connected to a communication network,
An information management device that is connected to the information display device via a communication network and manages information displayed on the information display device, and the information management device stores the information to be displayed on the information display device. Corresponding display schedule information including display reserved time information from the display start date and time to the display end date, display information, information display device identification information that identifies the information display device, and the name of the information provider who provides the display information to the information display device. Selected from the communication terminal in consideration of the display schedule information stored in the schedule information storage means in response to the access from the information provider's communication terminal via the communication network. Information reception means for receiving the display schedule information including the display reservation time, the display information, the information display device identification information, and the information provider name that are input manually, and the received display schedule information. Storage control means for controlling the display start date and time stored in the schedule information storage means, and when the display start date and time is reached, the display information and information display device identification corresponding to the display start date and time are displayed. The information and the display reservation time are read out, and the display information and the display reservation time information are displayed via the communication network to display the display information on the information display device specified by the information display device identification information during the display reservation time. It is a gist to have an information transmitting means for transmitting to an information display device.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the display reservation time, the display information, which the information provider accesses from the communication terminal to the information management device through the communication network and selectively inputs the information,
The information display device receives the display schedule information including the identification information and the information provider name, and when the display reservation time comes, the information provider displays the display information on the information display device. It is possible to select and present any display information from the information display device, share the information display device with multiple information providers, and effectively utilize the information display device. A person can also select a plurality of information display devices by selective input from a communication terminal and present arbitrary display information, and the display information can be displayed efficiently not only in one information display device but also in a wide range of information display devices. The advertisement property can be improved, for example.

The present invention according to claim 2 provides the invention according to claim 1.
In the invention described, the information display device is provided in a plurality of scattered in a plurality of places, the information receiving means,
Device selection input means for selectively inputting a desired information display device of the plurality of information display devices from the communication terminal in response to access from the communication terminal of the information provider,
In order to select the display reservation time, a list of display reservation times corresponding to the information display device identification information is presented, and a desired display reservation time is selectively input from the presented list of display reservation times. The gist is to have means.

According to the present invention of claim 2, the information provider accesses from the communication terminal, selects a desired information display device from the plurality of information display devices, and selects from the list of display reservation times. Since the desired display reservation time can be selected, the information provider selects, for example, a plurality of desired information display devices installed at locations suitable for the contents of the display information to be presented, and also selects the display reservation time. Thus, the display information can be presented and the presentation effect can be improved.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the second aspect, the device selection input means causes a region to be designated, and an information display device existing in the designated region is displayed on a map. Area selection input means for presenting to a communication terminal and selectively inputting a desired information display device on this map;
A list selection input means for presenting a list of a plurality of information display devices to a communication terminal and selectively inputting a desired information display device from the presented list, and a station name are designated, and the vicinity of the designated station name Station information selection device for displaying the information display device existing in the station and presenting it to the communication terminal and selectively inputting the desired information display device from the displayed information display device, and displaying the plurality of information display devices in order of popularity. Then, it is presented to the communication terminal, and the popularity order selection input means for selectively inputting the desired information display apparatus from the presented information display apparatus in the order of popularity, and the month and day are designated, and is effective in the designated month and day. A date / time selection input means for presenting a different information display device to a communication terminal and selectively inputting a desired information display device from the presented information display device, and selectively registered in advance for each information provider. Multiple Presents information display device, and summarized in that at least one or more of the registered type selective input means for selectively inputting a desired information display device from a plurality of information display apparatus this presentation.

In the present invention according to claim 3, the information display device is selected by designating a region, presenting a list of a plurality of information display devices, designating a station name, and displaying a plurality of information. The devices can be displayed in the order of popularity, the date can be designated, and the information display device registered in advance for each information provider can be presented in various ways. Operability and efficiency can be improved.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the storage control means erases display schedule information stored in the schedule information storage means for which a display reservation time has elapsed. The gist is to have an information updating means for updating the display schedule information.

The present invention according to claim 5 provides the invention according to claim 1.
In the invention described above, the gist is that the communication network is the Internet.

Further, the present invention according to claim 6 provides the invention according to claim 4.
In the invention described above, the gist is that the communication network includes a pager network.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, the display schedule information whose display information is transmitted to the information display device by the information transmitting means is read out from the schedule information storing means, and the display schedule is displayed. The gist of the present invention is to further include a charge calculation means for calculating a charge based on the information display reservation time information and the information display device identification information, and a charge request means for charging the calculated charge to the information provider.

According to the present invention of claim 7, a charge for the electronic bulletin board system is calculated based on the display reservation time information and the information display device identification information, and the charge is billed to the information provider.

[0016]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an electronic bulletin board system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic bulletin board system shown in the figure has a plurality of information display devices 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d corresponding to a conventional electronic bulletin board. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, these information display devices 1 are installed on the vending machine 101, mounted on the upper part inside the public telephone box 103, mounted on the outer wall of the store 105, or the like. As described above, it is installed in an arbitrary place to display information while flowing it like a conventional electronic bulletin board, thereby providing information to people walking in the city.

Returning to FIG. 1, the plurality of information display devices 1 described above.
Is connected to the information management device 5 via the Internet 3 and a pager network that form a communication network, and the information management device 5 manages the information displayed on the plurality of information display devices 1. The information management device 5 includes a content server (SV) 51, a mail server (SV) 53, an application server (SV) 55, a database server (SV) 57, and a printing machine 59.

Also connected to the Internet 3 are a mobile phone terminal 7 such as an I-mode mobile phone and an I-mode new service PHS, and a data terminal 9 including a personal computer. These mobile phone terminals 7
The data terminal 9 and the data terminal 9, which constitute the communication terminal of the present invention, are used by an information provider who provides information to be displayed on the information display device 1, and the information provider uses the mobile phone terminal 7 or data. The information management device 5 is accessed from the terminal 9 via the Internet 3 to provide information to be displayed on the information display device 1.

Specifically, the information provider is the data terminal 9
Access the information management device 5 via the Internet 3 (as described above, the access from the mobile phone terminal 7 is also possible, but for the sake of simplification of description, the mobile phone terminal 7 is also included hereinafter. The data terminal 9 will be described), the ID which is the identification information of the information display device to be used among the plurality of information display devices 1 and the display time for which the information is to be displayed are selected from the data terminal 9 and input.
The display information is transmitted from the data terminal 9 to the information management device 5 and registered in the information management device 5.

When the information management device 5 receives the information display device ID, the display time, and the display information that are selectively registered from the data terminal 9, the information management device 5 stores these information in the database server 57 and also the database server 57.
The display time stored in the server is constantly monitored, and when the display time comes, the display information is read from the database server 57,
The read display information is transmitted to the designated information display device 1 selected by the information provider 1 via the Internet 3 by a leased line, a telephone line, mail, or via a pager network to be displayed. .

More specifically, the information management device 5 displays the reserved display time information from the display start date and time to the display end date and time of the information to be displayed by the information management device 5, the display information, and the information display for specifying the information display device. The information display device I displays the display schedule information including the device ID and the name of the information provider who provides the display information.
The data is stored in the database server 57 which constitutes the reservation information storage means corresponding to D. In addition, the information management device 5 responds to the access from the data terminal 9 of the information provider via the Internet 3, and considers the display schedule information already stored in the database server 57, and the data of the information provider. The information receiving means receives the display schedule information including the information display reserved time, the display information, the information display device ID, and the information provider name from the terminal 9, and controls the database server 57 to store the received display schedule information. Also, it has a function of erasing the display schedule information stored in the database server 57 for which the display reservation time has elapsed and updating the display schedule information. The information receiving means is composed of the content server 51, the application server 55, and the like.

Then, the display management device 5 monitors the display start date and time stored in the database server 57, and at the display start date and time, the display information, the information display device ID and the display reservation corresponding to the display start date and time are displayed. The time is read, and the information display device 1 of the information display device ID displays the display information during the display reservation time. The Internet 3 or the pager network (hereinafter, only the Internet 3 will be described. The display information and the display reservation time information are transmitted from the information transmitting means to the corresponding information display device 1 via the information transmission means. The information transmitting means is composed of the content server 51, the mail server 53, the application server 55, and the like.

Further, the information accepting means for selectively inputting and accepting the display schedule information including the display information, the display reservation time, the information display device ID, and the information provider name from the data terminal 9 of the information provider is the display schedule. As a method of accepting the selective input of information, a device for selectively inputting a desired information display device of the plurality of information display devices 1 from the data terminal 9 in response to an access from the data terminal 9 of the information provider A display reservation that presents a selection input means and a display reservation time list corresponding to the information display device ID for selecting the display reservation time, and allows a desired display reservation time to be selectively input from the presented display reservation time list. And a time selection input means.

Further, the device selection input means causes a region to be designated, a plurality of information display devices 1 existing in the designated region are displayed on a map and presented to the data terminal 9, and desired on the map. The area selection input means for selectively inputting the information display device and the list of the plurality of information display devices 1 are presented to the data terminal 9, and the desired information display device is selectively input from the presented list. A list selection input means and a station name are designated, and a plurality of information display devices 1 existing near the designated station name are displayed and presented to the data terminal 9,
The station name selection input means for selectively inputting a desired information display device from the displayed information display devices and the plurality of information display devices 1 are displayed in the order of popularity and presented to the data terminal 9 in the order of popularity presented. A popular order selection input means for selectively inputting a desired information display device from the information display device 1 and a date are designated, and the information display device 1 used on the designated date is presented to the data terminal 9. , A date selection input means for selectively inputting a desired information display device from the presented information display device 1 and a plurality of information display devices 1 selectively registered in advance for each information provider are presented. , And a registration type selection input means for selectively inputting a desired information display device from the presented plurality of information display devices 1, but these input means may not be provided at all, and at least one In which it is sufficient provided above.

Furthermore, when the display information stored in the database server 57 is transmitted to the information display device 1, the information management device 5 reads the display schedule information corresponding to this display information from the database server 57 and displays the display schedule. The charge calculation means calculates a charge based on the information display reservation time information and the information display device ID, and the calculated charge is billed to the information provider by the charge requesting means. The charge calculating means and the charge requesting means are composed of an application server 55, a printing machine 59 and the like. The printer 59 is used to print the bill.

As shown in FIG. 3, the information display device 1 includes an information receiving device 11 for receiving display information and display reservation time information from the information management device 5 via the Internet 3, and information for storing the received information. The storage device 13, the information conversion device 15 that converts the display information into easily displayed information, the display unit 17 that displays the information from the information conversion device 15 and presents it to many people, and the information control device 19 that operates the whole. It consists of

In the electronic bulletin board system of the present embodiment, as information providers who provide information using the data terminal 9, for example, as shown in the data terminals 9a, 9b and 9c in FIG. Government agencies, such as
There are suburban stores such as supermarkets and home centers, department stores, and community-based stores such as supermarkets. Data terminal 9
Information such as citizen service information and tax return period is transmitted from the government office of a to the information management device 5 via the Internet 3, and as shown in the display section 17 of the information display device 1a installed in front of the station, for example, "blue" Display information such as “Declaration period X month X day to X month X day” is displayed so as to flow from right to left as indicated by arrow 100. Further, from the suburban store of the data terminal 9b, information on the advertisement schedule is transmitted to the information management device 5 via the Internet 3, and as shown in the display unit 17 of the information display device 1b installed in front of the shopping district, for example. Display information such as "home center XX tomorrow XX special sale" is displayed so as to flow from right to left as indicated by arrow 100. Furthermore, information about the advertisement plan is available on the Internet 3 from the community-based store of the data terminal 9c.
Is transmitted to the information management device 5 via, and as shown in the display units 17 of the information display devices 1c and 1d installed in front of the department store or in the supermarket, for example, "national specialty city starts for 3 days from X month X day". , Display information such as “starting the time service today from 3:00 PM” is displayed so as to flow from right to left as indicated by arrow 100.

As described above, the database server 57 of the information management device 5 displays reserved time information, display information, and information display from the display start date and time to the display end date and time of the information to be displayed on the information display device 1. The display schedule information including the device ID and the information provider name is stored in association with the information display device. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the database server 57 manages the information. , A management table 21, a device table 22, an information provider table 23, and a billing information table 24.

The management table 21 stores information such as display date, start time, end time, information provider name, and information content in correspondence with the device ID which is the information display device ID.
The storage management is performed according to the information registration via the Internet 3, and the display information and the like stored and managed are transmitted to the information display device 1 via the Internet 3. The device table 22 includes a device ID, an installation location, a special member priority time, and a device name corresponding to the device name that is the information display device name.
It stores and manages information such as usage fees 1 and 2, usage hours 1 and 2, total usage time. Information provider table 23
Stores and manages information such as a member-specific flag, a special member device ID, an information provider ID, a password, an address, and a telephone number, corresponding to a customer registration, corresponding to the information provider name. The billing information table 24 stores and manages information such as an information provider ID, a billing amount, and detailed usage information according to billing information.

Next, referring to FIG. 6, when the information provider uses the data terminal 9 to access the information management device 5, the desired information display device is selectively selected from the data terminal 9 of the information provider. As described above, the device selection input means for realizing the information reception method by inputting the information into the area, the area selection input means, the list selection input means, the station name selection input means, the popularity order selection input means, and the date There are a selection input means and a registration type selection input means.

The area selection input means allows the area to be designated, displays a plurality of information display devices 1 existing in the designated area on the map and presents them to the data terminal 9, and displays desired information on the map. It allows you to selectively enter devices,
When the prefectures, cities, towns and villages are input and designated according to the guidance of “select a region” shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of information display devices 1 existing in the designated region are displayed on the map. When the information display device 1 on the map is designated with a mouse or the like, the designated information display device 1 is selected, and the information of the selected information display device 1 is transferred from the data terminal 9 to the information management device 5 via the Internet 3. The information management device 5 receives the information. In addition, in the display on the map, by enlarging the map or displaying it in detail, it is possible to make it small and flexible,
It goes without saying that the plurality of information display devices 1 can be displayed in detail.

The list selection input means is for presenting a list of a plurality of information display devices 1 to the data terminal 9 and for selectively inputting a desired information display device from the presented list. It is carried out by designating with a mouse or the like the guide "Search for a list" shown in 6. Of course, the list selection input means can display the list of the information display device 1 of the selected area by operating the list selection input means after selecting the area by the area selection input means described above. That is.

Further, the station name selection input means causes the station name to be designated, displays a plurality of information display devices 1 existing near the designated station name, presents them to the data terminal 9, and displays the displayed information display device. To selectively input a desired information display device, and it is performed by designating with a mouse or the like the guide "Search by station name" shown in FIG. By selecting a station name with this station name selection input means and then operating the list selection input means, a plurality of information display devices 1 existing near the selected station name can be displayed in a list format.

The popularity order selection input means displays a plurality of information display devices 1 in the order of popularity and presents them to the data terminal 9, and selectively inputs a desired information display device from the presented information display devices 1 in the order of popularity. This is performed by designating with a mouse or the like the guide "Search by popularity" shown in FIG. In addition, the month and day selection input means causes the month and day to be designated, and the information display device 1 that is effective in this designated month and day.
Is presented to the data terminal 9, and the presented information display device 1
To selectively input a desired information display device, and it is carried out by designating a guidance of "designation of month and day" shown in FIG. 6 with a mouse or the like.

The registration type selection input means presents a plurality of information display devices 1 which are selectively registered in advance for each information provider, and selects a desired information display device from the presented plurality of information display devices 1. This is to be selectively input, and is performed by designating with a mouse or the like the guide "display with my mark" shown in FIG. Specifically, when the guidance of “display with my mark” shown in FIG. 6 is designated by a mouse or the like, a list of the plurality of information display devices 1 is displayed as shown in FIG. Since the information is displayed on the data terminal 9 as the information such as the address, the information provider browses the list of the information display devices 1 displayed on the data terminal 9 and, for example, marks "ν" in the selection rectangular mark. Is displayed by clicking the mouse, the marked information display device is selected, the information of the selected information display device 1 is transmitted from the data terminal 9 to the information management device 5 via the Internet 3,
The information management device 5 can accept the information.

Next, the selective input of the display reservation time will be described with reference to FIG. The information management device 5 has the display reservation time selection input means as described above as the information reception means for selectively inputting and receiving the display schedule information including the display reservation time from the data terminal 9 of the information provider, As shown in FIG. 8, the display reservation time selection / input means presents the display reservation time list to the data terminal 9 of the information provider in association with the information display device. By selectively inputting a desired display reservation time that is not reserved and is not reserved, the selectively input display reservation time is transmitted from the data terminal 9 to the information management device 5 via the Internet 3 and the information management is performed. It is adapted to be accepted by the device 5.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the A information display device has a reservation for the display information of "10th Anniversary Sale at a Department Store" from after 9:00 to 16:00. You can see that the reservation has been made from 16:00 to 17:30. Further, it can be seen that the next B information display device is reserved from 9:00 to 17:30. Further, the next C information display device is reserved from 13:00 to 16:00, the D information display device is reserved from 9:00 to 12:00, and the E information display device is reserved from 12:00 to 15:00. You can see that it has been reserved.

Therefore, the information provider browses the display reservation time list displayed on the data terminal 9 in this way,
By designating and selecting a vacant time, which is not reserved, with a mouse or the like, the selected time is transmitted from the data terminal 9 to the information management device 5 via the Internet 3 as the display reservation time, and the information management device Accepted at 5.

Next, the operation of the electronic bulletin board system of the above embodiment will be described with reference to the screen transition shown in FIG.

First, from the data terminal 9, an information provider who intends to provide information by using the electronic bulletin board system of the present embodiment and who is not yet a member of the electronic bulletin board system. When the electronic bulletin board system is accessed via the Internet 3, the top page of the home page provided by the electronic bulletin board system is displayed. This top page is shown at the top in FIG. 9, but by specifying the member registration on this top page, the screen shifts to the member registration screen, on which the ID and password are issued, and the member registration is completed. Done.

After the member registration is performed in this manner, the issued ID and password are entered and the information display device registration shown on the top page is designated to shift to the information display device registration screen. Here, a registration method selection screen of the information display device is displayed. On this registration method selection screen, the area selection input means, list selection input means, station name selection input means, popularity order selection input means, date selection input means, and registration type selection input described above with reference to FIG. There are "Select prefecture + municipalities", "List", "Station name", "Popularity", "Specify date", "Display by My Mark", etc. corresponding to the means. The desired information display device is selected while designating the display.

Here, when "list" or "station name" is specified, it is possible to enter the map selection screen and transition to the detailed map, and further, the scenery or address of the place where the information display device is provided. It is also possible to make selections on the detailed screen such as display. A plurality of information display devices can be selected on the detailed screen by clicking an installation mark on the map with a mouse or the like.

When "Display as My Mark" corresponding to the registration type selection input means is designated, if My Mark is not registered, "Unregistered message" is output, and according to this message, My Mark is displayed. Can be registered. When MyMark is already registered, MyMark is displayed in a list as shown in FIG. 7, and the information display device to be used is selected from this list.

Confirmation and cancellation of the reservation ID
It is also possible to display and confirm a list of information display devices registered with a password, or cancel a desired information display device from this list.

When the desired information display device is selected as described above, the display reservation time from the display start date and time to the display end date and time of the display information is selected and input. As described with reference to FIG. 8, the selective input of can be selected from the list of display reserved time, which is a time schedule indicating the reserved or empty state of each information display device. Note that FIG. 8 shows a list of display reservation times of each information display device on the current day, but by designating the date on the calendar or the like displayed below, each information display device on that date is displayed. Of course, it is also possible to display a list of display reservation times.

As described above, when the selection of the information display device 1 and the selection of the display reservation time are completed, the display information input screen for automatically prompting the input of the display information is displayed. When desired display information is input from the terminal 9, the input display information is transmitted from the data terminal 9 to the information management device 5 via the Internet 3, and the information management device 5 causes the database server 57 to transmit the display information.
Memorized in. In the storage of this display information, it is stored in the database server 57 together with the information display device 1 selected as described above and the display reservation time. Specifically, the selected information display device ID, display reservation time, display information,
The display schedule information including the information provider name is stored in the database server 57 in association with the information display device ID.

When the display schedule information is stored in the database server 57 in this way, the information management device 5 monitors the display start date and time of the display reservation time stored in the database server 57 with the application server 55, and displays the display start date and time. Then, the display information, the information display device ID, and the display reservation time corresponding to the display start date and time are read out, and the Internet 3 is displayed to display the display information on the information display device 1 of the information display device ID during the display reservation time. The display information and the display reservation time information are transmitted to the information display device 1 via the display information.

In the information display device 1, when the information reception device 11 receives the display information and the display reservation time transmitted from the information management device 5, the display reservation time is confirmed and then stored in the information storage device 13. At the same time, the display information is converted by the information conversion device 15 and supplied to the display unit 17, and the display information is continuously displayed from the display unit 17 until the display end time of the display reservation time.

FIG. 10 similarly describes the operation of the electronic bulletin board system of the above-described embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, the information provider 90 of the data terminal 9 is the information management device of the electronic bulletin board system. After registering as a member in 5 and making a contract, when registering the information display device and the display reservation time from the data terminal 9 with an image like a conference room reservation, the ID and password issued for registration are logged in. Then, first select the information display device 1 that can also be an advertisement display device, and then select the display reservation date of the display information that can also be the advertisement date, and then check the available time to determine the display start time of the display reservation date. The end time is selected, and the display information which is the advertisement content is input from the data terminal 9. As a result, at the display start time of the display reserved day, the information display device 1a,
The display contents are displayed until the display end time as shown in 1b and the like. When the display of the display information is completed, the information management device 5
The billing amount, which is the advertisement amount, is calculated based on the display schedule information stored in the database server 57 in
The invoice is created and printed by the printing machine 59, the invoice is sent to the information provider 90, and the information provider 90 is charged a usage fee. The information provider 90 pays the usage fee for this request.

The charge of the usage fee to the information provider is calculated based on the unit price per hour according to the time zone of the information display device used and the display time from the display start date and time to the display end date and time. That is, the unit price due to the use of the information display device is different for each information display device depending on the place where the information display device is installed, the function of the device itself, the state, etc. It also varies depending on the time of day, such as high time and low time. Therefore, since the usage fee varies depending on which information display device is used from what time to what time, the usage fee is calculated by the application server 55 of the information management device 5 based on the display schedule information stored in the database server 57. The invoice is created.

FIG. 11 simply shows this flow. When the information provider 90 sends data such as member registration and information registration from the data terminal 9 to the information management device 5 via the Internet (process ( 1)), this transmission data is stored in the database server 57 of the information management device 5 (process (2)). Then, when the display start date and time is reached, the display information is transmitted to the information display device 1 and displayed (processing (3)).

When the display of the display information is completed, the application server 55 of the information management device 5 considers, for example, the usage status and the charge amount of each user from the information provider table 23 and the billing information table 24 of the database server 57. The conditions are extracted (process (4)), billing information is generated (process (5)), and a bill is created (process (6)). The created bill is mailed to the information provider 90 (process (7)).

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing that there are ordinary members and special members as members. Members of this electronic bulletin board system include special members and regular members. The usage of the information display device, billing of the information display device and payment of the usage fee are basically the same for the special member and the regular member as shown in the figure. The fee is paid. Special members have the privilege of being able to make reservations for all designated time zones (time zone priority) instead of the installation site usage fee.
It should be noted that the priority time is registered at the time of application or change request, and it is assumed that it has been reserved on the electronic bulletin board system. In addition, in the case of a special member, the device number of the special member installation place is unconditionally displayed when selecting the information display device and display reservation date and time, and the information display device of the special member installation place is It can be registered outside the designated time zone.

[0054]

As described above, according to the present invention,
The information provider accesses the information management device from the communication terminal via the communication network, and receives the display schedule information including the display reservation time, the display information, the information display device identification information, and the information provider name, which are selectively input, At the display reserved time, the display information is displayed on the information display device, so that the information provider can select any information display device via the communication network and present the display information from the information display device. , The information display device can be shared by a plurality of information providers, the information display device can be effectively used, and each information provider also selects a plurality of information display devices by selective input from the communication terminal. Thus, it is possible to present arbitrary display information, efficiently present the display information not only in one information display device but also in a wide range of information display devices, and improve its advertising property.

Further, according to the present invention, the information provider accesses from the communication terminal, selects a desired information display device from the plurality of information display devices, and makes a desired display reservation from the list of display reservation times. Since the time can be selected, the information provider can select, for example, a plurality of desired information display devices installed in a place suitable for the content of the display information to be presented, and also select the display reservation time to display the display information. Can be presented, and the presentation effect can be improved.

Further, according to the present invention, the selection of the information display device can be performed by designating a region, presenting a list of a plurality of information display devices, designating a station name, and selecting a plurality of information display devices in the order of popularity. It can be displayed in various ways such as displaying, designating the date, and presenting the information display device registered in advance for each information provider. Can be realized.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an electronic bulletin board system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a diagram showing various places where the information display device of the electronic bulletin board system shown in FIG. 1 is installed.

3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an information display device used in the electronic bulletin board system shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 shows examples of government offices, suburban stores, community-based stores, etc. in which data terminals are used in the electronic bulletin board system shown in FIG. 1, contents of display information presented by these, and displays displayed on the information display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of information.

5 is a diagram showing configurations of a management table, a device table, an information provider table, and a billing information table stored in a database server used in the electronic bulletin board system shown in FIG.

6 is a diagram for explaining an information receiving method in which the information provider selectively inputs and receives a desired information display device from a data terminal in the electronic bulletin board system shown in FIG.

7 is a diagram showing a list of information display devices in the case of displaying with My Mark which is an example of the information receiving method shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a method of selectively inputting a display reservation time in the electronic bulletin board system shown in FIG.

9A to 9C are diagrams showing screen transitions for explaining the operation of the electronic bulletin board system shown in FIG.

10 is an explanatory diagram showing a procedure for charging a usage fee of the electronic bulletin board system shown in FIG.

11 is an explanatory diagram showing a procedure from transmission of data to mailing of a bill in the electronic bulletin board system shown in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining ordinary members and special members in the electronic bulletin board system shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Information display device 3 Internet 5 Information management device 7 Mobile phone terminals 9 Data terminal 11 Information receiver 13 Information storage device 15 Information converter 17 Display 19 Information control device 51 Content Server 53 Mail server 55 Application Server 57 Database Server 59 printing machine

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An information display device installed at an arbitrary location for displaying information and connected to a communication network, and information displayed on the information display device connected to the information display device via the communication network. An information management device that manages the information management device, wherein the information management device displays display reservation time information from the display start date and time to the display end date and time of the information to be displayed on the information display device,
An information display device identifying information for identifying the information display device, a schedule information storage unit for storing display schedule information including the name of the information provider who provides the display information, and a communication terminal of the information provider. Display reservation time, display information, and information display device identification information selectively input from the communication terminal in response to access via a communication network in consideration of the display schedule information stored in the schedule information storage means. An information receiving unit that receives display schedule information including an information provider name; a storage control unit that controls the received display schedule information to be stored in the schedule information storage unit; When the display start date and time is reached, the display information, the information display device identification information and the display reservation time corresponding to the display start date and time are read out and the information display device is monitored. The information display device specified by the identification information has an information transmitting means for transmitting the display information and the display reservation time information to the information display device via a communication network to display the display information during a display reservation time. An electronic bulletin board system characterized by that. 2. The plurality of information display devices are provided scatteredly in a plurality of places, and the information receiving unit is configured to access the plurality of information display devices with respect to an access from a communication terminal of the information provider. A device selection input means for selectively inputting a desired information display device from the communication terminal, and a list of display reservation times corresponding to the information display device identification information for selecting the display reservation time are presented. The electronic bulletin board system according to claim 1, further comprising a display reservation time selection input unit for selectively inputting a desired display reservation time from the presented list of display reservation times. 3. The device selection input means causes a region to be designated, displays an information display device existing in the designated region on a map and presents it to a communication terminal, and a desired information display device on the map. Area selection input means for selectively inputting, a list selection input means for presenting a list of a plurality of information display devices to a communication terminal and selectively inputting a desired information display device from the presented list, Specify a station name, display the information display device existing near the specified station name and present it to the communication terminal, and select the desired information display device from the displayed information display device Selectively input station name And a popularity order selection input means for displaying a plurality of information display devices in order of popularity and presenting them to the communication terminal, and selectively inputting a desired information display device from the presented information display devices in order of popularity. Specify Then, the information display device effective on the designated date is presented to the communication terminal, and the date selection input means for selectively inputting the desired information display device from the presented information display device, and each information provider. At least one of registration-type selection input means for presenting a plurality of information display devices that are selectively registered in advance for each of them and selectively inputting a desired information display device from the presented plurality of information display devices The electronic bulletin board system according to claim 2, wherein the electronic bulletin board system has three or more. 4. The storage control means includes an information updating means for erasing the display schedule information stored in the schedule information storage means for which the display reservation time has elapsed and updating the display schedule information. The electronic bulletin board system according to claim 1, which is characterized in that. 5. The electronic bulletin board system according to claim 1, wherein the communication network is the Internet. 6. The electronic bulletin board system according to claim 4, wherein the communication network includes a pager (registered trademark) network. 7. The display schedule information whose display information has been transmitted to the information display device by the information transmission means is read from the schedule information storage means, and a charge is made based on the display reservation time information of the display schedule information and the information display device identification information. 2. The electronic bulletin board system according to claim 1, further comprising: a charge calculating unit for calculating the charge; and a charge requesting unit for charging the calculated charge to the information provider.