JP2004280797A - Privilege distribution system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a privilege distribution system leading to the expanded sales of contents services. <P>SOLUTION: The privilege distribution system is constituted of a user terminal and a distributing device. The distributing device receives privilege requesting information requesting privilege information associated with contents services from the user terminal, and distributes the privilege information to the user terminal in the case where the request indicated by the received privilege requesting information is reasonable. Due to this, a user who received the privilege information enjoys using the distributed privilege information, so that the user can keep the motivation to receive the contents services. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for providing a service using an electronic ticket.

An electronic ticket system that provides a service using an electronic ticket is disclosed in Patent Document 1. This system is a system that uses an electronic ticket to realize a discount on the use of another service on the premise of using one service without any artificial and complicated procedures.
In addition, there is a discount service in which if there is a stub indicating that the movie has been viewed at the movie theater, the price of a meal at a restaurant near the movie theater is discounted.
JP-A-2002-324256

  However, the above discount service has the advantage that the restaurant side has more users to eat and leads to an increase in sales of the restaurant service, but the movie distributor does not have the advantage. Therefore, there is a demand from a content provider that provides content such as a recording medium on which a movie or video information is recorded to provide a system that leads to sales expansion of content services.

  In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a privilege distribution system, a distribution device, a package sales device, a privilege recording medium, a reproducing device, a distribution method for distributing a privilege, a distribution program, a distribution program recording medium, and a package, which lead to sales expansion of content services. An object of the present invention is to provide a price determination method, a price determination program, and a price determination program recording medium for determining a selling price.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a privilege distribution system including a user terminal and a distribution device that distributes privilege information relating to content services, wherein the distribution device stores privilege information relating to content services. Distribution privilege storing means, request receiving means for receiving privilege request information requesting privilege information from the user terminal, determining means for determining whether the request indicated by the received privilege request information is valid, Distribution means for, when the request received by the determination means is determined to be valid, reading privilege information and distributing the read privilege information to the user terminal, wherein the user terminal transmits the privilege request information to the user terminal; Request output means for outputting to the distribution device, privilege receiving means for receiving privilege information from the distribution device, and privilege storage means for storing the received privilege information Characterized in that it comprises and.

According to the configuration shown in the means for solving the problem, the privilege distribution system can distribute the privilege information relating to the content service when the request indicated by the privilege request information is valid. This allows the content service provider to distribute the privilege information, which can lead to sales expansion of the content service.
Here, the privilege storage means includes a portable privilege recording medium and a privilege writing means, wherein the privilege information is a movie privilege related to a movie, and the privilege request information is a movie watching service. The purchase information indicating purchase of an electronic ticket to be provided and requesting a movie privilege related to the movie. The distribution unit determines that the content indicated by the received purchase information is valid by the determination unit. In this case, the movie privilege is read out from the distribution privilege storage means, the read movie privilege is distributed to the user terminal, and the privilege writing means writes the movie privilege received from the distribution device to the privilege recording medium. It may be.

  According to this configuration, the distribution device of the privilege distribution system receives the purchase information from the user terminal, and can distribute the movie privilege to the user terminal when determining that the content indicated by the received purchase information is valid, The user terminal can write the distributed movie privilege on the privilege recording medium. As a result, the user having the privilege recording medium can receive the movie privilege when purchasing the electronic ticket, and the movie privilege received until the movie is viewed at the movie theater using the electronic ticket. You can enjoy using. For this reason, conventionally, there is a period from purchasing a movie ticket in advance to watching a movie, and during that period, it has been difficult to keep the user motivated to receive a movie watching service. By enjoying the movie benefits, it is possible to keep the user motivated to receive the movie viewing service.

  Here, the privilege storage means includes a portable privilege recording medium and a privilege writing means, and the privilege information is a movie privilege related to a movie and a content privilege related to a movie content including movie data. The privilege request information indicates the provision of a movie viewing service and the purchase of an electronic ticket to be provided with a service when purchasing a package medium recording movie content, and the movie privilege related to the movie and the movie privilege. The purchase information for requesting a content privilege related to movie content including movie data, and the distribution unit, when the determination unit determines that the content indicated by the received purchase information is valid, Read out the movie benefits and content benefits from the distribution privilege storage means, and read the read movie benefits and content benefits to the user terminal. And cloth, the benefits writing unit may write the movie benefits and content benefits received from the distributing device to the benefits recording medium.

  According to this configuration, the distribution device of the privilege distribution system receives the purchase information from the user terminal, and distributes the movie privilege and the content privilege to the user terminal when determining that the content indicated by the received purchase information is valid. The user terminal can write the distributed movie benefits and content benefits on a privilege recording medium. Thus, the user having the privilege recording medium can receive the movie privilege and the content privilege when purchasing the electronic ticket, and can enjoy using the received movie privilege and the content privilege. For this reason, conventionally, there is a period from purchasing a movie ticket in advance to watching a movie, and during that period, it has been difficult to keep the user motivated to receive a movie watching service. By enjoying the movie benefits, it is possible to keep the user motivated to receive the movie viewing service. Conventionally, packages such as DVD software and video software of a watched movie are sold after a certain period of time (for example, two months) has passed since the movie screening period ended. Until the package was sold, it was difficult for the user to keep the motivation for purchasing the package. However, the user can keep the motivation for purchasing the package by using the received content benefits. .

  Here, the user terminal is a portable privilege recording medium storing a first electronic ticket for receiving a movie viewing service, wherein the privilege information is content related to movie content including movie data. A privilege, wherein the request receiving means receives the first electronic ticket as the privilege request information, the reception of the first electronic ticket is regarded as a request for privilege information, and the request output means outputs the first electronic ticket. When the ticket is used, the first electronic ticket is output to the distribution device, and the distribution device further determines that the content indicated by the first electronic ticket is valid by the determination unit. A second electronic ticket is generated using the first electronic ticket to indicate that a movie viewing service has been received, and the first electronic ticket stored in the privilege recording medium is generated. Generating means for updating the ticket to the generated second electronic ticket, wherein the distributing means stores the distribution privilege memory when the content indicated by the first electronic ticket is determined to be valid by the determining means; The content privilege may be read out by the means, and the read content privilege may be distributed to the privilege recording medium.

  According to this configuration, the distribution device of the privilege distribution system can distribute the content privilege to the privilege recording medium when determining that the content indicated by the first electronic ticket stored in the privilege recording medium is valid. . A user having a valid first electronic ticket can receive a content privilege when using the first electronic ticket, that is, when receiving a movie viewing service. As a result, packages such as DVD software and video software for movies that have been watched conventionally are sold after a certain period of time (for example, two months) has passed since the movie screening period ended. It was difficult for the user to keep the motivation for purchasing the package until the package was sold, but by using the content benefits received and enjoying it, it was possible for the user to keep the motivation for purchasing the package. Become.

  Here, the user terminal receives the provision of the movie viewing service, receives the provision of the movie viewing service, or purchases the package medium recording the movie content including the provision of the movie viewing service and the movie data. A portable privilege recording medium storing an electronic ticket indicating that a service is provided when the electronic ticket is received, wherein the request receiving unit receives the electronic ticket as the privilege request information, and receives the electronic ticket. Is regarded as a request for privilege information, and the distribution means reads privilege information from the distribution privilege storage means when the content indicated by the electronic ticket is valid by the determination means, and reads the privilege information. The privilege information may be distributed to the privilege recording medium.

  According to this configuration, the distribution device of the privilege distribution system can distribute the privilege information to the privilege recording medium when determining that the content indicated by the electronic ticket stored in the privilege recording medium is valid. Thereby, the user having the privilege recording medium can receive the privilege information when he / she has the valid electronic ticket, and can enjoy using the received privilege information until the electronic ticket is used. .

  Here, the privilege distribution system further includes a package selling device that sells a package medium recording movie content including movie data, and the user terminal further receives a movie viewing service. Storing an electronic ticket indicating that the user has received the service of viewing, or that the user will receive the service when purchasing a package medium recording movie contents and providing movie watching services. The apparatus may include ticket receiving means for receiving an electronic ticket from the user terminal, and determining means for determining a selling price of the package medium according to the content of the received electronic ticket.

  According to this configuration, the privilege distribution system can determine the selling price of the package medium according to the content of the electronic ticket by using the package selling device. Thus, the user having the electronic ticket can purchase the package medium at a price determined according to the content of the electronic ticket. That is, the privilege distribution system can enhance user convenience.

Here, the user terminal is a portable privilege recording medium, the privilege distribution system further includes a reproducing device, the reproducing device reads privilege information from a privilege recording medium, privilege reading means, A reproducing unit for reproducing the read privilege information may be provided.
According to this configuration, the privilege distribution system can reproduce the privilege information stored in the privilege recording medium by using the reproducing device. Thereby, the user can enjoy using the privilege information.

  Here, the privilege distribution system further includes a management device, wherein the management device stores user information relating to a user who has received the distribution of the privilege information, and a user information storage unit configured to use the distribution device. User information receiving means for receiving user information and writing the received user information to the user information storage means, wherein the distribution apparatus further generates user information, and manages the generated user information. A user information generating unit that outputs the information to the apparatus may be provided.

According to this configuration, the privilege distribution system can manage user information using the management device. Thus, the provider of the content service can know the trend of the users who have received the distribution of the privilege information.
Further, the present invention is a distribution device for distributing privilege information relating to a content service to a user terminal, wherein the distribution privilege storage means storing the privilege information relating to the content service, and requesting the privilege information from the user terminal. Request receiving means for receiving the privilege request information, determining means for determining whether or not the request indicated by the received privilege request information is valid; and when the request received by the determining means is determined to be valid, And a distribution means for reading the privilege information and distributing the read privilege information to the user terminal.

According to this configuration, the distribution device can distribute the privilege information to the user terminal when the request indicated by the privilege request information is valid. This allows the content service provider to distribute the privilege information, which can lead to sales expansion of the content service.
Here, the privilege information is a movie privilege related to a movie, and the privilege request information indicates purchase of an electronic ticket to be provided with a movie watching service, and is purchase information for requesting a movie privilege related to the movie. The distributing means reads the movie privilege from the distribution privilege storing means when the content indicated by the received purchase information is determined to be valid by the determining means, and stores the read movie privilege in the user terminal. You may distribute to.

  According to this configuration, the distribution device can receive the purchase information from the user terminal, and can distribute the movie privilege to the user terminal when determining that the content indicated by the received purchase information is valid. For this reason, conventionally, there is a period from when a user purchases a movie ticket in advance to watching a movie, and during that period, it has been difficult to keep the user motivated to receive a movie watching service. By distributing the movie privilege, the user can enjoy using the movie privilege, so that the motivation to receive the movie watching service can be maintained.

Here, the distribution device further performs a digital signature on the ticket information indicating the electronic ticket using a secret key storage unit storing a secret key for applying a digital signature, and the secret key, Signature data generation means for generating signature data may be provided, and the distribution means may further distribute the generated signature data to the user terminal.
According to this configuration, the distribution device can distribute signature data for the ticket information. As a result, the provider of the content service can increase the security of the electronic ticket purchased by the user.

  Here, the privilege information is a movie privilege related to a movie and a content privilege related to a movie content including movie data, and the privilege request information records provision of a movie viewing service and movie content. Purchase information indicating purchase of an electronic ticket to be provided with a service when purchasing a package medium, and requesting a movie privilege related to the movie and a content privilege related to movie content including data of the movie; The distribution means reads out the movie privilege and the content privilege from the distribution privilege storage means when the content indicated by the received purchase information is determined to be valid by the determination means, and reads the read movie privilege and the content privilege. It may be distributed to the user terminal.

  According to this configuration, the distribution device can receive the purchase information from the user terminal, and can distribute the movie privilege and the content privilege to the user terminal when determining that the content indicated by the received purchase information is valid. As a result, conventionally, there is a period from when a user purchases a movie ticket in advance to watching a movie, and during that period, it is difficult to keep a motivation for the user to receive a movie watching service. However, by distributing the movie benefits, the user can keep the motivation to receive the movie viewing service by enjoying using the movie benefits. Conventionally, a package of a movie such as DVD software or video software is sold after a certain period of time (for example, two months) has passed since the movie screening period ended, so that users can watch the movie. It was difficult to keep the motivation for purchasing the package until the package was sold.However, by distributing the content benefits, users can enjoy the package benefits by using the content benefits. Motivation can be maintained.

  Here, the user terminal is a portable privilege recording medium storing a first electronic ticket to be provided with a movie viewing service, and the privilege information is a content privilege related to movie content including movie data. Wherein the request receiving means receives the first electronic ticket as the privilege request information when the user uses the first electronic ticket, and receives the first electronic ticket based on the privilege information. If the request is regarded as a request, and the determining unit determines that the content indicated by the first electronic ticket is legitimate, the distribution device further provides a movie viewing service using the first electronic ticket. Generating means for generating a second electronic ticket indicating receipt of the received electronic ticket and updating the first electronic ticket stored in the privilege recording medium to the generated second electronic ticket; The distribution means reads out the content privilege from the distribution privilege storage means when the content indicated by the first electronic ticket is valid by the determination means, and stores the read content privilege in the privilege recording It may be distributed to media.

  According to this configuration, the distribution device can distribute the content privilege to the privilege recording medium when determining that the content indicated by the first electronic ticket is valid. Conventionally, a package of a movie such as a DVD software or a video software is sold after a certain period (for example, two months) after the movie is over, so that the user can watch the movie. It was difficult to keep the motivation for purchasing the package until the package was sold, but by distributing the content benefits, the users enjoyed using the content benefits and Motivation can be maintained.

  Here, the first electronic ticket includes an expiration date of a movie viewing service, and the distribution device further uses the expiration date included in the first electronic ticket to determine whether the first electronic ticket has expired. Term expiration judging means for judging whether or not the first electronic ticket is within the expiration date by the expiration date judging means. It may be determined that the content indicated by the electronic ticket is valid.

According to this configuration, when the distribution device determines that the first electronic ticket is within the expiration date, the distribution device determines that the content indicated by the first electronic ticket is valid, and distributes the content privilege to the privilege recording medium. can do.
Here, the privilege recording medium further stores signature data obtained by digitally signing the stored first electronic ticket, and the distribution device further performs signature verification on the signature data. Public key storage means for storing a public key for receiving, the request receiving means further receives the signature data, performs a signature verification of the received signature data using the public key, and the determination means When the verification result by the request receiving unit is affirmative, and when the time limit determining unit determines that the first electronic ticket is within the validity period, the first electronic ticket is The content indicated may be determined to be valid.

According to this configuration, when the distribution device determines that the first electronic ticket is within the expiration date and when the result of the signature verification is positive, the content indicated by the first electronic ticket is It can be determined that it is legitimate.
Here, the distribution device further includes a secret key storage unit for storing a secret key for applying a digital signature, and the generation unit further includes a second electronic ticket generated using the secret key. May be digitally signed to generate signature data, and the generated signature data may be output to the privilege recording medium.

According to this configuration, the distribution device can distribute the signature data for the second electronic ticket. Thus, the provider of the content service can increase the security of the second electronic ticket.
Here, the user terminal receives the provision of the movie viewing service, receives the provision of the movie viewing service, or purchases the package medium recording the movie content including the provision of the movie viewing service and the movie data. A portable privilege recording medium storing an electronic ticket indicating that a service is provided when the electronic ticket is received, wherein the request receiving unit receives the electronic ticket as the privilege request information, and receives the electronic ticket. Is regarded as a request for privilege information, and the distribution means reads privilege information from the distribution privilege storage means when the content indicated by the electronic ticket is valid by the determination means, and reads the privilege information. The privilege information may be distributed to the privilege recording medium.

  According to this configuration, the distribution device can distribute the privilege information to the privilege recording medium when determining that the content indicated by the electronic ticket stored in the privilege recording medium is valid. Thereby, the user having the privilege recording medium can receive the privilege information when he / she has the valid electronic ticket, and can enjoy using the received privilege information until the electronic ticket is used. .

  Here, when the electronic ticket indicates that the movie viewing service is provided, the privilege information is a movie benefit related to a movie, and the electronic ticket has been provided with the movie viewing service. In the case of indicating, the privilege information is a content privilege related to movie content including movie data, and the electronic ticket purchases a package medium recording a movie content including movie data provision and movie data providing service. When indicating that the service is to be provided, the privilege information may be a movie privilege and a content privilege.

  According to this configuration, the distribution device distributes the movie privilege when the electronic ticket indicates that the movie viewing service is provided, and the distribution device, when the electronic ticket indicates that the movie viewing service is provided, If the distribution of the content benefits indicates that the electronic ticket provides the service of watching the movie and purchases the package medium recording the video content related to the movie, the service is provided when the movie benefits and the content are provided. Benefits can be distributed.

Here, the distribution device is connected to a management device that manages user information related to the user who has received the privilege information distribution, and the distribution device further generates user information and generates the generated usage information. User information generating means for outputting user information to the management device may be provided.
According to this configuration, the distribution device can output the user information to the management device.
The present invention also relates to a package selling apparatus for selling a package medium recording movie contents including movie data, wherein the user receives a movie viewing service from a user terminal and receives a movie viewing service from a user terminal. Or a ticket receiving means for receiving an electronic ticket indicating that the service is provided when providing the movie viewing service and purchasing the package medium, and setting the selling price of the package medium in accordance with the content of the received electronic ticket. Determining means for determining.

According to this configuration, the package selling device can determine the package selling price according to the content of the received electronic ticket. Thereby, the user can purchase the package medium at a package selling price according to the content of the electronic ticket held by the user, and thus the package selling device can enhance the convenience of the user.
Here, the package vending apparatus further includes a purchase privilege storage unit that stores purchase privilege information added when a user having the electronic ticket purchases the package medium, and a package indicating purchase of the package medium. Purchase information receiving means for receiving purchase information from the user terminal; and when the purchase information receiving means receives the package purchase information, reads the purchase privilege information from the privilege storage means, and stores the read purchase privilege information in the user terminal. And privilege distribution means for distributing the privilege to the user.

According to this configuration, the package vending apparatus can distribute the purchase privilege information to the user having the received electronic ticket. As a result, the provider of the content service can increase user satisfaction.
Here, the package vending apparatus further includes a public key storage unit that stores a public key for performing signature verification on signature data obtained by digitally signing the electronic ticket, and the ticket receiving unit. Further obtains the signature data, and the determining unit performs signature verification of the obtained signature data using the public key, and determines that the received electronic data is a valid electronic ticket by the signature verification. The selling price of the package medium may be determined according to the content of the ticket.

According to this configuration, when the package vending apparatus determines that the received electronic ticket is valid, it can determine the price of the package medium according to the content of the received electronic ticket.
Here, the package vending device is connected to a management device that manages user information on the user who has received the distribution of the purchase privilege information, and the package vending device further generates user information, The information processing apparatus may further include a user information generating unit that outputs the generated user information to the management device.

According to this configuration, the package vending device can output the user information to the management device.
Also, the present invention is a user terminal connected to a distribution device that distributes privilege information related to content services, request output means for outputting privilege request information requesting privilege information to the distribution device, the distribution device A privilege receiving means for receiving privilege information from the distribution device when a request indicated by the privilege request information is determined to be valid, and a privilege storing means for storing the received privilege information. I do.

  According to this configuration, the user terminal can output the privilege request information to the distribution device, and can receive the privilege information when the distribution device determines that the request indicated by the privilege request information is valid. Thus, the user who has received the distribution of the privilege information can have a motivation to receive the content service by enjoying using the distributed privilege information. In other words, from the viewpoint of the content service provider, this leads to an increase in sales of the content service.

  Here, the privilege storage means includes a portable privilege recording medium and a privilege writing means, wherein the privilege information is a movie privilege related to a movie, and the privilege request information is a movie watching service. The purchase information indicates purchase of an electronic ticket to be provided and requests for a movie privilege related to the movie, and the privilege receiving means determines that the content indicated by the purchase information is valid in the distribution device. In this case, a movie privilege may be received from the distribution device, and the privilege writing means may write the received movie privilege on the privilege recording medium.

  According to this configuration, the user terminal can output the purchase information to the distribution device, and can receive the movie privilege when the distribution device determines that the content indicated by the purchase information is valid. As a result, conventionally, there is a period from when a user purchases a movie ticket in advance to watching a movie, and during that period, it is difficult to keep a motivation for the user to receive a movie watching service. However, by distributing the movie benefits, the user can keep the motivation to receive the movie viewing service by enjoying using the movie benefits.

  Here, the privilege storage means includes a portable privilege recording medium and a privilege writing means, and the privilege information is a movie privilege related to a movie and a content privilege related to a movie content including movie data. The privilege request information indicates the provision of a movie viewing service and the purchase of an electronic ticket to be provided with a service when purchasing a package medium recording movie content, and the movie privilege related to the movie and the movie privilege. The purchase information for requesting a content privilege related to movie content including movie data, wherein the privilege receiving means, when the distribution device determines that the content indicated by the purchase information is valid, And the content privilege are received from the distribution device, and the privilege writing means transmits the received movie privilege and content privilege to the privilege. It may be written to the recording medium.

  According to this configuration, the user terminal can output the purchase information to the distribution device, and can receive the movie privilege and the content privilege when the distribution device determines that the content indicated by the purchase information is valid. As a result, conventionally, there is a period from when a user purchases a movie ticket in advance to watching a movie, and during that period, it is difficult to keep a motivation for the user to receive a movie watching service. However, by distributing the movie benefits, the user can keep the motivation to receive the movie viewing service by enjoying using the movie benefits. Conventionally, a package of a movie such as DVD software or video software is sold after a certain period of time (for example, two months) has passed since the movie screening period ended, so that users can watch the movie. It was difficult to keep the motivation for purchasing the package until the package was sold.However, by distributing the content benefits, users can enjoy the package benefits by using the content benefits. Motivation can be maintained.

  Here, the user terminal is a portable privilege recording medium storing an electronic ticket for receiving a movie watching service, and the privilege information is a content privilege related to movie content including movie data. Yes, the request information is the electronic ticket, the request output means, when the electronic ticket is used, outputs the electronic ticket to the distribution device, the output of the electronic ticket is the privilege information of the The privilege receiving unit may be configured to receive the content privilege from the distribution device when the distribution device determines that the content indicated by the electronic ticket is valid.

  According to this configuration, the privilege recording medium outputs the electronic ticket to the distribution apparatus when using the electronic ticket, and receives the content privilege when the distribution apparatus determines that the content indicated by the electronic ticket is valid. be able to. Conventionally, a package of a movie such as a DVD software or a video software is sold after a certain period (for example, two months) after the movie is over, so that the user can watch the movie. It was difficult to keep the motivation for purchasing the package until the package was sold, but by distributing the content benefits, the users enjoyed using the content benefits and Motivation can be maintained.

  Here, the user terminal receives the provision of the movie viewing service, receives the provision of the movie viewing service, or purchases the package medium recording the movie content including the provision of the movie viewing service and the movie data. A portable privilege recording medium that stores an electronic ticket indicating that a service is to be provided, wherein the request output unit outputs the electronic ticket to the distribution device, and outputs the electronic ticket. May be regarded as a request for privilege information, and the privilege receiving means may receive the privilege information from the distribution device when the distribution device determines that the content indicated by the electronic ticket is valid.

According to this configuration, the privilege recording medium can receive the privilege information when the content indicated by the electronic ticket is determined to be valid by the distribution device. Thereby, the user having the privilege recording medium can receive the privilege information when he / she has the valid electronic ticket, and can enjoy using the received privilege information until the electronic ticket is used. .
Here, the user terminal further receives a second password, a password storage unit storing a first password, and a password for verifying whether the received second password matches the first password. It may include a verification unit and a permission unit that permits access to the user terminal when the verification result by the password verification unit is positive.

According to this configuration, when the stored first password matches the received second password, the user terminal can permit access to the user terminal. As a result, unauthorized use of the user terminal by a third party can be prevented.
Here, the user terminal may be a portable privilege recording medium.
According to this configuration, the user terminal can be used as a privilege recording medium.

Further, the present invention is a reproducing apparatus to which a portable privilege recording medium storing privilege information related to a content service is mounted, and privilege reading means for reading privilege information from the mounted privilege recording medium; And reproducing means for reproducing the read privilege information.
According to this configuration, the reproducing device can reproduce the privilege information stored in the privilege recording medium. Thereby, the user having the privilege recording medium can enjoy using the privilege information.

  Here, the privilege information is first information relating to video / audio data, and the reproducing apparatus further includes a package recording unit which is associated with the privilege information and records second information relating to the video / audio data. Package reading means for reading the second information from the medium may be provided, and the reproducing means may generate the synthesized content by synthesizing the read first information and the second information, and reproduce the generated synthesized content.

  According to this configuration, the playback device combines the information related to the video / audio content stored in the privilege recording medium with the privilege video content recorded in the content recording medium to generate a composite content, and generates the generated composite. Content can be played. Thereby, the user having the privilege recording medium can enjoy using the information relating to the video / audio content and the privilege video content.

  Here, the playback device is network-connected to a distribution device that distributes privilege information related to a content service, and the privilege recording medium receives a movie viewing service, receives a movie viewing service, or It stores an electronic ticket indicating that the service is provided when providing a service of watching a movie and purchasing a package medium recording movie contents including movie data, and the playback device further includes the privilege. A ticket output unit that acquires an electronic ticket from a recording medium and outputs the acquired electronic ticket to the privilege management device; and the distribution unit determines that the content indicated by the electronic ticket is valid in the distribution device. Privilege receiving means for receiving privilege information from the device and writing the received privilege information to the privilege recording medium. There.

  According to this configuration, the playback device can receive the privilege information from the distribution device and write the received privilege information to the privilege recording medium. This allows the user to connect the playback device to the distribution device via a network and receive the latest privilege information from the privilege distribution device.

1. First Embodiment An electronic ticket system 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
1.1 Configuration of Electronic Ticket System 1 Here, the configuration of the electronic ticket system 1 will be described.
The electronic ticket system 1 includes the first subsystems 10a, 10b,..., 10c and the second subsystem 20 shown in FIG. The first subsystem 10a includes a communication terminal device 200, a playback device 300, and a memory card 100. The first subsystems 10b,..., 10c have the same configuration as the first subsystem 10a. The second subsystem 20 includes a movie company management device 400, electronic ticket sales devices 500a, 500b,..., 500c, electronic ticket confirmation devices 600a, 600b,..., 600c, and package sales devices 700a, 700b. ,..., 700c. , 700c and the package selling devices 700a, 700b,..., 700c are connected to the communication terminal devices of the first subsystems 10a, 10b,. In order to establish a network connection, an Internet address is associated. When the user purchases an electronic ticket, the communication terminal device of the first subsystems 10a, 10b,..., 10c has an Internet address associated with the electronic ticket sales device 500a, 500b,. When one of the Internet addresses is used and the electronic ticket vending device associated with the address is connected to the network via the Internet and a package is purchased, the package vending devices 700a, 700b,. Using one Internet address among the Internet addresses associated with 700c, a network connection is made via the Internet to the package vending device associated with that address. The movie company management device 400 includes electronic ticket vending devices 500a, 500b, ..., 500c, electronic ticket confirmation devices 600a, 600b, ..., 600c, package vending devices 700a, 700b, ..., 700c and a dedicated line. Networked through.

The memory card 100 has an authentication function for authenticating the user, and stores information on electronic tickets, information on benefits at the time of purchase, information on benefits at the time of using electronic tickets, and the like. One example of the memory card 100 is a memory card with an IC card function.
Note that the memory cards included in the first subsystems 10b,..., 10c have the same functions as the memory card 100 and store the same information as the memory card 100, and thus the description is omitted.

  The communication terminal device 200 is capable of attaching and detaching the memory card 100. When purchasing the electronic ticket, the user inserts the memory card 100, authenticates the memory card 100, and receives information related to the purchase of the electronic ticket via the Internet. The electronic ticket vending device transmits the information on the electronic ticket and the information on the privilege at the time of purchasing the electronic ticket from the electronic ticket vending device. When purchasing a package, the user inserts the memory card 100, authenticates the memory card 100, transmits information on the purchase of the package to a package vending device connected via the Internet, and transmits information on the purchase result from the package vending device. Receive. Here, the communication terminal device 200 is, for example, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants) to which the memory card 100 can be attached and detached.

Note that the communication terminal devices included in the first subsystems 10b,..., 10c perform the same operation as the communication terminal device 200, and thus the description is omitted.
The playback device 300 plays back image data and audio data stored in the memory card 100 and the purchased package.
Note that the playback devices of the first subsystems 10b,..., 10c perform the same operations as the playback device 300, and a description thereof will be omitted.

The movie company management device 400 is a user from the electronic ticket sales devices 500a, 500b,..., 500c, the electronic ticket confirmation devices 600a, 600b,. Receive information about and manage the received information.
The electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a is managed by a movie company or a company that sells tickets, receives information related to electronic ticket purchase from a communication terminal device connected to the Internet, and issues and purchases an electronic ticket from the received information. The information on the issued privilege is generated, and the information on the issued electronic ticket and the generated information on the purchased privilege are transmitted to the communication terminal device which has requested the purchase of the electronic ticket. In addition, information about the user who purchased the electronic ticket is transmitted to movie company management apparatus 400.

Note that the electronic ticket vending apparatuses 500b,..., 500c perform the same operations as the electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a, and thus description thereof is omitted.
The electronic ticket confirmation device 600a is managed in a movie theater, and a memory card 100 storing an electronic ticket is inserted when a user enters a movie theater. The electronic ticket confirmation device 600a writes the information indicating that the electronic ticket has been used and the information on the privilege at the time of use into the inserted memory card 100. Further, the information about the user who used the electronic ticket is transmitted to the movie company management device 400.

Note that the electronic ticket confirmation devices 600b,..., 600c perform the same operations as the electronic ticket confirmation device 600a, and thus description thereof is omitted.
The package sales apparatus 700a is managed by a movie company or a company that sells packages, receives information related to package purchase from a communication terminal device connected to the Internet, performs processing related to package purchase from the received information, and executes a processing result. Is transmitted to the communication terminal device that has requested the package purchase. Also, the information about the user who purchased the package is transmitted to the movie company management device 400.

Note that the package vending apparatuses 700b,..., 700c perform the same operations as those of the package vending apparatus 700a, and a description thereof will be omitted.
1.2 Configuration of Memory Card 100 Here, the configuration of the memory card 100 will be described.
The memory card 100 includes an authentication unit 101, a user ID storage unit 102, an electronic ticket information storage unit 103, a purchase privilege information storage unit 104, a use privilege information storage unit 105, and an input / output unit 106 illustrated in FIG. .

The memory card 100 is, specifically, a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. The ROM stores a computer program. The microprocessor operates according to the computer program, so that the memory card 100 achieves its function.
Note that the memory cards of the first subsystems 10b,..., 10c have the same configuration as the memory card 100, and a description thereof will be omitted.

1.2.1 Authentication unit 101
The authentication unit 101 stores in advance a password for determining whether the memory card 100 can be used.
When the memory card 100 is attached to the communication terminal device 200, the authentication unit 101 transmits a password from the communication terminal device 200 to the input / output unit 106 to authenticate whether the memory card is the user's own memory card. Receive through. The received password is compared with a previously stored password, and if they match, data can be read from and written to the memory card 100, and usable information indicating that the memory card 100 can be used is input and output. Output to communication terminal apparatus 200 via section 106. If they do not match, data reading and writing are disabled, and unusable information indicating that the memory card 100 is unusable is output to the communication terminal device 200 via the input / output unit 106.

Note that the same authentication as when the memory card 100 is attached to the communication terminal device 200 is also performed when the memory card 100 is attached to the playback device 300 and when the memory card 100 is attached to the electronic ticket confirmation devices 600a, 600b,. Do.
1.2.2 User ID storage unit 102
The user ID storage unit 102 stores a user ID for identifying a user, and cannot be changed after the user ID is stored.

1.2.3 Electronic Ticket Information Storage Unit 103
The electronic ticket information storage unit 103 has an electronic ticket information table T100 as shown as an example in FIG.
The electronic ticket information table T100 includes an area for storing one or more sets including a title ID, an expiration date, a store ID, signature data 1, a movie theater ID, and signature data 2.

The title ID is an identifier for identifying a movie, and is written when an electronic ticket is purchased.
The expiration date is a date indicating a time limit for using the electronic ticket, and is written when the electronic ticket is purchased.
The store ID is an identifier for identifying the store, and is written when an electronic ticket is purchased.

The signature data 1 is first signature data generated by applying a digital signature to a title ID and an expiration date, and is written by an electronic ticket vending apparatus when an electronic ticket is purchased.
The movie theater ID is an identifier for identifying the movie theater, and is written when an electronic ticket is used.
The signature data 2 is second signature data generated by applying a digital signature to the title ID and the expiration date, and is written by the electronic ticket confirmation device when using the electronic ticket.

1.2.4 Purchase privilege information storage unit 104
The purchase privilege information storage unit 104 has a purchase privilege information table T110 as shown as an example in FIG.
The purchase privilege information table T110 has an area for storing one or more sets of a title ID, audio data 1, discount data, and limited data 1.

The title ID is an identifier for identifying a movie.
In the audio data 1, an audio data name of a movie trailer associated with the title ID is registered.
In the discount data, the amount to be discounted when purchasing a package associated with the title ID is registered.

As the limited data 1, information that can be used only by the purchaser of the electronic ticket is registered. As an example, an address of a network service that can be used only by an electronic ticket purchaser, a login name and a password for receiving the network service are registered.
The purchaser of the electronic ticket can participate in a community such as a bulletin board on the network service by using the address of the network service, the login name and the password for receiving the network service stored in the limited data 1, Movie goods can be purchased online before and after the release of the movie.

Furthermore, the purchase privilege information storage unit 104 also stores movie trailer audio data associated with the movie trailer audio data name registered in one audio data item of the purchase privilege information table T110.
1.2.5 Use privilege information storage unit 105
The use privilege information storage unit 105 has a use privilege information table T120 as shown as an example in FIG.

The use privilege information table T120 includes an area for storing one or more sets including a title ID, audio data 2, limited data 2, and additional information.
The title ID is an identifier for identifying a movie.
In the audio data 2, the audio data name of the movie package trailer associated with the title ID is registered.

In the limited data 2, if there is information on a service for package purchase, the information is registered. As an example, it is information indicating a right to be purchased in a limited edition package case. If there is no information on the service for purchasing the package, this is blank.
If there is value-added information on the package purchase, the additional information is registered. As an example, the information is information indicating a right to receive a free sample package when purchasing the package. If there is no value-added information regarding the purchase of the package, this is blank.

The user of the electronic ticket can purchase a deluxe version package based on the information stored in the limited data 2, and can obtain an extra package in addition to the package based on the information stored in the additional information.
Further, the usage privilege information storage unit 105 also stores the audio data of the package trailer associated with the audio data name of the package trailer registered in the two audio data items of the usage privilege information table T120.

1.2.6 Input / output unit 106
When memory card 100 is inserted into communication terminal device 200, input / output unit 106 outputs the password received from communication terminal device 200 to authentication unit 101. Also, when the memory card 100 is inserted into the playback device 300 and when the memory card 100 is inserted into the electronic ticket confirmation devices 600a, 600b,..., 600c, the received password is similarly output to the authentication unit 101.

The reading of data from the memory card 100 and the writing of data into the memory card 100 performed by the device into which the memory card 100 is inserted are performed via the input / output unit 106.
1.3 Configuration of Communication Terminal Device 200 Here, the configuration of the communication terminal device 200 will be described.

The communication terminal device 200 includes an input unit 201, a control unit 202, a display unit 203, an input / output unit 204, and a transmission / reception unit 205 shown in FIG.
The communication terminal device 200 is, specifically, a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a display unit, and the like. The ROM stores a computer program. The microprocessor operates according to the computer program, so that the communication terminal device 200 achieves its function.

Note that the communication terminal devices included in the first subsystems 10b,..., 10c have the same configuration as the communication terminal device 200, and a description thereof will be omitted.
1.3.1 Input unit 201
Here, the input unit 201 will be described.
(A) In the case of authentication of the memory card 100 When the memory card 100 is inserted into the communication terminal device 200, the input unit 201 receives a password to perform authentication of the memory card 100, and transmits the received password to the control unit 202. Output to

(B) In the case of purchasing an electronic ticket In order to purchase an electronic ticket, the input unit 201 receives one of the Internet addresses associated with the electronic ticket vending apparatuses 500a, 500b, ..., 500c, The received address is output to the control unit 202.
After the network connection with the electronic ticket vending device associated with the received address is completed, the title ID of the movie is received, and the received title ID is output to the control unit 202.

  In the case of performing payment for purchase of an electronic ticket, ticket payment method information including a title ID, information indicating that payment for purchase of an electronic ticket is performed, and information indicating a payment method for purchase of an electronic ticket is received and received. The ticket payment method information is output to the control unit 202. When canceling the purchase of the electronic ticket, the control unit 202 receives the cancellation information including the title ID and the information indicating the cancellation of the purchase, and outputs the received cancellation information to the control unit 202.

Here, the payment method for the purchase of the electronic ticket may be any means such as cash payment, payment by a credit card, and payment by electronic money.
(C) In the case of purchasing a package In order to purchase a package, the input unit 201 receives one of the Internet addresses associated with the package vending apparatuses 700a, 700b,... Is output to the control unit 202.

After completing the network connection with the package selling device associated with the received address, the input unit 201 receives the title ID of the movie and outputs the received title ID to the control unit 202.
In the case of performing a package purchase payment, package payment method information including a title ID, information indicating that the package purchase is to be settled, and information indicating a payment method for the package purchase is received, and the received package payment method information is received. Is output to the control unit 202. When canceling the package purchase, cancel information including a title ID and information indicating the cancellation of the purchase is received, and the received cancel information is output to the control unit 202.

Here, the payment method for the package purchase may be any means such as cash payment, payment by credit card, payment by electronic money, and the like.
1.3.2 Control unit 202
Here, the control unit 202 will be described.
(A) In the case of authentication of the memory card 100 Upon receiving the password for authentication from the input unit 201, the control unit 202 outputs the received password to the memory card 100 via the input / output unit 204. When the usable information is received as the authentication result from the memory card 100 via the input / output unit 204, the received usable information is output to the display unit 203, and when the unusable information is received as the authentication result. Then, the received unusable information is output to the display unit 203.

(B) In the case of purchasing an electronic ticket The control unit 202 receives an Internet address from the input unit 201, and uses the received address to send an electronic ticket sales device associated with the address received via the transmission / reception unit 205. Make a network connection. Here, the description will be made assuming that the electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a is connected to the network via the Internet.

  The control unit 202 receives the title ID from the input unit 201. Next, a user ID is acquired from the memory card 100, and ticket purchase request information including the acquired user ID and the title ID received from the input unit 201 is transmitted to the electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a via the transmission / reception unit 205. Next, the user ID, the title ID, the expiration date of the electronic ticket, the audio data name of the movie trailer, the package discount, the limited data when purchasing the electronic ticket, and the price of the electronic ticket from the electronic ticket sales device 500a via the transmission / reception unit 205. Is received, and the received ticket purchase confirmation information is temporarily stored and output to the display unit 203.

When ticket payment method information is received from the input unit 201, ticket charging request information including the received ticket payment method information and the user ID is generated, and the generated ticket charging request information is transmitted and received to the electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a. The transmission is performed via the unit 205.
When the cancellation information is received, ticket charging suspension information including the received cancellation information and the user ID is generated, and the generated ticket charging suspension information is transmitted to the electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a via the transmission / reception unit 205.

  The control unit 202 transmits ticket purchase completion information indicating completion of the purchase procedure of the electronic ticket from the electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a via the transmission / reception unit 205, and signature data information including a store ID and first signature data. When the ticket purchase confirmation information including the audio data of the movie trailer is received, the received ticket purchase completion information is output to the display unit 203, and the received signature data information and the temporarily stored ticket purchase confirmation are stored. Using the information, purchase ticket information including a title ID, an expiration date of the electronic ticket, a store ID, and first signature data is generated. The title ID, the expiration date, the store ID, and the first signature data included in the generated purchase ticket information are written into the title ID item, the expiration date item, the store ID item, and one signature data item of the electronic ticket information table T100. . Furthermore, using the temporarily stored ticket purchase confirmation information, purchase privilege information including a title ID, audio data of a movie trailer, discount data, and limited data is generated, and the generated purchase privilege information is stored in a purchase privilege information table. At T110, the received audio data of the movie trailer is written to the purchase privilege information storage unit 104. Furthermore, the temporarily stored ticket purchase confirmation information is discarded.

When the ticket purchase suspension information indicating the completion of the purchase suspension procedure is received, the received ticket purchase suspension information is output to the display unit 203, and the temporarily stored ticket purchase confirmation information is discarded. .
(C) In the case of purchasing a package The control unit 202 receives an Internet address from the input unit 201, and uses the received address to make a network connection with the associated package sales device via the transmission / reception unit 205. Here, the description will be made assuming that the package sales apparatus 700a is connected to the network via the Internet.

  The control unit 202 receives the title ID from the input unit 201. Next, a user ID is obtained from the memory card 100. From the electronic ticket information table T100, a set including a title ID that matches the received title ID, an expiration date associated with the title ID, a theater ID, and second signature data is acquired. However, when the electronic ticket is not used, the acquired movie theater ID and the second signature data are blank. Next, using the received title ID, a set including a title ID that matches the title ID received from the purchase privilege information table T110 and discount data associated with the title ID is acquired.

Next, package purchase request information is generated as follows.
By confirming whether the movie theater ID and the second signature data obtained from the electronic ticket information table T100 are blank, it is determined whether or not the electronic ticket is used. Then, a set including a title ID matching the title ID received from the usage privilege information table T120, the limited data 2 associated with the title ID, and the additional information is acquired. Using the title ID received from the input unit 201, the acquired user ID, and the information acquired from the electronic ticket information table T100, the purchase privilege information table T110, and the use privilege information table T120, the user ID, title ID, and expiration date , Movie theater ID, second signature data, discount data, limited data 2, and additional information.

  When the electronic ticket is not used, the user ID is obtained by using the title ID received from the input unit 201, the obtained user ID, and the information obtained from the electronic ticket information table T100 and the purchase privilege information table T110. Package purchase request information including a title ID, an expiration date, a movie theater ID, second signature data, and discount data is generated. The theater ID and the second signature data included in the generated package purchase request information are blank.

The generated package purchase request information is transmitted to the package sales device 700a via the transmission / reception unit 205.
Next, when the electronic ticket is used, the user information, the limited data 2 and the additional information included in the transmitted package purchase request information are used from the package selling apparatus 700a via the transmission / reception unit 205. The package purchase confirmation information including the information on the form of the package to be purchased and the price of the package determined is received, and the received package purchase confirmation information is output to the display unit 203. When the electronic ticket is not used, the package purchase confirmation information including the user ID, the title ID, and the price of the package is received, and the received package purchase confirmation information is output to the display unit 203.

  When the package payment method information is received from the input unit 201, package charge request information including the received package payment method information and the user ID is generated, and transmitted to the package vending device 700a via the transmission / reception unit 205. When the cancellation information is received, package charging suspension information including the received cancellation information and the user ID is generated, and transmitted to the package sales apparatus 700a via the transmission / reception unit 205.

  Further, when package purchase completion information indicating that the package purchase procedure has been completed is received from the package sales device 700a via the transmission / reception unit 205, the received package purchase completion information is output to the display unit 203, and the package purchase is completed. When the package purchase refusal information indicating refusal is received, the received package purchase refusal information is output to the display unit 203, and when the package purchase suspension information indicating the completion of the purchase suspension procedure is received, the package purchase refusal information is received. The obtained package purchase suspension information is output to the display unit 203.

1.3.3 Display unit 203
Here, the display unit 203 will be described.
(A) In the case of authentication of the memory card 100 When the display unit 203 receives the usable information from the control unit 202, the display unit 203 displays the received usable information and notifies the user. Further, when the unusable information is received, the received unusable information is displayed to notify the user.

(B) In the case of purchasing an electronic ticket When receiving the ticket purchase confirmation information from the control unit 202, the display unit 203 displays a message indicating that the ticket purchase confirmation information has been received from the electronic ticket sales device 500a, Prompt the user to enter ticket payment method information or cancel information. When the ticket purchase completion information is received from the control unit 202, a message indicating that the ticket purchase completion information is received from the electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a is displayed. When the ticket purchase stop information is received, the ticket purchase completion information is displayed. A message indicating that the purchase stop information has been received from the electronic ticket sales device 500a is displayed.

(C) In the case of package purchase When the display unit 203 receives the package purchase confirmation information from the control unit 202, the display unit 203 displays a message indicating that the package purchase confirmation information has been received from the package vending device 700a. Prompts you to enter package payment method information or cancel information. When the package purchase completion information is received from the control unit 202, a message indicating that the package purchase completion information has been received from the package vending device 700a is displayed. A message indicating that the unacceptable information has been received from the package selling device 700a is displayed. When the package purchase cancel information has been received, a message indicating that the package purchase cancel information has been received from the package selling device 700a is displayed.

1.3.4 Input / output unit 204
The input / output unit 204 inputs and outputs information between the control unit 202 and the memory card 100 and inputs and outputs information between the input unit 201 and the memory card 100.
1.3.5 Transmission / Reception Unit 205
In the case of purchasing an electronic ticket, the transmission / reception unit 205 transmits information received from the control unit 202 to the electronic ticket sales device 500a, and outputs information received from the electronic ticket sales device 500a to the control unit 202. In the case of purchasing a package, the information received from the control unit 202 is transmitted to the package vending device 700a, and the information received from the package vending device 700a is output to the control unit 202.

1.4 Configuration of Playback Device 300 Here, the configuration of the playback device 300 will be described.
The playback device 300 includes an input unit 301, a control unit 302, an output unit 303, a first access unit 304, and a second access unit 305 shown in FIG.
The playback device 300 is, specifically, a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk unit, and the like. A computer program is stored in the ROM or the hard disk unit. The playback device 300 achieves its functions by the microprocessor operating according to the computer program.

  Note that the package purchased by the user stores in advance not only the content that is the video and audio data of the movie, but also a title ID for identifying the movie, movie trailer video data, and package trailer video data. When playing the movie trailer, both the purchased package and the memory card 100 storing the movie trailer audio data are inserted, and when playing the package trailer, the purchased package and the package trailer audio data are inserted. Both of the stored memory cards 100 are inserted.

Although not shown in FIG. 7, the playback device 300 is connected to a display device such as a television, and video and audio are output from the connected display device.
Note that the playback devices of the first subsystems 10b,..., 10c have the same configuration as the playback device 300, and a description thereof will be omitted.
1.4.1 Input unit 301
Here, the input unit 301 will be described.

(A) In the case of authentication of the memory card 100 When the memory card 100 is inserted into the playback device 300, the input unit 301 accepts a password to authenticate the memory card 100, and transmits the accepted password to the control unit 302. Output to
(B) In the case of playing a movie trailer The input unit 301 inserts the package and the memory card 100, and after authentication of the memory card 100, the first playback including information indicating a request to play a movie trailer and a title ID to be played. Accept request information. The received first reproduction request information is output to the control unit 302.

(C) In the case of reproducing the package trailer After the package and the memory card 100 are inserted and the memory card 100 is authenticated, the input unit 301 performs the second reproduction including the information indicating the request to reproduce the package trailer and the title ID to be reproduced. Accept request information. The received second reproduction request information is output to the control unit 302.

(D) In the case of reproducing a package The input unit 301 inserts a package and receives third reproduction request information including information indicating a request to reproduce a package. The received third reproduction request information is output to the control unit 302.
1.4.2 Control unit 302
Here, the control unit 302 will be described.

(A) In the case of authentication of the memory card 100 Upon receiving the password for authentication from the input unit 301, the control unit 302 outputs the received password to the memory card 100 via the first access unit 304. When the usable information is received as the authentication result from the memory card 100 via the first access unit 304, the received usable information is output to the output unit 303, and the unusable information is received as the authentication result. In this case, the received unusable information is output to the output unit 303.

(B) In the case of playing back a movie trailer Upon receiving the first playback request information from the input unit 301, the control unit 302 receives the audio data name of the movie trailer associated with the title ID included in the received first playback request information. Is determined in the purchase privilege information table T110. If there is no audio data name of the movie trailer associated with the received title ID, the output unit 303 outputs non-reproducible information indicating that reproduction is not possible. If there is an audio data name of the movie trailer associated with the received title ID, it is determined whether or not the title ID of the inserted package matches the title ID received from the input unit 301. If they do not match, the reproduction unit 307 outputs to the output unit 303 reproduction impossible information indicating that reproduction is impossible. If they match, a movie trailer is played.

  When playing back the movie trailer, the control unit 302 stores the purchase privilege information storage unit based on the audio data name of the movie trailer associated with the title ID received from the input unit 301 via the first access unit 304 from the memory card 100. The audio data of the movie trailer is read from the package 104, the video data of the movie trailer is read from the package via the second access unit 305, and the read audio data and the video data are synchronized and output to the output unit 303. Is output.

(C) In the case of reproducing the package trailer When the control unit 302 receives the second reproduction request information from the input unit 301, the audio data name of the package trailer associated with the title ID included in the received second reproduction request information Is determined in the use privilege information table T120. If the audio data name does not exist, reproduction disable information indicating that reproduction is not possible is output to the output unit 303. If the audio data name exists, it is determined whether or not the title ID of the inserted package matches the title ID received from the input unit 301. If they do not match, the reproduction unit 307 outputs to the output unit 303 reproduction impossible information indicating that reproduction is impossible. If they match, the package trailer is played.

  At the time of playing the package trailer, the control unit 302 determines the audio data of the package trailer based on the audio data name of the package trailer associated with the title ID received from the memory card 100 via the first access unit 304 from the input unit 301. , And reads out the video data of the package trailer from the package via the second access unit 305, and outputs the audio data and the video data to the output unit 303 by synchronizing the read audio data and the video data.

(D) In the case of reproduction of a package Upon receiving the third reproduction request information from the input unit 301, the control unit 302 reproduces the package.
The control unit 302 reads out audio data and video data from the package via the second access unit 305 during package reproduction, and outputs the read audio data and video data to the output unit 303.

1.4.3 Output unit 303
If the output unit 303 receives the usable information from the control unit 302 in the authentication of the memory card 100, the output unit 303 outputs the usable information to a display device such as a television connected to the playback device 300, and notifies the user. I do. When the unusable information is received, the unusable information is output to a display device such as a television connected to the playback device 300 to notify the user.

In the case of movie trailer playback, package trailer playback, and package playback, the output unit 303 receives audio data and video data from the control unit 302, and outputs the received audio data and video data to a TV or the like connected to the playback device 300. Output to the display device.
Upon receiving the reproduction disable information from the control unit 302, the control unit 302 outputs the reproduction disable information to a display device such as a television connected to the playback device 300.

1.4.4 First access unit 304
The first access unit 304 inputs and outputs information between the control unit 302 and the memory card 100.
1.4.5 Second access unit 305
The second access unit 305 inputs and outputs information between the control unit 302 and the package.

1.5 Configuration of Movie Company Management Device 400 Here, the configuration of the movie company management device 400 will be described.
The movie company management device 400 includes a ticket use status storage unit 401, a use information registration unit 402, a payout calculation unit 403, and a transmission / reception unit 404 shown in FIG.
The movie company management device 400 is specifically a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk unit, a display unit, a keyboard, a mouse, a modem, and the like. A computer program is stored in the ROM or the hard disk unit. By operating the microprocessor according to the computer program, the movie company management device 400 achieves its function.

Here, it is assumed that the movie company management apparatus 400 manages personal information associated with the user ID in a state where security measures have been taken. The state in which security measures are taken is, for example, an encrypted state.
1.5.1 Ticket Use Status Storage Unit 401
The ticket usage status storage unit 401 has a usage status management table T400 as shown as an example in FIG.

The use status management table T400 has an area for storing one or more sets including a user ID, a title ID, ticket purchase information, ticket use information, and package purchase information.
The user ID is an identifier for identifying a user.
The title ID is an identifier for identifying a movie.

The ticket purchase information is composed of a set including a store ID 1 and a sale date 1. The store ID 1 is an identifier for identifying the electronic ticket store, and the sales date 1 is the date when the electronic ticket was sold.
The ticket use information is composed of a set including a movie theater ID and a use date. The movie theater ID is an identifier for identifying the movie theater, and the use date is the date on which the electronic ticket was used.

The package purchase information is composed of a set including a store ID 2 and a sales date 2. The store ID 2 is an identifier for identifying the package store, and the sales date 2 is the date when the package was sold.
1.5.2 Usage information registration unit 402
Here, the usage information registration unit 402 will be described.

(A) In the case of purchasing an electronic ticket The usage information registration unit 402 sells a user ID, a title ID, a store ID, and an electronic ticket from the electronic ticket sales apparatuses 500a, 500b,... The ticket sales information including the date is received, and the received ticket sales information is written into the usage status management table T400. Note that the store ID and the sales date are written in the store ID 1 item and the sales date 1 item of the ticket purchase information.

(B) In the case of using an electronic ticket The use information registration unit 402 uses the user ID, title ID, movie theater ID, and electronic ticket from the electronic ticket confirmation devices 600a, 600b,. Receive the ticket use confirmation information consisting of the date. Using the user ID and the title ID included in the received ticket use confirmation information, data matching both the user ID and the title ID is acquired from the use status management table T400, and the theater ID included in the ticket use confirmation information is acquired. And the usage date is written in the movie theater ID item and the usage date item of the ticket usage information of the acquired data.

(C) In the case of purchasing a package The usage information registration unit 402 transmits a user ID, a title ID, a store ID, and a sales date of a package from the package sales apparatuses 700a, 700b,... Receiving the package sales information. Using the user ID and the title ID included in the received package sales information, data that matches both the user ID and the title ID is acquired from the usage management table T400, and the store ID and the sales included in the package sales information are acquired. Write the date and time into the two items of the shop ID and the sales date in the package purchase information of the acquired data.

1.5.3 Dividend Calculation Unit 403
The payout calculation unit 403 calculates a payout for returning a fixed amount of money in accordance with the electronic ticket sales status, usage status, and package sales status, and transmits the dividend calculation result to each device. Transmit via 404. Here, the dividend is paid by cash payment or the like after notification of the result.

In the case of the electronic ticket sales status, the dividend is calculated from the sales status of each store in the target period of the calculation of the dividend from the ticket purchase information item of the use status management table T400, and the sales ID and the calculation result are obtained. The first payout information is transmitted via the transmitting / receiving unit 404 to the electronic ticket vending device associated with the store ID.
In the case of the electronic ticket usage status, the payout is calculated from the ticket usage information item of the usage status management table T400 according to the usage status of each movie theater in the target period of the payout calculation, and the movie theater ID and the calculation result Is transmitted to the electronic ticket confirmation device associated with the movie theater ID via the transmission / reception unit 404.

In the case of the package sales status, the dividend is calculated from the sales status of each store in the target period of the calculation of the dividend from the package purchase information item of the usage status management table T400, and includes the store ID and the calculation result. The third payout information is transmitted to the package vending device associated with the store ID via the transmission / reception unit 404.
1.5.4 Transmission / Reception Unit 404
The transmission / reception unit 404 transmits information received from the electronic ticket vending apparatuses 500a, 500b,..., 500c, the electronic ticket confirmation apparatuses 600a, 600b,. The information is output to the usage information registration unit 402. When the first payout information is received from the payout calculation unit 403, the first payout information is transmitted to the electronic ticket sales device associated with the store ID included in the first payout information, and the second payout information is transmitted. If it has been received, it is transmitted to the electronic ticket confirmation device associated with the theater ID included in the second payout information, and if it has been received, it is included in the third payout information. The data is transmitted to the package vending device associated with the store ID.

1.6 Configuration of Electronic Ticket Vending Apparatus 500a Here, the configuration of the electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a will be described.
The electronic ticket sales device 500a includes a store ID storage unit 501, a secret key storage unit 502, a purchase privilege management storage unit 503, an electronic ticket management storage unit 504, an electronic ticket billing storage unit 505, and an electronic ticket issuing unit shown in FIG. 506, a first transmission / reception unit 507 and a second transmission / reception unit 508.

  The electronic ticket vending device 500a is, specifically, a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk unit, a display unit, a keyboard, a mouse, a modem, and the like. A computer program is stored in the ROM or the hard disk unit. The microprocessor operates according to the computer program, so that the electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a achieves its functions.

  The electronic ticket vending device 500a receives a network connection request from a communication terminal device that has received an Internet address associated with the electronic ticket vending device 500a, and is thereby connected to the communication terminal device via the Internet. . Here, a description will be given assuming that a network connection request is received from the communication terminal device 200 and the communication terminal device 200 is connected to the network via the Internet.

Note that the electronic ticket vending apparatuses 500b,..., 500c have the same configuration as the electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a, and thus description thereof is omitted.
1.6.1 Store ID storage unit 501
The store ID storage unit 501 stores a store ID for identifying an electronic ticket store, and cannot be changed after storing the store ID.

1.6.2 Issued private key storage unit 502
The issued secret key storage unit 502 stores a secret key for creating first signature data.
1.6.3 Purchase privilege management storage unit 503
The purchase privilege management storage unit 503 has a purchase privilege management table T500 as shown as an example in FIG. Note that the configuration of the table is the same as that of the purchase privilege information table T110 included in the purchase privilege information storage unit 104 of the memory card 100, and a description thereof is omitted. Furthermore, the purchase privilege management storage unit 503 also stores movie trailer audio data associated with the name of the audio data registered in one audio data item of the purchase privilege management table T500.

1.6.4 Electronic ticket management storage unit 504
The electronic ticket management storage unit 504 has an electronic ticket management table T510 as shown as an example in FIG.
The electronic ticket management table T510 has an area for storing one or more sets including a title ID and an expiration date.

The title ID is an identifier for identifying a movie.
The expiration date is a date indicating the time limit for using the electronic ticket.
1.6.5 Electronic ticket charging storage unit 505
The electronic ticket charging storage unit 505 has an electronic ticket charging table T520 as shown as an example in FIG.

The electronic ticket charging table T520 includes an area for storing one or more sets including a user ID, a title ID, a date of sale 1, an amount 1, and a payment method 1.
The user ID is an identifier for identifying a user.
The title ID is an identifier for identifying a movie.
Sales date 1 indicates the date on which the electronic ticket was sold.

The amount 1 indicates the price of the electronic ticket.
In the payment method 1, the payment method of the price of the electronic ticket is registered.
The electronic ticket billing table T520 is used when performing settlement or the like in a certain period in which the electronic ticket is sold.
1.6.6 Electronic ticket issuing unit 506
The electronic ticket issuing unit 506 stores the electronic ticket price in advance in association with the title ID of the movie.

  The electronic ticket issuing unit 506 receives ticket purchase request information from the communication terminal device 200 connected to the network via the Internet via the second transmitting / receiving unit 508. A record that matches the title ID included in the ticket purchase request information received from the purchase privilege management table T500 is obtained, and a record that matches the title ID included in the ticket purchase request information received from the electronic ticket management table T510 is obtained. Further, an electronic ticket price associated with the received title ID is acquired. Next, ticket purchase confirmation is performed using the user ID included in the received ticket purchase request information, the record acquired from the purchase privilege management table T500, the record acquired from the electronic ticket management table T510, and the acquired electronic ticket price. Information is generated, and the generated ticket purchase confirmation information is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has been requested to purchase the electronic ticket via the second transmission / reception unit 508. Further, the generated ticket purchase confirmation information is temporarily stored.

Next, the electronic ticket issuing unit 506 receives the ticket charging request information or the ticket charging suspension information from the communication terminal device 200 via the second transmitting / receiving unit 508, and receives the ticket charging request information or the ticket charging request information. It is determined which of the accounting stop information is.
When it is determined that the ticket charging request information has been received, the ticket purchase confirmation information temporarily stored is acquired using the user ID and the title ID included in the received ticket charging request information. Generates ticket charging information including a user ID, a title ID, an electronic ticket price included in the acquired ticket purchase confirmation information, a payment method included in the ticket charging request information, and a sales date, and generates the generated ticket charging information. Is written in the electronic ticket accounting storage unit 505. Next, ticket sales information is generated, and the generated ticket sales information is transmitted to the movie company management device 400 via the first transmission / reception unit 507. Further, the secret key stored in the issuance secret key storage unit 502 is read, and a digital signature is applied to the title ID and the expiration date included in the acquired ticket purchase confirmation information using the read secret key. One signature data is generated, and signature data information including the generated first signature data and the store ID stored in the store ID storage unit 501 is generated. Further, it generates ticket purchase completion information, obtains the audio data of the movie trailer associated with the audio data name of the movie trailer included in the ticket purchase confirmation information obtained from the purchase privilege management storage unit 503, and generates the generated signature data. It generates ticket purchase confirmation information including information, ticket purchase completion information, and acquired voice data. The generated ticket purchase confirmation information is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the ticket purchase via the second transmission / reception unit 508, and the temporarily stored ticket purchase confirmation information is deleted.

When it is determined that the ticket charging suspension information has been received, the ticket purchase confirmation information temporarily stored is deleted using the user ID and the title ID included in the received ticket charging suspension information. Further, ticket purchase suspension information is generated, and the generated ticket purchase suspension information is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the ticket purchase suspension.
Here, the digital signature for generating the first signature data is, for example, an Elgamal signature on a finite field. ElGamal signatures on finite fields are well known and will not be described.

1.6.7 First transmitting / receiving unit 507
The first transmission / reception unit 507 transmits the ticket sales information received from the electronic ticket issuing unit 506 to the movie company management device 400. Also, the result of the dividend calculation is received from the movie company management device 400, and the received information is output to a display unit such as a display device (not shown), and the received information is displayed on the display unit. Notify the administrator of the electronic ticket sales device 500a.

1.6.8 Second transmitting / receiving unit 508
The second transmitting / receiving unit 508 outputs information received from the communication terminal device that has requested the purchase of the electronic ticket to the electronic ticket issuing unit 506. Further, it transmits the information received from the electronic ticket issuing unit 506 to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the purchase of the electronic ticket.
1.7 Configuration of Electronic Ticket Confirmation Device 600a Here, the configuration of the electronic ticket confirmation device 600a will be described.

The electronic ticket confirmation device 600a includes an issuance public key storage unit 601, a use privilege management storage unit 602, a secret key storage unit 603, a movie theater ID storage unit 604, an input unit 605, an electronic ticket confirmation unit 606, and a display unit shown in FIG. 607, an input / output unit 608, and a transmission / reception unit 609.
The electronic ticket confirmation device 600a is, specifically, a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk unit, a display unit, a keyboard, a mouse, a modem, and the like. A computer program is stored in the ROM or the hard disk unit. When the microprocessor operates according to the computer program, the electronic ticket confirmation device 600a achieves its function.

Since the functions achieved by using any of the memory cards included in the first subsystems 10a, 10b,..., 10c are the same, the description will be made using the memory card 100 here.
Note that the electronic ticket confirmation devices 600b,..., 600c have the same configuration as the electronic ticket confirmation device 600a, and a description thereof will be omitted.

1.7.1 Issued public key storage unit 601
The issuance public key storage unit 601 has an issuance public key table T600 as shown as an example in FIG.
The issuance public key table T600 has an area for storing one or more sets of a store ID and a public key.

The store ID is an identifier for identifying the store.
The public key is a public key distributed from a store, and is associated with the store ID.
1.7.2 Usage privilege management storage unit 602
The use privilege management storage unit 602 has a use privilege management table T610 as shown as an example in FIG. Note that the configuration of the table is the same as that of the use privilege information table T120 included in the use privilege information storage unit 105 of the memory card 100, and a description thereof will be omitted. Further, the usage privilege management storage unit 602 also stores the audio data of the package trailer associated with the name of the audio data registered in the audio data 2 item of the usage privilege management table T610.

1.7.3 Secret key storage unit 603
The secret key storage unit 603 stores a secret key for creating the second signature data.
1.7.4 Movie theater ID storage unit 604
The movie theater ID storage unit 604 stores a movie theater ID for identifying a movie theater, and cannot be changed after the movie theater ID is stored.

1.7.5 Input unit 605
Here, the input unit 605 will be described.
(A) In the case of authentication of the memory card 100 When the memory card 100 is inserted, the input unit 605 accepts a password to authenticate the memory card 100 and outputs the accepted password to the electronic ticket confirmation unit 606. I do.

(B) In the case of confirming the electronic ticket The input unit 605 receives the title ID and outputs the received title ID to the electronic ticket confirmation unit 606.
1.7.6 Electronic Ticket Confirmation Unit 606
(A) In the case of authentication of the memory card 100 Upon receiving the password for authentication from the input unit 605, the electronic ticket confirmation unit 606 outputs the received password to the memory card 100 via the input / output unit 608. When the usable information is received as the authentication result from the memory card 100 via the input / output unit 608, the usable information is output to the display unit 607, and when the unusable information is received as the authentication result, Then, the received unusable information is output to the display unit 607.

(B) In the case of electronic ticket confirmation The electronic ticket confirmation unit 606 receives the title ID from the input unit 605, and receives the title from the electronic ticket information table T100 stored in the electronic ticket information storage unit 103 of the memory card 100. An electronic ticket information record matching the ID is acquired. If there is no record that matches the received title ID, unavailability information indicating that the electronic ticket is unavailable is output to the display unit 607.

It is determined whether the electronic ticket is used by confirming whether or not information exists in each of the movie theater ID item and the signature data 2 item included in the obtained record.
If the electronic ticket has already been used, unavailability information indicating the unavailability of the electronic ticket is output to the display unit 607. If the electronic ticket is not used, it is determined whether the electronic ticket is within the validity period by using the validity period information included in the acquired record. If the expiration date has not passed, the use disable information is output to the display unit 607. If it is within the validity period, the public key associated with the store ID included in the acquired record is acquired from the issued public key storage unit 601, and the acquired public key, the title ID of the acquired record, and the validity period The signature verification is performed using the first signature data and the first signature data, and the validity of the first signature data is determined. When it is determined that the data is not valid first signature data, the use-unusable information is output to the display unit 607. If it is determined that the data is valid first signature data, a digital signature is applied to the title ID and the expiration date using the secret key stored in the secret key storage unit 603, and the second signature data Is generated, the generated second signature data and the movie theater ID are added to the movie theater ID item and the signature data 2 item of the acquired record, and the electronic ticket information table T100 is updated. Further, information on the usage privilege that matches the received title ID is obtained from the usage privilege management table T610, and the obtained information is written into the usage privilege information table T120 of the memory card 100 via the input / output unit 608, and further obtained. The audio data of the package trailer associated with the audio data name of the package trailer included in the information of the usage privilege obtained is acquired from the usage privilege management storage unit 602, and the acquired audio data is written to the usage privilege information storage unit 105. Further, a user ID is obtained from the user ID storage unit 102 of the memory card 100, ticket use confirmation information is generated using the obtained user ID, the received title ID, the theater ID, and the use date, and the generated ticket The use confirmation information is transmitted to the movie company management device 400 via the transmission / reception unit 609.

Here, the signature verification is an algorithm for verifying the first signature data generated by the digital signature at the time of selling the electronic ticket. The digital signature that generates the second signature data is, for example, an Elgamal signature on a finite field. ElGamal signatures on finite fields are well known and will not be described.
1.7.7 Display Unit 607
In the authentication of the memory card 100, the display unit 607 displays the received usable information when the usable information is received, and displays the received usable information when the usable information is received.

In the use of the electronic ticket, when receiving the unusable information from the electronic ticket confirmation unit 606, the received unusable information is displayed.
When the result of the dividend calculation is received, the received result of the dividend calculation is displayed and notified to the administrator of the electronic ticket confirmation device 600a.
1.7.8 Input / output unit 608
The input / output unit 608 outputs the information received from the electronic ticket confirmation unit 606 to the memory card 100, and outputs the information received from the memory card 100 to the electronic ticket confirmation unit 606.

1.7.9 Transmission / Reception Unit 609
The transmission / reception unit 609 transmits the information received from the electronic ticket confirmation unit 606 to the movie company management device 400. Also, it receives the result of the dividend calculation from the movie company management device 400 and outputs the received information to the display unit 607 via the electronic ticket confirmation unit 606.
1.8 Configuration of Package Vending Apparatus 700a Here, the configuration of the package vending apparatus 700a will be described.

The package vending device 700a includes a store ID storage unit 701, a public key storage unit 702, a package charging storage unit 703, a package vending unit 704, a first transmission / reception unit 705, and a second transmission / reception unit 706 shown in FIG. I have.
The package selling device 700a is, specifically, a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk unit, a display unit, a keyboard, a mouse, a modem, and the like. A computer program is stored in the ROM or the hard disk unit. The microprocessor operates according to the computer program, so that the package vending apparatus 700a achieves its functions.

  The package selling device 700a is connected to the communication terminal device via the Internet by receiving a network connection request from the communication terminal device that has received the Internet address associated with the package selling device 700a. Here, a description will be given assuming that a network connection request is received from the communication terminal device 200 and the communication terminal device 200 is connected to the network via the Internet.

The package vending apparatuses 700b,..., 700c have the same configuration as that of the package vending apparatus 700a, and a description thereof will be omitted.
1.8.1 Dealer ID Storage Unit 701
The store ID storage unit 701 stores a store ID for identifying a package store, and cannot be changed after storing the store ID.

1.8.2 Public Key Storage Unit 702
The public key storage unit 702 has a public key table T700 as shown as an example in FIG.
The public key table T700 has an area for storing one or more sets of a theater ID and a public key.

The movie theater ID is an identifier for identifying the movie theater.
The public key is a public key distributed from a movie theater, and is associated with a movie theater ID.
1.8.3 Package charging storage unit 703
The package charge storage unit 703 has a package charge table T710 as shown as an example in FIG.

The package charging table T710 includes an area for storing one or more sets of a user ID, a title ID, a date of sale 2, a price 2, and a payment method 2.
The user ID is an identifier for identifying a user.
The title ID is an identifier for identifying a movie.
The sales date 2 indicates the date when the package was sold.

Amount 2 indicates the sales amount of the package.
In the payment method 2, a payment method for the price of the package is registered.
Note that the package charging table T710 is used when performing payment or the like in a certain period during which the package is sold.
1.8.4 Package Sales Department 704
Here, the package sales unit 704 will be described.

The package sales unit 704 receives package purchase request information from the communication terminal device 200 via the second transmission / reception unit 706. By confirming whether or not the movie theater ID and the second signature data included in the received package purchase request information are blank, it is determined whether or not the electronic ticket is used.
(A) When an electronic ticket is used The movie theater ID included in the received package purchase request information and the movie theater ID included in the received package purchase request information are obtained from the public key table T700 of the public key storage unit 702. Acquiring the associated public key, performing signature verification using the acquired public key and the title ID, expiration date, and second signature data included in the received package purchase request information, and verifying the validity of the second signature data. Make a sex determination. Here, the signature verification is an algorithm for verifying the second signature data generated by the digital signature when using the electronic ticket.

If it is determined that the data is not the correct second signature data, package purchase refusal information is generated, and the generated package purchase refusal information is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the package purchase via the second transmitting / receiving unit 706. Send.
If it is determined that the data is correct second signature data, the sales amount of the package is calculated using the discount information included in the received package purchase request information, and the package is sold based on the limited data 2 and the additional information. The form of the package is determined, the package purchase confirmation information is generated using the received user ID, title ID, the calculated sales amount, and the determined package form, and the generated package purchase confirmation information is used in response to the purchase request. Via the second transmitting / receiving unit 706 to the communication terminal device 200 that has been transmitted. Further, the generated package purchase confirmation information is temporarily stored.

  Next, when the package charging request information is received from the communication terminal device 200 via the second transmitting / receiving unit 706, the package charging request information is temporarily stored using the user ID and the title ID included in the received package charging request information. Get package purchase confirmation information. It generates package charging information including the user ID, title ID, and sales amount included in the acquired package purchase confirmation information, the date of sale, and the payment method included in the package charging request information, and generates the generated package charging information. The data is written into the package charge storage unit 703. Next, package sales information is generated, and the generated package sales information is transmitted to the movie company management device 400 via the first transmission / reception unit 705. Further, package purchase completion information is generated, and the generated package purchase completion information is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the package purchase via the second transmitting / receiving unit 706, and is included in the package purchase confirmation information. After the package purchase is confirmed, such procedures as securing the package based on the package form and requesting delivery are performed. Furthermore, the package purchase confirmation information temporarily stored is deleted.

  Further, when the package charging suspension information is received from the communication terminal device 200 via the second transmitting / receiving unit 706, the package charging suspension information is temporarily stored using the user ID and the title ID included in the received package charging suspension information. Delete the package purchase confirmation information. Further, it generates package purchase suspension information and transmits the generated package purchase suspension information to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the package purchase suspension via the second transmission / reception unit 706.

(B) When the electronic ticket is not used The discount amount of the package sale when the electronic ticket is not used is calculated using the discount data included in the received package purchase request information, and the package is calculated based on the calculated discount amount. Is determined, the package purchase confirmation information is generated using the received user ID, title ID, and the calculated sales amount, and the generated package purchase confirmation information is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the purchase. The data is transmitted via the second transmission / reception unit 706. Further, the generated package purchase confirmation information is temporarily stored.

  Next, when the package charging request information is received from the communication terminal device 200 via the second transmitting / receiving unit 706, the package charging request information is temporarily stored using the user ID and the title ID included in the received package charging request information. Get package purchase confirmation information. It generates package charging information including the user ID, title ID, and sales amount included in the acquired package purchase confirmation information, the date of sale, and the payment method included in the package charging request information, and generates the generated package charging information. The data is written into the package charge storage unit 703. Next, package sales information is generated, and the generated package sales information is transmitted to the movie company management device 400 via the first transmission / reception unit 705. Further, package purchase completion information is generated, and the generated package completion information is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the package purchase via the second transmission / reception unit 706, and the package such as package securement, delivery request, etc. Perform the procedure after the purchase is confirmed. Furthermore, the package purchase confirmation information temporarily stored is deleted.

  Further, when the package charging suspension information is received from the communication terminal device 200 via the second transmitting / receiving unit 706, the package charging suspension information is temporarily stored using the user ID and the title ID included in the received package charging suspension information. Delete the package purchase confirmation information. Further, it generates package purchase suspension information and transmits the generated package purchase suspension information to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the package purchase suspension via the second transmission / reception unit 706.

1.8.5 First transmitting / receiving section 705
The first transmission / reception unit 705 transmits the package sales information received from the package sales unit 704 to the movie company management device 400. Also, the result of the dividend calculation is received from the movie company management device 400, and the received information is output to a display unit such as a display device (not shown), and the received information is displayed on the display unit. Notify the manager of the package sales device 700a.

1.8.6 Second transmitting / receiving unit 706
The second transmission / reception unit 706 outputs the information received from the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the package purchase to the package sales unit 704. Further, it transmits the information received from the package sales unit 704 to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested package purchase.
1.9 Operation Overview of Electronic Ticket System 1 Here, an operation overview of the electronic ticket system 1 will be described.

1.9.1 Outline of Operation at the Time of Authentication of Memory Card 100 Here, an outline of the operation at the time of memory card 100 authentication when memory card 100 is inserted into communication terminal device 200 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. I do.
When the memory card 100 is inserted, the communication terminal device 200 accepts a password for performing authentication, and outputs the accepted password to the memory card 100 (Step S5).

The memory card 100 performs an authentication process using the received password, and outputs usable information or unusable information to the communication terminal device (step S10).
The communication terminal device 200 performs a result display using the received information (step S15).
The same processing outline applies to the case where the memory card 100 is inserted into the playback device 300 and the case where the memory card 100 is inserted into the electronic ticket confirmation devices 600a, 600b,..., 600c.

1.9.2 Outline of Operation at Purchase of Electronic Ticket Here, an outline of operation at the time of purchase of an electronic ticket will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.
The communication terminal device 200 receives the title ID of the electronic ticket to be purchased from the user, generates ticket purchase request information using the received title ID and the user ID stored in the memory card 100, and generates the generated ticket purchase. The request information is transmitted to the electronic ticket sales device 500a (step S30).

The electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a performs ticket purchase acceptance processing using the received ticket purchase request information, and transmits the ticket purchase confirmation information generated in this processing to the communication terminal apparatus 200 that has requested the purchase of the electronic ticket. At the same time, the generated ticket purchase confirmation information is temporarily stored (step S35).
The communication terminal device 200 temporarily stores the received ticket purchase confirmation information, displays a message indicating that the ticket purchase confirmation information has been received, accepts the ticket payment method information or the cancellation information, and receives the ticket payment method information. Is received, ticket charging request information is generated, and the generated ticket charging request information is transmitted to the electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a. If cancellation information is received, ticket charging stop information is generated and generated. The ticket charging suspension information is transmitted to the electronic ticket sales device 500a (step S40).

The electronic ticket sales device 500a performs a ticket accounting process using the received information, and when the ticket sales information is generated, transmits the generated ticket sales information to the movie company management device 400, and executes the process. The ticket purchase confirmation information or the ticket purchase suspension information generated as described above is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 (step S45).
The movie company management apparatus 400 performs a ticket sales information registration process using the received ticket sales information (step S50).

The communication terminal device 200 performs a ticket purchase process using the received information and the temporarily stored ticket purchase confirmation information (step S55).
1.9.3 Outline of Operation at Confirmation of Electronic Ticket Here, an outline of operation at the time of confirmation of the electronic ticket will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.

The electronic ticket confirmation device 600a receives the title ID, performs a ticket use process using the received title ID, and generates the ticket use confirmation information, and transmits the generated ticket use confirmation information to the movie company management device 400. It transmits (step S80).
The movie company management device 400 performs a use information registration process using the received ticket use confirmation information (step S85).

1.9.4 Outline of Operation at the Time of Package Purchase Here, an outline of the operation at the time of package purchase will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The communication terminal device 200 receives the title ID of the package desired to be purchased from the user, generates package purchase request information using the received title ID and the user ID stored in the memory card 100, and generates the generated package purchase request. The information is transmitted to the package selling device 700a (step S100).

  Using the received package purchase request information, the package sales device 700a performs a package purchase reception process, and transmits the package purchase confirmation information or the package purchase refusal information generated in this process to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the package purchase. When the package purchase confirmation information is transmitted together with the transmission, the transmitted package purchase confirmation information is temporarily stored (step S105).

  When receiving the package purchase confirmation information, the communication terminal device 200 displays a message indicating that the package purchase confirmation information has been received, receives package payment method information or cancellation information from a user, and receives the package payment method. When the information is received, the package billing request information is generated, and the generated package billing request information is transmitted to the package sales apparatus 700a. When the cancellation information is received, the package billing stop information is generated and generated. The package charging suspension information is transmitted to the package selling device 700a (step S110). When the package purchase unacceptable information is received, a message indicating that the package purchase unacceptable information has been received is displayed, and the process ends.

The package sales device 700a performs a package billing process using the received information and, when generating the package sales information, transmits the generated package sales information to the movie company management device 400 and generates the package sales information in this process. The package purchase completion information or the package purchase stop information is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 (step S115).
The movie company management device 400 performs a package sales information registration process using the received package sales information (step S120).

The communication terminal device 200 performs a result display using the received information (step S125).
1.10 Operation of Authentication Processing Here, the operation of the authentication processing performed by the memory card 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The memory card 100 receives the password (Step S150). It is determined whether or not the received password matches a previously stored password (step S155). If they match, the memory card 100 is placed in an accessible state, usable information is generated, and the generated usable information is output to the device to which the memory card 100 is attached (step S160). If they do not match, the memory card 100 is made inaccessible, and the unusable information is generated, and the generated unusable information is output to the device to which the memory card 100 is attached (step S165).

1.11 Operation of Ticket Purchase Accepting Process Here, the ticket purchase accepting process performed by the electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a when an electronic ticket is purchased will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The electronic ticket sales device 500a receives the ticket purchase request information from the communication terminal device 200 (Step S200).

Acquisition of information on the electronic ticket associated with the title ID included in the ticket purchase request information received from the electronic ticket management table T510, and association with the title ID included in the ticket purchase request information received from the purchase privilege management table T500 The information of the purchased purchase privilege is acquired (step S205).
Using the acquired information on the electronic ticket and the information on the purchase privilege, ticket purchase confirmation information is generated and transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has made the purchase request, and the generated ticket purchase confirmation information is temporarily stored ( Step S210).

1.12 Operation of Ticket Billing Process Here, a ticket billing process performed by the electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a when an electronic ticket is purchased will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.
The electronic ticket vending device 500a receives the ticket charging request information from the communication terminal device 200 when the user decides to purchase the ticket, and receives the ticket charging suspension information when the user decides to stop the purchase (step S1). S250).

It is determined whether the received information is ticket charging request information or ticket charging suspension information (step S255).
In the case of the ticket charging request information, the electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a acquires the temporarily stored ticket purchase confirmation information in the ticket purchase reception processing, and acquires the acquired ticket purchase confirmation information and the received ticket charging request. The ticket charging information is generated using the information and the generated ticket charging information is written into the electronic ticket charging table T520 (step S260). Next, ticket sales information is generated, and the generated ticket sales information is transmitted to the movie company management device 400 (step S265). Next, a secret key is read from the issued secret key storage unit 502, first signature data is generated using the read secret key, and signature data information is generated using the generated first signature data and the store ID. (Step S270). Further, ticket purchase completion information is generated (step S275), and audio data of a movie trailer is acquired from the purchase privilege management storage unit 503 (step S280). Next, ticket purchase confirmation information is generated, the generated ticket purchase confirmation information is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has made the purchase request, and the temporarily stored ticket purchase confirmation information is deleted (step S285). .

If the information is the ticket charging suspension information, the ticket purchase confirmation information temporarily stored is deleted in the ticket purchase reception processing, the ticket purchase suspension information is generated, and the generated ticket purchase suspension information is requested to suspend the purchase. Is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested (step S290).
1.13 Operation of Ticket Sales Information Registration Processing Here, the ticket sales registration processing performed by the movie company management apparatus 400 when purchasing an electronic ticket will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The movie company management device 400 receives ticket sales information from the electronic ticket sales device 500a (step S300). The received ticket sales information is written into the usage status management table T400 (step S305).
1.14 Operation of Ticket Purchasing Process Here, a ticket purchasing process performed by the communication terminal device 200 when an electronic ticket is purchased will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.

The communication terminal device 200 receives the ticket purchase confirmation information from the electronic ticket vending device 500a when transmitting the ticket charging request information, and receives the ticket purchase suspension information when transmitting the ticket charging suspension information ( Step S320).
It is determined whether the received information is ticket purchase confirmation information or ticket purchase stop information (step S325).

  When the ticket purchase confirmation information is received, purchase ticket information is generated using the signature data information included in the ticket purchase confirmation information and the temporarily purchased ticket purchase confirmation information, and the electronic ticket information table T100 (Step S330). In addition, using the ticket purchase confirmation information temporarily stored, purchase privilege information is generated, written into the purchase privilege information table T110, and the sound data of the movie trailer included in the received ticket purchase confirmation information is converted to the purchase privilege information. Writing to the storage unit 104 (step S335). Next, the temporarily deleted ticket purchase confirmation information is deleted (step S340), and the result is displayed using the ticket purchase completion information included in the received ticket purchase confirmation information (step S345).

When the ticket purchase suspension information is received, the temporarily stored ticket purchase confirmation information is deleted (step S340), and the result is displayed using the received ticket purchase suspension information (step S345).
1.15 Operation of Ticket Use Process Here, the ticket use process performed by the electronic ticket confirmation device 600a when using the electronic ticket will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The electronic ticket confirmation device 600a receives the title ID from the input unit 605 (Step S400).
It is determined whether or not a record of information of the electronic ticket associated with the received title ID exists in the electronic ticket information table T100 (step S405).
If the record of the electronic ticket information associated with the received title ID does not exist in the electronic ticket information table T100, the information processing apparatus generates unusable information and displays the generated unusable information (step S445). If it exists, a record of the information of the electronic ticket associated with the received title ID is acquired, and it is confirmed whether the information exists in the movie theater ID item and the signature data 2 items included in the acquired record. It is determined whether the electronic ticket is used (step S410).

If the electronic ticket has been used, use-disabled information is generated, and the generated use-disabled information is displayed (step S445). If the electronic ticket is not used, it is determined whether or not the expiration date is valid by using the expiration date included in the acquired record (step S415).
If the electronic ticket is not within the expiration date, unusable information is generated and the generated unusable information is displayed (step S445). If it is within the expiration date, a public key associated with the store ID included in the record obtained from the issued public key storage unit 601 is obtained (step S420). The signature verification is performed using the obtained public key, the title ID, the expiration date, and the first signature data included in the obtained record, and the validity of the first signature data is determined (step S425). If the data is not valid first signature data, unusable information is generated and the generated unusable information is displayed (step S445). If the data is valid first signature data, second signature data is generated, and the movie theater ID and the generated second signature data are added to the movie theater ID item and the signature data 2 item of the acquired record, and the electronic signature is added. The ticket information table T100 is updated (step S430). Next, information on the use privilege associated with the received title ID is read from the use privilege management table T610, the use privilege information is generated, written into the use privilege information table T120 of the memory card 100, and included in the use privilege information. The audio data of the package trailer associated with the audio data name of the package trailer to be acquired is acquired from the usage privilege management storage unit 602, and written into the usage privilege information storage unit 105 (step S435). Furthermore, ticket use confirmation information is generated and transmitted to the movie company management device 400 (step S440).

1.16 Operation of Usage Information Registration Process Here, the usage information registration process performed by the movie company management device 400 when using an electronic ticket will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.
The movie company management device 400 receives the ticket use confirmation information from the electronic ticket confirmation device 600a (step S470).

A record that matches both the user ID and the title ID included in the received ticket use confirmation information is acquired from the use state management table T400 (step S475).
The movie theater ID and the use date included in the received ticket use confirmation information are written in the ticket use information item of the acquired record, and the use state management table T400 is updated (step S480).

1.17 Operation of Package Purchase Acceptance Processing Here, the package purchase acceptance processing performed by the package vending apparatus 700a at the time of package purchase will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The package sales device 700a receives the package purchase request information from the communication terminal device 200 (Step S500).

It is determined whether the movie theater ID and the second signature data included in the received package purchase request information are blank, and it is determined whether the electronic ticket is used (step S505).
If it is being used, a public key associated with a theater ID included in the received package purchase request information is acquired from the public key table T700 (step S510). Using the obtained public key, the title ID, the expiration date, and the second signature data included in the received package purchase request information, signature verification is performed, and the validity of the second signature data is determined (step S515). ). If the data is valid second signature data, the sales amount of the package and the form of the package to be sold are determined based on the received package purchase request information (step S520). Next, package purchase confirmation information is generated, the generated package purchase confirmation information is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the package purchase, and the received package purchase request information is temporarily stored (step S525). . If the data is not valid second signature data, purchase non-permission information is generated, and the generated non-purchase information is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the purchase of the package (step S530).

  If the electronic ticket has not been used, the package sales amount when the ticket is not used is determined based on the received package purchase request information (step S535). Next, package purchase confirmation information is generated, the generated package purchase confirmation information is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the package purchase, and the generated package purchase confirmation information is temporarily stored (step S540). ).

1.18 Operation of Package Billing Process Here, a package billing process performed by the package vending apparatus 700a at the time of package purchase will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.
When the user decides to purchase the package from the communication terminal device 200, the package selling device 700a receives the package billing request information, and when the user decides to suspend the purchase, the package selling device 700a receives the package billing suspension information ( Step S570).

It is determined whether the received information is package charging request information or package charging suspension information (step S575).
In the case of package charge request information, the package sales device 700a acquires the package purchase confirmation information temporarily stored in the package purchase reception processing, and acquires the acquired package purchase confirmation information and the received package charge request information. Is used to generate package charging information, and writes the generated package charging information into the package charging table T710 (step S580). Next, package sales information is generated, and the generated package sales information is transmitted to the movie company management device 400 (step S585). Further, it generates package purchase completion information, transmits the generated package purchase completion information to the communication terminal device 200 that has made the purchase request, and deletes the temporarily stored package purchase confirmation information (step S590).

If the information is the package charging suspension information, the package purchase confirmation information temporarily stored in the package purchase reception processing is deleted, the package purchase suspension information is generated, and the generated package purchase suspension information is requested to be purchased. Is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested (step S595).
1.19 Operation of Package Sales Information Registration Process Here, the package sales information registration process performed by the movie company management device 400 when purchasing a package will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The movie company management device 400 receives the package sales information from the package sales device 700a (step S620).
A record that matches both the user ID and the title ID included in the received package sales information is acquired from the usage status management table T400 (step S625).
The store ID and the sales date included in the received package sales information are written in the package purchase information item of the acquired record, and the usage status management table T400 is updated (step S630).

1.20 Operation of Reproduction Processing Here, an operation at the time of reproduction performed by the reproduction device 300 will be described using a flowchart shown in FIG.
The playback device 300 receives the first playback request information in the case of playing the movie trailer, receives the second playback request information in the case of playing the package trailer, and performs the third playback in the case of playing the package. Request information is received (step S650).

  It is determined whether or not the received information is the third reproduction request information (step S655). If it is the third reproduction request information, the audio data and the video data are read out from the package inserted in the reproduction device 300 via the second access unit and reproduced (step S660). If the received information is not the third reproduction request information, a privilege reproduction process is performed (step S665).

1.21 Operation of Privilege Reproduction Processing Here, the operation of the privilege reproduction processing performed by the reproduction device 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The playback device 300 determines whether the received information is the first playback request information or the second playback request information (step S700).

In the case of the first playback request information, whether the audio data name of the movie trailer associated with the title ID included in the received first playback request information exists in the purchase privilege information table T110 of the memory card 100 or not. It is determined (step S705).
If the audio data name of the movie trailer does not exist, reproduction disable information is generated and output to the display device connected to the reproduction device 300 (step S720). If the audio data name of the movie trailer exists, it is determined whether or not the title ID stored in the inserted package matches the received title ID (step S710). If they do not match, the reproduction disable information is generated and output to the display device connected to the playback device 300 (step S720). If they do match, it is accepted from the memory card 100 via the first access unit 304. The audio data of the movie trailer is read out based on the audio data name of the movie trailer associated with the title ID, and the video data of the movie trailer is read out from the package via the second access unit 305. Then, reproduction is performed by synchronizing the video data (step S715).

When the received information is the second reproduction request information, the audio data name of the package trailer associated with the title ID included in the received second reproduction request information is stored in the usage privilege information table T120 of the memory card 100. It is determined whether or not it exists (step S725).
If the audio data name of the package trailer does not exist, reproduction disable information is generated and output to the display device connected to the reproduction device 300 (step S720). If the audio data name of the package trailer exists, it is determined whether or not the title ID stored in the inserted package matches the received title ID (step S730). If they do not match, the reproduction disable information is generated and output to the display device connected to the playback device 300 (step S720). If they do match, it is accepted from the memory card 100 via the first access unit 304. The audio data of the package trailer is read based on the audio data name of the package trailer associated with the title ID, and the video data of the package trailer is read from the package via the second access unit 305, and the read audio data Then, the reproduction is performed in synchronization with the video data (step S735).

1.22 Summary of First Embodiment As described above, the electronic ticket system 1 provides a service such as a package purchase discount based on the use of an electronic ticket when purchasing a package. A user who wishes to purchase purchases and uses an electronic ticket to receive a package purchase discount, and purchases a package. Conversely, the user of the electronic ticket can receive a package purchase discount when purchasing the package, and thus purchases the package. This provides benefits for both electronic ticket sales and package sales.

In addition, by providing the purchase privilege management storage unit and the use privilege management storage unit, various services can be provided to the user.
In addition, a digital signature is given each time an electronic ticket is purchased and an electronic ticket is used. When using an electronic ticket, the validity of the electronic ticket can be determined by verifying the signature using the digital signature that was given when the electronic ticket was purchased. By performing signature verification using a digital signature, it is possible to determine that the electronic ticket has been properly used, thereby improving security.

Also, by transmitting consumer information to the movie company management device when purchasing, using, and purchasing the electronic ticket, the movie company can know the trend of the user.
In addition, a company that sells electronic tickets expands the ticket sales channel with electronic tickets and distributes dividends according to the sales status of electronic tickets, which leads to an increase in sales motivation.

In addition, movie theater companies can easily manage admission fees by using electronic tickets in a unified manner, and distribute dividends according to the state of collection of electronic tickets, thereby increasing the desire to promote movies. .
In addition, the package seller can monopolize the package sales to the user who uses the electronic ticket, and further, the dividend is distributed according to the sales status of the package, which leads to an increase in sales motivation.

Further, a synergistic effect between the profitability of the user and the expansion of the electronic ticket sales channel can be expected.
2. Second Embodiment An electronic ticket system 2 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Here, the description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment.
2.1 Configuration of Electronic Ticket System 2 Here, the configuration of the electronic ticket system 2 will be described.

  The electronic ticket system 2 includes first subsystems 10a, 10b,..., 10c and a second subsystem 30 shown in FIG. Here, the description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment. Since the first subsystems 10a, 10b,..., 10c have the same configuration as the first subsystem shown in the first embodiment, the description is omitted. The second subsystem 30 includes a movie company management device 450, electronic ticket sales devices 550a, 550b,... 550c, electronic ticket confirmation devices 650a, 650b,... 650c, and package sales devices 700a, 700b. , 700c and privilege distribution devices 850a, 850b, ..., 850c.

  , 550c and the package sales apparatuses 700a, 700b,..., 700c are connected to the communication terminals of the first subsystems 10a, 10b,. In order to establish a network connection, an Internet address is associated. When the user purchases an electronic ticket, the communication terminal device of the first subsystems 10a, 10b,..., 10c has an Internet address associated with the electronic ticket sales device 550a, 550b,. When one of the Internet addresses is used and the electronic ticket vending device associated with the address is connected to the network via the Internet and a package is purchased, the package vending devices 700a, 700b,. Using one Internet address among the Internet addresses associated with 700c, a network connection is made via the Internet to the package vending device associated with that address. The movie company management device 450 includes electronic ticket sales devices 550a, 550b,... 550c, electronic ticket confirmation devices 650a, 650b,..., 650c, package sales devices 700a, 700b,. The devices 850a, 850b,..., 850c are connected to the network via dedicated lines. The movie company management device 450 includes electronic ticket sales devices 550a, 550b,... 550c, electronic ticket confirmation devices 650a, 650b,..., 650c, package sales devices 700a, 700b,. 850c, and receives information about the user from the devices 850a, 850b, ..., 850c, and manages the received information.

  The electronic ticket vending device 550a is managed by a movie company or a company that sells tickets, receives information on electronic ticket purchase from a communication terminal device connected to the Internet, issues an electronic ticket from the received information, The information of the issued electronic ticket is transmitted to the communication terminal device which has requested the purchase of the electronic ticket. In addition, information about the user who purchased the electronic ticket is transmitted to movie company management apparatus 450.

Note that the electronic ticket vending devices 550b,..., 550c perform the same operations as the electronic ticket vending device 550a, and thus description thereof is omitted.
The electronic ticket confirmation device 650a is managed in a movie theater, and when entering a movie theater, the memory card 100 storing the electronic ticket is inserted. The electronic ticket confirmation device 650a writes information indicating that the electronic ticket has been used to the inserted memory card 100. In addition, information about the user who used the electronic ticket is transmitted to the movie company management device 450.

Note that the electronic ticket confirmation devices 650b,..., 650c perform the same operations as the electronic ticket confirmation device 650a, and thus description thereof is omitted.
The package vending apparatuses 700a, 700b,..., 700c are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.
The privilege distribution device 850a is installed and managed in a convenience store or the like, and when receiving a privilege distribution, the memory card 100 on which the electronic ticket is recorded is inserted. The privilege distribution device 850a writes the information of the purchase privilege or the information of the use privilege to the inserted memory card 100. In addition, information about the user who has distributed the privilege is transmitted to the movie company management device 450.

Note that the privilege distribution devices 850b,..., 850c perform the same operations as those of the privilege distribution device 850a, and a description thereof will be omitted.
2.2 Configuration of Memory Card 100 The memory card 100 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated. In the following description, the names of the components and the names of the tables used in the description of the first embodiment, and the symbols associated with them will be used.

Note that the memory cards of the first subsystems 10b,..., 10c are the same as in the first embodiment.
2.3 Configuration of Communication Terminal Device 200 Here, the configuration of the control unit 202 of the communication terminal device 200 will be described. The other components are the same as those of the electronic ticket system 1, and the description is omitted.

2.3.1 Control unit 202
Here, the control unit 202 will be described.
(A) In the case of authentication of the memory card 100 Since this is the same as the case of authentication of the memory card 100 described in the first embodiment, the description is omitted.

(B) In the case of purchasing an electronic ticket The control unit 202 receives an Internet address from the input unit 201, and uses the received address to make a network connection with the associated electronic ticket sales device via the transmission / reception unit 205. . Here, the description will be made assuming that the electronic ticket vending apparatus 550a is connected to the network via the Internet.

  The control unit 202 receives the title ID from the input unit 201. Next, a user ID is acquired from the memory card 100, and ticket purchase request information including the acquired user ID and the title ID received from the input unit 201 is transmitted to the electronic ticket vending device 550a via the transmission / reception unit 205. Next, ticket purchase confirmation information including the user ID, the title ID, the expiration date of the electronic ticket, and the price of the electronic ticket is received from the electronic ticket sales device 550a via the transmission / reception unit 205, and the received ticket purchase confirmation information is temporarily stored. In addition, the information is stored and output to the display unit 203.

When ticket payment method information is received from the input unit 201, ticket charging request information including the received ticket payment method information and the user ID is generated and transmitted to the electronic ticket vending device 550a via the transmission / reception unit 205. .
When the cancellation information is received, ticket charging suspension information including the received cancellation information and the user ID is generated, and transmitted to the electronic ticket vending device 550a via the transmission / reception unit 205.

  When receiving the ticket purchase confirmation information including the signature data information and the ticket purchase completion information from the electronic ticket vending device 550a via the transmission / reception unit 205, the control unit 202 includes the ticket included in the received ticket purchase confirmation information. The purchase completion information is output to the display unit 203, and purchase ticket information is generated. The title ID, the expiration date, the store ID, and the first signature data included in the generated purchase ticket information are written into the title ID item, the expiration date item, the store ID item, and one signature data item of the electronic ticket information table T100. Then, the temporarily stored ticket purchase confirmation information is discarded.

When the ticket purchase suspension information is received, the received ticket purchase suspension information is output to the display unit 203, and the ticket purchase confirmation information is discarded.
(C) In the case of purchasing a package The control unit 202 receives an Internet address from the input unit 201, and uses the received address to make a network connection with the associated package sales device via the transmission / reception unit 205. Here, the description will be made assuming that the package sales apparatus 700a is connected to the network via the Internet.

  The control unit 202 receives the title ID from the input unit 201. Next, a user ID is obtained from the memory card 100. From the electronic ticket information table T100, a set including a title ID that matches the received title ID, an expiration date associated with the title ID, a theater ID, and second signature data is acquired. However, when the electronic ticket is not used, the acquired movie theater ID and the second signature data are blank. Next, using the received title ID, a set including a title ID that matches the title ID received from the purchase privilege information table T110 and discount data associated with the title ID is acquired.

Next, package purchase request information is generated as follows.
By confirming whether the movie theater ID and the second signature data obtained from the electronic ticket information table T100 are blank, it is determined whether or not the electronic ticket is used. Then, a set including a title ID matching the title ID received from the usage privilege information table T120, the limited data 2 associated with the title ID, and the additional information is acquired. Using the title ID received from the input unit 201, the acquired user ID, and the information acquired from the electronic ticket information table T100, the purchase privilege information table T110, and the use privilege information table T120, the user ID, title ID, and expiration date , Movie theater ID, second signature data, discount data, limited data 2, and additional information.

When the electronic ticket is not used, the user ID is obtained by using the title ID received from the input unit 201, the obtained user ID, and the information obtained from the electronic ticket information table T100 and the purchase privilege information table T110. Package purchase request information including a title ID, an expiration date, a movie theater ID, second signature data, and discount data is generated.
The generated package purchase request information is transmitted to the package sales device 700a via the transmission / reception unit 205.

Note that if no privilege has been distributed from the privilege distribution devices 850a, 850b,..., 850c, privilege information cannot be obtained from the memory card 100. , Package purchase request information is generated and transmitted.
Next, when the electronic ticket is used, the package sales confirmation information including the user ID, the title ID, information on the form of the package to be purchased, and the price of the package is transmitted from the package selling apparatus 700a via the transmission / reception unit 205. And outputs the received package purchase confirmation information to the display unit 203. When the electronic ticket is not used, the package purchase confirmation information including the user ID, the title ID, and the price of the package is received, and the received package purchase confirmation information is output to the display unit 203.

  When the package payment method information is received from the input unit 201, package charge request information including the received package payment method information and the user ID is generated, and transmitted to the package vending device 700a via the transmission / reception unit 205. When the cancellation information is received, package charging suspension information including the received cancellation information and the user ID is generated, and transmitted to the package sales apparatus 700a via the transmission / reception unit 205.

  Further, when package purchase completion information indicating that the package purchase procedure has been completed is received from the package sales device 700a via the transmission / reception unit 205, the received package purchase completion information is output to the display unit 203, and the package purchase is completed. When the package purchase refusal information indicating refusal is received, the received package purchase refusal information is output to the display unit 203, and when the package purchase suspension information indicating the completion of the purchase suspension procedure is received, the package purchase refusal information is received. The obtained package purchase suspension information is output to the display unit 203.

2.4 Configuration of Playback Apparatus 300 The playback apparatus 300 is the same as in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated. Note that the playback devices of the first subsystems 10b,..., 10c also have the same configuration as the playback device 300, and a description thereof will be omitted. In the following description, the names of the components used in the description of the first embodiment and the symbols associated with them will be used.

2.5 Configuration of Movie Company Management Device 450 Here, the configuration of the movie company management device 450 will be described.
The movie company management device 450 includes a ticket use status storage unit 451, a use information registration unit 452, a payout calculation unit 453, and a transmission / reception unit 454 shown in FIG.
More specifically, the movie company management device 450 is a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk unit, a display unit, a keyboard, a mouse, a modem, and the like. A computer program is stored in the ROM or the hard disk unit. By operating the microprocessor according to the computer program, the movie company management device 450 achieves its function.

Here, it is assumed that the movie company management device 450 manages personal information associated with the user ID in a state where security measures have been taken. The state in which security measures are taken is, for example, an encrypted state.
2.5.1 Ticket Usage Status Storage Unit 451
The ticket usage status storage unit 451 has a usage status management table T450 as shown as an example in FIG.

The use status management table T450 has an area for storing one or more sets of user ID, title ID, ticket purchase information, ticket use information, package purchase information, privilege distribution information 1, and privilege distribution information 2.
The user ID is an identifier for identifying a user.
The title ID is an identifier for identifying a movie.

The ticket purchase information is composed of a set including a store ID 1 and a sale date 1. The store ID 1 is an identifier for identifying the electronic ticket store, and the sales date 1 is the date when the electronic ticket was sold.
The ticket use information is composed of a set including a movie theater ID and a use date. The movie theater ID is an identifier for identifying the movie theater, and the use date is the date on which the electronic ticket was used.

The package purchase information is composed of a set including a store ID 2 and a sales date 2. The store ID 2 is an identifier for identifying the package store, and the sales date 2 is the date when the package was sold.
The privilege distribution information 1 is composed of a set including a distribution store ID 1 and a distribution date 1, and is registered when a purchase privilege is distributed. The distribution store ID 1 is an identifier for identifying the distribution store, and the distribution date 1 is the date on which the purchase privilege was distributed.

The privilege distribution information 2 is composed of a set including a distribution store ID 2 and a distribution date 2, and is registered when the usage privilege is distributed. The distribution store ID 2 is an identifier for identifying the distribution store, and the distribution date 2 is the date when the usage privilege was distributed.
2.5.2 Usage information registration unit 452
Here, the usage information registration unit 452 will be described.

(A) In the case of purchasing an electronic ticket Since this is the same as the case of purchasing an electronic ticket described in the first embodiment, the description is omitted.
(B) In the case of using an electronic ticket Since this is the same as the case of using an electronic ticket described in the first embodiment, the description is omitted.

(C) Case of Package Purchase Since this is the same as the case of package purchase described in the first embodiment, description is omitted.
(D) In the case of purchase privilege distribution The use information registration unit 452 transmits the user ID, title ID, distribution store ID, and purchase privilege distribution year from the privilege distribution devices 850a, 850b, ..., 850c via the transmission / reception unit 454. Receive purchase privilege distribution information consisting of dates. Using the user ID and the title ID included in the received purchase privilege distribution information, data that matches both the user ID and the title ID is acquired from the usage status management table T450, and the distribution store ID included in the purchase privilege distribution information In addition, the distribution date is written to the distribution store ID 1 item and the distribution date 1 item of the privilege distribution information 1 of the acquired data.

(E) In the case of use privilege distribution The use information registration unit 452 transmits the user ID, title ID, distribution store ID, and use privilege distribution year from the privilege distribution devices 850a, 850b, ..., 850c via the transmission / reception unit 454. Receive usage privilege distribution information consisting of dates. Using the user ID and the title ID included in the received usage privilege distribution information, data matching both the user ID and the title ID is acquired from the usage status management table T450, and the distribution store ID included in the usage privilege distribution information is acquired. Then, the distribution date is written into the distribution store ID 2 item and the distribution date 2 item of the privilege distribution information 2 of the acquired data.

2.5.3 Dividend Calculation Unit 453
The dividend calculation unit 453 calculates a dividend for returning a fixed amount of money in accordance with the electronic ticket sales status, usage status, package sales status, and privilege distribution status, and sends the dividend to each device. The calculation result is transmitted via the transmission / reception unit 454. Here, the dividend is paid by cash payment or the like after notification of the result.

The case of the electronic ticket sales situation, the case of the electronic ticket use situation, and the case of the package sale situation are the same as those described in the first embodiment, and thus the description is omitted.
In the case of the distribution status of the privilege, the dividend is calculated from the distribution status of each distribution store in the target period of the dividend calculation from one item of the privilege distribution information and two items of the privilege distribution information of the use status management table T450, and distributed. The fourth payout information including the store ID and the calculation result is transmitted to the privilege selling device associated with the distribution store ID via the transmission / reception unit 454.

2.5.4 Transmission / Reception Unit 454
The transmitting / receiving unit 454 includes electronic ticket vending devices 550a, 550b,... 550c, electronic ticket confirmation devices 650a, 650b,. , 850b,..., 850c are output to the usage information registration unit 452. When the first payout information is received from the payout calculation unit 453, the first payout information is transmitted to the electronic ticket vending device associated with the store ID, and when the second payout information is received, the movie theater is received. When transmitting to the electronic ticket confirmation device associated with the ID and receiving the third payout information, transmitting to the package sales device associated with the store ID and receiving the fourth payout information Is transmitted to the privilege distribution device associated with the distribution store ID.

2.6 Configuration of Electronic Ticket Vending Device 550a Here, the configuration of the electronic ticket vending device 550a will be described.
The electronic ticket vending device 550a includes a store ID storage unit 501, an issuance secret key storage unit 502, an electronic ticket management storage unit 504, an electronic ticket billing storage unit 505, an electronic ticket issuing unit 551, and a first transmission / reception unit 507 shown in FIG. And a second transmission / reception unit 508. In FIG. 39, the components having the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 10 are the same, and the description thereof will be omitted, and the description will focus on differences from the first embodiment.

  The electronic ticket vending device 550a is, specifically, a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk unit, a display unit, a keyboard, a mouse, a modem, and the like. A computer program is stored in the ROM or the hard disk unit. The microprocessor operates according to the computer program, so that the electronic ticket vending apparatus 550a achieves its function.

  The electronic ticket vending device 550a receives a network connection request from a communication terminal device that has received an Internet address associated with the electronic ticket vending device 550a, and is thereby connected to the communication terminal device via the Internet. . Here, a description will be given assuming that a network connection request is received from communication terminal apparatus 200 and network connection is established with communication terminal apparatus 200 via the Internet.

The electronic ticket vending apparatuses 550b,..., 550c have the same configuration as the electronic ticket vending apparatus 550a, and a description thereof will be omitted.
2.6.1 Electronic Ticket Issuing Unit 551
The electronic ticket issuing unit 551 stores the price of the electronic ticket in advance.
The electronic ticket issuing unit 551 receives ticket purchase request information from the communication terminal device 200 via the second transmission / reception unit 508. The record matching the title ID included in the ticket purchase request information received from the electronic ticket management table T510 stored in the electronic ticket management storage unit 504 is acquired. Next, ticket purchase confirmation information is generated using the user ID included in the received ticket purchase request information, the acquired record, and the price of the electronic ticket stored in advance, and the generated ticket purchase confirmation information is generated. Via the second transmitting / receiving unit 508, the electronic ticket is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has been requested to purchase the electronic ticket. Further, the generated ticket purchase confirmation information is temporarily stored.

Next, the electronic ticket issuing unit 551 receives the ticket charging request information or the ticket charging stop information from the communication terminal device 200 via the second transmitting / receiving unit 508, and the received information is the ticket charging request information or the ticket charging request information. It is determined which of the accounting stop information is.
When it is determined that the ticket charging request information has been received, the ticket purchase confirmation information temporarily stored is acquired using the user ID and the title ID included in the received ticket charging request information. Using the user ID and title ID included in the acquired ticket purchase request information, the payment method included in the ticket charging request information, the price of the electronic ticket, and the date of sale, the ticket charging information is generated and generated. The ticket charging information is written into the electronic ticket charging storage unit 505. Next, ticket sales information is generated, and the generated ticket sales information is transmitted to the movie company management device 450 via the first transmission / reception unit 507. Further, the secret key stored in the issuance secret key storage unit 502 is read, and a digital signature is applied to the title ID and the expiration date included in the acquired ticket purchase confirmation information using the read secret key. 1) generates signature data, generates signature data information including the generated first signature data and the store ID stored in the store ID storage unit 501, and generates ticket purchase completion information. Then, ticket purchase confirmation information including the signature data information and the ticket purchase completion information is generated. The generated ticket purchase confirmation information is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the ticket purchase via the second transmitting / receiving unit 508, and the temporarily stored ticket purchase confirmation information is deleted.

When it is determined that the ticket charging suspension information has been received, the ticket purchase confirmation information temporarily stored is deleted using the user ID and the title ID included in the received ticket charging suspension information. Further, ticket purchase suspension information is generated, and the generated ticket purchase suspension information is transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has requested the ticket purchase suspension.
2.7 Configuration of Electronic Ticket Confirmation Device 650a Here, the configuration of the electronic ticket confirmation device 650a will be described.

  The electronic ticket confirmation device 650a includes an issuance public key storage unit 601, a private key storage unit 603, a movie theater ID storage unit 604, an input unit 605, an electronic ticket confirmation unit 651, a display unit 607, an input / output unit 608 shown in FIG. And a transmission / reception unit 609. In FIG. 40, the components having the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 13 are the same, and a description thereof will be omitted. The description will be focused on differences from the first embodiment.

  The electronic ticket confirmation device 650a is, specifically, a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk unit, a display unit, a keyboard, a mouse, a modem, and the like. A computer program is stored in the ROM or the hard disk unit. When the microprocessor operates according to the computer program, the electronic ticket confirmation device 650a achieves its function.

Since the functions achieved by using any of the memory cards included in the first subsystems 10a, 10b,..., 10c are the same, the description will be made using the memory card 100 here.
The electronic ticket confirmation devices 650b,..., 650c have the same configuration as the electronic ticket confirmation device 650a, and a description thereof will be omitted.

2.7.1 Electronic Ticket Confirmation Unit 651
(A) In the case of authentication of the memory card 100 Since this is the same as the case of authentication of the memory card 100 described in the first embodiment, the description is omitted.
(B) In the case of using an electronic ticket The electronic ticket confirmation unit 651 receives the title ID from the input unit 605, and receives the title from the electronic ticket information table T100 stored in the electronic ticket information storage unit 103 of the memory card 100. An electronic ticket information record matching the ID is acquired. If there is no record that matches the received title ID, unavailability information indicating that the electronic ticket is unavailable is output to the display unit 607.

It is determined whether the electronic ticket is used by confirming whether or not information exists in each of the movie theater ID item and the signature data 2 item included in the obtained record.
If the electronic ticket has already been used, unavailability information indicating the unavailability of the electronic ticket is output to the display unit 607. If the electronic ticket is not used, it is determined whether the electronic ticket is within the validity period by using the validity period information included in the acquired record. If the expiration date has not passed, the use disable information is output to the display unit 607. If it is within the validity period, a public key associated with the store ID included in the acquired record is acquired from the issued public key storage unit 601, the acquired public key, the title ID of the acquired record, and the validity period Then, the signature verification is performed using the first signature data and the first signature data to determine the validity of the first signature data. When it is determined that the data is not valid first signature data, the use-unusable information is output to the display unit 607. If it is determined that the data is valid first signature data, a digital signature is applied to the title ID and the expiration date using the secret key stored in the secret key storage unit 603, and the second signature data Is generated, the generated second signature data and the movie theater ID are added to the movie theater ID item and the signature data 2 item of the acquired record, and the electronic ticket information table T100 is updated. Further, a user ID is obtained from the user ID storage unit 102 of the memory card 100, ticket use confirmation information is generated using the obtained user ID, the received title ID, the theater ID, and the use date, and the generated ticket The use confirmation information is transmitted to the movie company management device 450 via the transmission / reception unit 609.

Here, the signature verification is an algorithm for verifying the first signature data generated by the digital signature at the time of selling the electronic ticket. The digital signature that generates the second signature data is, for example, an Elgamal signature on a finite field. ElGamal signatures on finite fields are well known and will not be described.
2.8 Configuration of Package Vending Apparatus 700a The package vending apparatus 700a is the same as in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated. Since the package vending apparatuses 700b,..., 700c have the same configuration as the package vending apparatus 700a, the description is omitted. In the following description, the names of the components and the names of the tables used in the description of the first embodiment and the reference numerals corresponding to them will be used.

If the information on the privilege such as the discount information included in the received package purchase request information is blank, the privilege cannot be received. For example, discounts are not applied and normal package prices are applied.
2.9 Privilege distribution device 850a
Here, the configuration of the privilege distribution device 850a will be described.

  The privilege distribution device 850a includes a purchase privilege management storage unit 503, an issue public key storage unit 601, a use privilege management storage unit 602, a public key storage unit 702, an input unit 851, a privilege distribution unit 852, a display unit 853 shown in FIG. It comprises an input / output unit 854 and a transmission / reception unit 855. In FIG. 41, the components having the same reference numerals as those used in FIGS. 10, 14, and 17 are the same, and a description thereof will not be repeated. The description will focus on differences from the first embodiment. .

  The privilege distribution device 850a is, specifically, a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk unit, a display unit, a keyboard, a mouse, a modem, and the like. A computer program is stored in the ROM or the hard disk unit. By operating the microprocessor according to the computer program, the privilege distribution device 850a achieves its function.

Since the functions achieved by using any of the memory cards included in the first subsystems 10a, 10b,..., 10c are the same, the description will be made using the memory card 100 here.
The privilege distribution devices 850b, 850c have the same configuration as the privilege distribution device 850a, and a description thereof will be omitted.

2.9.1 Input unit 851
Here, the input unit 851 will be described.
(A) In the case of authentication of the memory card 100 When the memory card 100 is inserted, the input unit 851 accepts a password to authenticate the memory card 100 and outputs the accepted password to the privilege distribution unit 852. .

(B) In the case of purchase privilege distribution The input unit 851 receives purchase privilege distribution request information including information for requesting distribution of purchase privilege and a title ID, and transmits the received purchase privilege distribution request information to the privilege distribution unit 852. Output.
(C) In the case of use privilege distribution The input unit 851 receives use privilege distribution request information including information indicating a request to distribute use privileges and a title ID, and transmits the received use privilege distribution request information to the privilege distribution unit 852. Output.

2.9.2 Privilege distribution unit 852
Here, the privilege distribution unit 852 will be described.
(A) Authentication of Memory Card 100 Upon receiving the password for authentication from the input unit 851, the privilege distribution unit 852 outputs the received password to the memory card 100 via the input / output unit 854. When the usable information is received as the authentication result from the memory card 100 via the input / output unit 854, the received usable information is output to the display unit 853, and when the unusable information is received as the authentication result. , The received unusable information is output to the display unit 853.

(B) In the case of purchase privilege distribution Upon receiving the purchase privilege distribution request information from the input unit 851, the privilege distribution unit 852 stores a record that matches the title ID included in the received purchase privilege distribution request information in the electronic ticket information storage unit 103. Is determined in the electronic ticket information table T100.
If not present, distribution non-permission information indicating non-permission of privilege distribution is output to the display unit 853. If the record exists, the record is acquired, the public key associated with the store ID included in the acquired record is acquired from the issuance public key storage unit 601, and the acquired public key is included in the acquired record. The signature is verified using the title ID, the expiration date, and the first signature data recorded in one item of the signature data, and the validity of the first signature data is determined. If it is determined that the data is not valid first signature data, the distributable information is output to the display unit 853. If it is determined that the data is valid first signature data, the information of the purchase privilege corresponding to the received title ID is acquired from the purchase privilege management storage unit 503, and the acquired information of the purchase privilege is purchased from the memory card 100. The audio data of the movie trailer registered in one item of audio data included in the information of the acquired purchase privilege is acquired in the privilege information table T110, and the acquired audio data is written in the purchase privilege information storage unit 104. Further, purchase privilege distribution information is generated, and the generated purchase privilege distribution information is transmitted to the movie company management device 450 via the transmission / reception unit 855.

Here, the signature verification for the first signature data is an algorithm for verifying the first signature data generated by the digital signature at the time of selling the electronic ticket.
(C) In the case of use privilege distribution When the privilege distribution unit 852 receives the use privilege distribution request information from the input unit 851, the record matching the title ID included in the received use privilege distribution request information is stored in the electronic ticket information storage unit 103. Is determined in the electronic ticket information table T100.

  If not present, distribution non-permission information indicating non-permission of privilege distribution is output to the display unit 853. If it exists, the record is acquired, and it is determined whether the electronic ticket is used. If not used, distribution non-permission information indicating non-permission of privilege distribution is output to the display unit 853. If it is used, the public key associated with the theater ID included in the acquired record is acquired from the public key storage unit 702, and the acquired public key, the title ID included in the acquired record, The validity of the second signature data is determined by performing a signature verification using the second signature data recorded in the term and the two signature data items. If it is determined that the data is not valid second signature data, the distributable non-distribution information is output to the display unit 853. If it is determined that the data is valid second signature data, the usage information that matches the received title ID is used. The privilege information is acquired from the privilege management storage unit 602, the acquired privilege information is written into the privilege information table T120 of the memory card 100, and is registered in two items of audio data included in the acquired privilege information. The acquired audio data of the package trailer is obtained from the usage privilege management storage unit 602, and the obtained audio data is written to the usage privilege information storage unit 105. Further, it generates usage privilege distribution information, and transmits the generated usage privilege distribution information to the movie company management device 450 via the transmission / reception unit 855.

Here, the signature verification for the second signature data is an algorithm for verifying the second signature data generated by the digital signature when using the electronic ticket.
2.9.3 Display unit 853
In the authentication of the memory card 100, the display unit 853 displays the usable information when the usable information is received, and displays the unusable information when the unusable information is received.

In the privilege distribution, when the distribution unavailable information is received from the privilege distribution unit 852, the received distribution unavailable information is displayed.
When the result of the dividend calculation is received, the received result of the dividend calculation is displayed and notified to the administrator of the privilege distribution device 850a.
2.9.4 Input / output unit 854
The input / output unit 854 outputs information received from the privilege distribution unit 852 to the memory card 100, and outputs information received from the memory card 100 to the privilege distribution unit 852.

2.9.5 Transmission / Reception Unit 855
The transmission / reception unit 855 transmits the information received from the privilege distribution unit 852 to the movie company management device 450. Further, it receives the result of the dividend calculation from the movie company management device 450, and outputs the received information to the display unit 853 via the privilege distribution unit 852.
2.10 Operation Outline of Electronic Ticket System 2 Here, an operation outline of the electronic ticket system 2 will be described.

2.10.1 Outline of Operation at the Time of Authentication of Memory Card 100 An outline of the operation at the time of authentication of the memory card 100 when the memory card 100 is inserted into the communication terminal device 200 is shown in FIG. 20 of the first embodiment. Since the flow of the processing outline is the same as that described above, the description is omitted.
Note that the same processing outline applies to the case where the memory card 100 is inserted into the playback device 300, the case where the memory card 100 is inserted into the electronic ticket confirmation device, and the case where the memory card 100 is inserted into the privilege distribution devices 850a, 850b,. is there.

2.10.2 Outline of Operation when Purchasing Electronic Ticket The outline of the operation when purchasing an electronic ticket is the same as the flow of the processing outline shown in FIG. 21 of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.
2.10.3 Outline of Operation at the Time of Electronic Ticket Confirmation The outline of the operation at the time of electronic ticket confirmation is the same as the outline of the processing shown in FIG. 22 of the first embodiment, and therefore the description is omitted.

2.10.4 Outline of Operation at the Time of Purchase of Package The outline of the operation at the time of purchase of the package is the same as the outline of the processing shown in FIG.
2.10.5 Outline of Operation at Privilege Distribution Here, an outline of operation at the time of privilege distribution will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.

The privilege distribution device 850a receives purchase privilege distribution request information or use privilege distribution request information from a user, performs a privilege distribution process using the received information, and generates purchase privilege distribution information or use privilege distribution information. In this case, the generated information is transmitted to the movie company management device 450 (step S800).
The movie company management apparatus 450 performs privilege distribution information registration processing using the received information (step S805).

2.11 Operation of Authentication Process The operation of the authentication process performed by the memory card 100 is the same as the operation of the process shown in FIG. 24 of the first embodiment, and thus the description is omitted.
2.12 Operation of Ticket Purchase Accepting Process Here, the ticket purchase accepting process performed by the electronic ticket vending device 550a when purchasing an electronic ticket will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The electronic ticket vending device 550a receives the ticket purchase request information from the communication terminal device 200 (Step S830).
The information of the electronic ticket associated with the title ID included in the ticket purchase request information received from the electronic ticket management table T510 is obtained (step S835).
Using the acquired information on the electronic ticket, ticket purchase confirmation information is generated and transmitted to the communication terminal device 200 that has made the purchase request, and the generated ticket purchase confirmation information is temporarily stored (step S840).

2.13 Operation of Ticket Accounting Process At the time of purchasing an electronic ticket, the ticket accounting process performed by the electronic ticket sales device 550a is the same as the operation of the process shown in FIG. 26 of the first embodiment. Is omitted. Note that step S280 in FIG. 26 is not performed, and step S285 is performed after step S275 is performed.

2.14 Operation of Ticket Sales Information Registration Processing When purchasing an electronic ticket, the ticket sales registration processing performed by the movie company management device 450 is the same as the operation of the processing shown in FIG. 27 of the first embodiment. Therefore, description is omitted.
2.15 Operation of Ticket Purchasing Process Here, a ticket purchasing process performed by the communication terminal device 200 when an electronic ticket is purchased will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.

When transmitting the ticket charging request information, the communication terminal device 200 receives the ticket purchase confirmation information from the electronic ticket sales device 550a, and when transmitting the ticket charging stop information, receives the ticket purchase stop information ( Step S870).
It is determined whether the received information is ticket purchase confirmation completion information or ticket purchase stop information (step S875).

  When the ticket purchase confirmation information is received, the purchase ticket information is generated using the signature data information included in the received ticket purchase confirmation information and the ticket purchase confirmation information temporarily stored, and the electronic ticket information is generated. Write to table T100 (step S880). Next, the temporarily deleted ticket purchase information is deleted (step S885), and a message indicating that the ticket purchase completion information included in the ticket purchase confirmation information has been received is displayed to notify the user (step S885). S890).

When the ticket purchase stop information is received, the temporarily stored ticket purchase information is deleted (step S885), and a message indicating that the ticket purchase stop information has been received is displayed to notify the user ( Step S890).
2.16 Operation of Ticket Use Process Here, the ticket use process performed by the electronic ticket confirmation device 650a when using the electronic ticket will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The electronic ticket confirmation device 650a receives the title ID from the input unit 605 (Step S900).
It is determined whether or not a record of information of the electronic ticket associated with the received title ID exists in the electronic ticket information table T100 (step S905).
If there is no record of the electronic ticket information associated with the received title ID in the electronic ticket information table T100, unusable information is generated and displayed on the display unit 607 (step S940). If it exists, a record of the information of the electronic ticket associated with the received title ID is acquired, and it is confirmed whether the information exists in the movie theater ID item and the signature data 2 items included in the acquired record. It is determined whether the electronic ticket is used (step S910).

If the electronic ticket is being used, use-disabled information is generated and displayed on the display unit 607 (step S940). If the electronic ticket is not used, it is determined whether or not the expiration date is valid by using the expiration date included in the acquired record (step S915).
If the electronic ticket is not within the expiration date, unusable information is generated and displayed on the display unit 607 (step S940). If it is within the expiration date, the public key is acquired from the issued public key storage unit 601 using the store ID included in the acquired record (step S920). The signature verification is performed using the obtained public key, the title ID, the expiration date, and the first signature data included in the obtained record, and the validity of the first signature data is determined (step S925). If the data is not valid first signature data, useless information is generated and displayed on the display unit 607 (step S940). If the data is valid first signature data, the second signature data is generated. Then, the electronic ticket information table T100 is updated by adding the theater ID and the generated second signature data to the theater ID item and the signature data 2 item of the acquired record (step S930). Next, ticket use confirmation information is generated and transmitted to the movie company management device 450 (step S935).

2.17 Operation of Use Information Registration Process When an electronic ticket is used, the use information registration process performed by the movie company management device 450 is the same as the operation of the process shown in FIG. 30 of the first embodiment. The description is omitted.
2.18 Operation of Package Purchase Acceptance Processing At the time of package purchase, the package purchase acceptance processing performed by the package sales device 700a is the same as the operation of the processing shown in FIG. 31 of the first embodiment, and will be described. Is omitted.

If the purchase privilege has not been distributed, there is no discount data, and the processing is performed with the normal package price. If the use privilege has not been distributed, the purchase is made in a normal package even if the electronic ticket is used.
2.19 Operation of Package Billing Process When a package is purchased, the package billing process performed by the package vending apparatus 700a is the same as the operation of the process shown in FIG. 32 of the first embodiment, and therefore the description is omitted. I do.

2.20 Operation of Package Sales Information Registration Process At the time of package purchase, the package sales information registration process performed by movie company management device 450 is the same as the operation of the process shown in FIG. 33 of the first embodiment. Therefore, description is omitted.
2.21 Operation of Privilege Distribution Process Here, the privilege distribution process performed by the privilege distribution device 850a at the time of privilege distribution will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The privilege distribution device 850a receives purchase privilege distribution request information in the case of purchase privilege distribution, and receives use privilege distribution request information in the case of use privilege distribution (step S1000).
It is determined whether the received information is purchase privilege distribution request information or use privilege distribution request information (step S1005).

  If it is the purchase privilege distribution request information, it is determined whether or not a record associated with the title ID included in the purchase privilege distribution request information exists in the electronic ticket information table T100 (step S1010). If there is no such information, non-distribution information is generated and the generated non-distribution information is displayed (step S1035). If the record exists, the record is acquired, and a public key associated with the store ID included in the record acquired from the issued public key storage unit 601 is acquired (step S1015). The signature verification is performed using the obtained public key, the title ID, the expiration date, and the first signature data included in the obtained record, and the validity of the first signature data is determined (step S1020). If the data is not valid first signature data, non-distribution information is generated and the generated non-distribution information is displayed (step S1035). If the data is valid first signature data, the information of the purchase privilege associated with the received title ID is read from the purchase privilege management storage unit 503, written into the purchase privilege information table T110 of the memory card 100, and further, The audio data of the movie trailer associated with the audio data name of the movie trailer included in the read information on the purchase privilege is acquired from the purchase privilege management storage unit 503, and written into the purchase privilege information storage unit 104 (step S1025). . Furthermore, purchase privilege distribution information is generated, and the generated purchase privilege distribution information is transmitted to the movie company management device 450 (step S1030).

  If it is the usage privilege distribution request information, it is determined whether or not a record associated with the title ID included in the usage privilege distribution request information exists in the electronic ticket information table T100 (step S1040). If there is no such information, non-distribution information is generated and the generated non-distribution information is displayed (step S1035). If the electronic ticket is present, the record is acquired, the presence / absence of information on the movie theater ID and the second signature data included in the acquired record is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the electronic ticket is used (step). S1045). If it is not used, non-distribution information is generated, and the generated non-distribution information is displayed (step S1035). If it is used, the public key associated with the theater ID included in the acquired record is acquired from the public key storage unit 702 (step S1050). The signature verification is performed using the acquired public key, the title ID, the expiration date, and the second signature data included in the acquired record, and the validity of the second signature data is determined (step S1055). If the data is valid second signature data, the information of the usage privilege associated with the received title ID is read from the usage privilege management storage unit 602, and is written and read into the usage privilege information table T120 of the memory card 100. The audio data of the package trailer associated with the audio data name of the package trailer included in the usage privilege information is acquired from the usage privilege management storage unit 602, and written to the usage privilege information storage unit 105 (step S1060). Next, use privilege distribution information is generated, and the generated use privilege distribution information is transmitted to the movie company management device 450 (step S1065). If the data is not valid second signature data, non-distribution information is generated and the generated non-distribution information is displayed (step S1035).

2.22 Operation of Privilege Distribution Information Registration Process Here, the privilege distribution information registration process performed by the movie company management apparatus 450 at the time of privilege distribution will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The movie company management device 450 receives the purchase privilege distribution information from the privilege distribution device 850a when the purchase privilege is distributed, and receives the use privilege distribution information when the use privilege is distributed (step S1100).

It is determined whether the received information is purchase privilege distribution information or usage privilege distribution information (step S1105).
If it is the purchase privilege distribution information, a record that matches both the user ID and the title ID included in the received purchase privilege distribution information is acquired from the usage status management table T450 (step S1110). The distribution store ID and the distribution date included in the received purchase privilege distribution information are written into one item of the privilege distribution information of the acquired record, and the usage status management table T450 is updated (step S1115).

  If it is the usage privilege distribution information, a record that matches both the user ID and the title ID included in the received usage privilege distribution information is acquired from the usage status management table T450 (step S1120). The distribution store ID and the distribution date included in the received privilege distribution information are written in the two privilege distribution information items of the acquired record, and the usage status management table T450 is updated (step S1125).

2.23 Operation of Reproduction Processing The operation at the time of reproduction performed by the reproduction device 300 is the same as the operation of the processing shown in FIG. 34 of the first embodiment, and thus the description is omitted.
2.24 Operation of Privilege Reproduction Processing The operation of the privilege reproduction processing performed by the reproduction device 300 is the same as the operation of the processing shown in FIG. 35 of the first embodiment, and thus the description is omitted.

2.25 Summary of Second Embodiment As described above, the electronic ticket system 2 provides services such as package purchase discounts based on the use of electronic tickets when purchasing a package. A user who wishes to purchase a package purchases and uses an electronic ticket to receive a package purchase discount, and purchases the package. Conversely, the user of the electronic ticket can receive a package purchase discount when purchasing the package, and thus purchases the package. This provides benefits for both electronic ticket sales and package sales.

In addition, by providing the purchase privilege management storage unit and the use privilege management storage unit, various services can be provided to the user.
In addition, a digital signature is given each time an electronic ticket is purchased and an electronic ticket is used. When using an electronic ticket, the validity of the electronic ticket can be determined by verifying the signature using the digital signature applied to the electronic ticket purchase, and using the digital signature applied when using the electronic ticket when purchasing the package. By performing the signature verification, it can be determined that the electronic ticket has been properly used, and the security is improved.

Also, by transmitting consumer information to the movie company management device when purchasing, using, and purchasing the electronic ticket, the movie company can know the trend of the user.
In addition, a company that sells electronic tickets expands the ticket sales channel with electronic tickets and distributes dividends according to the sales status of electronic tickets, which leads to an increase in sales motivation.

In addition, movie theater companies can easily manage admission fees by using electronic tickets in a unified manner, and distribute dividends according to the state of collection of electronic tickets, thereby increasing the desire to promote movies. .
In addition, the package seller can monopolize the package sales to the user who uses the electronic ticket, and further, the dividend is distributed according to the sales status of the package, which leads to an increase in sales motivation.

Further, by using the privilege distribution device, the user can receive a privilege distribution service as needed. In addition, a company that has installed the privilege distribution device distributes a dividend in accordance with the privilege distribution status, so that the desire to distribute the privilege is improved.
Further, a synergistic effect between the profitability of the user and the expansion of the electronic ticket sales channel can be expected.
3. Conclusion As described above, according to the present invention, when purchasing a package, the electronic ticket system provides a service such as package purchase discount based on the use of the electronic ticket, thereby requesting package purchase. The user purchases and uses the electronic ticket to receive the package purchase discount, and purchases the package. Conversely, the user of the electronic ticket can receive a package purchase discount when purchasing the package, and thus purchases the package. This provides benefits for both electronic ticket sales and package sales.

In addition, by providing the purchase privilege management storage unit and the use privilege management storage unit, various services can be provided to the user.
In addition, a digital signature is given each time an electronic ticket is purchased and an electronic ticket is used. When using an electronic ticket, the validity of the electronic ticket can be determined by verifying the signature using the digital signature that was applied when the electronic ticket was purchased, and using the digital signature that was applied when using the electronic ticket when purchasing the package. By performing the signature verification, it can be determined that the electronic ticket has been properly used, and the security is improved.

Also, by transmitting consumer information to the movie company management device when purchasing, using, and purchasing the electronic ticket, the movie company can know the trend of the user.
Further, since a synergistic effect between the user's profitability and the expansion of the electronic ticket sales channel can be expected, both the profit from the movie ticket sales and the profit from the package purchase are improved.
(Modification)
Although the present invention has been described based on the above embodiment, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. The following cases are also included in the present invention.

  (1) In the above embodiment, charging was performed at the time of ordering an electronic ticket. However, the present invention is not limited to this. At the time of ordering, only a reservation may be made, an electronic ticket may be obtained, and charging may be performed when using the electronic ticket. Further, in ordering a package, a reservation may be made at the time of ordering, and a charge may be made at the time of distributing the package. The payment method at the time of package distribution is a payment method by cash on delivery. At this time, an example of the electronic ticket confirmation devices 900a, 900b,..., 900c will be described focusing on differences from the electronic ticket confirmation device shown in the first embodiment.

  The electronic ticket confirmation device 900a includes an issuance public key storage unit 601, a use privilege management storage unit 602, a secret key storage unit 603, a movie theater ID storage unit 604, an input unit 605, an electronic ticket confirmation unit 902, and a display unit shown in FIG. 607, an input / output unit 608, a transmission / reception unit 609, and an electronic ticket accounting storage unit 901. In FIG. 48, the components having the same reference numerals as those in FIG.

  The electronic ticket confirmation device 900a is, specifically, a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk unit, a display unit, a keyboard, a mouse, a modem, and the like. A computer program is stored in the ROM or the hard disk unit. The microprocessor operates according to the computer program, so that the electronic ticket confirmation device 900a achieves its function.

Note that the electronic ticket confirmation devices 900b,..., 900c have the same configuration as the electronic ticket confirmation device 900a, and a description thereof will be omitted.
The electronic ticket billing storage unit 901 is the same as the electronic ticket billing storage unit 505 of the electronic ticket vending device 500a shown in FIG.
The electronic ticket confirmation unit 902 has the function of the electronic ticket confirmation unit 606 shown in FIG. 14, and stores the electronic ticket price in advance in association with the movie title ID. Furthermore, it is determined whether or not a record that matches the title ID received from the input unit 605 exists in the electronic ticket information table of the memory card. If the record exists, the record is acquired and included in the acquired record. Using the movie theater ID and the second signature data, it is determined whether or not it is unused, and if not, it is determined whether or not it is within the expiration date by using the expiration date included in the obtained record. If it is within the validity period, the electronic ticket price associated with the received title ID is acquired, the acquired electronic ticket price is displayed via the display unit 607, and the ticket payment to the user is performed. The user is prompted to enter method information or cancel information. When the ticket payment method information is received, ticket charging information is generated using the received information, the user ID, the title ID, the electronic ticket price, and the date of sale, and written into the electronic ticket charging storage unit 901. . Further, ticket sales information is generated and transmitted to the movie company management device.

Regarding the ticket use process when the electronic ticket is used, the validity period is determined in step S415 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 29, and if it is within the validity period, the ticket billing process is performed. , Steps S420 and thereafter are performed.
Although the configuration of the package vending apparatus is not changed from the configuration shown in FIG. 17, in the package charging table T710, the payment method 2 is changed to a payment confirmation item indicating that the price has been paid. When a package is ordered, necessary information is written in the user ID, title ID, sales date 2, and amount 2 of the package charging table.

The package charging process will be described below.
The package retailer receives information such as the name and title ID of the purchaser and the package price received from the purchaser from the distributor that has distributed the package by cash, electronic money, or the like. The user ID is acquired from the personal information of the user managed by the movie company management device using the name included in the received information. Acquires a record that matches both the user ID acquired from the package billing table and the title ID included in the received information, and writes information that the purchaser has paid in the payment confirmation item of the acquired record, Update the billing table.

(2) In the above embodiment, the billing for purchasing the electronic ticket and the billing for purchasing the package are performed by the electronic ticket selling device and the package selling device, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A billing device for performing billing may be added to the second subsystem to collectively manage billing information.
Here, as an example, a second subsystem 21 in which a billing device is added to the second subsystem 20 described in the first embodiment will be described.

  The second subsystem 21 includes a movie company management device 400, electronic ticket sales devices 910a, 910b,..., 910c, electronic ticket confirmation devices 600a, 600b,. , 920b,..., 920c and a billing device 930. Also, the movie company management device 400 is network-connected to other devices via a dedicated line.

Since the memory card 100, the movie company management device 400, and the electronic ticket confirmation devices 600a, 600b,..., 600c are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted, and differences will be mainly described. .
The electronic ticket vending device 910a includes an electronic ticket issuing unit, a purchase privilege management storage unit, an electronic ticket management storage unit, a first transmission / reception unit, and a second transmission / reception unit.

  The electronic ticket vending device 910a is, specifically, a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk unit, a display unit, a keyboard, a mouse, a modem, and the like. A computer program is stored in the ROM or the hard disk unit. The microprocessor operates according to the computer program, so that the electronic ticket vending apparatus 910a achieves its function.

  When receiving the ticket charging request information from the communication terminal device that has requested the electronic ticket purchase, the electronic ticket issuing unit generates ticket charging information and transmits the generated ticket charging information to the charging device 930. The function when the other information is received from the communication terminal device that has requested the electronic ticket purchase and the function when the information is received from the movie company management device are the same as those of the electronic ticket sales device 500a shown in the first embodiment. Since the function is the same, the description is omitted.

The other components are the same as the components of the electronic ticket vending apparatus 500a shown in the first embodiment, and thus the description is omitted.
, 910c have the same configuration as that of the electronic ticket vending device 910a, and a description thereof will be omitted.
The package sales device 920a includes a package sales line unit, a public key storage unit, a first transmission / reception unit, and a second transmission / reception unit.

  The package selling device 920a is, specifically, a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk unit, a display unit, a keyboard, a mouse, a modem, and the like. A computer program is stored in the ROM or the hard disk unit. By operating the microprocessor according to the computer program, the package vending apparatus 920a achieves its function.

  When receiving the package charging request information from the communication terminal device that has requested the package purchase, the package sales unit generates the package charging information and transmits the generated package charging information to the charging device 930. The functions when the other information is received from the communication terminal device that has requested the package purchase and when the information is received from the movie company management device are the same as those of the package sales device 700a described in the first embodiment. The description is omitted because it is the same.

Further, the other components are the same as those of the package vending apparatus 700a shown in the first embodiment, and thus the description is omitted.
, And 920c have the same configuration as the package vending device 920a, and a description thereof will be omitted.
The charging apparatus 930 includes an electronic ticket charging storage unit 931, a package charging storage unit 932, a charging unit 933, and a receiving unit 934 shown in FIG. The charging device 930 receives information from the electronic ticket sales devices 910a, 910b,..., 910c and the package sales devices 920a, 920b,.

  The billing device 930 is, specifically, a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk unit, a display unit, a keyboard, a mouse, a modem, and the like. A computer program is stored in the ROM or the hard disk unit. The microprocessor operates according to the computer program, so that the charging device 930 achieves its function.

The electronic ticket charging storage unit 931 is the same as the electronic ticket charging storage unit 505 of the electronic ticket vending device 500a shown in FIG.
The package charge storage unit 932 is the same as the package charge storage unit 703 of the package sales device 700a shown in FIG.
When charging an electronic ticket, the charging unit 933 receives ticket charging information from the electronic ticket vending apparatuses 910a, 910b,..., 910c, and writes the received information to the electronic ticket charging storage unit 931. To charge the package, package charging information is received from the package sales apparatuses 920a, 920b,..., 920c, and the received information is written to the package charging storage unit 932.

The receiving unit 934 outputs information received from the electronic ticket vending devices 910a, 910b,..., 910c and the package vending devices 920a, 920b,.
Here, differences from the ticket charging process and the package charging process described in the first embodiment and the charging registration process performed by the charging device 930 will be described.

Regarding the ticket billing process, the process performed in step S260 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 26 may be changed to generate ticket billing information and transmit the generated information to the billing device 930.
Regarding the package billing process, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 32, the process performed in step S580 may be changed to generate package billing information and transmit the generated information to billing device 930.

  In the charging registration process, ticket charging information is received in the case of electronic ticket charging, and package charging information is received in the case of package charging. It is determined whether the received information is ticket charging information or package charging information. If it is the ticket billing information, it is written into the electronic ticket billing storage unit 931; if it is the package billing information, it is written into the package billing storage unit 932.

Here, one billing device is added to the second subsystem, but billing information may be managed using a plurality of billing devices. Alternatively, the billing device of the credit company may be used instead of adding the billing device to the second subsystem and using the payment method of the electronic ticket price and the package price by a credit card.
.., 920c and the package vending devices 920b,..., 920c are received via the movie company management device 400. , 910c and the package vending devices 920b,..., 920c may be received without going through the movie company management device 400.

(3) In the above embodiment, the PDA is used as an example of the communication terminal device, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a device such as a mobile phone or a personal computer that can be loaded with a memory card and that can be connected to a network such as the Internet.
(4) In the above embodiment, the same communication terminal device is used when purchasing an electronic ticket and when purchasing a package. However, different communication terminal devices may be used when purchasing each. For example, a PDA is used to purchase an electronic ticket, and a mobile phone is used to purchase a package.

(5) In the above embodiment, the communication end device and the playback device are configured separately in the first subsystem. However, the playback device can be connected to a network, and the first subsystem is configured from the playback device and the memory card. May be. Here, as an example, a description will be given focusing on differences from the playback device 300 shown in the first embodiment.
The playback device 350 includes an input unit 351, a control unit 352, an output unit 353, a transmission / reception unit 354, a first access unit 355, and a second access unit 356 shown in FIG.

  The playback device 350 is, specifically, a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk unit, and the like. A computer program is stored in the ROM or the hard disk unit. The microprocessor operates according to the computer program, so that the playback device 350 achieves its function.

The input unit 351 has the function of the input unit 301 shown in FIG. 7, and further receives a title ID, ticket payment method information and cancellation information when purchasing an electronic ticket, and receives a title ID when purchasing a package. , Package payment method information, and cancellation information.
The control unit 352 has the function of the control unit 302 shown in FIG. 7, and further has the function of purchasing the electronic ticket and the function of purchasing the package in the control unit 202 of the communication terminal device 200 shown in FIG. It also has The output unit 353 transmits the ticket purchase confirmation information, the ticket purchase completion information, the ticket purchase suspension information received from the electronic ticket vending device, the package purchase confirmation information, the package purchase completion information, and the package purchase suspension information received from the package vending device. Output.

  The output unit 353 has the function of the output unit 303 shown in FIG. 7, and furthermore, when purchasing an electronic ticket, confirms that ticket purchase confirmation information, ticket purchase completion information, and ticket purchase suspension information have been received from the electronic ticket sales device. Is output to the connected display device, and at the time of package purchase, a message indicating that package purchase confirmation information, package purchase completion information, and package purchase stop information has been received from the package sales device is output to the connected display device. .

The transmission / reception unit 354 has the function of the transmission / reception unit 205 of the communication terminal device 200 shown in FIG.
The first access unit 355 is similar to the first access unit 304 of the playback device 300 shown in FIG. 7, and the second access unit 356 is similar to the second access unit 305 of the playback device 300 shown in FIG. Therefore, the description is omitted.

By making the playback device connectable to a network, it is possible to purchase an electronic ticket and a package from the playback device, and the purchase privilege can be stored in a built-in storage unit. It is also possible to receive package information from a network instead of a medium and store it in a built-in storage unit.
(6) A package purchase history storage unit for storing a package purchase history may be added to the configuration of the memory card described in the above embodiment. When purchasing a package, a list of unpurchased packages is generated using the information in the electronic ticket information storage unit and the information in the package purchase history storage unit, and displayed on the display unit. The user selects a package to be purchased based on the displayed list and purchases the package.

Thereby, it is possible to prevent duplicate package purchases.
(7) In the above embodiment, the personal information is registered in the movie company management device. However, the personal information is registered in the memory card, and necessary information at the time of purchasing the electronic ticket, using the electronic ticket, and purchasing the package is stored in the electronic ticket selling device. May be transmitted to the movie company management device via the electronic ticket confirmation device and the package sales device.

Alternatively, when using the charging device of the credit company described in (2) above, personal information managed by the credit company at the time of purchasing an electronic ticket, using an electronic ticket, and purchasing a package. It may be a function of receiving from.
(8) In the above embodiment, the movie company management device is connected to the electronic ticket vending device, the electronic ticket confirmation device, and the package vending device via a dedicated line, but is not limited to this. A network connection via the Internet or the like may be used.

(9) In the above-described second embodiment, the privilege is distributed by inserting the memory card into the privilege distribution device. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The privilege distribution device and the communication terminal device may be connected to a network via the Internet or the like, and the privilege distribution device may distribute the privilege to the communication terminal.
In the second embodiment, the purchase privilege information and the use privilege information are distributed from the privilege distribution device. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The privilege distribution device may distribute the purchase privilege information, and the distribution of the use privilege information may be performed from the electronic ticket confirmation device. Alternatively, the distribution of the purchase privilege information may be performed from the electronic ticket sales device, and the distribution of the usage privilege information may be performed from the privilege distribution device.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the purchase of the electronic ticket is performed from the communication terminal device connected to the network, but the present invention is not limited to this. An electronic ticket may be purchased using an electronic ticket vending device installed at a ticket store. At this time, the electronic ticket vending apparatus can insert a memory card, and performs authentication when the memory card is inserted. After the authentication, a title ID of the electronic ticket desired to be purchased from the user is received, ticket purchase confirmation information is generated based on the received title ID, and the generated ticket purchase confirmation information is displayed and temporarily stored. Next, ticket payment method information or cancellation information is received from the user. If the ticket payment method information is received, the received ticket payment method information and the temporarily stored ticket purchase confirmation information are used. Electronic ticket charging processing, registration of purchase ticket information and purchase privilege information and movie trailer audio data in a memory card, deletion of ticket purchase confirmation information temporarily stored after registration, and ticket sales information Is generated and transmitted, and when the cancellation information is received, the ticket purchase confirmation information temporarily stored is deleted.

  Alternatively, a memory card on which an electronic ticket is recorded may be sold at a ticket store or the like, or a memory card on which an electronic ticket is recorded may be distributed as an appendix to books, magazines, and the like. At this time, the memory card stores a card ID for identifying the memory card instead of the user ID, and the movie company management device uses the card ID to manage the usage status.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the audio data of the movie trailer is used as the privilege of purchasing the electronic ticket. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Video data of a movie trailer may be used. At this time, the audio data of the movie trailer is stored in the package, the playback device reads the video data from the memory card via the first access unit, and reads the audio data from the package via the second access unit. And the control section synchronizes the video data and the audio data and reproduces the data.

Alternatively, audio data and video data of a movie trailer may be distributed as a privilege of purchasing an electronic ticket. At this time, the reproduction of the movie trailer is performed only by the memory card.
Also, it is not limited to movie trailers. It may be a movie production site video, a video about a cast, or the like, and a plurality of pieces of information may be purchased and distributed. At this time, information to be distributed may be only audio data, only video data, or both audio data and video data. In the case of distribution of only audio data, video data is stored in a package, and in the case of distribution of only video data, audio data is stored in a package.

Here, as an example, reproduction in a case where audio data relating to a movie production site video is stored in a memory card and video data relating to a movie production site video is stored in a package will be described.
The playback device receives information indicating that the movie production site video is to be reproduced and the title ID, and determines whether or not there is an audio data name associated with the movie production site video associated with the received title ID. If it does not exist, the reproduction disable information is output. If it does exist, it is determined whether or not the received title ID and the package title ID match. If they do not match, the reproduction disable information is output. If they do match, the movie production site video is reproduced. During playback, the playback device reads audio data related to the movie production site video from the memory card based on the audio data name related to the movie production site video, reads video data related to the movie production site video from the package, and reads the read audio. The data and the video data are synchronized and output to a display device such as a television to which a playback device is connected.

(12) Benefits related to discounts are not limited to the benefits of the above embodiment. A discount may be added to the purchase of an electronic ticket, or a discount may be added to the batch purchase of an electronic ticket and a package.
Here, an example of an operation for discounting the purchase of an electronic ticket will be described. When charging at the time of ordering an electronic ticket, the electronic ticket sales device, upon receiving the ticket purchase request information, calculates the electronic ticket sales amount from the discount amount for the ticket purchase, and sells the ticket using the calculated electronic ticket sales amount. Generate confirmation information. When only the reservation is made at the time of ordering the electronic ticket, the electronic ticket confirmation device calculates the electronic ticket sales amount from the discount amount for the ticket purchase and notifies the user when using the electronic ticket.

  Here, an example of an operation for discounting a batch purchase will be described. The user transmits, to the electronic ticket vending device, information indicating that the user is to make a batch purchase from the communication terminal device. Using the received information, the electronic ticket vending device calculates the sales amount of the electronic ticket for the bulk purchase, generates ticket purchase confirmation information in which information indicating that the purchase is a bulk purchase is written as discount data, and generates the ticket purchase confirmation information. The ticket purchase confirmation information is transmitted to the communication terminal device that has requested the purchase. In the case of purchasing a package, the package vending apparatus determines the sales price of the package using the information on the collective purchase written in the discount data.

Further, in the above example, the sales amount was calculated in each case of the purchase of the electronic ticket and the purchase of the package. The user may be notified.
At this time, the privilege distributed at the time of bulk purchase may be both the purchase privilege information and the use privilege information.

  (13) In the above embodiment, the audio data of the package trailer is used as the privilege of using the electronic ticket. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Video data of a package trailer may be used. At this time, audio data of a package trailer is stored in the package, the playback device reads the video data from the memory card via the first access unit, and reads the audio data from the package via the second access unit. And the control section synchronizes the video data and the audio data and reproduces the data.

Also, audio data and video data of a package trailer may be distributed as a privilege of using the electronic ticket. At this time, the reproduction of the package trailer is performed only by the memory card.
Also, it is not limited to the package trailer. A package production site video or the like may be used, or a plurality of pieces of information may be purchased and distributed. At this time, information to be distributed may be only audio data, only video data, or both audio data and video data. In the case of distribution of only audio data, video data is stored in a package, and in the case of distribution of only video data, audio data is stored in a package.

Here, as an example, reproduction in a case where audio data relating to a package production site video is stored in a memory card and video data relating to a package production site video is stored in a package will be described.
The playback device receives the information indicating that the package production site video is to be reproduced and the title ID, and determines whether or not there is an audio data name related to the package production site video associated with the received title ID. If it does not exist, the reproduction disable information is output. If it does exist, it is determined whether or not the received title ID and the package title ID match. If they do not match, the reproduction disable information is output, and if they match, the package production site video is reproduced. During playback, the playback device reads audio data related to the package manufacturing site video from the memory card based on the audio data name related to the package manufacturing site video, reads video data related to the package manufacturing site video from the package, and reads the read audio. The data and the video data are synchronized and output to a display device such as a television to which a playback device is connected.

  (14) As a privilege when purchasing an electronic ticket or using an electronic ticket, discounts on other packages of the same movie company and discounts on other movie tickets may be added. At this time, a discount information storage unit for storing these discount information is added to the memory card, and the discount information storage unit has an area for storing one or more sets including a title ID, a ticket discount, and a package discount. It has. The title ID is an identifier for identifying a movie, the ticket discount is registered with information of a discount on a movie ticket associated with the title ID, and the package discount is a discount on a package associated with the title ID. Information is registered.

  When purchasing the electronic ticket, the communication terminal device determines whether or not there is a ticket discount associated with the received title ID, and if so, ticket purchase request information with the ticket discount added. Is generated and transmitted to the electronic ticket vending device. When the ticket discount is added, the electronic ticket vending device determines the sales amount of the electronic ticket by using the ticket discount information, generates ticket purchase confirmation information, and transmits the ticket purchase confirmation information to the communication terminal device. During the ticket charging process, the determined sales amount is stored.

  When purchasing a package, the communication terminal device determines whether there is an electronic ticket associated with the received title ID and whether there is a package discount. If there is a package discount, package purchase request information including a user ID, a title ID, and a package discount is generated and transmitted to the package vending apparatus. The package sales device determines the sales amount of the package using the information on the package discount, generates package purchase confirmation information, and transmits the generated information to the communication terminal device. At the time of charging the package, the determined sales amount is stored.

In the above package purchase, if an electronic ticket is present, the package discount of the discount information storage unit is not used, but even if an electronic ticket is present, the package of the discount information storage unit is not used. A discount may be used.
(15) In the above embodiment, the privilege at the time of using the electronic ticket is distributed by writing it on the memory card in which the electronic ticket is stored. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The memory card storing the use privilege information may be distributed to all the visitors at the movie theater.

By distributing the memory card in which the use privilege information is stored, it is possible to receive the privilege service even to the non-owner of the electronic ticket, and the sales channel of the package is expanded.
(16) In the above embodiment, the package is purchased from the communication terminal device connected to the network, but the present invention is not limited to this. A package may be purchased using a package vending machine installed in a package vending store. Here, as an example, a description will be given focusing on differences from the package vending apparatus 700a shown in the first embodiment.

The package vending device includes a store ID storage unit, a public key storage unit, a package charging storage unit, a package vending unit, an input unit, a display unit, an input / output unit, and a first transmission / reception unit.
The package vending device is, specifically, a computer system including a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk unit, a display unit, a keyboard, a mouse, a modem, and the like. A computer program is stored in the ROM or the hard disk unit. The microprocessor operates according to the computer program, so that the package vending apparatus achieves its function.

  When a memory card is inserted, the input unit accepts a password to authenticate the memory card, and outputs the accepted password to the package sales unit. When a package is purchased, a title ID is received, and the received title ID is output to the package sales department. Further, it accepts package payment method information and cancellation information, and outputs the accepted information to the package sales department.

  At the time of authentication of the memory card, the package sales section outputs the received password to the memory card via the input / output section, receives information on the authentication result from the memory card, and outputs the received information to the display section. At the time of package purchase, package purchase confirmation information is generated based on the information stored in the memory card, and the generated package purchase confirmation information is output to the display unit. When the package payment method information is received, the package billing information is generated, the generated package billing information is written into the package billing storage unit, the package sales information is further generated, and the generated package sales information is transmitted to the first transmitting / receiving unit. To the movie company management device via Further, it generates package purchase completion information and outputs it to the display unit. When the cancellation information is received, the generated package purchase confirmation information is deleted, the package purchase suspension information is generated, and output to the display unit.

The display unit displays information received from the package sales unit.
The input / output unit outputs information received from the package sales unit to the memory card, and outputs information received from the memory card to the package sales unit.
The other components are the same as the components of the package vending apparatus 700a shown in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.

Here, the operation of the package vending machine installed in the package vending store will be described.
The authentication of the memory card is the same as the processing described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.
Next, the package vending apparatus receives the title ID, and determines whether a record associated with the received title ID exists in the electronic ticket information table of the memory card. If it does not exist, it outputs the purchase refusal information. If it does exist, it acquires the record and uses the movie theater ID and the second signature data included in the acquired record to use the electronic ticket. It is determined whether or not there is. If the electronic ticket has not been used, the process from step S535 of the package purchase acceptance process shown in FIG. 31 is performed. If the electronic ticket has been used, the process proceeds to step S510 of the package purchase acceptance process shown in FIG. Do the following. However, the generated package purchase confirmation information is changed to be displayed on the display unit.

  Next, package payment method information or cancellation information is received from the input unit, and package charging request information or package charging suspension information is generated based on the received information, and the process from step S575 of the package charging process shown in FIG. 32 is performed. However, the generated package purchase completion information or package purchase stop information is changed to be displayed on the display unit.

  (17) In the second embodiment, the discount is not applied if the package is purchased when the privilege is not distributed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If it is determined that the electronic ticket has been used, it is assumed that the information of the purchase privilege has been distributed, and a package discount is applied. If the electronic ticket is unused, the discount at the time of unused is used. May be applied.

  (18) In the above embodiment, the Internet address of the device to be connected to the electronic ticket vending device or the package vending device via the Internet is received from the input unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. The communication terminal device may store in advance the Internet addresses of the electronic ticket vending device and the package vending device to be connected.

  At this time, when the communication terminal device receives information from the input unit that the user wants to connect to the electronic ticket vending device via the network, the communication terminal device establishes a network connection via the Internet using the Internet address of the electronic ticket vending device stored in advance. When the information to the effect that the user wants to make a network connection to the package vending apparatus is received from the input unit, the network connection is made via the Internet using the Internet address of the package vending apparatus stored in advance.

  (19) In the above embodiment, the discount data is distributed at the time of purchasing the electronic ticket, but the present invention is not limited to this. Discount data may be distributed as a use privilege when using an electronic ticket. In this case, when purchasing a package without using a ticket, the package purchase request information is transmitted with the discount data blank, and the package vending device stores the discount data when the ticket is not used in advance, and Using the data, determine the sales price of the package.

  Alternatively, when purchasing an electronic ticket, discount data when the ticket is not used may be distributed as information of a purchase privilege, and discount data when the ticket is used may be distributed as a use privilege when the electronic ticket is used. At the time of package purchase, package purchase request information including both discount data is transmitted, and the package vending apparatus determines the sales price of the package using the discount data corresponding to the use and non-use of the ticket. Alternatively, only the discount data corresponding to the use or non-use of the ticket is included in the package purchase request information and transmitted, and the package vending apparatus determines the sales amount of the package using the received discount data.

  (20) In the above embodiment, when an electronic ticket is not used when a package is purchased, it is not determined whether or not the electronic ticket is within the expiration date. However, the determination may be made. If it is not within the validity period, the discount when the ticket is not used is applied. If it is within the validity period, the communication terminal device is notified that the electronic ticket is within the validity period, and the user is notified. Confirm whether to make a purchase. If the information to purchase is received from the communication terminal device, the discount when the ticket is not used is applied, and if the information to stop the purchase is received, the purchase process is stopped.

This prevents the user from losing the right to receive better service by purchasing a package before using the electronic ticket.
(21) The present invention is not limited to the flow of electronic ticket purchase and package purchase shown in the above embodiment. For example, when an electronic ticket is purchased, by transmitting ticket purchase request information to which the electronic ticket price payment method is added from the communication terminal device to the electronic ticket sales device, the electronic ticket sales device can be used for electronic ticket purchase such as ticket billing processing. You may go through all the procedures. Also, at the time of package purchase, by transmitting package purchase request information to which the package payment method is added from the communication terminal device to the package sales device, the package sales device performs all procedures related to package purchase such as package charging processing. Is also good.

  At this time, when the electronic ticket vending apparatus receives the information in which the payment method of the electronic ticket price is added to the ticket purchase request information, the electronic ticket vending apparatus performs a ticket accounting process, further generates ticket sales information, and generates the ticket sales information. The ticket transmission confirmation information and the ticket purchase confirmation information are transmitted to the movie company management device, and the generated ticket purchase confirmation information and ticket purchase confirmation information are transmitted to the communication terminal device that has requested the electronic ticket purchase. Upon receiving the ticket purchase confirmation information and the ticket purchase confirmation information, the communication terminal device generates purchase ticket information and purchase privilege information using the received ticket purchase confirmation information and ticket purchase confirmation information, and generates the generated purchase ticket information and The purchase privilege information is registered in the electronic ticket information table and the purchase privilege information table, respectively, and ticket purchase confirmation information and ticket purchase completion information included in the ticket purchase confirmation information are displayed.

  Upon receiving the information in which the package payment method is added to the package purchase request information, the package sales device performs a package accounting process, further generates package sales information, and sends the generated package sales information to the movie company management device. It transmits the package purchase confirmation information and the package purchase completion information, and transmits the generated package purchase confirmation information and the package purchase completion information to the communication terminal device that has requested the package purchase. Upon receiving the package purchase confirmation information and the package purchase completion information, the communication terminal device displays the received ticket purchase confirmation information and ticket purchase completion information.

(22) In the above embodiment, the electronic ticket information table, the purchase privilege information table, and the use privilege information table are individually prepared in the memory card, but the present invention is not limited to this. These three tables may be one table, or two of the three tables may be combined into one table.
(23) In the above embodiment, the movie theater ID indicating that the ticket has been used and the second signature data are added to the purchase ticket information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the electronic ticket is used, the purchased ticket information may be changed to the used ticket information including the title ID, the expiration date, the theater ID, and the second signature data.

  (24) In the above embodiment, discount data, information on services for package purchase, and value-added information on package purchase were transmitted in order to receive services at the time of package purchase, such as discounts on package prices, at the time of package purchase. , But is not limited to this. The package vending device stores in advance discount data, information on services for package purchase, and value-added information on package purchase, and sends the user ID, title ID, expiration date, movie theater ID, and second signature from the communication terminal device. By receiving the information including the data, it is determined whether or not the electronic ticket is used. When it is confirmed that the electronic ticket is used, the package price and the package price are determined based on the stored information. The form and the like may be determined.

  (25) In the near future, the spread of next-generation DVD recording / reproducing devices (hereinafter referred to as “BD recorders”) that can be connected to consumers via a network is expected. On the other hand, at movie companies, sales promotion activities before the release of the movie and a strategy to maximize profits through tie-ups between movie screenings at movie theaters and sales of movie package media thereafter (hereinafter referred to as the “media mix strategy”) have become widespread. However, since there is no concept of an electronic ticket system for such a media mix strategy, movie ticket sales and package sales remain independent, and each provides an independent service. For this reason, the user does not have a discount service for watching a movie even for a package of a movie viewed in a movie theater, and pays individually. It should be noted that general credit card points and coupons cannot be used to discount only packages of movies watched in movie theaters.

Therefore, the present invention may be configured as an electronic ticket system corresponding to a media mix strategy by using the first subsystem shown in the above-described embodiment as a BD recorder that can be connected to a network and a portable medium. Here, an example of the portable medium is a memory card with an IC card function.
As with the first and second embodiments, the BD recorder that can be connected to the network can purchase the electronic ticket by receiving the movie ticket and the electronic ticket information including the package discount right of the movie. As with the first and second embodiments, when purchasing an electronic ticket, movie-related information such as a purchaser-only Web bulletin board, movie goods purchase rights, the latest production status video, the latest trailer, etc., is purchased as an electronic ticket. , The movie-related information can be viewed and used before the movie is released. Furthermore, by recording the electronic ticket and movie-related information that only the purchaser can view and use on a portable medium, the user can view and use the movie-related information on the BD recorder. Can be carried around.

Further, by using the electronic ticket at the movie theater, similarly to the first and second embodiments, the viewing information that the user has watched the movie at the movie theater is added to the electronic ticket, and the added viewing information is used. And you can purchase BD package software to be released later at a discount.
This allows the user to use the BD recorder to view and use various movie-related information before the movie is released, and to view the movie at the movie theater so that the user can purchase BD package software of the watched movie at a discount. Become.

Furthermore, movie companies can implement electronic systems that support the media mix strategy. In addition, electronic tickets and BD packages can be directly sold without an intermediary agent, which is useful for marketing.
(26) The playback device described in the above embodiment may have a network function. As a result, the electronic movie package data can be received from the package selling device or the movie company management device via a network such as the Internet, and the package can be purchased. Further, the received package data may be recorded on a disk or the like.

Alternatively, the BD recorder described in (25) has a network connection function, receives electronic movie package data from a package selling device or a movie company management device via a network such as the Internet, and purchases the package. May be performed. Further, the received package data may be recorded on a disc of a BD recorder or the like.
(27) In the above embodiment, the authentication of the memory card was performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The authentication of the memory card may not be performed. When authentication is not required, a memory card without an IC function may be used, or a recording medium such as an optical disk may be used instead of the memory card.

(28) The present invention is not limited to the package distribution mode at the time of package sale described in the above embodiment. Package sales may be performed at movie theaters. At this time, the electronic ticket confirmation device has a package selling function.
Here, the package selling function is, for example, receiving information and discount data indicating that an electronic ticket of a movie associated with a package to be sold is used from a memory card inserted in the electronic ticket confirmation device, This function performs a procedure related to the sale of the package using the received information and the discount data.

Thus, the user can immediately purchase the package in the movie theater using the information of the used electronic ticket after watching the movie. The purchased package can be reproduced after a certain period of time. An example of achieving this is described below.
The playback device includes a clock unit that measures the date and time, and the package records a reproducible time indicating a reproducible year, month, day, or date and time. The reproducing device, when reproducing the package, determines whether the reproduction is possible by comparing the reproducible time recorded in the package with the time obtained from the provided clock unit, and determines whether the package is reproducible. Perform playback.

As a result, an unprecedented package distribution form becomes possible.
(29) The function of the electronic ticket confirmation device is not limited to the function described in the above embodiment. The electronic ticket confirmation device may have a function of performing a procedure for distributing or selling limited content (hereinafter, referred to as “premier content”) that can be viewed only by the electronic ticket user.

At this time, the memory card is inserted into the electronic ticket confirmation device, and the electronic ticket confirmation device uses the inserted memory card to determine whether the electronic ticket of the movie associated with the premium content to be distributed or sold is used. Is determined, and if it is used, the procedure for distributing or selling the premium content is performed.
The premium content may be available immediately after being obtained or purchased, or may be available after a certain period of time, as in the package of (28). You may.

What is distributed or sold by the electronic ticket confirmation device is not limited to premium content. It may be a product or service related to a movie, such as a mascot of a movie.
(30) In the above embodiment, the privilege is distributed when the electronic ticket is purchased and when the electronic ticket is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. The privilege may be distributed also when purchasing the package. As benefits, for example, the distribution of premium content, the right to purchase premium content, the right to purchase products related to movies such as movie mascots, network service addresses, login names and passwords for receiving network services, etc. is there.

  (31) In the above embodiment, the video data of the movie trailer and the video data of the package trailer are recorded in the purchase package, but the present invention is not limited to this. Apart from the distribution of the audio data of the movie trailer, a package recording the title ID of the movie and the video data of the movie trailer may be distributed before the movie is released. In addition, similarly to the package trailer, apart from the distribution of the audio data of the package trailer, a package in which the movie title ID and the video data of the package trailer are recorded may be distributed before the release of the movie package software. An example of a distribution method is a package in which a movie title ID and video data of a movie trailer are recorded as a magazine or book appendix, a package or title ID in which a movie title ID and video data of a package trailer are recorded, and a movie trailer. This is distribution of a package in which video data and video data of a package trailer are recorded.

  (32) Although the privilege of purchasing the electronic ticket is distributed once, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the information of the purchase privilege for the same title ID may be distributed a plurality of times by connecting the privilege distribution device and the communication terminal device shown in the second embodiment to a network. At this time, the administrator of the privilege distribution device changes the privilege information related to the purchase of the electronic ticket, and updates the privilege information managed by the privilege distribution device to the changed privilege information. The purchaser of the electronic ticket uses the communication terminal device in which the memory card is inserted to make a network connection with the privilege distribution device via the Internet. The communication terminal device receives purchase privilege distribution request information by a purchaser's operation. Next, the communication terminal device obtains the expiration date, the first signature data, and the store ID associated with the title ID included in the purchase privilege distribution request information received from the electronic ticket information storage unit. The acquired expiration date, the first signature data, and the store ID are transmitted to the privilege distribution device. The privilege distribution device receives the purchase privilege distribution request information, the expiration date, the first signature data, and the store ID from the communication terminal device. Next, the privilege distribution device obtains the public key corresponding to the received store ID, performs signature verification using the obtained public key and the first signature data, and verifies the validity of the first signature data. Make a decision. If it is determined that the data is valid first signature data, a privilege corresponding to the title ID included in the received purchase privilege distribution request information is acquired, and the acquired privilege is transmitted to the communication terminal device. The communication terminal device updates the stored privilege to the received privilege.

Here, a playback device connectable to a network may be used instead of the communication terminal device.
In the above description, the privilege of the privilege distribution device is obtained according to the instruction of the purchaser of the electronic ticket. However, a program for obtaining the privilege of the privilege distribution device is stored in the memory card, and the memory card is stored in the playback device that can be connected to the network. May be obtained, and when using the privilege stored in the memory card, a program for acquiring the privilege of the privilege distribution device may be started to acquire the privilege of the privilege distribution device.

  Similarly, for the privilege at the time of using the electronic ticket, the privilege updated from the privilege distribution device may be obtained. At this time, the information transmitted from the communication terminal device to the privilege distribution device is the use privilege distribution request information, the expiration date associated with the title ID included in the use privilege distribution request information, the second signature data, and the movie theater ID. . The privilege distribution device performs signature verification, determines the validity of the second signature data received from the communication terminal device, and distributes the privilege when determining that the data is valid second signature data.

Further, the privilege distribution device and the movie company management device may be combined into one device.
(33) The movie company management device, the electronic ticket vending device, the electronic ticket confirmation device, and the package vending device may be integrated into one device.
(34) A privilege may be added when purchasing a package. For example, if the purchased package is serialized, information on the next movie is added as a privilege. Alternatively, information on another movie is added as a privilege.

(35) In the above embodiment, purchase of an electronic ticket, use for an electronic ticket (that is, watching a movie), and finally purchase of a package are performed. After purchase of the electronic ticket, purchase of a package is performed, and finally use of the electronic ticket. May be performed. At this time, a privilege is added when purchasing the package. For example, information on another movie is set as a privilege.
(36) When purchasing a package when the electronic ticket is not used, the discount amount of the package sales when the electronic ticket is not used is calculated using the discount data, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the electronic ticket is not used, the difference obtained by subtracting the price of the electronic ticket from the price of the package may be used as the price for selling the package.

(37) The electronic ticket purchased from the electronic ticket sales device may be used for both watching a movie and purchasing a package.
For example, it is an electronic ticket transmitted from an electronic ticket sales device when purchasing an electronic ticket and a package at once. In the case of bulk purchase, a package is reserved instead of actually purchasing the package. In addition, since the batch purchase has been described in the above (12), the description is omitted here. The privilege distributed in the case of a batch purchase may be both the purchase privilege information and the use privilege information. Upon receiving the package purchase request information, the package vending apparatus determines the sales price of the package using the package purchase information written in the discount data. At this time, if the electronic ticket is not used for watching a movie, the price of the electronic ticket may be used for the package price. The determination as to whether the electronic ticket is used for watching a movie uses the second signature data and the theater ID included in the package purchase request information as described in the embodiment.

Alternatively, as another example, the electronic ticket to be purchased indicates that the electronic ticket can be used for both watching a movie and purchasing a package. By using the electronic ticket, the user can watch a movie after purchasing the package.
Conventionally, there has been no electronic ticket that can be used for both watching a movie and purchasing a package. However, the above-mentioned electronic ticket allows the user to use both. Also, depending on the content of the electronic ticket, such as discounts as shown in the embodiment, discounts by bulk purchase, and when the electronic ticket is not used for watching movies, the price of the electronic ticket is applied to the package price. By diversifying the discount form of the package fee, the convenience of the user can be improved.

  (38) When generating the package purchase request information, the user terminal obtains the store ID and the first signature data corresponding to the title ID received from the user from the electronic ticket information table, and obtains the obtained store ID and the first signature data. One signature data may be included in the package purchase request information, and the package purchase request information may be transmitted to the package vending device. At this time, when the electronic ticket is not used, the package selling device performs the following operation. The package vending device stores the ID of the store selling the electronic ticket and the public key distributed from the store in association with each other. When determining that the electronic ticket is unused, the package vending device acquires the public key corresponding to the store ID included in the package purchase request information, and uses the acquired public key and the first signature data. Then, the signature is verified, and it is determined whether or not the electronic ticket is valid. If it is determined that the electronic ticket is valid, the package sales amount when the electronic ticket is unused is determined. If it is determined that the electronic ticket is not a valid electronic ticket, the package purchase disable information is generated, and the generated package purchase disable information is transmitted to the communication terminal device that has requested the package purchase.

(39) The present invention may be the method described above. Further, these methods may be a computer program that is realized by a computer, or may be a digital signal formed by the computer program.
Further, the present invention provides a computer-readable recording medium for reading the computer program or the digital signal, for example, a flexible disk, a hard disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, a DVD, a DVD-ROM, a DVD-RAM, a BD (Blu-ray Disc). ), A semiconductor memory or the like. Further, the present invention may be the computer program or the digital signal recorded on these recording media.

Further, according to the present invention, the computer program or the digital signal may be transmitted via an electric communication line, a wireless or wired communication line, a network represented by the Internet, or the like.
The present invention may also be a computer system including a microprocessor and a memory, wherein the memory stores the computer program, and the microprocessor operates according to the computer program.

Further, the program or the digital signal is recorded on the recording medium and transferred, or the program or the digital signal is transferred via the network or the like, so that it is executed by another independent computer system. It may be.
(40) The above embodiment and the above modifications may be combined.

  The electronic ticket system described above can be used administratively, that is, repetitively and continuously, in an industry that provides services and sells products related to the services from one company to consumers.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic ticket system 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the memory card 100. 4 shows a data structure of an electronic ticket information table T100 included in the electronic ticket information storage unit 103. 4 shows a data structure of a purchase privilege information table T110 included in the purchase privilege information storage unit 104. 4 shows a data structure of a use privilege information table T120 included in the use privilege information storage unit 105. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a communication terminal device 200. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a playback device 300. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a movie company management device 400. 4 shows a data structure of a usage status management table T400 included in the ticket usage status storage unit 401. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electronic ticket vending device 500a. 4 shows a data structure of a purchase privilege management table T500 included in a purchase privilege management storage unit 503. 5 shows a data structure of an electronic ticket management table T510 included in the electronic ticket management storage unit 504. 4 shows a data structure of an electronic ticket accounting table T520 included in the electronic ticket accounting storage unit 505. It is a block diagram showing the composition of electronic ticket confirmation device 600a. 5 shows a data structure of an issue public key table T600 included in the issue public key storage unit 601. 5 shows a data structure of a use privilege management table T610 included in a use privilege management storage unit 602. It is a block diagram showing composition of package selling device 700a. 4 shows a data structure of a public key table T700 included in a public key storage unit 702. 9 shows a data structure of a package charging table T710 included in the package charging storage unit 703. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of authenticating the memory card 100 in the electronic ticket system 1. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of purchasing an electronic ticket in the electronic ticket system 1. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of ticket confirmation in the electronic ticket system 1. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of purchasing a package in the electronic ticket system 1. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an authentication process in the electronic ticket system 1. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a ticket purchase acceptance process in the electronic ticket system 1. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a ticket accounting process in the electronic ticket system 1. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a ticket sales information registration process in the electronic ticket system 1. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a ticket purchase process in the electronic ticket system 1. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a ticket use process in the electronic ticket system 1. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a usage information registration process in the electronic ticket system 1. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a package purchase acceptance process in the electronic ticket system 1. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a package charging process in the electronic ticket system 1. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a package sales information registration process in the electronic ticket system 1. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a reproduction process in the electronic ticket system 1. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a privilege reproduction process in the electronic ticket system 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic ticket system 2. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a movie company management device 450. FIG. 5 shows a data structure of a usage status management table T450 included in the ticket usage status storage unit 451. It is a block diagram showing composition of electronic ticket vending device 550a. It is a block diagram showing the composition of electronic ticket confirmation device 650a. It is a block diagram showing composition of privilege distribution device 850a. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of privilege distribution in the electronic ticket system 2. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of a ticket purchase acceptance process in the electronic ticket system 2. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a ticket purchase process in the electronic ticket system 2. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a ticket use process in the electronic ticket system 2. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation of a privilege distribution process in the electronic ticket system 2. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation of a privilege distribution information registration process in the electronic ticket system 2. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic ticket confirmation device 900a. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a second subsystem 21. FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a billing device 930. FIG. 21 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a playback device 350.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electronic ticket system 10a-10c 1st subsystem 20 2nd subsystem 100 Memory card 101 Authentication part 102 User ID storage part 103 Electronic ticket information storage part 104 Purchase privilege information storage part 105 Use privilege information storage part 106 Input / output part 200 Communication terminal device 201 Input unit 202 Control unit 203 Display unit 204 Input / output unit 205 Transmission / reception unit 300 Playback device 301 Input unit 302 Control unit 303 Output unit 304 First access unit 305 Second access unit 400 Movie company management device 401 Ticket usage status Storage unit 402 Usage information registration unit 403 Dividend calculation unit 404 Transmission / reception units 500a to 500c Electronic ticket vending device 501 Store ID storage unit 502 Issued private key storage unit 503 Purchase privilege management storage unit 504 Electronic ticket management storage unit 505 Electronic ticket billing Storage unit 506 electronic ticket issuing unit 507 first transmitting / receiving unit 508 second transmitting / receiving unit 600a to 600c electronic ticket checking device 601 issued public key storage unit 602 usage privilege management storage unit 603 secret key storage unit 604 movie theater ID storage unit 605 input unit 606 Electronic ticket confirmation unit 607 Display unit 608 Input / output unit 609 Transmission / reception units 700a to 700c Package vending device 701 Store ID storage unit 702 Public key storage unit 703 Package charging storage unit 704 Package vending unit 705 First transmission / reception unit 706 Second transmission / reception Department

Claims (39)

A privilege distribution system including a user terminal and a distribution device that distributes privilege information related to a content service,
The distribution device,
Distribution privilege storing means for storing privilege information relating to the content service;
Request receiving means for receiving privilege request information for requesting privilege information from the user terminal;
Determining means for determining whether or not the request indicated by the received privilege request information is valid;
When the request received by the determination unit is determined to be valid, the distribution unit that reads out the privilege information and distributes the read privilege information to the user terminal.
The user terminal,
Request output means for outputting privilege request information to the distribution device,
Privilege receiving means for receiving privilege information from the distribution device;
A privilege distribution system, comprising: privilege storage means for storing received privilege information. The privilege storage means includes a portable privilege recording medium and a privilege writing means,
The privilege information is a movie privilege related to a movie,
The privilege request information indicates purchase of an electronic ticket to be provided with a movie watching service, and is purchase information for requesting a movie privilege related to the movie.
The distribution means reads out the movie privilege from the distribution privilege storing means and distributes the read movie privilege to the user terminal when the content indicated by the received purchase information is determined to be valid by the determining means. And
The privilege distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the privilege writing means writes the movie privilege received from the distribution device to the privilege recording medium. The privilege storage means includes a portable privilege recording medium and a privilege writing means,
The privilege information is a movie privilege related to a movie, and a content privilege related to movie content including movie data,
The privilege request information indicates the provision of a movie viewing service and the purchase of an electronic ticket to be provided with a service when purchasing a package medium recording movie contents, and the movie privilege related to the movie and the movie. Purchase information requesting a content benefit related to movie content that contains
The distribution means reads out the movie privilege and the content privilege from the distribution privilege storage means when the content indicated by the received purchase information is determined to be valid by the determination means, and reads the read movie privilege and the content privilege. To the user terminal,
The privilege distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the privilege writing means writes the movie privilege and the content privilege received from the distribution device to the privilege recording medium. The user terminal is a portable privilege recording medium storing a first electronic ticket for receiving a movie viewing service,
The privilege information is a content privilege related to movie content including movie data,
The request receiving means receives the first electronic ticket as the privilege request information, and the reception of the first electronic ticket is regarded as a request for privilege information,
The request output unit outputs the first electronic ticket to the distribution device when the first electronic ticket is used,
The distribution device further includes:
When the determination unit determines that the content indicated by the first electronic ticket is valid, a second electronic ticket indicating that a movie viewing service has been received is generated using the first electronic ticket. Generating means for updating the first electronic ticket stored in the privilege recording medium to the generated second electronic ticket,
The distributing means reads out the content privilege from the distribution privilege storing means when the content indicated by the first electronic ticket is valid by the determining means, and transfers the read content privilege to the privilege recording medium. The privilege distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the privilege distribution is performed. When the user terminal receives the provision of the movie viewing service, the provision of the movie viewing service, or the purchase of the package medium recording the movie content including the provision of the movie viewing service and the movie data, A portable privilege recording medium storing an electronic ticket indicating that a service is provided,
The request receiving unit receives the electronic ticket as the privilege request information, and the reception of the electronic ticket is regarded as a request for privilege information,
The distributing means reads out the privilege information from the distribution privilege storing means and distributes the read privilege information to the privilege recording medium when the content indicated by the electronic ticket is determined to be valid by the determining means. The privilege distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The privilege distribution system further includes:
A package vending device that sells package media recording movie contents including movie data,
The user terminal is further provided with a movie viewing service, provided with a movie viewing service, or provided with a movie viewing service and purchases a package medium recording movie contents. I remember the electronic ticket that indicates that I will be provided,
The package vending device includes:
Ticket receiving means for receiving an electronic ticket from the user terminal;
The privilege distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising: determination means for determining a selling price of the package medium according to the content of the received electronic ticket. The user terminal is a portable privilege recording medium,
The privilege distribution system further includes a playback device,
The playback device,
Privilege reading means for reading the privilege information from a privilege recording medium;
The privilege distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising: reproducing means for reproducing the read privilege information. The privilege distribution system further includes a management device,
The management device,
User information storage means for storing user information relating to a user who has received the distribution of the privilege information;
User information receiving means for receiving user information from the distribution device and writing the received user information to the user information storage means,
The distribution device further includes:
The privilege distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising user information generating means for generating user information and outputting the generated user information to the management device. A distribution device that distributes privilege information related to a content service to a user terminal,
Distribution privilege storing means for storing privilege information relating to the content service;
Request receiving means for receiving privilege request information for requesting privilege information from the user terminal;
Determining means for determining whether or not the request indicated by the received privilege request information is valid;
A distribution unit that reads privilege information and distributes the read privilege information to the user terminal when the request received by the determination unit is determined to be valid. The privilege information is a movie privilege related to a movie,
The privilege request information indicates purchase of an electronic ticket to be provided with a movie watching service, and is purchase information for requesting a movie privilege related to the movie.
The distribution means reads out the movie privilege from the distribution privilege storing means and distributes the read movie privilege to the user terminal when the content indicated by the received purchase information is determined to be valid by the determining means. The distribution device according to claim 9, wherein The distribution device further includes:
Secret key storage means for storing a secret key for applying a digital signature;
Signature data generating means for generating a signature data by applying a digital signature to the ticket information indicating the electronic ticket using the secret key,
The distribution device according to claim 10, wherein the distribution unit further distributes the generated signature data to the user terminal. The privilege information is a movie privilege related to a movie, and a content privilege related to movie content including movie data,
The privilege request information indicates the provision of a movie viewing service and the purchase of an electronic ticket to be provided with a service when purchasing a package medium recording movie contents, and the movie privilege related to the movie and the movie. Purchase information requesting a content benefit related to movie content that contains
The distribution means reads out the movie privilege and the content privilege from the distribution privilege storage means when the content indicated by the received purchase information is determined to be valid by the determination means, and reads the read movie privilege and the content privilege. The distribution device according to claim 9, wherein the distribution device distributes to the user terminal. The user terminal is a portable privilege recording medium storing a first electronic ticket for receiving a movie viewing service,
The privilege information is a content privilege related to movie content including movie data,
The request receiving means receives the first electronic ticket as the privilege request information when the first electronic ticket is used by a user, and the reception of the first electronic ticket is regarded as a request for privilege information. And
The distribution device further includes:
When the determination unit determines that the content indicated by the first electronic ticket is valid, a second electronic ticket indicating that a movie viewing service has been received is generated using the first electronic ticket. Generating means for updating the first electronic ticket stored in the privilege recording medium to the generated second electronic ticket,
The distributing means reads out the content privilege from the distribution privilege storing means when the content indicated by the first electronic ticket is valid by the determining means, and transfers the read content privilege to the privilege recording medium. The distribution device according to claim 9, wherein the distribution device distributes the distribution device. The first electronic ticket includes an expiration date of a movie viewing service,
The distribution device further includes:
Using a validity period included in the first electronic ticket, including a validity period determining unit configured to determine whether the first electronic ticket is within the validity period,
The determining means determines that the content indicated by the first electronic ticket is valid when the time limit determining means determines that the first electronic ticket is within the validity period. 14. The distribution device according to claim 13, wherein The privilege recording medium further stores signature data obtained by digitally signing the stored first electronic ticket,
The distribution device further includes:
Public key storage means for storing a public key for performing signature verification on the signature data;
The request receiving means further receives the signature data, performs a signature verification of the received signature data using the public key,
The determining unit determines whether the first electronic ticket is within the validity period when the verification result by the request receiving unit is positive, and when the time limit determining unit determines that the first electronic ticket is within the validity period. The distribution device according to claim 14, wherein the content indicated by one electronic ticket is determined to be valid. The distribution device further includes:
A secret key storage means for storing a secret key for applying a digital signature,
The generating means further performs a digital signature on the generated second electronic ticket using the secret key, generates signature data, and outputs the generated signature data to the privilege recording medium. The distribution device according to claim 13. When the user terminal receives the provision of the movie viewing service, the provision of the movie viewing service, or the purchase of the package medium recording the movie content including the provision of the movie viewing service and the movie data, A portable privilege recording medium storing an electronic ticket indicating that a service is provided,
The request receiving unit receives the electronic ticket as the privilege request information, and the reception of the electronic ticket is regarded as a request for privilege information,
The distributing means reads out the privilege information from the distribution privilege storing means and distributes the read privilege information to the privilege recording medium when the content indicated by the electronic ticket is determined to be valid by the determining means. The distribution device according to claim 9, wherein When the electronic ticket indicates that the movie viewing service is provided, the privilege information is a movie benefit related to a movie, and when the electronic ticket indicates that the movie viewing service is provided, The privilege information is a content privilege related to movie content including movie data, and the electronic ticket provides a service for watching a movie and provides a service when purchasing a package medium recording movie content including movie data. 18. The distribution apparatus according to claim 17, wherein when indicating that the service is provided, the privilege information is a movie privilege and a content privilege. The distribution device is connected to a management device that manages user information related to a user who has received the privilege information,
The distribution device further includes:
The distribution apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising: user information generation means for generating user information and outputting the generated user information to the management apparatus. A package vending apparatus for selling a package medium recording movie contents including movie data,
From the user terminal, receive an electronic ticket indicating that a movie viewing service is provided, a movie viewing service is provided, or a service is provided when a movie viewing service is provided and a package medium is purchased. Ticket receiving means,
A package selling device, comprising: a determining means for determining a selling price of the package medium according to the content of the received electronic ticket. The package vending apparatus further comprises:
Purchase privilege storage means for storing purchase privilege information added by a user having the electronic ticket by purchasing a package medium;
Purchase information receiving means for receiving package purchase information indicating the purchase of a package medium from the user terminal;
And a privilege distribution means for, when the purchase information receiving means receives the package purchase information, reading the purchase privilege information from the privilege storage means and distributing the read purchase privilege information to the user terminal. The package selling device according to claim 20. The package vending apparatus further comprises:
A public key storage unit that stores a public key for performing signature verification on signature data obtained by digitally signing the electronic ticket,
The ticket receiving means further acquires signature data,
The deciding means verifies the signature of the obtained signature data using the public key, and, when judging that the electronic ticket is valid by signature verification, according to the content of the received electronic ticket, The package selling apparatus according to claim 20, wherein a selling price is determined. The package sales device is connected to a management device that manages user information relating to a user who has received the distribution of the purchase privilege information,
The package vending apparatus further comprises:
22. The package selling apparatus according to claim 21, further comprising user information generating means for generating user information and outputting the generated user information to the management apparatus. A user terminal connected to a distribution device that distributes privilege information related to the content service,
Request output means for outputting privilege request information requesting privilege information to the distribution device,
A privilege receiving unit that receives privilege information from the distribution device when the request indicated by the privilege request information is determined to be valid in the distribution device;
And a privilege storing means for storing the received privilege information. The privilege storage means includes a portable privilege recording medium and a privilege writing means,
The privilege information is a movie privilege related to a movie,
The privilege request information indicates purchase of an electronic ticket to be provided with a movie watching service, and is purchase information for requesting a movie privilege related to the movie.
The privilege receiving means receives a movie privilege from the distribution device when the distribution device determines that the content indicated by the purchase information is valid,
The user terminal according to claim 24, wherein the privilege writing unit writes the received movie privilege on the privilege recording medium. The privilege storage means includes a portable privilege recording medium and a privilege writing means,
The privilege information is a movie privilege related to a movie, and a content privilege related to movie content including movie data,
The privilege request information indicates the provision of a movie viewing service and the purchase of an electronic ticket to be provided with a service when purchasing a package medium recording movie contents, and the movie privilege related to the movie and the movie. Purchase information requesting a content benefit related to movie content that contains
The privilege receiving means receives a movie privilege and a content privilege from the distribution device when the distribution device determines that the content indicated by the purchase information is valid,
The user terminal according to claim 24, wherein the privilege writing unit writes the received movie privilege and content privilege to the privilege recording medium. The user terminal is a portable privilege recording medium that stores an electronic ticket to receive a movie viewing service,
The privilege information is a content privilege related to movie content including movie data,
The request output unit outputs the electronic ticket to the distribution device when the electronic ticket is used, and the output of the electronic ticket is regarded as a request for privilege information,
The user terminal according to claim 24, wherein the privilege receiving unit receives a content privilege from the distribution device when the content indicated by the electronic ticket is determined to be valid by the distribution device. When the user terminal receives the provision of the movie viewing service, the provision of the movie viewing service, or the purchase of the package medium recording the movie content including the provision of the movie viewing service and the movie data, A portable privilege recording medium storing an electronic ticket indicating that a service is provided,
The request output unit outputs the electronic ticket to the distribution device, and the output of the electronic ticket is regarded as a request for privilege information,
The user terminal according to claim 24, wherein the privilege receiving unit receives privilege information from the distribution device when the content indicated by the electronic ticket is determined to be valid by the distribution device. The user terminal further comprises:
Password storage means for storing a first password;
Password verification means for receiving a second password and verifying whether the received second password matches the first password;
25. The user terminal according to claim 24, further comprising: permission means for permitting access to the user terminal when a result of the verification by the password verification means is positive. The user terminal according to claim 29, wherein the user terminal is a portable privilege recording medium. A playback device to which a portable privilege recording medium storing privilege information related to a content service is attached,
Privilege reading means for reading privilege information from the attached privilege recording medium;
A reproducing device comprising: reproducing means for reproducing the read privilege information. The privilege information is first information related to video and audio data,
The playback device further includes:
Package reading means for reading the second information from a package recording medium which is associated with the privilege information and records the second information relating to the video / audio data,
32. The reproducing apparatus according to claim 31, wherein the reproducing unit generates the synthesized content by synthesizing the read first information and the second information, and reproduces the generated synthesized content. The playback device is network-connected to a distribution device that distributes privilege information related to the content service,
The privilege recording medium is provided when a movie viewing service is provided, a movie viewing service is provided, or a package medium recording movie contents including movie data is provided. Stores an electronic ticket indicating that the service will be provided,
The playback device further includes:
Ticket output means for acquiring an electronic ticket from the privilege recording medium, and outputting the acquired electronic ticket to the privilege management device;
When the distribution device determines that the content indicated by the electronic ticket is valid, the distribution device receives privilege information from the distribution device and writes the received privilege information to the privilege recording medium. 32. The playback device according to claim 31, wherein: A distribution method used for a distribution device that distributes privilege information related to a content service to a user terminal,
The distribution device,
A distribution privilege storing means for storing privilege information relating to the content service,
The distribution method includes:
A request receiving step of receiving privilege request information requesting privilege information from the user terminal;
A determining step of determining whether or not the request indicated by the received privilege request information is valid;
And distributing the privilege information to the user terminal when the request received by the determination unit is determined to be valid. A distribution program used for a distribution device that distributes privilege information related to a content service to a user terminal,
The distribution device,
A distribution privilege storing means for storing privilege information relating to the content service,
The distribution program,
A request receiving step of receiving privilege request information requesting privilege information from the user terminal;
A determining step of determining whether or not the request indicated by the received privilege request information is valid;
A distribution step of, when the request received by the determination means is determined to be valid, reading privilege information and distributing the read privilege information to the user terminal. A computer-readable distribution program recording medium recording a distribution program used in a distribution device that distributes privilege information related to a content service to a user terminal,
The distribution device,
A distribution privilege storing means for storing privilege information relating to the content service,
The distribution program,
A request receiving step of receiving privilege request information requesting privilege information from the user terminal;
A determining step of determining whether or not the request indicated by the received privilege request information is valid;
Distributing the privilege information and distributing the read privilege information to the user terminal when the request received by the determination unit is determined to be valid. A price determining method used for a package vending apparatus that sells a package medium that records movie contents including movie data,
From the user terminal, receive an electronic ticket indicating that a movie viewing service is provided, a movie viewing service is provided, or a service is provided when a movie viewing service is provided and a package medium is purchased. A ticket receiving step;
Determining a selling price of the package medium according to the content of the received electronic ticket. A price determination program used for a package vending apparatus that sells a package medium that records movie contents including movie data,
From the user terminal, receive an electronic ticket indicating that a movie viewing service is provided, a movie viewing service is provided, or a service is provided when a movie viewing service is provided and a package medium is purchased. A ticket receiving step;
A determining step of determining a selling price of the package medium according to the content of the received electronic ticket. A computer-readable price determination program recording medium recording a price determination program used in a package vending apparatus that sells a package medium that records movie content including movie data,
The pricing program,
From the user terminal, receive an electronic ticket indicating that a movie viewing service is provided, a movie viewing service is provided, or a service is provided when a movie viewing service is provided and a package medium is purchased. A ticket receiving step;
Determining a selling price of the package medium in accordance with the content of the received electronic ticket.

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