JP2007049588A - Information storing reservation apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information storing reservation apparatus which converts a two-dimensional code read by a camera of a mobile telephone, stores a menu information and a telephone number in a compressed data state, is provided with a depression software of the compressed data, and makes a reservation call by displaying a depressed telephone number on a display portion and selecting it. <P>SOLUTION: A camera-attached mobile telephone capable of photographing is provided with a two-dimensional code photography reading means 1a, a conversion means 1b to convert to a compression data, a data storing means 1c for the compression data, an inspection data calling means 1d to call the inspection data, a depression means 1e for the compression data, a display means 1f to display the data after it is depressed, and a dialing means 1g to make the reservation call. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a product reservation apparatus, and in particular, captures and reads a two-dimensional code using a camera of a mobile phone, converts the two-dimensional code into compressed data, stores it in a storage unit of the mobile phone, and browses from the storage unit The present invention relates to an information storage type reservation apparatus for calling compressed data to be stored, displaying menu information and a telephone number from the compressed data, displaying the compressed data on a display unit of a cellular phone, and making a reservation call to the displayed telephone number.

  In recent years, two-dimensional codes have been widely used in industries such as logistics. In addition, due to improvements in functions of cellular phones, cellular phones have been added with a two-dimensional code reading function. As a result, the two-dimensional code has become well known to the general public.

  For example, using a camera-equipped mobile phone capable of reading a two-dimensional code, a two-dimensional code obtained by encoding a URL printed on a magazine or the like is read and the URL is accessed. There is a service for downloading information data such as images, characters, voices, and the like from a database provided on the WWW server and importing it into a mobile phone.

  A conventional reservation apparatus is a system for making a reservation or order using a camera-equipped mobile phone and a menu sheet. On the menu sheet, a menu of products and the like that can be provided to customers is printed together with a two-dimensional code formed by encoding the names and numbers of these menus corresponding to the menus. In addition, a two-dimensional code in which a telephone number is encoded and a two-dimensional code in which information necessary for reservation or ordering is encoded are also printed on the menu sheet. And it is distributed to customers by mail or newspaper inserts.

First, a two-dimensional code of a store telephone number is read with a camera-equipped mobile phone and a call is made (calling). As for outgoing calls, they can be sent automatically or by pressing a call key. Then, according to the guidance, the customer transmits the two-dimensional code corresponding to the necessary information in the menu sheet to the management computer on the store side while reading it with the mobile phone. A technique for determining whether or not the management computer can accept a reservation or an order and then transmitting a message to the customer's mobile phone is described in Patent Document 1.
JP 2002-82855 A

  However, as described above, in the conventional reservation apparatus, a two-dimensional code obtained by encoding information such as a menu name and number on a menu sheet is printed corresponding to the menu. Therefore, the user needs to read the two-dimensional code with the camera of the mobile phone at the time of reservation, and has to carry a menu sheet. In addition, it takes time and effort to read the two-dimensional codes corresponding to the number of menus to be reserved. In order to automatically register the telephone number in the telephone directory of the mobile phone, it is necessary to read a two-dimensional code obtained by encoding the telephone number.

  In addition, since there is a limit to the amount of information that can be handled by a two-dimensional code, there is a problem that a large amount of information cannot be handled.

  Furthermore, in order to make a call automatically, it is necessary to read a two-dimensional code in which a telephone number is encoded.

  Furthermore, since the number of users of mobile phones having a two-dimensional code reading function has increased, it has been necessary to facilitate the provision of information to those people.

  Finally, it has been desired to reduce the packet communication fee for downloading the two-dimensionally encoded information to the mobile phone.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and in a mobile phone provided with a camera capable of photographing, a two-dimensional code obtained by compressing menu information and a telephone number after compression on the mobile phone is described above. Shooting and reading means for capturing and reading with a camera, conversion means for converting the two-dimensional code into compressed data, data storage means for storing the compressed data in the storage unit of the mobile phone, and browsing stored in the storage unit Browsing data calling means for calling desired data as needed, data decompressing means for decompressing the compressed data into the menu information and the telephone number, and display means for displaying the decompressed data on the display unit of the mobile phone This is solved by providing a calling means for making a reservation call to the telephone number displayed by the display means.

  In addition, a plurality of the compressed data is stored in the storage unit.

  Further, the transmission means selects the telephone number displayed on the display unit and transmits the telephone number by a transmission operation.

  Furthermore, the mobile phone is provided with decompression software for the data decompression means.

  Furthermore, the compressed data is two-dimensionally encoded and printed on a printed matter.

  Furthermore, the compressed data is two-dimensionally encoded and displayed on a distribution by the Internet.

  As described above, the information storage type reservation apparatus of the present invention includes a photographing reading means for photographing and reading a two-dimensional code with a camera of a mobile phone, a converting means for converting the two-dimensional code into compressed data, and the compressed data. Data storage means for saving, browsing data calling means for calling the compressed data to be browsed, data decompressing means for decompressing the compressed data into menu information and a telephone number, and displaying the menu information and the telephone number on a mobile phone By providing a display means and a calling means for making a reservation call to the displayed telephone number, the two-dimensional code read by the camera is converted, and the menu information and the telephone number are stored in a compressed data state. it can. This makes it unnecessary to carry a menu sheet once it is saved, and it is not necessary to read a two-dimensional code every time a reservation is made, and it is not necessary to register a phone number in the phone book, so that the user's effort can be reduced. .

  For example, the amount of information that can be handled by a two-dimensional code can be increased by converting the compressed data into a two-dimensional code. Further, by providing the mobile phone with compressed data decompression software, the compressed data converted from the two-dimensional code can be decompressed. Thereby, it becomes possible to preserve | save in the memory | storage part of a mobile telephone in the state of compressed data, and can accumulate | store several information.

  Further, for example, by selecting a telephone number displayed on the display unit, a call can be made by a call origination operation. As a result, the user can make a reservation call while viewing the menu information on the display screen.

  In addition, for example, the compressed data can be two-dimensionally encoded and printed on a printed material, or displayed on a distributed material via the Internet. Thereby, more information can be easily provided to the user of the mobile phone having a two-dimensional code reading function.

  Furthermore, since the menu information and the telephone number itself are compressed and encoded into a two-dimensional code, there is no need to access the WWW server. As a result, packet communication charges can be eliminated.

  Furthermore, menu information and a telephone number can be acquired from a two-dimensional code even in places where radio waves are blocked such as underground and buildings.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to FIGS.

  The present invention includes a camera capable of photographing, can display a screen, has a memory function, a character input function and an arithmetic function, a conversion application for converting a two-dimensional code into compressed data, and a decompression software for decompressing the compressed data, Applicable to mobile phones that can be connected to the Internet. In the following, a foldable mobile phone is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this form. For example, a straight mobile phone may be used.

  In addition, the menu information of the delivery pizza restaurant and the reservation phone number are encoded after being compressed and read from a printed matter such as an advertisement or a magazine, or from an Internet distribution such as a home delivery pizza restaurant's homepage or a gourmet information site. The case of making a reservation will be described as an example.

  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an information storage type reservation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the information storage type reservation apparatus includes a mobile phone 1, a two-dimensional code 2, and a menu table 3.

  The mobile phone 1 has at least a camera 11, a display unit 12, a storage unit, and a key operation unit, and can be connected to the Internet. A conversion application that converts a two-dimensional code into a compressed code, and a decompression that can decompress the compressed data A mobile phone with software installed. Note that the conversion application and the decompression software are preferably built into the mobile phone or downloaded in advance to the mobile phone, for example, Internet distribution materials (in this case, the homepage of each mobile phone company or home delivery pizzeria) ) And printed matter (here, magazines, advertisements, etc.), a two-dimensional code obtained by coding the program is posted, and the user obtains them.

  Further, the cellular phone 1 has a photographing reading unit 1a, a converting unit 1b, a data storing unit 1c, a browsing data calling unit 1d, a data decompressing unit 1e, a display unit 1f, and a transmitting unit 1g.

  The camera 11 has a function of taking a picture like a digital camera, and is configured to be able to take a two-dimensional code obtained by encoding information and read information written therein. Although the mobile phone 1 has the camera 11 installed at the upper end of the casing, it may be at the lower end of the casing or the like as long as the two-dimensional code can be easily photographed.

  The display unit 12 is arranged in a square shape inside the lid unit on which the speaker is arranged.

  The photographing reading means 1a is a means for photographing a two-dimensional code obtained by compressing menu information and telephone number data after being compressed by the camera 11 of the mobile phone 1 and reading it onto the mobile phone. The two-dimensional code will be described later in detail.

  The conversion means 1b is a means for converting the two-dimensional code read by the photographing reading means 1a into compressed data. Here, the compression means to reduce the data capacity by processing while maintaining the meaning of the data, and the compressed data is the data. In addition, there are various algorithms for compression, and there are many applications that use them. For example, as compression formats that are generally used, LHA, ZIP, and JAR, for which a library is provided as a standard in the Java (registered trademark) language used for creating applications for mobile phones, are known. ing.

  The data storage unit 1 c is a unit that stores the compressed data converted by the conversion unit 1 b in the storage unit of the mobile phone 1. Since the compressed data can be stored, other compressed data can be stored in the storage unit as much as the capacity is reduced by the compression. Further, if the mobile phone can incorporate a memory card, for example, miniSD, more data can be stored. A memory card is a card-type storage device that employs a flash memory as a storage medium.

  The browsing data calling unit 1d is a unit that calls the corresponding compressed data from the compressed data stored in the storage unit by the data storing unit 1c.

  The data decompressing means 1e is a means for decompressing the compressed data called by the browsing data calling means 1d into menu information and a telephone number. Note that the term “decompression” here is also referred to as “decompression”, “decompression”, or “extraction” and refers to restoring compressed data to the original data. Also, there are various algorithms for this decompression, and there are many applications that use them.

  The display means 1 f is a means for displaying the data decompressed by the data decompression means 1 e on the display unit 12 of the mobile phone 1.

  The sending means 1g is a means for making a reservation call to the telephone number displayed on the display unit of the mobile phone by the display means 1f. For example, a telephone number displayed on the display unit may be selected with a cursor, and a call may be made by a call operation.

  The two-dimensional code 2 is a technique for engraving and printing data such as letters and numbers as a two-dimensional graphic pattern on the surface of an object or paper, and is a standard that defines the method. For example, the menu information and telephone number data described in the menu table are compressed into compressed data and then encoded into a two-dimensional code. In this way, a larger amount of information can be handled by converting the compressed data into a two-dimensional code. For example, HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) data, a program language instruction code, and the like can also be coded.

  Here, for example, a QR code (registered trademark) is used for the two-dimensional code 2 and is hereinafter referred to as QR code 2. QR code is a two-dimensional code developed by Denso Wave. The amount of information that can be recorded by having information in two vertical and horizontal directions, while a general bar code has information in only one direction. This is a code that dramatically increases. Both text data and binary data can be handled. In the case of binary data, a maximum of about 3 kilobytes can be handled. Furthermore, QR code is a matrix system with high information density. If the information amount is the same as a bar code, it can be expressed in a size of about 1/10, and 360 ° can be read at any speed. This is a large-capacity matrix type two-dimensional code.

  In the menu table 3, menu information and a telephone number are described, and a QR code 2 is printed at a lower end portion thereof. For example, a menu list of delivery pizza shops and a telephone number for reservation are described in the menu table, and a QR code in which such information is coded is printed at the lower end portion. In addition, you may include the photograph of the menu, the introduction of the dish, etc. in the QR code. Moreover, it is not limited to the menu table, but may be a bus or train timetable or music data. For example, in these cases, there are a bus timetable and a telephone number of a bus company, a train timetable and a telephone number of a railway company, a telephone number of a taxi company, a telephone number of a distribution destination of music data and music data, and the like.

  Next, FIG. 2 (A) is a transition diagram showing the state of data from the menu table according to one embodiment of the present invention until a two-dimensional code is created, and FIG. 2 (B) is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart explaining a flow to the two-dimensional coding in the delivery side which is the form of.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the distribution source (in this case, a delivery pizza shop) determines content data to be converted into a QR code, for example, a list of menus in the menu table 3 and a reservation telephone number.

  Then, a compressed binary data file 4 (hereinafter abbreviated as compressed data) is created using an application for compressing data.

  Then, it is coded into QR code 2 using an application that generates a QR code.

  The flow of processing until the distribution side distributes the two-dimensional code will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

First, the delivery pizza shop decides the contents to be QR code (step S100). For example,
Choose the pizza name, price, and phone number for booking as the content to be coded. It should be noted that a menu photo with a large amount of data, a food introduction, etc. can also be included in the QR code.

  Then, a tagged text data file is created (step S101). For example, the tag includes a format designation tag, a telephone number tag, a tag for storing a photograph, and the like.

  Then, the tagged text data file is compressed (step S102). A compression application is used for the compression. Thereby, the capacity can be reduced by the compression processing while maintaining the meaning of the data.

  Then, the compressed data is encoded to create a QR code (step S103).

  Then, a QR code is printed on a printed matter such as an advertisement or a magazine (step S104). For example, a QR code is printed on the lower end of an advertisement for a delivery pizza shop. In addition, you may display a QR code on the distribution by the Internet.

  Thereafter, the printed material is distributed (step S105). Thereby, an advertisement can be easily distributed to many users who have a camera capable of photographing.

  Next, FIG. 3A is a transition diagram showing the state of data until the menu table is extracted from the two-dimensional code which is one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the state by which the menu information and the telephone number were displayed by the display means which is a form.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the user takes a picture of the QR code 2 on the printed matter or the distribution material via the Internet with the camera 11 of the mobile phone 1 and reads it.

  Then, the compressed data 4 is acquired using an application for converting the QR code.

  Then, using the software for decompressing the compressed data, the menu table 3 in which the menu name, price, and telephone number for reservation are described is acquired.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the decompressed menu table is displayed on the display unit 12 of the mobile phone 1. For example, when the user intends to make a pizza reservation, the user selects the telephone number button 5 on the display unit 12 and makes a call by a calling operation. This makes it possible to call a home delivery pizza shop.

  Next, FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing from acquisition of a two-dimensional code to reservation by the reservation device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the user captures and reads a QR code (step S1). For example, the QR code is printed on a printed material such as an advertisement or a magazine, or is displayed on a distributed material on the Internet such as a homepage of a delivery pizzeria or a gourmet information site.

  Then, the QR code is converted into compressed data (step S2). A conversion application is used for the conversion. A user who is not built in the mobile phone downloads the conversion application in advance.

  Then, the compressed data is stored in the storage unit of the mobile phone 1 (step S3). Thereby, a plurality of compressed data can be stored in the mobile phone.

  Then, the compressed data to be browsed is called from the storage unit (step S4).

  Then, the compressed data is decompressed (step S5). Thereby, menu information and a telephone number of a delivery pizza shop can be acquired.

  Then, the decompressed menu information and telephone number are displayed on the display unit 12 of the mobile phone 1 (step S6). As a result, as shown in FIG. 3B, the user can view a list of menus on the mobile phone 1.

  Then, it is determined whether or not to make a reservation (step S7). When making a reservation (YES in step S7), the user places a reservation call to the telephone number displayed on the display unit (step S8). For example, a cursor is placed on a telephone number button, a call is made by a call operation, and a call is made. After that, a reservation is made to the home delivery pizza shop and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if no reservation is made (NO in step S7), the process is terminated without any processing.

  Finally, FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example in which the present invention is applied to a bus timetable.

As shown in FIG. 5, a QR code 2 in which the bus time table and the telephone number of the inquiry destination are coded is printed at the lower end of the bus time table. The user can obtain the timetable data and the inquiry telephone number as described in the display unit 12 from the QR code.
As a result, the bus timetable data can be carried around and the timetable can be easily confirmed. Further, when it is desired to contact the bus company, the telephone number button 5 on the display unit 12 is selected and an inquiry can be made by an outgoing operation.

  The details are the same as those described above, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  Moreover, although the case of the menu table | surface and the timetable has been described above, the present invention is not limited to these, and may be used for a beauty salon reservation, a hospital reservation, or the like.

  As described in detail above, the present invention enables a camera-equipped mobile phone that can capture and read a two-dimensional code, an application that can analyze the two-dimensional code into compressed data, and the decompression from the compressed data into the original data. By using simple decompression software, a plurality of compressed data can be stored and carried on the mobile phone. Therefore, it can be used to provide a mobile phone as a pocket data bank.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an information storage type reservation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 (A) is a transition diagram showing the state of data from the menu table according to one embodiment of the present invention until a two-dimensional code is created, and FIG. 2 (B) is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart explaining a flow to the two-dimensional coding in the delivery side which is a form. FIG. 3A is a transition diagram showing the state of data until the menu table is extracted from the two-dimensional code which is one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the state by which the menu information and the telephone number were displayed by the display means which is a form. FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing from acquisition of a two-dimensional code to reservation by the reservation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example in which the present invention is applied to a bus timetable.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mobile telephone 1a Image | photographing reading means 1b Conversion means 1c Data storage means 1d Browse data calling means 1e Data decompression means 1f Display means 1g Transmission means 2 Two-dimensional code 3 Menu table 4 Compressed binary data file 5 Telephone number button 11 Camera 12 Display part

Claims (6)

In a mobile phone equipped with a camera capable of shooting,
Photographing and reading means for photographing and reading with the camera a two-dimensional code obtained by compressing menu information and a telephone number after compression on the mobile phone;
Conversion means for converting the two-dimensional code into compressed data;
Data storage means for storing the compressed data in the storage unit of the mobile phone;
Browsing data calling means for calling compressed data to be browsed stored in the storage unit as needed;
Data decompression means for decompressing the compressed data into the menu information and the telephone number;
Display means for displaying the decompressed data on the display unit of the mobile phone;
An information storage type reservation apparatus comprising: a transmission unit for making a reservation call to the telephone number displayed by the display unit.   The information storage type reservation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the compressed data are stored in the storage unit.   2. The information storage type reservation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the transmission unit selects the telephone number displayed on the display unit and transmits the telephone number by a transmission operation.   2. The information storage type reservation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the mobile phone is provided with decompression software of the data decompression means.   2. The information storage type reservation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the compressed data is two-dimensionally encoded and printed on a printed matter. 2. The information storage type reservation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the compressed data is two-dimensionally encoded and displayed on a distribution by the Internet.