JP2007142623A - Telephone use frequency charging system and its manager server - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a telephone use frequency charging system which can charge telephone use frequency more easily and exactly and can provide more convenient service, and to provide its manager server. <P>SOLUTION: The processing server 33 of a manager server 3 receives an input of ID and telephone number in web page and performs authentication processing of that ID. When it is authenticated, the processing server 33 reads out PIN code for which a telephone use frequency corresponding to a telephone use frequency set for that ID is set from a database server 31. The processing server 33 stores the PIN code thus read out in association with the input ID and telephone number for the database server 31. Furthermore, the processing server 33 transmits registration information including the PIN code thus read out and the inputted telephone number for the server 4 of a carrier which issued the PIN code. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a telephone usage power charge system and an administrator server thereof.

  There is a known system capable of making a predetermined number of telephone calls by charging a telephone usage frequency using a prepaid card regardless of whether it is in Japan or overseas.

  In such a system, a card with a PIN code (also referred to as a PIN number or a card number) issued by a predetermined telecommunications carrier is obtained by purchase, etc. In general, a predetermined telephone usage number is charged for the telephone number by inputting the PIN code based on voice guidance or the like.

  However, such a conventional system has the following problems. That is, a) The card number is entered during the call, so the entered card number may not be confirmed. B) The card number may not be charged smoothly due to a mistake in pressing the card number or the timing of the voice system. C) From the viewpoint of preventing the card itself from being handled as a cash voucher, the PIN code issued by the carrier is generally provided with an expiration date. B) Since it becomes impossible to charge after the expiration date, it may not be usable even if the fee is paid, and there may be cases where the convenience of the user is not good. D) Since the expiration date is provided for the PIN code, There is a problem that it is necessary to set an expiration date on the card itself, and the setting becomes complicated.

  The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art, and can be used to charge the telephone usage frequency more easily and reliably, and moreover, can be used to provide a service with better convenience. An object is to provide a frequency charge system and an administrator server thereof.

  The telephone usage charge system according to the present invention is configured such that a user terminal and an administrator server can communicate with each other via a network, and the administrator server has a PIN set with a predetermined telephone usage issued by a communication carrier. A database server that stores a code, a web that stores a web page in which a predetermined telephone usage frequency is set and an ID issued by an administrator can be accessed by a user accessing a telephone number of a telephone to be used The server and the ID entered on the web page are authenticated, a PIN code in which a telephone usage number corresponding to the telephone usage number set in the authenticated ID is read, and the ID and the telephone are read in a database server The number is stored in association with the PIN code, and the carrier that issued the PIN code It is characterized in that it comprises a processing server that sends the registration information including the PIN code and the telephone number.

  In the telephone usage charge system configured as described above, the administrator server is configured to be communicable with the user terminal. The database server of the administrator server stores a PIN code in which a predetermined telephone usage number issued by a telecommunications carrier is set. A web page is stored in the web server of the administrator server, and the user is set with a predetermined telephone usage frequency, obtains an ID issued by the administrator, and enters the web page via the user terminal. By accessing, the telephone number of the telephone to be used can be input together with the ID.

  The processing server of the administrator server receives the input of the ID and telephone number on the web page, performs authentication processing of the ID, and if authenticated, the telephone usage number corresponding to the telephone usage number set in the ID is obtained. Read the set PIN code from the database server. Then, the processing server stores the read PIN code in association with the input ID and telephone number in the database server. Further, the processing server transmits registration information including the read PIN code and the input telephone number to the communication carrier that issued the PIN code. In this way, the telephone carrier number set in the PIN code is charged to the telephone number based on the registration information by the communication carrier that has received the registration information.

  In this way, since charging is performed by inputting an ID and a telephone number to be charged from the user terminal to the administrator's web page, the ID input at the time of input can be visually confirmed, thereby preventing an input error. it can. Further, by inputting on the web page, the charging process can be performed easily and smoothly regardless of the input timing.

  Furthermore, the PIN code that is directly handled as a cash voucher is managed by the administrator, and the issued ID itself is treated as a cash voucher by issuing an ID different from the PIN code set by the administrator to the user. The user can obtain an ID issued by the administrator because the PIN code itself does not need to have an expiration date (if necessary, the expiration date can be set from the time of charging). After that, it is possible to charge a predetermined telephone usage frequency anytime without worrying about the expiration date. Moreover, since the issued ID is not handled as a cash voucher, it can be used for various services such as advertisements by distributing it as various prizes or novelties with the ID.

  Therefore, it is possible to charge the telephone usage frequency more easily and reliably, and to provide a service that is more convenient for use.

  Preferably, it includes a communication carrier server configured to be able to communicate with the administrator server via the network, and the communication carrier server receives the registration information transmitted from the processing server and receives the PIN included in the registration information. The code is authenticated, the telephone number included in the registration information is allowed to use the telephone for the number of telephone usages set in the PIN code included in the registration information, and the result of the telephone usage permission is sent to the processing server. Then, the processing server stores the result information in the database server, and is configured to transmit a use permission result corresponding to the telephone usage number set in the ID to the user terminal to the user terminal. .

  In this case, the communication carrier server is configured to be able to communicate with the administrator server. When the communication carrier server receives the registration information transmitted from the processing server, the PIN code included in the registration information is authenticated. When the PIN code is authenticated, the telephone number included in the registration information is permitted (charged to the telephone number) for the number of telephone usages set in the PIN code included in the registration information. The result information of the telephone use permission is transmitted to the processing server. When the processing server receives the result information, the result information is stored in the database server, and the use permission result (charge result) for the number of telephone usages set in the ID for the corresponding telephone number is transmitted to the user terminal. The

  As described above, since the charge processing of the telephone usage frequency is automatically performed between the telecommunications carrier server and the administrator server, a quick charge procedure can be performed and a charge result is sent from the administrator to the user. Since the notification is made, the user can smoothly perform the charging procedure.

  Preferably, the network operator server is configured to transmit the expiration date information for the permitted number of telephone usages together with the result information of the telephone usage permission.

  In this case, the expiration date is transmitted from the communication carrier server to the processing server based on the charge result. Therefore, even when an expiration date is set for the telephone usage frequency, the expiration date is set after the user performs the charging procedure and the phone can actually be used without impeding the user's convenience. In addition, the expiration date can be set by the communication carrier.

  Preferably, the administrator server is configured to include a mail transmission / reception server that returns a guide mail in which the URL of the web page is linked by receiving a blank mail transmitted from the user terminal.

  In this case, the URL of the web page for inputting the ID and the telephone number to be used is linked from the administrator server to the user terminal when the user obtains the ID from the administrator in advance and sends a blank e-mail to the administrator. The displayed guide email is sent. Accordingly, the user can easily access the web page by selecting the link display, and can perform the charging procedure more easily.

  In addition, the administrator server of the telephone usage charge system according to the present invention has a database server that stores a PIN code set with a predetermined telephone usage issued by a telecommunications carrier and a user accessing the database server. A web server storing a web page in which a telephone usage number is set and a telephone number of a telephone to be used can be entered together with an ID issued by an administrator, and the ID entered on the web page is authenticated and authenticated. The communication carrier that reads the PIN code in which the telephone usage level corresponding to the telephone usage level set in the assigned ID is read, stores the PIN code in the database server together with the ID and the telephone number, and issues the PIN code A processing server for transmitting registration information including the PIN code and the telephone number; It is characterized in that it comprises.

  According to the telephone usage charge system and its administrator server according to the present invention, charging is performed by inputting an ID and a telephone number to be charged from the user terminal to the administrator's web page. It can be confirmed by visual observation and input errors can be prevented. Further, by inputting on the web page, the charging process can be performed easily and smoothly regardless of the input timing.

  Furthermore, the PIN code that is directly handled as a voucher is managed by the administrator, and the ID itself is treated as a voucher by issuing an ID different from the PIN code set by the administrator to the user. In addition, there is no need to set an expiration date on the PIN code itself (the expiration date may be set from the time of charging if necessary), so the user obtains an ID issued by the administrator. Without worrying about the expiration date, it is possible to charge a predetermined telephone usage frequency at any time. Moreover, since the issued ID is not handled as a cash voucher, it can be used for various services such as advertisements by distributing it as various prizes or novelties with the ID.

  Therefore, it is possible to charge the telephone usage frequency more easily and reliably, and to provide a service that is more convenient for use.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration diagram of a telephone usage frequency charge system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the telephone usage charge system according to the present embodiment is configured so that a user terminal 2 and an administrator server 3 can communicate with each other via a network 1 such as the Internet, and communicate with the administrator server 3. The service provider (so-called communication carrier) server 4 is configured to be communicable.

  The administrator server 3 stores a PIN code in which a predetermined telephone usage frequency issued by a communication carrier (for example, 1000 yen (1000 frequency), 10 minutes, etc. can be set as appropriate) is set. A web server 32 that stores a web page that is set by a predetermined telephone usage frequency and that can be entered by a user accessing a telephone number of a telephone to be used together with an ID issued by an administrator; The ID input above is authenticated, a PIN code in which the telephone usage corresponding to the telephone usage set in the authenticated ID is read, and the ID and the telephone number are read into the database server 31 The code is stored in association with the code, and the PIN code and the power Comprising a processing server 33 transmits the registration information including the number.

  Further, the administrator server 3 includes an SMTP server 34 that is a mail transmission / reception server that receives a blank mail transmitted from the user terminal 2 and returns a guide mail in which the URL of the web page is displayed in a linked manner.

  Furthermore, it includes a telecommunications carrier server 4 configured to be able to communicate with the administrator server 3 via the network 1, and the telecommunications carrier server 4 receives the registration information transmitted from the processing server 33 and receives the registration information. The PIN code included in the registration information is authenticated, the telephone number included in the registration information is allowed to be used for the number of telephone usages set in the PIN code included in the registration information, and the result of permission to use the telephone is obtained. The processing server 33 stores the result information in the database server 31, and the usage permission result corresponding to the telephone usage number set in the ID for the telephone number is stored in the user terminal 2. Configured to send to.

  In the administrator server 3 of the present embodiment, the database server 31, the web server 32, the processing server 33, and the SMTP server 34 are described as separate servers, but one or a plurality of servers that also serve as each server. It may be a server. Moreover, if each server can communicate between servers and the user terminal 2, the installation location (address) and the type of manager (when operated by a plurality of managers, etc.) do not matter. The server used in the present embodiment can be realized using a general server (computer). The user terminal 2 can be realized by a mobile phone or a personal computer having a general Internet connection function, and no special software is required.

  In the telephone usage charge system configured as described above, the administrator server 3 is configured to be able to communicate with the user terminal 2. The database server 31 of the administrator server 3 stores a PIN code in which a predetermined telephone usage number issued in advance by a communication carrier is set. A web page is stored in the web server 32 of the administrator server 3, and a user is set with a predetermined telephone usage number, obtains an ID issued by the administrator, and receives the ID via the user terminal 2. By accessing the web page, the telephone number of the telephone to be used can be input together with the ID.

  Here, an ID issue mode in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram of a shop card with an ID in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, for example, a card (or business card) 6 that is placed in the store or distributed on the street to introduce the store is displayed on the manager (or another person entrusted by the store even if it is the same as the store). May be issued) and the administrator's mail address 62 is described.

  When the user obtains the shop card 6 on which the ID 61 is described at the store, the administrator server 3 is transmitted by sending a blank mail to the administrator's e-mail address from his / her mobile phone or the like ((1) in FIG. 1). To the user terminal 2 is transmitted a guide mail in which the URL of the web page for inputting the ID and the telephone number to be used is displayed ((2) in FIG. 1). Thereby, the user can access easily the web page for performing a charge procedure by selecting the said link display.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a two-dimensional code 63 for accessing the administrator's web page may be written on the shop card 6. In this case, the administrator can easily access the web page by reading the two-dimensional code using a mobile phone or the like that can read the two-dimensional code.

  Now, the user who has accessed the web page uses the user terminal 2 to input the ID described on the shop card 6 and the telephone number of the telephone 6 to be charged on the web page ((3) in FIG. 1). Note that the telephone number of the telephone to be charged may be the telephone number (such as a mobile phone) of the input user terminal 2 or may be the telephone number of a completely different telephone 6 as shown in FIG. Good.

  When the ID and the telephone number to be charged are input, the web server 32 transmits the ID and the telephone number to be charged to the processing server 33 ((4) in FIG. 1). The processing server 33 of the administrator server 3 receives the input of the ID and telephone number on the web page, performs authentication processing of the ID, and if authenticated, uses the telephone corresponding to the telephone usage frequency set in the ID. The PIN code in which the frequency is set is read from the database server 31 ((5) in FIG. 1). Then, the processing server 33 causes the database server 31 to store the read PIN code in association with the input ID and telephone number ((6) in FIG. 1). Further, the processing server 33 transmits registration information including the read PIN code and the input telephone number to the communication carrier server 4 that has issued the PIN code ((7) in FIG. 1). Thus, the telephone carrier having the telephone number is charged with the telephone usage number set in the PIN code based on the registration information by the communication carrier that has received the registration information.

  More specifically, when the telecommunications carrier server 4 receives the registration information transmitted from the processing server 33, authentication processing of the PIN code included in the registration information is performed. When the PIN code is authenticated, the telephone number included in the registration information is permitted (charged to the telephone number) for the number of telephone usages set in the PIN code included in the registration information (FIG. 1). (8)). The result information on the permission to use the telephone is transmitted to the processing server ((9) in FIG. 1). When the processing server 33 receives the result information, the result information is stored in the database server ((10) in FIG. 1), and the use permission result for the number of telephone usages set in the ID for the corresponding telephone number ( The charge result is transmitted from the SMTP server 34 to the user terminal 2 ((11), (12) in FIG. 1).

  As described above, since charging is performed by inputting the ID and the telephone number to be charged from the user terminal 2 to the administrator's web page, it is possible to visually confirm the ID input at the time of input, thereby preventing an input error. be able to. In addition, by inputting on the web page, the charging process can be performed easily and smoothly without being influenced by the input timing.

  Furthermore, the PIN code that is directly handled as a voucher is managed by the administrator, and the ID itself is treated as a voucher by issuing an ID different from the PIN code set by the administrator to the user. In addition, there is no need to set an expiration date on the PIN code itself (the expiration date may be set from the time of charging if necessary), so the user obtains an ID issued by the administrator. Without worrying about the expiration date, it is possible to charge a predetermined telephone usage frequency at any time. Moreover, since the issued ID is not handled as a cash voucher, it can be used for various services such as advertisements by distributing it as various prizes or novelties with the ID.

  In the present embodiment, since the charge processing of the telephone usage frequency is automatically performed between the telecommunications carrier server 4 and the administrator server 3, it is possible to perform a quick charge procedure and from the administrator to the user Since the charge result is notified to the user, the user can smoothly perform the charge procedure.

  In the present embodiment, the carrier server 4 sets an expiration date for the use of the telephone for the charge when the telephone usage frequency is charged in (7) of FIG. 1, and permits the use of the telephone in (8) of FIG. Together with the result information, the expiration date information corresponding to the permitted telephone usage number is transmitted.

  In this case, an expiration date is set for the telephone usage frequency charged by the communication carrier. Then, the expiration date is transmitted from the communication carrier server 4 to the processing server 33 based on the charge result. Therefore, even if the expiration date is set for the telephone usage frequency in this way, the expiration date is set after the user performs the charging procedure and the phone can actually be used. It is possible to set an expiration date by a telecommunications carrier without obstructing the flight.

  Although the embodiment according to the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various improvements, changes, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

It is a figure which shows the system configuration | structure figure of the telephone usage frequency charge system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure of the shop card to which ID in this embodiment was attached | subjected.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Network 2 User terminal 3 Administrator server 31 Database server 32 Web server 33 Processing server 34 SMTP (mail transmission / reception) server 4 Communication carrier server 5 Telephone (phone number) to be charged

Claims (5)

The user terminal and the administrator server are configured to be able to communicate via the network,
Administrator server
A database server for storing a PIN code in which a predetermined telephone usage frequency issued by a communication carrier is set;
A web server that stores a web page in which a predetermined telephone usage frequency is set and a user can access a telephone number of a telephone to be used together with an ID issued by an administrator;
The ID input on the web page is authenticated, a PIN code in which the telephone usage number corresponding to the telephone usage number set in the authenticated ID is read, and the ID and the telephone number are read in the database server A telephone usage frequency charge system, comprising: a processing server that stores information associated with a PIN code and transmits registration information including the PIN code and the telephone number to a communication carrier that has issued the PIN code. Including a telecommunications carrier server configured to be able to communicate with the administrator server via the network,
The communication carrier server receives the registration information transmitted from the processing server, authenticates the PIN code included in the registration information, and is set to the PIN code included in the registration information for the telephone number included in the registration information. Phone usage is allowed, the result of the phone usage permission is sent to the processing server,
The processing server stores the result information in the database server, and transmits a use permission result corresponding to the number of telephone usages set in the ID for the telephone number to the user terminal. The telephone usage frequency charge system according to 1.   3. The telephone usage frequency charge system according to claim 2, wherein the communication carrier server transmits expiration date information corresponding to the permitted telephone usage number together with information on the result of permission to use the telephone.   The administrator server includes a mail transmission / reception server that receives a blank mail transmitted from the user terminal and returns a guide mail in which the URL of the web page is displayed as a link. Phone usage frequency charge system as described in any of the above. A database server for storing a PIN code in which a predetermined telephone usage frequency issued by a communication carrier is set;
A web server for storing a web page in which a predetermined telephone usage frequency is set and a user can access a telephone number of a telephone used together with an ID issued by an administrator;
The ID entered on the web page is authenticated, the PIN code in which the telephone usage corresponding to the telephone usage set in the authenticated ID is read, and the PIN code is read together with the ID and the telephone number. An administrator of a telephone usage charge system characterized by comprising a processing server that stores data in a database server and transmits registration information including the PIN code and the telephone number to a communication carrier that has issued the PIN code server.

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