JP2010134783A - Information providing system and method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information providing system and method capable of easily providing information. <P>SOLUTION: The information providing system includes a ticketing machine 1 and a host device 3. The ticketing machine 1 generates passenger ticket information on the basis of an input operation and transmits the generated passenger ticket information to the host device 3. The host device 3 stores the passenger ticket information transmitted from the ticketing machine 1 and requests site generation to an external server in accordance with the stored passenger ticket information to acquire a URL of the generated site and informs the ticketing machine 1 of the acquired URL. The ticketing machine 1 converts the URL informed by the host device 3 to a two-dimensional code and issues a passenger ticket on the basis of the generated passenger ticket information and prints the converted two-dimensional code on a medium to issue a receipt. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information providing system and an information providing method for providing various information to a user.

  Station equipment that performs various types of station services is installed at each railway company's station. In such a station service device, various processes are performed on an information storage medium such as an admission ticket, a commuter pass, a boarding ticket, and a stored fair card (SF card).

  In recent years, as an information storage medium, an IC ticket or the like having an IC (Integrated Circuit) that can receive various processes by transmitting and receiving data wirelessly to and from station equipment is becoming widespread.

There is also a technique for generating a two-dimensional code based on ticket information stored in an IC card or the like. Using this, a technique is provided in which an image of a two-dimensional code is transmitted to a portable terminal held by a user and used as a boarding ticket (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-59249 A

  In recent years, commuter tickets and stored fair cards with ICs have become popular, and ticket gates dedicated to IC tickets are also in operation. However, the IC ticket stores the remaining amount information in the internal IC. For this reason, when checking the remaining amount information or usage history from the outside, it is necessary to read the stored contents of the IC with a dedicated reader.

  Therefore, a remaining amount confirmation service that manages the remaining amount information in the server and notifies the user of the remaining amount information in response to an access from a PC or the like is realized. However, in such a service, in order to check the remaining amount, it is necessary to perform a complicated operation such as accessing a predetermined website by a PC and inputting an ID.

  Accordingly, an object of one embodiment of the present invention is to provide an information providing system and an information providing method capable of easily providing information.

  An information providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention is an information providing system including a ticketing machine and a host device, and the ticketing machine includes an operation input unit for receiving an operation input and the operation input unit. The ticket information creating means for creating the ticket information based on the operation, the ticket information transmitting means for sending the ticket information created by the ticket information creating means to the host device, and the host device are notified. Conversion means for converting a URL into a two-dimensional code, a ticket issuing means for issuing a ticket based on the ticket information created by the ticket information creating means, and a two-dimensional code converted by the conversion means A receipt issuing means for printing a receipt on a medium and issuing a receipt, wherein the host device stores storage ticket information transmitted from the ticket issuing machine; URL acquisition means for requesting an external server to create a site in accordance with the ticket information stored in the means and acquiring the URL of the created site, and notifying the ticket issuing machine of the URL acquired by the URL acquisition means Notification means.

  Further, the information providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention creates ticket information based on an operation, stores the created ticket information, and stores external information according to the stored ticket information. Request a site creation from the server, obtain the URL of the created site, convert the obtained URL into a two-dimensional code, issue a ticket based on the created ticket information, and convert the converted URL A two-dimensional code is printed on a medium and a receipt is issued.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide an information providing system and an information providing method that can easily provide information.

  Hereinafter, an information providing system and an information providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of an information providing system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The information providing system 100 includes a commuter pass issuing machine 1 (ticketing machine), a ticket gate 2, an ID server 3, an Internet server 4, a portable terminal 5, and the like.

  The ticket gate 2 performs a ticket gate process in transportation such as a railway. The commuter pass issuing machine 1 issues an IC card 7 (boarding ticket) that stores boarding ticket information processed by the ticket gate 2. The ID server 3 creates and maintains a database based on information transmitted from the commuter pass issuing machine 1 and the ticket gate 2. The Internet server 4 holds WEB site data (HTML data) to be provided to the user. The portable terminal 5 is a terminal device possessed by the user, and has an imaging function and a WEB access function.

  The commuter pass issuing machine 1 issues or renews the IC card 7 in accordance with the operation of the station staff. That is, the commuter pass issuing machine 1 issues the IC card 7 based on the user information input by the attendant and the commuter pass information. The commuter pass issuing machine 1 transmits user information and commuter pass information to the ID server 3.

  The ticket gate 2 is installed at a ticket gate of a station and performs a ticket gate process on the IC card 7 possessed by the user at the ticket gate. When the IC card 7 in which valid ticket information (including commuter pass information) is stored is trapped by the IC card processing unit of the ticket gate 2, the ticket gate 2 allows the user holding the IC card 7 to pass through. to approve. When the ticket gate 2 processes the IC card 7, it transmits the remaining amount information and the usage history to the ID server 3.

  The ID server 3 is installed in a management center of a railway company. The ID server 3 creates and holds a database based on information transmitted from the commuter pass issuing machine 1 and the ticket gate 2. Each IC card has unique identification information (ID number). That is, the ID server 3 stores the user information and the commuter pass information transmitted from the commuter pass issuing machine 1 in association with the ID number. The ID server 3 stores the remaining amount information and the usage history transmitted from the ticket gate 2 in association with the ID number. Furthermore, the ID server 3 generates Password (Pass) using a random number or the like. The ID server 3 stores the generated Pass in association with the ID number.

  When the ID server 3 newly stores user information and commuter pass information, the ID server 3 transmits an HTML data creation request and Pass to the Internet server 4.

  The Internet server 4 stores WEB site data (HTML data) to be provided to the user. The Internet server 4 creates a site for each individual based on the information received from the ID server 3.

  For example, the Internet server 4 creates and stores a page for remaining amount inquiry, a page for history inquiry, a page for reissue application, a timetable page, a page for information around the station, and the like. Yes. Further, the Internet server 4 creates a login page that can be logged in based on the received ID number and Pass. Note that a page including data that changes sequentially (for example, a page for remaining amount inquiry and a page for history inquiry) is incorporated into the page with reference to data stored in the ID server 3.

  When the Internet server 4 creates a site for each individual, the Internet server 4 notifies the ID server 3 of the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the created site, for example, a login page.

  The ID server 3 adds the received URL to the database. The ID server 3 transmits the URL and Pass to the commuter pass issuing machine 1.

  The commuter pass issuing machine 1 issues the IC card 7 based on the user information input by the clerk and the commuter pass information, and issues the receipt 6 based on the URL and PASS received from the ID server 3. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, the receipt 6 includes a character string 61 indicating URL, a character string 62 indicating Pass, and an image 63 obtained by encrypting (encoding) the URL information and converting it into a two-dimensional code. It is printed. Further, an ID may be included in the two-dimensional code.

  The mobile terminal 5 is a terminal such as a mobile phone possessed by the user. The portable terminal 5 can perform data communication with the Internet server 4 via the Internet. In addition, the mobile terminal 5 can capture the two-dimensional code image 63 printed on the receipt 6 and recognize the original URL of the two-dimensional code.

  That is, the mobile terminal 5 can access the URL site read from the two-dimensional code. The mobile terminal 5 can log in by inputting Pass on the read URL site. In the login state, the mobile terminal 5 can acquire various information in the site of the read URL.

  The IC card 7 issued by the commuter pass issuing machine 1 has an internal memory 7a. In the internal memory 7a of the IC card 7 functioning as an IC ticket, ticket information for using transportation such as a railway is stored. The internal memory 7a stores, for example, an ID number, a valid period, a valid section, remaining amount information, a usage history, and the like.

  The ID number stored in the IC card 7 is information unique to the IC card. Station equipment such as the ticket gate 2 identifies information read from the IC card using the ID number. The valid period is information indicating a period during which the IC card 7 can be used as a commuter pass. The valid section is information indicating a section in which the IC card 7 can be used as a commuter pass. The remaining amount information is information indicating the amount of money that can be used to settle the fee. The usage history is information indicating a history of passing through the ticket gate. The ID number is also printed on the face of the IC card 7.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration example of the commuter pass issuing machine 1 shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the commuter pass issuing machine 1 includes a control unit 11, a display unit 12, an operation input unit 13, an IC reader / writer 14, an issuing unit 15, a printing unit 16, a communication unit 17, and the like. .

  The control unit 11 controls the entire commuter pass issuing machine 1. The control unit 11 includes a CPU, a buffer memory that functions as a work area of the CPU, a program memory that stores various programs executed by the CPU, control data, and the like. The control unit 11 realizes various functions by the CPU executing programs.

  The display unit 12 is a display device that displays various processing results, a guidance display to an attendant, and the like. The operation input unit 13 is an operation input unit that receives input of information necessary for issuing a commuter pass such as an IC card 7. The clerk inputs various operations through the operation input unit 13. The display unit 12 and the operation input unit 13 may be integrally formed by a display device with a built-in touch panel.

  The IC reader / writer 14 performs processing on the IC card 7. The IC reader / writer 14 performs, for example, an update process for the IC card received from the user or an issuance process for the IC card stocked in the commuter pass issuing machine 1.

  The IC reader / writer 14 has a card slot (not shown). The IC reader / writer 14 has an antenna for performing wireless communication with the IC card 7 inserted in the card slot. When the IC card 7 is inserted into the IC card slot, the IC reader / writer 14 emits radio waves based on an instruction from the control unit 11. Thereby, the IC reader / writer 14 performs processing such as reading the stored contents of the IC card 7 or writing data.

  The issuing unit 15 is an issuing unit that stores and issues the ticket information and user information input by the operation input unit 13 in the internal memory 7a of the IC card 7. Still further, the clerk may deposit money from the user, and the remaining amount information corresponding to the amount of the deposited money may be stored in the internal memory 7a of the IC card 7.

Based on the control of the control unit 11, the printing unit 16 performs printing on a medium such as paper and issues a receipt 6. The control unit 11 encrypts (encodes) the URL received from the ID server 3 to generate a two-dimensional code image 63. The printing unit 16 is received by the control unit 11 from the ID server 3. The communication unit 17 is an external communication unit for performing data communication with the ID server 3. The commuter pass issuing machine 1 transmits user information and commuter pass information to the ID server 3 through the communication unit 17.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration example of the automatic ticket gate 2 shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the ticket gate 2 includes a control unit 21, an IC card processing unit 23, a memory 26, a communication unit 27, a traffic control unit 28, a display unit 29, and the like.

  The control unit 21 controls the entire ticket gate 2. The control unit 21 includes a CPU, a buffer memory that functions as a work area of the CPU, a program memory that stores various programs executed by the CPU, control data, and the like. In the control unit 21, various functions are realized by the CPU executing programs.

  The IC card processing unit 23 processes the IC card 7 possessed by the user. The IC card processing unit 23 has a transmission / reception unit 24. The transmission / reception unit 24 is configured with, for example, an antenna, and is for transmitting and receiving radio waves to and from the IC card 7. The transmission / reception unit 24 detects an IC card existing in a transmission / reception possible area 25 that is a range where radio waves from the antenna can reach, and performs communication. That is, the IC card processing unit 23 functions as a reading unit.

  Based on an instruction from the control unit 21, the IC card processing unit 23 reads the ticket information including at least identification information from the IC card 7 existing in the transmittable / receiveable area 25 via the transmitting / receiving unit 24.

  Further, the IC card processing unit 23 performs a writing process for writing data to the IC card 7. When performing the writing process, the IC card processing unit 23 determines whether or not the writing process has been completed based on whether or not a command indicating completion of data writing has been received from the IC card 7.

  The memory 26 stores fare information necessary for the settlement process. The communication unit 27 is an external communication unit for performing data communication with the server 3.

  The traffic control unit 28 controls user traffic. The traffic control unit 28 includes, for example, a door (not shown) that prevents the user from passing, a door opening / closing mechanism (not shown) that controls the door, and the like. The ticket gate 2 has a sensor (not shown) that detects a person passing through the ticket gate 2. The traffic control unit 28 controls the opening / closing timing of the door based on the detection result of the sensor. The display unit 29 includes a display device that displays a guidance display to the user.

Next, various functions of the control unit 21 will be described.
The control unit 21 performs processing for reading commuter pass information (ticket information) stored in the IC card 7 read by the IC card processing unit 23. In addition, the control unit 21 performs a process of determining whether or not the user can pass based on the ticket information read from the IC card 7. That is, first, the control unit 21 calculates a withdrawal amount (fare) based on the boarding / alighting history read from the IC card 7. Next, the control unit 21 compares the calculated withdrawal amount with the remaining amount information read from the IC card 7, and determines whether or not the user can pass based on the comparison result.

  Further, the control unit 21 performs a process of rewriting the ticket information of the IC card 7. That is, the control unit 21 rewrites the amount of the remaining amount information stored in the IC card 7 to the amount obtained by subtracting the calculated withdrawal amount, and at the same time performs a writing process for writing the latest usage history. That is, the control unit 21 functions as a writing unit that performs a ticket gate process based on the ticket information read from the IC card 7 and writes the processed ticket information to the IC card 7.

  Furthermore, the control unit 21 transmits the identification information read from the IC card 7, the remaining amount information written by the writing process, and the latest boarding / alighting history to the ID server 3 through the communication unit 27. That is, the communication unit 27 functions as a transmission unit that transmits the ticket information to be written to the IC card 7 to the server 3.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration example of data stored in the ID server 3 shown in FIG.

  As described above, the ID server 3 creates a database based on information transmitted from the commuter pass issuing machine 1 and the ticket gate 2. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the ID server 3 identifies the user information and commuter pass information received from the commuter pass issuing machine 1, the remaining amount information and usage history transmitted from the ticket gate 2, and the URL and Pass. It is stored in association with the number.

The ID server 3 includes a control unit, a storage unit, a communication unit, and the like (not shown).
The ID server 3 operates based on the control of the control unit. The control unit includes a CPU, a buffer memory that functions as a work area of the CPU, a program memory that stores various programs executed by the CPU, control data, and the like. The control unit of the ID server 3 generates Pass by executing a program stored in the program memory.

  The storage unit of the ID server 3 stores a database as described above. When the database stored in the storage unit of the ID server 3 receives data from the ticket checker 2, the remaining amount information and the usage history are sequentially updated.

  The communication unit of the ID server 3 communicates with the commuter pass issuing machine 1 and the ticket gate 2. The communication unit is connected to the commuter pass issuing machine 1 and the ticket gate 2 via a LAN or the like. The communication unit exchanges various information with the commuter pass issuing machine 1 and the ticket gate 2. The communication unit is connected to the Internet server 4 via a LAN or the like. When the user is logged in to a predetermined site of the Internet server 4 by the mobile terminal 5, the ID server 3 displays the remaining amount information, usage history, commuter pass information, etc. in response to a request from the Internet server 4. Send to.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration example of the mobile terminal 5 shown in FIG.
As illustrated in FIG. 6, the mobile terminal 5 includes a control unit 51, an operation input unit 52, a display unit 53, an imaging unit 54, a communication unit 55, and the like.
The control unit 51 controls the entire mobile terminal 5. The control unit 51 includes a CPU, a buffer memory that functions as a work area of the CPU, a program memory that stores various programs executed by the CPU, control data, and the like. In the control unit 51, various functions are realized by the CPU executing programs.

  The operation input unit 52 is an interface for reflecting the operation input of the operator (user) of the mobile terminal 5 in the operation of each unit of the mobile terminal 5. The display unit 53 is configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and displays various screens based on control by the control unit 51.

  The imaging unit 54 acquires an image. The imaging unit 54 is a camera configured by a sensor such as a CMOS or a CCD, for example. The imaging unit 54 acquires an image in a predetermined range under the control of the control unit 51. For example, when an image including a two-dimensional code is acquired by the imaging unit 54, the control unit 51 extracts various information from the two-dimensional code.

  The communication unit 55 has an antenna (not shown). The control unit 51 can connect to the Internet through the communication unit 55 and access various WEB sites. That is, when the information extracted from the two-dimensional code is a URL, the mobile terminal 5 can confirm the connection to the URL with the user and can access the site indicated by the URL by the communication unit 55.

  When the two-dimensional code includes an ID number, the mobile terminal 5 can transmit the ID number to the Internet server 4 together with the access request. This eliminates the need to enter an ID number.

  FIG. 7 is a sequence for explaining processing performed in each configuration of the information providing system 100 shown in FIG.

  When issuing or renewing a commuter pass, the commuter pass issuing machine 1 creates user information and commuter pass information necessary for issuing a commuter pass according to an operation input to the operation input unit 13 (step) S11).

  The commuter pass issuing machine 1 transmits user information and commuter pass information to the ID server 3 through the communication unit 17 (step S12).

  The ID server 3 stores the user information and commuter pass information transmitted from the commuter pass issuing machine 1 for each ID number (step S13).

  The ID server 3 generates Password (Pass) with a random number or the like, and stores it in association with the ID number (step S14).

  When the ID server 3 newly stores user information and commuter pass information, the ID server 3 transmits an HTML data creation request and Pass to the Internet server 4 (step S15).

  When receiving from the ID server 3, the internet server 4 creates a site for each individual based on the 16 information for creating HTML data (step S16). For example, the Internet server 4 accesses a page for a remaining amount inquiry, a page for a usage history inquiry, a page for a reissue application, a page for a timetable, a page for information around a station, and access to these pages. Create a login page to restrict.

  The Internet server 4 stores the created HTML data (step S17).

  The Internet server 4 notifies the ID server 3 of the URL of the created login page (step S18).

  The ID server 3 stores the received URL in association with the ID number (step S19).

  The ID server 3 transmits the URL and Pass associated with the ID number added to the database in the above step to the commuter pass issuing machine 1 (step S20).

  The commuter pass issuing machine 1 issues an IC card 7 and a receipt 6. That is, the commuter pass issuing machine 1 issues the IC card 7 based on the user information and the commuter pass information. The commuter pass issuing machine 1 generates a two-dimensional code based on the URL received from the ID server 3, and prints the character string 61 indicating the URL, the character string 62 indicating the Pass, and the image 63 printed on one side of the receipt. To do.

  Through the processing described above, the information providing system 100 issues an IC card 7 for storing user information and commuter pass information input by an attendant, creates a site related to user information and commuter pass information in the Internet server 4, User information and commuter pass information and the URL of the site created in the Internet server 4 can be stored in the ID server 3 and a receipt printed with the URL and Pass can be issued.

  Further, when the IC card 7 is processed by the ticket gate 2, the information providing system 100 transmits the remaining amount information and the latest boarding / alighting history to the ID server 3. Thereby, the ID server 3 holds the latest remaining amount information and usage history for each IC card.

  FIG. 8 is a sequence for explaining processing performed in each configuration of the information providing system 100 shown in FIG.

  When using the information providing system according to the present embodiment, the mobile terminal 5 captures the image 63 of the receipt 6 based on the user's operation input, and reads the two-dimensional code (step S31). Thereby, the portable terminal 5 analyzes the read two-dimensional code, and acquires the URL of the login page held in the Internet server 4 stored in the two-dimensional code.

  The portable terminal 5 transmits an access request for the acquired URL to the Internet server 4 (step S32).

  In response to the access request, the Internet server 4 reads out the HTML data of the login page stored in the received URL (step S33). The Internet server 4 transmits the read HTML data to the portable terminal 5 (step S34).

  When the portable terminal 5 receives the HTML data, it displays a login page screen as shown in FIG. 9 (step S35). FIG. 9 is a login screen for allowing the user to input ID and Pass. An ID input field 91, a Pass input field 92, and a login button are displayed on the login screen. The portable terminal 5 inputs the ID and Pass in the ID input field 91 and the Pass input field 92 according to the operation input by the operation input unit 52 (Step S36). When the login button 93 is selected, the mobile terminal 5 transmits the ID and Pass input in the ID input field 91 and the Pass input field 92 to the Internet server 4 by encrypted communication (step S37).

  The Internet server 4 performs login processing based on the received ID and Pass (step S38). That is, the Internet server 4 collates whether or not the login screen HTML data matches the ID and Pass received from the ID server 3 at the time of creation. If the login is completed normally, the Internet server 4 reads out the HTML data on the menu screen (step S39). The Internet server 4 transmits the read HTML data to the portable terminal 5 (step S40).

  When receiving the HTML data, the portable terminal 5 displays a menu screen as shown in FIG. 10 (step S41). FIG. 10 is a menu screen for allowing the user to select a menu. Character strings such as “history inquiry & balance inquiry”, “reissue application”, “timetable”, and “periphery search” are displayed on the menu screen. In each character string, URLs of HTML data such as “history inquiry & remaining amount inquiry page”, “reissue application page”, “timetable page”, and “peripheral search page” are embedded.

  When an operation is input while the menu screen is displayed (step S42). The portable terminal 5 transmits an access request to the page of the URL embedded in the character string selected by the operation to the Internet server 4 (step S43). Here, for example, it is assumed that “history inquiry & remaining amount inquiry” is selected.

  In response to the access request, the Internet server 4 reads the HTML data of the login page stored in the received URL and simultaneously refers to the data stored in the ID server 3 (step S44). The Internet server 4 incorporates information such as the remaining amount information and usage history acquired from the ID server 3 into the read HTML data, and creates HTML data for a history inquiry & remaining amount inquiry screen (step S45). The Internet server 4 transmits the created HTML data to the portable terminal 5 (step S46).

  When receiving the HTML data, the portable terminal 5 displays a history inquiry & remaining amount inquiry screen as shown in FIG. 11 (step S47). FIG. 11 is a history inquiry & balance inquiry screen for providing the balance information and usage history to the user. On the history inquiry & remaining amount inquiry screen, a display column 111 for displaying information on the amount remaining in the IC card 7 (remaining amount information), a display column 112 for displaying usage history, a link 113 to other pages, and the like are displayed. The

  The remaining amount displayed in the display column 111 is information displayed based on the remaining amount information stored in the ID server 3, and the latest one is displayed. The display column 112 displays information such as the date of use, entrance station, departure station, and fee.

  As described above, the information providing system according to the present embodiment registers user information and commuter pass information in the ID server and creates a unique information providing site in the Internet server when the IC card is issued. The information providing system converts the URL of the created site into an image of a two-dimensional code, and prints and issues the converted image, URL, and Pass on a receipt.

  When the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal, the portable terminal recognizes the URL. The mobile terminal accesses the Internet server based on the recognized URL and transmits Pass. The Internet server collates the pass stored in the ID server with the received pass, and permits login if they match. When the login state is entered, the mobile terminal can view each information page stored in the Internet server. Thereby, the information provision system which can provide information easily, and the information provision method can be provided.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment as it is, It can implement by changing a component in the range which does not deviate from the summary in an implementation stage. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of components disclosed in the embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, you may combine the component covering different embodiment suitably.

  For example, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the receipt 6 on which the two-dimensional code is printed is issued when issuing the IC card 7 of the commuter pass, but the present invention is not limited to this. If limited to pages other than confirmation of remaining amount and usage history, for example, when a magnetic ticket is issued, a site corresponding to the ticket information is created on the Internet server 4 and the URL of the site is printed as a two-dimensional code image. It may be configured to issue a receipt.

  Moreover, although the portable terminal 5 of this embodiment demonstrated as a structure which acquires URL by imaging a two-dimensional code, it is not limited to this. For example, the URL may be input by the operation input unit 52.

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrated as a structure which issues the IC card 7 and the receipt 6 with the commuter pass issuing machine 1, it is not limited to this. For example, when issuing a magnetic ticket by the ticket machine of a magnetic ticket, the structure which issues the receipt 6 may be sufficient. Further, if the site created in the Internet server 4 is limited only to the remaining amount confirmation and usage history inquiry, the IC card 7 is not limited to the commuter pass. That is, the present invention can be realized even with a stored fair card having no commuter pass information.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the remaining amount information and the usage history of the ID server 3 are updated when the IC card 7 is processed by the ticket gate 2, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the remaining amount information and usage history of the ID server 3 may be updated even when the IC card 7 is charged with a ticket vending machine.

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of an information providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a receipt issued by the commuter pass issuing machine shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration example of the commuter pass issuing machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining an example of the configuration of the automatic ticket gate shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration example of data stored in the ID server shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration example of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a sequence for explaining processing performed in each configuration of the information providing system shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a sequence for explaining processing performed in each configuration of the information providing system shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a login screen for allowing the user to input ID and Pass. FIG. 10 is a menu screen for allowing the user to select a menu. FIG. 11 is a history inquiry & balance inquiry screen for providing the balance information and usage history to the user.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Commuter ticket issuing machine, 2 ... Ticket gate, 3 ... ID server, 4 ... Internet server, 5 ... Portable terminal, 6 ... Receipt, 7 ... IC card, 7a ... Internal memory, 11 ... Control part, 12 ... Display part , 13 ... operation input section, 14 ... IC reader / writer, 15 ... issuing section, 16 ... printing section, 17 ... communication section, 21 ... control section, 23 ... IC card processing section, 24 ... transmission / reception section, 26 ... memory, 27 Communication unit 28 Traffic control unit 29 Display unit 51 Control unit 52 Operation input unit 53 Display unit 54 Imaging unit 55 Communication unit 61 Character string 62 Character string 63 ... Image, 100 ... Information providing system.

Claims (4)

An information providing system comprising a ticketing machine and a host device,
The ticketing machine
Operation input means for receiving operation input;
Ticket information creating means for creating ticket information based on an operation by the operation input means;
Ticket information transmitting means for transmitting the ticket information created by the ticket information creating means to the host device;
Conversion means for converting the URL notified from the host device into a two-dimensional code;
A ticket issuing means for issuing a ticket based on the ticket information created by the ticket information creating means;
A receipt issuing means for printing a two-dimensional code converted by the converting means on a medium and issuing a receipt;
Comprising
The host device is
Storage means for storing the ticket information transmitted from the ticketing machine;
URL acquisition means for requesting an external server to create a site according to the ticket information stored in the storage means and acquiring the URL of the created site;
Notification means for notifying the ticket issuing machine of the URL acquired by the URL acquisition means;
An information providing system comprising: A ticket gate,
The ticket gate
Ticket gate means for performing ticket gate processing on the ticket issued by the ticket issuing machine;
Ticket gate result transmission means for transmitting the result of the ticket gate processing by the ticket gate means to the host device;
Comprising
The information providing system according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit of the host device additionally stores a result of a ticket gate process transmitted from the ticket gate. The host device is
When receiving ticket information from the ticketing machine, further comprising password generating means for generating a password,
The storage means additionally stores the password generated by the password generation means;
The notifying means notifies the ticket issuing machine of the URL acquired by the URL acquiring means and the password generated by the password generating means;
The receipt issuing means of the ticket issuing machine issues a receipt by printing on the medium the two-dimensional code converted by the converting means and the password notified from the host device,
The information providing system according to claim 1. Create ticket information based on the operation,
Storing the generated ticket information,
Obtain the URL of the site created by requesting an external server to create a site according to the stored ticket information,
Converting the obtained URL into a two-dimensional code;
Issuing a ticket based on the created ticket information,
An information providing method comprising printing the converted two-dimensional code on a medium and issuing a receipt.

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