JP6134526B2 - Electronic ticket system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic ticket system. More specifically, the system of the present invention issues, for example, an electronic ticket with a photograph of the user's face, authenticates the user, manages entry to the venue, and counterfeits the electronic ticket. It is to prevent.

  Generally, when entering a concert venue, a movie theater, etc., admission management is performed by a user presenting a ticket that is printed matter and making it a stub. On the other hand, in recent years, with the development of information and communication technologies, services for distributing electronic tickets from management servers to client terminals such as mobile phones have become widespread for admission management to concert venues and the like. Such an electronic ticket has an advantage that a user can easily complete the ticket purchase procedure using a client terminal. In addition, the electronic ticket system has an advantage that a ticket sales company can save the trouble of mailing and distributing printed tickets.

  Conventionally, in order to make an electronic ticket easy to be visually recognized by humans as well as a printed ticket, an electronic ticket to which a user's face photo is added is generated and the client has a client. It is known to display on a terminal (for example, Patent Document 1). In the electronic ticket system disclosed in Patent Document 1, the mobile terminal acquires the user's biometric information and transmits a ticket purchase message including the biometric information to the server. The server generates a key from the biological information, embeds an authentication image in the ticket information with a watermark using the key, and transmits the watermark ticket information to the terminal. Further, the terminal generates a key from the biometric information, detects the authentication image from the watermark ticket information using the key, and displays the biometric information and the authentication image on the display. Then, the authentication image displayed on the display of the terminal is read by the code reading unit of the ticket checking device to determine the authenticity of the electronic ticket. As a result, in the system of Patent Document 1, the electronic ticket is easy to be visually recognized by humans like a printed ticket, and not only the validity of the ticket but also an individual can be authenticated. Yes.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-122143

  However, in the conventional electronic ticket system, it is necessary to provide a ticket checking device at the entrance of the venue in order to authenticate the electronic ticket held by the user's portable terminal when managing the entrance of the user. This ticket checking device analyzes the authentication image (code) displayed on the display of the user's portable terminal, or determines whether the electronic ticket is correct by performing non-contact communication with the IC chip provided in the portable terminal. There are various devices. As described above, in the conventional electronic ticket system, it is necessary to provide a large number of ticket checking devices at the entrance of a concert hall or the like. However, these ticket checking devices are expensive to manufacture and install.

  In this regard, in order to reduce the cost of introducing expensive ticket inspection equipment, a staff member is deployed at the entrance of the concert venue, and a photo of the face of the electronic ticket displayed on the mobile terminal and the user who has the mobile terminal. A method of checking each face visually is also conceivable. However, when admission to the venue is managed by such a method, even if a person who has not purchased a ticket has created a counterfeit ticket with his / her face photo added using known photo editing software, etc. , The authenticity of the ticket cannot be completely judged. Therefore, there is a problem that the counterfeit ticket has a risk of spreading just by giving the user's face photo to the electronic ticket.

  Therefore, at present, there is a demand for an electronic ticket system that can reduce the cost of introducing expensive ticket inspection equipment and has a forgery prevention effect that can easily determine the authenticity of a ticket.

Therefore, as a result of intensive investigations on means for solving the above-described problems of the conventional invention, the inventor of the present invention, as a result of a system for distributing an electronic ticket to which an image such as a face photograph is distributed, By applying effect processing and changing the effect processing every predetermined time, it is possible to identify the identity and authenticity of the ticket by human vision based on the face image of the electronic ticket and the regularity of the effect processing. At the same time, we have learned that it is possible to prevent counterfeiting of electronic tickets by non-ticket purchasers. The inventor has conceived that the problems of the prior art can be solved based on the above knowledge, and has completed the present invention.
More specifically, the present invention has the following configuration.

The present invention relates to an electronic ticket system.
In the electronic ticket system of the present invention, a client terminal 1 and a management server 2 that distributes an electronic ticket are connected to each other via a telecommunication line.
The client terminal 1
Photographing means 11 for obtaining image data;
And a client transmission unit 12 for transmitting the image data acquired by the imaging unit 11 to the server.
In addition, the management server 2
An electronic ticket database 21 storing information on electronic tickets;
An effect type database 22 that stores a plurality of effect processes performed on image data in association with each other at predetermined time intervals;
Server receiving means 23 for receiving the image data transmitted by the client transmitting means 12,
An effect processing unit 24 that reads out the effect processing corresponding to the time when the processing is requested from the effect type database 22 and applies the read effect processing to the image data received by the receiving unit 23 of the server;
A ticket generation unit 25 that reads information about the electronic ticket from the electronic ticket database 21 and generates ticket data using the effect image data subjected to the effect processing by the effect processing unit 24;
And a server transmission unit 26 that transmits the ticket data generated by the ticket generation unit 25 to the client terminal 2.
In addition, the client 1 further
A client receiving means 13 for receiving the ticket data transmitted by the server transmitting means 26;
And display means 14 for displaying an electronic ticket including effect image data as an image based on the ticket data received by the receiving means 13 of the client.

  As described above, in the electronic ticket system of the present invention, an electronic ticket to which an image such as a facial photograph is added is displayed on the display means of the client terminal. Then, different effect processing is applied to the image of the electronic ticket or the like every predetermined time. For this reason, when a user enters a concert venue, when a ticket issuance request is made to the management server via the client terminal, the client terminal has effect processing corresponding to the time zone when the issuance request is made. An electronic ticket is distributed on the face image of the person. As described above, in a certain time zone, an electronic ticket subjected to a common effect process is distributed to each of a plurality of users who have an entrance ticket to the same venue. Therefore, by informing the staff at the entrance to the venue of what kind of effect processing will be performed in which time zone, the staff, etc. The authenticity of the presented electronic ticket can be determined. This eliminates the need to install a high-performance ticket checking device at the entrance of the venue, leading to cost reduction. Furthermore, the effect process performed on the face image of the electronic ticket changes every predetermined time (for example, every 10 minutes). For this reason, even if an electronic ticket that has been subjected to the same effect processing using known photo editing software, etc. is stolen and the electronic ticket effect processing method in a certain time zone is stolen, Authentic electronic tickets are processed differently. Therefore, it is possible to easily determine the authenticity of an electronic ticket by human vision only by determining whether or not the effect processing method applied to the face image of the electronic ticket is the same as the authentic one. Can be prevented.

In the electronic ticket system of the present invention,
The client terminal 1
It further has position information acquisition means 15 for acquiring current position information related to its current position,
The current position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 15 is preferably transmitted to the management server 2 via the transmission unit 12 of the client.
In this case, the management server 2
Available position information that can be used in association with an electronic ticket is stored in the electronic ticket database 21,
When the current position information transmitted by the transmitting means 12 of the client 12 is received by the receiving means 23 of the server, the used position information stored in the electronic ticket database 21 and the current position information are inquired, It is preferable to further have management control means 20 for sending a processing request to the effect processing means 24 when the position information matches the use position information.

  By adopting the above configuration, a user can issue a ticket issuance request via a client terminal only when, for example, near the entrance of a concert venue, and the management server can apply an effect to a face image in response to the issuance request. The processed electronic ticket is distributed. As a result, the user can receive the electronic ticket only when the user is in a specific place, and the misuse of the electronic ticket can be prevented. Furthermore, in the present invention, as described above, since the genuine effect processing to be performed on the face image of the electronic ticket is changed after a predetermined time has elapsed, the user changes the genuine effect processing after receiving the electronic ticket. It is preferable that an electronic ticket can be presented to an attendant or the like standing at the entrance before being made. For this reason, as described above, by limiting the position where electronic tickets can be received to the vicinity of the entrance of the venue, the user can enter the entrance before the genuine effect processing is changed after receiving the electronic ticket. The convenience of the system is improved.

In the electronic ticket system of the present invention,
The client terminal 1
It further has position information acquisition means 15 for acquiring current position information related to its current position,
The current position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 15 is preferably transmitted to the management server 2 via the transmission unit 12 of the client.
In this case, the management server 2
Stored in the electronic ticket database 21 is used position information corresponding to the electronic ticket and the electronic ticket is used.
The used effect processing when the electronic ticket has been used is stored in the effect type database 22,
When the current position information transmitted by the transmission means 12 of the client 12 is received by the reception means 23 of the server, the used position information stored in the electronic ticket database 21 and the current position information are inquired, Management control means 20 is further provided for controlling the effect processing means 24 so that the used effect processing is performed on the image data received by the receiving means 23 of the server when the current position information matches the use position information. It is preferable.

  As in the above configuration, it is determined whether or not the electronic ticket has been used based on the position information of the user. If the electronic ticket has been used, the used effect processing different from the normal effect processing is used for the electronic ticket. By applying to the image of, you can prevent re-entry to the venue. That is, depending on the scene where an electronic ticket is used, such as in a movie theater, it may be desired to prevent the user from re-entering. In this regard, the electronic ticket system according to the present invention basically manages the entrance of the user at a reduced cost by human vision, so that the user who presents the electronic ticket re-enters. It is difficult to determine whether you are a person. Therefore, after the user presents the electronic ticket and enters the venue, it is determined that the electronic ticket has been used based on the location information of the user, and the normal effect processing is performed on the user's terminal. By incorporating a function for displaying an electronic ticket subjected to different used effect processing into the system, this function can be used as a function for preventing a user from re-entry.

The electronic ticket system of the present invention may further include an authentication side terminal 3.
The authentication side terminal 3 preferably has authentication side display means 31 capable of displaying images relating to a plurality of effect processes stored in the effect type database 22 in association with each other at predetermined intervals.

  The authentication side terminal having the above configuration is provided, for example, at the entrance of the venue. The authentication side terminal displays an image related to the effect process that is changed according to the time zone. For this reason, a staff member or the like arranged at the entrance of the venue has a commonality between the effect processing displayed on the authentication terminal and the effect processing applied to the face image of the electronic ticket presented by the user. This makes it easy to determine the authenticity of an electronic ticket. As such an authentication-side terminal, a simple monitor device, a notebook personal computer having a monitor, or the like can be used, so that the introduction cost can be suppressed as compared with a conventional expensive ticket gate device.

In the electronic ticket system of the present invention,
The authenticating terminal 3
Effect photographing means 32 for obtaining effect image data used for effect processing;
It may further include a transmitting means 33 of the authentication side terminal for transmitting the effect image data acquired by the effect photographing means 31 to the management server 2.
In this case, the management server 2
The effect image data transmitted by the transmitting means 33 of the authentication side terminal is received via the receiving means 23 of the server,
The effect image data received by the receiving means 23 of the server is stored in the effect type database 22,
The effect image data stored in the effect type database 22 may be used when the effect processing unit 24 performs the effect process on the image data received by the receiving unit 23 of the server.

  As described above, the effect image data acquired by the authenticating terminal 3 is used as a background image of a face photograph when effect processing is performed on a face image included in the electronic ticket, for example. The forgery prevention effect can be further enhanced. In other words, the management server that has received the effect image data from the authentication side terminal applies the effect processing corresponding to the time zone to the electronic ticket, and also uses the effect image data as part of the effect processing. As the effect image data, for example, a scene of a concert venue can be used, and such a scene or the like cannot be understood unless actually coming to the venue on the day of the concert. It is extremely difficult to forge an electronic ticket in advance by using such an image that cannot be known unless the user actually visits, as part of the effect processing applied to the face image of the electronic ticket. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the effect of preventing forgery of electronic tickets can be further enhanced.

  According to the electronic ticket system of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the introduction cost of expensive ticket checking equipment and to easily determine the authenticity of the ticket.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of the hardware configuration of the electronic ticket system of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the electronic ticket system. FIG. 3 conceptually shows an example of the data structure of the electronic ticket. FIG. 4 conceptually shows an example of the data structure of the time table. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing executed by the electronic ticket system of the present invention. FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of an electronic ticket generated according to the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, but includes those appropriately modified by those skilled in the art from the following embodiments.

(1. Overview of the electronic ticket system)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the hardware configuration of an electronic ticket system 100 according to the present invention. First, an outline of the electronic ticket system 100 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic ticket system 100 of the present invention basically includes a client terminal 1 and a management server 2. Normally, the electronic ticket system 100 includes a plurality of client terminals 1. The plurality of client terminals 1 and the management server 2 are connected to each other through an electric communication line such as the Internet so that information can be exchanged. The management server 2 has functions for generating, distributing, and managing electronic tickets. The electronic ticket distributed by the management server 2 can be received by each client terminal 1. Thereby, the user who has the client terminal 1 can receive provision of a predetermined service according to the content of the electronic ticket. Examples of the client terminal 1 are a mobile phone, a notebook personal computer, and a tablet personal computer. Further, the management server 2 is not limited to one constructed by a single server device, and may be constructed using a plurality of server devices.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the electronic ticket system 100 according to the present invention may include an authentication side terminal 3 for a service provider. For example, the authentication side terminal 3 is installed at an entrance of a concert hall or a movie theater, and a normal personal computer, a mobile phone, a tablet personal computer, or the like can be used. The authentication side terminal 3 is preferably connected to the management server 2 via the Internet.

  When purchasing a ticket for a desired concert or the like using the electronic ticket system 100 of the present invention, the user takes a picture of his / her face with a camera mounted on the client terminal 1. The photographed face photograph is converted into face image data by the camera. The user inputs purchase information of a desired ticket, personal information of the user, and the like to the client terminal 1 and transmits the information to the management server 2 together with the captured face image data.

  When the management server 2 acquires the information and face image data transmitted from the client terminal 1, the management server 2 stores the information in each database. The management server 2 confirms that the payment of the ticket fee has been completed based on the ticket purchase information sent by the client terminal 1, the user's personal information, face image data, etc. When the purchase process is completed, the user information is stored in the database.

  On the day of a concert or the like, the user transmits a ticket issue request to the management server 2 via the client terminal 1. The management server 2 that has received the ticket issue request starts the electronic ticket data generation process. First, the management server 2 reads the user's face image data from the database. Then, the management server 2 reads the effect process corresponding to the time when the ticket issuance request is made from the database, and applies the read specific effect process to the face image data of the user. The effect processing here means processing for analyzing image data and editing the analyzed image data according to a predetermined algorithm. The effect processing is stored in the database so as to be different every predetermined time (for example, every 10 to 30 minutes). For this reason, some effect processing is performed on the user's face image data in a certain time zone, but different effect processing is performed on the user's face image data in other time zones. It has become. The management server 2 generates electronic ticket data using the face image data subjected to the effect processing. The electronic ticket data generated by the management server 2 is distributed to the client terminal 1 of the user.

  The electronic ticket distributed by the management server 2 is displayed as an image on the display of the user's client terminal 1. At this time, the electronic ticket includes the face image of the user who has been subjected to the effect processing. The user starts entering the concert venue or the like while the electronic ticket is displayed on the display of the client terminal 1.

  An attendant is waiting near the entrance to the concert venue. At this time, the authentication side terminal 3 may be installed in a range that can be visually recognized by the staff. When the authentication side terminal 3 is installed, it is preferable that an image relating to the effect processing corresponding to the current time is displayed on the monitor. For example, a sample image of the effect processing performed by the management server 2 may be displayed on the monitor of the authentication side terminal 3. Note that when the type of effect processing performed by the management server 2 is changed with time, the sample image displayed on the monitor of the authenticating terminal 3 is also changed. The attendant at the concert venue first checked the face of the user trying to enter with the face image displayed on the client terminal 1, and the user who wanted to enter purchased the ticket. Check if you are the person. Also, the effect processing performed on the face image displayed on the client terminal 1 and the sample image of the effect processing displayed on the authentication side terminal 3 are visually checked, and the electronic ticket held by the user is checked. Judgment of authenticity. That is, if there is a commonality between the effect processing displayed on the client terminal 1 and the effect processing sample displayed on the authenticating terminal 3, the electronic ticket displayed on the client terminal 1 is authentic. It can be judged. On the other hand, if the effect processing displayed on the client terminal 1 and the sample of the effect processing displayed on the authenticating terminal 3 are not common, the electronic ticket displayed on the client terminal 1 is forged. It can be judged that it is a thing.

In this way, if the electronic ticket system 100 of the present invention is provided, a user who uses an electronic ticket only by deploying a clerk without installing an expensive ticket gate at the entrance of a concert venue or the like. It is possible to easily authenticate the user and judge the authenticity of the electronic ticket.
The above is the outline of the electronic ticket system 100 of the present invention. Hereinafter, the configuration of the electronic ticket system 100 and the information processing flow will be described in detail.

(2. Hardware configuration of electronic ticket system)
Next, the hardware configuration of the client terminal 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
The client terminal 1 stores in the memory an application program optimized for the voice communication system of the present invention, and the CPU causes each hardware to execute various functions according to the program. As shown in FIG. 1, the client terminal 1 includes a CPU 50, a CDMA communication unit 51, a wireless communication unit 52, a GPS reception unit 53, a camera 54, a display 55, an operation unit 56, a speaker 57, a microphone 58, and a memory 59. I have. As the client terminal 1, a known portable information communication terminal can be basically used.

A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 50 is connected to the various devices 51 to 59 provided in the client terminal 1 and has a function of controlling the various devices 51 to 59.
For example, the CPU 29 receives the image data acquired by the camera 54, the position information acquired by the GPS receiving unit 53, the input signal input to the operation unit 56, the IP address stored in the memory 59, and the like from the CDMA communication. It works to send to the unit 51 or the short-range wireless communication unit 52. In addition, the CPU 50 controls the display 55, the speaker 57, and the microphone 58, and displays various images, reproduces audio data, and produces audio from the recorded audio based on the input signal input to the operation unit 56. Performs processing to generate data.

  The CDMA communication unit 51 has a function for performing wireless communication by a known CDMA method (Code Division Multiple Access). The CDMA communication unit 51 includes an antenna that transmits and receives a carrier wave for wireless communication using the CDMA system. For example, image data transmission / reception processing, audio data transmission / reception processing, GPS positioning time information and geographic information Transmission / reception processing, IP address transmission / reception processing, and transmission processing of input information input via the operation unit 25 can be performed.

  The wireless communication unit 52 has a function for performing wireless communication by a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) system. The wireless communication unit 52 includes an antenna that transmits and receives a carrier wave for performing wireless communication by the wireless LAN method, and together with the CDMA communication unit 52 or instead of the CDMA communication unit 52, image data transmission / reception processing, Voice data transmission / reception processing, time information and geographic information transmission / reception processing related to GPS positioning, IP address transmission / reception processing, and transmission processing of input information input via the operation unit 25 can be performed. If the client terminal 1 includes the CDMA communication unit 51, the wireless communication unit 52 is not an essential component.

  The GPS receiving unit 53 has a function of performing GPS positioning. More specifically, the GPS receiver 53 measures the time required to receive each radio wave based on the radio wave transmission time information included in the radio waves sent from a plurality of GPS satellites, and calculates the time. The time information shown is sent to the CPU 50. The CPU 50 can calculate information on the latitude and longitude of the location of the client terminal 2 based on the acquired time information.

  The camera 54 has a function of acquiring still image data. The camera 54 may be capable of acquiring moving image data. As the camera 54, an imaging mechanism configured to capture an image, which is configured by a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor or the like, can be used. For example, the camera 54 performs various processes on a photographing lens that is moved in the photographing optical axis direction by a motor, a CCD that captures an image formed by the photographing lens, and an analog imaging signal output from the CCD. And an imaging signal processing circuit for converting into digital image data. An image photographed by the camera 54 is processed by an application program driven by the CPU 50 to be transmitted to the management server 2 via the CDMA communication unit 51 or the wireless communication unit 52, displayed on the display 55, Or 59.

The display 55 is, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an OELD (Organic Electro Luminescence).
Display; organic EL display). The display 55 outputs and displays various information necessary for the user to use the client terminal 1 in accordance with an input signal from the CPU 50.

The operation unit 56 has a function of receiving an operation input by the user and sending the input signal to the CPU 50. Examples of the operation unit 56 are a keyboard, a mouse, and a numeric keypad.
The client terminal 1 may be a touch panel display in which the display 55 and the operation unit 56 are integrated. As the touch panel display, a known type such as a capacitance type, an electromagnetic induction type, an infrared type, a surface acoustic wave type, or a resistive film type can be adopted.

  The speaker 57 has a function of reproducing and emitting sound data. The microphone 58 has a function of collecting sound for recording voice. Known speakers 57 and microphones 58 can be used.

The memory 59 is a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a ROM (Read
This is a storage device composed of a non-volatile memory such as “Only Memory”. For example, an IP address that is identification information on the network is stored in the storage area of the volatile memory. On the other hand, for example, data such as image data, audio data, user information, and the telephone number of the client terminal 1 are stored in the storage area of the nonvolatile memory.

Next, the hardware configuration of the management server 2 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the management server 2 includes a CPU 60, a network communication unit 61, a position information calculation unit 62, an image processing unit 63, and a memory 64. The management server 2 is not limited to the one computer having all of its functions, and may be constructed by sharing the functions among a plurality of computers.

  The CPU 60 is connected to various devices 61 to 64 included in the server 1 and has a function of controlling the various devices. For example, the CPU 60 sends the time information received by the network communication unit 61 to the position information calculation unit 62 and grasps the current position of the client terminal 1. Further, the CPU 60 stores the image data received by the network communication unit 61 in the memory 63, reads out the image data from the memory 63, sends it to the image processing unit 63, controls the image processing unit 63, and reads out the image data Can be subjected to predetermined image processing.

  The network communication unit 61 has a function of transmitting / receiving data to / from a mobile communication network or a general telephone line network via a network such as the Internet. More specifically, the network communication unit 61 can perform processing related to data transmission / reception of image data, position information obtained by GPS positioning, and data of an IP address.

  The position information calculation unit 62 performs GPS positioning by using the time information received from the client terminal 1 via the network communication unit 61 and the position of the GPS satellite stored in the memory 64 of the management server 2. Can be calculated.

  The image processing unit 63 is information processing means including a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) that performs image processing. The CPU 60 can control the image processing unit 63 according to a predetermined program and perform image processing on the image data stored in the memory 64. Note that the program executed by the CPU 601 may be acquired from another device through communication with the other device. For example, in the present invention, a plurality of effect processing programs are stored in the memory 64 of the management server 2. The image processing unit 63 can perform effect processing on the face image of the user stored in the memory 64 in accordance with the effect processing program. The image processing unit 63 can also embed a face image subjected to effect processing into the main image of the electronic ticket stored in the memory 64 to generate image data of the electronic ticket. The image processing unit 63 generates various image data in response to a command from the CPU 60 and stores the generated image data in the memory 64.

  The memory 64 is a storage device having a volatile memory such as a RAM and a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM. For example, in the storage area of the volatile memory, image data received from the client terminal 1, position information of the client terminal 1 as a result of GPS positioning, the IP address of the client terminal 1 received by the network communication unit 61, Image data generated by the image processing unit 63 is stored in a list. Further, the data stored in the storage area of the nonvolatile memory may be stored in the storage area of the volatile memory.

Next, the hardware configuration of the authentication side terminal 3 will be described.
In the electronic ticket system 100 of the present invention, the authentication side terminal 3 is not necessarily required. As described above, the authentication-side terminal 3 is for an attendant deployed at an entrance of a concert hall or the like to refer to the contents of the effect process at the current time. For example, the effect process time table is printed on each attendant. If the printed matter is distributed, it is not necessary to use the authenticating terminal 3.
As shown in FIG. 1, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the authentication side terminal 3 includes a CPU 70, a network communication unit 71, a monitor 72, a camera 73, and a memory 74. However, as the authentication-side terminal 3, a device having only a monitor can be employed.

  As the network communication unit 71, a known unit having a function of transmitting / receiving data to / from a mobile communication network or a general telephone network via a network such as the Internet can be adopted. The monitor 72 is a display device such as an LCD or an OELD. The camera 73 is a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor or the like that can acquire still image data or moving image data. The camera 73 may meet a device incorporated in the authentication-side terminal 3, or may be a digital camera connected to the authentication-side terminal 3 through an external connection I / F. The memory 64 is a storage device having a volatile memory such as a RAM or a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM. The authentication side terminal 3 may be provided with at least a monitor, and for example, a relatively inexpensive notebook personal computer may be used.

(3. Functional configuration of electronic ticket system)
Next, the functional configuration of the electronic ticket system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The plurality of client terminals 1, management server 2, and authentication side terminal 3 that construct the electronic ticket system 100 have the hardware configuration described above. The plurality of client terminals 1, the management server 2, and the authentication side terminal 3 read a program stored in the memory by the CPU, perform a predetermined calculation, and execute various functions according to the program. That is, the functional means described below is executed by the hardware configuration according to the program.

As shown in FIG. 2, the client terminal 1 includes a terminal control unit 10, a photographing unit 11, a transmission unit 12, a reception unit 13, a display unit 14, and a position information acquisition unit 15.
The terminal control means 10 is connected to these elements 11 to 15 and has a function for controlling each element.

  The photographing means 11 of the client terminal 1 has a function for acquiring image data for identifying the user himself / herself, such as a user's face photograph. The image data acquired by the photographing unit 11 is used when generating an electronic ticket. The image data acquired by the photographing means 11 is not limited to still image data, and includes moving image data. In other words, when generating an electronic ticket, not only still image data but also moving image data can be embedded in the main image of the electronic ticket. The image data acquired by the photographing unit 11 is stored in the memory of the client terminal.

  The transmission means 12 of the client terminal 1 has a function for transmitting various information to the management server 2. Examples of information transmitted to the management server 2 via the transmission unit 12 include image data acquired by the imaging unit 11, current position information of the client terminal 1 acquired by the position information acquisition unit 15, and the client terminal 1. Input ticket purchase information (ticket identification information, payment card number, etc.), user information that owns the client terminal 1, individual identification information of the client terminal 1, a ticket issuance request to the management server 2, and the like.

  The receiving means 13 of the client terminal 1 has a function for receiving various information transmitted from the management server 2. Examples of information received from the management server 2 include ticket sales information (event name, artist name, date and time, venue, seat, price, etc.) and ticket data of an electronic ticket generated by the management server 2. . Information acquired by the receiving means 13 is stored in the memory of the client terminal.

  The display unit 14 of the client terminal 1 has a function of displaying the electronic ticket as an image based on the ticket data of the electronic ticket received by the receiving unit 13. More specifically, in the electronic ticket system of the present invention, the ticket data of the electronic ticket includes an image obtained by performing an effect process on the user's face image data. The display unit 14 of the client terminal displays an electronic ticket including an image on which the effect process has been performed as image data.

  The location information acquisition means 15 of the client terminal 1 has a function for acquiring information on its current location. The current position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 15 is transmitted to the management server 2 via the transmission unit 12. The acquisition and transmission processing of the current position information may be performed based on an action (for example, operation of the operation unit) by the user, or may be automatically performed periodically.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2, the management server 2 includes a management control unit 20, an electronic ticket database 21, an effect type database 22, a reception unit 23, an effect processing unit 24, and a ticket generation unit 25. , A transmission means 26 and a user information database 27.
The management control means 20 is connected to these elements 21 to 26 and has a function for controlling each element.

  The electronic ticket database 21 stores and manages various electronic tickets. In the present specification, “electronic ticket” means a collection of information necessary for displaying a ticket required to enter a concert venue or the like on the display means 14 of the client terminal 1. FIG. 3 conceptually shows an example of the data structure of an electronic ticket that can be used in the present invention. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the electronic ticket includes the identification number (No) data assigned to each electronic ticket, the data of the main body image for displaying the electronic ticket on the screen, and the validity of the electronic ticket. Data on date and time, data on available positions regarding areas (areas) where electronic tickets can be used, and data on used positions regarding areas (areas) where electronic tickets are used are included. Further, the electronic ticket may include other ticket information (event name, artist name, date and time of the event, day of the week, venue, seat, ticket price, number of tickets sold, etc.). It is constructed by associating and storing various data as described above.

  More specifically, the main image of the electronic ticket is the electronic ticket data of the existing printed matter. The main image includes the ticket information such as the event name, artist name, the date and time of the event, the venue location, etc. In addition, it is possible to publish content for making it easier to visually distinguish from other tickets. The content included in the main body image is not limited to a still image, and may be a moving image, or may be linked to audio. For example, in the case of a movie, a trailer video stream information is added to the main body image. You can do it too.

  In addition, by setting an available position for each electronic ticket, the user cannot receive the electronic ticket unless the user arrives at the set available position. The available position of each electronic ticket may be set near the entrance to the venue, for example. In addition, by setting a used position for each electronic ticket, it is possible to grasp that the electronic ticket has been used and prevent re-entry by the user. For this reason, the used position of each electronic ticket may be set, for example, inside the venue or near the exit of the venue.

  The effect type database 22 stores a plurality of effect processes performed on image data in association with each other at predetermined time intervals. That is, in the effect type database 22, information related to a plurality of effect processes (for example, images used for the effects and programs for executing the effect processes) are stored in the time table so as to be different according to the progress of time. . For example, FIG. 4 conceptually shows an example of a data structure for constructing the effect type database 22. As shown in FIG. 4, for an electronic ticket (No. 20120001), different effect processes (effect 1301 to effect 1406) are stored every 10 minutes. For this reason, the effect processing applied to the image data is updated at intervals of 10 minutes. The time interval at which the effect process is updated may be about 5 to 60 minutes. Further, the time interval at which the effect process is updated need not be a fixed interval, and may be irregular. Furthermore, the effect processing only needs to be changed to a different effect processing at least when transitioning from one time zone to the next time zone, and the same effect processing is used several times in different time zones. Also good. However, in order to prevent forgery of the electronic ticket, the effect processing is changed at intervals of about 5 to 15 minutes and stored in the time table so that different processing is performed in all time zones. preferable. The time table does not need to be created for 24 hours, and it is sufficient if the time table is about several hours from the start of entry to the venue.

  Further, the types of effect processing stored in the effect type database 22 are not particularly limited, and known types can be appropriately employed. The effect processing includes, for example, processing that adds other images (decorations such as hats and glasses, images of animal horns and ears, or characters) to a part of the user's face image, and analysis of the face image. Processing to edit the user's eyes, nose, mouth, contour, or hairstyle, etc., processing the face image into a point drawing style, colored pencil style, embroidery style, oil painting style, poster style, tearing style, or watercolor style One or a plurality of processes including a process of changing the background included in the face image and a process of adding a character such as an event name to a part of the face image may be performed. However, in the system of the present invention, the face image after the effect processing is used to visually authenticate the person. Therefore, the type of effect processing is the analysis of the face image and the other image other than the eyes, nose and mouth. Etc. are preferably given or edited.

  Specifically, from the viewpoint of preventing counterfeiting of electronic tickets, it is preferable to perform effect processing that cannot be easily imitated by known photo editing software such as Photoshop (registered trademark). For example, the effect processing unit 24 superimposes another image such as a logo for a concert name on the user's photograph. At this time, the effect processing means 24 analyzes the user's photograph, grasps the contour of the user's face and body, and specifies the position of the body of the user's face in the photograph. The image such as the above logo analyzes the contact point where the user's face and body overlap, and the part where the logo overlaps the user's face and body is distorted or made translucent to the user. The effect processing is performed so that the face of can be seen through. A program for performing such effect processing is preferably stored in the effect type database 22.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the time table of the effect type database 22 is associated with sample images (sample1301.jpg to sample1406.jpg) for each of the different effect processes (normal) depending on the time zone. May be stored. The sample image may be a sample of a face image that has been subjected to a corresponding effect process, or may be a sample of another image used in the corresponding effect process, a background, a character, or the like. Such a sample image is transmitted to the authentication side terminal 3 and displayed on the authentication display means 32.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the time table of the effect type database 22 stores effect processing that is performed when the electronic ticket has been used. That is, FIG. 4 stores the normal effect process and the used effect process, and the normal effect process and the used effect process are different types in a certain time zone. Yes. By doing so, it is possible to clearly distinguish between normal effect processing required at the time of entry and effect processing when the electronic ticket has been used. In this way, by storing the used effect processing in the effect type database 22, it is useful for preventing re-entry of the user. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the used effect processing may be stored in the time table so as to differ depending on the time zone. The time interval for changing the effect processing for normal use and the time interval for changing the effect processing for used may be different or the same.

The receiving means 23 of the management server 2 has a function for receiving various information transmitted by the transmitting means 12 of the client terminal 1. As described above, from the transmission unit 12 of the client terminal 1, the image data acquired by the imaging unit 11, the current position information of the client terminal 1 acquired by the position information acquisition unit 15, and the client terminal 1 are input. Since the ticket purchase information (ticket identification information, payment card number, etc.), user information that owns the client terminal 1, individual identification information of the client terminal 1, a ticket issuance request to the management server 2, etc. are transmitted, the management server 2 The receiving means 23 can receive such information as appropriate. User face image data, ticket purchase information, user information, individual identification information, and the like received by the receiving means 23 of the management server 2 are stored and managed in a user information database 27 described later.
The receiving unit 23 of the management server 2 can also receive various information transmitted by the transmitting unit 33 of the authentication side terminal 3. As will be described later, since the effect image is transmitted from the transmitting unit 33 of the authentication side terminal 3, the receiving unit 23 of the management server 2 receives the effect image. The received effect image is stored in the effect type database 22.

  The effect processing means 24 of the management server 2 reads out the user's face image data stored in the user information database 27 in response to a processing request from the management control means 20 and information on the effect processing from the effect type database 22. (For example, a program or the like) is read, and a function for effecting the face image data is provided. In particular, the effect processing means 24 refers to the time table of the effect type database 22, reads out the information of effect processing corresponding to the time when the processing request from the management control means 20 is met, and executes it. For example, the effect processing means 24 analyzes the face image in accordance with the program read from the effect type database 22, recognizes the location of the user's eyes, nose, mouth, and the like, Processing that performs effect processing is executed. The effect processing means 24 can also perform effect processing on the user's face image data using effect image data transmitted from the authentication side terminal 3 to be described later.

  The ticket generation unit 25 of the management server 2 reads out information related to the electronic ticket (for example, the main image of the electronic ticket) from the electronic ticket database 21 according to the control from the management control unit 20, and effects processing is performed by the effect processing unit 24. It has a function to generate ticket data by using the face image data. In other words, the ticket generation means 25 can generate the image data of the electronic ticket by embedding the face image data after the effect in the main body image.

The management server 2 has a function of transmitting ticket data generated by the transmission unit 26 and the ticket generation unit 25 to the client terminal 2. In addition, the transmission unit 26 of the management server 2 can transmit ticket sales information (event name, artist name, date and time, venue, seat, price, etc.) to the client terminal 2.
Further, the transmission means 26 of the management server 2 can transmit various information to the authentication side terminal 3. For example, the transmission means 26 of the management server 2 can transmit the effect processing sample image stored in the effect processing database 22 to the authenticating terminal 3.

  The user information database 27 of the management server 2 stores the user information of the user of the electronic ticket system of the present invention in association with the identification information (individual identification number) of the client terminal 1 held by the user. Examples of user information are a user identification number, a user's face image, name, gender, date of birth, age, address, occupation, email address, telephone number, hobby, account name, and password. The user information database 27 includes, as user information, purchase information (for example, an identification number of an electronic ticket) of an electronic ticket purchased by a user, an electronic ticket history (use history) that has been used, and the like. Is stored with the personal information of the person. The user information database 27 is updated as needed according to the purchase status and usage status of electronic tickets by each user.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2, the authentication-side terminal 3 includes an authentication control unit 30, an authentication display unit 31, an effect photographing unit 32, a transmission unit 33, and a reception unit 34.
The authentication control means 30 is connected to these elements 31 to 34 and has a function for controlling each element.

  The authentication display means 31 has a function for displaying images (sample images) relating to a plurality of effect processes stored in the effect type database 22 of the management server 2 in association with each other at predetermined time intervals. The authentication side terminal 3 may download a sample image related to the effect processing from the management server 2 via the receiving means 34 and display it on the authentication display means 31, or may be stored in advance in a local memory or the like. The displayed sample image may be displayed on the authentication display means 31. That is, if a staff member arranged at a venue such as a concert venue views the sample image displayed on the authentication display means 31, what kind of effect processing is applied to the user's face image at that time. It is sufficient to be able to confirm whether or not

  The effect photographing means 32 has a function for acquiring effect image data used for effect processing. As the effect image, for example, an image of the scenery of the venue on the day of the concert or a signboard may be used.

  The transmission means 33 of the authentication side terminal 3 has a function for transmitting the effect image data acquired by the effect photographing means 31 to the management server 2. The effect image data photographed by the effect photographing means 32 in this way is transmitted to the management server 2 via the transmission means 33 and stored in the effect type database 22. The effect image data stored in the effect type database 22 is used by the effect processing means 24 as part of the effect processing applied to the user's face image data. For example, the effect image data captured by the authentication side terminal 3 can be used as a background image of the user's face image.

  The receiving means 34 of the authentication side terminal 3 has a function for receiving information transmitted from the management server 2. For example, the receiving unit 34 of the authentication side terminal 3 can receive images (sample images) relating to a plurality of effect processes stored in the effect type database 22 of the management server 2 in association with each other at predetermined time intervals. . The received sample image or the like may be stored in the memory or the like of the authentication side terminal 3.

(4. Electronic ticket system processing flow)
Next, a flow of electronic ticket distribution processing in the electronic ticket system 100 having the above-described functional configuration will be described with reference to FIG.
First, electronic ticket sales processing using the electronic ticket system 100 will be described. In FIG. 5, the electronic ticket purchase process is shown in steps S1 to S6. The electronic ticket purchase process may be performed prior to an event such as a concert, or may be performed on the day of the event.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the electronic ticket sales process, first, purchase information (ticket identification information, settlement card number, etc.) desired by the user is input to the client terminal 1 (step S1). ). The input purchase information is temporarily stored in the memory of the client terminal 1.

  Next, the user's face image data is acquired by the photographing means 11 of the client terminal 1 (step S2). The acquired face image data is stored in a memory or the like of the client terminal 1. Note that the step of capturing a face image may be performed before the step of inputting ticket purchase information. Further, the process of capturing a face image can be replaced with a process of selecting face image data that has been previously captured and stored in the client terminal 1.

  Next, the terminal control means 10 of the client terminal 1 reads the ticket purchase information and face image data stored in the memory or the like, and also reads the individual identification information of the client terminal 1 to send the transmission means 12 of the client terminal 1. To send to. Then, the terminal control unit 10 transmits ticket purchase information, face image data, and individual identification information to the management server 2 via the transmission unit 16 (step S3).

  Next, the management control means 20 of the management server 2 receives various information transmitted from the client terminal 1 via the reception means 23 of the management server (step S3).

  Thereafter, the management control means 20 of the management server 2 stores the received ticket purchase information, face image data, individual identification information, and other information in the user information database 27 (step S4). Thereby, the user information database 27 is updated.

  In this way, the electronic ticket purchase process is completed (step S6). Note that the electronic ticket purchase process has been described mainly with respect to the process specific to the electronic ticket system of the present invention. In addition to the above-described process, a ticket purchase process performed in a known electronic ticket system. Just do. For example, when the user information database 27 is updated and the purchase of the electronic ticket by the user is confirmed, a message or the like describing the expense receipt items may be transmitted from the management server 2 to the client terminal 1.

  Next, electronic ticket distribution processing using the electronic ticket system 100 will be described. In FIG. 5, the electronic ticket distribution process is shown in steps S7 to S23. In the present invention, the electronic ticket distribution process is performed immediately before the user enters a venue such as a concert. That is, after the user receives the electronic ticket at the client terminal 1, the user needs to complete the entrance procedure to the venue within a period in which the effect processing applied to the electronic ticket is determined to be effective. . This will be described in detail below.

  In the electronic ticket distribution process, first, the terminal control means 10 of the client terminal 1 generates a signal for requesting ticket issuance (step S7). This ticket issuance request signal includes identification information of the client terminal 1 and identification information of the electronic ticket requesting issuance. The terminal control means 10 may generate a ticket issuance request signal when an application program stored in a memory or the like is activated, or automatically generates a ticket issuance request signal at regular intervals according to the application program. Alternatively, a ticket issue request signal may be generated in accordance with an operation by the user. Further, for example, when the user inputs a user ID and password for using this system to the client terminal 1 and logs in, the terminal control means 10 generates a signal for requesting ticket issue. It is good as well.

  Next, when a ticket issue request signal is generated, the terminal control means 10 sends a command to the position information acquisition means 15, and the position information acquisition means 15 acquires information on the current position of the client terminal 1 (step) S8). The current position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 15 can be temporarily stored in a memory.

  Next, the terminal control means 10 of the client terminal 1 sends the current position information to the transmission means 16 of the client terminal 1 together with the generated ticket issue request signal. Then, the terminal control unit 10 transmits the ticket issue request signal and the current position information to the management server 2 via the transmission unit 16 (step S9).

  Next, the management control means 20 of the management server 2 receives the ticket issue request signal and the current position information transmitted from the client terminal 1 via the reception means 23 of the management server (step S10). The received information may be temporarily stored in the memory of the management server 2 or the like.

Next, the management control means 20 of the management server 2 analyzes the identification information of the client terminal 1 included in the received ticket issuance request signal and the identification information of the electronic ticket requesting issuance. Then, the management control means 20 refers to the user information database 27 to determine whether or not the client terminal 1 that has made the ticket issue request has already used the electronic ticket (step S11). That is, the user information database 27 records an electronic ticket usage history. Therefore, referring to the use history of the electronic ticket, the management control means 20 can determine whether or not the client terminal 1 that has issued the ticket issue request has already used the electronic ticket.
Note that, when the client terminal 1 uses the electronic ticket, the process of updating the usage history of the user information database 27 is performed in step S18 described later.

  Next, when it is determined in step S11 that the electronic ticket requested to be issued has not been used, the management control means 20 analyzes the current position information received from the client terminal 1, and the current position of the client terminal 1 is analyzed. Is included in the usable position of the electronic ticket (step S12). That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the electronic ticket database 21 stores information about the electronic ticket usable position together with the electronic ticket identification information. For this reason, referring to the electronic ticket database 21, the management control means 20 can determine whether or not the current position of the client terminal 1 is included in an available position of the electronic ticket.

  Next, when it is determined in step S12 that the current position of the client terminal 1 is included in the available position of the electronic ticket, the management control unit 20 determines the current time (step S13). That is, it is preferable that the management control unit 20 determines that the time when the current position of the client terminal 1 is confirmed is the current time. However, the management control means 20 can also determine, for example, the current time when the ticket issue request signal is generated by the client terminal 1 as the current time. The management control means 20 may recognize the time at any timing during the processing from when the ticket issuance request signal is generated until the time is determined in step S11 as the current time. The management control unit 20 transmits the processing request for effect processing to the effect processing unit 24 together with the time determined as the current time. For example, the processing signal for the effect processing includes an identification signal of the client terminal 1 that has issued the ticket issuance request.

  Next, the effect processing means 24 reads out the effect processing corresponding to the time in the processing request from the management control means 20 from the effect type database 22 and issues a ticket from the user information database 27 under the control of the management control means 20. Read the face image data of the user who made the request. Then, the effect processing means 24 performs the read effect processing on the user's face image data (step S14). That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the effect type database 22 includes a time table. By referring to this time table, the effect processing means 24 is at the time in the processing request from the management control means 20. The corresponding effect processing can be read out. Further, when effect processing is performed, the effect processing means 24 may read out the effect image data acquired by the authentication side terminal 3 from the effect type database 22 and use it as a part of the effect processing. For example, the effect image data captured by the authentication side terminal 3 can be used as a background image of the user's face image. The face image data after the effect subjected to the effect processing is temporarily stored in the memory or the like of the management server 2.

  Next, the ticket generation means 25 reads the electronic ticket main body image from the electronic ticket database 21, embeds the face image data subjected to the effect processing by the effect processing means 24 in a part of the main body image, and generates ticket data. (Step S15). Ticket data is data for displaying an electronic ticket as an image. Since the main image of the electronic ticket includes the event name, artist name, date and time, etc., adding a face image (after the effect) to the main image makes it look like a ticket with a face photo. An example of a ticket image obtained by visualizing the ticket data generated by the ticket generation unit 25 is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, in the present invention, the face image after effect processing is incorporated into a part of the ticket. The ticket data generated by the ticket generation unit 25 is temporarily stored in the memory of the management server 2 or the like.

  Next, the management control means 20 of the management server 2 reads the ticket data stored in the memory or the like and sends it to the transmission means 26 of the management server 2. Then, the management control unit 20 transmits the ticket data to the client terminal 1 via the transmission unit 26 (Step S16).

  Next, the terminal control means 10 of the client terminal 1 receives the ticket data transmitted from the management server 2 via the receiving means 13 of the client terminal 1 (step S21). The received ticket data is temporarily stored in the memory of the client terminal 1 or the like.

  Next, the terminal control means 10 of the client terminal 1 sends the received ticket data to the display means 14. The display unit 14 displays the electronic ticket as an image based on the ticket data (step S14). This electronic ticket is given a face image that has been subjected to effect processing that is used only during a certain time period. An example of an electronic ticket is shown in FIG. The user displays the electronic ticket to which the face image after the effect is given on the display means 14 of the client terminal 1 and presents it to a staff member standing near the entrance of the concert venue. At this time, a sample image downloaded from the effect type database 22 of the management server 2 is displayed on the authentication-side terminal 3 arranged in a range where the clerk can visually recognize. This sample image is an image related to genuine effect processing according to the current time zone. Accordingly, the clerk visually checks the face image displayed on the client terminal 1 against the user's face, authenticates the user, and effects the face image displayed on the client terminal 1 and the authenticating terminal. By comparing the effects of the sample image displayed in 3, the authenticity of the electronic ticket can be confirmed. This completes the electronic ticket distribution process (step S23).

  Next, a process when the management control unit 20 determines in step S11 that the electronic ticket requested to be issued has been used will be described. In such a case, the management control means 20 performs a process for determining the current time (step S19). At this time, as in step S13, the management control means 20 recognizes the time at any timing between the generation of the ticket issuance request signal and the determination of the time in step S19 as the current time. That's fine. The management control unit 20 transmits the processing request for effect processing to the effect processing unit 24 together with the time determined as the current time. At this time, the management control unit 20 requests the effect processing unit 24 to perform the effect processing when the electronic ticket has been used.

  Next, the effect processing unit 24 reads the used effect processing from the effect type database 22 according to the time in the processing request from the management control unit 20 in accordance with the control of the management control unit 20. The effect processing means 24 also reads out the face image data of the user who made the ticket issue request from the user information database 27. Then, the effect processing means 24 performs the read used effect processing on the face image data of the user (step S20). That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the effect process when the electronic ticket has been used is stored in the effect type database 22 as being different from the normal effect process. For this reason, the effect processing means 24 can apply the used effect processing different from the normal effect processing to the face image data of the user. The face image data after the effect is temporarily stored in the memory of the management server 2 or the like.

  Thereafter, the management control unit 20 sends the face image data subjected to the used effect processing to the ticket generation unit 35. The subsequent processing after the generation of ticket data is the same as the above-described steps S15 to S23. However, if re-entry to the concert venue is prohibited depending on the event situation, if the face image included in the electronic ticket presented by the user has been used for effect processing, The clerk considers the user to be a re-entry and can call for not to re-enter the venue.

  Subsequently, a process when the management control unit 20 determines in step S12 that the current position of the client terminal 1 is not included in the available position of the electronic ticket will be described. In this case, the management control means 20 analyzes the current position information received from the client terminal 1, and determines whether or not the current position of the client terminal 1 is included in the used position of the electronic ticket (step S117). . That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the electronic ticket database 21 stores information on the used position of the electronic ticket together with the identification information of the electronic ticket. Therefore, referring to the electronic ticket database 21, the management control means 20 can determine whether or not the current position of the client terminal 1 is included in the used position of the electronic ticket.

  Next, when it is determined in step S17 that the current position of the client terminal 1 is included in the used position of the electronic ticket, the management control means 20 determines that the user of the client terminal 1 who has issued the ticket issue request It is determined that the use of the ticket has been completed, and the fact is recorded in the user information database 27 (step S18). That is, the use history of the electronic ticket stored in the user information database 27 is updated. The use history of the electronic ticket updated at this time is obtained when the management control means 20 determines whether or not the client terminal 1 that has issued the ticket issue request has already used the electronic ticket in step S11 described above. To be referenced.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S17 that the current position of the client terminal 1 is not included in the used position of the electronic ticket, the management control means 20 ends the electronic ticket distribution process (step S21). In such a case, it can be seen that the current position of the client terminal 1 is neither the usable position nor the used position of the electronic ticket. Therefore, the management control unit 20 determines that the current position of the client terminal 1 is in a position where the electronic ticket cannot be used, and ends the distribution process to prevent misuse of the electronic ticket. At this time, the management control means 20 of the management server 2 may transmit a message indicating that an electronic ticket cannot be sent to the client terminal 1.

  In step S17, when it is determined that the current position of the client terminal 1 is included in the used position of the electronic ticket, in the subsequent steps S18 to S23, the same processing as described above can be performed. That is, in such a case, the electronic ticket including the face image subjected to the effect processing when the electronic ticket has been used is displayed on the display unit 14 of the client terminal 1.

  An example of the electronic ticket system according to the present invention has been described above. However, the configuration of the electronic ticket system and the electronic ticket use process described above show one embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to this. It is not something.

  The present invention relates to an electronic ticket system that distributes electronic tickets issued electronically and distributed via the Internet or the like to client terminals held by users. Therefore, the present invention can be suitably used in the information communication industry and the service industry.

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Claims (5)

An electronic ticket system in which a client terminal (1) and a management server (2) for distributing an electronic ticket are connected to each other via a telecommunication line,
The client terminal (1)
Photographing means (11) for acquiring image data;
Client transmission means (12) for transmitting the image data acquired by the photographing means (11) to the management server;
The management server (2)
An electronic ticket database (21) storing information on electronic tickets;
An effect type database (22) that stores a plurality of effect processes performed on image data in association with each other at predetermined time intervals;
A server receiving means (23) for receiving the image data transmitted by the client transmitting means (12);
Effect processing means for reading out the effect processing corresponding to the time when the ticket issuance request is made from the effect type database (22), and applying the read effect processing to the image data received by the receiving means (23) of the server. (24) and
Ticket generation means (25) for reading information about the electronic ticket from the electronic ticket database (21) and generating ticket data using the effect image data subjected to the effect processing by the effect processing means (24);
Server transmission means (26) for transmitting the ticket data generated by the ticket generation means (25) to the client terminal ( 1 ),
The client terminal (1) further includes:
A client receiving means (13) for receiving the ticket data transmitted by the server transmitting means (26);
An electronic ticket system comprising: display means (14) for displaying an electronic ticket including the effect image data as an image based on the ticket data received by the receiving means (13) of the client. The client terminal (1)
It further has position information acquisition means (15) for acquiring current position information regarding its current position,
Transmitting the current position information acquired by the position information acquisition means (15) to the management server (2) via the transmission means (12) of the client;
The management server (2)
The electronic ticket database (21) stores usable location information that can be used in association with the electronic ticket,
The use stored in the electronic ticket database (21) when the current location information transmitted by the transmission means (12) of the client terminal ( 1 ) is received by the reception means (23) of the server Management control means (20) for inquiring the possible position information and the current position information and sending a ticket issuance request to the effect processing means (24) when the current position information matches the use position information. The electronic ticket system according to claim 1. The client terminal (1)
It further has position information acquisition means (15) for acquiring current position information regarding its current position,
Transmitting the current position information acquired by the position information acquisition means (15) to the management server (2) via the transmission means (12) of the client;
The management server (2)
Stored in the electronic ticket database (21) is used position information corresponding to the electronic ticket, at which the electronic ticket has been used,
The used effect processing when the electronic ticket has been used is stored in the effect type database (22),
The use stored in the electronic ticket database (21) when the current location information transmitted by the transmission means (12) of the client terminal ( 1 ) is received by the reception means (23) of the server The used position information and the current position information are inquired. When the current position information matches the used position information, the used effect processing is performed on the image data received by the receiving means (23) of the server. The electronic ticket system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising management control means (20) for controlling the effect processing means (24). An authentication side terminal (3),
The authentication side terminal (3)
The authentication-side display means (31) capable of displaying images relating to the plurality of effect processes stored in association with each time of a predetermined interval in the effect type database (22). The electronic ticket system described in Crab. An authentication side terminal (3),
The authenticating terminal (3)
Effect photographing means (32) for obtaining effect image data used for effect processing;
Further comprising: a transmitting means (33) of the authenticating terminal for transmitting the effect image data acquired by the effect photographing means ( 32 ) to the management server (2),
The management server (2)
The effect image data transmitted by the transmitting means (33) of the authentication side terminal is received via the receiving means (23) of the server,
The effect image data received by the receiving means (23) of the server is stored in the effect type database (22), and
When the effect processing means (24) performs the effect processing on the image data received by the receiving means (23) of the server, the effect image data stored in the effect type database (22) is stored. The electronic ticket system according to claim 1 to be used.

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