WO2008026863A1 - Railroad car ticket selling system and method by cyber using sms - Google Patents

Railroad car ticket selling system and method by cyber using sms Download PDF

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WO2008026863A1
WO2008026863A1 PCT/KR2007/004126 KR2007004126W WO2008026863A1 WO 2008026863 A1 WO2008026863 A1 WO 2008026863A1 KR 2007004126 W KR2007004126 W KR 2007004126W WO 2008026863 A1 WO2008026863 A1 WO 2008026863A1
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  • the present invention relates to a cyber train ticket sales system and method using a short message service (SMS), in which a user can purchase train tickets for changing trains while traveling in a train thereby conveniently traveling by train.
  • SMS short message service
  • the ticket service providing system comprises a database for storing user information on issuers and purchasers of event tickets and information on issued tickets, a communication module for exchanging necessary data with a terminal connected to a network, and a control module for analyzing data received from the communication module and controlling the database based on the result of the analysis to thereby perform on-line processes of issuing tickets, transmitting the issued tickets, making a payment, and approving the payment.
  • An object of the present invention conceived to solve the aforementioned problems is to provide a cyber train ticket sales system and method using SMS, in which a user can purchase train tickets for changing trains while traveling in a train whereby the user can conveniently travel by train.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a cyber train ticket sales system and method using SMS, wherein information on a cyber train ticket transmitted to a client" s cellular phone through SMS is provided to a train, and thus a train crew can examine the cyber train ticket.
  • a cyber train ticket sales system using SMS including a client connectible to the Internet and a sales server for selling a train ticket to the client, wherein the sales server comprises a seat management module for providing a connected client with seat status by a train type in real-time; a ticket sales module for registering information on a purchaser, information on a selected ticket, and a phone number, and issuing a cyber train ticket if the client requests purchase of the train tickets; a payment module for providing the client with a payment means for making a payment for the cyber train ticket in connection with the ticket sales module, and storing and managing payment details; an SMS management module for transmitting the issued cyber train ticket to the phone number registered when the cyber train ticket is purchased through SMS if the payment is made; a transfer-to-crew module for providing the issuance information to a target train of the issued cyber train ticket if the cyber train ticket is issued; and a control module for controlling data flow between the modules.
  • the sales server comprises a seat management module for providing a connected client with seat status by a train type
  • the system may further comprise a member management module for registering a ticket purchaser who desires to receive a cyber train ticket to a cellular phone through the wired or wireless Internet as a member and storing and managing information on the ticket purchaser; and a cancellation management module for receiving the return number of the cyber train ticket and a refund account number together with information on the purchaser if the issued train ticket is cancelled, confirming whether the received information is matched to the ticket issuance information, and if the information is matched, transferring refund amount to the refund account based on refund details.
  • a member management module for registering a ticket purchaser who desires to receive a cyber train ticket to a cellular phone through the wired or wireless Internet as a member and storing and managing information on the ticket purchaser
  • a cancellation management module for receiving the return number of the cyber train ticket and a refund account number together with information on the purchaser if the issued train ticket is cancelled, confirming whether the received information is matched to the ticket issuance information, and if the information is matched, transferring refund amount to the refund account based on
  • a cyber train ticket sales system using SMS is advantageous in that a user can purchase train tickets for changing trains while traveling in a train whereby the user can conveniently travel by train.
  • a cyber train ticket transmitted to a customer" s cellular phone through SMS is provided to a train, and thus a train crew can examine the cyber train ticket.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a cyber train ticket sales system using SMS according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a sales server according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of issuing a cyber train ticket using SMS according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of returning a cyber train ticket according to the present invention. Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a cyber train ticket sales system using SMS according to the present invention
  • Fig. 2 is a block diagram of a sales server according to the present invention
  • Fig. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of issuing a cyber train ticket using SMS according to the present invention
  • Fig. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of returning a cyber train ticket according to the present invention.
  • a cyber train ticket sales system using SMS if a train ticket purchaser connects to a sales server 20 for issuing train tickets through a client 10, such as a computer, notebook computer, cellular phone, or the like, which is connected to the wired or wireless Internet and then purchases train tickets, a cyber train ticket can be issued and transmitted through SMS to a cellular phone 50 registered by the client, and the purchaser can use the cyber train ticket. Accordingly, a user traveling by train can show the cyber train ticket received in the cellular phone to a crew working at a gate or in a train, so that the crew can examine the cyber train ticket. Therefore, since the user can purchase train tickets for changing trains while traveling in a train, the user can conveniently travel by train.
  • the sales server 20 comprises a member management module 22, a seat management module 24, a ticket sales module 26, a payment module 29, an SMS management module 30, a transfer-to-crew module 32, a cancellation management module 34, and a variety of databases 36 to 44.
  • the member management module 22 registers a ticket purchaser, who desires to receive a cyber train ticket into a cellular phone through the wired or wireless Internet, as a member, stores information on the ticket purchaser in the member database (DB) 36, and manages the stored member information.
  • DB member database
  • the member registration is not absolutely necessary to purchase a train ticket, if a member purchases train tickets, railroad mileage is accumulated as a benefit.
  • a name, a phone number, and the like are stored as member information.
  • the seat management module 24 stores reservation status of each seat in the seat status DB 38 by the train type and provides the reservation status to the connected client in real-time. At this time, the seat information stored in the seat status DB 38 is updated in real-time in connection with ticket offices.
  • the ticket sales module 26 receives information on the purchaser and the selected tickets when the connected client 10, such as a computer, a cellular phone, or the like, requests purchase of tickets, and stores information on issuance of a cyber train ticket in the ticket sales DB 40.
  • the issuance information of the cyber train ticket includes a boarding date, train number, train type, starting and arriving stations, starting time, seat number, return number, and the like.
  • the ticket sales module 26 may include an authentication number management module 28, which randomly transmits an authentication number stored in the authentication number DB 42 to the registered phone number in order to confirm authenticity of the phone number and if an authenticity number is received from the client 10, confirms whether the received authenticity number is the same as the transmitted authenticity number.
  • the payment module 29 provides the client with a payment means, such as a credit card number input field, a deposit- without-passbook input field, or the like, in order to pay for the cyber train ticket in connection with the ticket sales module 26, and stores and manages payment details in the payment DB 44.
  • a payment means such as a credit card number input field, a deposit- without-passbook input field, or the like
  • the SMS management module 30 transmits, through SMS, the cyber train ticket issued from the ticket sales module 26 to the phone number registered when the cyber train ticket is purchased.
  • the transfer-to-crew module 32 provides issuance information to a target train 60 of the issued train ticket.
  • a train crew can confirm the issuance information and use it as a reference when examining train tickets.
  • the cancellation management module 34 receives the return number of the cyber train ticket and a refund account number, together with information on the purchaser of the train tickets, and confirms whether the received information is matched to the ticket issuance information stored in the ticket sales DB 40. If they are matched, the cancellation management module stores refund details in a refund DB, transfers refund amount into the refund account, and stores money transfer details into the payment DB 44.
  • control module 35 controls data flow between the modules 23 to 34.
  • the seat management module 24 of the sales server updates information on each seat of all types of trains in real-time in connection with ticket offices where train tickets sold off-line and stores the information in the seat reservation state DB 38 (step S31).
  • a purchaser who desires to purchase a cyber train ticket connects to the sales server 20 through the client 10, such as a computer, cellular phone, wireless terminal, or the like, which is connected to the wired or wireless Internet (step S32).
  • the client 10 such as a computer, cellular phone, wireless terminal, or the like
  • a purchaser who desires to receive benefits such as railroad mileage or the like when purchasing cyber train tickets can use the benefits after registering as a member by inputting a name, phone number, identification (ID), password, and the like.
  • the ticket purchaser searches for information on seats by the date, time, and train type, which the train ticket sales sever is provided to the client 10, and selects desired seats (step S33). Then, the ticket purchaser inputs the phone number of a cellular phone in which a cyber train ticket is stored, and pays for the ticket (step S34). At this time, as for a payment method, an input field for receiving a credit card number, depositing money without passbook, or using cyber points is used as a payment means, and the payment details are stored in the payment DB 44.
  • the ticket sales module 26 stores issuance information including a boarding date, train number, train type, starting and arriving stations, starting time, seat number, return number, and the like in the ticket sales DB 40 and issues a cyber train ticket (step S35).
  • an authentication number stored in the authentication number DB 42 is transmitted to the phone number input by the purchaser (step S36). If the authentication number transmitted from the client is received, it is confirmed whether the authentication number received from the client is the same as the transmitted authentication number (step S37). [29] If the authentication numbers are the same (step S38), the SMS management module 30 transmits the issued cyber train ticket to the registered phone number through SMS (step S39). At this time, if the authentication number transmitted from the client is different from the authentication number provided by the sales server, mismatch of the authentication numbers is displayed, and the authentication number is received again from the client (step S40).
  • a purchaser who desires to request a refund after purchasing a cyber train ticket connects to the sales server 20 through the client 10, such as a computer, cellular phone, wireless terminal, or the like, which is connected to the wired or wireless Internet (step S51). At this time, if the purchaser is a member, sales details can be easily confirmed by inputting an ID and a password.
  • step S52 If the sales server receives the name and phone number of the purchaser and the return number contained in the cyber train ticket from the client (step S52), the sales server determines whether the information received from the client is the same as the information stored in the ticket sales DB 40 (step S53).
  • step S54 If the sales server approves that the information received from the client is the same as the information stored in the ticket sales DB 40, the purchaser of the cyber train ticket inputs a refund account number through the client 10 (step S54).
  • the sales server 20 transfers refund amount to the refund account of the purchaser and stores refund details in the payment DB (step S55). At this time, if the purchaser is a member, the mileage accumulated when the member purchased the tickets is withdrawn, and the withdrawn mileage details are stored in the member DB 36.
  • step S56 If the purchased cyber train ticket is returned, the refund information is provided to the target train of the issued cyber train ticket, so that a train crew can confirm the cyber train ticket (step S56).

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a cyber train ticket sales system using a short message service (SMS), in which a user can purchase train tickets for changing trains while traveling in a train thereby conveniently traveling by train. The present invention provides a cyber train ticket sales system, including a client connectible to the Internet and a sales server for selling a train ticket to the client, wherein the sales server comprises a seat management module for providing a connected client with seat status by a train type in real-time; a ticket sales module for registering information on a purchaser, information on a selected ticket, and a phone number, and issuing a cyber train ticket if the client requests purchase of the train tickets; a payment module for providing the client with a payment means for making a payment for the cyber train ticket in connection with the ticket sales module, and storing and managing payment details; an SMS management module for transmitting the issued cyber train ticket to the phone number registered when the cyber train ticket is purchased through SMS if the payment is made; a transfer-to-crew module for providing the issuance information to a target train of the issued cyber train ticket if the cyber train ticket is issued; and a control module for controlling data flow between the modules.

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RAILROAD CAR TICKET SELLING SYSTEM AND METHOD
BY CYBER USING SMS
Technical Field
[1] The present invention relates to a cyber train ticket sales system and method using a short message service (SMS), in which a user can purchase train tickets for changing trains while traveling in a train thereby conveniently traveling by train. Background Art
[2] Generally, a user who desires to purchase train tickets or the like visits a railroad station by himself or herself to inquire about seat status at a train information center and purchase tickets, or reserves tickets through a telephone or the Internet and purchases the reserved tickets. In addition, a ticket service providing system and method using mobile communication for providing services related to various kinds of tickets have been proposed in Korean Laid-open Patent Publication No. 2002-81893, wherein the ticket service providing system comprises a database for storing user information on issuers and purchasers of event tickets and information on issued tickets, a communication module for exchanging necessary data with a terminal connected to a network, and a control module for analyzing data received from the communication module and controlling the database based on the result of the analysis to thereby perform on-line processes of issuing tickets, transmitting the issued tickets, making a payment, and approving the payment.
[3] In addition, a method of providing ticket reservation services using a wireless communication device has been proposed in Korean Laid-open Patent Publication No. 2005-0081879, wherein the method comprises the steps of: by a purchaser, connecting to a ticket sales server through a terminal and requesting reservation of tickets by specifying the number of persons; by the ticket sales server, checking seat reservation status corresponding to the requested tickets to construct information on seats that can be presently purchased in accordance with the requested number of persons and to transmit the seat information to the terminal of the purchaser; by the purchaser, selecting desired seats based on the received seat information; and by the ticket sales server, updating the seat reservation status after a payment for the selected seats is made, whereby, the on-line ticket sales server checks current ticket reservation status of each seat in real-time and artificial intelligently suggests the purchaser with information on seats that can be reserved in accordance with the requested number of persons so that the purchaser can select seats, and thus the purchaser can comparatively easily select appropriate seats on-line in accordance with the desired number of persons.
[4] However, in Korean Laid-open Patent Publication Nos. 2002-81893 and
2005-0081879, although a user can receive train tickets through SMS, the user should visit a railroad station and receive examinable tickets from a crew or through an unmanned ticketing machine in order to use the train tickets. However, the method of purchasing train tickets has a problem in that if a user does not know how to handle the unmanned ticketing machine, it takes excessive time to purchase the train tickets.
[5] Furthermore, there is always inconvenience in that even when a user who travels by train desires to change trains in the course of the travel, the user should get off the train, purchase train tickets at a ticket office located out of a railroad station, return to the railroad station, and take another train. Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem
[6] An object of the present invention conceived to solve the aforementioned problems is to provide a cyber train ticket sales system and method using SMS, in which a user can purchase train tickets for changing trains while traveling in a train whereby the user can conveniently travel by train.Another object of the present invention is to provide a cyber train ticket sales system and method using SMS, wherein information on a cyber train ticket transmitted to a client" s cellular phone through SMS is provided to a train, and thus a train crew can examine the cyber train ticket. Technical Solution
[7] According to the present invention for achieving the object, there is provided a cyber train ticket sales system using SMS, including a client connectible to the Internet and a sales server for selling a train ticket to the client, wherein the sales server comprises a seat management module for providing a connected client with seat status by a train type in real-time; a ticket sales module for registering information on a purchaser, information on a selected ticket, and a phone number, and issuing a cyber train ticket if the client requests purchase of the train tickets; a payment module for providing the client with a payment means for making a payment for the cyber train ticket in connection with the ticket sales module, and storing and managing payment details; an SMS management module for transmitting the issued cyber train ticket to the phone number registered when the cyber train ticket is purchased through SMS if the payment is made; a transfer-to-crew module for providing the issuance information to a target train of the issued cyber train ticket if the cyber train ticket is issued; and a control module for controlling data flow between the modules. Preferably, the system may further comprise a member management module for registering a ticket purchaser who desires to receive a cyber train ticket to a cellular phone through the wired or wireless Internet as a member and storing and managing information on the ticket purchaser; and a cancellation management module for receiving the return number of the cyber train ticket and a refund account number together with information on the purchaser if the issued train ticket is cancelled, confirming whether the received information is matched to the ticket issuance information, and if the information is matched, transferring refund amount to the refund account based on refund details.
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[8] As described above, a cyber train ticket sales system using SMS according to the present invention is advantageous in that a user can purchase train tickets for changing trains while traveling in a train whereby the user can conveniently travel by train.Further, there is an advantage in that information on a cyber train ticket transmitted to a customer" s cellular phone through SMS is provided to a train, and thus a train crew can examine the cyber train ticket. Brief Description of the Drawings
[9] Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a cyber train ticket sales system using SMS according to the present invention.
[10] Fig. 2 is a block diagram of a sales server according to the present invention.
[11] Fig. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of issuing a cyber train ticket using SMS according to the present invention.Fig. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of returning a cyber train ticket according to the present invention. Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
[12] Hereinafter, a cyber train ticket sales system and method using SMS according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a cyber train ticket sales system using SMS according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a block diagram of a sales server according to the present invention, Fig. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of issuing a cyber train ticket using SMS according to the present invention, and Fig. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of returning a cyber train ticket according to the present invention.
[13] As shown in Fig. 1, in a cyber train ticket sales system using SMS according to the present invention, if a train ticket purchaser connects to a sales server 20 for issuing train tickets through a client 10, such as a computer, notebook computer, cellular phone, or the like, which is connected to the wired or wireless Internet and then purchases train tickets, a cyber train ticket can be issued and transmitted through SMS to a cellular phone 50 registered by the client, and the purchaser can use the cyber train ticket. Accordingly, a user traveling by train can show the cyber train ticket received in the cellular phone to a crew working at a gate or in a train, so that the crew can examine the cyber train ticket. Therefore, since the user can purchase train tickets for changing trains while traveling in a train, the user can conveniently travel by train.
[14] The sales server according to the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 2. The sales server 20 comprises a member management module 22, a seat management module 24, a ticket sales module 26, a payment module 29, an SMS management module 30, a transfer-to-crew module 32, a cancellation management module 34, and a variety of databases 36 to 44.
[15] The member management module 22 registers a ticket purchaser, who desires to receive a cyber train ticket into a cellular phone through the wired or wireless Internet, as a member, stores information on the ticket purchaser in the member database (DB) 36, and manages the stored member information. Although the member registration is not absolutely necessary to purchase a train ticket, if a member purchases train tickets, railroad mileage is accumulated as a benefit. Fundamentally, a name, a phone number, and the like are stored as member information.
[16] The seat management module 24 stores reservation status of each seat in the seat status DB 38 by the train type and provides the reservation status to the connected client in real-time. At this time, the seat information stored in the seat status DB 38 is updated in real-time in connection with ticket offices.
[17] The ticket sales module 26 receives information on the purchaser and the selected tickets when the connected client 10, such as a computer, a cellular phone, or the like, requests purchase of tickets, and stores information on issuance of a cyber train ticket in the ticket sales DB 40. At this time, the issuance information of the cyber train ticket includes a boarding date, train number, train type, starting and arriving stations, starting time, seat number, return number, and the like. In the meantime, the ticket sales module 26 may include an authentication number management module 28, which randomly transmits an authentication number stored in the authentication number DB 42 to the registered phone number in order to confirm authenticity of the phone number and if an authenticity number is received from the client 10, confirms whether the received authenticity number is the same as the transmitted authenticity number.
[18] The payment module 29 provides the client with a payment means, such as a credit card number input field, a deposit- without-passbook input field, or the like, in order to pay for the cyber train ticket in connection with the ticket sales module 26, and stores and manages payment details in the payment DB 44.
[19] If the payment is made through the payment module 29, the SMS management module 30 transmits, through SMS, the cyber train ticket issued from the ticket sales module 26 to the phone number registered when the cyber train ticket is purchased.
[20] If the cyber train ticket is issued in connection with the ticket sales module 26, the transfer-to-crew module 32 provides issuance information to a target train 60 of the issued train ticket. A train crew can confirm the issuance information and use it as a reference when examining train tickets.
[21] If the issued train tickets are canceled, the cancellation management module 34 receives the return number of the cyber train ticket and a refund account number, together with information on the purchaser of the train tickets, and confirms whether the received information is matched to the ticket issuance information stored in the ticket sales DB 40. If they are matched, the cancellation management module stores refund details in a refund DB, transfers refund amount into the refund account, and stores money transfer details into the payment DB 44.
[22] In addition, the control module 35 controls data flow between the modules 23 to 34.
[23] Hereinafter, a process of issuing a cyber train ticket of the present invention will be described in detail referring to Fig. 3.
[24] First, the seat management module 24 of the sales server updates information on each seat of all types of trains in real-time in connection with ticket offices where train tickets sold off-line and stores the information in the seat reservation state DB 38 (step S31).
[25] In the meantime, a purchaser who desires to purchase a cyber train ticket connects to the sales server 20 through the client 10, such as a computer, cellular phone, wireless terminal, or the like, which is connected to the wired or wireless Internet (step S32). At this time, a purchaser who desires to receive benefits such as railroad mileage or the like when purchasing cyber train tickets can use the benefits after registering as a member by inputting a name, phone number, identification (ID), password, and the like.
[26] The ticket purchaser searches for information on seats by the date, time, and train type, which the train ticket sales sever is provided to the client 10, and selects desired seats (step S33). Then, the ticket purchaser inputs the phone number of a cellular phone in which a cyber train ticket is stored, and pays for the ticket (step S34). At this time, as for a payment method, an input field for receiving a credit card number, depositing money without passbook, or using cyber points is used as a payment means, and the payment details are stored in the payment DB 44.
[27] If the payment is made, the ticket sales module 26 stores issuance information including a boarding date, train number, train type, starting and arriving stations, starting time, seat number, return number, and the like in the ticket sales DB 40 and issues a cyber train ticket (step S35).
[28] Thereafter, an authentication number stored in the authentication number DB 42 is transmitted to the phone number input by the purchaser (step S36). If the authentication number transmitted from the client is received, it is confirmed whether the authentication number received from the client is the same as the transmitted authentication number (step S37). [29] If the authentication numbers are the same (step S38), the SMS management module 30 transmits the issued cyber train ticket to the registered phone number through SMS (step S39). At this time, if the authentication number transmitted from the client is different from the authentication number provided by the sales server, mismatch of the authentication numbers is displayed, and the authentication number is received again from the client (step S40).
[30] Then, if the cyber train ticket is completely transmitted through SMS, issuance information is provided to a target train of the issued cyber train ticket, so that a train crew can confirm the cyber train ticket (step S41).
[31] Referring to Fig. 4, a process of returning a cyber train ticket of the present invention will be described in detail.
[32] A purchaser who desires to request a refund after purchasing a cyber train ticket connects to the sales server 20 through the client 10, such as a computer, cellular phone, wireless terminal, or the like, which is connected to the wired or wireless Internet (step S51). At this time, if the purchaser is a member, sales details can be easily confirmed by inputting an ID and a password.
[33] If the sales server receives the name and phone number of the purchaser and the return number contained in the cyber train ticket from the client (step S52), the sales server determines whether the information received from the client is the same as the information stored in the ticket sales DB 40 (step S53).
[34] If the sales server approves that the information received from the client is the same as the information stored in the ticket sales DB 40, the purchaser of the cyber train ticket inputs a refund account number through the client 10 (step S54).
[35] Accordingly, the sales server 20 transfers refund amount to the refund account of the purchaser and stores refund details in the payment DB (step S55). At this time, if the purchaser is a member, the mileage accumulated when the member purchased the tickets is withdrawn, and the withdrawn mileage details are stored in the member DB 36.
[36] If the purchased cyber train ticket is returned, the refund information is provided to the target train of the issued cyber train ticket, so that a train crew can confirm the cyber train ticket (step S56).
[37] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention has been described in detail, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes can be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention defined by the appended claims.

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[1] A cyber train ticket sales system using SMS, including a client connectible to the
Internet and a sales server for selling a train ticket to the client,wherein the sales server comprises: a seat management module for providing a connected client with seat status by a train type in real-time; a ticket sales module for registering information on a purchaser, information on a selected ticket, and a phone number, and issuing a cyber train ticket containing a return number if the client requests purchase of the train ticket, and storing and managing issuance information; a payment module for providing the client with a payment means for making a payment for the cyber train ticket in connection with the ticket sales module, and storing and managing payment details; an SMS management module for transmitting the issued cyber train ticket to the phone number registered when the cyber train ticket is purchased through SMS if the payment is made; a transfer-to-crew module for providing the issuance information to a target train of the issued cyber train ticket if the cyber train ticket is issued; and a control module for controlling data flow between the modules.
[2] The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ticket sales module further includes an authentication number management module for transmitting an authentication number to the registered phone number to confirm authenticity of the phone number, and if an authentication number is received from the client, confirming whether the received authentication number is the same as the transmitted authentication number.
[3] The system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, further comprising a cancellation management module for receiving the return number of the cyber train ticket and a refund account number together with information on the purchaser if the issued train ticket is cancelled, confirming whether the received information is matched to the ticket issuance information, and if the information is matched, transferring refund amount to the refund account based on refund details.
[4] The system as claimed in claim 3, further comprising a member management module for registering a ticket purchaser who desires to receive a cyber train ticket to a cellular phone through the wired or wireless Internet as a member and storing and managing information on the ticket purchaser.
[5] A cyber train ticket sales method using SMS including a client connectible to the
Internet and a sales server for selling a train ticket to the client, the method comprising the steps of: connecting, by a purchaser desiring to purchase a cyber train ticket, to the sales server using the client connected to the wired or wireless Internet;providing, by the sales server, the client with seat status with information on seat by train type updated in real-time; selecting a seat of the train, inputting a phone number of a cellular phone for using the cyber train ticket, and making a payment for the train ticket, through the client; if the payment is made, issuing, by the sales server, the cyber train ticket containing issuance information, including a boarding date, train number, train type, starting and arriving stations, starting time, seat number, return number, and the like; transmitting an authentication number to the phone number input when the ticket is purchased, receiving an authentication number transmitted from the client, and confirming whether the transmitted and received authentication numbers are the same; if the authentication number received from the client is the same as the transmitted authentication number, transmitting, by the sales server, the issued cyber train ticket to the registered phone number through SMS; and if the cyber train ticket is completely transmitted through the SMS, providing the issuance information to a target train of the issued cyber train ticket so that a train crew confirms the cyber train ticket.
[6] A cyber train ticket sales method using SMS including a client connectible to the
Internet and a sales server for selling a train ticket to the client, the method comprising the steps of: connecting, by a purchaser desiring to request refund after purchasing a cyber train ticket, to the sales server using the client, such as a computer, cellular phone, wireless terminal, or the like, connected to the wired or wireless Internet;if the sales server receives a name and a phone number of the purchaser and a return number contained in the cyber train ticket from the client, determining, by the sales server, whether the information received from the client is the same as information stored when the ticket is sold; if the sales server approves that the information received from the client is the same as the information stored when the ticket is sold, receiving a refund account number through the client of the purchaser of the cyber train ticket; transferring refund amount to the refund account of the purchaser, storing refund details, and subtracting mileage provided when the ticket is purchased; and if the purchased cyber train ticket is returned, providing refund information to a target train of the cancelled cyber train ticket so that a train crew confirms the cancelled cyber train ticket.
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