JP2001155192A - Recording medium for recording coded information, or boarding ticket issuing system using coded information - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a boarding ticket issuing system which uses no tickets and can be used even by users having no credit cards. SOLUTION: A recording medium issuing device 13 applies to a host computer 11 for reservation of a boarding ticket, issues a recording medium 16 to record the coded information corresponding to the arranged boarding ticket reservation information and also displays the amount claimed based on the boarding ticket reservation information. The computer 11 of a boarding ticket issuing agent arranges the reservation of the boarding ticket according to the application of boarding reservation given from the device 13 and transmits the boarding ticket reservation information and its corresponding coded information to a boarding ticket issuing machine 15 of an airport after confirming a fact that the amount claimed is already paid. The machine 15 reads the coded information out of the medium 16 and collates this information with the coded information received from the computer 11 to issue the boarding ticket.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a boarding pass provided with a host computer provided at a boarding pass issuing organization that receives a flight reservation and issues a boarding pass, and a terminal device provided at each user organization. The present invention relates to an issuance system, and more particularly to a recording medium for recording coded information or a ticketless boarding pass issuance system using coded information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a boarding pass issuing organization that issues a boarding pass in response to an air reservation has increased the convenience of air ticket reservation by installing a dedicated terminal at a user organization such as a travel agency. Each user organization can easily and quickly make a flight ticket reservation by using the dedicated terminal.

FIG. 4 schematically shows a conventional boarding pass issuing system using a dedicated terminal. As shown in FIG. 4, a conventional boarding pass issuing system 50 includes a host computer 51 provided at a boarding pass issuing company (institution), and is connected to the host computer 51 via a telephone line 52 or the like. (A user institution). The dedicated terminal 53 is provided with a dedicated ticket issuing machine 54. The ticket issuing machine 54 can issue a ticket 56 when making a ticket reservation using the dedicated terminal 53. I have. A boarding pass ticket issuing machine 55 is provided at each airport and has an input port 55a.
The corresponding boarding pass 57 is issued by inserting 6 into the slot 55a.

In the conventional boarding pass issuing system 50, an air ticket reservation application can be made to the host computer 51 by an operation from the dedicated terminal 53. Further, when the host computer 51 receives an appropriate airline ticket reservation application, the airline ticket reservation is established, the reservation information is recorded on the host computer 51, and the airline ticket is issued via the airline ticket issuing machine 54 attached to the dedicated terminal 53. A ticket 56 is issued.

[0005] The user goes to the airport with the air ticket 56 at the time of departure, and inserts the air ticket 56 into the slot 55a of the boarding ticket issuing machine 55 of the boarding pass issuing institution at the airport.
The boarding pass ticket issuing machine 55 issues a corresponding boarding pass 57 based on the entered air ticket 56.

[0006] Airline ticket reservations are also made by telephone reservation on an individual basis. This reservation method requires that the individual making the air ticket reservation owns (registers) some credit card.

[0007] An individual who wants to make a flight reservation calls the boarding pass issuing organization that receives the flight reservation and issues a boarding pass. And while making a reservation application for the desired air ticket,
The name of the credit card to be owned (registered) and the registration number are transmitted. The airline ticket reservation is completed when the boarding pass issuing organization responds to the reservation application and receives the reservation application. At this time, the airline ticket is issued virtually only and not actually issued, the individual does not get the airline ticket, but the payment is made, and the prescribed fee is paid from the credit card company to the boarding pass issuing organization Will be

[0008] An individual who has made a flight ticket reservation goes to the airport at the time of departure with the credit card displayed at the time of reservation. Then, the credit card is inserted into the boarding pass issuing machine of the boarding pass issuing organization at the airport. The boarding pass ticket issuing machine reads the information of the credit card and issues a boarding pass by comparing it with the information of the air ticket reservation input in advance.

[0009]

First, in the conventional boarding pass system 50, a user who purchases an air ticket needs to keep the air ticket and bring it to the airport. If you lose or forget to bring your ticket, you will not be able to board the aircraft. Therefore, the management of air tickets requires the user's sufficient attention. This, however, is at the expense of the user.

The burden of airline ticket management has been greatly reduced by the telephone reservation ticketless service described above. In this service, a ticket is issued only virtually and not actually issued, and the user only needs to bring a credit card instead of the ticket.

However, there is a problem that the above-mentioned telephone reservation ticketless service cannot be used unless a credit card is owned.

[0012] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a ticketless boarding pass issuing system that can be used by a user who does not own a credit card.

[0013]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a host computer provided at a boarding pass issuing institution which receives a flight ticket reservation and issues a boarding pass, a recording medium issuing device provided at each user institution, and an airport. And a recording medium issuing device of each user institution corresponds to a reservation application function of making an airline ticket reservation application to the boarding ticket issuing institution and the established airline ticket reservation information. The host computer of the boarding pass issuing institution has a recording medium issuing function of issuing a recording medium for storing the coded information, and a display function of displaying a billing amount based on the established ticket booking information. A reservation receiving function for establishing a flight ticket reservation based on a flight ticket reservation application from the device, a payment confirmation function for confirming that the billed amount has been paid, the established flight ticket reservation information, A standby command function for transmitting the coded information corresponding to the reservation information to the boarding pass ticket machine at the airport, wherein the boarding pass ticket machine reads the coded information through the input of the issued recording medium. An information reading function, a collating function for collating the read coded information with the coded information transmitted from the host computer, and a condition based on a result of the collating function provided that the billing amount is paid. And a ticket issuing function for issuing a boarding pass based on the air ticket reservation information to be issued.

According to the present invention, even a user who does not own a credit card can receive a ticketless service by using a recording medium issued instead of an airline ticket.

[0015] It is preferable that the recording medium issuing device has a display device for displaying a billing amount. Further, it is preferable that the billing amount is displayed on the surface of the recording medium to be issued. Alternatively, the recording medium issuing device
It is preferable that a transfer sheet on which a billing amount is displayed is also issued.

It is preferable that the recording medium issuing apparatus is capable of designating a desired seat to a boarding pass issuing institution and applying for an air ticket reservation.

The present invention also provides a host computer provided at a boarding pass issuing institution that receives a flight ticket reservation and issues a boarding pass, a recording medium writing device provided at each user institution, and a host computer provided at an airport. A boarding ticket issuing machine, and a recording medium writing device of each user institution has a reservation application function for making an airline ticket reservation application to the boarding pass issuing institution, and a code corresponding to the established airline ticket reservation information. A recording medium writing function of writing information to the input recording medium, and a display function of displaying a billing amount based on the established airline ticket reservation information,
The host computer of the boarding pass issuing organization has a reservation receiving function for establishing a flight ticket reservation based on a flight ticket reservation application from the recording medium writing device, a deposit confirmation function for confirming that the billed amount has been paid, The established ticket booking information and the coded information corresponding to the ticket booking information,
A standby command function to be transmitted to the boarding pass ticket issuing machine at the airport, and the boarding pass issuing machine reads the coded information through the input of the recording medium, and reads the coded information from the read coded information and the host computer. A collation function for collating the transmitted coded information, and a ticketing function for issuing a boarding pass based on the corresponding ticket reservation information based on the collation result by the collation function, provided that the billing amount is paid. And a boarding pass issuing system using an ID recording medium.

According to the present invention, even a user who does not own a credit card receives a coded information on a recording medium by using a recording medium instead of issuing an air ticket, so that a ticket can be obtained. You can receive a less service.

It is preferable that the recording medium writing device has a display device for displaying a charge amount. Further, it is preferable that the charge amount is displayed on the surface of the recording medium. Alternatively, it is preferable that the recording medium writing device also issues a transfer sheet on which a billing amount is displayed.

It is preferable that the recording medium writing device is capable of designating a desired seat and making an airline ticket reservation application to the boarding pass issuing organization.

According to the present invention, there is provided a host computer provided at a boarding pass issuing institution which receives a flight ticket reservation and issues a boarding pass, a coded information issuing device connected to the host computer, and a host computer provided at an airport. A boarding pass ticket issuing machine, and a coded information issuing device, a booking application function for making a ticket booking application to a boarding pass issuing organization, and a code for displaying coded information corresponding to the established ticket booking information And a display function for displaying the amount of the charge based on the established ticket booking information, and the host computer of the boarding pass issuing organization issues a request based on the ticket booking application from the coded information issuing device. A reservation receiving function for completing the airline ticket reservation, a payment confirmation function for confirming that the billed amount has been paid, the realized airline ticket reservation information, and the corresponding airline ticket reservation information A standby command function for transmitting the coded information to the boarding pass ticket issuing machine at the airport, and the boarding pass issuing machine checks the input coded information against the coded information transmitted from the host computer. And a ticketing function for issuing a boarding pass based on the corresponding ticket booking information based on the matching result by the matching function, provided that the billing amount is paid. Boarding pass issuance system.

According to the present invention, even a user who does not own a credit card can receive a ticketless service by using coded information issued instead of an airline ticket.

[0023] The coded information issuing device preferably has a display device for displaying the amount of the charge. Further, it is preferable that the coded information issuance device is capable of designating a desired seat to the boarding pass issuance institution and making an airline ticket reservation application.

[0024]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a boarding pass issuing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG.
The boarding pass issuing system 10 of the present embodiment includes a host computer 11 provided at a boarding pass issuing organization that issues a boarding pass upon receiving a flight ticket reservation, and the host computer 1.
1 through a telephone line 12 and a recording medium issuing device 13 provided in a user institution such as a convenience store.
And a boarding ticket issuing machine 15 connected to the host computer 11 via the telephone line 12 and provided at each airport.

The recording medium issuing device 13 includes a computer system, and has dedicated air ticket reservation software 14 installed. Various other application software is installed in the recording medium issuing device 13.

The recording medium issuing device 13 activates the host computer 1 by activating the airline ticket reservation software 14.
1 and the air ticket reservation application to the host computer 11 is enabled.

The airline ticket reservation software 14 is rented free of charge to each user institution by, for example, a boarding pass issuing organization, and is set so that airline ticket reservations can be made easily and smoothly.
In this case, the recording medium issuing device 13 is provided with a display device 13a for displaying a diagram showing the arrangement of seats, so that an application for airline ticket reservation can be made in a manner of designating a desired seat. I have.

The recording medium issuing device 13 on which the airline ticket reservation software 14 is activated transmits (displays) the information of the flight desired to be used and the ID information on the individual user and the user institution to the host computer 11. By doing
The application for airline ticket reservation can be started easily and smoothly (reservation application function).

When applying for an airline ticket reservation, the recording medium issuing device 1
The ID information about the individual user and the user institution transmitted from 3 to the host computer 11 is the user ID
The information is recorded on the recording medium 11s in the host computer.

On the other hand, the host computer 11 of the boarding pass issuing organization establishes a flight ticket reservation based on a flight ticket reservation application from the recording medium issuing device 13 (reservation receiving function).

In this case, the host computer 11 searches for the vacancy status of the flight based on the flight information transmitted from the recording medium issuing device 13, and if there is a remaining seat, the seating arrangement indicating the vacancy status is displayed. The figure is displayed on the display device 13a of the recording medium issuing device 13. The host computer 11 establishes an airline ticket reservation based on seat information and the like that are subsequently input via the recording medium issuing device 13. If there is no remaining seat, the fact is displayed on the display device 13a of the recording medium issuing device 13. Note that, if the user ID information is not correctly transmitted from the recording medium issuing device 13, even if there are vacant seats on the flight, the ticket reservation is set so as not to be established.

When an airline ticket reservation is established, the host computer 11 sets coded information corresponding one-to-one with the established airline ticket reservation information and sends it to the recording medium issuing device 13.

The recording medium issuing device 13 is filled with a large number of recording media for issuing to a user. The recording medium issuing device 13 stores the coded information set in one of the recording media, and issues the recording medium 16 to the user (recording medium issuing function).

The setting of the coded information may be performed by the recording medium issuing device 13. Further, a mode may be used in which coded information stored in advance for each recording medium is read and used.

Further, the recording medium issuing device 13 displays a billing amount based on the established airline ticket reservation information and issues a transfer sheet 21 on which the billing amount is displayed (display function). In addition, the billing amount may be displayed (printed or the like) on the surface of the recording medium 16 to be issued.

When the airline ticket reservation is established, the deposit confirmation unit 11c of the host computer 11 checks whether or not the billed amount based on the airline ticket reservation has been paid within a predetermined period after the airline ticket reservation was made. (Payment confirmation function). The payment period is set to, for example, four days or less including the date on which the airline ticket reservation is made. If the payment cannot be confirmed within the period, the airline ticket reservation is automatically canceled. .

When the payment of the billed amount is confirmed, the host computer 11 sends the established ticket booking information and the coded information corresponding to the ticket booking one-to-one to the departure airport of the flight. The information is transmitted to the boarding ticket issuing machine 15 provided (standby command function).

The boarding pass ticket issuing machine 15 at the airport has an input port 15a for inputting (inputting) the issued recording medium 16, and the recording medium 16 is input (input) to the input port 15a. Sometimes, the coded information recorded on the recording medium 16 can be read (coded information reading function).

Then, the read coded information is compared with the coded information transmitted from the host computer (check function), and based on the result of the check, a boarding pass 17 is issued based on the corresponding air ticket reservation information. (Ticketing function). Further, the fact that the boarding pass is issued is transmitted to the host computer 11 as boarding pass issuance result information.

The ticketing result information of the boarding pass 17 transmitted from the boarding pass ticket issuing machine 15 to the host computer 11 is stored in a database in the host computer 11.

The recording medium 16 is preferably in the form of a card, such as a magnetic recording card or an optical recording card. This is because the card form easily fits in a wallet and the risk of loss is small.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment having the above configuration will be described. The boarding pass issuing system 10 according to the present embodiment includes a recording medium issuing device 13 of each user institution.
Is activated and operated by the user himself, and the airline ticket reservation software 14 installed in the recording medium issuing device 13 is activated. When the airline ticket reservation software 14 is activated, the recording medium issuing device 13 becomes communicable with the host computer 11.

Next, the user inputs the information on the flight desired to be used and the information on the user to the recording medium issuing device 13 and transmits (displays) the information from the recording medium issuing device 13 to the host computer 11. And host computer 1
1. Apply for an airline ticket reservation for 1. At this time, the recording medium issuing device 13 also transmits information on the user institution to the host computer 11 if necessary. The information about the user and the user organization transmitted to the host computer 11 is an ID as user ID information.
It is recorded on the recording medium 21.

Host computer 11 of boarding pass issuing organization
Upon receiving an airline ticket reservation application from the recording medium issuing device 13, the device searches for, based on, for example, information on the airline transmitted from the recording medium issuing device 13, whether or not the airline has remaining seats. If there is a seat, a diagram of the seat arrangement indicating the vacant seat status is displayed on the display device 13a of the recording medium issuing device 13. Thereafter, based on the seat information and the like transmitted from the recording medium issuing device 13, the air ticket reservation is established. If there is no remaining seat, the fact is returned to the recording medium issuing device 13. If the user ID information is not correctly transmitted from the recording medium issuing device 13, the air ticket reservation will not be established even if there are vacant seats on the airline.

When the airline ticket reservation is established, the host computer 11 sets the coded information corresponding to the established airline ticket reservation information and sends it to the recording medium issuing device 13.

The recording medium issuing device 13 stores the set coded information in one of a large number of recording media filled therein, and issues the recording medium 16 to a user.

Further, the recording medium issuing device 13 displays the amount of the charge based on the established airline ticket reservation information, and issues the transfer paper 21 on which the amount of the charge is displayed.

When the airline ticket reservation is established, the host computer 11 confirms, within a predetermined period from the time when the airline ticket reservation is established, whether or not the billed amount based on the airline ticket reservation has been paid. The user who made the air ticket reservation pays the bill in cash through various financial institutions and affiliated institutions (hotels, convenience stores, etc.) within the predetermined period. If the payment is not confirmed within a predetermined period, the ticket reservation is automatically canceled.

When the payment of the billed amount is confirmed, the host computer 11 sends the established ticket booking information and the coded information corresponding to the ticket booking one-to-one to the departure airport of the flight. It transmits to the boarding pass ticket issuing machine 15 provided.

The user who has made the air ticket reservation and paid the bill goes to the departure airport with the recording medium 16 issued at the time of the reservation. Then, the recording medium 16 is inserted into the slot 15a of the boarding pass ticket issuing machine 15 of the boarding pass issuing organization at the airport.

The boarding pass ticket issuing machine 15 reads the coded information on the recording medium 16, compares the read coded information with the coded information transmitted from the host computer, and responds based on the result of the check. Issue a boarding pass 17 based on the air ticket reservation information.

Further, the boarding ticket issuing machine 15 transmits the fact of the boarding ticket issuance to the host computer 11 as boarding ticket issuance result information. The ticketing result information of the boarding pass transmitted from the boarding pass ticket issuing machine 15 to the host computer 11 is stored in a database in the host computer 11.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user only needs to have the recording medium 16 instead of the airline ticket. Further, since the host computer 11 has the payment confirmation function, there is no need to register and own a credit card as in the conventional telephone reservation method.

The display of the billing amount to the user is performed by the display device 1.
3a and the transfer paper 21 on which the amount to be charged is described
Is ensured by issuance. In the transfer paper 21,
It is preferable to write (print) other information such as a transfer destination in advance from the viewpoint of convenience. In the case of a system that does not have a transfer paper 21 issuing function, it is effective to display the billing amount on the surface of the recording medium 16, for example.

When a card-shaped recording medium 16 is adopted, the recording medium 16 can be easily stored in a wallet, so that the possibility of loss is small. It is preferable that the recording medium 16 is also used as a temporary membership card of a boarding pass issuing organization (a temporary member card; a formal membership card is issued after the registration procedure is completed) in terms of attracting customers of the boarding pass issuing organization. . Of course, the recording medium 16 may be smaller than a normal card, and other portable recording media may be used.

In the present embodiment, the arrangement of the seats is shown on the display device 13a of the recording medium issuing device 13,
Since an airline ticket reservation application can be made in a manner of designating a desired seat, the airline ticket reservation is excellent in convenience. Further, being able to reserve a desired seat is attractive to the user, and is also preferable in terms of attracting customers of the boarding pass issuing organization.

Next, a boarding pass issuing system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a boarding pass issuing system according to a second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the boarding pass issuing system 10 of the present embodiment has a recording medium writing device 23 instead of the recording medium issuing device 13.

The recording medium writing device 23 includes a computer system like the recording medium issuing device 13.
Special air ticket reservation software 24 is installed. Various other application software is installed in the recording medium writing device 23.

The recording medium writing device 23 activates the host computer 1 by activating the airline ticket reservation software 24.
1 and the air ticket reservation application to the host computer 11 is enabled.

In this case, the recording medium writing device 23 is provided with a display device 23a for displaying a diagram showing the arrangement of seats, so that an airline ticket reservation application can be made in a manner to designate a desired seat. It has become.

The recording medium writing device 23 on which the airline ticket reservation software 24 is activated transmits (displays) the information on the flight desired to be used and the ID information on the individual user and the user institution to the host computer 11. By doing
The application for airline ticket reservation can be started easily and smoothly (reservation application function).

At the time of applying for an airline ticket reservation, the recording medium writing device 2
The ID information about the individual user and the user institution transmitted from 3 to the host computer 11 is the user ID
The information is recorded on the recording medium 11s in the host computer.

On the other hand, the host computer 11 of the boarding pass issuance institution is adapted to establish a flight ticket reservation based on a flight ticket reservation application from the recording medium writing device 23 (reservation receiving function).

In this case, the host computer 11 searches the vacancy status of the flight based on the flight information transmitted from the recording medium writing device 23, and if there is any remaining seat, the seat arrangement indicating the vacancy status is displayed. Is displayed on the display device 23a of the recording medium writing device 23. The host computer 11 establishes an airline ticket reservation based on seat information and the like that are subsequently input via the recording medium writing device 23. If there is no remaining seat, the fact is displayed on the display device 23a of the recording medium writing device 23. Note that, if the user ID information is not correctly transmitted from the recording medium writing device 23, the air ticket reservation is set so as not to be established even if there are vacant seats on the flight.

When the airline ticket reservation is established, the host computer 11 sets coded information corresponding one-to-one with the established airline ticket reservation information and sends it to the recording medium writing device 23.

The recording medium writing device 23 has an insertion port 23b for inserting (inputting) a recording medium. When an airline ticket reservation is made in a state where the recording medium 26 is inserted into the slot 23b, the set coded information is stored in the recording medium 26 (recording medium writing function).

The setting of the coded information may be performed by the recording medium writing device 23. In addition, the recording medium 2
The information stored for each 6 may be read and used to create coded information.

Further, the recording medium writing device 23 displays a billing amount based on the established airline ticket reservation information and issues a transfer sheet 21 on which the billing amount is displayed (display function). In addition, the billing amount may be displayed (printed or the like) on the surface of the recording medium 26 on which the coded information is written.

The recording medium 26 is issued to the user in advance by the boarding pass issuing organization and records various data. Also in this case, a card form such as a magnetic recording card or an optical recording card is preferable.

The rest of the configuration is substantially the same as that of the boarding pass issuing system 10 of the first embodiment shown in FIG.
In the second embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description is omitted.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described. In the boarding pass issuing system 10 of the present embodiment, the recording medium writing device 23 of each user organization is started and operated by the user himself, and the airline ticket reservation software 24 installed in the recording medium writing device 23 is started. Is done. For example, the user inserts the recording medium 26 into the input port 2 of the recording medium writing device 23.
3b, the airline ticket reservation software 24 is activated. When the airline ticket reservation software 24 is started, the recording medium writing device 23 becomes communicable with the host computer 11.

Next, the user inputs the information of the flight desired to be used to the recording medium writing device 23 and transmits (displays) it from the recording medium writing device 23 to the host computer 11. Initiate an airline ticket reservation application for. At this time, the recording medium writing device 23 also transmits the ID information on the user and the information on the user institution stored in the recording medium 26 to the host computer 11.

Host computer 11 of boarding pass issuing organization
Upon receiving an airline ticket reservation application from the recording medium writing device 23, the device searches for, based on, for example, information on the airmail transmitted from the recording medium writing device 23, whether there is any remaining seat on the airline. If there is a remaining seat, a display of the seat arrangement indicating the vacant seat status is displayed on the display device 23a of the recording medium writing device 23. Thereafter, the air ticket reservation is established based on the seat information and the like transmitted from the recording medium writing device 23. If there are no remaining seats, the fact is returned to the recording medium writing device 23.

When the airline ticket reservation is established, the host computer 11 sets the coded information corresponding to the established airline ticket reservation information and sends it to the recording medium writing device 23. The recording medium writing device 23 stores the set coded information in the recording medium 26 inserted into the insertion port 23b.

Further, the recording medium writing device 23 displays the billing amount based on the established airline ticket reservation information and issues the transfer paper 21 on which the billing amount is displayed.

Other functions of the boarding pass issuing system 10 of the present embodiment are substantially the same as those of the boarding pass issuing system of the first embodiment.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user only needs to have the recording medium 26 instead of the air ticket, and does not need to register and own a credit card as in the conventional telephone reservation method. Absent.

It is preferable to use the recording medium 26 also as a member's card of the boarding pass issuing organization in terms of attracting customers of the boarding pass issuing organization. Of course, the recording medium 26 may be smaller than a normal card, and other portable recording media may be employed.

Next, a boarding pass issuing system according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a boarding pass issuing system according to a third embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the boarding pass issuing system 10 of the present embodiment uses a coded information issuing device 33 connected to the host computer 11 instead of the recording medium issuing device 13 provided in the user institution. Have.

The coded information issuing device 33 includes a computer system like the recording medium issuing device 13 and has dedicated air ticket reservation software 34 installed. Various other application software is installed in the coded information issuing device 33.
The coded information issuing device 33 can be realized by, for example, installing software provided by a boarding pass issuing institution on a general-purpose personal computer.

When the airline ticket reservation software 34 is activated, the coded information issuing device 33 can communicate with the host computer 11 and
It is possible to apply for an airline ticket reservation.

In this case, the coded information issuing device 33
It has a display device 33a for displaying a diagram showing the arrangement of seats, so that it is possible to apply for an airline ticket reservation in a mode of designating a desired seat.

The coded information issuing device 33 in which the airline ticket reservation software 34 has been activated transmits (displays) the information of the airline desired to be used and the ID information relating to the individual user to the host computer 11, The application for airline ticket reservation can be started easily and smoothly (reservation application function).

At the time of applying for an airline ticket reservation, the ID information relating to the individual user transmitted from the coded information issuing device 33 to the host computer 11 is recorded on the recording medium 11s in the host computer as user ID information. ing.

On the other hand, the host computer 11 of the boarding pass issuing organization establishes a flight ticket reservation based on a flight ticket reservation application from the coded information issuing device 33 (reservation receiving function).

In this case, the host computer 11 searches the vacant seat status of the flight based on the flight information transmitted from the coded information issuing device 33, and if there is a remaining seat, the seat arrangement indicating the vacant seat status. Is displayed on the display device 33a of the coded information issuing device 33. The host computer 11 establishes an airline ticket reservation based on the seat information and the like that are subsequently input via the coded information issuing device 33. If there is no remaining seat, the fact is displayed on the display device 33a of the coded information issuing device 33. Note that, if the user ID information is not correctly transmitted from the coded information issuing device 33, even if there are vacant seats on the flight, the air ticket reservation is set not to be established.

When the airline ticket reservation is established, the host computer 11 sets the coded information corresponding one-to-one with the established airline ticket reservation information, and
To be sent to

The coded information issuing device 33 displays the set coded information (coded information display function). In addition, the coded information issuing device 33 is configured to display the charge amount based on the established ticket booking information (display function).

The boarding pass ticket issuing machine 15 at the airport has an input section 35a for inputting the issued coded information.
The coded information input to the input unit 35a is collated with the coded information transmitted from the host computer (collation function), and based on the result of the collation, the boarding pass 17 based on the corresponding air ticket reservation information is generated. Tickets are issued (ticketing function). Further, the fact that the boarding pass is issued is transmitted to the host computer 11 as boarding pass issuance result information.

The rest of the configuration is substantially the same as that of the boarding pass issuing system 10 of the first embodiment shown in FIG.
In the third embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description is omitted.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described. In the boarding pass issuing system 10 of the present embodiment, the coded information issuing device 33 is activated and operated by the user,
The airline ticket reservation software 34 installed in the coded information issuing device 33 is activated. When the airline ticket reservation software 34 is activated, the coded information issuing device 33 becomes communicable with the host computer 11.

Next, the user inputs the information of the flight desired to be used to the coded information issuing device 33 and transmits (displays) it from the coded information issuing device 33 to the host computer 11. Initiate an airline ticket reservation application for. At this time, the coded information issuing device 33 transmits ID information about the user to the host computer 11 as necessary.

Host computer 11 of boarding pass issuing organization
Upon receiving an airline ticket reservation application from the coded information issuing device 33, for example, based on the information on the airmail transmitted from the coded information issuing device 33, it searches whether or not there is any remaining seat on the airline. And a display device 33a of the coded information issuing device 33 which displays a diagram of the seat arrangement indicating the vacant seat status if there is a remaining seat.
To be displayed. Thereafter, based on the seat information and the like transmitted from the coded information issuing device 33, the air ticket reservation is established. If there are no remaining seats, that fact is returned to the coded information issuing device 33.

When the airline ticket reservation is established, the host computer 11 sets the coded information corresponding to the established airline ticket reservation information and sends it to the coded information issuing device 33.
The coded information issuing device 33 displays the set coded information and the amount charged based on the established airline ticket reservation information. The user who made the ticket reservation stores the displayed coded information or makes a note on the memo paper 36 or the like,
Within a predetermined period, the invoice amount is paid in cash via various financial institutions and affiliated institutions (hotels, convenience stores, etc.).

When the payment of the billed amount has been confirmed, the host computer 11 transmits the established airline ticket reservation information and the coded information corresponding to the airline ticket reservation one-to-one to the departure airport of the airline flight. It transmits to the boarding pass ticket issuing machine 15 provided.

The user who has made the air ticket reservation and paid the amount of money goes to the departure airport without any particular information or with the memo paper 36 on which the coded information issued at the time of the reservation has been written. Then, the coded information is input to the input unit 35a of the boarding pass ticket issuing machine 15 of the boarding pass issuing organization at the airport.

The boarding pass ticket issuing machine 15 checks the coded information input to the input unit 35a against the coded information transmitted from the host computer 11, and based on the result of the check, determines the corresponding air ticket reservation. Issue a boarding pass 17 based on the information.

The other operations of the boarding pass issuing system 10 of the present embodiment are substantially the same as those of the boarding pass issuing system of the first embodiment.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user only needs to keep a record of the coded information to be issued, and needs to register and own a credit card as in the conventional telephone reservation method. Not only that, you don't even need to bring a credit card.

As the coded information, several digits and / or
Alternatively, an alphabet string or the like may be employed. In this case, the input unit 35a can be configured by a small keyboard or the like.

The above embodiments can be combined in various modes. For example, in each user institution, the recording medium issuing device 13 and the recording medium writing device 23 may be installed side by side, or may be installed as an integrated device.

Further, in the above embodiment, it goes without saying that various encryption techniques can be adopted when transmitting and receiving various data.

[0106]

According to the present invention, even a user who does not own a credit card can use a recording medium issued in place of an airline ticket, or can use a recording medium to generate an airline ticket. A ticketless service can be obtained by receiving coded information written on a recording medium instead of issuance, or by recording coded information issued instead of an airline ticket.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a first embodiment of a boarding pass issuing system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a second embodiment of a boarding pass issuing system according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a third embodiment of a boarding pass issuing system according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a conventional boarding pass issuing system.

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 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10 boarding pass issuing system 11 host computer 11 c payment confirmation unit 11 s recording medium 12 telephone line 13 recording medium issuing device 14 airline ticket reservation software 15 boarding pass ticket issuing machine 15 a slot 16 recording medium 17 boarding pass 21 transfer paper 23 recording medium writing Device 23a Display device 23b Input port 24 Airline ticket reservation software 26 Recording medium 33 Coded information issuing device 33a Display device 34 Airline ticket reservation software 35a Input unit 36 Memo paper 50 Boarding pass issuing system 51 Host computer 52 Telephone line 53 Dedicated terminal 54 Airline Ticket issuing machine 55 Boarding ticket issuing machine 55a Slot 56 Air ticket 57 Boarding pass

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Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. A host computer provided at a boarding pass issuing organization that issues a boarding pass upon receiving a ticket reservation, a recording medium issuing device provided at each user institution, and a boarding pass issuing machine provided at an airport. The recording medium issuing device of each user institution comprises: a reservation application function for making an airline ticket reservation application to the boarding pass issuing institution; and a recording medium for storing coded information corresponding to the established airline ticket reservation information. And a display function for displaying the amount of the charge based on the established ticket booking information.The host computer of the boarding pass issuing institution issues a ticket booking request from the recording medium issuing device. A reservation receiving function for establishing a ticket reservation based on the above, a payment confirmation function for confirming that the billed amount has been paid, a ticket reservation information that has been established, and a function corresponding to the ticket reservation information. A standby command function of transmitting the coded information to the boarding pass ticket issuing machine at the airport, wherein the boarding pass issuance function reads the coded information through input of the issued recording medium; A collation function for collating the read coded information with the coded information transmitted from the host computer, and on the condition that the billing amount has been paid, the corresponding air ticket reservation information based on the collation result by the collation function And a ticketing function for issuing a boarding pass based on the boarding pass. 2. The boarding pass issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the recording medium issuing device has a display device for displaying a charged amount. 3. The boarding pass issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the recording medium issuing device displays a billing amount on a surface of the recording medium to be issued. 4. The boarding pass issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the recording medium issuing device also issues a transfer sheet on which a billing amount is displayed. 5. The recording medium issuing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the boarding ticket issuing organization can apply for an air ticket reservation by designating a desired seat. Boarding pass issuing system according to any of the above. 6. A host computer provided at a boarding pass issuing organization that issues a boarding pass upon receiving a flight ticket reservation, a recording medium writing device provided at each user institution, and a boarding pass issued at an airport. The recording medium writing device of each user institution is provided with a reservation application function for making an airline ticket reservation application to the boarding pass issuing institution, and coded information corresponding to the established airline ticket reservation information. A recording medium writing function for writing to the obtained recording medium, and a display function for displaying a billing amount based on the established airline ticket reservation information. A reservation receiving function for completing the airline ticket reservation based on the airline ticket reservation application, a payment confirmation function for confirming that the invoiced amount has been paid, and the completed airline ticket reservation information and the airline ticket reservation information. A standby command function of transmitting the encoded information to the boarding ticket issuing machine at the airport; the boarding ticket issuing machine has a coded reading function of reading the encoded information through input of a recording medium; and the read code. A collating function for collating the coded information and the coded information transmitted from the host computer, and boarding based on the corresponding air ticket reservation information based on the collation result by the collating function, provided that the billing amount is paid. A boarding pass issuing system, comprising: a ticket issuing function for issuing a ticket. 7. The boarding pass issuing system according to claim 6, wherein the recording medium writing device has a display device for displaying a charged amount. 8. The boarding pass issuing system according to claim 6, wherein the recording medium writing device is configured to display a billing amount on a surface of the recording medium. 9. The boarding pass issuing system according to claim 6, wherein the recording medium writing device also issues a transfer sheet on which a billing amount is displayed. 10. The recording medium writing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the boarding pass issuing institution is capable of designating a desired seat and making an air ticket reservation application.
10. The boarding pass issuing system according to any one of claims 1 to 9. 11. The recording medium according to claim 1, wherein the recording medium is a magnetic recording card or an optical recording card.
Boarding pass issuing system according to any of the above. 12. A host computer provided at a boarding pass issuing institution that receives a ticket reservation and issues a boarding pass; a coded information issuing device connected to the host computer; and a boarding pass issuing machine provided at an airport. The coded information issuing device has a reservation application function for making a ticket reservation application to the boarding pass issuing organization, and a coded information display function for displaying coded information corresponding to the established ticket reservation information. And a display function for displaying a billing amount based on the established ticket booking information. The host computer of the boarding pass issuing organization issues a ticket booking based on the ticket booking application from the coded information issuing device. A reservation receiving function to be completed, a payment confirmation function to confirm that the billed amount has been paid, a completed ticket reservation information, and a coding corresponding to the ticket reservation information And a standby command function for transmitting information to a boarding pass ticket issuing machine at an airport. The boarding pass ticket issuing machine has a collating function for collating coded information inputted and coded information transmitted from a host computer. And a ticketing function for issuing a boarding pass based on the corresponding ticket booking information based on the result of the matching by the matching function, provided that the billing amount is paid. Publishing system. 13. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the coded information issuing device has a display device for displaying a billed amount.
2. The boarding pass issuing system described in 2. 14. The coded information issuing device is capable of designating a desired seat and making an airline ticket reservation application to a boarding pass issuing organization. 13. The boarding pass issuance system according to item 13. 15. The host computer of the boarding pass issuing institution automatically cancels the airline ticket reservation if the invoice is not paid within a predetermined period after the airline ticket reservation is established. The boarding pass issuing system according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein: