JP2002150085A - Ticket system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a ticket system for realizing a new ticket selling method. SOLUTION: This ticket system for selling tickets by using a printed medium on which characteristic information is printed, and to be distributed to users receives the ticket selection information transmitted from a user through a communication network for storage, and receives the characteristic information transmitted from the user through the communication network for storage. Furthermore, this system stores the information about a ticket specified by the selection information and the characteristic information in relation to each other. On the basis of the information about the ticket and the characteristic information, a judgement for whether the printed medium is effective as a ticket or not, is done.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a ticket system, and more particularly, to a ticket system for selling tickets using a print medium on which unique information is printed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, concerts, various events,
Tickets for sports, movies, vehicles, and the like are widely sold directly at ticket stores in exchange for money. Furthermore, in recent years, tickets have been sold using telephones and the Internet.

[0003]

However, the conventional ticket has the following problems. (1) It is difficult to cancel tickets,
It was not easy to use. (2) Traders who buy tickets and sell them at high prices are rampant.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a ticket system that realizes a new ticket sales method.

[0005]

A ticket system according to a first aspect of the present invention is a ticket system which sells tickets using a print medium distributed to users and having unique information printed thereon. Ticket selection information storage means (for example, the event information storage unit 124 in FIG. 2) for receiving and storing the ticket selection information transmitted via the communication network, and the unique information transmitted from the user via the communication network A unique information storage unit (for example, the event information storage unit 124 in FIG. 2) that receives and stores the information related to the ticket specified by the selection information stored in the ticket selection information storage unit and the unique information storage unit. Ticket information storage means for storing the stored unique information in association with each other (for example, the event information storage unit 124 in FIG. 2).
A ticket determination unit (for example, a ticket confirmation program 1138 in FIG. 2) that determines whether the print medium is valid as a ticket based on the information on the ticket and the unique information stored in the ticket information storage unit. It is provided with. As a result, tickets can be sold using the print medium, and an easy-to-use ticket system can be provided.

[0006] A ticket system according to a second aspect of the present invention comprises:
In the first invention, further, a payment information receiving means (for example, the ticket purchase program 113 in FIG. 2) for receiving payment information transmitted from the user via a communication network.
4) and settlement permission / non-permission judging means for judging whether or not the ticket can be settled based on the settlement information received by the settlement information receiving means (for example, the server 5 of the settlement institution in FIG. 2).
A ticket purchase program 1134) for receiving and determining the transmitted information is provided, and the ticket determination unit determines that the ticket is valid when the payment determination unit determines that payment is possible. Things. In particular, tickets are sold only when payment can be executed, and the security of the ticket seller can be improved.

[0007] A ticket system according to a third aspect of the present invention comprises:
In the first or second aspect of the present invention, further, a cancel request storage unit for receiving and storing a ticket cancel request transmitted from the user via a communication network (for example, FIG. 2)
Based on the event information storage unit 124) and the cancel request stored in the cancel request storage unit.
The information processing apparatus further includes a unit (for example, a ticket canceling processing program 1135 in FIG. 2) for canceling the association between the information on the ticket stored in the ticket information storage unit and the unique information. With such a configuration, the ticket can be canceled very easily.

[0008] A ticket system according to a fourth aspect of the present invention comprises:
In the third invention, furthermore, a cancellation settlement execution means for executing settlement for imposing a cancellation fee based on a ticket cancellation request transmitted from the user via a communication network (for example, the settlement processing program 1137 in FIG. 2). It is provided with. With such a configuration, easy cancellation can be prevented.

[0009] A ticket system according to a fifth aspect of the present invention comprises:
In the first, second, third or fourth aspect of the present invention, further, a bar code data processing means for receiving the bar code data specific information transmitted from the user and converting it into the specific information (for example, FIG. , A barcode information processing program 1132). With such a configuration, input of unique information can be simplified.

[0010] A ticket system according to a sixth aspect of the present invention comprises:
In the fifth aspect, the apparatus further comprises a unit (for example, the event information storage unit 124 in FIG. 2) for receiving and storing the identification information of the barcode reader transmitted together with the unique information converted into the barcode data. . By doing so, it is possible to prevent a large number of tickets from being occupied by the same barcode reader.

[0011] A ticket system according to a seventh aspect of the present invention comprises:
In the first, second, third, fourth, fifth or sixth invention, the print medium is made of paper (see FIG. 1).
It is. Thereby, the ticket system can be spread at low cost.

[0012] A ticket system according to an eighth aspect of the present invention provides
In the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh invention, at least the unique information is printed on one surface of a print medium, and an advertisement area is provided on the other surface ( FIG. 1). Thereby, the advertisement effect by the distribution of the print medium can be achieved.

[0013] A ticket sales method according to a ninth invention is characterized in that:
A ticket selling method for selling tickets using a print medium on which unique information is distributed to a user, comprising: receiving ticket selection information transmitted from the user via a communication network; Receiving the unique information transmitted from a user via a communication network;
A step of storing information of the ticket specified by the selection information and the unique information in association with each other; anda ticket determining step of determining whether the print medium is valid as a ticket based on the information of the ticket and the unique information. It is provided with. As a result, tickets can be sold using a print medium, and an easy-to-use ticket sales method can be provided.

[0014] The ticket selling method according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is the ticket selling method according to the ninth aspect, further comprising: receiving payment information transmitted from the user via a communication network;
A payment determination step for determining whether the ticket can be settled based on the received payment information; determining that the ticket is valid when the payment determination step determines that the payment is possible; It is something to do. In particular, tickets are sold only when payment can be executed, and the security of the ticket seller can be improved.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the ninth or tenth aspect, the ticket sales method further comprises a step of receiving a ticket cancellation request transmitted from the user via a communication network; Canceling the association between the ticket information and the unique information. With such a configuration, the ticket can be canceled very easily.

A storage medium according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention is a storage medium storing a ticket sales program for selling tickets using a print medium on which unique information is printed and which is distributed to a user. The program, for a computer, receiving a ticket selection information transmitted from the user via a communication network, receiving the unique information transmitted from the user via a communication network, Storing information related to the ticket specified by the information and the unique information in association with each other; anda ticket determining step of determining whether the print medium is valid as a ticket based on the information related to the ticket and the unique information. Is executed. As a result, tickets can be sold using the print medium, and an easy-to-use ticket selling method can be realized by the computer.

A storage medium according to a thirteenth invention is a storage medium according to the twelfth aspect.
The method according to claim 1, further comprising the steps of: receiving payment information transmitted from the user via a communication network; and executing a payment permission / non-permission determination step of determining whether payment of the ticket is permitted based on the received payment information. The determination step is to determine that the ticket is valid when it is determined that the payment is possible in the payment possibility determination step. In particular, tickets are sold only when payment can be executed, and the security of the ticket seller can be improved.

A storage medium according to a fourteenth invention is a storage medium according to the twelfth aspect.
Alternatively, in the thirteenth aspect, further comprising a step of receiving a ticket cancellation request transmitted from the user via a communication network, and canceling an association between the information on the ticket and the unique information based on the cancellation request. And the steps are executed. With such a configuration, the ticket can be canceled very easily.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS First, a free ticket which is a feature of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Free tickets are basically distributed free of charge. Although the mechanism will be described in detail later, the user who receives the free ticket distributed free of charge accesses a URL (Uniform Resource Locater) described in the free ticket. Then, the user selects the content of the ticket that he / she wants to purchase, that is, an event and the like,
Enter the unique number written on the free ticket. Further, when the user specifies the settlement method, the free ticket which was originally worthless becomes a normal ticket. The user can participate in an event or the like by presenting a free ticket that has been made into a ticket at a venue of a selected event or the like. Here, 1 from one free ticket
In principle, one person can participate in one event, etc., but it is necessary for one person to participate in multiple events, etc. using one free ticket, and that one person can participate in one free ticket. An acceptable configuration is also possible.

One of the features of this free ticket is that it can be easily canceled. The user can easily cancel by accessing the URL or the like described in the free ticket and performing a procedure such as inputting the unique number described in the free ticket.

Here, in the entertainment field, for example, events and the like include concerts, various events, theme parks, amusement parks, aquariums, and the like. The sports field includes various sports such as professional baseball, soccer, and motor racing. In the field of culture, this includes movies, plays, musicals, exhibitions, expositions, and the like. Further, the transportation field includes travel tickets, air tickets, bullet trains, trains, buses, taxis, rental cars, and the like. In the embodiment of the present invention, a ticket refers to a right to participate in or use these events and the like. A free ticket becomes a ticket by purchasing.

As shown in FIG. 1, the free ticket has an advertisement space on the front side and a plurality of columns on the back side. In the advertisement space, advertisements of company products, services, and the like are posted. By distributing free tickets for free, certain advertising effects can be achieved.

As shown in the figure, the back side is provided with columns for user's writing, telephone number, URL, unique barcode information and unique number. In the user's entry column according to this example, a column in which an event name, a place name, date and time, a seat number, and a serial number can be described is provided. In this column, a blank column is provided so that when a user purchases a ticket for a specific event, information about the event can be written. here,
The reference number is, for example, the order of entering the venue of the event, and is required when no seat is specified.

The telephone number is a telephone number for calling the operator of the ticket system. In this example, a number that can be called for free is assigned. URL is the address of the home page of this system.

The unique bar code information includes information that allows the user to input the unique number by scanning with a bar code reader. The unique number is unique information assigned to each free ticket, and different information is printed on each distributed free ticket. This unique number is composed of, for example, 16 digits. The number may be a serial number or a specific digit may have a meaning. For example, the upper two digits may be an area code indicating a sales area, and the next two digits may be an event code indicating an event type. However, a different number needs to be assigned to each free ticket. In this example, the unique number is used, but may include unique characters and symbols, and the number of digits is not limited. Moreover,
Unique picture or graphic information may be used. Further, the unique information itself does not necessarily have to be visually recognizable to humans, and may be magnetic information.

In addition to the unique barcode, barcode information for accessing the homepage of the ticket system may be printed. In this case, the homepage can be accessed by scanning this unique barcode with a barcode reader.

The free ticket itself is made of paper in this example, and is a print medium on which information such as a telephone number and a unique number is printed on the back surface. The material may be plastic, cloth, wood, etc. other than paper. In this example, the shape and size of the free ticket are the same shape and size as the business card in consideration of storage and carrying convenience, but are not limited thereto, and may be various shapes and sizes. . For example, when the material is cloth, a so-called T-shirt may be used.
Here, printing refers to printing in a broad sense, in addition to printing on paper with ink, for example, when weaving or sewing a black thread so that a predetermined display is made, and furthermore, when printing a predetermined chemical. Includes the case where coloring is performed by a method or an electrical method. It is desirable that the free ticket be an inexpensive material at the time of distribution. Because it is distributed free of charge.

By using such a free ticket, it is possible to solve the so-called scalper problem in which a large amount of tickets are unduly bought and sold at an unreasonable price. This will be described below.

A normal ticket cannot be canceled unlike the free ticket according to the present invention.
Therefore, some of the users who no longer need the ticket are sold to a scalper. However, with the free ticket according to the present invention, when it is desired to cancel, the cancellation can be easily executed as described above, so that the ticket is not sold to the scalper. Therefore, the scalper cannot secure the amount of tickets that can be sold, and the scalper problem can be solved. In the event of cancellation, the ticket can be immediately purchased from a legitimate sales site at a regular price, eliminating the need to purchase it from a scalper.

The appearance of the free ticket according to the present invention cannot be determined as a valid ticket. Therefore, the number of users who try to purchase directly from the scalper decreases. At this time, even if an attempt is made to confirm that the ticket has already been purchased using a barcode reader, for example, such confirmation cannot be performed unless a purchased barcode reader is used to confirm the ticket. Can also. Furthermore, it is also effective to prevent the purchase of a large number of tickets for the same event using the same barcode reader. This case can also be realized by managing the ID of the barcode reader in the server.

As described above, the free ticket according to the present invention has the following effects in addition to solving the so-called scalper problem. (1) An advertisement can be placed on the free ticket itself, and a free ticket can be distributed more than the actual event participants, so that effective advertising activities can be performed. (2) Cancellation can be performed very easily. (3) Unlike a ticket using an electronic device, a print medium gives the user a sense of “analog” security. This effect is particularly high when the free ticket is made of paper. (4) Even if a ticket is lost, it can be reissued. (5) There is the convenience that a ticket at hand can be made at any time. (6) Discounts, incentives, etc. can be easily constructed. (7) Customer data can be obtained, and sales and advertising activities can be executed with a narrowed target. (8) Since the free ticket itself is a print medium, the free ticket can be realized at a lower cost as compared with a case where the free ticket is constituted by an electronic device.

Next, an example of a system configuration of a ticket system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The ticket system 1 according to the present invention has a server 11 and a database 12 as main components, and further includes an operator 13. The server 11 is connected to the user's terminal 2, the user's mobile phone 3, the server 5 of the settlement organization, the terminal 7 of the event company, and the barcode-URL conversion server 8 via the communication network 9. The server 11 is connected to the event organizer's terminal 6 via a dedicated line. Further, the operator 13 of the ticket system 1 is in a state where information can be exchanged with the user via the communication network 9 by the telephone 4.

The server 11 includes a control unit 111, a communication connection device 112, and a memory 113. The server 11 further includes input means, a display, and the like, but does not play an important role in the embodiment of the present invention, and is not shown. The control unit 111 is mainly a central control unit (CPU)
And executes various controls based on various programs stored in the memory 113. Communication connection device 1
Reference numeral 12 denotes a device for executing communication with an external user terminal 2 or the like. The memory 113 has at least a unique number processing program 1131, a barcode information processing program 1132, a web data processing program 1133, a ticket purchase processing program 1134, a ticket cancel processing program 1135, and a user registration program 11.
36, a payment processing program 1137, a ticket confirmation program 1138, and an event information program 1139 are stored.

The unique number processing program 1131 is a program for executing processing relating to a unique number assigned to each free ticket. The barcode information processing program 1132 is a program that executes processing such as barcode conversion of the unique number and information for accessing the web page of the present system. The web data processing program 1133 sends an HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) to the user terminal 2, the user mobile phone 3, and the like.
ge) A program for transmitting web data including data and the like. Ticket purchase processing program 1134
Is a program executed when a user purchases a ticket. Ticket cancellation processing program 11
Reference numeral 35 denotes a program for the user to execute a ticket canceling process.

The user registration program 1136 is a program for executing user registration. The payment processing program 1137 is a program that executes processing related to payment. The ticket confirmation program 1138 is a program for the user to confirm the contents of the ticket. The event information program 1139 is a program for an event organizer to confirm event information.

The database 12 has at least a unique number information storage unit 121, a bar code information storage unit 122, a web data storage unit 123, an event information storage unit 124,
Each storage area of the user information storage unit 125 and the payment information storage unit 126 is included.

The unique number information storage unit 121 stores information on a unique number assigned to a free ticket. The unique number is stored by being divided into a unique number printed and distributed on the free ticket and a unique number not yet printed on the free ticket. In addition, the unique number printed on the free ticket and distributed,
It is divided into a unique number for which a free ticket has been purchased and a unique number for which a free ticket has not yet been purchased.

The bar code information storage unit 122 stores information obtained by converting a unique number into bar code data in association with the unique number. The web data storage unit 123 stores web data to be transmitted to a user or the like.

The event information storage section 124 stores event information registered by the event organizer. The event information includes information such as an event name, a place where the event is held, and a date and time of the event. Further, when the event organizer registers the event information, an event number is assigned to each event, and this event number is also stored as a part of the event information. Furthermore, if tickets for a particular event are purchased with free tickets,
The event number and the unique number of the free ticket are stored in association with each other. Therefore, for example, if 100 tickets are sold in one event,
100 unique numbers are stored in association with the event number of this event. Further, a serial number or a seat number is stored in association with each unique number.

The user information storage section 125 stores user information obtained by user registration. The payment information storage unit 126 stores information on the user's payment.

The operator 13 is a voice response device or a person who responds by voice to an offer to purchase or cancel a free ticket made by the user using the telephone 4.

The user's terminal 2 is, for example, a personal computer (PC), has a display, a keyboard, etc., and has a browser installed. The barcode reader 21 is connected, and a barcode resolver program for processing information read by the barcode reader 21 is also installed.

The user's mobile phone 3 has a function of connecting to the Internet. Also,
The user's telephone 4 is capable of voice communication with an operator via a communication network 9.

The server 5 of the settlement organization is connected to the server 11 of the present system via the communication network 9 and executes settlement of the price of a free ticket, a cancellation fee, and the like.

The terminal 6 of the event organizer is connected to the server 11 of the present system by a dedicated line, and is, for example, a personal computer. A browser is installed similarly to the terminal 2 of the user.

The terminal 7 at the event site is, for example, a personal computer (PC) having a display, a keyboard, etc., and a browser installed. Further, a barcode reader 71 is connected, and a barcode resolver program for processing information read by the barcode reader 71 is also installed.

The barcode-URL conversion server 8 is connected to the communication network 9 and has a function of converting the barcode information transmitted from the user terminal 2 into a URL and transmitting the URL to the user terminal 2.

The communication network 9 is the Internet, a public network, or the like.

Next, the flow of purchasing a free ticket will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First,
The user obtains a free ticket distributed free of charge (S301). This free ticket is distributed, for example, at rental video stores, CD stores, live houses, clubs, record stores, large entertainment facilities, department stores, karaoke boxes, restaurants, cafes, taxis, and the like.

Next, the user selects a means for purchasing a free ticket (S302). Here, purchasing a free ticket does not mean acquiring the free ticket itself,
Turning free tickets into valuable tickets. Upon purchase, user registration in the ticket system may be mandatory. The server 1 executes user registration by the user registration program 1136, and stores user information in the user information storage unit 126. In the user registration, the user's name, address, age, gender, e-mail address, and the like are registered. By registering the user in this way, it is possible to easily determine the data and contact information on the attributes of the person who purchased the ticket. Also,
By registering as a user, it is possible to specify a person who has purchased a ticket and participated in the event. For example, it is possible to develop services such as a mileage service and a point service in accordance with the usage amount of the free ticket. On the other hand, in order to prevent the user from fearing that personal information is leaked due to user registration, the usage rate of the ticket system is prevented from being reduced, the user registration may not be required and may be treated as an option. .

The means for purchasing a free ticket include a case using the Internet (S303), a case using the Internet and a barcode reader (S304), and a case using a telephone (S305). The case where the Internet is used (S303) and the case where the Internet and a barcode reader are used (S304) will be described later in detail. When using a telephone (S305), the user
The telephone 4 is used to dial the telephone number described in the free ticket. The telephone 4 is connected to the operator 1 via the communication network 9.
3 is connected. Thereafter, the user verbally conveys the unique number, and executes each process such as event selection between the operators 13.

Next, the user selects an event (S30).
6). When selecting an event, it may be possible to further specify a seat. Then, a settlement method is selected (S307). An inquiry is made to the settlement institution as to whether settlement is possible by the settlement method selected by the user (S30).
8). Then, authentication is performed in the settlement institution (S
309). With this, the purchase is completed (S
310). When the purchase is made, the user is notified of the fact, and the contact information includes the seat number and reference number at the event place. By notifying the reference number in advance in this way, confusion at the venue can be prevented, and the event organizer has the effect of facilitating visitor arrangement.

Further, in the server 11 of the present system, the unique number and the event number are linked and stored in the event information storage unit 124 (S311). Thereafter, the user participates in the event of the purchased ticket (S31).
2).

In principle, the user needs to bring a purchased free ticket to the event site. Upon entry, the free ticket is presented to the attendant of the event organizer. The attendant of the event organizer scans the unique barcode information of the free ticket with a barcode reader 71 installed at the event site. The unique barcode information obtained by scanning and the event number of the event to be opened at the event site are transmitted from the terminal 7 at the event site to the server 11 via the communication network 9. The server 11 activates the barcode information processing program 1133 and refers to the information stored in the barcode information storage unit 122 to convert the received unique barcode information into a unique number. And in the server 11,
The ticket confirmation program 1138 is activated, and based on the information stored in the event information storage unit 124, it is determined whether the received unique number is included in the unique number associated with the received event number. Then, the determination result is transmitted to the terminal 7 at the event site via the communication network 9. On the terminal 7 at the event venue,
Based on this determination result, it can be confirmed whether or not the free ticket presented by the user has been purchased for the event to be entered. In this way, since the censorship at the time of entry is performed by the barcode reader, it is possible to quickly arrange the visitors. When authenticating the ticket at the venue, the authentication information itself of the event is stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM without performing authentication by the server 11 via the communication network 9 such as the Internet. You may make it collate with the authentication information in this storage medium.

The link between the unique number and the ticket number is released by the user participating in the event (S31).
3). Specifically, the process is executed by deleting the unique number stored in association with the ticket number or adding information indicating the end of the event. Thereafter, the settlement is executed, and the purchase amount of the free ticket is deducted from the bank account, for example, from the bank (S314).

Subsequently, using the flowchart of FIG.
A case where a free ticket is purchased using the Internet (FIG. 3: S303) will be described. The user can purchase a free ticket using the terminal 2 or the mobile phone 3 with an Internet connection function. In the following example, the case where the terminal 2 is used will be described.

First, the user who has obtained the free ticket starts the browser, inputs the URL written on the back of the free ticket into the terminal 2 using the keyboard, and accesses the home page of the URL (S401). The server 11 receives the transmission request of the data of the homepage by the communication connection device 112 and, based on the web data processing program 1133, causes the control unit 111 to execute the HTML related to the homepage stored in the web data storage unit 123.
The data is transmitted to the user terminal 2 via the communication connection device 112 communication network 9 (S402). When the server 11 performs transmission and reception of information as described above, the communication connection device 112 is used, but the description of the following processes will be omitted. The user's terminal 2 receives the homepage data, and displays the homepage on the display by the browser (S403).

FIG. 5 shows a screen display example of the homepage.
In the left area of the screen shown in FIG. 5, an artist search input area, an event search input area, and a free ticket number input area are provided. In the right area of the screen, a list of events is displayed in alphabetical order of artists.

For example, it is assumed that an artist name is entered in an artist search input area and a button described as "GO" is clicked. The artist name information is transmitted from the user terminal 2 to the server 11 (S404). Server 1
In 1, the event information relating to the artist name is read from the event information storage unit 124 by the ticket purchase processing program 1134, and transmitted as web data to the user terminal 2 via the communication network 9 (S405).
At the user's terminal 2, an event list related to the artist input by the browser is displayed in the right area of the screen (S406).

Similarly, when an event name is entered in the event search input area and a button labeled "GO" is clicked, an event list relating to the event is displayed in the area on the right side of the screen. The free ticket number input area is provided with two areas, a ticket confirmation area and a ticket cancellation area. Enter the free ticket unique number in the ticket confirmation area,
Clicking the button labeled "O" displays a purchase status page for that ticket. On the purchase status page, for example, information on the settlement method is displayed in addition to the artist name, event name, location, price, date and time of the event purchased with the ticket. It is also possible to move from this purchase status page to a page for canceling. Further, detailed information of the event, for example, information such as a map of an event venue and a seat position can be obtained from this page.

When the unique number of the free ticket is entered in the ticket cancellation area and the button labeled "GO" is clicked, a cancellation page for the ticket is displayed. On the cancellation page, information on the event purchased by the ticket and information on the payment method are displayed as in the purchase status page. Then, when a cancel button provided on the cancel page is clicked, a confirmation page is displayed, and the cancellation can be executed by further clicking the confirmation button. The cancellation procedure will be described later in detail.

When the user selects a desired event from the event list displayed in the area on the right side of the screen displayed on the display and clicks or double-clicks, the information is transmitted to the server 11 (S407). The server 11 receives the selection information of the event and uses the ticket purchase program 1134 to execute the event information storage unit 12.
4, the information of the selected event is read, and the web data processing program 1133 reads the web data related to the free ticket purchase screen from the web data storage unit 123. Then, the event information and the web data relating to the free ticket purchase screen are transmitted to the user terminal 2 via the communication network 9 (S408).

The free ticket purchase screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display of the user terminal 2 by the browser (S409). On the free ticket purchase screen shown in FIG. 6, the artist name, event name, event place,
A ticket price, an event date and time are displayed, and a free ticket input area and a payment method selection input area are provided. In this example, as a settlement method, a bank transfer, a credit card, a debit card, and an e-cash are adopted. The settlement method is not limited to these methods, and various methods can be adopted. When a bank transfer, a credit card, or the like is used, it is desirable that the date and time of debit from the bank be after the event ends. Tickets can be canceled before the event ends or until a certain time before the event ends, so if the cancellation is performed after the withdrawal is performed, the process of refund etc. becomes complicated. Become
This is because the commission of the settlement institution becomes higher.

The user inputs the unique number of the free ticket into the free ticket number input field using the keyboard (S410). In addition, a payment method is selected (S41).
1). When the user clicks the "Buy" button displayed at the bottom of the screen, the input information is transmitted (S41).
2). Although not shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4, a confirmation screen for confirming the input content is displayed, and payment information corresponding to the payment method is input. The settlement information includes information such as a bank name, a branch name, a bank account number, a credit number, and a user name. The server 11 receives the input information, activates the payment processing program, and executes an inquiry regarding payment to the server 5 of the payment institution connected by the communication network 9 based on the payment information (S413). Specifically, the server 11 of the present system
Transmits the settlement item and the user information to the server 5 of the settlement institution via the communication network 9. Payment Institution Server 5
Receives the information, determines whether settlement is possible, and transmits the information to the server 11 via the communication network 9. The server 11 of the present system receives the notification of the result of the determination as to whether payment is possible from the server 5 of the payment institution, and performs authentication in accordance with the result (S414). The authentication result is stored in the settlement information storage unit 127 and transmitted to the user terminal 2 via the communication network 9 (S415). The user terminal 2 receives the authentication result and displays it on the display by the browser. If it is verified that the payment is possible, a series of procedures for purchasing a free ticket is completed, and the free ticket has the same effect as a normal ticket. On the other hand, if it is determined that the payment is impossible, the free ticket cannot be purchased, and the user performs a process such as changing the payment method on the free ticket purchase screen, for example.

Subsequently, using the flowchart of FIG.
A case where a free ticket is purchased using the Internet and a barcode reader (FIG. 3: S304) will be described. The barcode reader can be connected to both the terminal 2 and the mobile phone 3 with an Internet connection function, and can purchase a free ticket using either of them. In the following example, the case where the terminal 2 is used will be described. I do. In this example, it is assumed that two types of barcodes, a barcode for accessing the URL (hereinafter referred to as a URL barcode) and a unique barcode, are printed on the back surface of the free ticket.

First, the user who has obtained the free ticket activates the barcode resolver program installed in the terminal 2 (S701). Then, the user uses the barcode reader 21 connected to the terminal 2 to
The L barcode is scanned (S702). Then, the URL barcode information read by the barcode reader 21 is transmitted from the barcode reader 21 to the terminal 2 and processed by the barcode resolver program.
The barcode resolver program is a barcode-URL
The URL barcode information is transmitted to the conversion server 8. In the barcode URL conversion server 8, the received U
The RL barcode information is converted into a URL (S703).
Then, the barcode-URL conversion server 8 transmits the URL
L is transmitted to the user terminal 2 (S704).

The terminal 2 of the user who has received the URL activates the browser (S705). Then, the user accesses the home page of the URL (S706). Server 11
Receives the request for transmission of the data of the homepage, and executes the control unit 11 based on the web data processing program 1133.
1 transmits HTML data for the home page stored in the web data storage unit 123 to the user terminal 2 via the communication network 9 (S707). User terminal 2
Then, the homepage data is received, and the homepage is displayed on the display by the browser (S70).
8). The home page is displayed as shown in FIG. FIG.
When a free ticket number is input on the screen shown in FIG. 7, the operation is performed by scanning a unique bar code of the free ticket.

When the user selects a desired event from the event list displayed in the area on the right side of the screen displayed on the display and clicks or double-clicks the information, the information is transmitted to the server 11 (S709). The server 11 receives the selection information of the event and uses the ticket purchase program 1134 to execute the event information storage unit 12.
4, the information of the selected event is read, and the web data processing program 1133 reads the web data related to the free ticket purchase screen from the web data storage unit 123. Then, the event information and the web data relating to the free ticket purchase screen are transmitted to the user terminal 2 via the communication network 9 by the communication connection device 112 (S710).

The free ticket purchase screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display of the user terminal 2 by the browser (S711). When the unique barcode of the free ticket is scanned on the free ticket purchase screen shown in FIG. 6 (S712), the unique number is entered in the free ticket number input field. Next, a payment method is selected and input (S713). When the user clicks the “Buy” button displayed at the bottom of the screen, the input information is transmitted (S714). Here, when the unique barcode is scanned by the barcode reader 21, the ID of the barcode reader 21 may be stored in the user terminal 2 and transmitted to the server 11 together with the input information. In that case, in the server 11, the event information storage unit 12
4, the ID of the barcode reader 21 is stored together with the unique number. By performing such a process, for example, by using the same barcode reader 21, an unfairly large number of tickets are bought and sold at a high price.
A warning can be notified.

The subsequent processing steps (S715, S71)
6, S717) are the same as the processing steps (S413, S414, S415) described with reference to FIG.

Next, using the flowchart shown in FIG.
A processing flow regarding cancellation of a free ticket will be described. First, the user searches for a purchased ticket (S801) and selects a canceling means (S80).
2). In this example, when using the Internet (S
803), when using the Internet and a barcode reader (S804), when using a telephone (S805).
There is.

When using the Internet (S80)
3) First, the homepage of the ticket system is called using the terminal 2 or the mobile phone 3 of the user. Then, for example, a screen as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed. In the case of cancellation, the user enters the unique number printed on the free ticket in the column next to the part where "Ticket Cancel" is displayed, and clicks the button labeled "GO".
Then, information about the event corresponding to the unique number and a cancel button are displayed. Here, when a ticket related to a plurality of events is purchased using one free ticket on which the unique number is printed, a plurality of events are displayed. Therefore, the user selects which event to cancel (S806). Thereafter, when the user clicks the cancel button, a confirmation screen is displayed, and when the user further clicks the confirmation button, cancellation is requested to the server 11 (S807).

The server 11 receives the cancel request and performs authentication as to whether cancellation is possible (S80).
8). When the authentication is established, the cancellation is also established (S809). Then, the cancellation fee is debited by the settlement method registered at the time of purchase (S810).

On the other hand, the server 11 releases the link between the unique number for which the cancellation has been executed and the event number (S
811). The vacant seat information of the event caused by the cancellation is reflected in the event information of the event information storage unit 124.

At the ticket sales site, vacant seat information can be displayed for each event by referring to the event information stored in the event information storage section 124. Further, a storage area storing only vacant seat data may be provided. In that case, the vacant seat data generated due to the execution of the cancellation is transferred to the storage area (S812).
In the ticket system according to the present invention, it is possible to cancel even a once sold ticket,
A user who wants a ticket can find a vacant seat and purchase a ticket by accessing the vacant seat information of the site even after the ticket is once sold out.
Further, a cancellation waiting service may be executed at the site. A web page for waiting for cancellation is displayed on the terminal 2 of the user, and registration of waiting for a specific event can be registered based on an instruction from the user. Even in the case of registration in the cancellation wait, the user can obtain information on the status of the cancellation wait, for example, information such as the number of people waiting for the cancellation and their turn by checking the ticket (see FIG. 5). If the user is in the state of waiting for cancellation and cancels the ticket and becomes ready to purchase a ticket, the user may be notified by e-mail to the user waiting for the cancellation. After this notification, the user may have to execute the ticket purchase procedure, but the purchase procedure is not required, and the ticket purchase is automatically registered when the ticket can be purchased by registering the cancellation wait. The purchase procedure may be completed. In this case, a notification that the ticket has been purchased is executed by e-mail.

Next, data on the ticket purchaser will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, a user who wants to purchase a ticket obtains a free ticket distributed free of charge, and as shown in S901, a unique code, which is information on the free ticket, and bar code information of the unique code. ,
Obtain the URL and telephone number of the ticket sales site.

When the sales site is accessed at the time of ticket purchase, cancellation, or confirmation, data as shown in S902 is handled. That is, when purchasing a ticket, data necessary for settlement includes, for example, name, address, telephone number, account number, card number,
I have a password. Further, as data necessary for determining the event, for example, an event number, a seat number,
There is a reference number. Here, the event number is a number that unifies the date and time of the event and the place of the event, and is issued when the event organizer registers information on the event in the system. The optional data includes the age, gender, and e-mail address of the user who has made the purchase. These optional data can be used to identify the attributes of the user who purchased the ticket.

At the event site, as shown in S903, upon entry, the unique code or the bar code information of the unique code and the event number are collated, and it is confirmed whether or not the sold ticket is legitimate use. Further, when the user is guided to the seat, the unique code, the event number and the seat number or reference number are confirmed.

Next, using the flowchart of FIG.
Data about the event organizer will be described.

At the time of ticket issuance, that is, when the event organizer registers the event information in the ticket system 1, S
As shown by 1001, an event number is assigned from the server 11 of the ticket system 1.

To check the ticket sales situation,
As shown in S1002, the event organizer can obtain the unique number, name, address, telephone number, event number, seat number, reference number, and the like from the ticket system 1. The age, gender, and e-mail address, which are optional data, can also be obtained at the time of status confirmation. Specifically, the event organizer accesses the server 11 through his / her terminal 6 and requests acquisition of information on a specific event. The server 11 activates the event information program 1139, reads information on a specific event from the event information storage unit 124,
It is transmitted to the terminal 6 of the event organizer via a dedicated line. Since this event information is highly confidential, it is desirable that only the event organizer having the access key can access the event information. The access key is obtained, for example, from a CD-ROM.

At the event site, as shown in S1003, upon entry, the unique code or the bar code information of the unique code and the event number are collated, and it is confirmed whether or not the sold ticket is legitimate use. Further, when the user is guided to the seat, the unique code, the event number and the seat number or reference number are confirmed.

In the above example, an event number is used as information for specifying a ticket, and when a free ticket is sold, the event number is associated with the unique number of the free ticket. The information is not limited, and may be any information relating to the ticket.

In the above-described ticket system, only the case where a free ticket is used has been described. Alternatively, a normal ticket may be sold at the same time.

Further, for the purchaser of the free ticket,
By inputting and authenticating the unique number or the unique barcode of the free ticket, it is possible to execute a discount service of transportation to the event site, a discount sale of goods, participation in a secondary event, and the like.

In the above example, various programs installed in the server and the computer can be stored in a storage medium, and can be transmitted via a communication medium. Here, examples of the storage medium include a floppy (registered trademark) disk, a hard disk, a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, and a CD-RO.
M, DVD, ROM cartridge, RAM memory cartridge with battery backup, flash memory cartridge, nonvolatile RAM cartridge, etc. Further, the communication medium includes a wired communication medium such as a telephone line, a wireless communication medium such as a microwave line, and the like, and also includes the Internet.

In the above example, the purchase price of the ticket is paid by the user. However, a free ticket may be used, and a case where another company or the like bears the cost is also included. In such a case, it is not necessary to input a settlement method at the time of ticket purchase.

Further, in the above-described example, an event entrance ticket has been described as an example. However, it is needless to say that the ticket system according to the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to various tickets.

[0090]

According to the present invention, a ticket system realizing a new ticket sales method can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a free ticket according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram of a ticket system according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of purchasing a free ticket according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of purchasing a free ticket according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display in the ticket system according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a screen display example in the ticket system according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of purchasing a free ticket according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a free ticket cancellation flow according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a data flow of the ticket system according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a data flow of the ticket system according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ticket system 2 User's terminal 3 User's mobile phone 5 Payment institution server 6 Event organizer's terminal 7
Event venue terminals 9 Communication network 11 Server 12 Database

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Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A ticket system for selling tickets using a print medium distributed to a user and printed with unique information, receiving ticket selection information transmitted from the user via a communication network. A ticket selection information storage unit that stores and stores the unique information transmitted from a user via a communication network; and a unique information storage unit that is specified by the selection information stored in the ticket selection information storage unit. Ticket information storage means for associating information relating to the obtained ticket with the unique information stored in the unique information storage means, and performing the printing based on the information relating to the ticket and the unique information stored in the ticket information storage means. A ticket system comprising: a ticket determination unit configured to determine whether a medium is valid as a ticket. 2. The ticket system further comprises: a payment information receiving unit for receiving payment information transmitted from the user via a communication network; and a ticket information receiving unit based on the payment information received by the payment information receiving unit. Claims are provided, comprising a settlement possibility determining unit for determining whether settlement is possible, wherein the ticket determining unit determines that the ticket is valid when the settlement possibility determining unit determines that settlement is possible. Item 1. The ticket system according to Item 1. 3. The ticket system further includes: a cancel request storage unit that receives and stores a ticket cancel request transmitted from the user via a communication network; and a cancel request stored in the cancel request storage unit. 3. The ticket system according to claim 1, further comprising: a unit configured to cancel an association between the information on the ticket stored in the ticket information storage unit and the unique information. 4. The ticket system according to claim 3, wherein said ticket system further comprises a cancellation payment execution means for executing a payment for imposing a cancellation fee based on a ticket cancellation request transmitted from said user via a communication network. Ticket system. 5. The ticket system according to claim 1, further comprising bar code data processing means for receiving the bar code data unique information transmitted from the user and converting the bar code data into unique information. The ticket system according to 1, 2, 3 or 4. 6. The apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising means for receiving and storing the identification information of the bar code reader transmitted together with the bar code data specific information.
The described ticket system. 7. The ticket system according to claim 1, wherein said print medium is made of paper. 8. The printing medium according to claim 1, wherein at least the unique information is printed on one surface and an advertisement area is provided on the other surface. 7. The ticket system according to item 7. 9. A ticket sales method for selling tickets using a print medium distributed to a user and printed with unique information, wherein the ticket selection information transmitted from the user via a communication network is provided. Receiving, the step of receiving the unique information transmitted from the user via a communication network, the step of storing the information of the ticket specified by the selection information and the unique information in association with each other, and the information of the ticket. And a ticket determining step of determining whether the print medium is valid as a ticket based on the unique information. 10. The ticket sales method further comprises: receiving payment information transmitted from the user via a communication network; and determining whether the ticket can be settled based on the received payment information. The ticket selling method according to claim 9, further comprising a determining step, wherein the ticket determining step determines that the ticket is valid when it is determined that the payment is possible in the payment availability determining step. 11. The ticket sales method further comprises: receiving a ticket cancellation request transmitted from the user via a communication network; and associating the ticket information with the unique information based on the cancellation request. 11. The ticket selling method according to claim 9, further comprising the step of: 12. A storage medium storing a ticket sales program for selling tickets using a print medium distributed to a user and printed with unique information, wherein the ticket sales program is provided to a computer. Receiving the ticket selection information transmitted from the user via the communication network, receiving the unique information transmitted from the user via the communication network, and processing the ticket specified by the selection information A storage medium for executing a step of storing information and the unique information in association with each other, and a ticket determining step of determining whether the print medium is valid as a ticket based on the information and the unique information related to the ticket. 13. The ticket sales program according to claim 1, further comprising: receiving a payment information transmitted from said user via a communication network to said computer; determining whether said ticket can be settled based on said received payment information. 13. The payment determination step of determining whether the ticket is valid, when the payment determination step determines that payment is possible, the ticket determination step determines that the ticket is valid. Storage medium. 14. The ticket sales program according to claim 1, further comprising: receiving a cancellation request for the ticket transmitted from the user via a communication network to the computer; and information relating to the ticket based on the cancellation request. 14. The storage medium according to claim 12, further comprising: executing a step of canceling an association between the unique information and the unique information.