JP2002175488A - System and service for issuing service ticket - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a service ticket issuing system and service using various communication terminals. SOLUTION: A plurality of game devices 1001-100n are connected to an Internet IN, and a data supply center DSC for issuing a service ticket is connected to the Internet IN. A plurality of service provides SSC1-SSCm are connected through a communication line to the data supply center DSC, and for example, the user of the game device 1001 is allowed to store the data of the service ticket in a backup memory 1131, and to bring and present it to any service provider SSC1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a service ticket issuing system and a service ticket issuing service.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art With the spread of the Internet, various new services have been developed. For example, in the service industry such as restaurants and leisure facilities, printed services of homepages are handled as service tickets. Issuance of such a service ticket is premised on a communication terminal to which a printer can be connected, and its application range is limited.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made under such a background, and has as its object to provide a service ticket issuing system and a service ticket service to which a wider range of communication terminals can be applied. I do.

[0004]

A service ticket issuance system and service ticket issuance service according to the present invention include an identification index in data that can be downloaded by a user via a communication line using a communication terminal. Since it is handled as a ticket, various communication terminals can be used.

In the present invention, a communication terminal may be specified in advance, and this communication terminal may be prohibited from downloading the same data redundantly. Further, the communication terminal may generate the identification index. This can prevent unauthorized use of service tickets and contribute to sales promotion of communication terminals.

In the present invention, the communication terminal may be a game device, the data may be a game that can be executed on the game device, and the value of the service ticket may be variously changed. For example, the value of the service ticket may be set randomly on the data supply side, and may be changed according to the user's registration conditions (gender, address, number of accesses) or according to the outcome of the game. This allows the user to enjoy the benefits of the service ticket while enjoying the feeling of games and lottery. Furthermore, by providing an effective period for the service ticket, accumulation of useless coupons is prevented,
Also, the user's willingness to use can be promoted.

In the present invention, a carrier capable of holding data as a service ticket is specified, a service provider that provides a service to the service ticket is specified, and the service provider is connected to a device capable of connecting the carrier. For example, a game device may be provided, and the device may be capable of identifying the identification mark. This guarantees the proper use of the service ticket, which can contribute to attracting service providers.
Further, the carrier may display a barcode indicating the coupon, and the device may include a barcode. This allows the use of widely used barcode systems.

According to the service method of the present invention, a service provider manages user information and distributes a content requested by a user, a storage unit for storing the content, and a screen based on image data included in the content. An information processing terminal having display means for displaying an image thereon, a matching means for reading user data included in the content stored in the information processing terminal, and matching the read data with user data in the server; By the means for judging a proper user, means for providing a predetermined service to the user when the user is authenticated by the judgment means, after the service completion confirmation, the server Transmitting means for transmitting service completion information; and the service-completed content in the information processing terminal And a service providing terminal having means for deleting, the user brings the information processing terminal to a service facility provided in the service providing terminal, and the service providing terminal is stored in the information processing terminal. The service corresponding to the content is provided to the user. As a result, an appropriate service is provided.

According to the present invention, in a service providing system for registering a user's personal information in a server using a communication terminal and providing a predetermined service, the server specifies a predetermined service content from the user's personal information. Means for creating an encrypted barcode, and means for delivering image data including the barcode to the user, wherein the communication terminal stores the delivered image data, Display means for displaying image data, wherein a user has a bar code included in the image data displayed on the display means of the communication terminal at a service providing facility having an information processing terminal having a bar code. Is read by the information processing terminal with the barcode reader,
The information processing terminal recognizes a predetermined user and service content from the barcode, performs a process of providing a service according to the service content, and transmits new personal information generated by the service to the server. The personal information of the user is updated and reflected on the service content at the next distribution. This makes use of barcodes,
Each user can provide their own optimal services.

[0010] Further, in the service providing system according to the present invention, predetermined information corresponding to a plurality of products is registered in the server, and a plurality of products, each of which is displayed as a bar code, is provided by the user. At a service providing facility with a barcode reader that can read and transmit to the server, a barcode displayed on a product selected from the products is read by the barcode reader and transmitted to the server, The server specifies a predetermined product from registered products based on the transmitted barcode, creates a barcode obtained by encrypting a predetermined service content related to the product, and generates the barcode. Is transmitted to the user. As a result, it is possible to provide an optimal service while grasping the purchase status of the user in real time.

Further, the present invention is a machine-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to download a service ticket. Here, the “recording medium” is a medium in which information (mainly digital data and programs) is recorded by some physical means, and causes a processing device such as a computer or a dedicated processor to perform a predetermined function. Is what you can do. In short, any method may be used as long as the program is downloaded to the computer by some means and a predetermined function is executed. For example, flexible disk,
Fixed disk, magnetic tape, magneto-optical disk, CD, C
D-ROM, CD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RO
M, DVD-R, PD, MD, DCC, ROM cartridge, RAM memory cartridge with battery backup, flash memory cartridge, nonvolatile RA
M cartridge etc. are included. This includes the case where data is transferred from a host computer via a wired or wireless communication line (public line, data line, satellite line, etc.). The so-called Internet is also included in the recording medium referred to herein.

[0012]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [First Embodiment] Next, a preferred first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Communication Terminal] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a communication terminal for a service ticket issuing system and a service ticket issuing service. This communication terminal is configured as a game device.

Here, the service ticket is a concept including a ticket, a coupon, a discount ticket, a special treatment ticket, a use count stamp, and any other index that affects the service content.

The game apparatus 100 includes a program data storage device or a storage medium (including an optical disk and an optical disk drive) 101 in which a game program and data (including video and music data) are stored, a game program execution and an overall system. CPU for performing coordinate control and the like for image control and image display; a system memory 103 in which programs and data necessary for the CPU 102 to perform processing are stored; and programs and data necessary for activating the game apparatus 100. BOO in which is stored
A TROM 104 and a bus arbiter 105 for controlling the flow of programs and data between each block of the game apparatus 100 and devices connected to the outside are provided, and these are connected to a bus (not shown).

A rendering processor 106 is connected to the bus, and stores a program data storage device or storage medium 1.
The video (movie) data read out of the display monitor 01 and the image to be generated according to the operation of the player or the progress of the game are displayed by the rendering processor 106 on the display monitor 1.
10 is displayed. Graphic data and the like necessary for the rendering processor 106 to generate an image are stored in the graphic memory 107.

A sound processor 108 is connected to the bus, and a program data storage device or a storage medium 101
The music data read out from the CPU and sound effects and sounds to be generated in accordance with the operation of the player and the progress of the game are output from the speaker 111 by the sound processor. Sound data and the like necessary for the sound processor 108 to generate sound effects and sounds are stored in the sound memory 109.

The game apparatus 100 is connected to a modem 112 and can communicate with another game apparatus 100 or a network server via a telephone line (not shown). The game device 100 further includes a backup memory 113 (including a disk storage medium and a storage device) for storing information on the progress of the game and program data input / output via a modem, and the game device 100 in accordance with the operation of the operator. Also, a controller 114 that inputs information for controlling a device (not shown) connected to the outside to the game apparatus 100 is connected.

The backup memory 113 stores the modem 11
2 can store various data taken into the game apparatus 100 and serve as a data carrier for the service ticket issuing system. The game device 100 can prevent unauthorized use of a service ticket, such as prohibiting duplicate download of data.

If the data to be downloaded is a small game and the backup memory 113 is configured to execute the game, the user can obtain a service ticket while enjoying the game, and furthermore, the value of the service ticket and By linking the game results, the service of the service ticket can be provided with game characteristics.

[0021] In addition, specifying a device or carrier from which a service ticket can be downloaded in this way can contribute to sales promotion of the device and the like.

It goes without saying that a personal computer, a mobile phone, an electronic organizer, a mobile gear and any other communication terminal can be used as the communication terminal.

Since the distribution of service tickets is nothing less than the distribution of information, paperless advertising can also be realized.

By forcibly distributing advertisements of limited-time services and products to a communication terminal such as a mobile phone, the communication terminal user such as a player is caused to “fear” and the purchase intention is strongly stimulated. . This has a significant sales promotion effect.

If a validity period is provided for the data of the advertisement and the data is automatically deleted at the end of the validity period, useless data is not accumulated and the convenience for the user is high. Of course, the same may be applied to the service ticket.

FIG. 2 shows an example of data of a distributed advertisement of a store or the like. Ads are displayed on the screen of the mobile phone PDC,
Banner 21 that can access the homepage is displayed on the screen.
0 and a banner 220 for making a phone call for the store. When the banner 210 is picked, the homepage of the store is opened. Picking the banner 220 connects the mobile phone PDC to the store's sales liaison and can make a direct call. As a result, the user can immediately hear the story of the clerk, and can quickly confirm the product and arrange for purchase.

[Backup Memory] FIGS. 3A to 3E,
4A, 4B, and 5 show examples of the backup memory. FIG. 3A is a plan view, FIG. 3B is a front view, FIG. 3C is a bottom view, FIG. 3D is a right side view, FIG. 3E is a rear view, and FIG. FIG. 4B is a front view showing the internal structure, FIG. 4B is a side view showing the internal structure, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram.

As shown in FIGS. 3A to 3E, the backup memory 113 has a small LCD on the upper surface of the case 12.
A (liquid crystal display) 14 is provided, and operation buttons 16 are provided below the LCD 14 (FIG. 3B). Case 12
An external connection terminal 18 for connecting to an external device such as a game device is provided at a lower end on the front side of the device, and a back of the external connection terminal 18 is provided for protecting an internal circuit from external dust and the like. A shutter 20 is provided (FIG. 3C). A battery housing 22 is provided in the upper part of the back surface of the case 12, and a sound hole 24 for a buzzer described later is provided in a case below the battery housing 22.
Are formed (FIG. 3E).

4A and 4B.
B, and has a PCB substrate 26 for mounting various electronic components inside the case 12. On the front side of the PCB board 26, a nonvolatile RAM 28 for storing information and a C
The PU 30 is mounted. Two conductive rubbers 3 are provided on both sides of the nonvolatile RAM 28 and the CPU 30 on the surface of the PCB board 26.
The LCD 14 is mounted on the conductive rubber 32. Below the CPU 30 on the surface of the PCB board 26,
A button contact 34 of the operation button 16 is mounted. The external connection terminals 18 are formed on the PCB board 26 below the button contacts 34.

A battery 36, which is a power supply for the backup memory 113, is mounted on the back side of the PCB board 26, a buzzer 38 is mounted below the battery 36, and a crystal oscillator 39 is mounted below the buzzer 38. It is installed.

FIG. 5 shows a block diagram of the backup memory 113. An operation button 16, an LCD 14, an external connection terminal 18, a nonvolatile RAM 2
8, a battery 36 and a buzzer 38 are connected. CPU3
0 has a built-in ROM and RAM. External connection terminal 1
8 is connected to an external device (not shown).

Although the CPU 30 controls the entire memory card 10, a basic control program is based on the RO built in the CPU.
M, and the RAM built in the CPU 30 is used as a temporary memory when executing the program. Non-volatile RA
M28 is a memory for storing backup data to be stored, but also stores an execution program such as a game in a part or all of the nonvolatile RAM 28 as necessary.

[Overall Configuration] FIG.
01 to 100n (there are a plurality of the same devices as the game device 100) indicate a state in which they are connected to the Internet IN, and a data supply center DSC that issues service tickets is connected to the Internet IN.
A plurality of service providers SSC1 to SSCm are connected to the data supply center DSC via a communication line.
In the state where the data of the service ticket is stored in 1, it is brought to any service provider (for example, SSC1).

The service providers SSC1 to SSCm that provide services for service tickets can benefit from the effect of attracting customers by the service tickets.

[Contents of Service] Service Provider SSC
1 to SSCm can provide various services as shown in the following examples. (A1) A service where an arcade game can be used free of charge. (A2) A service that can execute a sample play of an arcade game. That is, one game can be executed halfway for free, and can be executed to the end by adding coins and the like. (A3) A service for providing medals and the like for using an arcade. (A4) A service where entry to the amusement center is free or discounted. (A5) As shown in FIG. 7, in a change machine EX for changing the banknote M into coins to be used in the game, the banknote M is connected to the backup memory 113 while the slot SLE is connected.
Is inserted into the backup memory 113, the number of coupons is larger (for example, one more) than the number of times corresponding to the amount of the bill M. At this time, no exchange is performed, and no coin is supplied. In normal exchange, coins are supplied to the coin receiving CT. Thereafter, the user can enjoy the game while carrying the backup memory 113 instead of a wallet, and there is no need to carry coins. If the exchange machine EX is connected to a server (not shown), player information can be obtained from the backup memory 113 and can be used for customer management. As shown in FIG. 8, a communication terminal such as a mobile phone PDC may be connected to the change machine EX via a cable CBL instead of the backup memory 113. (A6) In the exchange machine EX for exchanging the banknote M for coins used in the game, the backup memory 113
When the banknote M is inserted while the banknote M is connected to the slot SLE, a coin (not shown) is supplied to the coin receiver CT, and a predetermined number of coupons (for example, once) are registered in the backup memory 113. The coupon may be used to run the game for free or to perform a sample play thereof. That is, a coupon can be obtained by currency exchange. If the exchange machine EX is connected to a server (not shown), player information can be obtained from the backup memory 113 and can be used for customer management. Note that, instead of the backup memory 113, a communication terminal such as a mobile phone PDC may be connected by a cable CBL (a wireless method is also possible). (A7) Product discount or free service. (A8) A service that can use a service ticket as a ticket. For example, a service that allows entry to various events with a service ticket, a service that allows the user to ride various vehicles, and the like. (A9) A service for using a service ticket as money. (A10) These combinations are conditioned.

[Value of Service Ticket] The value of the service ticket can be variously set as shown in the following example according to the situation when the user receives the data. (B1) The value is changed according to the number of times of downloading a predetermined series of data. (B2) The data supplied from the data supply center SSC is a game, and the value of the service ticket is changed according to the performance when the user executes the game. (B3) Change the value of the service ticket according to the month, date, time, etc., at which the data was obtained. (B4) According to the total access count of the data supply center,
At that time, the value of the service ticket for the accessing user is changed. (B5) The value of the service ticket is changed according to the user's unique attributes such as the user's sex, age, zodiac, horoscope constellation, and initials of the name. (B6) The discount rate of the service ticket is changed according to the amount of money, the number of times the user has purchased the product, and the like. For example, a discount rate of 10% is set for a user who frequently purchases a product with respect to a normal discount of 5%. (B7) When downloading a service ticket,
The value of the service ticket is changed according to a random condition, and a great privilege is given as, for example, a lucky service ticket. (B8) These combinations are used as conditions.

Further, as a service on the communication terminal, (b9) a service of distributing dedicated software that can download a more advantageous service ticket when the number of times of downloading the service ticket reaches a predetermined value. Etc. can also be provided.

[Coupon Validity Period] Game Device 100
Mobile terminals such as mobile phones and PDCs generate an internal clock and can manage time, so that a valid period can be set for a coupon. This prevents unnecessary data from being stored in the backup memory 113 or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when a coupon is downloaded on the homepage, the validity period is displayed on the validity period display section EXPD together with the downloaded date and time.
The validity period is managed by comparing the current time and the validity period time data when the power is turned on.

As for the coupon whose expiration time is approaching, a message as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed to notify that it should be downloaded as necessary. Although there is a possibility that the user changes the time of the mobile phone in order to extend the time of the coupon, such illegal use can be prevented by referring to the time of the server of the data supply center DSC. The service ticket whose expiration date is approaching may be displayed automatically to draw the user's attention.

There is a risk that a paper service ticket may be lost or forgotten to be stored, but there is no such concern about a digital data service ticket.

[Identification Index of Service Ticket] Data serving as a service ticket includes some identification index, and can identify whether or not a service provider can provide a service.
The identification index is an ID supplied to the user by the data supply center, a character included in the data itself, such as a serial number held by the user's game device, an image, a code, other data, the data itself, and the like.
Has means for identifying these identification indices.

[Identification] As shown in FIG. 9, for example, the service provider SSC is an amusement center provided with an arcade game ACD.
D has a slot SLT into which the backup memory 113 can be inserted. The service provider SSC has:
Information about the service ticket is supplied in advance, and the arcade game ACD is stored in the backup memory 1
13 can determine whether the data stored in the service data 13 is a service ticket. Here, when the service ticket is consumed, such as when playing a game using the service ticket, the display of the service ticket (113X in FIG. 15A, 113Y in FIG. 15B, 113Z in FIG. 15C, etc.) may be erased. Good. When the service ticket is consumed, a message such as “Thank you” is displayed on the backup memory 113, and the backup memory 113 temporarily loses its effect. By downloading the data again, the service ticket becomes effective again with the number of times of use of the backup memory 113 increased once. By repeating this, the number of times of use is added, and a more advantageous service can be received.

Further, the result of the game in the arcade game ACD can be registered in the backup memory 113 and reflected in the value of the service ticket, or the game data and the like are uploaded to the server via the Internet IN and reflected in the user information. It is also possible.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 10, the backup memory 113A can be interconnected with another backup memory 113B, and the backup memory 113A of the user can be connected.
Is connected to the backup memory 113B of the service provider to identify the identification index.

That is, various types of identification means can be used to identify the identification index, and various methods such as wireless, optical, electromagnetic coupling and the like can be adopted as a connection method between the data carrier and the identification means.

[Man-Machine Interface of Communication Terminal] FIG. 11 is a screen image of the game device 100 as a communication terminal, and a web page for the game device 100 is displayed. Here, a menu for shifting to various web pages is displayed, a button M1 for shifting to a homepage for entertainment information, a button M2 for shifting to a game-related homepage, a button M3 for shifting to Internet shopping, and a shift to electronic mail. Button M
4. A button M5 for shifting to a chat page, a button M6 for shifting to options such as environment settings, a button M7 for changing communication settings and user information, and a button M8 for shifting to billing information are displayed.

The user selects the button M2, shifts to the store information homepage, and further reaches the homepage shown in FIG. 12, and can download data for a service ticket. On this screen, the service ticket data is downloaded to a predetermined backup memory 113,
If the user brings the service to the predetermined service provider SSC, the user can receive the predetermined service (message 1) and notices for downloading (message 2) are displayed.
Also, a download button DLB for starting the download is displayed.

If the user inputs personal information at the time of downloading, personal information and marketing information can be collected.

[Overall Flow] FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram showing the overall flow from issuance of a service ticket to reception of a service by the user.

In the first step 1, the user accesses the web page of the data supply center DSC from the game device 100, refers to the terms of use and the like in step 2, and registers personal information such as an address and name in the registration form. . This is registered in the database at the data supply center DSC. Acquiring the user's personal information can be useful for improving the service of the service provider. Depending on the number of times of access by the user, a password, software or the like that enables more advantageous download may be provided to promote the user's access to the web page.

As a result, the use of the web page by the user of the game apparatus 100 can be promoted, and the effect of expanding the Internet shopping market can be produced.

By specifying the communication terminal 100 and the backup memory 113 in this way, the recognition of the game device and the backup memory can be improved, which can lead to sales promotion. Further, if web pages can be accessed by a user's personal computer, another company's game device, or the like, a user who does not have the game device 100 can access a web page and use a service provider.

FIG. 15D shows an example in which a portable telephone PDC is used as a data carrier. When the user accesses the web page using the “i-mode” of the mobile phone and obtains the service ticket data, the characters “coupon” are displayed on the screen. As described above, if a web page can be accessed by a mobile phone, many customers can be obtained. Functionally, the mobile phone PDC corresponds to the game device 100 and the backup memory 113.

In the next step 3, the data supply center DSC notifies the user of the ID. Step 4
In, the user downloads data to be a coupon to the backup memory 113. The data to be downloaded is changed according to the number of times of access, time, and personal information of the user, and the contents of services that can be received according to the data are changed.

This data may include a small-scale game program, and includes simple lottery elements such as a slot machine and a lottery ticket. The user enjoys the game and gives a higher value than a normal coupon when the result, for example, “777” is completed in the slot machine. For example, if a normal coupon gives 100 medals at an amusement center, "7
In the case of "77", the number of medals is 200. In addition, if you get a chance to win a lottery, you can enter the amusement center free of charge or increase the discount rate of passport tickets.

The user who receives the coupon brings the backup memory to various service providers. Taking the service providers SSC1 and SSC2 of the amusement center as an example, the service provider SSC1 interconnects the backup memory 113A of the user and the backup memory 113B of the service provider SSC and performs identification, as in FIG.

The backup memory 113B for the administrator of the service provider SSC and the backup memory 11 for the user
3A is connected to the backup memory 113B.
Downloads the user information DIS1, displays the service content DIS2 corresponding to the user information on the user's backup memory 113A, and actually provides the service.

Further, the user's backup memory 113
It is also possible to add some recognition symbol to A that the service has been received. (DIS3) Similar to FIG. 10, the game device 1 of the service provider SSC
00 and the user's backup memory 113A, the game device 100
1 is provided, and a service is provided in which, for example, a game can be executed once for free.

Further, the user's backup memory 113
A can also be provided with a recognition symbol that he wants to receive a service. (DIS3) On the screen described here, the user ID and the number of uses are displayed on the screen display DIS1, the service content provided by the coupon is displayed on the screen display DIS2, and the coupon is used on the screen display DIS3. Is displayed in the column of the stamp to be stamped. The design may be changed according to the value of the coupon on the screen display, and the service provider SSC1 may provide a predetermined service based on the screen display.

FIGS. 15A to 15C show an example in which the screen display is changed according to the value of the coupon. The backup memory 113X is a “win coupon”, the backup memory 113Y is a “lucky coupon”, and the backup memory 113Z is a “super coupon”. Ticket "is displayed.

When the number of times of use of a coupon is displayed by a stamp, the data of the coupon can be used many times, and when a predetermined number of stamps are accumulated, more advantageous service is provided to encourage the user to reuse the coupon. This means that users of the game device can be attached to customers at various stores.

On the other hand, the service provider SSC2 can connect to the backup memory 113 of the user by the connection device 100B.
By using the connection device 100B, the personal computer PC is connected to the user's backup memory 113A. From the personal computer, the data supply center DSC in which the customer database is stored can be accessed via the network, and by referring to the information, not only the service corresponding to the coupon but also the service provider SSC2 based on the personal information of the customer. Service can be provided. Further, the coupon usage data such as when and who used the coupon can be transmitted to the data providing center DSC in real time.

The connection device 100B according to the personal information of the customer
Displays the screen displays DIS1 to DIS3 and the like.

As an additional use method of the database generated here, the age, gender,
Based on user information such as hobbies, it is also possible to provide advertisements of products by e-mail or the like, and information required by the user such as event information.

If the service provider's ability to attract customers is enhanced by the coupon issuing system and the service, the number of stores that desire to become a service provider increases, and the use value of the coupon is further increased, thereby further enhancing the ability to attract customers. A virtuous cycle is born.

It is also possible to actively distribute coupon data to the user by e-mail or the like without waiting for the user to access the web page. In this case, it is possible to infer the preference from the web page accessed by the user. It is also possible to distribute coupons that match the taste.

A service for forcibly distributing coupon data to the user when the user purchases a product on the Internet or remits the purchase price is also possible.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram for explaining the service ticket issuing system in relation to the communication infrastructure. A packet communication network 210 is connected to the Internet IN via a management server 220.
Further, the packet communication network 210 is a base station 2 of the mobile communication network.
00 is connected. The base station 200 is a mobile phone PDC
A mobile communication network is configured with other mobile communication terminals.

When the mobile phone PDC is used, the service ticket can be stored in the built-in memory, so that the service ticket can be more easily utilized and its use can be expanded as compared with the case where the backup memory is used. If the service is received on the Internet using the stored data, there is no need to bring a service ticket to the service provider.

In place of the portable telephone PDC, a removable disk of a personal computer may be used as a data carrier.

The Internet IN includes a data supply center DSC, a game device 100, and a personal computer P
C is connected to the game device 100 and the controller 11
4 are connected. The backup memory 113 is connected to the controller 114 and downloads service ticket data from the data supply center DSC via the game apparatus 100 and the Internet IN.

The data supply center DSC is the management terminal 31
0, a game server 320, a router 330, and the like.

As in FIG. 14, the portable telephone PDC is supplied with data by communication with the base station 200 such as “i-mode”, or directly from a personal computer PC connected to the Internet IN via a cable or the like. The data is downloaded. As a data carrier, a portable terminal UR capable of infrared communication with a personal computer PC can be used.

Backup memory 113, mobile phone PD
C, a predetermined service is provided by bringing a data carrier such as a portable terminal UR to various service providers, for example, an amusement center SSC10, a movie theater SSC11, a concert hall SSC12, and an SSC13 ball field. Since the mobile terminal UR capable of infrared communication can perform infrared communication with the identification means of the service provider, the identification operation is facilitated.

In the store SSC14, the backup memory 1
The coupon downloaded to 13 allows the customer to receive a discount service of the product. The backup memory 113 is a slot SL of a device for coupon authentication.
The device transmits user and coupon data to the data supply center DSC. Thus, the data is authenticated, and if the data is authentic, the discount is performed. It is also possible to provide a valid period for the discount coupon. Providing a validity period can increase the user's willingness to use the coupon.

Further, the value of the coupon can be variously set as follows. (C1) The value is changed according to the number of times a predetermined series of coupons has been downloaded. (C2) Change the value of the service ticket according to the month, date, time, etc., at which the coupon was obtained. (C3) According to the total access count of the data supply center,
At that time, the value of the coupon for the user who accessed is changed. (C4) The value of the coupon is changed according to the user's unique attributes such as the user's sex, age, zodiac, horoscope constellation, and initials of the name. (C5) The discount rate of the service ticket is changed according to the amount of money, the number of times the user has purchased the product, and the like. For example, a discount rate of 10% is set for a user who frequently purchases a product with respect to a normal discount of 5%. Specifically, with the backup memory 113 inserted into the communication terminal 114, a product is purchased at an electronic mall or the like on the Internet, and a discount service is provided by transmitting a coupon in response to a request from the electronic mall or the like. I do. The user's customer data is updated based on the purchase data at this time. (C6) When downloading a coupon, the value of the service ticket is changed according to a random condition, and a great privilege is given as, for example, a lucky service ticket. (C7) These combinations are conditioned.

As described above, by using the service ticket, it is possible to obtain information directly related to market trends, and it is possible to provide an optimum service for each customer. Regardless of the time and place, the service can be provided in a limited time and place.

[Second Embodiment] FIG. 17 shows a bar code BC.
FIG. 17 is a block diagram similar to FIG. 16, illustrating a second embodiment of the service ticket issuance system using. In the figure, FIG.
The same or corresponding parts as in FIG.
Description is omitted. A packet communication network 210 is connected to the Internet IN via a management server 220. Further, the packet communication network 210 is a base station 200 of a mobile communication network.
It is connected to the. The base station 200 forms a mobile communication network together with the mobile phone PDC and other mobile communication terminals.

The Internet IN includes a data supply center DSC, a game device 100, and a personal computer P
C is connected to the game device 100 and the controller 11
4 are connected. The backup memory 113 is connected to the controller 114 and downloads service ticket data from the data supply center DSC via the game apparatus 100 and the Internet IN. The data supply center DSC includes a management terminal 310, a game server 320,
It includes a router 330 and the like.

As in FIG. 16, the coupon is downloaded to the backup memory 113, the mobile phone PDC, the mobile terminal UR, etc., and these data carriers are transferred to various service providers such as the amusement center SSC20, supermarket SSC21, restaurant SSC22, boutique. Bring it to SSC23 etc.

In the service providers SSC20 to SSC23, a barcode BC corresponding to the coupon is displayed on the data carrier 113, PDC and UR, and the service provider has a device equipped with a barcode reader BCR. The device is a game device ACD or a POS terminal POS. At present, barcode readers are widely used, and the service ticket issuing system can be easily spread by utilizing the barcode. Also, since there is no need to connect the data carrier to the device, the operation of coupon authentication is quick.

When transmitting the information of the coupon and the user ID to the data supply center DSC,
Information such as the combination of purchased commodities, the number of units sold, and the amount of sales is simultaneously transmitted. This is important marketing information. For example, as shown in Table 1, by classifying purchased products into predetermined product categories and extracting a product category of sales amount or sales quantity higher for each user, sales activity is increased. It can be more efficient.

[0083]

[Table 1] Further, as shown in Table 2, a sales activity based on a purchase interval and a product combination of the same product is also possible.

[0084]

[Table 2]

FIGS. 18 to 20 show coupons and user IDs.
5 is a flowchart showing acquisition of information and a marketing method based on the information.

First, a personal computer, a mobile phone,
The user accesses the web page from a game device or the like, and each user can enter his / her name, gender, age, E-mail address, hobby (selection method), desired information (product genre, etc.), Other personal data is registered (step S181). This personal data is registered in the personal information database, and is classified into categories based on age, gender, desired information, and the like (step S182). Here, the “category” refers to a group of users who share hobbies and desired information. However, an appropriately larger category such as gender is also defined. Further, an ID and a password are issued for the user's personal data, registered in the database (step S183), and a barcode of each user is generated (step S184).

As a method of issuing a barcode to a user, a method of transmitting a barcode to a communication terminal immediately after registration (step S185) or a method of transmitting a barcode to a communication terminal at the time of service development (step S18)
6) may be selected.

After issuing the barcode, the product information (service contents etc.) is distributed to the user (step S187).

Thereafter, when the user purchases a product at a store or the like, a bar code is presented (step S188), and the POS code of the purchased product is transmitted to the data supply center DSC (step S189).

At the POS terminal where the user has purchased the product, the user is specified from the barcode information, and the product is specified from the barcode of the product (step S191). This information is sent to the data supply center DSC and the user ID
To confirm the identity. Further, information such as date and time, place, number, amount, presence / absence of similar purchased products in the past is added to the information of the purchased products, and the information is registered in the personal database (step S192).

Step S1 in Data Supply Center DSC
When the process of step 92 is completed, the service contents are notified to the POS terminal, and services such as charge discount are performed (step S).
193). Finally, the product is settled (step S19)
4).

FIG. 20 shows a process based on the product information database on the POS terminal. Product information database AR
In the DB, product categories such as "food" and "confectionery" are present, and one or a plurality of products are registered, respectively.
The product information database is further provided with a free space FS so that the store can set products to be sold more closely.

The data supply center is provided with a personal information database (indicated by reference numeral IIDB), and a management part IIDBC is provided. The user purchase history and the free space FS of the product information database ARDB are provided.
, A "recommended" e-mail for introducing the product to the user is transmitted (processing block B201). Further, based on the personal information database IIDB, a service such as improving a service rate is provided for a product with a high product purchase frequency (processing block B202).

FIG. 21 shows a portable telephone PDC and a POS terminal PO.
It is a front view which expands and shows S. The bar code BC displayed on the mobile phone PDC preferably has a mode in which bars are generally arranged vertically in view of the shape of the display screen DIS. Since the display screen of a mobile phone is usually a vertically long rectangle, displaying a barcode along the longitudinal direction has the effect of displaying the data capacity. The peripheral edge of the display screen DIS has a step with the casing, and it is difficult for the bar code reader BCR to read the peripheral edge. To ensure reading, a gap δ should be provided between the end of the barcode BC and the periphery.

FIG. 22 shows a configuration in which a bar code reader BCR is connected to the game apparatus 100. As a result, FIG.
Similarly to the above, the barcode of the mobile phone PDC can be read and taken into the game device 100. FIG. 23 shows a modification of the service ticket issuing system using a barcode. A bar code reader CBCR is provided on a data carrier of a PDC such as a mobile phone, and a bar code BC associated with a coupon is displayed on a display screen of a device such as a game device ACR.
C is displayed. The barcode BCC is information of a coupon that the service provider SCC0 wants to use, and the data carrier PDC reads and records the information with a barcode reader CBCR. The contents of the coupon can be known based on this information, and the coupon can be downloaded from the data supply center DSC. Note that the setting of the coupon value is the same as in the above embodiment.

Since the barcode BC can display various kinds of information, the cellular phone PDC or the like displays the user's personal data (age, date of birth, place of birth, etc.) and captures the data by the barcode reader BCR. The game device 1
00, input to the ACR can be simplified. Game device AC
In R, personal information is transmitted to the data supply center DSC and can be used for customer data management and sales promotion.

In the modification of FIGS. 22 and 23, a game can be executed on the mobile phone PDC, and the game can be taken over by the game device 100 and the ACR. At the time of handover, game data (degree of character growth, weapons, tools, personality, experience, progress, user age, etc.) is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone PDC using a barcode BC,
Read by bar code reader BCR. Based on these data, the game fee may be discounted or items may be obtained.

[0098] It is also possible to display the calling time and the calling charge of the portable telephone PDC by a bar code BC, and to change the game progress on the game device 100 and the ACR based on the displayed barcode BC.

The user can manually input and display the barcode BC of the mobile phone PDC. The barcode changes the game device 100, ACR item acquisition, progress, growth degree, attack means against the enemy, and the like. The code BC itself may have game characteristics.

Game device 100, ACR bar code B
C, the game data can be stored by reading the game data with the barcode reader CBCR of the mobile phone PDC, and the next game device 10 can be displayed.
0, use of ACR, transfer of game data to another game device, mobile phone PDC. Further, effects such as changing the degree of progress of the game on the mobile phone PDC can be provided.

The game device 100 may display the game data as a barcode BC on the ARC, fetch the game data into the mobile phone PDC, and use the game built in the mobile phone PDC. This is the use of a barcode as a key to open a sealed game.

The game device 100 displays individual parts such as ARC game items, characters, backgrounds, and the like with a barcode BC, and reads these with a mobile phone PDC so that these parts appear in the game on the mobile phone. It is also possible.

FIG. 24 shows a configuration in which a pen-type reader PBCR is connected as a barcode reader for a portable telephone PDC. With this configuration, an effect similar to that of the configuration in FIG. 23 can be obtained.

Bar code reader CBC for mobile phone PDC
It is also possible to read the barcode attached to the product by R and PBCR, obtain product information and create a personal product catalog, and extract detailed data from the product database ARDB of the POS terminal based on this data. It is also possible to use it. It is also possible to display the product data stored in the mobile phone PDC on the mobile phone PDC, read the data on the game device 100 and the ARC, and access the barcode database to display the detailed data of the product.

Further, a bar code reader CBCR for commodities,
A service for requesting a coupon is also possible by reading the barcode of a product with the PBCR and immediately transmitting the barcode to the data supply center DSC. At this time, the data supply center can acquire the user's personal information, the place of purchase, the time zone, and the like, so that the marketing information can be obtained. When distributing the coupon, a questionnaire may be requested, and the coupon may be changed according to the answer.

The bar code reader may be separated from the portable terminal, and the bar code reader and the portable terminal may communicate with each other. It is also possible to sell or lend a barcode reader that can be connected to a mobile terminal at a store or the like, to input personal information such as a user's ID at the start of use of the barcode reader, and store, manage, and utilize the information. Good.

When a bar code of a product is read by a mobile phone, it is possible to produce an effect of converting the game item, story, growth degree, character, etc. on the mobile phone PDC based on the data.

Also, the progress of the game on the mobile phone PDC, the degree of growth, etc. are displayed by a bar code, and the
By reading the information on the OS terminal, the information may be reflected on services such as product discounts.

As described above, when data is supplied to the data carrier, quick and easy information exchange is possible by utilizing the barcode.

Further, conventionally, service providers have delivered service data and advertisements to customers as needed. However, by using such a mobile terminal and a reader, the service data and advertisements for the products required by the customer can be changed. And the ability to request advertising.

As described above, by utilizing barcode data, information directly linked to market trends can be obtained, and optimal services can be provided for individual customers. Regardless of the time and place, the service can be provided in a limited time and place.

[0112]

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a service ticket issuing system and a service ticket issuing service to which a wider range of communication terminals can be applied.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a communication terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an advertisement displayed on the communication terminal in the first embodiment.

FIG. 3A is a plan view of a backup memory.

FIG. 3B is a front view of the backup memory.

FIG. 3C is a bottom view of the backup memory.

FIG. 3D is a right side view of the backup memory.

FIG. 3E is a rear view of the backup memory.

FIG. 4A is a front view showing the internal structure of the backup memory.

FIG. 4B is a side view showing the internal structure of the backup memory.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a backup memory.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing the money changer according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing another money changer according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an identification unit of the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another identification means.

FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing a screen image in the communication terminal according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram showing another screen image.

FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing still another screen image.

FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram showing an overall flow of a service ticket issuing service.

FIG. 15A is a front view showing an example of a screen display of the backup memory.

FIG. 15B is a front view showing an example of a screen display of another backup memory.

FIG. 15C is a front view showing an example of a screen display of another backup memory.

FIG. 15D is a front view showing an example of a mobile phone as a data carrier and a screen display thereof.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating a relationship between a service ticket issuing system and a communication infrastructure.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating a relationship between a service ticket issuing system and a communication infrastructure according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the first half of the process of acquiring a coupon and a user ID and performing a marketing method based thereon.

FIG. 19 is the second half of the flowchart following FIG. 18;

FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing a method of using a product database in marketing.

FIG. 21 is a front view showing a carrier and devices according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing another carrier and device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing another carrier and device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing another carrier and device according to the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

100, 1001 to 100n, 100B Game device 113, 1131 to 113n, 113A, 113B, 1
13X, 113Y, 113Z Backup memory PDC Mobile phone IN Internet DSC Data supply center SSC1-SSCm Service provider ADC Arcade game BC Barcode BCR Barcode reader

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Claims (28)

[Claims] 1. A service ticket issuing system that includes an identification index in data that a user can download via a communication line using a communication terminal, and handles the data as a service ticket. 2. The communication terminal is specified in advance,
2. The service ticket issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the communication terminal prohibits downloading of the same data redundantly. 3. The service ticket issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the communication terminal can generate an identification index. 4. The service ticket issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the communication terminal is a game device, and the data is a game that can be executed on the game device. 5. The service ticket issuing system according to claim 4, wherein the value of the service ticket changes according to a data download situation and other conditions. 6. The service ticket according to claim 1, wherein a validity period is set in the service ticket.
Service ticket issuing system according to the section. 7. A carrier capable of holding data as a service ticket is specified.
The service ticket issuing system according to any one of claims 1 to 6. 8. The service ticket issuing system according to claim 1, wherein a service provider that provides a service to the service ticket is specified. 9. The service ticket issuing system according to claim 8, wherein the service provider includes a device to which a carrier can be connected. 10. The device according to claim 9, wherein the carrier displays a barcode indicating a service ticket, and the device includes a barcode reader that reads the barcode.
0. The service ticket issuing system according to item 0. 11. The service ticket issuing system according to claim 9, wherein the device can identify the identification mark. 12. The service ticket issuing system according to claim 9, wherein the device is a game device. 13. A service ticket issuing service that includes an identification index in data that can be downloaded by a user via a communication line using a communication terminal, and handles the data as a service ticket. 14. The service ticket issuing service according to claim 13, wherein the communication terminal is specified in advance, and the communication terminal is prohibited from downloading the same data redundantly. 15. The service ticket issuing service according to claim 13, wherein the communication terminal can generate an identification index. 16. The service ticket issuing service according to claim 13, wherein the communication terminal is a game device, and the data is a game that can be executed on the game device. 17. The service ticket issuance service according to claim 16, wherein the value of the service ticket changes according to a data download situation and other conditions. 18. The service ticket issuing service according to claim 13, wherein a validity period is set in the service ticket. 19. The service ticket issuing service according to claim 13, wherein a carrier capable of holding data as a service ticket is specified. 20. The service ticket issuing service according to claim 13, wherein a service provider that provides a service to the service ticket is specified. 21. The service ticket issuance service according to claim 20, wherein the service provider includes a device to which a carrier can be connected. 22. The service ticket issuing service according to claim 20, wherein the carrier displays a barcode indicating a service ticket, and the device includes a barcode reader that reads the barcode. 23. The service ticket issuing service according to claim 21, wherein the device can identify the identification mark. 24. The service ticket issuing service according to claim 21, wherein the device is a game device. 25. A server in which a service provider manages user information and distributes a content requested by a user, storage means for storing the content, and displaying an image on a screen from image data included in the content. An information processing terminal comprising: a display unit; a matching unit that reads user data included in the content stored in the information processing terminal and matches the user data in the server; Determining means for determining; a means for providing a predetermined service to the user when the user is authenticated by the determining means; and transmitting service completion information to the server after confirming termination of the service. Transmission means, and means for deleting the content whose service in the information processing terminal has ended. A service providing terminal, wherein the user brings the information processing terminal to a service facility provided in the service providing terminal, and the service providing terminal responds to the content stored in the information processing terminal. A service method for providing a service to the user. 26. A system for registering a user's personal information in a server using a communication terminal and providing a predetermined service, wherein the server specifies a predetermined service content from the user's personal information and encrypts the specified service. Means for creating a barcode, and means for delivering image data including the barcode to the user, wherein the communication terminal stores the delivered image data; and Display means for displaying, at a service providing facility provided with an information processing terminal having a bar code, the user displays the bar code contained in the image data displayed on the display means of the communication terminal in the bar The information processing terminal is read by a code reader, and the information processing terminal recognizes a predetermined user and service contents from the barcode, and Processing to provide a service according to the content of the service, transmitting new personal information generated by the service to the server, updating the personal information of the user, and reflecting the updated information in the service content at the next distribution. Service providing system. 27. A system for registering personal information of a user in a server using a communication terminal and providing a predetermined service, wherein predetermined information corresponding to a plurality of products is registered in the server. Is displayed on a product selected from the products at a service providing facility including a plurality of products each of which is displayed as a barcode, and a barcode reader capable of reading the barcode and transmitting the barcode to a server. A barcode is read by the barcode reader and transmitted to the server.The server specifies a predetermined product from registered products based on the transmitted barcode,
27. The service providing system according to claim 26, wherein a barcode obtained by encrypting a predetermined service content of the product is created, and the image data including the barcode is transmitted to the user. 28. A machine-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to download data in the service ticket issuing system according to any one of claims 1 to 12.