JP2003015571A - System for providing information with advertisement - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a card with necessary information which is printed and recorded, when needed. SOLUTION: An information server (10) for storing and updating various pieces of information, a plurality of information-providing terminals (1) and advertiser computers (11) are connected to a network, each time an information- providing terminal makes information reference, the information server transmits information and advertisement information providing from an advertiser computer to the information-providing terminal that has made the information reference through a network, and the information providing terminal prints out information selected by a user and the advertisement information to a reversible print-erasable recording medium, the recording medium is used repeatedly for acquiring necessary information.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is a system used in a service field for providing information such as a timetable, a calendar, a program table, a guide map, a date table, and a multiplication factor that can change depending on a place and time. The present invention relates to an information providing system with an advertisement that can collect an advertising fee according to the frequency of use.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, with regard to timetables, calendars, maps, etc. that are obtained on the go, advertisements are put in a part of a printed matter on which these information is printed, and printing costs are calculated based on the advertisement income. It is common to get a distribution fee.

Further, it is composed of a terminal having a communication function, a storage function, and a display function and a timetable information providing device, and when a user designates and transmits necessary timetable data on the screen of the terminal, the timetable information is sent. A system has also been proposed in which timetable data is transmitted from a providing device to a terminal and the received timetable data is displayed on the terminal (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-53157).

In addition, a backing sheet to which a card is pseudo-bonded is provided in a timetable preparation device installed in a station or the like, and when a user inputs a station name, a route name or the like for which the timetable is desired, by keying in the timetable. Is printed on the card so that it can be carried around by putting it in a commuter pass, etc., and printing the relevant peripheral information such as advertisements, guide maps, event information etc. around the station other than the card part of the mount. There is also proposed a method in which after peeling, the related peripheral information can be used by storing it in a house or the like (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-150723).

[0005]

In the method of printing information and advertisements on a printed matter, when information having a high update frequency is printed, it must be printed frequently, and since the number of prints is small, the printing cost is high. There was a drawback. Further, when there are many places for arranging the printed matter, it is difficult to replace it and it is difficult to arrange it in a wide area. In the case of providing in printed matter, it is necessary to always carry information, so in order to have multiple pieces of information, it is necessary to carry multiple pieces of information printed matter, and when browsing information, it is necessary to search for the corresponding information printed matter. It was In the case of map information and timetables, it is not possible to select the required station or place, so we may purchase a booklet, and once it is used, it will be discarded. . In addition, there is a problem that long-term stock or out-of-stock of printed matter occurs depending on the frequency of use, and since there is no advertisement fee for information that is rarely used in the first place, there is a problem that even printed matter cannot be printed.

In this respect, the system for receiving the timetable data from the timetable information providing device at the terminal can avoid the problem of the method of making it into a printed matter, but the system itself becomes large-scale, and it is not suitable for people who do not have the terminal or terminal operation. There is a problem that even an unfamiliar person cannot use it, and the burden on the user increases.

Further, in the case where the card is pseudo-bonded to the mount, as in the case of the printed matter, it is discarded once it is used, so that much waste is generated in terms of the environment.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is to solve the above problems and uses a print recording medium capable of printing information itself by an unmanned terminal network-connected to a database and repeatedly printing and erasing. Thus, the information providing system is characterized in that a card on which necessary information is printed and recorded can be provided at a necessary time, and the advertisement fee can be charged according to the frequency of providing the information.

[0009] Specifically, the information provided includes timetables, calendars, weather forecasts, regional guide maps, event schedules, stock price / exchange information, telephone numbers, Internet homepage addresses, lottery winning numbers, public competition winning ratios, etc. It is desirable that the information be updated one after another depending on time and place, and that portability is required.

A terminal for printing out information is network-connected to a database in which the above information is stored,
A reversible print erasable information printer has a built-in printer capable of erasing prints, and a screen and a switch for selecting available information.

When the information is printed out, the advertisement is printed at the same time as the information on a part of the information print medium, so that the advertisement content or the advertisement of a different advertiser is printed every time the information is provided.
Every time information is provided, what information and how many advertisements have been provided via the network are counted, and it is possible to monitor the degree of information provided collectively at a remote location. You can charge advertising fees. Further, in the case of a fixed amount of advertisement cost, the advertisement may be provided only the number of times according to the advertisement cost.

Basically, information provision and information printing medium can be operated with advertising expenses, but when selling information itself for a fee, a prepaid card provided with a magnetic recording portion or IC memory in a part of the information printing medium is used. It will be sold for a fee and will be reduced each time information is provided. It is desirable that terminals that provide information be distributed and placed in public places that require information, such as in front of stations, stores, and entrances to venues, so that information can be obtained anywhere when it is needed.

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of the entire system of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an information providing terminal of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of information providing terminals 1 are network-connected to the information server 10, and simultaneous parallel processing is possible for the plurality of information providing terminals. And send the required information. The information server 10 is also connected to the computer 11 owned by the advertiser via a network such as the Internet. The information server 10 accumulates various latest information such as timetables, regional weather forecasts, regional maps, auto race dates, pay information, etc., and also accumulates advertisement display information from advertisers, and advertises directly from the computer 11. It is also possible to change the content of the display information. Each time there is an information inquiry from the information providing terminal 1, the information server 10 transmits various providing information and advertisement information to the information terminal through the network.
At this time, the frequency of information provision is recorded, and the advertising fee is charged to the advertiser according to the frequency of provision. In addition, when information is provided at a fixed advertisement cost, the information is provided a fixed number of times, and then the advertisement of another advertiser is changed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the terminal 1 for directly printing and providing information to the user has a selection screen 2 and a selection button 3 for the user to select the necessary information, and also has a built-in selection screen. Card insertion slot 4 into which a card that can be printed and erased by the card printer is inserted. This card slot 4
It is possible to insert and use a repeatedly printable card, which will be described later, in the selection screen 2 to select a timetable, regional weather forecast, regional map, pay information, etc., and record and use necessary information.

In addition, in case of selecting pay information,
Money input port 5 and money return port 6 for cash transfer processing
have. When using a card with a built-in processing unit such as a magnetic recording unit or IC chip, use a prepaid card type card in which the number of times of information provision is recorded in the magnetic recording unit or IC chip. A reduction process can be performed. Such an information providing terminal 1 is installed in a highly public place such as in front of a station, at a store, in a store, or at a school, and is connected to an information server that stores various latest information through a communication line.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of the information recording / displaying card used in the present invention. An information recording / displaying card that is printable and rewritable has a magnetic layer 21 formed on the back surface of a base film 20, and a reversible recording layer 22 and a protective layer 23 formed on the front surface. The print applied to the protective layer 23 indicates the frame of the card or the like.

Reversible printing and erasable recording display materials include, for example, a heating dye-based recording agent, a high molecular compound or an organic low molecular compound which is colored and decolored by a combination of a leuco dye and a developer and a decolorizer. Recording material that changes transparency by utilizing the difference in coagulation behavior (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-8504)
No. 5), a recording material in which a liquid crystal is dispersed in a polymer compound, and the like can be used. These reversible recording materials are partially heated by a thermal head or laser irradiation to display and record desired characters and image information. The recorded character information and image information can be erased and reused by appropriately performing a process such as heating.

Such an information recording / displaying card is basically distributed free of charge or issued from an information providing terminal. When purchasing paid information, for example, a prepaid card type information recording / displaying card in which a desired number of times of providing information is recorded in advance in a magnetic recording unit or an IC chip at a store or an information providing terminal is offered for sale. The card has 18
A polyester film having a thickness of about 8 μm coated with a reversible printing / erasable recording display material and punched into a card size can be used.

When used as a prepaid card type information recording / displaying card, a magnetic paint is applied to the back surface of the printing / recording / displaying part of a polyester film, and magnetic information can be encoded on the IC chip for printing. When information is recorded as many times as possible, a reversible print erasable recording display material is applied to the entire surface or a part of a contact type IC card or a non-contact type IC card which has been conventionally used, or a recording material is used. It is formed by laminating the applied thin films.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example in which a timetable is printed on the information recording / displaying card. Figure 4 (a) prints the A station timetable going up, ** Example of a card when the newspaper delivery station is the advertiser, Figure 4 (b) prints the B station timetable going down, 〇 × Gynecology Shows an example of a card when is an advertiser.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example in which weather information is printed on an information recording / displaying card. Fig. 5 (a) shows the weather in the area A (8 / 21-8 / 27), ** an example of a card where the moving center is the advertiser, and Fig. 5 (b) shows the precipitation probability% of mountain B.
(8/21 to 8/25) is printed, and an example of a card of ◯ × Taxi is the advertiser.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example in which calendar information and event date information are printed on an information recording / displaying card. Figure 6 (a) prints the good days in September and ** is an example of a card sponsored by the Mutual Aid Association. Figure 6 (b) prints the auto race schedule in October, with Mahjong 〇 × Sou as the advertiser. An example of a card is shown.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example in which a regional map is printed on an information recording / displaying card. Fig.7 (a) prints the nearest emergency hospital, ** The example of the card where the moving center is the advertiser, Fig.7 (b) is the example where the vacant room information is printed, and 〇 × the real estate is the card of the advertiser. Shows.

[0024]

As described above, by providing various kinds of information at the information providing terminal, it is possible to successively provide information with a high update frequency, and to provide the information with the frequency of providing which was difficult to provide with the conventional printed matter. It is possible to provide a small amount of information because the printed matter cost can be reduced. When providing information on a large number of items, since the information is distributed via a network, it is not necessary to replace or supplement the printed material, unlike conventional printed materials, even if there are many places to distribute the information.
Also, the frequency of use varies depending on the type of information,
There is no need for long-term stocking or supplementary printing like printed materials.

Further, by recording a recording medium on which information can be printed repeatedly and which can be erased repeatedly, it is not necessary to carry a plurality of printed matters, and it is only necessary to rewrite the necessary information when necessary, which makes the printed matter excellent in portability. There is no need to search for what you need in your belongings like in.

In the case of map information, timetable information, etc., even if the booklet is purchased at the store, only a few pages are needed, and although it was used once, it was sometimes discarded. Waste can be saved by selecting and printing only the terminal for information, and repeated printing can contribute to resource saving. Further, by printing and recording a part of the advertisement at the same time as providing the information, the cost for providing the information can be covered by the advertising cost, and therefore, unlike the printed matter, it is possible to provide the information that is less frequently provided. Also, when printing out the information, by printing it simultaneously with the advertising information on a part of the information printing medium, it is possible to print the advertising content and advertisements of different advertisers each time the information is provided. However, multiple advertisers can be sponsors.

Further, each time information is provided, the information providing terminal counts what kind of information and advertisements have been provided through the network, and can monitor the degree of information provided collectively at a remote location. , It becomes possible to charge the advertising expenses to the advertiser according to the information provision. Further, in the case of a fixed amount of advertisement cost, it is possible to provide the advertisement only the number of times according to the advertisement cost. In addition, a prepaid card provided with a magnetic recording unit or an IC memory in a part of the information print medium can be sold for a fee, and by reducing the price each time the information is provided, it is possible to provide a fee for expensive information that cannot be provided only by the advertisement cost. It is possible.

Further, as compared with a system in which each person's terminal receives timetable information, a simpler system can reduce the user's burden and anyone can easily obtain the necessary information. . In addition, unlike the case where a card is pseudo-bonded to a mount, the card is not discarded even if it is used only once and can be repeatedly used, which is excellent in terms of environment.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of the entire system of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an information providing terminal of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an information recording / displaying card used in the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example in which a timetable is printed on an information recording / displaying card.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example in which weather information is printed on an information recording / displaying card.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example in which calendar information and event holding information are printed on an information recording / displaying card.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example in which a regional map is printed.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Information providing terminal, 2 ... Selection screen, 3 ... Selection button, 4
… Card insertion slot, 5… Currency slot, 6… Currency return slot, 1
0 ... Information server, 11 ... Computer.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An information server for accumulating and updating various information, a plurality of information providing terminals and an advertiser computer are network-connected, and each time there is an information inquiry from the information providing terminal, information is provided with the information inquiry. The information provided by the information server and the advertisement information provided by the advertiser computer are transmitted to the terminal via the network, and the information provided by the user and the advertisement information are printed on the reversible print erasable recording medium from the information providing terminal. An information providing system with an advertisement, which is capable of outputting and obtaining necessary information by repeatedly using a recording medium. 2. The information server records the frequency of information provision to the information provision terminal, and the advertiser is billed for the advertisement fee according to the recorded frequency of information provision. The information providing system with an advertisement according to claim 1. 3. The information providing system with an advertisement according to claim 1, wherein the information server transmits the advertisement information of another advertiser to the information providing terminal when the information is provided a certain number of times. 4. The monetary information is stored in a storage section formed in a part of the recording medium, and the monetary information is reduced when the pay information is printed from the information providing terminal. Information service system with advertisement.