JP2004021353A - Ticket issuing system, ticket issuing method, program and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new ticket issuing system which automatically issues a ticket (for example, a gift coupon). <P>SOLUTION: The ticket issuing system receives a request for issuing a ticket and takes out the ticket stored on the basis of the request. In this case, instructions for taking out a ticket having specific identification information are made, and the identification information of the ticket actually taken out is read by an OCR reading head 52 to monitor whether the information thus read accords with the identification information of the ticket thus instructed. Items described (for example, identification information) on the ticket put in a case are photographed by a CCD camera 62 to store. By this, it is possible to check whether the gift coupon is wrongly enclosed, for example, when an inquiry regarding wrong enclosing is made after the gift coupon is sent. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ticket issuing system, a ticket issuing method, a program, and a recording medium.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various types of tickets (for example, gift certificates) have been used for gifts and the like, and a company issuing tickets issues tickets in response to requests from users.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Therefore, if a ticket can be automatically issued, it is convenient for a company that issues the ticket. Furthermore, it is more convenient if the issued tickets can be automated to the point where they are stored in the case. In addition, when it is intended to automatically issue or store a ticket, it is considered preferable to provide a mechanism or the like for detecting an abnormality in issuing or storing a ticket. For example, it is convenient if the identification number of the gift certificate that has been automatically enclosed is photographed, and if there is an inquiry about the incorrect inclusion after the gift certificate has been sent out, it is convenient to be able to confirm whether or not the gift was truly incorrectly enclosed.
[0004]
An object of the present invention is to provide a new ticket issuing system or the like that automatically issues tickets.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a ticket issuing system according to the present invention includes a ticket storing unit that stores a ticket, a receiving unit that receives a request for issuing a ticket, and a ticket receiving unit that receives the request received by the receiving unit. Ticket taking-out means for taking out a stored ticket.
[0006]
Here, the ticketing system includes a case storage unit that stores a case, a case extraction unit that extracts a case stored in the case storage unit, and a ticket that is extracted by the ticket extraction unit, and the ticket that is extracted by the ticket extraction unit is extracted by the case extraction unit. Storage means for storing in the case.
[0007]
Here, the ticketing system includes a sheet storage unit that stores sheets for partitioning, a sheet extraction unit that extracts sheets stored in the sheet storage unit, and a ticket extracted by the ticket extraction unit. And a partitioning means for partitioning the paper with the paper taken out by the means.
[0008]
Here, the ticketing system further includes a first recognizing means for recognizing the description items of the ticket taken out by the ticket removing means, and a storage means for storing the description items recognized by the first recognizing means. be able to.
[0009]
Here, the description item recognized by the first recognition unit may include identification information of the ticket.
[0010]
Here, the first recognition unit may be a CCD camera.
[0011]
Here, the ticket issuing system includes: an instructing unit that instructs the ticket extracting unit to extract a ticket having specific identification information; and a second recognition unit that recognizes identification information of the ticket extracted by the ticket extracting unit. Means, and first monitoring means for monitoring whether or not the identification information recognized by the second recognition means matches the identification information of the ticket instructed to be taken out by the instruction means. Can be.
[0012]
Here, the ticketing system includes a passage through which a ticket taken out by the ticket removal means passes, a passage provided with a plurality of sensors for recognizing the passage of the ticket, and a sensor among the plurality of sensors. And a second monitoring unit that monitors whether a difference between a time when the ticket recognizes the passage of the ticket and a time when another sensor recognizes the passage of the ticket is longer than a predetermined time. it can.
[0013]
Here, the ticket may be a gift certificate.
[0014]
Here, the ticket may include a plurality of types of tickets.
[0015]
Here, the accepting means may be capable of accepting a ticketing request by communicating with a customer terminal.
[0016]
A ticket issuing method according to the present invention is a ticket issuing method in a ticket issuing system including a ticket storing unit that stores a ticket, wherein a receiving step of receiving a ticket issuing request, and the ticket storing unit based on the request received in the receiving step. Taking out the ticket stored in the ticket.
[0017]
A program according to the present invention is a program for causing the ticketing system to execute the ticketing method.
[0018]
A recording medium according to the present invention is a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing the ticket issuing system to execute the ticket issuing method is recorded.
[0019]
According to the above configuration, it is possible to provide a new ticketing system or the like that automatically issues tickets.
[0020]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, a case where a gift certificate is issued will be described as an example.
[0021]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a ticketing system according to the present embodiment. In the ticket issuing system according to the present embodiment, the ticket issuing machines 11, 12, 13, the servers 21, 22, the printers 26 to 29, and the terminals 31, 33, 36, 38 are connected to the LAN 1 and communicate with each other via the LAN 1. be able to. The ticket issuing machines 11 to 13 issue gift certificates. The servers 21 and 22 can communicate with a host terminal (not shown) that receives an order for a gift card via the LAN 1, the modem 23, and the like. The servers 21 and 22 include a hard disk 24. The servers 21 and 22 have a primary and secondary relationship as a duplex structure. The printers 26 to 29 are used for printing a cover sheet, a management form, and the like. The terminals 31, 33, 36, and 38 are terminals for performing operations and communicating with a system of a transportation company that transports gift certificates. The terminals 31 and 33 have barcode scanners 32 and 34, respectively, and the terminals 36 and 38 have MOs (magneto-optical disks) 37 and 39, respectively. The MOs 37 and 39 are used for storing image data and the like.
[0022]
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the flow of processing related to ticketing in the present embodiment. The issuance of a gift certificate in the present embodiment has four main patterns. There are four patterns: "mail order", "prize exchange", "large customers", and "advance (ticketing)".
[0023]
In the case of "mail order sales", the customer sends an application form containing information on gift coupons to the gift voucher issuing company, or connects to the host terminal via a network such as the Internet using its own terminal, Send information about gift certificates. When the application is sent, the operator of the gift voucher issuing company inputs information on the gift voucher to the host terminal. The information on the gift certificate includes, for example, the number of gift certificates for each type, the payment method, the address of the self (applicant), the name, etc., the address and the name of the addressee, and the sender of the gift certificate. If you want to be a person other than the applicant, the address and name of the sender can be considered. The host terminal adds the order identification information and the destination identification information (here, the order number and the destination number) to the information on the gift certificate. The order number is a number given for each order. The destination number is a number assigned to each destination for a certain order. The host terminal transmits information on the gift certificate to the server 21 or 22.
[0024]
The server 21 or 22 stores the received information on the gift certificate in the hard disk 24. Then, information on the gift certificate is transmitted to any of the ticket issuing machines 11 to 13 and a request for issuing a ticket is made. In addition, information on the gift certificate is transmitted to any of the printers 26 to 29, and a request for printing a delivery note is made.
[0025]
In the present embodiment, “prize exchange” refers to a service for exchanging points obtained according to the usage amount of a credit card for a prize. Basically, it is the same as the case of "mail order", but in the present embodiment, in addition to the reception through the Internet, automatic reception by voice response using a telephone is also performed. In the case of “prize exchange”, a prize number may be input as information on the gift certificate, for example, instead of the number of pieces for each type of gift certificate. Then, if necessary, the prize number may be converted into the number of gift certificates for each type. After adding the order number and the destination number to the information on the gift certificate, the host terminal transmits the information on the gift certificate to the server 21 or 22. The server 21 or 22 stores the received information on the gift certificate in the hard disk 24. Then, information on the gift certificate is transmitted to any of the ticket issuing machines 11 to 13 and a request for issuing a ticket is made. In addition, information on the gift certificate is transmitted to any of the printers 26 to 29, and a request for printing a delivery note is made.
[0026]
"Large customers" are cases where there are many recipients. The address data (address, name, etc. of the addressee) can be recorded on a recording medium such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk and sent to a gift issuing company. The destination data may be described in an application form together with information on other gift certificates, and sent to a gift certificate issuing company by mail or facsimile. Upon receiving the application form and the recording medium from the applicant, the operator of the gift voucher issuing company inputs the information relating to the gift voucher described in the application form to the terminal 31, 33, 36 or 38, and further receives the recording medium. In this case, the terminal 31, 33, 36 or 38 reads the destination data recorded on the recording medium. Further, when the destination data is received in writing, the operator may input the destination data, record the destination data on a recording medium, and have the terminal 31, 33, 36, or 38 read the destination data. The terminal 31, 33, 36, or 38 adds the order number and the destination number to the information (including the destination data) on the gift certificate. Then, the terminal 31, 33, 36 or 38 transmits information on the gift certificate to the server 21 or 22. The server 21 or 22 stores the received information on the gift certificate in the hard disk 24. Then, information on the gift certificate is transmitted to any of the ticket issuing machines 11 to 13 and a request for issuing a ticket is made. In addition, information on the gift certificate is transmitted to any of the printers 26 to 29, and a request for printing a delivery note is made.
[0027]
“Advance” is a case where the recipient has not yet been determined, but wants to issue a gift certificate for the time being. In this case, the issued gift certificate is sent to the applicant or the sender. When the operator of the gift voucher issuing company receives the application form from the applicant, the operator inputs information on the gift voucher described in the application form to the terminal 31, 33, 36 or 38. The terminal 31, 33, 36 or 38 can order the information on the gift certificate in the form of an order number and a set number (one or more sets can be placed in one order. , Which indicates the order of the set in which the ticket was issued). Here, the set number is the same as the above-mentioned destination number. In the following description, the description is made unified with the “destination number”, but in the case of “advance”, it may be replaced with the set number. Then, the terminal 31, 33, 36 or 38 transmits information on the gift certificate to the server 21 or 22. The server 21 or 22 stores the received information on the gift certificate in the hard disk 24. Then, information on the gift certificate is transmitted to any of the ticket issuing machines 11 to 13 and a request for issuing a ticket is made.
[0028]
Upon receipt of the information regarding the gift certificate, the ticket issuing machines 11 to 13 perform a ticket issuing process and an automatic storing process (in a case) based on the information. These processes will be described later in detail. The sealing process may be performed by adding a sealing function to the ticket issuing machines 11 to 13 and may be performed by the ticket issuing machines 11 to 13, or may be performed by an operator of a gift issuing company using the sealing machine. .
[0029]
In the patterns other than the “prior” pattern, when the printers 26 to 29 receive the information on the gift certificate, based on the information, the printers 26 to 29 print the address, name, and the like of the addressee and the sender on the delivery note. The operator of the gift voucher issuing company attaches a delivery note to the sealed gift voucher and sends it to the shipping company. The shipping company delivers the gift certificate to the recipient.
[0030]
In the present embodiment, in the case of “mail order sales” and “large business partners”, when printing a mailing slip, a barcode that can be linked with the ticketing system and the system of the shipping company is also sent for management and the like. Printed on the book. Before sending the gift certificate, the operator of the gift certificate issuing company causes the terminal 31 or 33 to read the barcode of the delivery note using the barcode scanner 32 or 34. The read barcode data is transmitted from the terminal 31 or 33 to the system of the shipping company.
[0031]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the ticket issuing machine, and FIG. 4 is a design diagram illustrating a configuration example of the ticket issuing machine. Here, the ticket issuing machine 11 will be described as an example, but the ticket issuing machines 12 and 13 are also the same. The ticket issuing machine 11 includes a CPU (central processing unit) 41, a storage device 42, an input device 43, a display device 44, a network interface 45, hoppers 51a to 51m, an OCR (Optical Character Reader) reading head 52, a distribution gate 53, and a normal. A stacker 54, partition ticket management devices 55a and 55b, sensors 60a to 60e, a temporary stacker 61, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) camera 62, a case printing printer 63, a case hopper 64, a case stacker 65, and a guide hopper 66 are provided.
[0032]
The CPU 41 performs various controls of the ticket issuing machine 11. The storage device 42 can be composed of a RAM, a ROM, a hard disk, an optical disk, and the like, and stores various programs, various data, and the like. The input device 43 includes a keyboard, a mouse, and the like. The display device 44 is used for displaying various data and the like. The CPU 41 can perform processing based on various programs and the like related to ticketing stored in the storage device 42. These programs can be recorded on a recording medium such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk, CD-ROM, optical disk, or the like, and can be read into the storage device 42 and executed before execution. The ticket issuing machine 11 can communicate with another terminal or the like via the network interface 45 and the LAN.
[0033]
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a gift certificate. The gift certificate shown in FIG. 5 is a 1,000 yen gift certificate. In the present embodiment, four types of gift certificates of ¥ 500, ¥ 1,000, ¥ 5,000 and ¥ 10,000 are handled. However, different types of gift certificates may be handled, or only one type of gift certificate may be handled. “99663 001 01 2 000814307 4” at the upper left of the gift certificate shown in FIG. 5 is identification information (here, an identification number). The first “99663” is a fixed number, the second “001” is a number representing the issuing card company, and the second “01” is the type of ticket (normal gift certificate, travel gift certificate, etc.). The next “2” is a number representing a denomination, the next “000814307” is an original number of the gift certificate, and the last “4” is a check digit (check digit). Here, as for the numbers representing the denominations, “1” represents 500 yen, “2” represents 1,000 yen, “3” represents 5,000 yen, and “4” represents 10,000 yen. Since the gift certificate of FIG. 5 is a gift certificate of 1,000 yen, the number indicating the denomination is “2”. The gift certificate can be uniquely identified by such identification information. In addition, only the original number is printed on the lower right (stub portion) of the gift certificate shown in FIG.
[0034]
Gift certificates are stored in the hoppers 51a to 51m. In this embodiment, each hopper stores one type of gift certificate. Further, the identification numbers of the gift certificates stored in the respective hoppers are consecutive, and when the type of the gift certificate stored in the hopper X is the same as the type of the gift certificate stored in the next hopper Y, the last gift certificate of the hopper X is determined. The identification number and the identification number of the first gift certificate of hopper Y are continuous. The identification number of the first gift certificate of each type is registered in the ticket issuing machine 11 when the gift certificate is stored in the hopper. Therefore, the CPU 41 instructs each type of gift certificate to sequentially take out gift certificates having the smaller identification numbers, and if the total number of issued tickets is counted, the CPU 41 predicts the identification number of the next gift certificate to be taken out. be able to. For example, if the identification information at the head of a 1,000 yen gift certificate is Z and five or three tickets are issued, the total number of issued tickets is eight, and the identification information of the next 1,000 yen gift certificate may be Z + 8. Can be predicted.
[0035]
By registering the identification number of the first gift certificate for each hopper, even if the type of gift certificate stored in hopper X and the next hopper Y is the same, the last gift certificate of hopper X Even if the identification number of the first gift certificate of the hopper Y is not continuous with the identification number of the hopper Y, the identification number can be predicted.
[0036]
In addition, for a certain hopper, for example, a first gift certificate group (gift certificates with identification numbers 1 to 1000) and a second gift certificate group (gift certificates with identification numbers 10001 to 11000) are stored in this order. , The first identification number (“1”) and the number (1000) of the first gift certificate group, and the first identification number (“10001”) and the number (1000) of the second gift certificate group are registered. If this is done, it is possible to predict the identification number even if the identification numbers of the gift certificates in the hopper are discontinuous.
[0037]
The partition paper is stored in the partition ticket management devices 55a and 55b. The partition ticket managing devices 55a and 55b include a print printer, and can print on stored paper.
[0038]
The case hopper 64 stores a case, and the guide hopper 66 stores documents (guide for using gift certificates). As the case, for example, a paper case suitable for sealing may be used, or a general envelope may be used.
[0039]
When receiving the information on the gift certificate, the CPU 41 instructs the hoppers 51a to 51m to take out and output the gift certificate according to the number of gift certificates for each type of the gift certificate. The CPU 41 instructs each type of gift certificate to sequentially take out the gift certificates having the smaller identification numbers, and counts the total number of issued tickets. As described above, since the CPU 41 can predict the identification number of the gift certificate to be taken out, it is the same as instructing to take out the gift certificate having the specific identification number.
[0040]
The outputted gift certificate passes through the passage and reaches the place where the OCR reading head 52 is installed. Then, the identification number of the gift certificate is recognized (read). If the read identification number does not match the identification number of the gift certificate instructed to be taken out by the CPU 41, the CPU 41 determines that an abnormality has occurred, for example, stops the operation of the ticket issuing machine 11, and causes the display device 44 Informs the operator of the abnormality.
[0041]
If there is no abnormality, the gift certificate reaches the distribution gate 53 through the passage. When receiving the information on the gift certificate, the CPU 41 determines whether or not to perform automatic storage according to the information, and instructs the distribution gate 53. In the present embodiment, when the number of tickets to be issued is equal to or less than a certain value, automatic storage is performed, and when the number is larger than the value, automatic storage is not performed. However, for example, information on whether or not to perform automatic storage may be included in the information on the gift certificate, and whether or not to perform automatic storage may be determined according to the information.
[0042]
According to the instruction of the CPU 41, the sorting gate 53 guides the gift certificate to the right in FIG. 4 when automatic storage is performed, and guides the gift certificate upward in FIG. 4 when automatic storage is not performed.
[0043]
When the automatic storage is not performed, the CPU 41 instructs the partition ticket management devices 55a and 55b to take out the paper, perform printing based on the information regarding the gift certificate, and output. Specifically, the partition ticket management device 55a prints the name of the applicant, the type and number of gift certificates, and the like, and the partition ticket management device 55b prints the name of the recipient.
[0044]
The CPU 41 controls the partition ticket management devices 55a and 55b and the normal stacker 54 so that the gift certificate is properly partitioned by paper and stored in the normal stacker 54. For example, when Applicant A wants to send three gift certificates of 1,000 yen each to recipients B and C, a paper on which the name of A, the type and number of gift certificates, and the like are printed, and Control is performed such that three gift certificates of yen, paper on which the name of Mr. B is printed, three gift certificates of 1,000 yen, and paper on which the name of C is printed are stored in the stacker 54 in this order. I do.
[0045]
When automatic storage is performed, the gift certificate that has passed through the sorting gate 53 is temporarily stored in the stacker 61. Then, the items described in the gift certificate are recognized (photographed by the CCD camera 62). In the present embodiment, only identification information is photographed as a description item, but other information can be photographed. In the temporary stacker 61, one gift certificate is stored, photographed, the next gift certificate is stored under the gift certificate, and photographing is repeated. The photographed identification information (image data) is stored in the storage device 42 in association with the order number and the destination number, and then transmitted to the server 21 or 22 and stored in the hard disk 24 thereof. In this embodiment, the operator of the gift ticket issuing company periodically operates the terminal 36 or 38 to access the server 21 or 22, and stores the image data that has been stored for a predetermined period of time on the hard disk. From 24 to MO37 or 39.
[0046]
When performing automatic storage, the CPU 41 instructs the case hopper 64 to remove the case, and instructs the case printing printer 63 to place the retrieved case on the order number and the destination number based on the information on the gift certificate. Instruct the user to print the type and number of gift certificates, the total amount of the gift certificate, and the like.
[0047]
In the present embodiment, when all the gift certificates stored in one case are temporarily stored in the stacker and the shooting is completed, the CPU 41 instructs the manual hopper 66 to take out one manual. The extracted guide is stored in a case together with the gift certificate. The stored case is stored in the case stacker 65. The operator of the gift ticket issuing company can take out the envelope stored in the envelope stacker 65. Then, for example, it can be sealed, wrapped with paper, placed in a window opening envelope, and sent.
[0048]
In the present embodiment, sensors 60a to 60e for recognizing the passage of the gift certificate are provided in the passage where the gift certificate passes. The CPU 41 monitors whether or not the difference between the time at which a certain sensor recognizes the passage and the time at which another sensor recognizes the passage is longer than a predetermined time. For example, the operation of the ticket issuing machine 11 is stopped, and the display device 44 notifies the operator of the abnormality. Specifically, in the case of automatic storage, when the recognition time of the sensor 60a and the recognition time of the sensor 60d are longer than a predetermined time (the same applies between the sensors 60d and 60e), or when the automatic storage is not performed, the sensor 60a If the recognition time of the sensor 60b and the recognition time of the sensor 60b are longer than a predetermined time (the same applies between the sensors 60b and 60c), it is determined that there is an abnormality.
[0049]
Here, returning to FIG. 1, a method of viewing the image data of the identification number of the stored gift certificate from the terminal 31, 33, 36 or 38 will be described. Here, for example, a case where image data is viewed from the terminal 31 will be considered. The terminal 31 communicates with the server 21 or 22 to acquire information on the gift certificate stored in the hard disk 24.
[0050]
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of information on a gift certificate stored in the hard disk 24. In the example of FIG. 6, the order number, the destination number, the ticketing date, the shipping date, the applicant name, the recipient name, the sender's name, the number of 500 yen gift certificates ("500"), and the number of 1,000 yen gift certificates ( "1,000"), the number of 5,000-yen gift coupons ("5,000"), and the number of 10,000-yen gift coupons ("ten thousand") are stored, but other information is stored. You can also.
[0051]
The operator of the terminal 31 can specify the order number and the destination number by specifying the ticketing date, the name of the applicant, the name of the recipient, and the like.
[0052]
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the terminal 31 when the order number and the destination number are specified. FIG. 7 is an example of a screen displayed when the order number is specified as 0002 and the destination number as 002 in FIG. Here, when the “log image” is selected with a mouse or the like, image data (image taken by the CCD camera 62) of the identification number of the gift certificate stored corresponding to the specified order number and destination number is displayed. be able to. Since the image data of the identification number of the gift certificate is stored in the hard disk 24 or the MO 37 or 39 in association with the order number and the destination number, the terminal 31 communicates with the server 21 or 22 or the terminal 36 or 38. To obtain and display the image data. The image data may be output by an output device other than the display device (for example, a printing device).
[0053]
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of image data of an identification number of a gift voucher stored corresponding to the specified order number and destination number. In the specified order number and destination number, three identification numbers are shown because two pieces of gift certificates of one 10,000 yen and one thousand yen are stored.
[0054]
With this function, for example, when an inquiry for erroneous encapsulation (erroneous storage) is made after the gift coupon has been sent, it can be confirmed whether or not the erroneous encapsulation has been performed.
[0055]
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the terminal 31. The terminal 31 can take the form of a personal computer, a workstation, or the like, and includes a CPU 112, a main storage device 114, an auxiliary storage device 116, a network interface 118, an input device 120, and a display device 122.
[0056]
The CPU 112 performs various controls of the terminal 31. The main storage device 114 includes a RAM and a ROM, and stores various programs, various data, and the like. The auxiliary storage device 116 can take the form of a hard disk, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, an optical disk, or the like, and stores various programs, various data, and the like. The input device 120 includes a keyboard, a mouse, and the like. The display device 122 is used for displaying various data and the like. The CPU 12 performs processing based on various programs stored in the main storage device 14. These programs can be recorded on a recording medium such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk, CD-ROM, optical disk, or the like, and can be executed by being read into the main storage device 14, a hard disk, or the like before execution. . The terminal 31 can communicate with another terminal or the like via the network interface 118 and the LAN.
[0057]
The terminals 33, 36 and 38 and the servers 21 and 22 can also have the same configuration as the configuration example of the terminal 31 shown in FIG.
[0058]
In the present embodiment, the ticket issuing machine 11 receives the information about the gift certificate from the servers 21 and 22. However, for example, the information about the gift certificate can be directly input from the input device 43. Further, for example, it is also possible to communicate with a customer terminal and directly receive information on a gift certificate.
[0059]
In the present embodiment, the image data of the identification number of the stored gift certificate is stored in the hard disk 24 or the MO 37 or 39 and is viewed from the terminal 31, 33, 36 or 38. Can be stored in the storage device 42 and displayed on the display device 44 by the operation of the input device 43.
[0060]
Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the issuance of a gift certificate has been described as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to other tickets such as a travel ticket.
[0061]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a new ticket issuing system or the like that automatically issues tickets.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a ticketing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flow of processing related to a ticket issuance in an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a ticket issuing machine.
FIG. 4 is a design diagram showing a configuration example of a ticket issuing machine.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a gift certificate.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of information on a gift certificate stored on a hard disk.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on a terminal when an order number and a destination number are specified.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of image data of an identification number of a gift voucher stored in correspondence with a specified order number and destination number.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a terminal.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 LAN
11-13 ticketing machine
21, 22 server
23 Modem
24 Hard Disk
26-29 Printer
31, 33, 36, 38 terminals
32, 34 barcode scanner
37, 39 MO
41, 112 CPU
42 Storage
43, 120 input device
44, 122 display device
45, 118 Network interface
51a-51m Hopper
52 OCR reading head
53 Sorting gate
54 Normal Stacker
55a, 55b Partition ticket management device
60a-60e sensor
61 Temporary Stacker
62 CCD camera
63 case printing printer
64 case hopper
65 case stacker
114 Main memory
116 Auxiliary storage device

Claims (14)

A ticketing system,
Ticket storage means for storing tickets,
Receiving means for receiving a ticketing request;
A ticket taking-out unit for taking out a ticket stored in the ticket storing unit based on a request received by the receiving unit. The ticketing system according to claim 1, wherein
Case storage means for storing cases,
Case extraction means for extracting a case stored in the case storage means,
A ticket issuing system, further comprising: storage means for storing a ticket taken out by the ticket taking out means in a case taken out by the case taking out means. The ticketing system according to claim 1, wherein
Paper storage means for storing paper for partitioning,
Paper take-out means for taking out the paper stored in the paper storage means,
A ticket issuing system, further comprising: a partitioning unit that partitions a ticket taken out by the ticket taking out unit with a sheet taken out by the sheet taking out unit. The ticketing system according to claim 1, wherein
First recognizing means for recognizing items described in the ticket taken out by the ticket taking out means,
Storage means for storing the description items recognized by the first recognition means. 5. The ticket issuing system according to claim 4, wherein the items recognized by the first recognition unit include identification information of the ticket. 5. The ticket issuing system according to claim 4, wherein said first recognition means is a CCD camera. The ticketing system according to claim 1, wherein
Instructing means for instructing the ticket removing means to remove a ticket having specific identification information,
Second recognizing means for recognizing identification information of the ticket taken out by the ticket taking out means,
A ticket issuing system, further comprising: first monitoring means for monitoring whether or not the identification information recognized by the second recognition means matches the identification information of the ticket instructed to be taken out by the instruction means. . The ticketing system according to claim 1, wherein
A passage through which a ticket taken out by the ticket removal means passes, and a passage provided with a plurality of sensors for recognizing the passage of the ticket;
A second monitoring unit that monitors whether a difference between a time when a certain sensor recognizes the passage of the ticket and a time when another sensor recognizes the passage of the ticket is longer than a predetermined time; And a ticketing system further comprising: 2. The ticket issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the ticket is a gift certificate. 2. The ticket issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the ticket includes a plurality of types of tickets. 2. The ticket issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the accepting unit can accept a ticket issuing request by communicating with a customer terminal. A ticketing method in a ticketing system including ticket storage means for storing a ticket,
A receiving step of receiving a ticketing request;
A ticket taking out step of taking out a ticket stored in the ticket storing means based on the request received in the receiving step. A program for causing the ticketing system to execute the ticketing method according to claim 12. A computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing the ticket issuing system to execute the ticket issuing method according to claim 12 is recorded.

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