JP2005025594A - Method, system and program for mileage discount of toll - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable an individual toll road user to enjoy the merit of ETC prepayment discount without placing a large financial burden. <P>SOLUTION: A procedure factoring company performs an ETC prepayment discount application on behalf of a member, and pays the money in advance. When a vehicle of a user uses a toll road, the factoring company receives the use specification of the toll road, calculates the toll of the member, and claims the toll to the user. The factoring company calculates also the mileage for the use of the toll road to reduce the amount claimed of the toll according to the mileage or remit all or part of the claim of a toll newly generated within the range of options. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a road toll mileage discount method, system, and program, and more particularly, to a method and system for promoting the spread of ETC and making it easier for general toll road users to use the ETC prepaid discount service.
[0002]
[Prior art]
An automatic toll collection system for an expressway (Electronic Toll Collection System, hereinafter referred to as “ETC”) has been put into practical use and is being popularized. However, at present, only a few vehicles are equipped with ETC on-board units. The reasons for not widespread use are (1) the cost of ETC on-board equipment and its setup are high, and (2) the merit of using ETC is inconspicuous. The advantage is that there is no need to stop at the toll booth and that there is no need to get involved in a traffic jam because you can use a relatively vacant gate.
[0003]
Hereinafter, the ETC prepaid discount service will be described with reference to FIG.
In order to use ETC, it is necessary to first apply for an ETC card from a partner credit company, and then set up the ETC on-board device in the user's vehicle. After these are completed, the user registration application for ETC prepayment discount is made to the Japan Highway Public Corporation (3 public road corporations). Prepayment with credit using an ETC card after user registration causes a deposit of advance payment + option, and in this range, the user can use the toll road on ETC.
[0004]
Currently there are two types of discounts.
(1) Application unit: ¥ 10,000-, available amount: ¥ 10,500-, option: ¥ 500
(2) Application unit: ¥ 50,000-, available amount: ¥ 18,000-, option: ¥ 8,000
Option (1) is about 5% and option (2) is about 13%, which is very high compared to the current interest rate.
[0005]
Despite this advantageous discount system, ETC users are stagnant. This is because the ETC on-board device setup and ETC card application procedures are complicated. Therefore, there are companies that perform all these procedures. It is possible to spread ETC through the company, and its role is expected. If the discounts (1) and (2) are appealed to toll road users as an advantage of using ETC, the introduction of ETC will be further promoted.
[0006]
However, the discount systems (1) and (2) have a problem that it is difficult for general users to use. The reason is as follows. Although there are individual differences, the average individual user's use of the toll road is not so high, and it takes a considerable period of time to use up the prepayment amount (¥ 50,000-) in (2) above. The amount of ¥ 50,000- is a big money for individuals. Prepayments tend to be thought of as dead money that does not immediately yield merit, so there is a strong tendency to consume that amount of cash without making upfront payments. On the other hand, although the prepaid amount of (1) above is ¥ 10,000-, the personal burden is reduced, but there is little merit and it takes a long time to amortize the ETC onboard equipment introduction cost, and users are introduced to ETC onboard equipment It does not lead to motivation just to make it cross.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problem, and a road toll mileage discount method capable of enjoying the benefits of ETC prepaid discount without imposing a large financial burden on individual toll road users, and An object is to provide a system and a program.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The mileage discount method for road tolls according to this invention is:
After registering as a member of the procedural agency, install the on-board device of the automatic toll collection system (Electronic Toll Collection System, hereinafter referred to as “ETC”) on the toll road,
The procedural agency will act on behalf of the member for ETC prepayment discount application and pay the prepayment,
Calculate the option for the prepayment payment, calculate the available amount for the total of the prepayment and the option, record it in the member's account,
When the member's vehicle uses a toll road, the usage details of the toll road are received, the toll charge of the toll road of the member is calculated, and the mileage related to the use of the toll road is calculated,
Charge the toll to the member,
Within the scope of the option, the amount charged for the toll is reduced according to the mileage, or a part or all of the newly charged toll is exempted.
[0009]
The road toll mileage discount system according to the present invention includes a member registration database that records member identification information and account information, a toll fee settlement unit that settles tolls for toll roads used by the member, and the members A mileage management unit for obtaining mileage according to the route and / or distance of the toll road used, and a billing processing unit for issuing a bill for the toll to the member,
In the member registration database, an available amount relating to the total of the advance payment and the option generated thereby is recorded,
When the member's vehicle uses a toll road, the toll fee settlement section receives a usage statement for the toll road, calculates the toll fee for the member's toll road,
The mileage management unit calculates the mileage related to the use of the toll road based on the usage details,
The bill processing unit performs a billing process for the toll for the member, and reduces the bill for the toll according to the mileage within the range of the option, or a bill for a newly generated toll The processing for exempting a part or all of the above is performed.
[0010]
The present invention relates to a toll fee adjustment process for adjusting a toll fee for a toll road used by the member and a toll road route used by the member in a computer having a member registration database for recording member identification information and account information. And / or a program for executing a mileage management process for obtaining a mileage according to a distance and a billing process for issuing a bill for the toll to the member,
In the member registration database, an available amount relating to the total of the advance payment and the option generated thereby is recorded,
When the member's vehicle uses a toll road, the usage details of the toll road are received, and the toll for the toll road of the member is calculated.
Calculate the mileage related to the use of the toll road based on the usage details,
In addition to allowing the member to charge the toll, the amount to be charged for the toll is reduced according to the mileage within the scope of the option, or a part or all of the newly charged toll The processing to exempt is performed.
[0011]
The program according to the present invention is recorded on a recording medium, for example.
Examples of the medium include EPROM devices, flash memory devices, flexible disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes, magneto-optical disks, CDs (including CD-ROMs and Video-CDs), DVDs (DVD-Videos, DVD-ROMs, DVD-s). RAM), ROM cartridge, RAM memory cartridge with battery backup, flash memory cartridge, nonvolatile RAM cartridge, and the like.
[0012]
In addition, a communication medium such as a wired communication medium such as a telephone line and a wireless communication medium such as a microwave line is included. The Internet is also included in the communication medium here.
[0013]
A medium is a medium in which information (mainly digital data, a program) is recorded by some physical means, and allows a processing device such as a computer or a dedicated processor to perform a predetermined function. is there.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiment 1 of the Invention
A method / system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. For the overall configuration including the computer network, refer to the second and third embodiments of the invention and the related drawings.
[0015]
By the way, mileage (mileage) originally means mileage, but recently it has been used to mean the number of flight miles used by airlines, and the number of mileage has increased for accommodation and shopping at affiliated and affiliated hotels. Free air tickets and other benefits. The service is called a mileage service, and various benefits such as free air tickets, travel tickets, seat upgrades, etc. can be received according to the flight distance (miles) used. The same meaning applies to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, which is a privilege that allows a toll discount or exemption depending on the toll road usage fee and distance.
[0016]
FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a method according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
The user applies for membership registration to an ETC general agency service company that acts as an agent for purchasing, renting, and setting up ETC OBE. After the applicant is examined in the company, membership registration is performed and the applicant is notified of this (100 to 103).
[0017]
The user (hereinafter referred to as “member”) applies to the company for the ETC on-board device and receives the setup (103 to 105). The ETC can now be used.
[0018]
If a member wishes to benefit from mileage using ETC prepaid discount, he / she applies for the service along with the payment of the deposit. In this case, the security deposit may be relatively small. The reason for this is that the credit card is subject to examination at the time of member registration and that a certain amount of credit is possible. The ETC prepayment is made in the name of the company and is processed as a deposit by the three road related public corporations. This is because in the case of troubles such as being unable to do so, it is possible to request and return the deposit, so that all of the prepayment is not lost. Therefore, the deposit may be a part of the prepayment amount. That is, the member can enjoy the ETC prepaid discount by paying a small deposit. As described above, the monetary merit of the ETC prepaid discount is about 18%, and even if a part of it is offset with the management cost of the company, the member has a considerable merit. This is a very big merit, and it becomes a motivation to become a member together with the merit of being able to request the setup procedure of the ETC on-board device in a lump. As for the deposit, the member pays a low membership fee on a regular basis, so a portion of the fee can be used for payment of the toll, so there are few cases of actual trouble.
[0019]
The company acts as an application for ETC prepayment discount for the three road related corporations (106). A member (an ETC onboard device mounted on the member's vehicle) receives an ETC prepaid discount. Then, the company performs a prepayment payment procedure (107). Since the company reimburses the member's expenses, the company has the right to request a return. The above procedure results in a deposit for the prepayment + option for the member. In this range, the member can use the toll road.
[0020]
When a member uses a toll road, information is transmitted by the ETC on-board device (109), and the toll is deducted from the deposit (110). The usage details are sent to the company (111). The company computer settles the toll and calculates mileage and points (refer to the description of the second and third embodiments for points) (112). Then, the user is charged for the membership fee and toll (113). The member pays a membership fee and a toll (114). In addition, you may make it reduce the charge amount of the said toll according to a mileage within the range of an option at the time of a claim. For example, when the toll is ¥ 10,000- and the mileage is 500 km, a fee of ¥ 10,000-500 × k is charged as the mileage conversion coefficient: k. Or you may make it exempt some or all newly charged toll charges. For example, 500 × k in the above example is reduced from the toll for the next bill. k is set so that the return profit by mileage is smaller than the option ratio (18%).
[0021]
The points generated when using the toll road can be used on the expressway and its ancillary facilities as in the case of mileage (115).
[0022]
In addition, the company conducts various agency procedures, but the expenses can be offset by mileage and points (116, 117).
[0023]
FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a system according to the first embodiment of the invention. Specifically, the system of FIG. 2 is realized by a server connected to a computer network including the Internet.
[0024]
200 is a member registration database that records member identification information and account information, 201 is a toll fee settlement unit that settles tolls for toll roads used by the members, and 202 is routes and / or toll roads used by the members. A mileage management unit 203 for obtaining a mileage according to a distance is a billing processing unit 203 that issues a bill for the toll to the member.
[0025]
In the member registration database 200, an available amount related to the total of advance payments and options generated thereby is recorded. For example, member identification codes, personal information such as address / name / credit card information, ETC usage status, ETC prepayment status, mileage information, point information, and the like are recorded.
[0026]
When the member's vehicle uses a toll road, the toll fee settlement unit 201 receives the toll road usage details and calculates the toll fee for the member's toll road.
[0027]
The mileage management unit 202 calculates a mileage related to the use of the toll road based on the usage details. The mileage calculation method may be based on the actual travel distance (the travel details can be calculated because the usage details notification includes information on the toll road name / entrance / exit), or calculated according to the amount used. May be.
[0028]
The billing processing unit 203 performs a billing process for the toll for the member, and reduces the bill for the toll according to the mileage within the range of the option, or the newly generated toll Process to exempt some or all claims.
[0029]
FIG. 3 shows a flowchart of the toll fee settlement / mileage calculation process.
[0030]
By the method / system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, a discount service for tolls can be provided to members. That is, it is possible to enjoy the benefits of ETC prepaid discount without placing a large financial burden on individual toll road users.
[0031]
On the other hand, according to the method / system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the company can acquire road users and pursue business opportunities by providing various services to members. Ultimately, promote the spread and use of ETC, promote the activation of “Michi-no-eki”, and eventually activate the local and local industries along the road through “Michi-no-eki”, and the activation of road-related consumption activities. It can be realized.
[0032]
Embodiment 2 of the Invention
Furthermore, while giving interest to respondents to questionnaires on information paper used on expressways, the point reduction system aims to increase interest in the questionnaire and promote the questionnaire by converting the points into electronic money. And the method may cooperate with the method / system of the first embodiment of the invention.
[0033]
The above information paper is intended for road users and is read by many users by placing it in the service area (SA) / parking area (PA) of expressways and “road stations” on ordinary roads. It is. The interest and expectation of users on this information paper is high, and there are a large number of answers when recruiting questionnaires on highways on paper, and these answers are all sincere.
[0034]
Conventionally, there has been no special convenience for respondents to this type of questionnaire. However, it is desirable to reflect the voices of such a large, serious and high-quality user in the road policy. In other words, users are organized, the members communicate with each other through various media, and the needs of the members are compiled into proposals, and the voices are expressed by ITS (advanced non-stop automatic fee payment system) etc. Road traffic system) project and other road traffic policies need to be reflected. Thereby, a safer and more comfortable car life can be provided for users of the highway.
[0035]
The system / method of Embodiment 2 of this invention is demonstrated with reference to drawings.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of this system. This system returns points to users of ETC (Electronic Toll Collection system). The ETC system includes a roadside antenna of a toll booth that sends information to a management server, an onboard device that communicates with the antenna, and an IC card that is inserted into the onboard device. Vehicle information is registered in advance in the vehicle-mounted device. Personal information and settlement information are recorded on the IC card. The toll is settled by wireless communication between the management server and the vehicle-mounted device.
[0036]
In FIG. 4, the point processing server 1 receives a questionnaire from a mobile phone (including a PDA (Personal Data Assistance)) 10 accessible to the Internet, a dedicated terminal 11 installed in a store, a BS digital tuner 12, and a personal computer 13. , Convert this to points. The point processing server 1 can receive a questionnaire result from the questionnaire Web server 3 or can receive data input by an operator from data input on a questionnaire sheet sent by mail from the input unit 4. The questionnaire Web3 server provides a questionnaire web page (homepage) to the mobile phone 10 or the personal computer 13, and the user can answer the questionnaire on the page. From the results of the questionnaire, grasp the tendency of the user's voice, investigate its temporal change, investigate the tendency by the user's attributes (gender, age, etc.), and collect opinions for each region / facility You can.
[0037]
The settlement server 2 transfers points as electronic money to electronic accounts held by each registered member, and performs settlement processing with each electronic account when using an ETC gate or the like. Specifically, user identification information and billing information recorded on the IC card 8 are sent from the ETC onboard device 7 to the road management server 5 through the ETC gate 6. The road management server 5 sends user specific information and billing information to the payment server 2 in order to make a payment with electronic money for a part or all of the usage amount of the ETC. The settlement server 2 checks the balance of the user's electronic account, determines whether or not to perform the requested settlement, and returns the result to the road management server 5. When the settlement is completed successfully, the road management server 5 permits the user's vehicle to pass through the gate.
[0038]
FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the point processing server 1 and the settlement server 2. In response to the questionnaire response from the user, the questionnaire point conversion processing unit 21 points the questionnaire. The questionnaire is converted into points by referring to the table 22. The points stored in the table 22 are determined in advance for each type of questionnaire and the content of answers. On the other hand, upon receipt of the ETC usage amount, the ETC usage amount point conversion processing unit 23 converts the ETC usage amount into points. Pointing of the ETC usage amount is performed with reference to the table 23. The points stored in the table 23 are determined in advance for each usage amount, usage road, and usage route. The points by the questionnaire and the points by the ETC usage amount are handled in the same manner by the settlement server 2. In addition to points based on questionnaire responses and points based on the ETC usage amount, other points (advance reservation points, hometown points) may be included.
[0039]
The point-electronic money converting unit 31 receives points from the questionnaire from the point processing server 1 and / or points based on the ETC usage amount, and converts them into electronic money. This electronic money can be used for, for example, a highway usage fee. The conversion unit 31 refers to the point-electronic money conversion table 32 and converts points into electronic money. The conversion table 32 stores the conversion rate from points to electronic money in advance. The converted electronic money is stored in the electronic account-electronic money database 33 for each member. The database 33 stores the balance of electronic money of each member for each member. When an electronic money payment request is received from the road management server 5 or the like, the electronic money settlement processing unit 34 searches the database 33 to check the balance of the requested member's electronic account, and performs settlement processing if settlement is possible. At the same time, the requester is notified of the payment of electronic money. On the other hand, if the settlement is impossible, the request source is notified.
[0040]
In addition to the above questionnaire and ETC usage amount, the following can be listed as objects to be converted into points.
-Convert environmental activities (environmental beautification and resource saving by collecting empty cans) into points. For example, one aluminum can is 10 points, and one steel can is 5 points.
・ Purchase meals, souvenirs, etc. used in SA (service area) and PA (parking area), information retrieval on information terminals and use of electronic payments as points.
・ Points are added to users who take the lead in ETC. For example, when there is an ETC and a gate that is not, points are added to the user who uses the ETC in most cases (for example, 90% or more).
[0041]
Next, processing by this system / method will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0042]
S1: A user answers a questionnaire by a road manager or the like, and sends the data to the point processing server 1. A user can answer a questionnaire on a homepage by using a personal computer or a mobile phone, and can answer a questionnaire by using a dedicated terminal or a BS digital tuner. In addition, the user can write an answer on a questionnaire and send it by mail as in the past. In this case, the operator inputs the answer entered on the questionnaire form through the input unit 4 and converts it into data.
[0043]
S2: Point the answered questionnaire. The number of points is predetermined for each questionnaire. For example, if an important questionnaire is desired to receive answers from many users, the points are increased, otherwise the points are decreased.
[0044]
S3: The points are sent to the settlement server 2 and the points are returned.
[0045]
S4: The received points are converted into electronic money, and the converted electronic money is transferred to the user's electronic account.
[0046]
The above S1 to S4 are questionnaire point conversion / electronic money transfer processing. Next, S5 to S8, which are ETC usage amount point conversion / electronic money transfer processing, will be described.
[0047]
S5: Send the ETC usage amount, that is, the information on the highway usage fee to the point processing server 1.
[0048]
S6: Point the amount of use of ETC. The number of points is predetermined according to the usage situation. For example, if the amount of use is large, the number of points is also large. Points are increased when a specific route is used, and points are added when a specific gate (ETC) is used.
[0049]
S7: Send the points to the settlement server 2 and ask for the return of the points.
[0050]
S8: The received points are converted into electronic money, and the converted electronic money is transferred to the user's electronic account.
[0051]
Next, a procedure for using electronic money will be described.
[0052]
S9: The road management server 5 sends a payment request for electronic money to the settlement server 2.
[0053]
S10: The settlement server 2 checks the balance of the electronic account of the specific user. If there is more electronic money in the account than the payment amount, a settlement process is performed and the road management server 5 is notified accordingly. If the balance is insufficient, it is determined that payment is not possible, and the road management server 5 is notified accordingly.
[0054]
In the settlement process of S10, the determination may be made comprehensively in combination with not only the above-described electronic money but also cash, bank account, and credit.
[0055]
By the above procedure, the questionnaire and / or ETC usage fee is converted into points, converted into electronic money, and recorded, and ETC settlement using the electronic money becomes possible. This electronic money can be used not only for ETC settlement but also for other uses, for example, purchase of food and drinks in the service area of the expressway. In addition, it can be used outside of highways.
[0056]
The electronic money described above has the following advantages.
・ Members have easy-to-understand point return methods and simple procedures. The conventional point redemption method is, for example, a method of exchanging for a premium according to the credit card usage amount. In this case, the user had to take a step of receiving a point notification, selecting a free gift, and requesting a credit card company to exchange a free gift. On the other hand, according to the present invention, the usage fee is automatically converted into points, and further, the points are automatically converted into electronic money and automatically transferred to the user's account. Electronic money is automatically used for highway tolls. Therefore, the procedure for returning points by members is not necessary.
-Since electronic money is managed with an electronic account and can be used as it is for highway charges, it leads to the promotion of highway use.
・ Points can be automatically redeemed, reducing paperwork.
・ Improve CS (customer satisfaction) for members. In particular, CS can be further improved by increasing the versatility so that electronic money can be used everywhere, such as in stores and banks other than highways.
[0057]
Furthermore, according to this system / method, it is possible to construct a database relating to user opinions and requests by promoting questionnaire responses to the users. In other words, the members of this system are organized, the members communicate with each other through various media, and the needs of the members are gathered. This is the ITS (Intelligent Transport System) business including ETC, and other road traffic. This is reflected in the policy, so that a safer and more comfortable car life can be provided to the user.
[0058]
Embodiment 3 of the Invention
A system / method according to Embodiment 3 of the invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0059]
FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram of a point processing server and a settlement server according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. In the figure, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 5 denote the same or corresponding parts. Description of these parts is omitted.
[0060]
The road information point conversion processing unit 25 receives information on a road (for example, the road lighting is turned off or the road is depressed) received from a member or a user and points it. The points are performed with reference to a table (not shown). The table stores in advance the relationship between road information types and points.
[0061]
The volunteer activity point conversion processing unit 26 converts the volunteer activity into points. For example, when a predetermined volunteer activity is performed in the area, a third party (for example, a station manager of “Michi no Eki”) authenticates this and sends it to the point processing server 1. It becomes invalid without authentication. The points are performed with reference to a table (not shown). The table stores in advance the relationship between the types of volunteer activities and points.
[0062]
“Road station” is a comfortable rest space where drivers can stop and use freely while driving on ordinary roads. “Rest function” for road users, road users and areas Three functions, “Communication function of local area” for “Communication of information” for local people and “Michi no Eki station” to join the town and the town to make a vibrant community together. It is a facility that has both.
[0063]
The shopping information etc. point conversion processing unit 27 converts, for example, meals used in SA (service area) / PA (parking area), purchase of souvenirs, information retrieval on information terminals and use of electronic payment into points. To do.
[0064]
The transfer deposit point conversion processing unit 28 converts the deposit amount into points when cash is transferred from a convenience store or bank to the system.
[0065]
The electronic money regional money conversion unit 35 converts the electronic money in this system into so-called regional money (which is a unique certificate that can be exchanged for goods and services among users who have registered as members in advance and has been proposed by local governments, etc.) To do. Regional money settlement methods There are various types of certificates (currencies) for each region, but the orthodox one is the “check method”. The buyer issues regional money for each transaction, and after the seller receives it, he / she takes it to a store handling regional money and exchanges it for goods or transfers it to his / her account. At the same time, the buyer's account is reduced by the transaction. In this system, such processing is performed electronically, and ETC points and regional money are linked. Since regional money can only be used within a certain area, it does not flow out of the area. If transactions between residents are activated through local money, new business opportunities will be generated within the region. Thus, it is said that regional money has the potential to create a regional recycling market.
[0066]
Regional money has the above-mentioned characteristics, but there is also a problem that it has little usage. Therefore, it is desired to construct a system that allows regional money and nationwide electronic money to be distributed. For example, it is desirable that points or coupons that are not used can be replaced with other points, coupons or electronic money so that mileage can be exchanged. This increases the value of points and coupons. The system is suitable for such purposes.
[0067]
At the time of conversion by the electronic money regional money conversion unit 35, for example, the rating of regional money (for example, given by a third party) is referred to, and based on this, conversion is performed at a predetermined rate. The rating is determined based on the use of the regional money (available regions, stores, types of products / services), performance (operating period, operating entity), evaluation (user opinions, etc.), and the like. For example, if the usable area is the entire metropolitan area and can be used in more than 100 stores, and the operating entity is a federation of local governments, the rating is A rank, and the usable area is limited to a specific city, but the city If it can be used at many stores, the rating will be B rank.
[0068]
When the credit rating is high in the order of ratings A>B> C, the conversion formula from the regional money of the ratings A, B, C to the electronic money is, for example, as follows. Note that 1.5, 1.0, and 0.5 are predetermined coefficients (an example only).
Rating A: (electronic money) = 1.5 x regional money
Rating B: (electronic money) = 1.0 x regional money
Rating C: (electronic money) = 0.5 x regional money
[0069]
FIG. 8 is a process flowchart of the system / method according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. In the figure, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 6 denote the same or corresponding parts.
[0070]
With reference to FIG. 8, the point provision scene will be described.
(1) Use of ETC (S5 to S8)
Points are awarded according to the monthly ETC usage amount. The more you use, the more you get. Respond flexibly according to usage results. Example: a% of usage amount
[0071]
(2) Shopping at the “Michi no Eki” product store (S26, S27: “Michi no Eki” product store shopping point)
Points back when shopping at about 650 "Michi no Eki" product stores nationwide. Example: Product building shopping points = b% of usage amount
[0072]
(3) Use of paid public facilities (S26, S27)
Points are awarded when using paid public facilities such as museums. Example: Public facility usage points = k% of usage amount
[0073]
(4) Points based on “Michi no Eki” station manager authentication (S23 to S25: Volunteer activities, etc.)
Point support is provided on the premise of activities sponsored by national and local governments, or activities that are conducted through application / licensing to national and local governments. Local contributions are also included as volunteer activities.
Granted through participation in national and local government-led care and welfare activities. Example: Nursing care input points = c points / once
Granted through active participation in volunteer activities and municipal activities organized by local governments. Example: Class assistant point = d point / 1 hour
Points will be given in cooperation with garbage collection. Example: Road cleaning point = e point / 1 hour (cooperation with volunteer support) Example: Garbage collection point = f point / 1 hour
[0074]
(5) Shopping at local shopping streets and department stores, parking lot use (S26, S27)
Point back when shopping in a local shopping district that is trying to revitalize the central city area. Example: Shopping points = g% of usage amount
Point back according to the use of city parking lots. Example: Parking point = h% of usage amount
[0075]
(6) Questionnaire participation, road information provision, etc. (S1, S21, S22)
Points are given by answering questionnaires from multimedia terminals installed in the “Roadside Station” Information Center and SA (Service Area) / PA (Parking Area).
Example: Questionnaire cooperation points = i points / once
Points are awarded when information is provided from the "Roadside Station" Information Center or multimedia terminals installed at SA / PA. Example: Information provision point = j points / 1 information (information such as road lighting is off or road is depressed)
[0076]
(7) Sponsor company shopping points (S26)
In the future, point back when shopping at a sponsoring company (distribution retailer, etc.). Example: Shopping points = L% of the usage amount. Transfer of original points is also possible.
Points earned at each point service can be used at the above facilities. For example, use of ETC (S9 to S11), shopping at the “Michi no Eki” product store, use of paid public facilities, shopping at local malls, department stores, use of parking lots, various services of sponsoring company companies, etc. (S30, S31).
[0077]
As described above, the cooperation between ETC points and regional money (electronic money) promotes further use by converting discounts on ETC usage fees into points (electronic money). It can be used at “Roadside Station”, local shopping streets, and parking.
[0078]
In the future, it can be expected to expand to various applications that will lead to the activation of the local economy, such as drive-through shopping at fast food and convenience stores, and payment of fees for gas stations.
[0079]
In the future, it is possible to expand to various scenes that use cars, and it will be possible to further revitalize the local economy through mutual cooperation with sponsors in various fields.
[0080]
Embodiment 3 of the present invention links ETC points and regional money (electronic money) to promote and spread the use of ETC, promote regional industries, contribute to the local community, activate and protect the environment, regenerate the local community, The purpose of collecting and reflecting the opinions of the public is achieved.
[0081]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the invention described in the claims, and these are also included in the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a procedure according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a toll fee settlement / mileage calculation process flowchart according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an overall configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of a point processing server and a settlement server according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a process flowchart of a system / method according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;
FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram of a point processing server and a settlement server according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a process flowchart of a system / method according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of ETC prepaid discount.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 point processing server
2 Payment server
3 Questionnaire Web server
4 Input section
5 road management server
6 ETC gate
7 ETC OBE
8 IC card
9 Computer network
10 Mobile phone
11 Dedicated terminal
12 BS digital tuner
13 PC
21 Questionnaire point processing section
22 Questionnaire point table
23 ETC use amount point conversion processing part
24 ETC point table
25 Road information point conversion processing section
26 volunteer activity point conversion processing department
27 Shopping information point conversion processing department
28. Transfer deposit points processing part
31 points-electronic money converter
32 points-electronic money conversion table
33 Electronic Account by Member-Electronic Money Database
34 Electronic Money Settlement Processing Department
35 Electronic Money / Regional Money Conversion Department
200 Member Registration Database
201 Toll Settlement Department
202 Mileage Management Department
203 Claim Processing Department

Claims (3)

After registering as a member of the procedural agency, install the on-board device of the automatic toll collection system (Electronic Toll Collection System, hereinafter referred to as “ETC”) on the toll road,
The procedural agency will act on behalf of the member for ETC prepayment discount application and pay the prepayment,
Calculate the option for the prepayment payment, calculate the available amount for the total of the prepayment and the option, record it in the member's account,
When the member's vehicle uses a toll road, the usage details of the toll road are received, the toll charge of the toll road of the member is calculated, and the mileage related to the use of the toll road is calculated,
Charge the toll to the member,
Within the scope of the option, the amount charged for the toll is reduced according to the mileage, or a part or all of the newly charged toll is exempted. Mileage discount method. Depending on the membership registration database that records the member's identification information and account information, the toll fee settlement section that settles the tolls of the toll road used by the member, and the route and / or distance of the toll road used by the member A mileage management unit that requests mileage, and a billing processing unit that issues a bill for the toll to the member,
In the member registration database, an available amount relating to the total of the advance payment and the option generated thereby is recorded,
When the member's vehicle uses a toll road, the toll fee settlement section receives a usage statement for the toll road, calculates the toll fee for the member's toll road,
The mileage management unit calculates the mileage related to the use of the toll road based on the usage details,
The bill processing unit performs a billing process for the toll for the member, and reduces the bill for the toll according to the mileage within the range of the option, or a bill for a newly generated toll A mileage discount system for road tolls, characterized in that processing is performed to exempt a part or all of the road toll. Toll payment processing for paying tolls for toll roads used by the members on a computer having a member registration database for recording member identification information and account information, and toll road routes and / or distances used by the members A program for executing a mileage management process for obtaining a mileage according to a billing process and a billing process for issuing a bill for the toll to the member,
In the member registration database, an available amount relating to the total of the advance payment and the option generated thereby is recorded,
When the member's vehicle uses a toll road, the usage details of the toll road are received, and the toll for the toll road of the member is calculated.
Calculate the mileage related to the use of the toll road based on the usage details,
In addition to allowing the member to charge the toll, the amount to be charged for the toll is reduced according to the mileage within the scope of the option, or a part or all of the newly charged toll A program characterized by having a process for exempting a program.

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