JP2005352884A - Information storage medium, station service equipment, station service system, and station service processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information storage medium, station service equipment, a station service system, and a station service processing method which can improve serviceability to a user and also can promote the use of each railroad company. <P>SOLUTION: The station service system is provided with; a station service processing section 13 which performs station service processing based on prescribed information memorized in an information storage medium; a memory section 11 which memorizes charge information corresponding to amount of use required to perform station service processing by the station service processing section 13; a calculation section 14 which calculates the use amount required for the station service processing by the station service processing section 13 based on the charge information memorized by the memory section 11 and also calculates the amount of refund returned according to the calculated use amount; and a writing section 15 to write the information corresponding to the amount of refund calculated by the calculation section 14 in the information storage medium. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an information storage medium, a station service device, a station service system, and a station service processing method, and more particularly to a station service process for improving serviceability for a user.

In recent years, station equipment that performs various types of station service processing has been installed at stations of railway companies. As station service equipment, there are an issuing machine, a ticket gate, a payment machine, and the like (for example, see Patent Document 1). The issuing machine performs an issuing process for issuing an information storage medium such as an admission ticket, commuter pass, boarding ticket, prepaid card, postpay card. The ticket gate performs ticket gate processing based on predetermined information stored in the information storage medium. The checkout machine performs a checkout process for paying over the amount based on predetermined information stored in the information storage medium.
JP 07-334706 A

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to improve serviceability for users and to facilitate use of railway companies, information storage media, station service equipment, station service system, and station service processing method Is to provide.

An information storage medium according to the first aspect of the present invention provides:
An information storage medium storing predetermined information that can be used by station equipment,
According to the first storage area for storing information equivalent to the return amount returned according to the usage amount using the station company equipment of the first company line and the usage amount using the station equipment of the second company line And a second storage area for storing information corresponding to the reduced amount returned.

The station service equipment according to the second aspect of the present invention is:
Station service processing means for performing station service processing based on predetermined information stored in the information storage medium, and storage means for storing fee information corresponding to the usage amount necessary for performing station service processing by the station service processing means And a calculating means for calculating a use amount necessary for the station service processing by the station service processing means based on the charge information stored in the storage means, and calculating a return amount to be returned according to the calculated use amount; And writing means for writing information corresponding to the return amount calculated by the calculating means to the information storage medium.

The station service equipment according to the third aspect of the present invention is:
Reading means for reading predetermined information necessary for station service processing including information equivalent to the return amount returned according to the amount of use using station service equipment from the information storage medium, and the predetermined information read by the reading means Station service processing means for performing station service processing based on the above, storage means for storing charge information corresponding to the amount of use necessary for performing station service processing by the station service processing means, and charges stored in the storage means Calculated by the calculating means, the calculating means for calculating a difference amount after the calculated usage amount is deducted from the reduction amount, and calculating a usage amount necessary for the station service processing by the station service processing means based on the information And writing means for writing information corresponding to the difference to the information storage medium.

The station service system according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is:
Station equipment that performs station service processing based on predetermined information stored in an information storage medium installed on each of the first company line and the second company line, and installed on the first company line and the second company line A station service system with a management server for managing station equipment,
Calculation means for calculating the amount of use necessary for station service processing using both the first company line and the second company line for each company line, and for calculating the return amount to be returned according to each calculated amount of use for each company line And writing means for writing information corresponding to the return amount calculated by the calculating means to the information storage medium, and identification information of the information storage medium written by the writing means, Storage means for storing information corresponding to the return amount calculated by the calculation means for each company line.

The station service system according to the fifth aspect of the present invention provides:
Station equipment that performs station service processing based on predetermined information stored in an information storage medium installed on each of the first company line and the second company line, and installed on the first company line and the second company line A station service system with a management server for managing station equipment,
Information from the information storage medium is returned according to the amount of return using the first company line station equipment and the amount using the second company line station equipment. Reading means for reading predetermined information required for station service processing including information equivalent to the return amount, and calculating a usage amount required for the station service processing, and calculating the calculated usage amount for the first company line return amount, and Calculating means for calculating the difference after deduction from the reduction amount of the second company line for each company line; writing means for writing information corresponding to the difference calculated by the calculating means to the information storage medium; Storage means for storing information corresponding to the withdrawal amount withdrawn from the reduction amount for each company line in association with the identification information of the information storage medium written by the writing means. And

The station service processing method according to the sixth aspect of the present invention provides:
Reduction that reads predetermined information necessary for station service processing from an information storage medium, performs station service processing based on the read predetermined information, calculates a usage amount necessary for station service processing, and returns it according to the calculated usage amount An amount is calculated, and information corresponding to the calculated return amount is written in an information storage medium.

The station service processing method according to the seventh aspect of the present invention is as follows.
Read predetermined information necessary for station service processing including information equivalent to the return amount returned according to the amount used using station service equipment from the information storage medium, perform station service processing based on the read predetermined information, A usage amount necessary for the business process is calculated, a difference after the calculated usage amount is deducted from the reduction amount is calculated, and information corresponding to the calculated difference is written to the information storage medium.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the serviceability for the user and to promote the use of each railway company, the information storage medium, the station service device, the station service system, and the station service processing method Can be provided.

  Hereinafter, an information storage medium, a station service device, a station service system, and a station service processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
Station service equipment such as an issuing machine, a ticket gate, and a checkout machine according to the first embodiment performs station service processing based on predetermined information stored in an information storage medium. For example, the issuing machine performs an issuing process for issuing another information storage medium, that is, an admission ticket, a commuter pass, a boarding ticket, a prepaid card, a postpay card, etc., using an information storage medium possessed by the user. The ticket gate performs a ticket gate process when the user enters or leaves the station based on predetermined information stored in an information storage medium possessed by the user. The settlement machine performs a settlement process to settle the usage amount of the section over which the user got over based on the predetermined information stored in the information storage medium possessed by the user.

  An information storage medium that can be used in station equipment is, for example, a card medium having a function of a prepaid system that stores information equivalent to an accumulated amount stored (or charged) in advance before using the station equipment. A card medium having a post-pay function that stores information equivalent to a post-payment amount to be settled after using a mobile terminal device or a station service device, or a mobile terminal device. Information exchange between the information storage medium and the station service device may be a magnetic method or a wireless communication method.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the station service equipment includes a main control unit 10 that controls the entire apparatus. The main control unit 10 includes a memory unit 11 functioning as a storage unit, a reading unit 12 functioning as a reading unit, a station service processing unit 13 functioning as a station service processing unit, a calculation unit 14 functioning as a calculation unit, and a writing A writing unit 15 or the like that functions as means is connected.

  The memory unit 11 is a control program of the main control unit 10, information read from the information storage medium, fare information corresponding to the usage amount necessary for performing station service processing (for example, fare information from the entrance station to the installed station, Other additional charges and discounted charges, regular charge information for each usage period, etc.) are stored.

  The reading unit 12 reads predetermined information necessary for station service processing from the information storage medium. Further, the reading unit 12 reads information equivalent to the return amount returned according to the usage amount using the station service device. The station service processing unit 13 performs station service processing based on predetermined information read from the information storage medium via the reading unit 12. The station service processing unit 13 includes, for example, an issue processing unit that performs issuance processing as station service processing, a ticket gate processing unit that performs ticket processing as station service processing, a payment processing unit that performs payment processing as station service processing, and the like.

  The calculation unit 14 calculates a usage amount necessary for the station service processing by the station service processing unit 13 based on the fee information stored in the memory unit 11. In addition, the calculation unit 14 calculates a reduction amount to be returned according to the usage amount calculated based on a predetermined reduction rate, a difference amount after the calculated usage amount is deducted from the reduction amount, and the like. The return rate necessary for calculating the return amount may be stored in the memory unit 11 or may be held in the calculation unit 14.

  The writing unit 15 writes the calculation result calculated by the calculating unit 14, for example, information corresponding to the calculated return amount, information corresponding to the calculated difference amount, and the like to the information storage medium. The reading unit 12 and the writing unit 15 may be configured by a magnetic processing apparatus including a magnetic head unit that performs information reading processing and writing processing on a magnetic information storage medium. The information storage medium may include a wireless communication device including an antenna unit that performs information reading processing and writing processing.

  In addition, the station equipment displays, as necessary, an operation unit 16 that accepts an operation by the user, information read from the information storage medium, information written to the information storage medium, and the like in addition to the contents operated by the user. A display unit 17 that performs the station service processing, and an issue unit 18 that issues a statement such as information written in the information storage medium.

  Next, a schematic configuration of an information storage medium that can be used in station equipment will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the information storage medium includes a memory unit M that can store various types of information. The memory unit M stores predetermined information storage area M1 that stores predetermined information that can be used by station service equipment, and information equivalent to the return amount that is returned according to the amount of use using the station service equipment. The return amount storage area (first storage area) M2 is provided.

  The predetermined information stored in the predetermined information storage area M1 includes, for example, identification information unique to the information storage medium, information on issuance (issue date, place of issue, etc.), information on a user to be used (name, age, date of birth) , Address, phone number, etc.), and information on available company lines.

  The reduction amount storage area M2 may be provided for each company line that can use the information storage medium. That is, the return amount storage area M2 is a first return amount storage area M2-1 that stores information equivalent to the return amount that is returned according to the usage amount when using the station service equipment of the first company line. When using the second return amount storage area M2-2 for storing information equivalent to the return amount returned according to the usage amount when using the station service equipment of the company line, when using the station service equipment of the third company line You may comprise by the 3rd return amount memory | storage area M2-3 etc. which memorize | store the information equivalent to the return amount returned according to the usage amount. With such a configuration, it is possible to cope with a case where the return rate is different for each company line, or a case where there are restrictions on available company lines.

  In addition, the memory unit M stores an accumulated amount storage area (third storage area) M3 for storing information corresponding to the accumulated amount that is accumulated in advance before using the station service device, or the station service device, if necessary. There may be provided a post-settlement amount storage area (third storage area) M3 for storing information corresponding to the post-settlement amount to be settled after using.

  Further, when using the station service device, the memory unit M stores the return amount equivalent stored in the return amount storage area M2 in the accumulated amount storage area M3 or the post-payment amount storage area M3 when necessary. Whether to use in preference to the amount corresponding to the amount of money, or to use the amount equivalent to the amount stored in the accumulated amount storage area M3 or the post-payment amount storage area M3 in preference to the amount equivalent to the amount stored in the reduction amount storage area M2. A selection information storage area (fourth storage area) M4 may be provided for storing selection information for selecting.

Next, the first reduction processing method for the return amount will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit 10 of the station service device controls the reading unit 12 to read predetermined information necessary for performing station service processing from the information storage medium (ST11). Then, the main control unit 10 controls the station service processing unit 13 to perform station service processing based on the predetermined information read via the reading unit 12 (ST12).

  Then, the main control unit 10 controls the calculation unit 14 to calculate a usage amount necessary for the station service processing by the station service processing unit 13 based on the charge information stored in the memory unit 11 (ST13). Then, the main control unit 10 controls the calculation unit 14 to calculate a return amount to be returned according to the calculated usage amount (ST14). Then, the main control unit 10 controls the writing unit 15 to write information corresponding to the return amount calculated by the calculating unit 14 to the information storage medium (ST15).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, in the memory unit M of the information storage medium, a usage amount of 500 yen using an information storage medium in which information indicating that the return amount is “zero” is stored in the return amount storage area M2. When the station service processing (return rate 1%) is performed, the writing unit 15 writes information indicating that the return amount equivalent is “5” in the return amount storage area M2.

Next, the second reduction processing method for the return amount will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control unit 10 of the station service device controls the reading unit 12 to read predetermined information necessary for performing station service processing from the information storage medium (ST21). At this time, the reading unit 12 also reads information corresponding to the return amount from the return amount storage area M2 of the memory unit M provided in the information storage medium. Then, the main control unit 10 controls the station service processing unit 13 to perform station service processing based on the predetermined information read via the reading unit 12 (ST22).

  Then, the main control unit 10 controls the calculation unit 14 to calculate a usage amount necessary for the station service processing by the station service processing unit 13 based on the charge information stored in the memory unit 11 (ST23). Then, the main control unit 10 compares the usage amount calculated by the calculation unit with the return amount equivalent read from the information storage medium (ST24).

  Based on the determination that the return amount is equal to or greater than the usage amount (ST24, Y), the main control unit 10 controls the calculation unit 14 to calculate the difference after the calculated usage amount is deducted from the return amount. (ST25). Then, the main control unit 10 controls the writing unit 15 to write information corresponding to the difference calculated by the calculating unit 14 to the information storage medium (ST26).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, in the memory unit M of the information storage medium, a usage amount of 300 yen using an information storage medium in which information indicating that the return amount is “500” is stored in the return amount storage area M2. When the station service process is performed, the writing unit 15 writes information indicating that the difference equivalent is “200” in the return amount storage area M2.

  Further, based on the determination that the return amount is less than the usage amount (ST24, N), the main control unit 10 performs the amount shortage process (ST27). For example, as shown in FIG. 7, in the memory unit M of the information storage medium, a usage amount of 700 yen is used using an information storage medium in which information indicating that the return amount is “500” is stored in the return amount storage area M2. When the station service process is performed, the station service process performed in step ST22 is stopped, and the calculation of the difference by the calculation unit 14 and the writing of the information corresponding to the difference by the writing unit 15 are not performed.

The main control unit 10 performs other amount shortage processing based on the determination that the return amount is less than the usage amount (ST24, N), and the amount of money received from the user and the amount stored in the memory unit M The station service processing may be continued using information corresponding to the accumulated amount stored in the storage area M3 or the information corresponding to the post-settlement amount stored in the post-settlement amount storage area M3.

  That is, the main control unit 10 determines that the sum of the return amount and the received cash, accumulated amount or post-payment amount is equal to or greater than the use amount, and pays the use amount with priority over the return amount. The remaining amount that cannot be settled is settled by cash, accumulated amount, and post-settlement amount. In addition, the main control unit 10 controls the calculation unit 14 to calculate a return amount to be returned in accordance with the amount settled using other than the return amount. Then, the main control unit 10 controls the writing unit 15 to write information corresponding to the return amount calculated by the calculating unit 14 in the information storage medium.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, in the memory unit M of the information storage medium, a usage amount of 700 yen using an information storage medium in which information indicating that the return amount is “500” is stored in the return amount storage area M2. When the station service processing is performed, first, the usage amount is settled using the equivalent of the reduction amount. The writing unit 15 writes information indicating that the return amount equivalent is “zero” in the return amount storage area M2. Subsequently, the remaining amount that cannot be settled using the reduction amount is settled by using other than the reduction amount such as cash, accumulated amount, and post-settlement amount. The writing unit 15 writes in the information WP return amount storage area M2 that the return amount corresponding to the return rate of 1% with respect to the usage amount 200 yen other than the return amount is “2”.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to provide a service that returns the amount equivalent to the amount of money that can be used for station service processing according to the amount of use, and improve serviceability for the user. Can do.

(Second Embodiment)
As shown in FIG. 9, various station service devices such as an issuing machine, a ticket gate, and a payment machine are installed at the stations of Company A, Company B, and Company C as railway companies. Each station is provided with a station management server that manages various station service devices and totals data from various station service devices. Each railway company company has a company management server that manages a station management server installed at each station and totals data from these station management servers. Each company management server of each railway company is centrally managed by a central management server. Each of these devices is connected using a communication line such as a dedicated line or a public line to construct a network.

  Station service equipment installed at each station is configured substantially in the same manner as the example shown in FIG. The memory unit 11 stores the charge information of each of the first company line A, the second company line B, and the third company line C corresponding to the usage amount necessary for performing station service processing. Yes. In addition, the memory unit 11 uses the first return rate necessary for calculating the return amount according to the usage amount using the station service equipment of the first company line A, and the station service equipment of the second company line B. The second return rate required to calculate the return amount according to the usage amount and the third return required to calculate the return amount according to the usage amount using the station service equipment of the third company line C I remember the rate.

  Moreover, the information storage medium that can be used by each railway company is substantially configured in the same manner as the example shown in FIG. 2, and can be used in common by each railway company. It is assumed that the information storage medium described in the following example is a prepaid method.

  That is, the memory unit M is returned in accordance with the usage amount when using the station information device of the first company line A, the predetermined information storage area M1 that stores the predetermined information that can be used in the station service device. The first return amount storage area M2-1 that stores information equivalent to the return amount, the second that stores information equivalent to the return amount that is returned according to the use amount when the station service equipment of the second company line B is used. Return amount storage area M2-2, third return amount storage area M2-3 for storing information equivalent to the return amount returned according to the amount used when using the station service equipment of the third company line C, station service Accumulated amount storage area M3 for storing information corresponding to the accumulated amount accumulated in advance before use of the device, and when the station service device is used, the equivalent amount stored in the returned amount storage area M2 is stored. Use or give priority over the amount of money stored in area M3 Is a selection information storage area M4 for storing selection information for selecting whether to use the accumulation amount equivalent stored in the accumulation amount storage area M3 in preference to the equivalent of the reduction amount stored in the reduction amount storage area M2. It has.

  The selection information can be stored in the selection information storage area M4 of the memory unit M using a station service device. That is, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control unit 10 controls the reading unit 12 to read predetermined information from the information storage medium (ST31). Then, the main control unit 10 determines whether a selection request for selecting which of the return amount and the accumulated amount is to be used preferentially is received via the operation unit 16 (ST32).

  Then, based on the determination that the selection request via the operation unit 16 has been received (ST32, Y), the main control unit 10 controls the display unit 17 to display a selection screen necessary for the selection process (ST33). ). Then, the main control unit 10 determines whether a selection input via the operation unit 16 has been received (ST34).

  The main control unit 10 controls the writing unit 15 based on the determination that the selection input via the operation unit 16 has been received (ST34, Y), and stores the selection information in the memory unit M of the information storage medium. Selection information selected and input in the area M4, for example, information indicating that the return amount is used preferentially or information indicating that the accumulated amount is used preferentially is written (ST35).

Next, a third reduction processing method for the return amount will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, the main control unit 10 of the station service device controls the reading unit 12 to read predetermined information necessary for performing station service processing from the information storage medium (ST41). That is, the reading unit 12 reads predetermined information from the predetermined information storage area M1 of the memory unit M provided in the information storage medium, and also includes a first return amount storage area M2-1, a second return amount storage area M2-2, And the information equivalent to the return amount for each company line is also read from the third return amount storage area M2-3. Further, the reading unit 12 reads information corresponding to the accumulated amount from the accumulated amount storage area M3 and also reads selection information from the selection information storage area M4. Here, it is assumed that information indicating that the accumulated amount is used preferentially is read as selection information.

  The main control unit 10 controls the station service processing unit 13 to perform station service processing based on the predetermined information read via the reading unit 12 (ST42). Then, the main control unit 10 controls the calculation unit 14 to calculate a usage amount necessary for the station service processing by the station service processing unit 13 based on the charge information stored in the memory unit 11 (ST43).

  Then, the main control unit 10 compares the usage amount calculated by the calculation unit 14 with the equivalent of the accumulated amount read from the information storage medium (ST44). Based on the determination that the accumulated amount is equal to or greater than the usage amount (ST44, Y), the main control unit 10 controls the calculation unit 14 to calculate the difference after the calculated usage amount is deducted from the accumulated amount. (ST45).

  Then, the main control unit 10 controls the calculation unit 14 to calculate the return amount to be returned according to the calculated usage amount based on the return rate for each company line stored in the memory unit 11 (ST46). . Then, the main control unit 10 controls the writing unit 15 to write information corresponding to the accumulated amount difference (remaining amount after use) calculated by the calculating unit 14 in the accumulated amount storage area M3 of the information storage medium. At the same time, information corresponding to the return amount calculated by the calculation unit 14 is written for each company line in the return amount storage area M2 of the information storage medium. (ST47).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12, in the memory unit M of the information storage medium, information indicating that the accumulated amount is “1000” is stored in the accumulated amount storage area M3. When the station service processing of 500 yen is performed from the a1 station to the a2 station in the first company line A using the information storage medium storing the information that the equivalent is “zero” (first company The return rate of line A is 1%), and the writing unit 15 writes information indicating that the difference between the accumulated amounts (remaining amount after use) is “500” in the accumulated amount storage area M3, and stores the first reduced amount Information indicating that the return amount equivalent to the return rate of 1% with respect to the usage amount of 500 yen is “5” in the area M2-1.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, in the memory unit M of the information storage medium, information indicating that the accumulated amount is “1000” is stored in the accumulated amount storage area M3, and all of the returned amount storage areas M2 have the returned amount. Using the information storage medium in which information indicating that the equivalent is “zero” is stored, the usage amount 100 in the first company line A from the a1 station in the first company line A to the b1 station in the second company line B is 100. When stationery processing is performed for the yen and the second company line B for 100 yen (the first company line A has a 1% return rate and the second company line B has a 2% return rate) 15 writes information that the difference between the accumulated amounts (remaining amount after use) is “800” in the accumulated amount storage area M3, and the return rate 1 for the used amount 100 yen is written in the first returned amount storage area M2-1. The information indicating that the equivalent of the% reduction amount is “1” is written, and the second reduction amount is stored. Reducing the amount equivalent to the reduction rate of 2% for the use amount of 100 yen to the rear M2-2 writes information to the effect that "2".

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, in the memory unit M of the information storage medium, information indicating that the accumulated amount is “1000” is stored in the accumulated amount storage area M3, and all of the returned amount storage areas M2 have the amount of returned amount. Using the information storage medium in which information indicating that the equivalent is “zero” is stored, the usage amount 100 on the first company line A from the a1 station in the first company line A to the c1 station on the third company line C is 100. When the station service processing of 100 yen is used for the yen and the third company line C (the return rate of the first company line A is 1%, the return rate of the third company line C is 0%), the writing section 15 writes information that the difference between the accumulated amounts (remaining amount after use) is “800” in the accumulated amount storage area M3, and the return rate 1 for the used amount 100 yen is written in the first returned amount storage area M2-1. Information indicating that the equivalent of the reduction amount of% is “1” is written. In the third company line C, since the return rate is 0%, the return amount equivalent to the return rate of 0% with respect to the usage amount of 100 yen is “0”, and the information in the third return amount storage area M2-3 No writing is done.

  On the other hand, based on the determination that the accumulated amount is less than the usage amount in step ST44 (ST44, N), the main control unit 10 stores information corresponding to the return amount stored in the return amount storage area M2 of the memory unit M. The amount shortage process for continuing the station service process is performed using (ST48). That is, the main control unit 10 uses the information corresponding to the accumulated amount stored in the accumulated amount storage area M3 to settle the usage amount. Then, the main control unit 10 settles the remaining amount that cannot be settled, that is, the difference between the used amount and the accumulated amount, using information corresponding to the returned amount stored in the returned amount storage area M2. Then, the main control unit 10 controls the calculation unit 14 to calculate the return amount to be returned according to the usage amount using the accumulated amount. Further, the main control unit 10 calculates the difference between the usage amount and the return amount. Then, the main control unit 10 controls the writing unit 15 to write information corresponding to the return amount calculated by the calculation unit 14 in the return amount storage area M2 of the information storage medium.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15, in the memory unit M of the information storage medium, information indicating that the accumulated amount is “300” is stored in the accumulated amount storage area M3, and the first reduced amount storage area M2-1 is stored. An information storage medium in which information indicating that the first return amount is “300” is stored, and information indicating that the second return amount is “200” is stored in the second return amount storage area M2-2. The station service processing of the usage amount of 500 yen on the first company line A is performed from the a1 station to the a2 station in the first company line A (the reduction rate of the first company line A is 1%). Here, when the return amount is used when the first company line A is used, the first return amount returned by the company, that is, the use of the first company line A is preferentially used.

  First, the usage amount is settled using the accumulated amount. The writing unit 15 writes information indicating that the accumulated amount equivalent is “zero” in the accumulated amount storage area M3. Subsequently, the remaining amount that could not be settled using the accumulated amount is settled using the first return amount equivalent to the return amount on the first company line A. The writing unit 15 is “103” corresponding to the sum of “100” which is the difference of the first reduction amount and “3” which is the reduction amount corresponding to the return rate of 1% with respect to the accumulated usage amount of 300 yen. Information indicating that this is present is written in the first return amount storage area M2-1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, in the memory unit M of the information storage medium, information indicating that the accumulated amount is “300” is stored in the accumulated amount storage area M3, and the first reduced amount storage area M2-1 is stored. An information storage medium in which information indicating that the first return amount is “300” is stored, and information indicating that the second return amount is “200” is stored in the second return amount storage area M2-2. The station service processing of 700 yen usage amount on the first company line A is performed from the a1 station to the a2 station in the first company line A (the return rate of the first company line A is 1%). Here, when the return amount is used when the first company line A is used, the first return amount returned by the company, that is, the use of the first company line A is preferentially used.

  First, the usage amount is settled using the accumulated amount. The writing unit 15 writes information indicating that the accumulated amount equivalent is “zero” in the accumulated amount storage area M3. Subsequently, the remaining amount that could not be settled using the accumulated amount is settled using the first return amount equivalent to the return amount on the first company line A. The writing unit 15 is “3” corresponding to the sum of “0” which is the difference of the first reduction amount and “3” which is the reduction amount corresponding to the return rate of 1% with respect to the accumulated usage amount of 300 yen. Information indicating that this is present is written in the first return amount storage area M2-1. Subsequently, the remaining amount that cannot be settled using the first reduction amount is settled using a second reduction amount equivalent to the reduction amount on the second company line B. The writing unit 15 writes information indicating that the difference of the second return amount is “100” in the second return amount storage area M2-2.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 17, in the memory unit M of the information storage medium, information indicating that the accumulated amount is “200” is stored in the accumulated amount storage area M3, and the first reduced amount storage area M2-1 is stored. An information storage medium storing information indicating that the first return amount is “100” and storing information indicating that the second return amount is “300” in the second return amount storage area M2-2. The station service processing of the usage amount of 500 yen on the first company line A is performed from the a1 station to the a2 station in the first company line A (the reduction rate of the first company line A is 1%). Here, when the return amount is used when using the first company line A, only the first return amount returned by using the company, that is, the first company line A is used.

  In such a case, if the usage amount (500 yen) exceeds the sum (300 yen) of the accumulated amount (200 yen) and the first reduction amount (100 yen), the station service processing performed in step ST42 is canceled. The calculation process by the calculation unit 14 and the information writing process by the writing unit 15 are not performed.

  In the third reduction process method described above, after the writing process in step ST47 and the money shortage process in step ST48, the main control unit 10 notifies the user of the reduction process result (ST49). For example, the main control unit 10 may control the display unit 17 to display a guidance screen for guiding the accumulated amount and the return amount for each company line as shown in FIG. Further, the main control unit 10 may control the issuing unit 18 to issue a statement describing the accumulated amount and the return amount for each company line as shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 10 transmits the sales information to the upper server in association with the identification information of the information storage medium on which the writing process has been performed by the writing unit 15 (ST50). The sales information is, for example, the identification information of the information storage medium used, the identification information of the station service equipment used, the date and time of use of the station service equipment, the use amount, the return amount returned with the use amount, the return amount It consists of information equivalent to the amount of withdrawal that has been withdrawn.

  For example, the main control unit 10 of the station service device transmits sales information to the station management server. The station management server stores the sales information transmitted from the station service device and transmits the sales information to each company management server. Each company management server stores the sales information transmitted from the station management server and transmits the sales information to the central management server. The central management server stores the sales information transmitted from each company management server for each company line. The central management server calculates the amount charged to each company line based on the usage amount, return amount, withdrawal amount, etc. for each company line.

  Next, a fourth reduction processing method for the return amount will be described. In the third reduction processing method described above, the case where the information storage medium storing the information indicating that the accumulated amount is used preferentially as the selection information has been described. However, in the fourth reduction processing method, the reduction information is used as the selection information. A case where an information storage medium storing information indicating that the amount is used with priority will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the main control unit 10 of the station service device reads predetermined information necessary for performing station service processing from the information storage medium, performs station service processing based on the read predetermined information, Calculate the amount of usage required for business processing. In step ST44, the main control unit 10 compares the calculated usage amount with the equivalent of the first reduction amount read from the information storage medium. Based on the determination that the first reduction amount is equal to or greater than the usage amount, the main control unit 10 calculates the difference after the calculated usage amount is deducted from the first reduction amount, and the difference between the first reduction amount ( The information corresponding to the remaining amount after use is written into the first return amount storage area M2-1 of the information storage medium.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20, in the memory unit M of the information storage medium, information indicating that the accumulated amount is “200” is stored in the accumulated amount storage area M3, and the first reduced amount storage area M2-1 is stored. An information storage medium storing information indicating that the first return amount is “600” and storing information indicating that the second return amount is “300” in the second return amount storage area M2-2. The station service processing of the usage amount of 500 yen on the first company line A is performed from the a1 station to the a2 station in the first company line A (the reduction rate of the first company line A is 1%). At this time, the writing unit 15 writes information indicating that the difference (remaining amount after use) of the return amount is “100” in the first return amount storage area M2-1.

  Moreover, when the main control unit 10 compares the calculated usage amount with the first return amount read from the information storage medium in step ST44, the main control unit 10 determines that the first return amount is less than the usage amount. Based on this, the calculated usage amount is compared with the sum corresponding to the first reduction amount and the second reduction amount. Then, the main control unit 10 corresponds to the first return amount stored in the first return amount storage area M2-1 based on the determination that the sum of the first return amount and the second return amount is equal to or greater than the usage amount. Use the information to settle the usage amount. And the main control part 10 uses the information equivalent to the 2nd reduction amount memorize | stored in the 2nd reduction amount memory | storage area M2-2 about the difference between the remaining amount which cannot be settled, ie, the usage amount, and the 1st reduction amount. To settle.

  Then, the main control unit 10 controls the calculation unit 14 to calculate the difference between the usage amount and the second reduction amount. Then, the main control unit 10 controls the writing unit 15 to write information corresponding to the remaining amount of the second return amount calculated by the calculation unit 14 in the second return amount storage area M2-2 of the information storage medium. .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 21, in the memory unit M of the information storage medium, information indicating that the accumulated amount is “200” is stored in the accumulated amount storage area M3, and the first reduced amount storage area M2-1 is stored. An information storage medium storing information indicating that the first return amount is “600” and storing information indicating that the second return amount is “300” in the second return amount storage area M2-2. The station service processing of 700 yen usage amount on the first company line A is performed from the a1 station to the a2 station in the first company line A (the return rate of the first company line A is 1%). Here, in the case of using the return amount when using the first company line A, the first return amount returned by the company, that is, the use of the first company line A is preferentially used. The second reduction amount returned by using another company line such as the second company line B can also be used.

  First, the usage amount is settled using the first reduction amount. The writing unit 15 writes information indicating that the first return amount equivalent is “zero” in the first return amount storage area M2-1. Subsequently, the remaining amount that cannot be settled using the first reduction amount is settled using the second reduction amount. The writing unit 15 writes information indicating that the remaining amount of the second return amount is “200” in the second return amount storage area M2-2.

  Further, when the main control unit 10 compares the calculated usage amount with the sum corresponding to the first return amount and the second return amount read from the information storage medium in step ST44, the sum of the return amounts is used. The calculated usage amount is compared with the sum corresponding to the first reduction amount, the second reduction amount, and the accumulated amount based on the determination that the amount is less than the value. The main control unit 10 uses information corresponding to the first return amount stored in the first return amount storage area M2-1 based on the determination that the sum of the return amount and the accumulated amount is equal to or greater than the use amount. Then settle the usage amount. And the main control part 10 uses the information equivalent to the 2nd reduction amount memorize | stored in the 2nd reduction amount memory | storage area M2-2 about the difference between the remaining amount which cannot be settled, ie, the usage amount, and the 1st reduction amount. To settle. Then, the main control unit 10 uses the information equivalent to the accumulated amount stored in the accumulated amount storage area M3 for the difference between the remaining amount that has not been settled, that is, the used amount and the sum of the first reduced amount and the second reduced amount. And settle.

  Then, the main control unit 10 controls the calculation unit 14 to calculate the difference between the usage amount and the accumulated amount. Then, the main control unit 10 controls the writing unit 15 to write information corresponding to the remaining amount calculated by the calculation unit 14 in the stored amount storage area M3 of the information storage medium.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22, in the memory unit M of the information storage medium, information indicating that the accumulated amount is “200” is stored in the accumulated amount storage area M3, and the first reduced amount storage area M2-1 is stored. An information storage medium storing information indicating that the first return amount is “600” and storing information indicating that the second return amount is “300” in the second return amount storage area M2-2. The station service processing of the usage amount of 1000 yen on the first company line A is performed from the a1 station to the a2 station in the first company line A (the reduction rate of the first company line A is 1%). Here, in the case of using the return amount when using the first company line A, the first return amount returned by using the company, that is, the use of the first company line A is preferentially used. The second return amount returned by using another company line, for example, the second company line B can also be used, and the accumulated amount can also be used as a priority order subsequent thereto.

  First, the usage amount is settled using the first reduction amount. The writing unit 15 writes information indicating that the first return amount equivalent is “zero” in the first return amount storage area M2-1. Subsequently, the remaining amount that cannot be settled using the first reduction amount is settled using the second reduction amount. The writing unit 15 writes information indicating that the second return amount is “zero” in the second return amount storage area M2-2. Subsequently, the remaining amount that cannot be settled using the first reduction amount and the second reduction amount is settled using the accumulated amount. The writing unit 15 writes information indicating that the remaining amount of the accumulated amount is “100” in the accumulated amount storage area M3. In addition, the writing unit 15 writes information indicating that the return amount corresponding to the return rate of 1% with respect to the used amount of 100 yen is “1” in the first return amount storage area M2-1.

  Also in the fourth reduction processing method described above, after the writing process in step ST47 and the amount shortage process in step ST48, the main control unit 10 notifies the user of the reduction process result. Subsequently, the main control unit 10 transmits the sales information to the upper server in association with the identification information of the information storage medium on which the writing process by the writing unit 15 has been performed.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to provide a service that returns the amount equivalent to the amount of money that can be used for station service processing according to the amount of use, and improve serviceability for the user. Can do.

  In addition, because the amount of return is managed for each company line on information storage media that can be used in common by station equipment at multiple railway companies, the presence or absence of a return service at each railway company and the own return rate at each railway company Can be set and operated. Furthermore, the use of railway companies can be promoted.

  In addition, since the amount of reduction and the amount of withdrawal withdrawn from the reduction amount due to the difference using the reduction amount are managed for each company line, it is possible to accurately calculate the amount charged for each railway company. It becomes possible.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment as it is, and can be embodied by modifying the components without departing from the gist of the invention in the stage of implementation. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, you may combine suitably the component covering different embodiment.

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of a station service device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of a memory unit provided in the information storage medium according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the first reduction processing method in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of reduction of the return amount in the first reduction processing method. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the second reduction processing method in the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of reduction of the return amount in the second reduction processing method. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of reduction of the return amount in the second reduction processing method. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an example of reduction of the return amount in the second reduction processing method. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of the station service system in the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a selection information setting method for selecting whether to use the return amount preferentially or the accumulated amount preferentially by the information storage medium. FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a third reduction processing method according to the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of reduction of the return amount in the third reduction processing method. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of reduction of the return amount in the third reduction processing method. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of reduction of the return amount in the third reduction processing method. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of reduction of the return amount in the third reduction processing method. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of reduction of the return amount in the third reduction processing method. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining an example of reduction of the return amount in the third reduction processing method. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen displaying a reduction process result in the second embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a specification describing a reduction process result in the second embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining an example of reduction of the return amount in the fourth reduction processing method. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining an example of reduction of the return amount in the fourth reduction processing method. FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining an example of reduction of the return amount in the fourth reduction processing method.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Main control part, 11 ... Memory part (memory | storage means), 12 ... Reading part (reading means), 13 ... Station duty processing part (station duty processing means), 14 ... Calculation part (calculation means), 15 ... Writing Part (writing means), 16 ... operation part, 17 ... display part, 18 ... issuing part, M ... memory part, M1 ... predetermined information storage area, M2 ... return amount storage area (first storage area, second storage area) ), M3 ... Accumulated amount storage area (third storage area), M3 ... Post settlement amount storage area (third storage area), M4 ... Selection information storage area (fourth storage area)

Claims (12)

An information storage medium storing predetermined information that can be used by station equipment,
A first storage area for storing information equivalent to the return amount returned according to the usage amount using the station service equipment of the first company line;
A second storage area for storing information equivalent to the return amount returned according to the usage amount using the station service equipment of the second company line;
An information storage medium comprising:   The information storage medium according to claim 1, further comprising a third storage area for storing information corresponding to an accumulated amount accumulated in advance before use of the station service device.   The information storage medium according to claim 1, further comprising a third storage area for storing information equivalent to a post-payment amount to be settled after using the station service device.   When using station equipment, the return amount equivalent stored in the first storage area and the second storage area is used in preference to the equivalent amount stored in the third storage area, or the third A fourth storage area for storing selection information for selecting whether to use the amount corresponding to the amount stored in the storage area in preference to the amount equivalent to the reduction amount stored in the first storage area and the second storage area The information storage medium according to claim 2, wherein the information storage medium is provided. Station service processing means for performing station service processing based on predetermined information stored in the information storage medium;
Storage means for storing charge information corresponding to the amount of use necessary to perform station service processing by the station service processing means;
A calculation unit that calculates a use amount necessary for station service processing by the station service processing unit based on fee information stored in the storage unit, and calculates a return amount to be returned according to the calculated use amount;
Writing means for writing information corresponding to the return amount calculated by the calculating means to the information storage medium;
Station service equipment characterized by comprising. Station service processing means for performing station service processing based on predetermined information stored in the information storage medium;
First storage means for storing charge information of the first company line and the second company line corresponding to the usage amount necessary for performing station service processing by the station service processing means;
Calculate the return amount according to the first return rate necessary to calculate the return amount according to the usage amount using the first company line station equipment and the use amount using the second company line station equipment. Second storage means for storing a second reduction rate necessary for performing,
Based on the charge information stored in the first storage means, the usage amount required for the station service processing by the station service processing means is calculated, and the first return rate and the second return stored in the second storage means A calculation means for calculating a return amount to be returned according to the calculated usage amount based on the rate;
Writing means for writing information corresponding to the return amount for each company line calculated by the calculating means to the information storage medium;
Station service equipment characterized by comprising. Reading means for reading predetermined information necessary for station service processing including information equivalent to the return amount returned according to the usage amount using the station service device from the information storage medium;
Station service processing means for performing station service processing based on the predetermined information read by the reading means;
Storage means for storing charge information corresponding to the amount of use necessary to perform station service processing by the station service processing means;
Calculation means for calculating a usage amount necessary for the station service processing by the station service processing means based on the charge information stored in the storage means, and calculating a difference after the calculated usage amount is deducted from the reduction amount When,
Writing means for writing information corresponding to the difference calculated by the calculating means to the information storage medium;
Station service equipment characterized by comprising. Information corresponding to the accumulated amount stored in advance from the information storage medium before use of the station service device, information equivalent to the return amount returned according to the use amount using the station service device of the first company line, and Reading means for reading predetermined information required for station service processing including information equivalent to the return amount returned according to the amount of use using the station service equipment of two company lines;
Station service processing means for performing station service processing based on the predetermined information read by the reading means;
Storage means for storing charge information corresponding to the amount of use necessary to perform station service processing by the station service processing means;
Based on the charge information stored in the storage means, the usage amount necessary for the station service processing by the station service processing means is calculated, and the calculated usage amount is calculated as the accumulated amount, the first company line return amount, and Calculating means for calculating a difference after deducting from at least one of the reduction amounts of the second company line;
Writing means for writing information corresponding to the difference calculated by the calculating means to the information storage medium;
Station service equipment characterized by comprising. Station equipment that performs station service processing based on predetermined information stored in an information storage medium installed on each of the first company line and the second company line, and installed on the first company line and the second company line A station service system with a management server for managing station equipment,
Calculation means for calculating the amount of use necessary for station service processing using both the first company line and the second company line for each company line, and for calculating the return amount to be returned according to each calculated amount of use for each company line When,
Writing means for writing information corresponding to the return amount calculated by the calculating means to the information storage medium;
Storage means for storing information corresponding to the return amount calculated by the calculation means for each company line in association with identification information of the information storage medium written by the writing means;
A station service system characterized by comprising Station equipment that performs station service processing based on predetermined information stored in an information storage medium installed on each of the first company line and the second company line, and installed on the first company line and the second company line A station service system with a management server for managing station equipment,
Information from the information storage medium is returned according to the amount of return using the first company line station equipment and the amount using the second company line station equipment. Reading means for reading predetermined information necessary for station service processing including information equivalent to the return amount;
Calculate the usage amount necessary for station service processing and calculate the difference after the calculated usage amount is deducted from the return amount of the first company line and the return amount of the second company line for each company line Means,
Writing means for writing information corresponding to the difference calculated by the calculating means to the information storage medium;
Storage means for storing information corresponding to the withdrawal amount withdrawn from the reduction amount for each company line in association with the identification information of the information storage medium written by the writing means;
A station service system characterized by Read predetermined information necessary for station service processing from information storage media,
Perform station service processing based on the read information,
Calculate the usage amount necessary for station service processing,
Calculate the return amount to be returned according to the calculated usage amount,
Write information corresponding to the calculated return amount to the information storage medium,
A station service processing method characterized by that. Read predetermined information necessary for station service processing including information equivalent to the return amount returned according to the usage amount using station service equipment from the information storage medium,
Perform station service processing based on the read information,
Calculate the amount of usage necessary for station service processing,
Calculate the difference after deducting the calculated usage amount from the refund amount,
Write information corresponding to the calculated difference to the information storage medium,
A station service processing method characterized by that.

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