JP2006171873A - Cashless system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cashless system that allows a user to easily self-manage charges and the like, while providing convenience and security. <P>SOLUTION: The cashless system includes a pass 10 worn to be used by a user and retaining pass identification information and available balance information in a noncontact IC 11; an indoor terminal 40 disposed in indoor pay facilities and having a pass read/write part 41 for reading and writing predetermined information from and to the noncontact IC 11 of the pass 10; and a host server 50 having a storage part 52 for storing user-related personal information, user identification information, available balance, pass identification information, a card number for a financial institution, and spending, while associating these pieces of information with one another, and a control part 53 for performing the process of sending the pass identification information to the indoor terminal 40 upon entrance and the process of sending to the indoor terminal 40 use end information indicating that the user related to the pass identification information ends use upon exit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a cashless system that allows a user to use paid facilities in a facility without cash, and more particularly, to a cashless system that facilitates self-money management of charges and the like by a user.

  When a user uses a facility such as a hot spring or a pool, there has been an anxiety about the storage of valuables, and the valuables have been stored in lockers and receptions. In this case, when a user uses pay equipment such as a vending machine while using the facility, he / she has to return to the locker or reception desk to take out valuables. In addition, when using a credit card to use a pay facility, the above problem does not occur, but it is difficult to use in a facility such as a swimming pool or a bathing area that is uneasy about carrying a card.

  In order to eliminate these inconveniences, a cashless system (price management system) has been proposed in which a user can use paid facilities of a facility without cash.

  For example, in a price management system in which a person using a facility provided with a paid facility manages a price generated by using the paid facility, barcodes representing different information are used to identify the facility user. A bar code member attached to the facility user and a facility user management device provided at the reception of the given facility, wherein the pay facility reads a bar code of the bar code member Code reading means, means for causing the facility user to use the paid equipment in response to the read barcode information, and usage including the amount generated by the facility user using the paid equipment Usage information transmission means for associating usage information related to the read barcode information to the facility user management apparatus, The apparatus includes a usage information storage means for receiving and storing the information sent by the usage information transmission means, a second barcode reading means for reading the barcode on the barcode member, and a facility user using the second barcode reading means. The usage information corresponding to the barcode information read at the time of leaving is read out from the usage information storage means in response to the barcode information of the barcode member read at the time of leaving the facility, and the facility user's payment is settled There is disclosed a price management system characterized by having means for performing (see Patent Document 1).

  Also, a check-in device that is a cashless system in a certain area, and that gives a barcode representing the identification code of the person to the medium that the individual has in the area at the time of check-in into the area, and the check A computer for validly registering the identification code assigned by the in-device, and a facility or facility in the area that provides a predetermined service or article, and when the barcode attached to the medium is read, the barcode The terminal device that inquires the computer for the validity of the identification code represented by and generates sales information for transmission to the computer if it is valid, and the computer based on the identification code at the time of check-out from the area. A cashless system comprising a checkout device for accessing and performing a checkout process Temu is disclosed (see Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-190495 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-232966

  However, in these systems, as the user uses a plurality of pay facilities, the more money is used, the more the fee is charged at the time of payment. On the other hand, in order to solve such problems, it is possible to purchase a coupon ticket or prepaid card in advance and use paid facilities, but in such a method the cash is replaced by a coupon ticket or a prepaid card. Nonetheless, it is essentially the same as carrying a cash in the facility, and there is a risk that convenience and safety may be impaired as compared with a conventional cashless system.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a cashless system that is easy and self-managing such as a charge by a user while having convenience and safety.

  In the present invention, in a cashless system, it is used while being worn by a user, and is provided with a non-contact IC in which predetermined information can be written in a non-contact manner. A pass that holds the amount of money, an on-site arrangement terminal that is arranged at a pay facility in the hall and has a path reading / writing unit that reads and writes predetermined information to and from the non-contact IC of the path; Connected to the placement terminal via the first network and connected to the authentication server of the financial institution via the second network, and at least personal information, user identification information, available amount, and path identification related to the user A storage unit that links and stores information, a card number of a financial institution, and a usage amount, and a process of transmitting the path identification information to the on-site placement terminal at the time of entrance A host server having a control unit that performs a process of transmitting use termination information notifying that the user according to the path identification information terminates use to the terminal arranged in the hall at the time of participation, The on-site arrangement terminal is a path identification information read from the path based on the storage unit storing the path identification information from the host server and the path identification information stored in the storage unit of the on-site arrangement terminal. Confirmation of whether or not the use of the paid facility can be performed, and confirmation processing of whether or not the use of the paid facility can be performed with the available amount read from the pass. The calculation process of subtracting the usage amount of the facility is performed, and the use end information is received from the host server, whereby the storage unit of the on-site terminal is stored. A control unit that performs a process of erasing the service identification information, and the control unit of the host server performs a process of transmitting a usage amount relating to the user to the authentication server when participating, Processing for receiving a processing result from the authentication server for the usage amount is performed.

  In the cashless system according to the present invention, the host server is connected to the host server via the first network, and is installed at a facility entrance reception desk to read and write predetermined information to the contactless IC of the path. And a process for transmitting at least personal information, user identification information, available amount, pass identification information, and card number of a financial institution to the host server. And an admission receiving terminal having the admission receiving terminal, wherein the control unit of the host server includes personal information, user identification information, available amount, pass identification information, and card number of a financial institution from the admission receiving terminal. Is used to link and register, and after the path identification information is transmitted to the on-site placement terminal, usable information that enables the use of the path is provided. It is preferable to perform the process of transmitting the entry field reception terminal.

  In the cashless system according to the present invention, the host server is connected to the host server via the first network, and is installed at a participation reception desk of a facility, and reads and writes predetermined information to the non-contact IC in the path. A path read / write unit that performs a process of reading, and a control unit that performs a process of transmitting the read path identification information, the input user identification information, and the use completion information related to the path to the host server. A process comprising a participation reception terminal, wherein the control unit of the host server receives the path identification information and the use completion information from the participation reception terminal, thereby transmitting the usage amount related to the path identification number to the participation reception terminal It is preferable to carry out.

  In the cashless system of the present invention, the non-contact IC of the path holds a usage time, and the control unit of the on-site terminal determines whether the current time is within the usage time read from the path. It is preferable to perform the confirmation process.

  In the cashless system of the present invention, the non-contact IC of the path holds a usage location, and the control unit of the on-site placement terminal places the location of the on-site placement terminal within the usage location read from the path. It is preferable to perform a confirmation process of whether or not there is.

  In the cashless system of the present invention, when the path is lost, the control unit of the host server performs processing for transmitting unusable information notifying that the path is unusable to the on-site placement terminal, The control unit of the on-site placement terminal links the unusable information to the path identification information stored in the storage unit of the on-site placement terminal by receiving the unusable information from the host server. A process of registering and confirming whether or not the unusable information is linked to the path identification information stored in the storage unit of the on-site placement terminal corresponding to the path identification information read from the path Preferably it is done.

  In the cashless system of the present invention, the host server is connected to the host server via the first network, and when the path is lost, the user identification information and unusable information input are received from the host server. It is preferable to provide a control terminal having a control unit that performs processing to be transmitted to.

  According to the present invention (Claims 1-7), since it is possible to facilitate self-management of charges and the like by the user while providing convenience and safety, the user can use the amount himself / herself (limit of use amount). By setting, you can prevent over shopping.

  According to the present invention (Claim 1-7), it is possible to make cashless payment for shopping even in places where it is difficult to carry valuables such as pools and bathhouses, and in crowded places such as theme parks. Users' willingness to purchase can be improved.

  According to the present invention (Claim 1-7), since a credit card or the like is not directly used in the hall, the possibility of losing the credit card can be eliminated by storing the credit card in a safe place. .

  According to the present invention (Claim 1-7), the path is changed and used every time the visitor visits, so that the path identification information and the personal information are separated, and the leakage of the personal information can be prevented. Furthermore, since the credit card is not used directly, the leakage of personal information can be prevented.

  According to the present invention (claims 1-7), even when a path is lost, the path identification information for identifying the path and the personal information of the user are linked (associated) only on the host server. , Can prevent the leakage of personal information.

  According to the present invention (claims 4 and 5), the place and time where the path can be used can be set, so that damage caused by misplacement or theft of the path can be suppressed.

  According to the present invention (claims 6 and 7), if a path is lost, damage can be prevented by deleting the validity of the path for the host server. At this time, only the lost path can be used, so a new path can be reissued immediately. Further, when an attempt is made to use a path whose validity has been deleted, the site can be immediately identified.

(Embodiment 1)
Next, a cashless system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the cashless system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The cashless system includes a path 10, an entrance reception terminal 20, an entrance reception terminal 30, an on-site installation terminal 40, a host server 50, a control terminal 60, and an internal network 100. In addition, although the entrance reception terminal 20, the entrance reception terminal 30, and the control terminal 60 are separately arrange | positioned here, you may integrate these terminals into one computer terminal of one place.

  The pass 10 is a medium worn by the user, and has a non-contact IC 11. The non-contact IC 11 can hold predetermined information, and the pass reading / writing unit 21 of the entrance receiving terminal 20, the path reading / writing unit 31 of the entrance receiving terminal 30, and the pass reading / writing of the on-site installation terminal 40. The unit 41 and the path reading / writing unit 61 of the control terminal 60 can read and write predetermined information in a contactless manner via radio waves or the like.

  The entrance reception terminal 20 is a computer terminal that accepts a user when entering, and is connected to the internal network 100. The admission receiving terminal 20 includes a pass reading / writing unit 21, an input operation unit 22, a card reading unit 23, a communication unit 24, a display unit 25, a storage unit 26, and a control unit 27. The pass reading / writing unit 21 is a part that reads or writes predetermined information to the non-contact IC 11 of the pass 10. The input operation unit 22 is a part that performs an input operation with a key or the like. The card reading unit 23 is a part that reads the card number of a card (credit card, bank cash card, etc.) to which a card number capable of paying a fee is given. The communication unit 24 is a part for communicating with other terminals and the like, and is connected to the internal network 100. The display unit 25 is a part that displays images, characters, and the like. The storage unit 26 is a part that stores predetermined information and software. The control unit 27 is a part that controls the function of each component based on the software stored in the storage unit 26.

  The participation acceptance terminal 30 is a computer terminal that accepts a user when participating, and is connected to the internal network 100. The participation reception terminal 30 includes a path reading / writing unit 31, an input operation unit 32, a communication unit 33, a display unit 34, a storage unit 35, and a control unit 36. The path read / write unit 31, the input operation unit 32, the communication unit 33, the display unit 34, and the storage unit 35 are respectively the path read / write unit 21, the input operation unit 22, the communication unit 24, and the display unit 25 of the entrance reception terminal 20. The same as the storage unit 26. The control unit 36 is a part that controls the function of each component based on the software stored in the storage unit 35.

  The on-site installation terminal 40 is a computer terminal installed at one or a plurality of locations in the venue, and is connected to the internal network 100. The on-site installation terminal 40 includes a path reading / writing unit 41, an input operation unit 42, a communication unit 43, a display unit 44, a storage unit 45, and a control unit 46. The path reading / writing unit 41, the input operation unit 42, the communication unit 43, the display unit 44, and the storage unit 45 are respectively the path reading / writing unit 21, the input operation unit 22, the communication unit 24, and the display unit 25 of the entrance receiving terminal 20. The same as the storage unit 26. The control unit 46 is a part that controls the function of each component based on the software stored in the storage unit 45.

  The host server 50 is a server device that manages information related to the path 10, and is connected to the entrance reception terminal 20, the entrance reception terminal 30, the in-place installation terminal 40, and the control terminal 60 via the internal network 100, and connects the external network 110. It connects with the authentication server 70 via. The host server 50 includes a communication unit 51, a storage unit 52, and a control unit 53. The communication unit 51 and the storage unit 52 are the same as the communication unit 24 and the storage unit 26 of the entrance reception terminal 20, respectively. The control unit 53 is a part that controls the function of each component based on the software stored in the storage unit 52.

  The control terminal 60 is a computer terminal that controls the host server 50 and is connected to the internal network 100. The control terminal 60 includes a path reading / writing unit 61, an input operation unit 62, a communication unit 63, a display unit 64, a storage unit 65, and a control unit 66. The path reading / writing unit 61, the input operation unit 62, the communication unit 63, the display unit 64, and the storage unit 65 are respectively the path reading / writing unit 21, the input operation unit 22, the communication unit 24, and the display unit 25 of the entrance receiving terminal 20. The same as the storage unit 26. The control unit 66 is a part that controls the function of each component based on the software stored in the storage unit 65.

  The authentication server 70 is a server device for performing authentication installed in a financial institution such as a bank or a credit sales company, and is connected to the host server 50 via the external network 110. The authentication server 70 receives the card number, usage amount, and user identification information transmitted from the host server 50 to verify the validity of the payment method. If there is no validity, the fee is not debited. When the predetermined process is completed, the authentication server 70 transmits information notifying that the process is completed to the host server 50.

  The internal network 100 is a network such as a LAN provided in a facility for connecting the entrance reception terminal 20, the entrance reception terminal 30, the in-place installation terminal 40, the host server 50, and the control terminal 60. The external network 110 is a network such as an Internet line or a telephone line that is provided outside the facility for connecting the host server 50 and the authentication server 70.

  Next, the operation of the cashless system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. The operation of the cashless system will be explained separately when entering, when losing a pass, when using it, when using it illegally, when it is out of the place of use, when it is out of use time, when the amount is insufficient, when the amount is added, and when entering.

(When entering)
The operation of the cashless system upon entry will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a flowchart schematically showing an operation at the time of entry of the cashless system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The user first goes to the entrance reception desk where the entrance reception terminal 20 is installed and applies for the use of the facility. At this time, the entrance reception terminal 20 receives input of personal information, a card number, and user identification information (step A1). Here, the personal information is information such as the user's own name, address, and telephone number. The card number is the number of a card that can be paid for by a credit card or a bank cash card. The user identification information is information arbitrarily input by the user, and is information for identifying the user (for example, a personal identification number).

  Next, the entrance reception terminal 20 transmits the input personal information, card number, and user identification information to the host server 50. (Step A2). Next, the host server 50 receives the personal information, card number, and user identification information from the admission terminal 20 to link the personal information, card number, and user identification information and register them in the storage unit 52. (Step A3).

  Next, the entrance reception terminal 20 reads the path identification information from the path 10 to be provided to the user (step A4). Next, the entrance reception terminal 20 receives the input of the usable amount, the usage place, and the usage time of the pass 10 (step A5). Next, the entrance reception terminal 20 transmits the path identification information, the usable amount, the usage place, the usage time, and the user identification information to the host server 50 (step A6). Here, the path identification information is information (for example, a number) for identifying the path 10 provided to the user, and is stored in the path 10 in advance. The available amount is the amount that can be used in the pass 10 set by the user, and is the amount that is deducted by the amount paid when using the paid facility. The use place is a place that can be used in the path 10 set by the user, and is all places when no place is set. The usage time is the time that can be used in the path 10 set by the user, and is the total time when no time is set.

  Next, the host server 50 receives the path identification information, the available amount, the usage place, the usage time, and the user identification information, thereby corresponding to the received user identification information (stored in the storage unit). The path identification information, the available amount, the usage location, and the usage time are linked to the personal information related to the person identification information and registered in the storage unit (step A7).

  Next, the host server 50 transmits the path identification information, the usable information, the use place, and the use time related to the path 10 to the participation reception terminal 30 and the in-place installation terminal 40 (step A8). Here, the available information is information for enabling the use of the path 10 at the participation reception terminal 30 and the in-place installation terminal 40.

  Next, the participation reception terminal 30 and the in-place installation terminal 40 link the received path identification information, usable information, use place, and use time by receiving the path identification information, use information, use place, and use time. And register it in the storage units 35 and 45 (step A9). Next, when the registration is completed, the participation reception terminal 30 and the on-site installation terminal 40 transmit registration completion information to the host server 50 (step A10). Here, the registration completion information is information notifying that the registration that links the path identification information, the usable information, the usage location, and the usage time is completed.

  Next, by receiving the registration completion information, the host server 50 transmits the usable information related to the pass 10 to the entrance reception terminal 20 (step A11). Next, the admission receiving terminal 20 writes the available amount, the used place, and the used time in the pass 10 by receiving the available information (step A12). Finally, the entrance reception terminal 20 displays that the pass 10 is available (step A13). As a result, a pass 10 is provided to the user, and the user wears the pass 10 and enters the hall.

(If you lose your pass)
Next, the operation of the cashless system when a path is lost will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a flowchart schematically showing the operation when the path is lost in the cashless system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  When the user loses the path 10, the user goes to the window where the control terminal 60 is installed and performs the loss procedure. The control terminal 60 receives input of user identification information (step B1). Next, the control terminal 60 transmits the input user identification information and unusable information to the host server 50 (step B2). Here, the unusable information is information that informs the user that the path 10 lost by the user is unusable.

  Next, the host server 50 receives the user identification information and the unusable information, so that the path identification information related to the user identification information (stored in the storage unit 52) corresponding to the received user identification information is stored. Unusable information is linked and registered in the storage unit (step B3).

  Next, the host server 50 transmits the path identification information and the unavailability information to the entrance reception terminal 20, the entrance reception terminal 30, and the on-site installation terminal 40 (step B4). Next, the admission receiving terminal 20, the admission receiving terminal 30, and the on-site installation terminal 40 receive the path identification information and the unusable information, thereby corresponding to the received path identification information (in the storage units 26, 35, and 45). The unusable information is linked to the registered path identification information and registered (step B5). Thereby, unauthorized use of the path 10 can be prevented.

  In the case of reissuing a pass, it is as follows.

  First, the control terminal 60 reads the new path identification information from the new path to be re-supplied to the user (step B6). Next, the control terminal 60 receives input of user identification information (step B7). Next, the control terminal 60 transmits new path identification information and user identification information to the host server 50 (step B8). Here, the new path is different from the path 10 and has the same configuration as the path 10. The new path identification information is path identification information given to the new path.

  Next, the host server 50 receives the new path identification information and the user identification information, thereby obtaining personal information related to the user identification information (stored in the storage unit 52) corresponding to the received user identification information. The new path identification information is linked and registered in the storage unit 52 (step B9). Next, the host server 50 transmits the new path identification information, the usable information, the use place, and the use time to the participation reception terminal 30 and the in-place installation terminal 40 (step B10). Here, the usable information, the use place, and the use time are linked to the path identification information related to the lost path 10 stored in the storage unit.

  Next, the participation reception terminal 30 and the on-site installation terminal 40 receive the new path identification information, the usable information, the use place, and the use time by receiving the new path identification information, the use information, the use place, and the use time. Are registered in the storage units 35 and 45 (step B11). Next, when the registration is completed, the participation reception terminal 30 and the on-site installation terminal 40 transmit registration completion information to the host server 50 (step B12).

  Next, the host server 50 receives the registration completion information and transmits usable information related to the new path to the control terminal 60 (step B13). Next, the control terminal 60 receives the available information, and writes the available amount, the used place and the used time in the new path (step B14). Finally, the control terminal 60 displays that a new path is available (step B15).

(When using)
Next, the operation of the cashless system during use will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 is a flowchart schematically showing an operation at the time of using the cashless system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, a case will be described in which the use of the path 10 is a legitimate use, the available amount is sufficient, the on-site installation terminal 40 corresponds to the terminal at the use place, and the current time is within the use time.

  When using the pay facility, the user brings the pass 10 close to the reading / writing unit of the participation acceptance terminal 30. The on-site installation terminal 40 reads the path identification number, the available amount, the usage place and the usage time in the path 10 (step C1).

  Next, the on-site installation terminal 40 confirms whether or not the path identification information corresponding to the read path identification information is stored in the storage unit 45, and if it is stored, the unavailable information is included in the path identification information. It is confirmed whether or not the link is made (step C2). Here, it is confirmed whether or not the use of the path 10 is a legitimate use. When the unavailability information is not linked to the path identification information, it is a legitimate use, and the unavailability information is linked to the path identification information. If it is illegal use. If the path identification information is not stored, the on-site installation terminal 40 displays that it is out of use time. Further, a case where unusable information is linked to path identification information (in the case of unauthorized use) will be described later.

  If the path use information is not linked to the unusable information, the on-site installation terminal 40 confirms whether or not the on-site installation terminal 40 corresponds to a terminal in the usage location based on the read usage location (step C3). . The case where the on-site terminal 40 does not correspond to a terminal in the usage place will be described later.

  If the on-site installation terminal 40 corresponds to the terminal at the place of use, the on-site installation terminal 40 checks whether or not the current time is within the use time based on the read use time (step C4). The case where the current time is outside the usage time will be described later.

  If the current time is within the usage time, the on-site installation terminal 40 checks whether there is a menu of the available amount set in advance based on the read available amount (step C5). The case where there is no available amount menu (when the amount is insufficient) will be described later.

  If there is a menu of available amounts, the on-site installation terminal 40 displays a menu that can be selected (step C6). As a result, the user selects contents to be used (purchased) from the displayed menu. The case where the path 10 cannot be used will be described later.

  Next, the on-site installation terminal 40 transmits the menu selection information selected from the menu by the user and the path identification information to the host server 50 (step C7). Here, the menu selection information is information including the selected menu and its fee.

  Next, the host server 50 receives the menu selection information and the path identification information, so that the unusable information is not linked to the path identification information (registered in the storage unit 52) corresponding to the received path identification information. (Step C8). Note that a case where unusable information is linked to path identification information (in the case of unauthorized use) will be described later.

  When the unusable information is not linked to the path identification information, the host server 50 registers the menu selection information linked to the path identification information registered in the storage unit (step C9). Next, the host server 50 transmits the use permission information to the corresponding on-site installation terminal 40 (step C10). Here, the use permission information is information that permits use (purchase) of the menu of the corresponding menu selection information.

  Next, the on-site installation terminal 40 receives the usage permission information, and deducts the charge related to the selected menu from the original available amount (step C11). Next, the on-site installation terminal 40 writes the new available amount after deduction into the pass 10 (step C12). Finally, the on-site installation terminal 40 displays that it can be used (step C13). As a result, the user confirms that the pay facility is available and uses the facility.

(For unauthorized use)
Next, the operation of the cashless system at the time of unauthorized use will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 5 is a flowchart schematically showing an operation at the time of unauthorized use of the cashless system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, a case will be described in which the use of the path 10 is unauthorized use (use of the path 10 after the loss procedure is performed).

    When using the pay facility, the user brings the pass 10 close to the reading / writing unit of the participation acceptance terminal 30. The on-site installation terminal 40 reads the path identification number, the available amount, the usage location, and the usage time in the path 10 (step D1).

  Next, the on-site installation terminal 40 confirms whether or not the path identification information corresponding to the read path identification information is stored in the storage unit 45, and if it is stored, the unavailable information is included in the path identification information. It is confirmed whether or not linked (step D2). In the case where the unusable information is linked to the path identification information, the on-site installation terminal 40 displays that it is unusable (step D3). Next, the on-site installation terminal 40 transmits the read path identification information, the terminal identification information related to the on-site installation terminal 40, and the unusable information to the host server 50 (step D4). Here, the terminal identification information is information (for example, an address) for identifying a terminal assigned to the on-site installation terminal 40.

  Next, the host server 50 receives the path identification information, the terminal identification information, and the unavailability information, so that the unavailability information corresponding to the path identification information (registered in the storage unit) corresponding to the received path identification information is received. Is not linked (step D5). When the unusable information is linked to the path identification information, the host server 50 transmits the received path identification information, terminal identification information, and unusable information to the control terminal 60 (step D6).

  Finally, the control terminal 60 displays the path identification information, the terminal identification information, and the unusable confirmation information by receiving the path identification information, the terminal identification information, and the unusable information (Step D7). As a result, the administrator of the control terminal 60 can track the lost path.

(When out of place)
Next, the operation of the cashless system when out of the place of use will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 6 is a flowchart schematically showing an operation when the cashless system according to the first embodiment of the present invention is out of the place of use. Here, a case will be described in which the use of the path 10 is a legitimate use, and the in-place installation terminal 40 does not correspond to a use place terminal.

  When using the pay facility, the user brings the pass 10 close to the reading / writing unit of the participation acceptance terminal 30. The on-site installation terminal 40 reads the path identification number, the available amount, the usage location and the usage time in the path 10 (step E1). Next, the on-site installation terminal 40 confirms whether or not the path identification information corresponding to the read path identification information is stored in the storage unit 45, and if it is stored, the unavailable information is included in the path identification information. It is confirmed whether or not the link is made (step E2). In the case where unusable information is not linked to the path identification information, the on-site installation terminal 40 confirms whether or not the on-site installation terminal 40 corresponds to the use location terminal based on the read usage location (step E3).

  If the on-site installation terminal 40 does not correspond to the terminal at the use place, the on-site installation terminal 40 displays that it is out of the use place (step E4).

(When out of service hours)
Next, the operation of the cashless system when it is outside the usage time will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 7 is a flowchart schematically showing the operation of the cashless system according to the first embodiment of the present invention when it is outside the usage time. Here, a case will be described in which the use of the path 10 is legitimate use, the on-site installation terminal 40 corresponds to the terminal at the use place, and the current time is outside the use time.

When using the pay facility, the user brings the pass 10 close to the reading / writing unit of the participation acceptance terminal 30. The on-site installation terminal 40 reads the path identification number, the available amount, the usage place, and the usage time in the path 10 (step F1). Next, the on-site installation terminal 40 confirms whether or not the path identification information corresponding to the read path identification information is stored in the storage unit 45, and if it is stored, the unavailable information is included in the path identification information. It is confirmed whether or not the link is made (step F2). In the case where unusable information is not linked to the path identification information, the on-site installation terminal 40 confirms whether or not the on-site installation terminal 40 corresponds to the terminal of the use place based on the read use place (step F3). When the on-site installation terminal 40 corresponds to the terminal at the usage location, the on-site installation terminal 40 checks whether the current time is within the usage time based on the read usage time (step F4).

  When the current time is outside the usage time, the on-site installation terminal 40 displays that the usage time is outside (step F5).

(When amount is insufficient)
Next, the operation of the cashless system when the amount is insufficient will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 8 is a flowchart schematically showing an operation when the amount of money is insufficient in the cashless system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, a case where the use of the path 10 is a legitimate use and the available amount is insufficient will be described.

  When using the pay facility, the user brings the pass 10 close to the reading / writing unit of the participation acceptance terminal 30. The on-site installation terminal 40 reads the path identification number and the available amount in the path 10 (step G1). Next, the on-site installation terminal 40 confirms whether or not the path identification information corresponding to the read path identification information is stored in the storage unit 45, and if it is stored, the unavailable information is included in the path identification information. It is confirmed whether or not linked (step G2). In the case where unusable information is not linked to the path identification information, the on-site installation terminal 40 confirms whether or not the on-site installation terminal 40 corresponds to the use location terminal based on the read usage location (step G3). When the on-site installation terminal 40 corresponds to the terminal at the usage location, the on-site installation terminal 40 checks whether the current time is within the usage time based on the read usage time (step G4). When the current time is within the usage time, the on-site installation terminal 40 confirms whether there is a menu of the available amount set in advance based on the read available amount (step G5).

  If there is no available amount menu, the in-place terminal 40 displays that the fee is insufficient (step G6). Thereby, the user can prevent waste of money by giving up the use of the facility. If the user wants to use the facility, the user goes to the entrance reception desk where the entrance reception terminal 20 is located and performs a procedure for adding the available amount.

(When adding amount)
Next, the operation of the cashless system when adding money will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 9 is a flowchart schematically showing an operation when adding a monetary amount in the cashless system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, a case where an available amount is added will be described.

  When the user adds an available amount, he / she goes to the entrance reception desk where the entrance reception terminal 20 is installed and performs a procedure for adding the available amount. The entrance reception terminal 20 reads the path identification information and the available amount from the user's path 10 (step H1). Next, the entrance reception terminal 20 receives input of user identification information and an additional available amount (step H2). Next, the entrance reception terminal 20 transmits the path identification information, the additional usable amount and the user identification information to the host server 50 (step H3). Here, the additional available amount is an available amount additionally set by the user.

  Next, the host server 50 receives the path identification information, the additional usable amount, and the user identification information, thereby adding the received additional usable amount to the (originally) usable amount. The amount is calculated (step H4). Next, the host server 50 links the new usable amount to the personal information related to the user identification information (stored in the storage unit) corresponding to the received user identification information and registers it in the storage unit ( Step H5). Next, after the registration is completed, the host server 50 transmits amount addition completion information and a new available amount to the admission reception terminal 20 (step H6). Here, the amount addition completion information is information notifying that the addition of the additional available amount to the available amount has been completed.

  Next, the admission receiving terminal 20 registers the new usable amount in the pass 10 by receiving the amount addition completion information and the new usable amount (step H7). Finally, the entrance reception terminal 20 displays that the addition of the available amount has been completed (Step H8). Thereby, the administrator of the control terminal 60 can respond immediately. As a result, the user can use the paid facility with the pass 10.

(When participating)
Next, the operation of the cashless system at the time of participation will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 10 is a flowchart schematically showing the operation at the time of participation of the cashless system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  When participating in the facility, the user goes to the participation reception desk where the participation reception terminal 30 is installed and performs the participation procedure of the facility. First, the participation acceptance terminal 30 reads path identification information from the user's path 10 (step J1). Next, the participation acceptance terminal 30 transmits the read path identification information and use end information to the host server 50 (step J2). Here, the use end information is information notifying that the user related to the path identification information ends use (participation, exit).

  Next, the host server 50 receives the path identification information and the use end information, thereby linking the use end information to the path identification information (stored in the storage unit) corresponding to the received path identification information. (Step J3). Next, the host server 50 transmits the path identification information and the use end information to the entrance reception terminal 20 and the in-place installation terminal 40 (step J4). Next, the entrance reception terminal 20 and the in-place installation terminal 40 receive the path identification information and the use end information, and erase the path identification information and the usable information stored in the storage unit corresponding to the received path identification information. (Step J5). Next, the host server 50 transmits the card number corresponding to the path identification information and the usage amount to the participation acceptance terminal 30 (step J6). Here, the usage amount is the total amount of charges related to the menu selection information corresponding to the path identification information.

  Next, the participation acceptance terminal 30 displays the card number and the usage amount by receiving the card number and the usage amount (step J7). As a result, the user confirms the card number and the usage fee.

  Next, the participation acceptance terminal 30 accepts input of user identification information (step J8). Next, the participation acceptance terminal 30 transmits the input user identification information to the host server 50 (step J9).

  Next, the host server 50 receives the user identification information, and transmits the card number, usage amount, and user identification information of the user corresponding to the path identification information to the authentication server 70 (step J10).

  Next, the authentication server 70 receives the card number, the usage amount, and the user identification information, thereby verifying the validity of the payment method and performing a predetermined process (step J11). If there is validity, a charge deduction process is performed. If there is no validity, a charge deduction process is not performed.

  Next, when the predetermined processing is completed, the authentication server 70 transmits processing completion information to the host server 50 (step J12). Here, the processing completion information is information notifying that the processing has been completed, and is information notifying that the withdrawal processing has been completed when the processing is valid, and is not possible when the processing is not effective. It is information to inform.

  Next, the host server 50 receives the process completion information and transmits the process completion information to the participation acceptance terminal 30 (step J13). Finally, the participation acceptance terminal 30 displays the received processing completion information by receiving the processing completion information (step J14). Thus, the user confirms that the withdrawal process has been completed if valid, and participates in the facility, and if there is no validity, the user performs cash settlement or the like.

  According to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. First, since a credit card or the like is not used directly in the hall, the possibility of loss is eliminated by storing the credit card in a safe place. Secondly, even if the path 10 is lost, the path identification information and the personal information of the user are associated only on the host server 50, so that the personal information can be prevented from being leaked. Thirdly, if the path 10 is valid only in a limited place and time, damage can be limited even if the path 10 is lost. Fourth, if the notification is made when the path 10 is lost, damage can be prevented by deleting the validity of the path 10 from the control terminal 60 to the host server 50. At this time, only the pass 10 becomes unusable, and a new pass can be immediately reissued. Fifth, if an attempt is made to use the pass 10 whose validity has been erased, the site can be identified immediately, thereby preventing damage.

It is the block diagram which showed typically the structure of the cashless system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is the flowchart which showed typically the operation | movement at the time of entrance of the cashless system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is the flowchart which showed typically the operation | movement at the time of path | pass loss of the cashless system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is the flowchart which showed typically the operation | movement at the time of utilization of the cashless system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is the flowchart which showed typically the operation | movement at the time of unauthorized use of the cashless system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is the flowchart which showed typically the operation | movement at the time of the usage-out place of the cashless system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is the flowchart which showed typically the operation | movement at the time of the utilization outside of the cashless system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is the flowchart which showed typically the operation | movement at the time of the money shortage of the cashless system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is the flowchart which showed typically the operation | movement at the time of the amount addition of the cashless system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is the flowchart which showed typically the operation | movement at the time of participation of the cashless system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 pass 11 contactless IC
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 20 Entrance reception terminal 21 Pass reading / writing part 22 Input operation part 23 Card reading part 24 Communication part 25 Display part 26 Storage part 27 Control part 30 Entrance reception terminal 31 Pass reading / writing part 32 Input operation part 33 Communication part 34 Display part 35 storage unit 36 control unit 40 terminal installed in the field 41 path reading / writing unit 42 input operation unit 43 communication unit 44 display unit 45 storage unit 46 control unit 50 host server 51 communication unit 52 storage unit 53 control unit 60 control terminal 61 path reading Write unit 62 Input operation unit 63 Communication unit 64 Display unit 65 Storage unit 66 Control unit 70 Authentication server 100 Internal network (first network)
110 External network (second network)

Claims (7)

A pass that is used while being worn by a user and that is capable of writing predetermined information in a non-contact manner, and that holds at least pass identification information and an available amount in the non-contact IC;
An on-site arrangement terminal that is arranged at a pay facility in the hall and has a path reading / writing unit that reads and writes predetermined information to and from the non-contact IC of the path;
Connected to the on-site placement terminal via the first network, connected to the authentication server of the financial institution via the second network, and at least personal information relating to the user, user identification information, available amount, A storage unit that links and stores the pass identification information, the card number of the financial institution, and the usage amount, and a process of transmitting the pass identification information to the on-site placement terminal at the time of entrance, and the pass at the time of participation A host server having a control unit that performs processing for transmitting use termination information to the on-site placement terminal to notify that the user related to the identification information terminates use;
With
The on-site arrangement terminal is a path identification information read from the path based on the storage unit storing the path identification information from the host server and the path identification information stored in the storage unit of the on-site arrangement terminal. Confirmation of whether or not the use of the paid facility can be performed, and confirmation processing of whether or not the use of the paid facility can be performed with the available amount read from the pass. A control unit that performs a calculation process of subtracting the use amount of the facility, and performs a process of deleting the path identification information stored in the storage unit of the on-site placement terminal by receiving the use end information from the host server And having
The control unit of the host server performs a process of transmitting a usage amount related to the user to the authentication server when participating, and a process of receiving a processing result from the authentication server for the usage amount. A cashless system characterized by A path reading / writing unit which is connected to the host server via the first network and which is installed at a facility entrance reception desk and reads and writes predetermined information to and from the non-contact IC of the path; A control unit that performs a process of transmitting at least personal information, user identification information, available amount, pass identification information, and financial institution card number related to the user input or read to the host server. Equipped with a reception terminal,
The control unit of the host server performs a process of linking and registering personal information, user identification information, usable amount, pass identification information, and card number of a financial institution from the admission receiving terminal, and the in-place arrangement terminal The cashless system according to claim 1, wherein after the path identification information is transmitted to the admission receiving terminal, usable information that enables the use of the path is transmitted to the admission receiving terminal. A path reading / writing unit that is connected to the host server via the first network, is installed at a participation reception desk of a facility, and reads and writes predetermined information to and from the non-contact IC of the path; And a control unit that performs processing for transmitting the read path identification information, the input user identification information, and the use completion information relating to the path to the host server,
The control unit of the host server performs a process of transmitting a usage amount related to the pass identification number to the participation reception terminal by receiving path identification information and usage completion information from the participation reception terminal. The cashless system according to claim 1 or 2. The non-contact IC of the path holds the usage time,
4. The cashless system according to claim 1, wherein the control unit of the on-site terminal performs confirmation processing as to whether or not a current time is within a usage time read from the path. 5. system. The non-contact IC of the path holds a use place,
The said control part of the said arrangement | positioning terminal performs the confirmation process whether the place of the said arrangement | positioning terminal is in the utilization place read from the said path | pass, It is any one of Claim 1 thru | or 4 characterized by the above-mentioned. The cashless system described. The control unit of the host server performs a process of transmitting unusable information notifying that the path is unusable when the path is lost to the on-site placement terminal,
The control unit of the on-site placement terminal links the unusable information to the path identification information stored in the storage unit of the on-site placement terminal by receiving the unusable information from the host server. A process of registering and confirming whether or not the unusable information is linked to the path identification information stored in the storage unit of the on-site placement terminal corresponding to the path identification information read from the path The cashless system according to claim 1, wherein the cashless system is performed.   A control unit for connecting to the host server via the first network and performing processing for transmitting the input user identification information and unusable information to the host server when the path is lost; The cashless system according to claim 1, further comprising a control terminal having the control terminal.

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