JP2006172254A - Skiing ground use information delivery system and use method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a skiing ground use information delivery system and use method that edit skiing information collected by means of RFID into attractive information and deliver it over the Internet. <P>SOLUTION: The skiing ground use information delivery system, which records at least an ID code on an RFID, edits information collected with the ID code as a search code, and delivers it to a communication terminal of a user, has the RFID carried by the user on a skiing ground, gates installed in predetermined positions to exchange read/write signals with the RFID, a customer information collection apparatus for associatively collecting and storing the user's mail address information and RFID information, a skiing ground server for delivering skiing ground use information, and the communication terminal of the user. The skiing ground use information use method is also provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a ski resort use information distribution system and method, and more particularly, to a ski resort use information distribution system and method for using RFID to edit collected ski information into customer collection information and distribute it over the Internet. .

Conventionally, most of the customer management systems used at ski resorts are lift-use management systems that rent or purchase reading media such as barcodes and RFIDs to customers and use the lift when using the lift. Was read and checked and managed by checking the number of times.
Therefore, it is possible to expect an improvement in the recovery rate of the recording medium, save resources, and reduce the issuance cost by reusing the medium, which can reduce the number of personnel and the operating cost of the system. A gate operation management device for a playground or amusement park has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  The gate operation management device disclosed in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 includes a card-type data carrier capable of reading / writing predetermined data, and a communication means for communicating with the data carrier when the data carrier approaches within a predetermined distance range. , Communicate with the data carrier through the communication means, read the data written in it, collate with a passage permission condition, and output a gate passage permission command if the passage permission condition is cleared, A gate management device that updates gate usage history data, and a usage history output device that reads the gate usage history data written in the data carrier and outputs the usage history of each gate in the hall in a predetermined format It is.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-22968

  The above-described disclosed technology is limited to gate usage management, and does not fully utilize the function of RFID (data carrier).

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 of the ski resort use information distribution system of the present invention records at least an ID code in an RFID and edits and uses information collected using the ID code as a search code. A ski resort use information distribution system that distributes to a user's communication terminal, an RFID possessed by a user at a ski resort, a gate that is installed at a predetermined location, reads and transmits a write signal to the RFID, and uses A customer information collection device that collects and stores the email address information and RFID information in association with each other, a ski server that distributes ski resort usage information, and a user communication terminal. .

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, the ski resort use information distributed by the ski resort server includes at least one of gate use information and gate use time information. It is a feature.

  The invention described in claim 3 is a method for using ski resort usage information using the ski resort usage information distribution system described in claims 1-2, and at least the ski resort rents RFID to the user. Or the step of making a purchase, the step of associating the RFID code with the user's e-mail address and registering it in the customer information collecting device, the step of collecting ski resort usage information from the RFID or gate to the customer information collecting device The step includes editing the ski resort usage information by RFID, by facility, and by competition, distributing the ski resort usage information from the ski server, and displaying the ski resort usage information on the communication terminal. It is characterized by this.

  By executing the ski area use information distribution system and distribution method of the present invention, the RFID used in the ski area conventionally has only been used to check the number of lift uses purchased prepaid. , Expanding the purpose to data collection for competing ski technology, registering the email address of the communication terminal and linking it with the RFID code, so that it can be distributed as information that will improve the technology to the user, while skiing It can be used as a means of acquiring customers, leading to improved service at the venue.

The ski resort use information distribution system of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a device configuration for constructing a ski resort use information distribution system according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an example of RFID, and FIG. 3 is a customer information collecting device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining, and FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a procedure for distributing ski resort use information according to the present invention.

With reference to FIG. 1, the apparatus structure for constructing the ski resort use information distribution system of the present invention will be described.
The ski facility 1 prepares RFID 11 to be carried by the customer, provides a gate at the boarding gate of the lift, collects customer information by being connected to the gate a13, gate b14, and gate for monitoring RFID, and issues RFID Or a customer information collecting device 15 and a ski resort server 12 that are connected to the ski resort server and provide ski resort usage information.
The user side installs a communication terminal 2 that receives ski area use information.

  The RFID 11 is a card-sized wireless device that is easy for a user to receive. The RFID 11 receives inquiry information transmitted from the gates a and b, which are read / write devices, and transmits the ID code written in the RFID to the gate. To do.

The gate is provided at the boarding gate of the lift or the entrance of a restaurant or the like, and records the use status of the RFID.
Also, usage information such as the number of boarding times and boarding time of RFID is recorded.
Further, in response to a collection command from the customer information collection device, response information for each RFID ID code is returned.

The customer information collection device 15 issues an RFID, collects RFID-specific gate usage information, and provides ski resort usage information to a server.
In addition, in order to provide ski resort use information to the user via the Internet, the RFID possessed by the user and the user's mail address are registered in association with each other.

The ski resort server 12 collects RFID usage information from the customer information collection device, totals usage status by user ID code, ranks users, creates comparison data with the previous year, Points are given according to the amount and frequency of use, and transmitted to the user's communication terminal as ski resort usage information.
It also distributes service information such as ski area congestion information and event information.

  The communication terminal displays ski area use information distributed by the ski area server using a personal computer having an operation unit, a display unit, a communication unit, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistance), or the like.

An example of an RFID will be described with reference to FIG.
RFID refers to a contactless IC card that connects and reads an antenna wirelessly by connecting an antenna to an IC chip, or a recording medium called an IC tag or a wireless tag.
FIG. 2 shows a state where the RFID module is exposed through the card-like RFID.
A metal thin film is formed on the entire surface of the circuit substrate 113, a resist film is formed thereon, a spiral pattern is burned in, and a non-antenna portion is removed by a method such as etching to form an antenna circuit. .
The antenna terminal of the IC chip 112 is connected to the tip and end of the antenna circuit 111 and is fixed to the circuit substrate 113.
When the RFID is used in this embodiment, it is used by being included in a credit card card-sized base material.
Although not shown, the shape of the antenna and the shape of the tag are determined by ISO (International Standard) according to the frequency of the radio wave used.
In some cases, the antenna is formed directly on the substrate of the IC chip.
RFID used at ski resorts uses a large antenna on a plane different from the chip in order to generate radio waves by receiving radio waves from relatively distant gates and transmit and receive information. ing.

When selecting an RFID, for example, in the case of an application that rewrites information or records and stores history information, an application that only selects a chip having a large storage capacity and reads an ID code recorded on the chip. An IC chip with a small storage capacity is selected.
In addition, since some RFIDs can be used repeatedly after erasing recorded information, they can be collected and rewritten and used in applications that can be used repeatedly even if the RFID itself is somewhat expensive. The running cost of RFID can be set low.

The customer information collection device will be described with reference to FIG.
The customer information collecting device 15 issues the RFID 11, collects the RFID usage information from the gate, registers the mail address of the user who wants to use the ski resort usage information, and provides the ski resort usage information to the ski server. .
The customer information collecting device 15 includes an RFID IF (interface for reading the recorded information of the RFID 11, writing new information to the RFID, and rewriting the recorded content of the RFID) 151.
For a user who wants to use ski resort usage information, an input unit 152 is provided for reading an ID code from the RFID 11 and registering the user's mail address.
In addition, a display unit 153 that displays input information when using the input unit is provided.
In addition, a gate IF 154 for communicating with each gate and a ski resort server IF 156 that is an output unit to the ski resort server are provided.
The RFID IF 151, the input unit 152, the display unit 153, the gate IF 154, and the ski resort server IF 156 are connected to and controlled by the control unit 155, respectively.

Although not shown, an example of the above-described ski resort use information will be described.
The ski area has many fixed users. There are many users who use in groups, and there are many examples where users compete for skills.
For example, if you install an RFID reader (gate) at a point where you get off the lift and start getting off the slope, and install a gate just before the stop point (the lowest point on the slope), you can measure the downhill time, The ranking of users using the facility can be calculated and disclosed for each RFID code.
It can also be ranked by real name by associating it with an e-mail address and distributed on the Internet.
Because such data can be collected while downhill, rather than gathering users in one place, competing for time without monopolizing the slope for competition. Can do.
As a result, upper users can communicate with each other by e-mail or gather at the same ski resort to further improve their skills.
In addition, the ski resort can introduce a point system to attract customers, and can send snow information, congestion status, and accommodation information for the season through email.

With reference to FIG. 4, the distribution procedure and utilization procedure of the ski resort utilization information of this invention are demonstrated.
First, as work on the ski resort side, an RFID is issued to a customer who has visited the ski resort (step 1; hereinafter referred to as S1).
The issued RFID may be collected or sold for a fee so that it can be used next time. Since the RFID to be sold can be used as a membership card, the user's wish is confirmed and determined in the first stage.
The RFID that is collected and reused and the RFID that is sold as a membership card are RFIDs having the same functional part.
The applicant is made to register the mail address of the communication terminal by the input means and display means of the customer information collecting device (S2).
The RFID ID code is input to the input box of the mail address displayed on the display unit. The RFID ID code can be automatically input to the input frame by instructing the display unit of the customer information collecting apparatus to place the RFID at a predetermined location.
The customer information collection device collects ski resort use information from the connected gate using the RFID code as a search code (S3).
The customer information collection device edits the collected ski resort use information for each RFID, use facility, competition, etc. by the editing program, and transmits the ski resort server to the ski resort server so that the ski server can be distributed at a predetermined time ( S4).
The ski resort server distributes ski resort usage information on the Internet (S5).

Next, as an operation performed on the communication terminal side, an Internet screen is displayed on the display unit of the communication terminal, and the name of the ski resort is input as search information.
Operate the screen to open the skiing homepage and enter the member code (RFID code) or email address in the input box. You may input both a member code (RFID code) and an e-mail address.
The member service page is opened, and the ski resort usage information is displayed to select an item for which a service is desired (S6).

  It can be used for skiing in general.

It is a figure for demonstrating the apparatus structure for constructing | assembling the ski resort utilization information delivery system of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating an example to RFID. It is a block diagram for demonstrating a customer information collection apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the delivery procedure of the ski resort use information of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Ski facility 2 Communication terminal 11 RFID
12 Ski server 13 Gate a
14 Gate b
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 15 Customer information collection apparatus 111 Antenna 112 IC chip 113 Circuit base material 151 RFID interface 152 Input part 153 Display part 154 Gate interface 155 Control part 156 Ski resort server interface

Claims (3)

A ski resort use information distribution system that records at least an ID code in an RFID, edits information collected using the ID code as a search code, and distributes the information to a user's communication terminal,
RFID held by a user at a ski resort, a gate installed at a predetermined location for reading and sending signals to the RFID, and customer information for collecting and storing user mail address information and RFID information in association with each other A collection device, a ski server that distributes ski resort usage information,
The user's communication terminal,
A ski resort use information distribution system characterized by comprising: The ski resort use distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the ski resort use information distributed by the ski resort server includes at least one of gate use information and gate use time information. Information distribution system. A method of using ski resort usage information using the ski resort usage information distribution system according to claim 1,
At least a step where the ski resort lends or purchases RFID to the user, a step of associating the RFID code with the user's email address and registering it in the customer information collecting device, and skiing from the RFID or gate to the customer information collecting device A step of collecting ski resort usage information, a step of editing the collected ski resort usage information by RFID, by facility, by sport, a step of distributing ski resort usage information from a ski resort server, and a communication terminal A method for using ski resort use information, comprising the step of displaying ski resort use information.

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