JP2006277565A - Reservation system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reservation system for making reservations in a short time and at a low cost. <P>SOLUTION: This reservation system comprises a form, a pen for filling out the form, a server, and a display terminal. The form is printed with a pattern showing position information corresponding to positions to fill out, and reservation object information in a visible manner. The pen has a means for acquiring position information according to the positions where the form is filled in, and transmitting it to the server. The server has a means for receiving the position information, a means for specifying the reservation object according to the position information, and a means for determining whether a reservation for the reservation object can be made, generating determined result information and transmitting it to the display terminal. The display terminal has a means for receiving and displaying the determined result information. With this constitution, the reservation can be confirmed at once, and the reservation can be made without requiring knowledge to operate an exclusive terminal. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a reservation system, and more particularly to a reservation system using a digital pen and paper.

  Reservation systems, mainly seat reservations for concerts, sports watching, and limited express trains, have become online due to the widespread use of networks, and it is now possible to make reservations from various locations if there is an environment that can be connected to the Internet. ing.

  However, even though the network has become widespread, in the conventional reservation system, it is necessary to operate a network terminal such as a PC (Personal Computer) or a mobile phone, and a technique for operating the terminal is required for the user.

  On the other hand, a reservation system that makes a reservation by handwriting input without requiring a technique for operating a terminal has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). When a person who makes a reservation transmits a reservation inquiry form by FAX, the seat manager transmits a sheet on which a reserved seat is printed to a person who makes a reservation by FAX. What makes a reservation is a method in which a range that can be reserved is written by handwriting input and the FAX is transmitted again.

However, the method disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a problem in that it takes time and communication cost because information is transmitted and received using FAX.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-189466

  As described above, the reservation system using the handwriting input takes time and communication cost and is inefficient.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a reservation system that can make a reservation in a short time and at a low cost.

  The reservation system according to the present invention is a reservation system including a sheet, a pen that fills in the sheet, a server that is communicably connected to the pen, and a display terminal that is communicably connected to the server. The sheet is printed with a pattern indicating position information corresponding to the position where the pen is filled in, and the reservation target information for specifying the reservation target is printed in a visible manner, and the pen is printed on the sheet. Means for acquiring the position information in accordance with the position where the entry has been made; and means for transmitting the acquired position information to the server via a terminal or directly, the server transmitting from the pen Means for receiving the specified position information, means for specifying the reservation target according to the received position information, and determining whether or not the specified reservation target can be reserved and generating determination result information. And means for transmitting the generated determination result information to the display terminal, wherein the display terminal performs display based on the result information and means for receiving the result information from the server. A reservation system having means. With such a configuration, it is possible to make a reservation confirmation immediately, and it is possible to make a reservation without requiring knowledge of operating a dedicated terminal.

  The pen has means for storing identification information unique to the pen, means for transmitting position information in association with the identification information, and the server has means for receiving the position information in association with the identification information; Storage means for previously registering and storing the pen identification information; means for determining whether the identification information associated with the received position information matches the pen identification information stored in the storage means; As a result of the determination, there may be provided means for acquiring reservation information corresponding to the received position information only when both coincide. By doing so, security can be strengthened.

  The pen may further include means for acquiring handwritten information written on the paper and means for transmitting the acquired handwritten information to the server. By doing so, it is possible to realize a reservation by handwriting input.

  The pen further includes means for encrypting the handwritten information and means for transmitting the encrypted handwritten information to the server, and the server further receives the encrypted handwritten information. And a means for decoding the received handwritten information. By doing so, security can be strengthened.

  The encryption means may perform encryption by changing an encryption level according to a position where writing is performed. By doing so, security can be further strengthened.

  The communication between the pen and the server and the communication between the server and the display terminal may use the Internet. By doing so, it is possible to reduce costs by using an existing Internet line.

  Communication between the pen and the server may be performed via a mobile phone.

  Communication between the pen and the mobile phone may be performed by a Bluetooth method.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a reservation system that can make a reservation in a short time and at a low cost.

Embodiment 1 of the Invention
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an overall configuration of a reservation system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The reservation system in the present invention includes a digital pen 11, a mobile phone 13, Anoto paper 15, a PC 17, and a server 24. The mobile phone 13, the PC 17, and the server 24 are connected via the Internet 10 and can communicate with each other. In addition, the digital pen 11 and the mobile phone 13 are connected wirelessly or by wire and can communicate with each other.

  The digital pen 11 is an input means for the user to acquire positional information of the Anoto paper 15 by checking the Anoto paper 15. Moreover, it is an input means for a user to input information by handwriting input. The digital pen 11 can communicate with the mobile phone 13 by wireless communication or the like, and transmits the input position information and handwritten input information to the mobile phone 13. The digital pen 11 stores individual identification information, and transmits the stored individual identification information to the server 24 through the mobile phone 13 in association with the position information and the handwritten input information. The digital pen 11 has means for setting information for connecting the mobile phone 13 to the server as a modem. The information here is, for example, information on the Internet provider to be connected.

  The mobile phone 13 serves as a modem that receives position information and handwritten input information from the digital pen 11 and transmits the received position information and handwritten input information to the server 24 via the Internet 10. Although a mobile phone is used here, a mobile terminal such as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) having a communication function or a PC may be used. If the digital pen 11 and the server 24 can directly communicate with each other, the mobile phone 13 is not necessary.

  The Anoto sheet 15 is a dedicated sheet for inputting position information and handwritten input information with the digital pen 11. In this embodiment, the position information and the handwritten input information are recorded by the Anoto method, so that a dedicated sheet is required. The Anoto method will be described later.

  The PC 17 is a display terminal that displays information about reservations stored in the server 24. The PC 17 can be connected to the server 24 via the Internet 10.

  The server 24 is a server that receives position information and handwritten input information input to the digital pen 11 and performs reservation processing. A commercially available PC or server can be used as it is. The server 24 transmits information necessary for reservation to the digital pen 11 and the PC 17. The server 24 transmits information necessary for reservation to the digital pen 11. The identification information of the digital pen 11 may be authenticated at the time of reception, and only handwritten input information transmitted from the authenticated digital pen 11 may be received.

  Next, the handwriting input method will be described in more detail. In the present embodiment, handwriting input is performed by the Anoto method. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of the structure of the digital pen 11 in the present invention. The digital pen 11 includes an ink refill 111, a pressure sensor 113, an optical module 115, a camera 117, a light irradiation device 119, a battery 121, a CPU 123, a memory 125, a clock 129, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) 131, a wireless communication system 133, a vibration A child 135 and an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 137 are provided.

  The increfill 111 stores the ink for recording the writing result by transferring the ink to the paper in the same manner as a normal writing pen. The pressure sensor 113 is a means for detecting that the user is performing handwriting input with the digital pen 11, and the pressure sensor detects pressure during handwriting input.

  The optical module 115 detects the light from the light irradiation device 119 by optical means received by the camera 117. The camera 117 is a light receiving device for receiving the light irradiated from the light irradiation device 119 and reflected by the Anoto paper 15. The light irradiation device 119 is a device that emits light for receiving light by the camera 117. The light here uses infrared rays. However, as long as the light is received by the camera 117 and can be detected by the optical module 115, the light is not limited to infrared rays but may be light of another wavelength.

  The battery 121 is a power supply unit for supplying power to each unit of the digital pen 11. The CPU 123 is a control unit for controlling the digital pen 11. The memory 125 is storage means for storing data in the digital pen 11.

  The clock 129 is time measuring means for measuring the time during which handwritten input is performed. The USB 131 is data transmission means for transferring handwritten information input by the digital pen 11 to a connected electronic device. The wireless communication system 133 is data transmission means for transmitting position information and handwritten information to other electronic devices provided with wireless communication means. As the wireless communication means, a Bluetooth (registered trademark) system or the like is used, but it is not particularly limited. If one of the USB 131 and the wireless communication system 133 is provided, the handwritten information sharing system according to the present invention can operate even if the other is not provided.

  The vibrator 135 is a means for transmitting information to the user by vibration. The LED 137 is a notification unit that transmits information to the user by lighting, blinking, or the like. If one of the vibrator 135 and the LED 137 is provided, information can be transmitted to the user even if the other is not provided. Alternatively, notification may be performed by sound such as a buzzer.

  In order for the digital pen 11 to record handwritten input information, it is necessary to perform handwriting input on the Anoto paper 15. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the annotation sheet 15. On the Anoto sheet 15, dots 201 having the same diameter are printed so that the outer peripheries of the intersecting points 205 of the lattice 203 at regular intervals are in contact with each other. As long as the point 201 can be detected by the optical module 115, it may be printed in a color that cannot be identified by human eyes. For example, when the camera 117 is an infrared camera, the point 201 can be detected by the optical module 115 because the whole Anoto sheet 15 reflects infrared rays and the point 201 is printed with ink that absorbs infrared rays.

  Further, the lattice 203 does not need to be actually seen, and may be an imaginary lattice. As the interval between the lattices 203 is shorter, an image with higher resolution can be obtained. In the present embodiment, considering the reading accuracy of the optical module 115, about 0.3 mm is preferable. In this case, the diameter of the point 201 is preferably 80 to 120 microns. However, these values are not particularly limited.

  The point 201 is printed at a position shifted from the intersection 205 of the lattice 203 in either the up, down, left, or right direction. The information in the four directions (up, down, left and right) can be 2-bit information. In other words, each point 201 has 2 bits of information, and 6 × 6 36 intersections 205 and points 201 positioned above, below, left, and right have 6 × 6 × 2 = 72 bits. Become. The Anoto sheet 15 is recorded as position information by changing the vertical and horizontal arrangement of the points 201 for each of the 6 × 6 36 intersection areas.

  The digital pen 11 photographs the Anoto paper 15 by the camera 117 50 to 100 times per second, detects the arrangement of the points 201 by the optical module 115, and acquires the positional information of the Anoto paper 15 from the detected arrangement. In this manner, the digital pen 11 can record which position on the anoto sheet 15 is entered when the user performs handwriting input.

  An area called a start pidget 211 is provided at the upper left position of the Anoto sheet 15. When the user checks the start pidget 211 with the digital pen 11, the optical module 115 acquires the position information of the start pidget 211. The digital pen 11 is programmed to store or transmit the input position information after acquiring the position information of the start pidget 211. At this time, whether to transmit or store the position information is determined in advance according to the position information. When storing position information, handwritten input information can be generated using the stored position information.

  In addition, an area called a transmission pidget 213 is provided at the lower right position of the Anoto sheet 15. When the user checks the transmission pidget 213 with the digital pen 11, the optical module 115 acquires position information of the transmission pidget 213. The digital pen 11 is programmed to transmit data when the position information of the transmission pidget 213 is acquired, and transmits handwritten input information to the mobile phone 13 connected by the USB 131 or the wireless communication system 133. In this way, the user can transmit the handwritten input information stored in the digital pen 11 to the connected mobile phone 13 by checking the area of the transmission pidget 213 with the digital pen 11.

  In addition to this, the Anoto sheet 15 can contain various information by arranging special codes according to the arrangement of the points 201. For example, if a pidget that specifies a color is prepared and information for specifying a color is put in the area, handwritten input information after checking the pidget can be converted into image data of the specified color. .

  Then, the processing content of the reservation system in this invention is demonstrated. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the reservation system according to the present invention.

  The digital pen 11 includes a code pattern reading / analysis unit 1111, a position information transmission unit 1112, and a communication unit 1113.

  The code pattern reading / analyzing unit 1111 is a unit that reads a code based on the arrangement of the points 201 printed on the Anoto sheet 15 and analyzes the read code. The code is read by the arrangement of the points 201 printed on the Anoto paper 15 by the optical module 115. Further, the read code is analyzed by the CPU 123 executing the program.

  The location information transmitting unit 1112 is a unit that transmits the reservation information selected by the user to the server 24. Transmission is performed by the CPU 123 executing a program stored in the memory 125. The position information transmission unit 1112 selects data to be transmitted and causes the communication unit 1113 to perform transmission.

  The communication unit 1113 is a unit for the digital pen 11 to exchange data with the server 24. Communication is performed via the mobile phone 13 by the USB 131 or the wireless communication system 133. Communication between the mobile phone 13 and the server 24 may be via the Internet 10, or a dedicated communication network or the like may be used.

  The server 24 includes position information receiving means 240, information transmitting means 241, communication means 242, inquiry means 243, paper information storage means 244, and database 245.

  The position information receiving unit 240 is a unit for receiving position information from the digital pen 11. Reception is performed by the CPU provided in the server 24 executing a program stored in the memory provided in the server 24. The position information receiving means 240 causes the communication means 242 to receive position information.

  The information transmission unit 241 is a unit for transmitting result information to the PC 17. The transmission is performed by the CPU provided in the server 24 executing a program stored in the memory provided in the server 24. The information transmission unit 241 causes the communication unit 242 to transmit position information.

  The communication unit 242 is a unit for the server 24 to exchange data with the digital pen 11 and the PC 17. Communication is performed by a modem or the like provided in the server 24.

  The inquiry unit 243 is a unit that makes an inquiry to the database 245 to determine whether or not a reservation corresponding to the position information is possible based on the position information received from the digital pen 11. The inquiry unit 243 compares the received position information with the sheet information stored in the sheet information storage unit 244, and determines the reservation content.

  Thereafter, the inquiry unit 243 inquires the database 245 for the determined reservation content, and determines whether or not reservation is possible. The inquiry unit 243 outputs the determined reservation availability to the PC 17 as result information.

  The sheet information storage unit 244 is a storage unit that stores information about which position of the sheet the position information received from the digital pen 11 corresponds to, and what reservation content the corresponding sheet position is. Information is stored by a hard disk or the like provided in the server 24.

  The database 245 is a storage unit that stores information related to reservations as a database. Information is stored by a hard disk or the like provided in the server 24. The database 245 is inquired about the reservation content determined by the paper information storage unit 244 based on the position information received from the digital pen 11. The contents are also rewritten when the reservation contents are determined.

  The PC 17 includes a communication unit 170, an information reception unit 171, and a display unit 172.

  The communication unit 170 is a unit for the PC 17 to exchange data with the server 24. Communication is performed by a modem or the like provided in the PC 17.

  The information receiving unit 171 is a unit for receiving result information and reservation information from the server 24. Reception is performed by the CPU provided in the PC 17 executing a program stored in the memory provided in the PC 17. The information receiving unit 171 causes the communication unit 170 to receive result information and reservation information.

  The display unit 172 is a unit for allowing the user to visually recognize the result information and the reservation information received by the information receiving unit 171. The display means 172 is performed by a display provided in the PC 17.

  Next, the process flow will be described. FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram showing a processing flow of the reservation system in the present invention. Here, a case where a seat reservation is performed will be described as an example.

  A specific example of the annotation sheet in this embodiment is shown in FIG. The Anoto paper 30 shown in FIG. 6 is printed with points 201 having the same diameter so that the outer circumferences are in contact with the intersections 205 of the lattice 203 at regular intervals, like the Anoto paper 15 shown in FIG. The Anoto sheet 30 includes a start pidget 211, a transmission pidget 213, a confirmation area 215, and an input area 217. The start pidget 211 and the transmission pidget 213 are the same as those of the Anoto sheet 15 shown in FIG.

  In the confirmation area 215, the seat layout is printed, and the user can check whether the seat printed at the checked position in the confirmation area 215 can be reserved by checking the confirmation area 215. Check.

  The input area 217 is an area where the user performs handwriting input. Specifically, the confirmation area 215 is checked, and as a result, reservation is possible. When the user wants to execute the reservation, the reservation person information is input by handwriting input. When the handwritten input of the reservation information is completed, the user checks the transmission pidget 213 and transmits the reservation information by handwriting input.

  Next, the processing flow will be specifically described. First, the user checks the start pidget 211 of the Anoto paper 30 using the digital pen 11 (S11). The digital pen 11 recognizes the pattern of the point printed on the start pidget 211 by the code pattern reading / analysis unit 1111 and connects to the server 24 (S12). At this time, pre-processing necessary for other reservations may be performed.

  Thereafter, the user uses the digital pen 11 to check a position where the confirmation area 215 is to be reserved (S13). The digital pen 11 recognizes the pattern of the point printed in the confirmation area 215 by the code pattern reading / analysis unit 1111, and outputs the position information of the checked position based on the recognized point pattern to the position information transmission unit 1112. (S14).

  The position information transmitting unit 1112 outputs an instruction to the communication unit 1113 to output the input position information to the server 24. The communication unit 1113 transmits the position information to the server 24 according to an instruction from the position information transmission unit 1112.

  The server 24 causes the communication unit 242 to receive the position information by the position information receiving unit 240. When receiving the position information from the digital pen 11, the position information receiving unit 240 outputs the received position information to the inquiry unit 243.

  When receiving the position information, the inquiry unit 243 refers to the paper information storage unit 244 and acquires seat information corresponding to the position information (S15). FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the paper information storage unit 244. As shown in FIG. 7, the sheet information storage unit 244 includes dedicated identifier information 2440, range information 2441, and seat information 2442.

  The identifier information 2440 is unique identification information prepared for each sheet. The range information 2441 is information indicating the area of the Anoto sheet that has been entered, and is recorded in association with the seat information 2442. For example, (10, 20, 20, 30) shown in FIG. 7 indicates a rectangular area whose upper left coordinate position is (10, 20) and whose upper right coordinate position is (20, 30). The seat information 2442 is information indicating a seat corresponding to the area indicated by the range information 2441. For example, (10, 20, 20, 30) shown in FIG. 7 is an area indicating “one row A seats”.

  When receiving the position information, the inquiry unit 243 determines seat information by referring to which range of the range information 2441 the received position information is. For example, if the position information is (12, 28), the coordinates are within the range (10, 20, 20, 30) of the range information 2441 shown in FIG. Become.

  When the inquiry unit 243 acquires the seat information, the inquiry unit 243 queries the database 245 for the acquired seat information, determines whether or not a seat corresponding to the acquired seat information can be reserved, and obtains the result information based on the determination result. Generate (S16).

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the database 245. The database 245 includes identifier information 2450, a reservation database number 2451, and a reservation database 2452. The identifier information 2450 and the reservation database number 2451 are stored in association with each other, and the reservation database of which reservation database number recorded in the reservation database number 2451 is the reservation information for the sheet corresponding to the identifier recorded in the identifier information 2450. Can be referred to.

  The reservation database 2452 stores seats and reservation numbers in association with each other. The reservation number “None” indicates that no reservation has been made and reservation is possible. The reservation number is a number determined based on the reservation person information. When the reservation number is recorded, it indicates that the seat has been reserved. If it is only necessary to know whether or not there is a reservation, it may be a reservation flag based on 1-bit information of “none” and “present” instead of the reservation number. The reservation confirmation unit may be assigned a plurality of bits such as a seat, a block, a time, and a date so that the seat is filled but another seat in the block can be reserved.

  When the inquiry unit 243 acquires the seat information, the inquiry unit 243 refers to the acquired seat information to the database 245 and generates result information. For example, if the contents of the database 245 are the contents of the example shown in FIG. 8, the row A seats do not have a reservation number and can be reserved, so the result information is information that can be reserved. If there are only two types of necessary result information, reservation is possible or impossible, the result information may be 1-bit data of 0 if reservation is impossible and 1 if reservation is possible.

  When the inquiry unit 243 generates the result information, the inquiry unit 243 outputs the generated result information to the information transmission unit 241. Upon receiving the result information, the information transmission unit 241 outputs an instruction to the communication unit 242 to output the received result information to the digital pen 11. The communication unit 242 transmits result information to the PC 17 in accordance with an instruction from the information transmission unit 241 (S17).

  The PC 17 causes the communication unit 170 to receive the result information by the information receiving unit 171. When receiving the result information from the server 24, the information receiving unit 171 outputs the received result information to the display unit 172.

  When the result information is input from the information receiving unit 171, the display unit 172 displays the result according to the received result information (S 18). The display means 172 displays whether or not the seat checked by the user can be reserved by displaying sentences or images such as “1 row A seats can be reserved” and “2 rows B seats are already reserved”. To the user. At this time, the seat layout may be displayed as an image, and notification may be made by a method such as coloring reserved seats.

  In this manner, the reservation system according to the present invention does not require knowledge of operating a dedicated terminal, and can make a reservation confirmation by using a pen. Further, by using a network, reservation confirmation can be performed without taking time.

Embodiment 2 of the Invention
After confirming the reservation by the method according to the first embodiment of the invention, it is possible to actually make a reservation. The reservation confirmation method according to the second embodiment of the invention is the same as that of the first embodiment of the invention, and a description thereof will be omitted here.

  When the user confirms the result information displayed by the display means 172 provided in the PC 17, it is possible to determine whether or not the seat at the checked position can be reserved. With reference to the sequence diagram shown in FIG. 9, the flow of processing when an actual reservation is made when reservation is possible will be described.

  If the seat at the checked position can be reserved and the user wants to make a reservation, the user inputs the reservation person information into the input area 217 of the Anoto sheet 30 by handwriting (S21). The reservation information entered at this time is information necessary for the reservation, such as the user's name, address, and payment method. Other information may be added as necessary, and unnecessary information may be deleted.

  At this time, the code pattern reading / analyzing unit 1111 stores the reservation person information input by the user (S22). The code pattern reading / analyzing unit 1111 immediately transmits the position information when the input position is the confirmation area 215, but does not immediately transmit when the handwritten input is performed in the input area 217. Reservant information is stored as handwritten information.

  The decision whether to transmit or store is made based on the information stored in the memory 125. For example, position information corresponding to the input area 217 is stored in the memory 125, and transmission is not performed when the position information recognized by the code pattern reading / analysis unit 1111 corresponds to the position information stored in the memory 125. It is good also as. Conversely, position information for immediate transmission may be stored in the memory 125.

  When the input of the reservation information is completed, the user checks the transmission pidget 213 (S23). The digital pen 11 recognizes the pattern printed on the start pidget 211 by the code pattern reading / analyzing unit 1111 and transmits the reservation person information stored by the communication unit 1113 (S24). At this time, it is possible to improve security by encrypting and transmitting the reservation information. Further, the encryption level may be changed according to the contents of the reservation person information.

  A plurality of encryption methods can be considered, but any method may be used. For example, when the digital pen 11 and the server 24 are connected via the Internet 10, it is preferable to perform encryption using an SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocol. When the digital pen 11 and the server 24 are connected via the mobile phone 13 and the digital pen 11 and the mobile phone 13 are wirelessly connected by the Bluetooth (registered trademark) system, the digital pen 11 and the mobile phone 13 are connected. In the meantime, it is preferable to perform encryption based on the Bluetooth standard and transmit the encrypted data.

  In addition, when an encryption method capable of changing the encryption level is used, the encryption level can be changed according to the contents of the reservation information. For example, if the credit card number is included in the information entered as the payment method for the reservation information, the credit card number is encrypted with the encryption level raised, otherwise the normal encryption is performed, Send the encrypted reservation information. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the safety | security at the time of transmission / reception of important information.

  When the server 24 receives the reservation information by the communication means 242, the server 24 stores the reservation information received in association with the seat based on the position information transmitted earlier in the database 245 (S25). In this way, the seat reservation is completed. Thereafter, even if another user tries to make a reservation for the same seat using the system, since the reservation person information is stored in the database 245, the result information that the reservation is impossible is generated by the inquiry means 243. The same seat cannot be reserved.

  When the server 24 completes the storage of the reservation person information in the database 245, the information transmission unit 241 in the server 24 outputs an instruction to the communication unit 242 to transmit completion information indicating the completion of the reservation to the PC 17. The communication unit 242 transmits completion information to the PC 17 in accordance with an instruction from the information transmission unit 241 (S26).

  The PC 17 causes the communication unit 170 to receive the completion information through the information receiving unit 171. When receiving the completion information from the server 24, the information receiving unit 171 outputs the received completion information to the display unit 172 (S27). The display means 172 notifies the user that the reservation of the seat reserved by the user has been completed by displaying a sentence or an image such as “A row A seat reserved”, for example.

  In this manner, the reservation system according to the present invention does not require knowledge of operating a dedicated terminal, and can make a reservation by using a pen. Further, by using a network, it is possible to make a reservation without taking time.

Other Embodiments of the Invention
In the above example, the server 24 performs processing as a single server, but this may be performed by a plurality of servers according to function. Further, the result of writing with a plurality of digital pens may be displayed on one PC.

  In the above example, the reservation result is displayed only by display on the display terminal. However, this may be notified by a notification means provided in the digital pen. For example, when the digital pen acquires the determination result information and can make a reservation, notification can be made by vibrating the digital pen, vibrating the LED provided in the digital pen, or the like.

It is a schematic diagram which shows the whole structure of the reservation system in this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the digital pen in this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of Anoto paper in this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the reservation system in this invention. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of a process of the reservation system in this invention. It is a figure which shows the specific structural example of the Anoto paper in this invention. It is a figure which shows the specific structural example of the paper information in this invention. It is a figure which shows the specific structural example of the database in this invention. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of a process of the reservation system in this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Internet 11 Digital pen 13 Mobile phone 15 Anoto paper 24 Server 30 Anoto paper 111 Increfill 113 Pressure sensor 115 Optical module 117 Camera 119 Light irradiation device 121 Battery 123 CPU
125 Memory 129 Clock 131 USB
133 Wireless communication system 135 Vibrator 127 LED
170 communication means 171 information reception means 172 display means 201 point 203 grid 205 intersection 211 start pidget 213 transmission pidget 215 confirmation area 217 input area 240 position information reception means 241 information transmission means 242 communication means 243 inquiry means 244 paper information storage means 245 database 1111 Code pattern reading / analysis means 1112 Position information transmission means 1113 Communication means 2440 Identifier information 2441 Range information 2442 Seat information 2450 Identifier information 2451 Reservation database number 2452 Reservation database

Claims (8)

A reservation system comprising a sheet, a pen for filling in the sheet, a server connected to the pen so as to be communicable, and a display terminal connected to be able to communicate with the server,
The paper is printed with a pattern indicating position information corresponding to the position where the pen is filled in, and the reservation target information for specifying the reservation target is printed in a visible manner.
The pen has means for acquiring the position information in accordance with the position where the entry has been made on the paper, and means for transmitting the acquired position information to the server via a terminal or directly,
The server determines whether the position information transmitted from the pen is received, means for specifying a reservation target according to the received position information, and whether the specified reservation target can be reserved. Means for generating determination result information, and means for transmitting the generated determination result information to the display terminal,
The reservation system, wherein the display terminal includes means for receiving the result information from the server and means for displaying based on the result information. The pen has means for storing identification information unique to the pen, and means for transmitting position information in association with the identification information,
The server includes means for receiving the position information in association with the identification information, storage means for pre-registering and storing the pen identification information, and the identification information associated with the received position information is the storage means. Based on the determination result by determining whether the identification information of the pen stored in the device matches, and as a result of the determination, whether or not the reservation corresponding to the received position information can be made only when both match The reservation system according to claim 1, further comprising means for generating result information. The pen further includes
Means for acquiring handwritten information written on the paper;
The reservation system according to claim 1, further comprising means for transmitting the acquired handwritten information to the server. The pen further includes
Means for encrypting the handwritten information;
Means for transmitting the encrypted handwritten information to the server;
The server further includes:
Means for receiving the encrypted handwritten information;
The reservation system according to claim 3, further comprising means for decoding the received handwritten information.   The reservation system according to claim 4, wherein the encryption unit performs encryption by changing an encryption level according to a position where writing is performed.   The reservation system according to claim 1, wherein communication between the pen and the server and communication between the server and the display terminal use the Internet.   The reservation system according to claim 1, wherein communication between the pen and the server is performed via a mobile phone.   8. The reservation system according to claim 7, wherein communication between the pen and the mobile phone is performed by a Bluetooth method.

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