JP2007068031A - Mobile phone terminal, electronic settlement system and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mobile phone terminal, electronic settlement system and method thereof in which a user compliant with a mobile manner can enjoy economical merits so as to remarkably contribute to mobile manner establishment. <P>SOLUTION: When a start sensor 21 detects passage through a ticket examination gate, a terminal operating mode setting section 22 sets an operating mode of a mobile phone terminal 5 to a silent mode and an acoustic circuit 24 stops sounding ring-tones. If the silent mode is continued in a charging state based on a determination result of an operating mode determination section 28, a point calculation section 29 sends discount data to an information storage section 23. The information storage section 23 reduces the charge based on the discount data from the point calculation section 29 at the time of charge settlement. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic payment technology using a mobile phone terminal, and in particular, a user who complies with the manner of use of a mobile phone terminal (hereinafter referred to as a mobile manner) in an environment in which a communication state is restricted receives a predetermined merit. The present invention relates to a mobile phone terminal that contributes to the establishment of mobile manners and an electronic payment technology using the mobile phone terminal.

  In recent years, mobile phone terminals have become widespread, and accordingly, mobile manners that do not disturb the surroundings when using mobile phone terminals have become a social problem. Specifically, in public transportation such as railways and aircraft, public facilities such as libraries and halls, and in places where an unspecified number of people enter and exit such as theaters, movie theaters, restaurants, etc. Stop is desired. In particular, in the vicinity of priority seats on airplanes and railroads, severely restricted areas are set in which communication itself must be stopped in consideration of the impact on aircraft equipment and pacemakers.

  Therefore, as in Patent Document 1, when a mobile phone terminal that takes a call mode enters an area where the communication state is restricted, a mode switching signal is sent to the mobile phone terminal to change the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal from the call mode to the pager. Techniques such as switching to a mode have been proposed. However, in this prior art, when the mobile phone terminal receives the mode switching signal after entering the communication restricted area, the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal is automatically switched to the pager mode, so the user is forced to restrict the communication. You will feel it. That is, it cannot be said that the mobile manner based on independence is observed, and the user may receive an impression that his / her intention is ignored, and there is a risk of repulsion from the user.

As a technique for solving such a drawback, a wireless communication system of Patent Document 2 has been proposed. In this prior art, when passing through the ticket gate that becomes the entrance of the communication restriction area, the local transmission / reception unit on the ticket gate side requests communication restriction from the mobile phone terminal, accepts the request at the mobile phone terminal, and further, on the ticket gate side The local transmission / reception unit asks for confirmation of acceptance. According to this technique, the user is convinced by himself and restricts communication and respects the user's intention, so there is no fear of rebound from the user who uses the system.
JP-A-7-245782 JP 2002-199457 A

  However, in the wireless communication system of Patent Document 2, acceptance and acceptance confirmation regarding communication restriction must be performed every time the ticket gate that is the entrance to the communication restriction area is passed. For this reason, when there are many transfers and the ticket gate is frequently entered and exited, the user may become troublesome to neglect the communication restriction. As a result, the utilization rate of the system is low, and it has been difficult to establish a mobile manner.

  By the way, recently, an electronic payment system that uses a mobile phone terminal to pay a fee has been attracting attention. In this system, a mobile phone terminal is brought close to a predetermined device to perform short-range wireless communication, process payment information related to billing to a user, and exchange payment information with components of an electronic payment system. ing. This electronic payment system using a mobile phone terminal can be used in various fields, such as fee settlement on railways, subways, and airplanes, and admission payments to concerts, etc.

  By the way, the mobile phone terminal with a settlement function as described above has a function of detecting a state change on the user side such as a balance change due to fee settlement. However, in a mobile phone terminal used in an electronic payment system, the state change detection function is specialized only for the payment function, and the payment function does not operate in cooperation with other functions. Therefore, mobile phone terminals and electronic payment systems with a payment function have never contributed to improving mobile manners.

  As described above, mobile phone terminals are deeply penetrating into social life, and it is an urgent task to thoroughly implement mobile manners by restricting the communication state in a predetermined area. However, in the prior art, since the user's independence was neglected or the operation was too complicated to respect the user's intention, the mobile manner was not established. In addition, mobile phone terminals with a payment function and electronic payment systems using the same have not been linked to technology for establishing mobile manners.

  The present invention has been proposed in view of such a situation, and the purpose of the present invention is to enable a user who complies with mobile manners to enjoy economic merits and thereby make a significant contribution to the establishment of mobile manners. It is to provide an electronic payment system and method thereof.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention of claim 1 exchanges the payment information with the payment information processing means for processing the payment information related to the billing to the user and the components of the electronic payment system. A mobile phone terminal having a settlement information communication means, and as an operation mode of the mobile phone terminal, any one of a communication mode for performing communication, an acoustic ringing / ringing sound, or a communication restriction mode for stopping communication itself An operation mode setting means for setting the crab, a communication restriction area detection means for detecting entry / exit to a communication restriction area in which the communication state is restricted, and an operation mode storage means for storing the operation mode in the charging state in the mobile phone terminal And the payment information communication means uses the information related to the operation mode stored by the operation mode storage means as reference information for the payment information. Serial characterized by being configured to notify, to the electronic payment system.

  In the invention of claim 1 having the above-described configuration, in order to notify the electronic payment system of the information on the operation mode in the charging state as the reference information of the payment information, has the user maintained the communication restriction mode in the charging state? It is possible to notify the electronic payment system side whether or not the mobile manner has been observed. Therefore, it is possible to accumulate evaluations for users who observe mobile manners on the electronic payment system side.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the mobile phone terminal according to the first aspect, the operation mode determination means for determining whether or not the communication restriction mode is maintained during the charging state, and the determination result of the operation mode determination means On the basis of this, a discount processing means for performing discount processing for normal charging according to a predetermined calculation formula is provided.

  The invention of claim 7 is a system using the mobile phone terminal having the payment information processing means, the payment information communication means and the operation mode setting means, and a user of the mobile phone terminal based on the payment information In the electronic payment system for charging to the mobile phone terminal, the operation mode storage means for storing the operation mode in the charge state in the mobile phone terminal, and the information related to the operation mode stored in the operation mode storage means, the reference information of the payment information And a predetermined calculation based on the determination result of the operation mode determination means and the operation mode determination means for determining whether or not the communication restriction mode is maintained while the operation mode state of the mobile phone terminal is in a charging state. The present invention is characterized in that discount processing means for performing discount processing for normal charging according to the equation is provided.

  The invention of claim 8 is the method of using the mobile phone terminal having the payment information processing means, the payment information communication means, and the operation mode setting means, in view of the invention of claim 7 from the viewpoint of the method. In the electronic payment method for charging the user of the mobile phone terminal based on the payment information, an operation mode storage step for storing an operation mode in a charging state in the mobile phone terminal; and the operation mode storage Operation mode determination for acquiring information related to the operation mode stored in the step as reference information for the payment information and determining whether or not the communication restriction mode is maintained while the operation mode state of the mobile phone terminal is in a charging state Based on the determination result in the step and the operation mode determination step, a discount for performing discount processing for normal charging according to a predetermined calculation formula It is characterized by comprising the process steps.

  In the present invention having the above configuration, the mobile phone terminal is notified of the operation mode information of the mobile phone terminal in the charging state as reference information of the payment information, and the mobile phone terminal is in the charging state based on the reference information. If the operation mode determination means determines that the communication restriction mode has been maintained, the user recognizes that the mobile manner has been observed, and the discount processing means performs a discount process for normal charging according to a predetermined calculation formula. Also, if the operation mode determination means determines that the mobile phone terminal did not maintain the communication restriction mode during the charge state, the discount processing means recognizes that the user did not comply with the mobile manner and the discount processing means discounts the charge to the user. The normal settlement process is carried out without calculating.

  As described above, according to the present invention, when electronic payment is performed using a mobile phone terminal, a user who observes the mobile manner can receive an economic advantage such as a discount on billing. The enjoyment of economic benefits is a strong motivation for users to protect mobile manners, and the mobile manners can be firmly established.

  In addition, even though the main purpose is to obtain merits, users are actively implementing communication restrictions on their own intentions, so there is no awareness that they are forcibly restricted, and they have autonomy. You can feel that you are following mobile manners. Such a user's feeling also acts favorably for the electronic settlement system to which the present invention is applied, and also leads to an improvement in system utilization. In addition, the fields where electronic payment systems are spreading are overlapped with the fields where mobile manners are required, such as trains and airplanes, so if electronic payment systems according to the present invention become widespread, mobile manners will penetrate deeper. A synergistic effect can be expected.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the mobile phone terminal according to the first or second aspect, the operation mode setting means changes the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal from the communication mode to the communication restriction mode at the start of a charging state. It is characterized in that it is configured to return from the communication restriction mode to the communication mode at the end of the switching or charging state.

  In the mobile phone terminal according to the third aspect described above, since the mode is automatically switched to the communication restriction mode when being charged, the user is not bothered by operations such as mode switching acceptance and acceptance confirmation. Therefore, it becomes easy to practice mobile manners. Further, when the billing state ends, the normal communication mode is restored, so that the usability of the mobile phone terminal is not lowered.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the mobile phone terminal according to any one of the first to third aspects, a timer is provided that starts when the mobile phone terminal enters a billing state, and the operation mode setting means includes the timer When the mobile phone terminal expires, the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal is switched from the communication mode to the communication restriction mode.

  In such a fourth aspect of the invention, when the mobile phone terminal enters the charging state, the timer is started, and when the mobile phone terminal expires, the operation mode setting means changes the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal from the communication mode to the communication restriction mode. Switch. That is, immediately after the start of charging, the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal is not switched from the communication mode to the communication restriction mode, but the operation mode is switched with a delay corresponding to the expiration time of the timer.

  Therefore, even when the mobile phone terminal enters the charging state, the normal communication mode is maintained only for the expiration time of the timer, and the telephone call and communication at the start of the charging state can be continued to the end. For this reason, for example, if the time of entering the ticket gate of a station is the start of billing, the communication mode will continue when you stay at the home from when you pass the ticket gate until you get on the train. Can ensure excellent usability.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the mobile phone terminal according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, if the radio field strength is weakened as the mobile phone terminal moves, A handover processing unit for performing connection, and the handover processing unit is configured to stop the handover processing when the mobile phone terminal enters a charging state, and the operation mode setting means includes: When the communication state of the mobile phone terminal is forcibly disconnected due to the stop, the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal is switched from the communication mode to the communication restriction mode.

  In the invention of claim 5 as described above, when the mobile phone terminal enters the billing state, the handover processing unit stops and reconnection with the radio base station having high radio field strength is prevented. Therefore, if the mobile phone terminal moves and does not receive radio waves from the connected wireless base station, the communication is forcibly disconnected. At this time, the operation mode setting means switches the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal from the communication mode to the communication restriction mode.

  That is, in the invention of claim 5, as in the invention of claim 4, immediately after entering the billing state, the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal does not switch from the communication mode to the communication restriction mode, but the connected wireless base station As long as the radio wave arrives from the station, the communication mode is maintained even after the mobile phone terminal enters the billing state. Therefore, for example, if the time to enter the ticket gate of the station is the start of billing, the communication mode will continue when you stay at the home from the time you pass the ticket gate until you get on the train. Good usability can be maintained.

  A sixth aspect of the present invention is the mobile phone terminal according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, further comprising movement detection means for detecting continuous vibration of the mobile phone terminal caused by a user's walking, etc. The mode setting means is configured to switch the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal from the communication restriction mode to the communication mode when the movement detection means detects continuous vibration of the mobile phone terminal. It is said.

  The inventions of claims 4 and 5 described above are inventions that improve the usability of the mobile phone terminal by continuing the communication mode to some extent at the start of the charging state, while the invention of claim 6 ends the charging state. The communication mode was revived a little before that to improve the usability of mobile phone terminals. For example, if the billing ends at the ticket gate of a station, the distance from the train to the ticket gate is long at large terminal stations. Users who have been restricted from communication on the train have a strong desire to resume communication immediately after getting off the train, so if they are forced to use mobile manners until they exit the ticket gate, they will be frustrated.

  By the way, in areas where communication conditions are restricted, the user is sitting or standing in the building as well as in the vehicle (even if the vehicle itself is moving), and the user moves greatly. Never do. In this way, users in the communication restricted area are usually in a stopped state, so if a nearby person is talking on a mobile phone terminal, it will stay for a long time and feel uncomfortable. Mobile manners are a problem.

  Conversely, even if a nearby person is talking on a mobile phone terminal, if the person passes by, he / she does not stay close to himself / herself, so there is little discomfort. In other words, even if a person standing in a seat such as a train or hall is using a mobile phone terminal in the normal communication mode, the surrounding people rarely feel that the mobile manner has been broken.

  Therefore, in the invention of claim 6, if the movement sensing means senses that the mobile phone terminal continuously vibrates when the user gets off the train or the like, the communication restriction mode is set even before the billing state ends. It can be canceled. As a result, the mobile phone terminal can be used in the communication mode without losing the billing discount if the user gets off the train and is not in conflict with the mobile manners.

  As described above, according to the mobile phone terminal, the electronic payment system and the method of the present invention, the information on the operation mode in the charging state is sent to the electronic payment system as the reference information of the payment information, Since only users who comply with mobile manners can obtain discounts on billing, users can actively protect mobile manners and can greatly contribute to the establishment of mobile manners.

[1. First Embodiment]
Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “embodiment”) will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

[1-1. Constitution〕
[1-1-1. overall structure〕
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the first embodiment is an electronic payment system 10 using a mobile phone terminal 5 having a railway fee settlement function, which includes a railway company database 1, an in-house network 2, and the like. , It is constructed from an entrance side sensor 3 for fee settlement, an exit side sensor 4 for fee settlement, and a mobile phone jamming device 6. In the railway adopting the present embodiment, the inside of the train and the station premises are set as areas where the communication state of the mobile phone terminal 5 is restricted, and the ticket gate that starts and ends charging at the mobile phone terminal 5 Is the gateway to the restricted communication area.

  The database 1 analyzes and accumulates the contents of the mobile phone terminal 5 sent from the sensors 3 and 4 via the network 2. Sensors 3 and 4 are installed in a ticket gate at the station, and perform short-distance wireless communication when the mobile phone terminal 5 approaches, and relay communication with the network 2.

  Further, since the ticket gate of the station is used as the entrance / exit of the communication restriction area, the sensors 3 and 4 together with the communication interface on the mobile phone terminal 5 side, communication restriction area detection means for detecting the entry / exit of the mobile phone terminal 5 with respect to the communication restriction area. Will play the role of Further, the mobile phone jamming device 6 is a device that suppresses the use of the mobile phone terminal 5, and is attached to a gate located between the train at the home end.

[1-1-2. Configuration of mobile phone terminal 5]
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile phone terminal 5. The cellular phone terminal 5 includes an activation sensor 21, a terminal operation mode setting unit 22, an information storage unit 23, an acoustic circuit 24, a radio unit 25, an operation mode storage unit 27, an operation mode determination unit 28, and a point calculation unit 29. .

  As an operation mode in the communication function of the cellular phone terminal 5, there are a normal communication mode, a silent mode in which the ringing and ringing sounds are stopped, and a non-communication mode in which the communication itself is stopped. Among these, the silent mode is the communication restriction mode required in the communication restriction area. The mobile phone terminal 5 has basically the same configuration as that of the computer device, and has a performance that can be sufficiently used as a PDA even when the communication function is stopped.

  The start sensor 21 is a part that performs short-range wireless communication with the sensors 3 and 4 for fee settlement, and sends information related to charging such as start and end of charging to the information storage unit 23. Information about the boarding station or the getting-off station is exchanged. Further, the activation sensor 21 sends the ticket gate passage information to the terminal operation mode setting unit 22.

  The terminal operation mode setting unit 22 is a part that changes the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 in response to an operation mode command by a user operation or the ticket gate passage information from the charging function activation sensor 21. More specifically, the terminal operation mode setting unit 22 takes the following settings. That is, when the terminal operation mode setting unit 22 inputs a silent mode command by a user operation, and when the activation sensor 21 detects passage of a ticket gate through communication with the entrance side sensor 3, the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 is detected. Is set to silent mode and a control signal is sent to the acoustic circuit 24.

  Further, when a non-communication mode command is input by a user operation, the terminal operation mode setting unit 22 sets the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 to the non-communication mode and sends a control signal to the radio unit 25. Furthermore, when the terminal operation mode setting unit 22 inputs a communication mode command by a user operation, and when the activation sensor 21 detects passage of the ticket gate through communication with the exit side sensor 4, the operation of the mobile phone terminal 5 is performed. The mode is set to the communication mode, and a control signal is sent to the acoustic circuit 24 and the radio unit 25.

  The acoustic circuit 24 is a circuit that performs control related to ringing of a ringing tone and a ringing tone by a control signal from the terminal operation mode setting unit 22, and is a part that realizes a silent mode by stopping the ringing of the ringing tone and ringing tone. is there. The wireless unit 25 is a part that controls the stop and transmission of radio waves according to the control signal from the terminal operation mode setting unit 22, implements the non-communication mode by stopping radio waves, and realizes the communication mode by transmitting radio waves. .

  The information storage unit 23 is a part that performs a subtraction process from pre-stored electronic money as the execution of charging by a signal from the charging function activation sensor 21. Specifically, when entering the ticket gate, it communicates with the entrance side sensor 3 to start subtraction of the initial boarding fee, and when exiting the ticket gate, it communicates with the exit side sensor 4 to subtract the fee settlement according to the boarding distance. To end the billing. The information storage unit 23 is a part for discounting the settlement fee based on discount data from a point calculation unit 29 described later at the time of fee settlement.

  The operation mode storage unit 27 includes a mode identification flag, and stores the state of the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 by turning it on and off. The operation mode determination unit 28 is a part that determines whether or not the mobile phone terminal 5 has maintained the operation mode by checking the state of the mode identification flag. Based on the determination result of the operation mode determination unit 28, the point calculation unit 29 calculates a discount fee for normal charging according to a predetermined calculation formula when the silent mode is continued in the charging state, and stores data on the discount points. This is the part sent to the information storage unit 23.

[1-2. Operation)
Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described using the flowchart of FIG. The flow chart of FIG. 3 explains the operation when the silent mode is set in the station premises and during boarding.

  When a user of the mobile phone terminal 5 uses a railroad that can be used for payment at the mobile phone terminal 5, when the user passes the ticket gate for boarding, the entrance of the mobile phone terminal 5 is brought closer to the entrance side sensor 3 The side sensor 3 recognizes the mobile phone terminal 5 and notifies the activation sensor 21 of the charging function of the ticket gate passage information. The activation sensor 21 sends charging start information to the information storage unit 23, and the information storage unit 23 starts charging the initial boarding fee (ST1).

  The operation mode storage unit 27 sets a mode identification flag (ST2). In addition, the activation sensor 21 relays the ticket gate passage information to the terminal operation mode setting unit 22. Upon receiving the ticket gate passage information from the activation sensor 21, the terminal operation mode setting unit 22 sets the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 to the silent mode and sends a control signal to the acoustic circuit 24.

  The acoustic circuit 24 receives the control signal from the terminal operation mode setting unit 22, stops the ringing of the ringing tone and the ringing tone, and realizes the silent mode (ST3). Accordingly, the mobile phone terminal 5 in the charging state takes the silent mode while the user is on the train. As a result, even if a situation such as an incoming call occurs, there is no discomfort to the surrounding people, and mobile manners have been put into practice.

  While the user of the mobile phone terminal 5 is on board, the change of the operation mode in the mobile phone terminal 5 is confirmed (ST4), and when the operation mode is changed, the mode identification flag is cleared (ST5). Further, when there is no change in the operation mode, the mode identification flag is set.

  When the user of the mobile phone terminal 5 gets off and passes through the ticket gate again (ST6), the sensor 4 moves the mobile phone terminal 5 closer to the exit side sensor 4 as in the case of getting on. The activation sensor 21 is notified of the information that has been recognized and passed through the ticket gate. The activation sensor 21 relays the information passed through the ticket gate to the terminal operation mode setting unit 22, and the terminal operation mode setting unit 22 releases the stop of the acoustic circuit 24 and returns to the normal communication mode (ST7).

  When the user of the mobile phone terminal 5 passes the exit side sensor 4 to get off, the operation mode determination unit 28 checks the mode identification flag (ST8), and if the mode identification flag remains set (the flag is on) ), It is determined that the silent mode has been continued while the user is in the charging state, in other words, the user is not performing an act of inconvenience other people during the ride.

  In this case, the point calculation unit 29 calculates a discount point for charging the user according to a predetermined calculation formula (ST9), and sends the discount data to the information storage unit 23. The information storage unit 23 that has received the discount data subtracts the discounted fare when subtracting the adjusted fare from the electronic money accumulated in advance (ST10).

  On the other hand, when the operation mode determination unit 28 confirms the mode identification flag (ST8), if the mode identification flag is cleared (flag is off), the silent mode is interrupted during the ride, and the ride is in progress. It is determined that a ringing tone or a ringing tone has been heard and an annoyance to surrounding people has been performed. In this case, the information storage unit 23 performs subtraction based on the normal fare instead of the discounted fare when subtracting the adjusted fare from the electronic money accumulated in advance (ST11).

[1-3. Effect)
The effect of this embodiment having the above configuration is as follows. That is, if the operation mode determination unit 28 determines that the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 is maintained in the silent mode within the communication restriction area in the station premises and in the train, the user observes the mobile manner. The point calculation unit 29 calculates a discount for charging the user, and the fee is settled with the discount fee. Such an economic merit triggers the user to protect the mobile manner and can contribute to the establishment of the mobile manner.

  Moreover, even if it is a selfish opportunity to receive an economic merit for the user, the mobile manner is still complied with. Therefore, there is no impression that the communication is forcibly restricted, and the utilization of the electronic payment system does not decrease due to repulsion.

  In addition, since the present embodiment is an electronic payment system applied to railway fee settlement, it is directly connected to the observance of mobile manners and the economic benefits received by users, and can contribute to the spread of electronic payment systems. Furthermore, a synergistic effect that mobile manners can penetrate more deeply by improving system utilization can be expected.

  In the present embodiment, if the mobile phone terminal 5 passes through the ticket gate that is the entrance / exit of the communication restricted area, the acoustic circuit 24 is automatically stopped and switched to the silent mode. Therefore, the user can easily practice mobile manners without being bothered by operations such as acceptance of mode switching and acceptance confirmation. Furthermore, when the mobile phone terminal 5 passes through the ticket gate again and exits the communication restriction area, the stop of the acoustic circuit 24 is released, so that there is no concern that the usability of the mobile phone terminal 5 is reduced.

[2. Second Embodiment]
[2-1. Constitution〕
The second embodiment is applied to an electronic payment system for processing airline mileage services, and the database 1 is that of an airline. However, the basic configuration is the same as the configuration shown in the block diagram of FIG.

  In 2nd Embodiment, the entrance side sensor 3 and the exit side sensor 4 are sensors for mileage adjustment, and are installed in a boarding gate. The activation sensor 21 is a sensor for activating the mileage settlement function. The information storage unit 23 is an information storage unit that performs a predetermined mile addition process as execution of mileage settlement by a signal from the activation sensor 21.

  Further, the point calculation unit 29 calculates a bonus mile for normal mileage settlement according to a predetermined calculation formula based on the determination result of the operation mode determination unit 28, and calculates a bonus mile for sending this bonus mile to the information storage unit 23. Part. Note that the configuration of the operation mode storage unit 27 is exactly the same as in the first embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, since the inside of the aircraft is set as a communication restricted area, the required operation mode is a non-communication mode in which communication itself is stopped. Accordingly, the terminal operation mode setting unit 22 sets the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 to the non-communication mode and controls the wireless unit 25 when the sensor 21 detects passage of the boarding gate through communication with the entrance side sensor 3. A signal is sent.

[2-2. Operation)
The flowchart in FIG. 4 describes the operation when the non-communication mode is set in the aircraft. When the user of the mobile phone terminal 5 uses an airline that performs the mileage service on the mobile phone terminal 5, when the user passes the boarding gate for boarding, the mobile phone terminal 5 is brought closer to the entrance side sensor 3. The entrance side sensor 3 recognizes the mobile phone terminal 5 and notifies the passage information of the boarding gate to the activation sensor 21 of the mileage settlement function. The activation sensor 21 sends mileage settlement start information to the information storage unit 23, and the information storage unit 23 starts mileage settlement (ST21).

  The operation mode storage unit 27 sets a mode identification flag (ST22). In addition, the activation sensor 21 relays boarding pass information to the terminal operation mode setting unit 22. Upon receiving the ticket gate passage information from the activation sensor 21, the terminal operation mode setting unit 22 sets the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 to the non-communication mode and sends a control signal to the radio unit 25.

  The wireless unit 25 receives the control signal from the terminal operation mode setting unit 22 and performs control related to stopping of the radio wave, thereby realizing the non-communication mode (ST23). Therefore, the mobile phone terminal 5 takes the non-communication mode while the user is on the aircraft. As a result, mobile manners have been put into practice without fear of adversely affecting aviation equipment.

  While the user of the mobile phone terminal 5 is on board, the change of the operation mode in the mobile phone terminal 5 is confirmed (ST24), and when the operation mode is changed, the mode identification flag is cleared (ST25). Further, when there is no change in the operation mode, the mode identification flag is set.

  When the user of the mobile phone terminal 5 gets off the aircraft and passes through the boarding gate again (ST26), the sensor 4 recognizes the mobile phone terminal 5 by bringing the mobile phone terminal 5 closer to the exit side sensor 4, The activation sensor 21 is notified of information passing through the boarding gate. The function activation sensor 21 relays information passed through the boarding gate to the terminal operation mode setting unit 22, and the terminal operation mode setting unit 22 releases the radio wave stop of the radio unit 25 and returns to the normal communication mode (ST27).

  When the user passes the exit side sensor 4, the operation mode determination unit 28 checks the mode identification flag (ST28). If the mode identification flag remains set (flag is on), the non-communication mode is set in the aircraft. Judge that continued. In this case, the point calculation unit 29 calculates bonus miles for normal mileage settlement according to a predetermined calculation formula (ST29), and sends bonus mile data to the information storage unit 23. Receiving the bonus mile data, the information storage unit 23 adds the bonus miles and performs mileage settlement (ST30).

  On the other hand, when the operation mode determination unit 28 confirms the mode identification flag (ST28), if the mode identification flag is cleared (flag is off), the non-communication mode is interrupted in the aircraft, and the mobile manner is activated. Judge that it was not protected. In this case, the information storage unit 23 performs normal mileage settlement (ST31).

[2-3. Effect)
According to the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, if the operation mode determination unit 28 determines that the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 maintains the non-communication mode in the aircraft that is within the communication restricted area, the mobile phone The user of the terminal 5 complies with the mobile manner, and the point calculation unit 29 calculates a bonus mile and adds this to the mileage settlement. In other words, the bonus mile is a motivation to protect mobile manners and can contribute to the establishment of mobile manners.

  In addition, while aiming to earn bonus miles, since the autonomy is working in compliance with mobile manners, the use of electronic payment systems will not decline. In addition, since this embodiment is an electronic payment system when using an aircraft, compliance with mobile manners is directly linked to economic merits, and a synergistic effect can be expected in terms of improving system usage and mobile manners.

[3. Third Embodiment]
[3-1. Constitution〕
Next, a third embodiment will be described. The third embodiment is an application example of the first embodiment using the mobile phone terminal 5 having a railway fee settlement function. The mobile phone terminal 5 includes a timer 26 as shown in FIG. . Other constituent elements are the same as those shown in FIG.

  In the third embodiment, the timer 26 is used to measure the timing for switching the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5. In other words, it is activated upon receipt of the ticket gate passage information from the activation sensor 21. The expiration signal of the timer 26 is sent to the operation mode setting unit 22. The operation mode setting unit 22 that has received the expiration signal of the timer 26 takes a non-communication mode and sends a control signal for stopping radio waves to the radio unit 25.

[3-2. Operation)
The flow chart of FIG. 6 explains the operation when the non-communication mode is taken in the station premises. When a user of the mobile phone terminal 5 uses a railroad that can be used for payment at the mobile phone terminal 5, when the user passes the ticket gate for boarding, the entrance of the mobile phone terminal 5 is brought closer to the entrance side sensor 3 The side sensor 3 recognizes the mobile phone terminal 5 and notifies the activation sensor 21 of the charging function of the ticket gate passage information. The activation sensor 21 sends charging start information to the information storage unit 23, and the information storage unit 23 starts charging the first boarding fee (ST41).

  The operation mode storage unit 27 sets a mode identification flag (ST42). Further, upon receipt of the ticket gate passage information from the activation sensor 21, the timer 26 is activated (ST43). When the timer 26 expires, the operation mode setting unit 22 receives the signal, sets the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 to the non-communication mode, and sends a control signal to the radio unit 25.

  The radio unit 25 receives the control signal from the terminal operation mode setting unit 22 and performs control related to the stop of the radio wave, thereby realizing the non-communication mode (ST44). Therefore, the mobile phone terminal 5 takes the non-communication mode while the user is on the train. As a result, even if there is a person with a pacemaker around, there is no fear of adversely affecting the device, and mobile manners with high morality can be practiced.

  While the user of the mobile phone terminal 5 is on board, the change of the operation mode in the mobile phone terminal 5 is confirmed (ST45), and when the operation mode is changed, the mode identification flag is cleared (ST46). Further, when there is no change in the operation mode, the mode identification flag is set.

  When the user of the mobile phone terminal 5 gets off and passes through the ticket gate again (ST47), the sensor 4 recognizes the mobile phone terminal 5 by bringing the mobile phone terminal 5 close to the exit side sensor 4, and the ticket gate. The activation sensor 21 is notified of information that has passed through the mouth. The activation sensor 21 relays the ticket gate passage information to the terminal operation mode setting unit 22, and the terminal operation mode setting unit 22 releases the radio wave stop of the radio unit 25 and returns to the normal communication mode (ST48).

  When the user of the mobile phone terminal 5 passes the exit side sensor 4 to get off, the operation mode determination unit 28 checks the mode identification flag (ST49), and if the mode identification flag remains set (the flag is on) ), It is determined that the non-communication mode has continued during the ride, in other words, the mobile manner has been protected during the ride.

  In this case, the point calculation unit 29 calculates a discount point for charging the user according to a predetermined calculation formula (ST50), and sends the discount data to the information storage unit 23. The information storage unit 23 that has received the discount data subtracts the discounted fare when subtracting the adjusted fare from the electronic money accumulated in advance (ST51).

  On the other hand, when the operation mode determination unit 28 confirms the mode identification flag (ST49), if the mode identification flag is cleared (the flag is off), non-communication is interrupted during the ride, It is determined that the mobile phone terminal 5 is in a communication state. In this case, the information storage unit 23 performs subtraction based on the normal fare, not the discount fare, when subtracting the settlement fare from the electronic money accumulated in advance (ST52).

[3-3. Effect)
The third embodiment having the above configuration has the following effects in addition to the first embodiment. That is, in the third embodiment, when the mobile phone terminal 5 passes the ticket gate, the timer 26 is started, and the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 is switched from the communication mode to the non-communication mode when the timer expires. . That is, according to the present embodiment, after the user of the mobile phone terminal 5 enters the ticket gate, the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 is not immediately switched to the non-communication mode, but only for the expiration time of the timer 26. Will continue in communication mode and then enter non-communication mode.

  For this reason, when communication is performed when the user of the mobile phone terminal 5 enters the ticket gate, this can be continued. And if the communication is likely to be long, you can tell the other party that you are going to get on the train, so there is no hindrance to compliance with mobile manners. In addition, the communication mode can be continued until the expiration time of the timer 26 from when passing through the ticket gate to when getting on the train, even when staying at the home, and the mobile phone terminal 5 can ensure good usability.

  As an application example of the present embodiment, a control unit for the timer 26 may be provided in the mobile phone terminal 5, and the control unit may receive a timer control signal for determining the counter value of the timer 26 from the entrance side sensor 3. That is, when the mobile phone terminal 5 passes through the ticket gate, the entrance sensor 3 notifies the activation sensor 21 of the passing information and simultaneously sends a control signal to the control unit of the timer 26. Then, the control unit determines the counter value of the timer 26 based on the received control signal.

  According to the above embodiment, the counter value of the timer 26 can be changed flexibly according to the scale of the station where the entrance side sensor 3 is installed. In other words, when a user passes through a ticket gate of a terminal such as Tokyo or Shinjuku where the arrival and departure of the train frequently takes place, it takes only a short time from the ticket gate to the train. The sensor 3 sends a control signal having a short counter value (e.g., expires in 5 minutes) to the mobile phone terminal 5 side. For this reason, when the user gets on the train, the timer 26 surely expires, and the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 can be set to the non-communication mode.

  The entrance side sensor 3 at the local station sends a control signal having a long counter value (e.g., expiring in 10 minutes) to the mobile phone terminal 5 because the train arrival / departure interval is long. As a result, the timer 26 expires while waiting for a train and the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 can be prevented from changing to the non-communication mode, and the usability of the mobile phone terminal 5 is ensured even when the home stay time is long. can do.

[4. Fourth Embodiment]
[4-1. Constitution〕
The fourth embodiment is an application example of the first embodiment, and includes a handover processing unit 30 as shown in FIG. Other constituent elements are the same as those shown in FIG.

  In the fourth embodiment, the handover processing unit 30 is a part that performs reconnection with a radio base station having a higher radio wave intensity when the radio wave intensity is weakened as the mobile phone terminal 5 moves. When the handover processing unit 30 receives the ticket gate passage information from the activation sensor 21, the handover processing unit 30 stops the handover processing, and if the information of the current base station is lost as the mobile phone terminal 5 moves, the handover processing unit 30 can move between the base stations. Communication is forcibly disconnected. The operation mode setting unit 22 switches the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal from the communication mode to the communication restriction mode when the communication state of the mobile phone terminal 5 is forcibly disconnected due to the stop of the handover processing unit 30. It has become.

[4-2. Operation)
The flow chart of FIG. 8 describes the operation when the mobile phone terminal 5 is in the non-communication mode in the station premises. When a user of the mobile phone terminal 5 uses a railroad that can be used for payment at the mobile phone terminal 5, when the user passes the ticket gate for boarding, the entrance of the mobile phone terminal 5 is brought closer to the entrance side sensor 3 The side sensor 3 recognizes the mobile phone terminal 5 and notifies the activation sensor 21 of the charging function of the ticket gate passage information. The activation sensor 21 sends charging start information to the information storage unit 23, and the information storage unit 23 starts charging the first boarding fee (ST61).

  The operation mode storage unit 27 sets a mode identification flag (ST62). In addition, the activation sensor 21 sends the ticket gate passage information to the handover processing unit 30, and in response to this, the handover processing unit 30 stops the handover function. As a result, even if the radio field intensity is weakened, the wireless base station is not reconnected with a higher radio field intensity.

  In other words, it is possible to move between base stations because the handover function is stopped when the current base station information is lost while the current base station information is confirmed (ST63). First, the communication state of the polar mobile phone terminal 5 is forcibly disconnected. In this case, the operation mode setting unit 22 switches the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 from the communication mode to the communication restriction mode, and sends a control signal to the radio unit 25.

  The wireless unit 25 receives the control signal from the terminal operation mode setting unit 22 and performs control related to stopping of the radio wave, thereby realizing the non-communication mode (ST64). Therefore, the mobile phone terminal 5 takes the non-communication mode while the user is on the train. As a result, as with the third embodiment, even if there is a person with a pacemaker around, there is no concern of adversely affecting the device, and a mobile manner with high morality is realized.

  While the user of the mobile phone terminal 5 is on board, the change of the operation mode in the mobile phone terminal 5 is confirmed (ST65), and when the operation mode is changed, the mode identification flag is cleared (ST66). Further, when there is no change in the operation mode, the mode identification flag is set.

  When the user of the mobile phone terminal 5 gets off and passes through the ticket gate again (ST67), the sensor 4 recognizes the mobile phone terminal 5 by bringing the mobile phone terminal 5 closer to the exit side sensor 4, and the ticket gate. The activation sensor 21 is notified of information that has passed through the mouth. The activation sensor 21 relays the ticket gate passage information to the terminal operation mode setting unit 22, and the terminal operation mode setting unit 22 releases the radio wave stop of the radio unit 25 and returns to the normal communication mode (ST68).

  When the user of the mobile phone terminal 5 passes the exit side sensor 4 to get off, the operation mode determination unit 28 checks the mode identification flag (ST69), and if the mode identification flag remains set (the flag is on) ), It is determined that the non-communication mode has continued during boarding, in other words, no action has been taken to disturb other people during boarding.

  In this case, the point calculation unit 29 calculates discount points for charging the user according to a predetermined calculation formula (ST70), and sends the discount data to the information storage unit 23. The information storage unit 23 that has received the discount data subtracts the discounted fare when subtracting the adjusted fare from the electronic money accumulated in advance (ST71).

  On the other hand, when the operation mode determination unit 28 confirms the mode identification flag (ST69), if the mode identification flag is cleared (flag is off), the silent mode is interrupted during the ride, and the ride is in progress. It is determined that a ringing tone or a ringing tone has been heard and an annoyance to surrounding people has been performed. In this case, the information storage unit 23 performs subtraction based on the normal fare instead of the discounted fare when subtracting the settlement fare from the electronic money accumulated in advance (ST72).

[4-3. Effect)
In the above fourth embodiment, the handover processing unit 30 stops when the mobile phone terminal 5 passes through the ticket gate. Therefore, the mobile phone terminal 5 cannot be moved between the base stations and communication is forcibly disconnected. The operation mode is a non-communication mode. That is, according to the fourth embodiment, the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal 5 is not switched to the non-communication mode immediately after entering the ticket gate, and the communication mode is continued as long as the information of the current base station is not lost. can do.

  For this reason, as in the third embodiment, even if the user of the mobile phone terminal 5 is communicating at the time of entering the ticket gate, this can be reliably continued. And if the communication is likely to be long, you can tell the other party that you are going to get on the train, so there is no hindrance to compliance with mobile manners. In addition, the communication mode can be continued even when staying at the home from when passing through the ticket gate to getting on the train, and the mobile phone terminal 5 can ensure good usability.

[5. Other embodiments]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the present invention includes a movement detection unit that detects continuous vibration of a mobile phone terminal that accompanies a user's walking, and the movement detection unit is a mobile phone. A configuration in which the operation mode setting unit switches the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal from the communication restriction mode to the communication mode when the continuous vibration of the terminal is detected is also included.

  As a specific example of the movement sensing means, a pedometer or the like may be used. If an operation signal is obtained from the pedometer continuously for a predetermined time, a user having a mobile phone terminal gets off the train or enters a communication restricted area It can be assumed that they are separated. Even if the mobile phone terminal is switched from the communication restriction mode to the communication mode after getting off the train, the mobile manner is protected without causing trouble to the surroundings.

  In addition, the present invention can be applied to various electronic settlement systems such as fee settlement and point settlement on railways, subways, and aircraft, and settlements at concerts and restaurants. Furthermore, even if it is a system that includes places where there is no real billing, such as a library, it is possible to improve user manner awareness by storing mobile manners as points, so mobile manners It is possible to contribute to the establishment of

The block diagram which shows the whole structure in 1st Embodiment which concerns on this invention. The block diagram of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart at the time of silent mode in 1st Embodiment. The flowchart at the time of non-communication mode in 2nd Embodiment. The block diagram of 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart at the time of non-communication mode in 3rd Embodiment. The block diagram of 4th Embodiment. The flowchart at the time of non-communication mode in 4th Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Database 2 ... Network 3 ... Entrance side sensor 4 ... Exit side sensor 5 ... Mobile phone terminal 6 ... Mobile phone obstruction device 10 ... Electronic payment system 21 ... Start sensor 22 ... Terminal operation mode setting part 23 ... Information storage part 24 ... Acoustic circuit 25 ... radio unit 26 ... timer 27 ... operation mode storage unit 28 ... operation mode determination unit 29 ... point calculation unit 30 ... handover processing unit

Claims (8)

A mobile phone terminal comprising payment information processing means for processing payment information related to billing to a user, and payment information communication means for exchanging the payment information with components of an electronic payment system,
As an operation mode of the mobile phone terminal, an operation mode setting means for setting a communication mode for performing communication, and a communication restriction mode for stopping sounding of ringing / ringing sounds or the communication restriction mode for stopping communication itself,
An operation mode storage means for storing an operation mode in a charging state in the mobile phone terminal;
The mobile phone terminal, wherein the payment information communication means is configured to notify the electronic payment system of information related to the operation mode stored in the operation mode storage means as reference information of the payment information. An operation mode determination means for determining whether or not the communication restriction mode is maintained during the charging state;
The mobile phone terminal according to claim 1, further comprising discount processing means for performing discount processing for normal charging according to a predetermined calculation formula based on a determination result of the operation mode determination means.   The operation mode setting means is configured to switch the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal from the communication mode to the communication restriction mode at the start of a charging state, and return from the communication restriction mode to the communication mode at the end of the charging state. The mobile phone terminal according to claim 1 or 2, wherein Providing a timer that is activated when the mobile phone terminal enters a charging state;
The operation mode setting means is configured to switch the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal from the communication mode to the communication restriction mode when the timer expires. The mobile phone terminal according to item 1. When the radio field intensity is weakened with the movement of the mobile phone terminal, it has a handover processing unit that performs reconnection with a radio base station having a higher radio field intensity,
The handover processing unit is configured to stop the handover process when the mobile phone terminal enters a charging state,
The operation mode setting means switches the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal from the communication mode to the communication restriction mode when the communication state of the mobile phone terminal is forcibly disconnected due to the stop of the handover processing unit. The mobile phone terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the mobile phone terminal is configured as follows. Comprising movement detection means for detecting continuous vibration of the mobile phone terminal accompanying a user's walking,
The operation mode setting means is configured to switch the operation mode of the mobile phone terminal from the communication restriction mode to the communication mode when the movement detection means detects continuous vibration of the mobile phone terminal. The mobile phone terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5. An electronic payment system that uses the mobile phone terminal having the payment information processing means, the payment information communication means, and the operation mode setting means, and charges a user of the mobile phone terminal based on the payment information In the system,
An operation mode storage means for storing an operation mode in a charging state in the mobile phone terminal;
Information on the operation mode stored by the operation mode storage means is acquired as reference information for the payment information, and it is determined whether or not the communication restriction mode is maintained while the operation mode state of the mobile phone terminal is in a charging state. An operation mode determination means;
An electronic settlement system comprising discount processing means for performing discount processing for normal charging according to a predetermined calculation formula based on the determination result of the operation mode determination means. An electronic payment method that uses the mobile phone terminal having the payment information processing means, the payment information communication means, and the operation mode setting means, and charges a user of the mobile phone terminal based on the payment information In the method
An operation mode storage step of storing an operation mode in a charging state in the mobile phone terminal;
Information on the operation mode stored in the operation mode storage step is acquired as reference information for the payment information, and it is determined whether or not the communication restriction mode is maintained while the operation mode state of the mobile phone terminal is in a charging state. An operation mode determination step to perform,
An electronic settlement method comprising a discount processing step of performing discount processing for normal charging according to a predetermined calculation formula based on a determination result in the operation mode determination step.

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