JP2011154714A - Locker device and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase the utilization factor of service equipment. <P>SOLUTION: A server device 40 is connected to rental locker equipment 10 providing a service of rental lockers and a client device 30 operated by an advertiser, via a network 1 and transmits advertisement information (advertisement data and coupon data) relating to the advertiser, which is accepted from the client device 30, to the rental locker equipment 10, and the rental locker equipment 10 provides a locker user with the advertisement information (advertisement data and coupon data) received from the server device 40. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a locker device and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a locker device and a control method thereof that can increase the utilization rate of service facilities.

  Conventionally, there is a so-called rental locker facility as a service facility. Such rental locker facilities are installed in shopping streets and shopping centers and basically collect locker fees from locker users and store luggage, but by placing advertisements on locker doors, Some also serve as an advertising tower.

  However, in the conventional rental locker equipment, there is a problem that the locker utilization rate cannot be increased because there is a natural limit to cheaper locker price.

  In other words, it is generally considered that the locker price of the rental locker facility is expensive, and even if it is a rental locker facility that also functions as an advertising tower, it is effective to simply place an advertisement on the locker door Because it is not a simple advertisement, there is a limit to cheaper locker price based on advertising revenue, and the locker usage rate could not be increased.

  On the other hand, in shopping streets and shopping centers, there are stores that refuse to enter the store for those who carry baggage, and stores that are inconvenient to walk around with baggage, and want to use rental locker facilities frequently The person should also exist potentially. In addition, there have been problems for stores, such as crowding inside the store and illegal activities such as shoplifting, etc., caused by visitors carrying luggage.

  The problems with conventional rental locker facilities are the same for other service facilities such as rental parking facilities installed in shopping streets and shopping centers. Service facilities such as rental locker facilities and rental parking facilities How to increase the utilization rate of the product is a very important issue.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a locker device capable of increasing the utilization rate of service equipment and a control method thereof.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides a plurality of article storage units for storing articles, a door body provided for each article storage unit for opening and closing the article storage unit, and the door body A locker device that locks the locking means by setting a personal identification number in an article storage unit and controlling the locking of the locking means, and controlling the unlocking of the locking means by inputting the personal identification number. The printing apparatus includes a print control unit that print-controls a personal identification number set in the article storage unit and advertisement information about the advertiser input from the outside on a predetermined medium.

  In the invention, the print control unit may include identification information for uniquely identifying the article storage unit, a personal identification number set in the article storage unit, and advertisement information regarding an advertiser input from the outside. Print control is performed on a predetermined medium.

  In addition, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the first medium on which a personal identification number is printed by the print control means and the second medium on which advertisement information is printed by the print control means are issued. To do.

  In the invention described above, the present invention is characterized in that the advertisement information is a coupon.

  Moreover, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the advertisement information is an advertisement.

  The present invention also includes a plurality of article storage units that store articles, a door provided for each article storage unit that opens and closes the article storage unit, and locking means that locks the door body. A locker device control method for controlling the locking of the locking means by setting a security code in a storage section and controlling the unlocking of the locking means by inputting the security code, wherein the security code is assigned to the article storage section. A locking control step for setting and locking the locking means; a printing control step for controlling printing of a personal identification number set in the article storage unit and advertisement information about the advertiser input from the outside on a predetermined medium; It is characterized by including.

  According to the present invention, since the personal identification number set in the article storage unit and the advertisement information related to the advertiser inputted from the outside are controlled to be printed on a predetermined medium, the user's personal identification number is stored incorrectly. It is possible to provide advertisement information to the user while preventing it.

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing the overall configuration of the advertisement information providing system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an external view showing the external appearance of the rental locker facility shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the rental locker facility illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of information stored in the fixed form DB shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of information stored in the advertisement DB illustrated in FIG. 3. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of information stored in the coupon DB illustrated in FIG. 3. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of information stored in the usage history DB illustrated in FIG. 3. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the client apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the server apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of information stored in the WebDB illustrated in FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of information stored in the advertisement DB illustrated in FIG. 9. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of information stored in the coupon DB illustrated in FIG. 9. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of information stored in the locker DB illustrated in FIG. 9. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of information stored in the member DB illustrated in FIG. 9. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of luggage storage by the rental locker facility shown in FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the operation panel when processing luggage storage by the rental locker facility. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a receipt and a coupon issued from the issuing unit when the luggage storage process is performed by the rental locker facility. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing associated with access from the rental locker facility shown in FIG. 1 to the server device. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing associated with access to the rental locker facility from the server apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of processing associated with access from the client apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1 to the server apparatus. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the output unit of the client device during processing associated with access from the client device to the server device. FIG. 22 is an external view showing the external appearance of another rental locker facility to which the present invention can be applied.

  Exemplary embodiments of a rocker device and a control method thereof according to the present invention will be explained below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Outline of advertising information provision system)
First, an outline of the advertisement information providing system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing the overall configuration of the advertisement information providing system according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, this advertisement information providing system is configured by connecting a rental locker facility 10, a client device 30, and a server device 40 via a network 1 so that they can communicate with each other.

  In this advertisement information providing system, the rental locker facility 10 is installed in a shopping street, a shopping center, or the like, and inherently collects a locker price from the locker user and deposits the locker user's luggage. In addition, the server device 40 is owned by the installer of the rental locker facility 10, and originally acquires the locker usage history (for example, the amount of the collected locker price) from the rental locker facility 10, It manages the usage history.

  And this advertisement information provision system can improve the locker utilization rate by not only keeping the luggage with the rental locker facility 10 but also providing advertisement information such as advertisements and coupons to the locker user. There is a feature in the point. That is, the server device 40 receives advertisement data and coupon data from the client device 30 owned by an advertiser such as a shopping street or a shopping center, and the rental locker facility 10 outputs and displays the advertiser's advertisement and also displays the locker user. Issue a coupon for the advertiser and discount the real locker usage fee.

  As a result, for the locker user, it is possible to deposit luggage at an inexpensive locker fee and to obtain an advertiser's coupon, so that the locker usage rate can be improved. Along with this, the installer of the rental locker facility 10 can obtain an advertising revenue from the advertiser and can expect an increase in the profit due to an improved locker utilization rate. In addition, advertisers such as shopping streets and shopping centers can expect an increase in the number of visitors through effective advertising and coupons, and the store visitors do not carry luggage, reducing congestion in the store and shoplifting. Anti-fraud can be expected.

  Here, the outline | summary of the process performed by each about the rental locker facility 10, the client apparatus 30, and the server apparatus 40 in an advertisement information provision system is demonstrated.

  The rental locker facility 10 (1) collects the locker price from the locker user and deposits the locker user's baggage, (2) acquires the advertisement data and coupon data of the advertiser from the server device 40, Processing to store advertisement data and coupon data, (3) processing to output and display an advertiser's advertisement, (4) processing to issue an advertiser's coupon to a locker user, and (5) locker usage status (for example, The usage history such as the collected locker price) and the coupon issuance status is stored, and the usage history is transmitted to the server device 40.

  The client device 30 (1) receives advertisement data and coupon data settings from the advertiser, and transmits the received advertisement data and coupon data to the server device 40. (2) coupons by the rental locker facility 10 A process of acquiring from the server device 40 the issuance status and the usage status of the server device 40 (for example, the number of setting changes of advertisement data and coupon data by the advertiser, the accounting status based on the contract, etc.) is executed.

  The server device 40 (1) acquires advertisement data and coupon data from the client device 30 and stores the advertisement data and coupon data, and (2) transmits the advertisement data and coupon data to the lending locker facility 10. (3) Processing to acquire usage history such as locker usage status (for example, amount of collected locker price) and coupon issue status from the rental locker facility 10, and store this usage history (4) ) Processing to calculate the billing status of the advertiser based on the usage history, (5) Coupon issuance status by the rental locker facility 10 and usage status of the server device 40 (for example, advertiser) in response to a request from the client device 30 The processing for transmitting the advertisement data and coupon data setting change count, billing status based on the contract, etc.) is executed.

  Below, regarding the advertisement information providing system according to the present embodiment, the configuration of the rental locker facility 10, the configuration of the client device 30, the configuration of the server device 40, the configuration of the network 1, the processing procedure of the luggage storage by the rental locker facility 10, A procedure of processing executed between the rental locker facility 10 and the server device 40 and a procedure of processing executed between the client device 30 and the server device 40 will be described in order.

(Configuration of rental locker facility 10)
First, the external configuration of the rental locker facility 10 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is an external view showing the external appearance of the rental locker facility 10 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the rental locker facility 10 is configured from a control unit 10a that controls the rental locker facility 10 and a locker unit 10b that actually stores the luggage.

  The control unit 10a has an operation panel 15, a coin slot 16a, a bill slot 16b, a coin slot 16c, and an issuing unit 17 on the front surface, and the locker unit 10b has a locker number. Each of the lockers 21 has a lamp 21a, a handle 21b, and a door 21c on the front surface.

  The rental locker facility 10 having such an external configuration is a centralized control type rental locker that deposits luggage by inputting a personal identification number. That is, when the locker user inputs a locker fee from the coin insertion slot 16a or the bill insertion slot 16b and inputs an arbitrary password (a number necessary for collecting the checked baggage) from the operation panel 15, the control unit 10a In addition to issuing a receipt and a coupon from the issuing unit 17, the lamp 21a of the locker 21 that can be kept is turned on.

  Following this, when the locker user opens the door 21c of the locker 21 in which the lamp 21a of the locker unit 10b is lit, puts luggage into the locker 21 and closes the door 21c, the control unit 10a The door 5 is locked by a locking solenoid (not shown) and the lamp 21a is turned off.

  Next, the internal configuration of the rental locker facility 10 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the rental locker facility 10 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the rental locker facility 10 includes a fixed form DB (database) 11, an advertisement DB 12, a coupon DB 13, a usage history DB 14, and a control unit 10 a wired to the locker unit 10 b. The operation panel 15, the money processing unit 16, the issuing unit 17, the communication control IF (interface) 18, the clock 19, and the control unit 20 are connected via a bus or the like so that data communication is possible. The The rental locker facility 10 is communicably connected to the network 1 via a communication device (not shown) such as a router and a dedicated line.

  Among these, the fixed form DB 11 is a database that stores information related to the fixed form displayed on the operation panel 15 and the fixed form issued from the issuing unit 17. Specifically, the information stored in the fixed form DB 11 includes, as shown in FIG. 4, “standby screen form, password input screen form, coupon selection screen form, locker number instruction screen form, locker receipt form, locker A fixed form name such as “coupon form,...” And contents of each fixed form are associated with each other.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4, the name of the store that can issue coupons is additionally displayed in the blank field of “Coupon selection screen form”, and luggage can be stored in the blank field of “Locker number instruction screen form”. The number of the locker 21 is additionally displayed. Also, in the “Locker Receipt Form” field, the start date and time of use of the locker 21, the number of the locker 21 where the luggage can be stored, and the password entered by the locker user are additionally printed. In the blank, a coupon issuance date and time, a store name to which the coupon can be applied, a specific content of the coupon, and a bar code representing print information on the coupon are additionally printed.

  The advertisement DB 12 is a database that stores information related to advertisements displayed on the operation panel 15. Specifically, the information stored in the advertisement DB 12 is displayed on the operation panel 15 as shown in FIG. 5, the member ID for uniquely identifying the advertiser (member), the advertiser's store name, and the like. And the advertisement period indicating the period during which the advertisement data is effectively displayed on the operation panel 15 are associated with each other.

  The coupon DB 13 is a database that stores information related to coupons issued from the issuing unit 17. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the information stored in the coupon DB 13 includes a member ID for uniquely identifying an advertiser (member) and an advertiser's store name printed on the coupon. The contents of the coupon data printed on the coupon and the issue period indicating the period during which the coupon is effectively issued from the issuing unit 17 are associated with each other.

  The usage history DB 14 is a database that stores information on the usage status of each locker 21 and the coupon issue status by the issuing unit 17. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the information stored in the usage history DB 14 includes a locker number for uniquely identifying each locker 21 and a password entered by the locker user when using the locker 21. A start time indicating the use start date and time of the locker 21; an end time indicating the use end date and time of the locker 21; a member ID for uniquely identifying a coupon issued to the locker user; The locker price collected at the time of use is related to each other.

  The operation panel 15 is input / output means for receiving various inputs to the control unit 10a from the locker user and displaying and outputting various information to the locker user (that is, a device that exhibits the functions of a display and a touch panel). . Specifically, input of a personal identification number and selection of a coupon are accepted from the locker user, and advertisement data and guidance information regarding the use of the locker 21 are displayed to the locker user (see FIG. 16).

  The money processing unit 16 is a processing unit that collects a locker price for the locker 21. Specifically, the locker fee is received from the coin insertion slot 16a or the bill insertion slot 16b, and the locker price is stored in a money storage unit (not shown). Throw change.

  The issuing unit 17 is a processing unit that issues a locker receipt and a locker coupon. Specifically, print data constituted by inputting predetermined information into the “rocker receipt form” or “rocker coupon form” shown in FIG. 4 is printed on a predetermined medium such as paper, and this is printed on a receipt or coupon. (See FIG. 17).

  The communication control IF 18 is a processing unit that performs communication control between the rental locker facility 10 and the network 1. The clock 19 is a processing unit that generates a system clock for determining the current date and time.

  The control unit 20 is a processing unit that has a control program such as an OS (Operating System), a program that defines various processing procedures, and an internal memory for storing necessary data, and executes various processes using these. Functionally, the display control unit 20a, the locker control unit 20b, the issue control unit 20c, the DB processing unit 20d, and the access control unit 20e are conceptually configured.

  Among these, the display control unit 20 a is a processing unit that creates various screens displayed on the operation panel 15 and controls screen display by the operation panel 15. Specifically, at the time of standby before the locker price is inserted, the standby screen form of the standard form DB 11 shown in FIG. 4 and the advertisement data of the advertisement DB 12 shown in FIG. ) Are displayed on the operation panel 15 according to a predetermined order (see FIGS. 16A and 16B).

  When the locker price is inserted, the password input screen form of the standard form DB 11 shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the operation panel 15 (see FIG. 16C), and when an arbitrary password is input, 6 is displayed on the operation panel 15 with the store name of the coupon DB 13 shown in FIG. 6 (limited to valid issuance period) added to the blank of the coupon selection screen form of the fixed form DB 11 shown in FIG. (See (d)). Subsequently, when a predetermined coupon is selected, the luggage retrieved based on the usage history DB 14 shown in FIG. 7 can be stored in the blank space of the locker number instruction screen form of the fixed form DB 11 shown in FIG. What added the number of the locker 21 is displayed on the operation panel 15 (refer FIG.16 (e)).

  The locker control unit 20b is a processing unit that controls the unlocking and unlocking of each locker 21 of the locker unit 10b and calculates the locker price. Specifically, when the locker price is inserted, the locker 21 that can store the luggage is searched based on the usage history DB 14 shown in FIG. 7, and the lamp 21a of the locker 21 that can store the luggage is turned on. . Then, after the door 21c of the locker 21 is opened, when the luggage is put into the locker 21 and the door 21c is closed, the door 5 is locked by a locking / unlocking solenoid (not shown) and the lamp 21a Turn off the light. Further, when the checked baggage is withdrawn, the locker price is calculated with reference to the start time and end time of the usage history DB 14 shown in FIG.

  The issuance control unit 20 c is a processing unit that creates print data of receipts and coupons issued from the issuance unit 17 and controls issuance by the issuance unit 17. Specifically, the current date and time indicated by the clock 19, the locker number displayed on the locker number instruction screen of the operation panel 15 and the personal identification number of the operation panel 15 are entered in the blank of the locker receipt form of the fixed form DB 11 shown in FIG. The issuer 17 issues a receipt printed with the password entered on the screen.

  Further, in the blank space of the locker coupon form of the fixed form DB 11 shown in FIG. 4, the current date and time indicated by the clock 19, the store name selected on the coupon selection screen of the operation panel 15, the coupon data of the coupon DB 13 shown in FIG. The coupon printed on the coupon selection screen is printed with the bar code indicating the print information on the coupon added and printed.

  The DB processing unit 20d is a processing unit that performs information registration with respect to the fixed form DB 11, the advertisement DB 12, the coupon DB 13, and the usage history DB 14. Specifically, when information on a new or changed fixed form is acquired from the server device 40, the acquired information on the fixed form is newly or updated and registered in the fixed form DB 11 (see FIG. 4).

  In addition, when information about new or changed advertisement data is acquired from the server device 40, information about the acquired advertisement data is newly or updated registered in the advertisement DB 12, while information about an advertisement period has passed is stored in the advertisement DB 12. (See FIG. 5). Similarly, when information related to new or changed coupon data is acquired from the server device 40, information related to the acquired coupon data is newly or updated registered in the coupon DB 13, while the issue period has passed. Is deleted from the coupon DB 13 (see FIG. 6).

  When the door 21c is locked with the luggage stored in the locker 21, the DB processing unit 20d inputs the locker user in association with a predetermined locker number (the number of the locker 21 storing the luggage) in the use history DB 14. Use of the personal identification number, the current time (start time) indicated by the clock 19, the member ID for uniquely identifying the coupon issued to the locker user, and the collected amount of the locker price collected when using the locker A new history is registered (see FIG. 7).

  The access control unit 20 e is a processing unit that controls access processing between the rental locker facility 10 and the server device 40. Specifically, a predetermined set time indicating the timing for transmitting the use history stored in the use history DB 14 to the server device 40 is stored, and when the clock 19 has passed the predetermined set time, the server device 40 is stored. By accessing, the usage history is transmitted, and control is performed so as to receive information related to the advertisement data and coupon data.

  In addition, by accessing the rental locker facility 10 from the server device 40 instead of accessing the server device 40 from the rental locker facility 10, information related to advertisement data and coupon data is transmitted to the rental locker facility 10, and the server device It is also possible to control 40 to receive the usage history.

  Now, the configuration of the rental locker facility 10 has been described so far, but each illustrated component is functionally conceptual and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. For example, each processing function by the rental locker facility 10, particularly each processing function by the control unit 20, is realized by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a program interpreted and executed by the CPU. It can also be realized as hardware based on wired logic.

  Furthermore, the specific form of distribution / integration of the rental locker facility 10 is not limited to that shown in the figure, and all or a part thereof is functionally or physically distributed / integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads. Can be configured. For example, the usage history DB 14 may be configured independently as a usage history device, or the advertisement DB 12 and the coupon DB 13 may be integrally configured as one DB.

(Configuration of client device 30)
Next, the configuration of the client device 30 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the client device 30 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the client device 30 includes a control unit 31, a ROM 32, a RAM 33, an HD 34, an input unit 35, an output unit 36, an input / output control IF 37, and a communication control IF 38. It is configured to be connected so as to be capable of data communication via, for example.

  Among these, the control unit 31 has a Web browser 31a in terms of functional concept. This Web browser 31a basically performs display control (browsing processing) for interpreting Web data provided from the server device 40 and displaying it on a monitor described later (see FIG. 21).

  The control unit 31 can be realized entirely or arbitrarily by a CPU and a program interpreted and executed by the CPU. That is, the ROM 32 or the HD 34 stores computer programs for giving instructions to the CPU in cooperation with an OS (Operating System) and performing various processes. This computer program is executed by being loaded into the RAM 33 and constitutes the control unit 31 in cooperation with the CPU.

  However, this computer program may be stored in an application program server connected to the client apparatus 30 via an arbitrary network 1, and may be downloaded in whole or in part as necessary. Alternatively, all or an arbitrary part of each control unit can be realized as hardware by wired logic or the like.

  The input unit 35 performs various inputs to the client device 30, for example, input of a member ID and password on a login screen, selection of a service on a menu screen, data input on an advertisement data setting change screen, data input on a coupon data setting change screen, and the like. It is a processing unit to accept. (See FIGS. 21A to 21D). Note that a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, and the like can be used as the input unit 35, and a monitor described later also realizes a pointing device function in cooperation with the mouse.

  The output unit 36 receives Web data received from the server device 40, for example, a login screen for inputting a member ID and password, a menu screen for selecting a service, and an advertisement data setting change for inputting information related to advertisement data. Usage / billing status for reporting usage history such as screens, coupon data setting change screens for entering information related to coupon data, locker usage status (for example, amount of collected locker price) and coupon issuance status A processing unit that displays a confirmation screen or the like (see FIGS. 21A to 21E). As the output unit 36, a monitor (including a home television) can be used.

  The input / output control IF 37 is a processing unit that performs input / output control between the input unit 35 and the output unit 36 and the control unit 31, and the communication control IF 38 performs communication control between the client device 30 and the network 1. It is a processing unit.

  The client device 30 having such a configuration is, for example, a mobile communication such as a personal computer, a workstation, a home game machine, an Internet TV, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or a mobile phone or a PHS (Personal Handy Phone System). It can be realized by a terminal. The client device 30 is connected to the network 1 via a telephone line or a dedicated line with a communication device such as a modem, TA, or router, and has a predetermined communication protocol (for example, TCP / IP Internet). The server device 40 can be accessed according to the protocol.

(Configuration of server device 40)
Next, the configuration of the server device 40 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the server device 40 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the server device 40 includes a Web DB 41, an advertisement DB 42, a coupon DB 43, a locker DB 44, a member DB 45, a clock 46, a communication control IF 47, a control unit 48, a bus and the like. And connected so that data communication is possible. The server device 40 is communicably connected to the network 1 via a communication device (not shown) such as a router and a dedicated line.

  Among these, the WebDB 41 is a database that stores various types of Web data to be transmitted to the client device 30. Specifically, the information stored in the WebDB 41 is, as shown in FIG. 10, “login screen, menu screen, advertisement data setting change screen, coupon data setting change screen, usage / billing status confirmation screen,. Such Web data names are associated with the contents of each Web data.

  The advertisement DB 42 is a database that stores information related to advertisements transmitted to the rental locker facility 10. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the information stored in the advertisement DB 42 includes a member ID for uniquely identifying an advertiser (member), an advertiser's store name, and an operation of the rental locker facility 10. The content of the advertisement data displayed on the panel 15, the advertisement period indicating the period during which the advertisement data is effectively displayed on the operation panel 15, the update date and time indicating the date and time when these pieces of information were set and registered in the advertisement DB 42, the advertisement The locker facility ID for uniquely identifying the locker facility 60 to be displayed is configured to be associated with each other. Although not shown in FIG. 11, the advertisement DB 42 can also store information on advertisement data (reserved advertisement data) to be displayed in the future and advertisement data (old advertisement data) that has already been displayed.

  The coupon DB 43 is a database that stores information related to coupons transmitted to the rental locker facility 10. Specifically, the information stored in the coupon DB 43 is issued from the member ID for uniquely identifying the advertiser (member) and the issuing unit 17 of the rental locker facility 10 as shown in FIG. The store name of the advertiser printed on the coupon, the content of the coupon data printed on the coupon, the issue period indicating the period in which the coupon is issued effectively from the issuing unit 17, and these information are set and registered in the coupon DB 43. The update date and time indicating the date and time that has been issued and the rental locker facility ID for uniquely identifying the loan locker facility 60 that is the subject of the coupon issue are associated with each other. Although not shown in FIG. 12, the coupon DB 43 can also store information on coupon data (reservation coupon data) to be issued in the future and coupon data (old coupon data) that has already been issued.

  The locker DB 44 is a database that stores information related to the usage history acquired from the rental locker facility 10. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the information stored in the locker DB 44 is updated by information on a rental locker facility ID for uniquely identifying the rental locker facility 10 and information on the advertisement DB 12 of the rental locker facility 10. An advertisement data update date and time indicating the date and time of registration, a coupon data update date and time indicating the date and time when the information in the coupon DB 13 of the rental locker facility 10 is updated and registered, and a date and time when information relating to the usage history from the rental locker facility 10 is obtained. Membership ID for uniquely identifying a coupon issued to a locker user included in the usage history income date and time and the usage history acquired from the rental locker facility 10 (this calculates the number of coupons issued for each member) ) And are configured in association with each other.

  The member DB 45 is a database that stores information on advertisers (members). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the member DB 45 includes a member ID for uniquely identifying a member, a password given to the member, a store name of the member printed on the coupon, and the server device 40. Contract form (for example, advertisement data update count, coupon data update count, coupon issue count, etc. depending on the number of coupons issued, etc.) Fixed billing contracts that do not comply with these), member usage history (advertising data update count, coupon data update count, coupon issue count), and the billing status of the member calculated based on the contract form and usage history Configured in association with each other.

  The clock 46 is a processing unit that generates a system clock for determining the current date and time. The communication control IF 47 is a processing unit that performs communication control between the server device 40 and the network 1.

  The control unit 48 is a processing unit that has a control program such as an OS (Operating System), a program that defines various processing procedures, and an internal memory for storing necessary data, and executes various processes using these. Functionally, the request interpreter 48a, the browsing processor 48b, the authentication processor 48c, the DB processor 48d, the accounting processor 48e, and the access controller 48f are conceptually configured.

  Among these, the request interpretation unit 48a is a processing unit that interprets the request contents from the client device 30 and the rental locker facility 10 and delivers the processing to other units of the control unit 48 according to the interpretation result. Specifically, the request contents from the client device 30 include a connection request, a login request by inputting a member ID and a password, a transmission request for an advertisement data setting change screen by selection on the menu screen, and coupon data by selection on the menu screen as well. There are a transmission request for a setting change screen, and a transmission request for a usage / billing status confirmation screen by selection on the menu screen.

  The request contents from the rental locker facility 10 include a request for uploading a usage history stored in the usage history DB 14 and a request for downloading information related to advertisement data and coupon data stored in the advertisement DB 42 and the coupon DB 43.

  The browsing processing unit 48 b is a processing unit that generates and transmits Web data of various screens displayed on the client device 30. Specifically, when a connection request is received from the request interpretation unit 48a, a login screen is acquired from the WebDB 41, and when authentication by the authentication processing unit 48c is successful, a menu screen is acquired from the WebDB 41 (FIG. 21). (See (a) and (b)).

  Further, when a transmission request for the advertisement data setting change screen is received from the request interpreter 48a, the member DB's advertisement data in the advertisement DB 42 is input to the advertisement data setting change screen of the Web DB 41 to create Web data, and the request When receiving a coupon data setting change screen transmission request from the interpreter 48a, the member data in the coupon DB 43 is input to the coupon data setting change screen of the WebDB 41 to create Web data, and the request interpreter 48a When a transmission request for a usage / billing status confirmation screen is received from a member, a member's usage history in the member DB 45 is entered on the usage / billing status confirmation screen of the WebDB 41 to create Web data (FIG. 21 (c)). And (e)).

  The authentication processing unit 48 c is a processing unit that performs user authentication of the client device 30 that accesses the server device 40. Specifically, when a login request is received by inputting a member ID and password from the request interpreter 48a, it is determined whether or not the input member ID and password match the original stored in the member DB 45, Only when they match, an instruction is given to the browsing processing unit 48b to transmit the menu screen.

  The DB processing unit 48d is a processing unit that performs information registration with respect to the Web DB 41, the advertisement DB 42, the coupon DB 43, the locker DB 44, and the member DB 45. Specifically, when information related to new or changed Web data is acquired from an external device or input unit (not shown), the acquired information related to Web data is registered in the Web DB 41 as new or updated (see FIG. 10).

  Further, when information related to new or changed advertisement data is acquired from the client device 30, the acquired information related to the advertisement data is newly or updated registered together with the update date and time in the advertisement DB 42 (see FIG. 11). Similarly, when information related to new or changed coupon data is acquired from the client device 30, the acquired information related to coupon data is newly or updated registered in the coupon DB 43 together with the update date and time (see FIG. 12).

  Moreover, when the information regarding the usage history stored in the usage history DB 14 is acquired from the rental locker facility 10, the acquired information regarding the usage history is newly registered in the locker DB 44 together with the update date and time. When the information related to the new or changed advertisement data or coupon data is transmitted, the transmitted date and time are updated and registered in the locker DB 44 as the updated date and time of the advertisement data and coupon data (see FIG. 13).

  Furthermore, when the information regarding the advertisement data in the advertisement DB 42 is updated by the member or when the information regarding the coupon data in the coupon DB 43 is updated, the number of times of advertisement update and coupon update in the usage history of the member DB 45 is updated and registered. When information on the usage history of the locker DB 44 (coupon issuing member ID and collected amount) is updated, the number of coupons issued in the usage history of the member DB 45 is updated and registered, and the charging status of the member is calculated by the charging processing unit 48e. If so, the calculated charging status is updated and registered in the member DB 45 (see FIG. 14).

  The billing processing unit 48e is a processing unit that calculates the billing status of members. Specifically, when information on the usage history of the member DB 45 (the number of updates of advertisement data, the number of coupon data updates, the number of coupons issued) is updated, based on the updated information and the member contract form. It is a processing unit that calculates the billing status of members.

  The access control unit 48 f is a processing unit that controls access processing between the server device 40 and the rental locker facility 10. Specifically, when the usage history stored in the usage history DB 14 is received by access from the rental locker facility 10, the advertisement data update date / time of the locker DB 44, the coupon data update date / time of the locker DB 44, and the update of the advertisement DB 42 When there is information on the updated advertisement data and coupon data based on the date and time and the update date and time of the coupon DB 43, it is determined whether there is information related to the updated advertisement data and coupon data. Controls to transmit the information related to the updated advertisement data and coupon data to the lending locker facility 10.

  In addition, instead of accessing the server device 40 from the rental locker facility 10, the server device 40 accesses the rental locker facility 10 when the information related to the advertisement data in the advertisement DB 42 or the information related to the coupon data in the coupon DB 43 is updated. Thereby, while transmitting the information regarding the updated advertisement data and coupon data to the rental locker facility 10, the server device 40 can be controlled to receive the usage history.

  Now, the configuration of the server device 40 has been described so far. However, the illustrated components are functionally conceptual, and need not be physically configured as illustrated. For example, each processing function by the server device 40, particularly each processing function by the control unit 48, is realized in whole or in part by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a program interpreted and executed by the CPU. Or can be realized as hardware by wired logic. The program is stored in a recording medium (not shown) and is mechanically read by the server device 40 as necessary.

  Further, the specific form of distribution / integration of the server device 40 is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or a part thereof is functionally or physically distributed / integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads. Can be configured. For example, the WeBDB 41 may be configured independently as a Web server device, or the locker DB 44 and the member DB 45 may be integrally configured as one DB. In addition, as an actual configuration function of the server device 40, functions of a firewall server and a DNS (Domain Name System) server can be further added. However, since a known configuration can be applied to these, description thereof will be given. Is omitted.

(Configuration of network 1)
Next, the configuration of the network 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. The network 1 has a function of connecting the rental locker facility 10 and the server device 40 to each other and a function of connecting the client device 30 and the server device 40 to each other, for example, the Internet, an intranet, a LAN (wired / wireless). Including both wireless), VAN, personal computer communication network, public telephone network (including both analog and digital), leased line network (including both analog and digital), CATV network, and IMT2000 system , GSM system, PDC / PDC-P system, etc., mobile circuit switching network / portable packet switching network, wireless paging network, local radio network such as Bluetooth, PHS network, satellite communication network such as CS, BS or ISDB Any of these may be included. That is, this system can transmit and receive various data via any network regardless of wired or wireless.

(Processing of luggage storage by rental locker facility 10)
Next, the luggage storage process by the rental locker facility 10 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of luggage storage by the rental locker facility 10 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a receipt and a coupon issued from the issuing unit 17 when the luggage locker facility 10 performs the luggage storage process.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the rental locker facility 10, the operation panel 15 displays advertisement data as shown in FIG. 16 (a) and a standby screen as shown in FIG. 16 (b) until money is inserted. (Step S1501). When money is inserted (Yes at Step S1502), the operation panel 15 displays a password input screen as shown in FIG. 16C (Step S1503).

  When the personal identification number desired by the locker user is input on the personal identification number input screen (Yes at step S1504), the operation panel 15 displays a blank in the coupon selection screen form of the standard form DB11 as shown in FIG. A coupon selection screen with the store name of the coupon DB 13 (limited to those with valid issuance period) added is displayed (step S1505).

  When a coupon is selected on the coupon selection screen (Yes at step S1506), the operation panel 15 displays a blank in the locker number instruction screen form of the fixed form DB 11 as shown in FIG. The locker number instruction screen to which the number of the locker 21 that can store the retrieved luggage is added is displayed (step S1507).

  Subsequently, the issuing unit 17 displays the current date and time indicated by the clock 19 and the locker number displayed on the locker number instruction screen of the operation panel 15 in the blank of the locker receipt form of the fixed form DB 11 as shown in FIG. A receipt printed with the password entered on the password entry screen of the operation panel 15 is issued (step S1508).

  Further, the issuing unit 17 displays the current date and time indicated by the clock 19, the store name and coupon selected on the coupon selection screen of the operation panel 15 in the blank of the locker coupon form of the fixed form DB 11 as shown in FIG. A coupon printed with the bar code representing the coupon data (selected on the coupon selection screen) of DB13 and the print information on the coupon is issued (step S1509).

  Subsequently, the locker control unit 20b turns on the lamp 21a of the locker 21 that can store luggage (step S1510), and after the door 21c of the locker 21 is opened, the luggage is put inside the locker 21 and the door is opened. When 21c is closed (Yes at step S1511), the door 5 is locked by a solenoid for unlocking (not shown) (step S1512), and the lamp 21a is turned off (step S1513).

  Then, the DB processing unit 20d correlates with a predetermined locker number (the number of the locker 21 that keeps the baggage) in the usage history DB 14 and the current time (start time) indicated by the clock number entered by the locker user. Then, a new usage history consisting of a member ID for uniquely identifying a coupon issued to the locker user and a collected amount of the locker price collected when the locker is used is registered (step S1514).

  Through the series of processes described above, advertisement information such as advertisements and coupons are provided from the rental locker facility 10 to the locker user. For the locker user, it is possible to deposit luggage at a substantially inexpensive locker fee. As well as being able to acquire the advertiser's coupon, the locker utilization rate can be improved. Along with this, the installer of the rental locker facility 10 can obtain an advertising revenue from the advertiser and can expect an increase in the profit due to an improved locker utilization rate. In addition, advertisers such as shopping streets and shopping centers can expect an increase in the number of visitors through effective advertising and coupons, and the store visitors do not carry luggage, reducing congestion in the store and shoplifting. Anti-fraud can be expected.

(Processes associated with access from the rental locker facility 10 to the server device 40)
Next, processing associated with access from the rental locker facility 10 shown in FIG. 1 to the server device 40 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing accompanying access from the rental locker facility 10 shown in FIG. 1 to the server device 40.

  As shown in the figure, in the rental locker facility 10, the access control unit 20 e stores a predetermined set time indicating the timing for transmitting the usage history stored in the usage history DB 14 to the server device 40. If the predetermined set time has elapsed (Yes at step S1801), the server device 40 is accessed to transmit information on the usage history stored in the usage history DB 14 (step S1802).

  Then, in the server device 40, the DB processing unit 48d receives information on the usage history stored in the usage history DB 14 from the rental locker facility 10 (step S1803), and updates the information on the usage history to the locker DB 44 together with the update date and time. Registration is performed (step S1804).

  Subsequently, the access control unit 48f updates the advertisement data updated after the previous update based on the advertisement data update date / time of the locker DB 44, the coupon data update date / time of the locker DB 44, the update date / time of the advertisement DB 42, and the update date / time of the coupon DB 43. It is determined whether or not there is information related to the data and coupon data (step S1805). If there is information related to the updated advertisement data and coupon data (Yes in step S1805), the updated advertisement data and coupon data are related. Information is transmitted to the rental locker facility 10 (step S1806).

  Then, in the rental locker facility 10, the DB processing unit 20d receives information about the advertisement data and coupon data from the server device 40 (step S1807), and the received information about the advertisement data and coupon data is newly added to the advertisement DB 12 and the coupon DB 13. Alternatively, update registration is performed (step S1808).

  Through the series of processes described above, the rental locker facility 10 stores information related to the latest advertisement data and coupon data, so that the advertiser can provide effective advertisement information, while the locker user can Since it is possible to receive advertisement information with high utility value, the locker utilization rate can be further improved. Since the latest advertisement information is stored in the rented locker facility 10 when the rented locker facility 10 accesses the server device 40, the processing burden on the server device 40 can be reduced.

(Processing associated with access from the server device 40 to the rental locker facility 10)
Next, processing associated with access from the server device 40 shown in FIG. 1 to the rental locker facility 10 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of processing associated with access from the server device 40 illustrated in FIG. 1 to the rental locker facility 10.

  As shown in the figure, in the server device 40, the access control unit 48f, when information related to the advertisement data in the advertisement DB 42 or information related to the coupon data in the coupon DB 43 is updated (step S1901), By accessing the facility 10, information regarding the updated advertisement data and coupon data is transmitted to the rent locker facility 10 (step S1902).

  Then, in the rental locker facility 10, the DB processing unit 20d receives information on the advertisement data and coupon data from the server device 40 (step S1903), and the received information on the advertisement data and coupon data is newly stored in the advertisement DB 12 and the coupon DB 13. Alternatively, update registration is performed (step S1904). Subsequently, the access control unit 20e transmits information regarding the usage history stored in the usage history DB 14 (step S1905).

  Then, in the server device 40, the DB processing unit 48d receives information on the usage history stored in the usage history DB 14 from the rental locker facility 10 (step S1906), and updates the information on the usage history to the locker DB 44 together with the update date and time. Registration is performed (step S1907).

  Through the series of processes described above, the rental locker facility 10 stores information related to the latest advertisement data and coupon data. While the advertiser can provide effective advertisement information, the locker user can Since it is possible to receive advertisement information with high utility value, the locker utilization rate can be further improved. Since the latest advertisement information is stored in the rented locker facility 10 by accessing the rented locker facility 10 from the server device 40, for example, the rented locker facility 10 is provided with advertisement information that requires real-time performance such as a time service. In real time, it is possible to further increase the utility value of advertisement information.

(Process accompanying access from the client device 30 to the server device 40)
Next, processing associated with access from the client device 30 to the server device 40 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing accompanying access from the client device 30 to the server device 40 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on an output unit 36 of the device 30. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when a connection request is transmitted from the client device 30 to the server device 40 (step S2001) and the server device 40 receives this connection request (step S2002), the browsing processing unit 48b A login screen is transmitted to the client device 30 (step S2003).

  Then, the client device 30 receives the login screen from the server device 40, and displays a login screen as shown in FIG. 21A on the output unit 36 (step S2004). In the login screen, when login information including a member ID and a password is input via the input unit 35, the input login information is transmitted to the server device 40 (step S2005).

  Subsequently, the server device 40 receives login information from the client device 30 (step S2006), and the authentication processing unit 48c authenticates based on whether or not the received member ID and password match the original stored in the member DB 45. Is performed (step S2007). If this authentication is successful (Yes at Step S2007), the browsing processing unit 48b transmits the menu screen of the WebDB 41 to the client device 30 (Step S2008).

  Then, the client device 30 receives the menu screen from the server device 40 and displays the menu screen as shown in FIG. 22B on the output unit 36 (step S2009).

  In the menu screen, when the advertisement data setting change is selected via the input unit 35 (Yes in step S2010), the server device 40 receives the selection request from the client device 30 (step S2011) and browses. The processing unit 48b transmits an advertisement data setting change screen created by inputting member advertisement data in the advertisement DB 42 to the advertisement data setting change screen of the WebDB 41 to the client device 30 (step S2012).

  Subsequently, the client device 30 receives the advertisement data setting change screen from the server device 40, and displays the advertisement data setting change screen as shown in FIG. 21C on the output unit 36 (step S2013). In the advertisement data setting change screen, when information related to advertisement data is set via the input unit 35, the client device 30 transmits information related to the set advertisement data to the server device 40 (step S2014).

  Then, the server device 40 receives the information related to the advertisement data from the client device 30, and the DB processing unit 48d newly or updates and registers the received information related to the advertisement data with the update date and time in the advertisement DB 42 (step S2015).

  On the other hand, when the coupon data setting change is selected via the input unit 35 on the menu screen (Yes in step S2016), the server device 40 receives the selection request from the client device 30 (step S2017), The browsing processing unit 48b transmits a coupon data setting change screen created by inputting member advertisement data in the coupon DB 43 to the coupon data setting change screen of the WebDB 41 to the client device 30 (step S2018).

  Subsequently, the client device 30 receives the coupon data setting change screen from the server device 40, and displays a coupon data setting change screen as shown in FIG. 22D on the output unit 36 (step S2019). When information related to coupon data is set via the input unit 35 on the coupon data setting change screen, the client device 30 transmits information related to the set coupon data to the server device 40 (step S2020).

  And the server apparatus 40 receives the information regarding coupon data from the client apparatus 30, and the DB process part 48d is new or update-registered with the update date in the coupon DB43 the information regarding the received coupon data (step S2021).

  On the other hand, when usage / billing status confirmation is selected via the input unit 35 on the menu screen (Yes at step S2022), the server device 40 receives the selection request from the client device 30 (step S2023). The browsing processing unit 48b transmits the usage / charging status confirmation screen created by inputting the usage history of the member in the member DB 45 to the usage / charging status confirmation screen of the WebDB 41 to the client device 30 (step S2024).

  Subsequently, the client device 30 receives the usage / charging status confirmation screen from the server device 40 and displays the usage / charging status confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 21E on the output unit 36 (step S2025). .

  Through the series of processes described above, the advertiser can easily change the setting of advertisement information such as advertisements and coupons provided from the rental locker facility 10 by the client device 30. As a result, the advertiser can provide effective advertising information from the rental locker facility 10, while the locker user can receive provision of advertising information with high utility value, thus improving the locker usage rate. It becomes possible to make it.

(Other embodiments)
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described so far, the present invention can be applied to various different embodiments in addition to the above-described embodiments within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims. May be implemented.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the coupon selected by the locker user is issued for issuing the coupon by the rental locker facility 10, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the locker user's coupon is issued. Regardless of the selection, the same can be applied to the case where the rental locker facility 10 issues a randomly selected coupon. That is, for example, it is possible to give a game characteristic of giving a coupon of substantial value to each coupon and issuing a coupon selected at random, thereby further improving the locker utilization rate.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, while providing advertisement information by the rental locker facility 10 and displaying advertisement data on the operation panel 15 and issuing a coupon from the issuing unit 17, the present invention is limited to this. The same applies to cases where the advertiser's advertising information is provided in any manner, such as printing advertising data on a receipt or coupon, or transferring coupon information to a locker user's mobile phone. can do.

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrated the case where the installer of the rental locker facility 10 operated about the operation of the server apparatus 40, this invention is not limited to this, For example, of the rental locker facility 10 The server device 40 is operated by any person such as an intermediary that mediates between an installer and an advertiser, an information processing center that performs processing related to a debit card such as a so-called GCAN center, and an information service provider that performs other information services. The same applies to the case.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, as shown in FIG.18 and FIG.19, the process which transmits a utilization log | history from the rental locker equipment 10 to the server apparatus 40, and advertisement data and coupon data from the server apparatus 40 to the rental locker equipment 10 However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to the case where these processes are executed separately. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the lending locker facility 10 in which luggage is deposited by depositing a locker price and entering a personal identification number has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, the present invention can be similarly applied to any rental locker facility that deposits luggage by depositing a locker price.

  For example, in the rental locker facility 50 shown in FIG. 22 (a), a locker user deposits a locker price from the control unit 50a, puts a package into a predetermined empty locker 51 in the locker unit 50b, and uses a key inserted into the keyhole 51a. When the door 21c is locked, a coupon is issued from the issuing unit 17 of the control unit 50a.

  Further, in the rental locker facility 60 shown in FIG. 5B, the locker user deposits the locker price from the coin insertion slot 16a of the predetermined empty locker 61 in the locker unit 60b, puts the luggage into the locker 61, and enters the keyhole 51a. When the door 21c is locked with the inserted key and the issue button 61a is pressed, a coupon is issued from the issue unit 17 of the control unit 50a.

  Furthermore, in the rental locker facility 70 shown in FIG. 5C, the locker user deposits the locker price from the coin insertion slot 16a of the predetermined empty locker 71 in the locker unit 70b, puts the luggage into the locker 71, and enters the keyhole 51a. When the door 21c is locked with the inserted key and the key is inserted into the key hole 51a of the control unit 50a, the issuing unit 17 issues a coupon.

  As described above, the present invention is not limited to the rental locker facility 10 shown in FIG. 2, and the baggage can be obtained by depositing the locker price as in the rental locker facilities 50 to 70 shown in FIGS. It can be similarly applied to any rental locker equipment that keeps the property. In the present embodiment, the rental locker facility in which the size of the storage of each locker is uniform is shown, but in the case of the rental locker facility composed of a plurality of lockers having different storage sizes, After the locker price has been inserted, the locker user selects the desired locker number. In this case as well, the present invention can be applied as in the present embodiment.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the rental locker facility 10 as a service facility that provides a predetermined service has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a shopping street or shopping The same can be applied to other service facilities such as rental parking facilities installed in the center.

  That is, it is a rental parking facility that provides advertisement information such as advertisements and coupons from a control unit that accepts a parking fee. By applying the present invention to such rental parking facilities, it is possible for a parking lot user to park a car at an inexpensive parking fee and to obtain an advertiser's coupon. It becomes possible to improve the utilization rate. Along with this, a parking lot operator who operates a rental parking lot can obtain advertising revenue from an advertiser, and can expect an increase in revenue due to an improvement in the utilization rate of the parking lot. In addition, advertisers such as shopping streets and shopping centers can expect an increase in the number of visitors due to effective advertisements and coupons, and can expect the relaxation of illegal parking.

  The rental parking facilities include a so-called postpaid method and a prepaid method, but the present invention can be applied to any type of rental parking facilities. That is, when applying to the postpay method, a coupon is issued when collecting the parking fee at the end of parking, and when applying to the prepaid method, a coupon is issued when collecting the parking fee at the start of parking. .

  In addition, among the processes described in this embodiment, all or part of the processes described as being automatically performed can be manually performed, or the processes described as being manually performed All or a part of the above can be automatically performed by a known method.

  In addition, the processing procedures, control procedures, specific names, information including parameters such as various registered data and search conditions, screen examples, and database configurations shown in the above documents and drawings, unless otherwise specified. It can be changed arbitrarily.

  As described above, the locker device and the control method thereof according to the present invention are suitable for increasing the utilization rate of service facilities.

1 Network 10 Rental locker equipment 10a Control unit 10b Locker unit 11 Fixed form DB
12 Advertising DB
13 Coupon DB
14 Usage history DB
15 Operation Panel 16 Money Handling Unit 17 Issuing Unit 18 Communication Control IF
19 clock 20 control unit 20a display control unit 20b locker control unit 20c issuance control unit 20d DB processing unit 20e access control unit 21 locker 30 client device 31 control unit 31a Web browser 32 ROM
33 RAM
34 HD
35 Input unit 36 Output unit 37 I / O control IF
38 Communication control IF
40 server device 41 WebDB
42 Advertising DB
43 Coupon DB
44 locker DB
45 Member DB
46 clock 47 communication control IF
48 control unit 48a request interpreting unit 48b browsing processing unit 48c authentication processing unit 48d DB processing unit 48e charging processing unit 48f access control unit

Claims (6)

A plurality of article storage sections for storing articles; a door provided for each article storage section for opening and closing the article storage section; and a locking means for locking the door body, and a security code is assigned to the article storage section. A locker device that controls the locking of the locking means by setting, and controls the unlocking of the locking means by inputting the personal identification number,
A locker device, comprising: a print control unit that controls printing of a personal identification number set in the article storage unit and advertisement information related to an advertiser input from the outside on a predetermined medium.   The print control unit prints and controls on a predetermined medium identification information for uniquely identifying the article storage unit, a personal identification number set in the article storage unit, and advertisement information regarding an advertiser input from the outside. The rocker device according to claim 1.   The locker according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a first medium on which a personal identification number is printed by the print control means and a second medium on which advertisement information is printed by the print control means are issued. apparatus.   The locker device according to claim 1, wherein the advertisement information is a coupon.   4. The locker device according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein the advertisement information is a promotion advertisement. A plurality of article storage sections for storing articles; a door provided for each article storage section for opening and closing the article storage section; and a locking means for locking the door body, and a security code is assigned to the article storage section. A locker device control method for setting and controlling the locking means and controlling the unlocking of the locking means by inputting the personal identification number,
A locking control step of setting a personal identification number in the article storage unit and controlling the locking of the locking means;
A control method for a locker device, comprising: a print control step of controlling printing of a personal identification number set in the article storage unit and advertisement information related to an advertiser input from the outside on a predetermined medium.

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