JP2011221584A - Anonymous id management system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an anonymous management system which pairs a nickname different from a real name with identification information of a noncontact information medium and manages the pair of the nickname and the identification information, through the use of the noncontact information medium, and allows a user to reserve or participate in life activities and economic activities, through the use of the noncontact information medium.SOLUTION: The anonymous management system includes: a nickname management device 10 which records the nickname in association with the identification information inherent to the noncontact information medium; reader devices 21 to 26 which are respectively installed in a plurality of event facilities and reads out the identification information from the noncontact information medium; terminal devices 31 to 36 which are respectively installed in the plurality of the event facilities; and a personal information management device 80 which manages personal information such as a name different from the nickname with respect to an owner of the noncontact information medium. In the anonymous management system, the nickname management device 10, the plurality of the reader devices 21 to 26, the plurality of the terminal devices 31 to 36 and the personal information management device 80 are connected to each other through a network 40.

Description

  The present invention relates to a non-contact information medium such as a mobile phone equipped with a non-contact IC card or a non-contact IC chip, such as a USim card, which is currently widely used for transportation tickets, point cards, and small-value shopping settlements. To manage anonymity different from the real name in combination with the identification information of the non-contact information medium, and the user can use the non-contact information medium to participate in living activities and economic activities or make a reservation for participation. The present invention relates to an anonymous ID management system.

  Conventionally, so-called prepaid cards using non-contact IC cards have been used as prepaid payment means, and more recently mobile phones incorporating non-contact IC chips have become widespread.

  For example, as a contactless IC card ticket for settlement of railway fares, in Japan, “Suica” of East Japan Railway Company, “PASMO” of Pasmo Co., Ltd. for metropolitan private railways, and as electronic money, Bitwallet's electronic money service "Edy", Sony Finance International's "eLIO", etc. are known.

  Each recording medium such as a non-contact IC chip incorporated in such a non-contact IC card or a cellular phone has unique identification information, that is, an ID number. For example, IDM is applicable. IDM is a unique ID number recorded on the IC chip when the FeliCa card is manufactured and cannot be rewritten.

  The use of this identification information as a log-on key when starting up a personal computer or as a security key when connecting to a network is being put into practical use. Patent Document 1 discloses that a non-contact information medium is used to authenticate such an operator.

  Patent Document 2 discloses that a non-contact information medium is used in order to obtain highly anonymous usage trend information at various facilities.

  For example, in Patent Document 2, unique identification information of a non-contact information medium and minimum necessary user information are registered as customer information in a management center via a network, and the user can use this non-contact information medium at facilities in various places. A customer management support system is disclosed in which usage information of the facility is received from a leader unit over a network by a management center over the leader unit arranged in the network, and the usage information is additionally registered in user information.

  Furthermore, in the customer management support system of Patent Document 2, the processing unit of the management center creates a database of customer information based on the identification information, registers it in the storage unit, and associates the usage information with the identification information from the registered customer information. It is disclosed that reader identification information and time at that time are registered in association with user information, and further, usage trend information of the facility is transmitted to the terminal device of each facility. Further, in this system, it is disclosed that a profile is transmitted from a management center to a facility terminal as information relating to a user (paragraph [0081] of Patent Document 2).

JP 2007-080193 A JP 2009-87314 A

  In the customer management support system of Patent Document 2, the user name and the like are managed as user information (paragraph [0091] of Patent Document 2). When managing names as user information in this way, it is necessary to enter the name at the time of user registration. However, for users, entering their own name is largely related to privacy, so it is desirable to refrain as much as possible. In general, we want to keep the information provided to the minimum necessary.

  The reason is that in recent years, personal information is easily collected and stored as a record. Further, since the progress of storage media and information communication technology is remarkably advanced and the cost tends to decrease, this kind of personal information is easily duplicated and is likely to be transferred or leaked outside. This means that personal information can be easily viewed in many places. In addition, when the card is used in a private life on a holiday, if the card is managed so that the user's name is made clear, the user may think that the privacy is infringed. Furthermore, in many life activities and economic activities, personal information such as name, address, date of birth, etc. is often unnecessary.

  Therefore, it is unlikely that the user actively registers the customer management support system that uses the real name as the user information, which may not lead to smooth utilization of the system. For this reason, it is desired to construct an anonymous system that can participate in daily activities and economic activities without using real names as user information.

  In addition, the management company must pay careful attention not to leak user information that can specifically identify individuals, such as name, date of birth, address, and permanent address, from the viewpoint of protecting personal information these days. I need to pay. For this reason, there is a burden that must be secured such as security.

  In view of the above, the present invention manages a nickname as an anonymous ID different from a real name in combination with identification information of a non-contact information medium using a non-contact information medium. An object of the present invention is to provide an anonymous ID management system that can be used to make a reservation or participate in daily activities and economic activities.

  In order to achieve the above object, an anonymous ID management system of the present invention includes a nickname management device that records nicknames in association with unique identification information of a noncontact information medium, and a noncontact information medium that is installed in each of a plurality of event facilities. Management of personal information that can specifically identify individuals such as names that differ from nicknames regarding the reader devices that read identification information from terminal devices, terminal devices installed at multiple event facilities, and owners of contactless information media A personal information management device, a nickname management device, a plurality of reader devices, a plurality of terminal devices, and a personal information management device are connected via a network, and the event facility leader device reads from the non-contact information medium The identification information is transmitted to the nickname management device via the network. Based on the identification information received from the reader device, the nickname associated with the identification information is searched, and the personal information management device is associated with the nickname based on the nickname retrieved by the nickname management device, if necessary. The personal information is extracted and transmitted to the terminal device of the event facility, and the terminal device displays the user information received from the personal information management device on a display.

  In the anonymous ID management system of the present invention, the leader device and terminal device of the event facility are a reader device and a terminal device provided at each exhibition booth in the gate of the exhibition hall, the exhibition hall, etc., or a personal information management device The personal information is the personal information of the person who booked to participate in the exhibition or the exhibition, and the user can contact the gate or booth leader device without contact information. If you hold the medium over, for example, you are allowed to enter this event. Specifically, the door or the like into the gate or the booth is opened. In addition, information obtained from the booth terminal device can be used as analysis / statistical data of visitors while keeping anonymity.

  In the anonymous ID management system of the present invention, the leader device and terminal device of the event facility are a reader device and terminal device provided in each tenant in a facility such as a shopping mall, department store, department store, complex facility, etc. A server device installed outside the above facilities via a network. The personal information management device is installed in a company that operates facilities such as shopping malls, department stores, department stores, complex facilities, and personal information is stored in shopping malls, department stores. When the user holds the contactless information medium over the tenant's leader device, the usage information for the user's facility is displayed on the terminal of the tenant.

In the anonymous ID management system of the present invention, the event facility leader device and terminal device are provided at the gates of facilities such as shopping malls, department stores, department stores, complex facilities, exhibition halls, exhibition halls, amusement parks, entertainment centers, etc. Personal information management devices are installed in companies that operate facilities such as shopping malls, department stores, department stores, complex facilities, exhibition halls, exhibition halls, amusement parks, entertainment centers, etc. , Personal information of each user who booked admission to facilities such as shopping malls, department stores, department stores, complex facilities, exhibition halls, exhibition halls, amusement parks, entertainment facilities, etc. When a non-contact information medium is held over, usage information for the user's facility is displayed on the terminal device on the tenant's terminal device.
For example, when a user purchases a product, the store clerk contacts the reader's non-contact information medium with the reader device at the cash register, or the unique identification information of the non-contact information medium is linked to the store nickname management device. The profile of the customer who purchased the product from the server device can be obtained.

  In the anonymous ID management system of the present invention, the leader device and terminal device of the event facility are a reader device and a terminal device provided in each attraction device and playground equipment in the facility such as an amusement park and entertainment facility, and the personal information management device is The personal information is the personal information of the person who reserved the use of the amusement park and entertainment facilities, and the user is the leader of the attraction device. When a non-contact information medium is held over the device, the personal information of the user is displayed on the terminal device of the attraction device or playground equipment.

  In the anonymous ID management system of the present invention, unique identification information is given to a plurality of reader devices, and the nickname management device is information for each user about which facility the user has contacted with the non-contact information medium. Manage.

  In the anonymous ID management system of the present invention, each of the plurality of reader devices has means for acquiring GPS information, and when the user holds a non-contact information medium over the reader device, the reader device and the nickname management device together with identification information The GPS information is transmitted, and the nickname management apparatus records the time when the non-contact information medium is used for each user and the GPS information as a set.

  In order to achieve the above object, the anonymous ID management system of the present invention is installed in a nickname management device that records a nickname associated with unique identification information of a non-contact information medium, and a plurality of event facilities, respectively. A reader device that reads identification information from a non-contact information medium and a terminal that is installed in each of a plurality of event facilities, the nickname management device, a plurality of reader devices, and a plurality of terminals are connected via a network, The event facility leader device transmits the identification information read from the contactless information medium to the nickname management device via the network, and the nickname management device receives the nickname associated with the identification information based on the identification information received from the reader device. Search and either the searched nickname or related information It is characterized by transmitting to the event facility of the terminal apparatus via the network. Here, the related information is information related to the activity status of the user's social activities and economic activities. For example, if the event facility is a store, department store, mall, etc., the related information includes the number of visits, the number of product purchases, Includes information such as purchase amount and age group and gender entered during registration.

  In the anonymous ID management system of the present invention, unique identification information is given to a plurality of reader devices, and the nickname management device determines, for each user, which facility the reader contacted the non-contact information medium with which facility the user concerned Manage information.

  In the anonymous ID management system of the present invention, each of the plurality of reader devices has means for acquiring GPS information, and when the user holds a non-contact information medium over the reader device, the reader device and the nickname management device together with identification information The GPS information is transmitted, and the nickname management apparatus records the time when the non-contact information medium is used for each user and the GPS information as a set.

  According to the present invention, since it is not necessary to register a real name, participation in an event or an anonymous ID management system is promoted. This greatly contributes to the fact that this system is not involved in personal privacy.

  Further, according to the present invention, when a person participates in social activities and economic activities using a non-contact information medium, the personal information can be kept secret, in other words, anonymity can be maintained. In other words, an individual can simply use a contactless information medium to register an anonymous name, that is, a nickname instead of a real name, and use the nickname as a personal information as a passport for participation in social activities.

  As a result, even if information is leaked, the leaked information is a part of personal information and is a nickname as an anonymous ID that is different from the information that specifically identifies the individual. Is done.

  Therefore, recently, considering the reality of the Internet age, high-capacity recording media can be easily purchased, for example, a directory of 5 million people can be easily recorded on the recording media and transmitted to anyone in the world in an instant. Then, in the present invention, it can be expected that an individual can use anonymity instead of a real name to participate in social activities and the like and can greatly contribute to the protection of personal information.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the organizer can obtain the statistical data of the customer group without entering individual personal information, and further, the user information in real time, for example, the information on the customers in the store such as a department store It is also possible to obtain various information such as the number of visitors, residence time, and flow lines.

  For example, when participating in paid events such as paid music concerts, plays, live performances, etc., where the user needs to make a reservation, enter a nickname as an anonymous ID, in other words unique identification information Can be used instead of a ticket. In this case, the organizer can obtain statistical data of audience analysis by managing the nickname of each user. In addition, when a user makes a reservation for participation in an event, for example, when making a reservation by accessing the reservation site on the homepage, the nickname input and the unique identification information of the contactless information medium are executed, and the nickname Registration is complete.

  In addition, the present invention can be used in a system in which a user uses a non-contact information medium in participation in economic activities or social activities in stores, department stores, supermarkets, malls, amusement parks, etc. that do not require reservations. . For example, the present invention can be used in a system so that a point that can be exchanged for money, for example, is given to an anonymous ID as a nickname every time a user visits or visits a store, department store, supermarket, mall, or amusement park. . In this case, instead of using a dedicated point card, a non-contact information medium serves as a point card. For a general customer, a general-purpose reward card can be obtained without using a real name. In addition, for facility managers such as department stores, customer information related to nicknames and users, such as usage information, is managed in conjunction with each other, so that information on customers, number of visitors, residence time, traffic lines, and visitors It is possible to provide information such as visit frequency and purchase results to tenants and sales floors in real time. When participating in economic or social activities in stores, department stores, supermarkets, malls, amusement parks, etc. that do not require reservations, to the nickname management device that associates nicknames with unique identification information of non-contact information media The registration is not limited to the method of registering online on the Internet, for example, but a document describing the association between the nickname and the unique identification information of the contactless information medium is delivered to the operator side, and the operator on the operator side is the nickname management device You may make it register by accessing.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, since the confidentiality of the information itself to be managed is low for the personal information management side, it is possible to reduce the management of the leakage. In addition, the information managed by the present invention does not fall under the category of information protected by the “Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Act No. 57 of May 30, 2003)” in Japan. Regardless of this, the administrator can provide information on the nickname itself as an anonymous ID to a third party.

  Furthermore, a nickname managed in the present invention can be used as an Open ID. For example, when a user logs in to various networks, a nickname managed by the above-described nickname management device is used as an ID (identification) that is a code for identifying a user or the like. In addition to protecting the user's personal information, the operation required when joining the network, for example, input of ID and password using the keyboard, can be done by simply holding the contactless information medium over the reader device. Because it is achieved, the operation is very simple and convenient. According to this, it is convenient for an elderly person and a physically handicapped person. Moreover, safety is high. This is because network communication with a certificate becomes possible.

It is a figure which shows the anonymous ID management system which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the nickname management apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the 1st example of the registration method of a nickname. It is a schematic diagram which shows the 2nd example of the registration method of a nickname. It is a schematic diagram which shows the 3rd example of the registration method of a nickname. It is a block diagram of the leader device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the terminal device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the anonymous ID management system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the anonymous ID management system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the personal information management apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the anonymous ID management system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on the embodiments shown in the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an anonymous ID management system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, the anonymous ID management system 1 includes a nickname management device 10, a plurality of reader devices 21 to 26, and a plurality of terminal devices 31 to 36. In the present invention, the number of reader devices and terminal devices is not limited to the illustrated example.

  The nickname management device 10, the plurality of reader devices 21 to 26, and the plurality of terminal devices 31 to 36 are connected via a network 40. The network 40 is a general public line network including a nickname management device 10, a plurality of reader devices 21 to 26, and a plurality of terminal devices 31 to 36, including the Internet, analog and digital mobile phones, or a dedicated network. A network such as a circuit network or a wireless LAN, specifically a network that provides an Internet connection service under a predetermined protocol environment such as TCP / IP, and provides the Internet connection service.

[Nickname management device]
The nickname management device 10 is a device that manages a nickname as an anonymous ID in association with unique identification information of a contactless IC card, for example, IDM.
The nickname management apparatus 10 includes information processing apparatuses such as workstations and servers, and includes a transmission / reception unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a processing unit 130 as illustrated in FIG.
The processing in the nickname management apparatus 10 is executed by a computer or a computer network such as a server or a workstation controlled by a program. As a recording medium, for example, an optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or any other computer readable medium used. In addition, the program recorded on the recording medium may be read by the computer directly by mounting the recording medium on the computer, or may be read by the computer via various networks.

The transmission / reception unit 110 of the nickname management device 10 communicates with the reader devices 21 to 26 and the terminal devices 31 to 36 installed in each event facility A to F.
The storage unit 120 records unique identification information of the non-contact IC card, for example, IDM and nickname in association with each other. In the present embodiment, the nickname is used as a concept including a pet name, a nickname, a temporary name, and the like.
Based on the identification information received by the transmission / reception unit 110, the processing unit 130 performs a process of searching the recording unit 120 for a nickname associated with the identification information.

[Non-contact IC card]
Non-contact IC cards are the same as non-contact IC cards, such as “Suica”, “PASMO”, and “Edy” for electronic money, etc. that are already owned by users, or such non-contact IC cards. For example, a mobile phone incorporating a non-contact IC chip that can be used for the mobile phone can be used. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described on the assumption that a non-contact IC card is used as a non-contact information medium.

[How to register a nickname]
A: Registration Method Using Mobile Phone FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a nickname registration method. In the figure, 50 is a non-contact IC card, and 60 is a mobile phone. The cellular phone 60 includes a reading unit 61 that can read identification information of a non-contact IC card, for example, IDM. The mobile phone 60 also includes a program (hereinafter referred to as a registration program) for registering the nickname, age group, and sex associated with the IDM in the nickname management apparatus 10 described above. This registration program is configured to prompt the user to input the above nickname, age group, and sex using the buttons on the mobile phone.

  In this registration method, for example, when the contactless IC card 50 is held over the mobile phone 60 in a state where the registration program of the mobile phone 60 is activated, the identification information of the contactless IC card 50, for example, IDM is read. Next, a display requesting input of a nickname, age group, and gender appears on the display (not shown) of the mobile phone 60. When the input of information such as a nickname is completed, the nickname is associated with the IDM and sent to the nickname management apparatus 10 for registration.

B: Registration Method Using General-purpose Reader and Computer FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a second example of a nickname registration method. In the figure, 50 is a non-contact IC card, and 70 is a computer. The computer 70 includes a general-purpose reader 71 that can read identification information of the non-contact IC card 50, for example, IDM. In addition, the computer 70 includes a registration program in the same manner as the mobile phone 60 described above.
In this registration method, for example, when the non-contact IC card 50 is held over the general-purpose reader 71 with the registration program of the computer 70 activated, the identification information of the non-contact IC card 50, for example, IDM is read. Next, a display requesting input of a nickname, age group, and gender appears on the display (not shown) of the computer 70. When the input of information such as a nickname is completed, the nickname is associated with the IDM and sent to the nickname management apparatus 10 for registration.
Instead of the computer 70, a reader dedicated to a non-contact IC card may be used. For example, “Ami Touch” manufactured by Soliton Systems may be used.

C: Method for Accessing and Registering Registration Site Using Computer FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a third example of a nickname registration method. In the figure, 50 is a non-contact IC card, and 75 is a computer. Unlike the computer 70 of the second registration method, this computer 75 does not include the general-purpose reader 71. In this registration method, the identification information of the non-contact IC card 50, for example IDM, is read and printed by, for example, a reader installed in a street corner facility, and the user himself accesses the registration site by the computer 75, Enter the IDM and nickname and register. The registration site is accessed by starting a program that browses data. In this case, a display screen asking for input of nickname, age group, and gender appears on the computer display.

[Reader device]
As shown in FIG. 6, the reader devices 21 to 26 include a card identification information reading unit 210 that can read unique card identification information such as a manufacturing number, for example, IDM, of the contactless IC card 50 described above, and a nickname management. And a transmission / reception unit 220 for exchanging information with the apparatus 10.
When the user holds the non-contact IC card 50 over the reader devices 21 to 26, the card identification information reading unit 210 reads the card identification information of the non-contact IC card 50, and the transmission / reception unit 220 of the reader devices 21 to 26 operates. The card identification information, that is, IDM is transmitted to the nickname management apparatus 10.
The reader devices 21 to 26 have unique reader identification information, and the reader identification information is transmitted to the nickname management device 10 together with the card identification information.

[Terminal device]
As shown in FIG. 7, the terminal devices 31 to 36 display a transmission / reception unit 310 that exchanges information with the nickname management device 10 via the network 40 and information received from the nickname management device 10, that is, nicknames and the like. Display 320. For example, as the terminal devices 31 to 36, a personal computer incorporating a communication device such as a wireless LAN, various information terminal devices including a mobile phone and a PHS can be used.

In the anonymous ID management system 1 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a set of one reader device and one terminal device is installed in each of the event facilities A to F. Therefore, in the storage unit 120 of the nickname management device 10 described above, information on the reader devices 21 to 26 and the terminal devices 31 to 36 paired therewith is managed.
Note that the event facilities are various facilities including a movie theater, a restaurant, and the like. The location of each event facility may be in the same building or in different buildings.

Next, operation | movement of the anonymous ID management system 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated using FIG.
When the user holds the contactless IC card 50 possessed by the reader device 21 to 26 of an event facility, the card identification information of the contactless IC card 50 is read (step S1). The reader devices 21 to 26 transmit the card identification information and the reader identification information to the nickname management device 10 via the network 40 (step S2).

  The nickname management apparatus 10 receives the card identification information and the reader identification information (step S3), and searches the storage unit 120 for a nickname associated with the card identification information based on the card identification information (step S4).

When the nickname management apparatus 10 can extract the one associated with the IDM received from the reader device from the plurality of nicknames stored in the storage unit 120, the nickname management apparatus 10 sends information related to the nickname (hereinafter referred to as nickname related information) to the terminal device. Is transmitted) (step S5). Specifically, the nickname related information is transmitted to one terminal device 31 to 36 associated with the reader device 21 to 26 that has read the card identification information of the contactless IC card. Here, the nickname related information is, for example, any of the following information.
・ Information only for nicknames ・ In addition to nicknames, number of visits and information such as age group and gender entered during registration ・ Information on number of visits, age group and gender etc. excluding nickname itself

  When receiving information such as a nickname from the nickname management device 10 (step S6), the terminal devices 31 to 36 display nickname related information such as nickname, age group, and sex information on the display 320 of the terminal devices 31 to 36. (Step S7).

  As described above, the manager of the event facility can know the information of the user by holding the user over the leader devices 21 to 26. In this case, the information that the facility can know about the user is nickname-related information such as the nickname, age group, and gender, not the exact name of the user himself / herself, so the confidentiality of the user's personal information can be ensured. In this way, since user privacy is protected, registration of many users in the system can also be expected.

[First Modification of First Embodiment]
The nickname management apparatus 10 may be configured to record, for each user, information on which facility the reader apparatus 21 to 26 of the facility has contacted the non-contact information medium.

[Second Modification of First Embodiment]
Each of the plurality of reader devices 21 to 26 may be configured to have means for acquiring GPS information. In this case, when the user holds the non-contact information medium over the reader devices 21 to 26, the GPS indicating the location information of the place where the reader device is installed together with the identification information from the reader devices 21 to 26 to the nickname management device 10, for example. Information is sent.
The nickname management apparatus 10 may be configured to record the time when the non-contact information medium is used and the GPS information as a set for each user. In this case, it can be used for speeding up the search and response of the nickname database.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an anonymous ID management system 1A according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the anonymous ID management system 1A according to the second embodiment is similar to the first embodiment in that the nickname management device 10, a plurality of reader devices 21 to 26, and a plurality of terminal devices 31 to 36 are provided. However, in addition to these components, the personal information management device 80 is provided.
Hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[Personal information management device]
The personal information management device 80 is a device that manages personal information such as a user's name, that is, attribute information that can specifically identify an individual different from the above-described nickname. The personal information management device 80 includes information processing devices such as workstations and servers, and includes a transmission / reception unit 810, a storage unit 820, and a processing unit 830, as shown in FIG.
The processing in the personal information management device 80 is executed by a computer or computer network such as a server or workstation controlled by a program, and the recording medium can be read by, for example, an optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or any other computer Is used. In addition, the program recorded on the recording medium may be read by the computer directly by mounting the recording medium on the computer, or may be read by the computer via various networks.

The transmission / reception unit 810 of the personal information management device 80 communicates with the nickname management device 10 and the terminal devices 31 to 36 installed in the event facilities A to F.
The storage unit 820 records personal information such as the user's name in association with the nickname. Here, personal information is information different from a nickname. More specifically, personal information is attribute information that can specifically identify an individual. For example, information such as name, date of birth, address, permanent address and nationality.
The processing unit 830 performs processing for searching the personal information associated with the nickname from the recording unit 820 based on the nickname received by the transmission / reception unit 810.
As shown in FIG. 9, the personal information management device 80 is connected to the nickname management device 10, the plurality of reader devices 21 to 26, and the plurality of terminal devices 31 to 36 via the network 40.

Next, operation | movement of the anonymous ID management system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated using FIG.
When the user holds the non-contact IC card 50 held on the reader device 21-26 of an event facility, the card identification information of the non-contact IC card 50 is read (step S11). The reader devices 21 to 26 transmit the card identification information and the reader identification information to the nickname management device 10 via the network 40 (step S12).

  The nickname management apparatus 10 receives the card identification information and the reader identification information (step S13), and searches the storage unit 120 for a nickname associated with the card identification information based on the card identification information (step S14).

  The nickname management apparatus 10 transmits a nickname to the terminal device when one associated with the IDM can be extracted from a plurality of nicknames stored in the storage unit 120 (step S15). Specifically, the nickname is transmitted to one terminal device 31 to 36 associated with the reader device 21 to 26 that has read the card identification information of the non-contact IC card. At this time, in addition to the nickname, information on the age group and sex input at the time of registration is also transmitted from the nickname management device to the terminal device.

  Upon receiving information such as a nickname from the nickname management device 10 (step S16), the terminal devices 31 to 36 transmit the nickname to the personal information management device 80 (step S17).

  The personal information management device 80 receives the nickname (step S18), and searches the storage unit 820 for personal information associated with the nickname based on the nickname (step S19).

If the personal information management device 80 can extract information associated with the nickname from the plurality of personal information stored in the storage unit 820, the personal information management device 80 transmits the personal information and the nickname to the terminal device (step S20). Specifically, the personal information and the nickname are transmitted to one terminal device 31 to 36 associated with the reader device 21 to 26 that has read the card identification information of the non-contact IC card 50. At this time, in addition to the nickname, information on the age group and sex input at the time of registration is also transmitted from the nickname management device to the terminal device.
The personal information management device 80 receives the nickname and the above-mentioned nickname related information directly from the nickname management device 10 without going through the terminal devices 31 to 36, searches the storage unit 820, and further relates to the nickname. Personal information, nickname related information, and the like may be configured to be transmitted to the terminal devices 31 to 36 associated with the reader devices 21 to 26 that have read the card identification information of the non-contact IC card 50. In this case, steps S16 and S17 in FIG. 11 are omitted.

  The terminal devices 31 to 36 receive personal information and nickname related information such as nicknames (step S21), and display personal information such as names in addition to nicknames, age groups and genders on the display 320 of the terminal devices 31 to 36. (Step S22).

  As described above, the manager of the event facility can know the information of the user by holding the non-contact information medium over the reader devices 21 to 26. In this case, if the person managing the nickname is different from the person managing the personal information, that is, if the operators of the nickname management device 10 and the personal information management device 80 are different, the nickname management Since the information sent from the device 10 to the personal information management device 80 is nickname related information such as a nickname, it is possible to ensure the confidentiality of information related to the individual. Even if leaked, it is safe because it is not personal information such as name. In addition, since information about individuals is distributed and managed in the nickname management device 10 and the personal information management device 80, the possibility of information leakage can be reduced.

[First Modification of Second Embodiment]
In the above-described second embodiment, when a nickname is transmitted from the nickname management apparatus 10 to the personal information management apparatus 80, the personal information management apparatus 80 searches for personal information associated with the nickname and can retrieve it. The personal information is configured to be transmitted to the terminal devices 31 to 36.
The first modification is configured so that the user can select that personal information is extracted in association with the nickname. This selection is configured such that, for example, the identification information of the IC card, for example, IDM and a nickname are associated with each other and registered in the nickname management apparatus 10 or after registration.
Such personal information management apparatus 80 manages information indicating whether or not the user is allowed to withdraw personal information associated with the nickname, that is, permission information.
Therefore, in the first modification, when the personal information management device 80 receives a nickname from the nickname management device 10, the personal information management device 80 refers to the permission information in the storage unit 820 and confirms whether personal information can be extracted. .
The personal information management device 80 refers to the permission information and, if the withdrawal is possible, transmits the personal information associated with the nickname to the terminal devices 31 to 36.

[Second Modification of Second Embodiment]
The nickname management apparatus 10 may be configured to record, for each user, information on which facility the reader apparatus 21 to 26 of the facility has contacted the non-contact information medium.

[Third Modification of Second Embodiment]
Each of the plurality of reader devices 21 to 26 may be configured to have means for acquiring GPS information. In this case, when the user holds the contactless information medium over the reader devices 21 to 26, GPS information is transmitted together with the identification information from the reader devices 21 to 26 to the nickname management device 10.
The nickname management apparatus 10 may be configured to record the time when the non-contact information medium is used and the GPS information as a set for each user.

[Third Embodiment]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the user can use the contactless IC card to associate the unique identification information of the card with the nickname and register it in the nickname management apparatus 10. Anyone can read the IDM of the IC card to be used, so it is necessary to prepare for impersonation of the IDM at the time of log-on using the network, precious reservations, and mail transmission.
For this reason, in the anonymous ID management system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, although not shown, in order to ensure security when reading the unique identification information of a non-contact information medium such as a non-contact IC card, Instead of the reader devices 21 to 26, security-function-equipped reader devices are used. This reader device includes a security function unit in addition to the configuration of FIG.
For example, the following configuration examples 1 and 2 can be used as a reader device equipped with a security function unit.

Configuration example 1: IC card reader with security function This reader is used connected to a USB of a computer. It has a security chip inside and contains an electronic certificate. First, at the time of connection or the like, whether or not this reader is valid is confirmed with the nickname management device 10 using an electronic certificate. If the confirmation is successful, the encryption between the reader via the computer and the nickname management device 10 is performed. Data path is established. Only the unique identification information IDM read by this legitimate reader is accepted as legitimate.

Configuration example 2: IC card reader used stand-alone without a computer This IC card reader is a dedicated BOX type IC card reader having a network router function, and incorporates an electronic certificate. A special activation contactless card is read to check if the reader is valid. IDM forgery is prevented through a process according to configuration 1.

[Embodiment 1] Form installed in a department store tenant The above-described event facility leader devices 21-26 and terminal devices 31-36 are located in facilities such as shopping malls, department stores, department stores, complex facilities, that is, facilities that do not require reservations. To each tenant. In this case, the nickname management device 10 is a server device installed outside the facility via the network 40, and is managed by a different person from the management entity of the facility.
The personal information management device 80 is installed in a company that operates facilities such as shopping malls, department stores, department stores, and complex facilities.
The personal information is usage information of each user for facilities such as the shopping mall, department store, department store, and complex facility. For example, purchased products, purchase amounts, and the total amount are managed as usage information.
In this case, when the user holds the contactless IC card 50 over the tenant reader devices 21 to 26, usage information for the user's facility is displayed on the terminal on the tenant terminal devices 31 to 36.
In such a system, the person managing the nickname and the person managing the personal information are different from each other, that is, if the operators of the nickname management apparatus 10 and the personal information management apparatus 80 are separated, Since the information sent from the nickname management device 10 to the personal information management device 80 is a nickname, confidentiality can be ensured. Especially for the nickname information management side, since the confidentiality of the information to be managed is low, the management for leakage can be lowered. In addition, information such as nicknames does not fall under those protected by the “Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Act No. 57 of May 30, 2003)” in Japan. The administrator can provide information on the nickname itself to a third party.
In addition, for facility managers such as department stores, customer information related to nicknames and users, such as usage information, is managed in conjunction with each other, so that information on customers, number of visitors, residence time, traffic lines, and visitors It is possible to provide information such as visit frequency and purchase results to tenants and sales floors in real time. For a general customer, a general-purpose reward card can be obtained without using a real name.

[Embodiment 2] Form installed in facility gate The above-described event facility leader devices 21-26 and terminal devices 31-36 are provided in the gates of facilities such as an exhibition hall, an exhibition hall, an amusement park, and an entertainment facility. That is, when a user participates in an event that requires a reservation for a fee, a nickname as an anonymous ID, in other words, IDM, which is unique identification information, can be used instead of an admission ticket.
The personal information management device 80 is installed in a company that operates facilities such as the exhibition hall, exhibition hall, amusement park, entertainment facility, or a company that hosts events.
The personal information is personal information of each user who has made a reservation for entry to or participation in an event at the exhibition hall, exhibition hall, amusement park, entertainment facility, or the like.
In this case, when the user holds the contactless IC card 50 over the tenant reader devices 21 to 26, the user's personal information such as name, age, date of birth, gender, etc. Is displayed on the terminal devices 31 to 36 installed at the gate. Then, admission to the event is permitted, and for example, a gate door or the like is opened. For example, the personal information management device 80 performs such gate passage permission control.

[Embodiment 3] Form installed in each booth of the exhibition The leader devices 21 to 26 and the terminal devices 31 to 36 of the aforementioned facilities are provided in each exhibition booth in the facility such as the exhibition hall and the exhibition hall.
The personal information management device 80 is installed in a company that operates an exhibition hall or an exposition. The personal information is the personal information of the individual who has booked to participate in the exhibition or exhibition.
In this case, when the user holds the contactless IC card 50 over the reader devices 21 to 26 in the booth, the personal information of the user is displayed on the terminal devices on the terminal devices 31 to 36 in the booth.

[Embodiment 4] Form Provided in Each Attraction Device of Recreational Facilities The aforementioned event facility leader devices 21-26 and terminal devices 31-36 are provided in each attraction device and playground equipment in facilities such as amusement parks and entertainment facilities. .
The personal information management device 80 is installed in a company that operates facilities such as an amusement park and entertainment facilities. The personal information is the personal information of the individual who reserved the use of the amusement park, entertainment facilities and the like.
In this case, when the user holds the non-contact IC card 50 over the attraction device or the play device reader devices 21 to 26, the personal information of the user is displayed on the terminal devices 31 to 36 of the attraction device or the play device.

[Others]
As described above in detail, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the spirit of the invention.
For example, the system may be constructed so that a nickname once set can be corrected.
In addition, the present invention may be configured such that a nickname is set for each of a plurality of types of non-contact information media so that one individual can use a plurality of nicknames. In this case, when the number of nicknames is a predetermined number or more, a charge may be made.

1, 1A Anonymous ID Management System 10 Nickname Management Device 110 Transmitter / Receiver of Nickname Management Device 120 Storage Unit of Nickname Management Device 130 Processing Unit of Nickname Management Device 21-26 Reader Device 210 Card Identification Information Reading Unit of Reader Device 220 Reader Device Transmission / reception unit 31-36 Terminal device 310 Transmission / reception unit of terminal device 320 Display of terminal device 40 Network 50 Non-contact IC card 60 Mobile phone 61 Reading unit of mobile phone 70 Computer 71, 75 General-purpose reader of computer 80 Personal information management device 810 Individual Transmission / reception unit of information management device 820 Storage unit of personal information management device 830 Processing unit of personal information management device

Claims (17)

A nickname management device that records a nickname in association with unique identification information of a non-contact information medium;
A reader device that is installed in each of a plurality of event facilities and reads the identification information from the non-contact information medium;
A terminal device installed in each of a plurality of event facilities;
A personal information management device for managing personal information such as a name different from the nickname for the owner of the contactless information medium;
The nickname management device, a plurality of reader devices, a plurality of terminal devices, and the personal information management device are connected via a network,
Sending the identification information read from the non-contact information medium by the event facility leader device to the nickname management device via the network,
The nickname management device searches for a nickname associated with the identification information based on the identification information received from the reader device,
The personal information management device extracts personal information associated with the nickname based on the nickname searched by the nickname management device and transmits it to the terminal device of the event facility,
The terminal device displays the personal information received from the personal information management device on a display.   The personal information management device includes permission information indicating whether a user is allowed to withdraw personal information associated with a nickname. When receiving a nickname from the nickname management device, the personal information management device refers to the permission information and refers to the personal information. 2. The anonymous ID management system according to claim 1, wherein it is confirmed whether or not withdrawal is possible, and if withdrawal is possible, personal information associated with a nickname is transmitted to the terminal device.   3. The anonymous ID management system according to claim 1, wherein the reader device includes a security function unit incorporating electronic authentication information. 4. The unique identification information is used in place of an admission ticket for participation in events that require a reservation for a fee,
The anonymous ID management system according to claim 1, wherein the reader device is installed at a gate of an event facility.   The anonymous ID management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the reader device is installed in a facility such as a store, a department store, a supermarket, a mall, or an amusement park that does not require a reservation. The leader device and terminal device of the event facility are a leader device and a terminal device provided in each tenant in a facility such as a shopping mall, department store, department store, complex facility,
The nickname management device is a server device installed outside the facility via the network,
The personal information management device is installed in a company that operates facilities such as the shopping mall, department store, department store, complex facility,
The above personal information is usage information of each user for facilities such as the shopping mall, department store, department store, complex facility,
The usage information for the user's facility is displayed on the terminal of the tenant when the user holds the contactless information medium over the leader device of the tenant. Anonymous ID management system described in Crab. The leader device and terminal device of the event facility are a reader device and a terminal device provided at the gate of a facility such as a shopping mall, department store, department store, complex facility, exhibition hall, exhibition hall, amusement park, entertainment facility,
The personal information management device is installed in a company that operates the shopping mall, department store, department store, complex facility, exhibition hall, exhibition hall, amusement park, entertainment facility, etc.
The above personal information is usage information regarding the facility of each user who has booked admission to facilities such as the shopping mall, department store, department store, complex facility, exhibition hall, exhibition hall, amusement park, entertainment facility, etc.
The usage information of the user is displayed on the terminal device on the terminal device of the tenant when the user holds the contactless information medium over the leader device of the tenant. Anonymous ID management system described in Crab. The leader device and the terminal device of the event facility are a leader device and a terminal device provided at each exhibition booth in the facility such as an exhibition hall and an exhibition hall,
The personal information management device is installed in an exhibition venue, a company that operates an exposition,
The above personal information is the personal information of the individual who booked to participate in the exhibition and exposition,
The personal information of the user is displayed on the terminal device on the terminal device of the booth when the user holds the non-contact information medium over the leader device of the booth. Anonymous ID management system described in Crab. The leader device and terminal device of the event facility are a reader device and a terminal device provided in each attraction device in a facility such as an amusement park and entertainment facility,
The personal information management device is installed in a company that operates facilities such as an amusement park and entertainment facility,
The above personal information is the personal information of the individual who reserved the use of the amusement park and entertainment facilities,
The personal information of the user is displayed on the terminal on the terminal of the attraction when the user holds the non-contact information medium over the reader device of the attraction. The anonymous ID management system described. Unique identification information is given to the plurality of reader devices,
The anonymity according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the nickname management device manages, for each user, information on which facility the user has contacted the non-contact information medium with which facility the user contacts. ID management system. Each of the plurality of reader devices has means for acquiring GPS information,
When the user holds the contactless information medium over the reader device, GPS information is transmitted from the reader device to the nickname management device together with the identification information,
The said nickname management apparatus records the time and GPS information which used the said non-contact information medium for every user as a set, The anonymous ID management system of Claim 10 characterized by the above-mentioned. A nickname management device that records a nickname associated with unique identification information of a non-contact information medium;
A reader device that reads the identification information from the non-contact information medium, installed in each of a plurality of event facilities,
A terminal installed at each event facility,
The nickname management device, a plurality of reader devices, and a plurality of terminals are connected via a network,
Sending the identification information read from the non-contact information medium by the event facility leader device to the nickname management device via the network,
The nickname management device searches for a nickname associated with the identification information based on the identification information received from the reader device, and finds either the searched nickname or its related information via the network as the event. An anonymous ID management system, characterized by being transmitted to a facility terminal. Unique identification information is given to the plurality of reader devices,
13. The anonymous ID management system according to claim 12, wherein the nickname management device manages, for each user, information on which facility the user has contacted with the non-contact information medium. Each of the plurality of reader devices has means for acquiring GPS information,
When the user holds the contactless information medium over the reader device, GPS information is transmitted from the reader device to the nickname management device together with the identification information,
14. The anonymous ID management system according to claim 13, wherein the nickname management device records, for each user, a time when the non-contact information medium is used and GPS information as a set.   15. The anonymous ID management system according to any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein the reader device includes a security function unit incorporating electronic authentication information. The unique identification information is used in place of an admission ticket for participation in events that require a reservation for a fee,
The anonymous ID management system according to claim 12, wherein the reader device is installed at a gate of an event facility.   The anonymous ID management system according to any one of claims 12 to 15, wherein the reader device is installed in a facility such as a store, a department store, a supermarket, a mall, or an amusement park that does not require a reservation.