JP2017138734A - Viewing right selling device and viewing right selling system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a viewing right selling device and a viewing right selling system, capable of improving an appeal power of viewing right and being able to be a chance of communication in an accommodation facility.SOLUTION: A viewing right selling device is equipped with a payment accepting part which accepts payment with a coin or a bill, for selling a viewing right which allows viewing of a video with a display device that is installed in a facility. It includes an output part which, when accepting a specified amount of money at the payment accepting part, prints a claim ticket for exchanging with a coupon book on a specified medium.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a viewing-right sales device and a viewing-right sales system that can improve the appeal of viewing rights and can trigger communication in installed facilities.

  In many accommodation facilities, a video providing system that enables viewing of a specific pay program according to a predetermined amount on a display device installed in a guest room is often provided (Patent Document 1, etc.).

JP 2006-87012 A

  However, recently, the viewing rate of pay programs in such a video providing system is decreasing. Even though users of various nationalities stay in the accommodation facility, there is a situation that those multinational users do not actively watch pay programs.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a viewing-right selling device and a viewing-right selling system that can improve the appeal of viewing rights and can trigger communication in accommodation facilities. .

  A viewing-right selling device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a deposit receiving unit that receives deposit of coins or banknotes, and sells a viewing-right for enabling viewing of images on a display device installed in a facility. The viewing-right selling apparatus includes an output unit that prints out a voucher that can be exchanged for a coupon book on a predetermined medium when a predetermined amount is received by the deposit receiving unit.

  The viewing-right selling device according to an aspect of the present invention receives a storage unit that stores the correspondence between the number of deposits and any of a plurality of types of vouchers, and the receipt unit accepts the receipt during the use period of the facility. And a counter for counting the number of deposits, wherein the output unit prints out the voucher corresponding to the number of deposits counted by the counter to the predetermined medium.

  The viewing-right selling device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a storage unit that stores a correspondence between a deposit amount and one of a plurality of types of vouchers, and a deposit received by the deposit reception unit during the use period of the facility. And a totaling unit for totaling the amount of money, wherein the output unit prints out a voucher corresponding to the amount of money received by the totaling unit to the predetermined medium.

  In the viewing-right selling device according to one aspect of the present invention, the output unit prints out two-dimensional barcode information including an authentication code for connection to a predetermined Web page or for starting a predetermined program together with the voucher. It is characterized by doing.

  The viewing-right sales system according to one aspect of the present invention is connected to a display device installed in a facility so as to be communicable, a transmission control device that controls video transmission to the display device, and a coin or banknote In a viewing-right sales system including a deposit receiving unit that receives a deposit, and a selling device that sells a viewing right of video that enables video transmission to the display device, the deposit receiving unit receives the deposit during the use period of the facility. A first storage unit that stores the received deposit amount, the number of deposits, the transmission time of the video, or the type of the transmitted video content, and the received amount, the number of deposits, the transmission time stored in the storage unit, or A second storage unit that stores the correspondence between the type of video content and one of a plurality of types of vouchers, and the sales device receives the predetermined amount when the deposit reception unit receives the predetermined amount. 1 A determination unit for determining a voucher corresponding to the deposit amount, the number of deposits, the transmission time, or the type of video content stored in the storage unit based on the correspondence stored in the second storage unit; and a coupon book And an output unit that prints out the determined type of voucher on a predetermined medium.

  In the present invention, a voucher exchangeable with a coupon book is printed out on a predetermined paper medium. Instead of outputting the coupon itself or the coupon book itself, a voucher is printed out. Therefore, while the hardware resources of the video distribution system and the viewing rights sales system therefor remain existing, the user receives a coupon book useful for the user of the accommodation facility in addition to the purpose of purchasing the viewing rights. It becomes possible.

  In the present invention, there are a plurality of types of vouchers to be exchanged, and a voucher of a type corresponding to the amount of money deposited or the number of deposits is output. This is expected to improve the appeal of viewing rights.

  In the present invention, the designation of the type of coupon book that can be redeemed is changed according to the viewing performance (number of times, length, amount). This makes it possible to further improve the appeal of viewing rights.

  In the present invention, the voucher may include a two-dimensional barcode. This two-dimensional barcode is information on the connection to the Web page of information related to the coupon book that is the exchange target of the voucher, or information on the authentication code for starting a predetermined application program that can download the electronic coupon book including.

  According to the present invention, it is possible for the user to receive a coupon book useful for the user of the accommodation facility in addition to the purpose of purchasing the viewing right, and the appealing power of the viewing right is improved. A voucher that can be redeemed for a coupon book is output as a predetermined medium, so the voucher's operation at the accommodation facility triggers communication between the user and the accommodation facility staff, and the user's accommodation facility It is expected that the satisfaction level will improve.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a viewing right sales system in Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the viewing-rights sales apparatus in this Embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a viewing right sales processing procedure executed by the viewing right selling apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a receipt discharged from the viewing-rights selling device in the first embodiment. 6 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a distribution server in Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of setting conditions included in setting information stored in a second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a viewing right sales processing procedure executed in the viewing right selling system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a receipt discharged from the viewing-rights selling device in the second embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings illustrating embodiments thereof. In addition, the embodiment shown below is an illustration, and of course, the present invention is not limited to the following configuration.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a viewing-right sales system 100 according to the first embodiment. The viewing-right sales system 100 includes a viewing-right sales device 1, a management device 2, display devices 3 a, 3 b, 3 c, an in-facility network 4, and a distribution server 5. The viewing-right sales system 100 is deployed in accommodation facilities such as hotels and inns, and the distribution server 5 is connected to the external video distribution service system via the external network N. The distribution server 5 may be arranged outside the accommodation facility and outside.

  The management device 2 is a personal computer, and is managed by an accommodation facility staff such as a front desk. The management device 2 operates based on a program that supports work related to accommodation management (reservation, check-in / out) at an accommodation facility, and can communicate with the distribution server 5, setting items in the distribution server 5, etc. Run a program that enables

  The in-facility network 4 uses a LAN (Local Area Network) and is connected so as to enable communication among the display devices 3a, 3b, 3c,..., The management device 2, the viewing-right selling device 1, and the distribution server 5. It is a medium. The display devices 3a, 3b, 3c and the distribution server 5 may be connected by a coaxial cable. In this case, the distribution server 5 has a function of a digital modulator. The configuration of the in-facility network 4 is not limited to this, and can correspond to various configurations of video distribution service systems.

  The display devices 3a, 3b, and 3c have a television broadcast receiving function and display images related to the television broadcast. Further, the display devices 3a, 3b, 3c have a function as a terminal device for the distribution server 5. Specifically, each of the display devices 3a, 3b, and 3c includes a Web browser function, and connects to the distribution server 5 via the Web browser and outputs program information and video signals of each program that are disclosed on the distribution server 5. The access destination can be acquired. The display devices 3a, 3b, and 3c transmit and receive program selection information to and from the distribution server 5, and also receive video signals transmitted from the distribution server 5 to the display devices 3a, 3b, and 3c and display images. To do.

  The distribution server 5 is a server computer, and can be connected to and communicate with each other via the in-facility network 4 using the display devices 3a, 3b, and 3c as terminal devices. Specifically, the distribution server 5 has a Web server function, identifies each connection from the Web browser of the display devices 3a, 3b, and 3c, which are terminal devices, and sends program information and each information to the terminal device permitted to view. A Web page that provides access to the video signal of the program is provided. The distribution server 5 is connected to an external video distribution service system via the external network N, acquires a video signal from the service system, and appropriately distributes the video signal to the display devices 3a, 3b, and 3c.

  The basic function of the viewing-right sales system 100 is to individually realize pay program viewing on the display devices 3a, 3b, and 3c provided in the guest rooms A, B, and C in the accommodation facility. The viewing right selling apparatus 1 provided in the common area accepts a charge together with designation of the guest room number for identifying the guest rooms A, B, and C. When the regular fee is accepted, the viewing-right selling device 1 permits (restricts) viewing of a specific program in the display devices 3a, 3b, and 3c provided in the guest rooms A, B, and C of the designated guest room number. The guest room number is notified to the distribution server 5. The distribution server 5 performs control to permit viewing (transmission of video signals) on the display devices 3a, 3b, 3c corresponding to the designated guest room number based on information such as the guest room number and the charge amount. Thereby, viewing of a pay program or a special program unique to the accommodation facility is realized.

  The viewing-right sales system 100 according to the present embodiment provides a “coupon book voucher” issuance service in addition to the above-described pay program viewing. Hereinafter, a detailed configuration for realizing the “coupon book voucher” issuing service in the viewing right selling system 100 will be described. In particular, the configuration of the viewing-right selling device 1 for realizing this will be described in detail.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the viewing-right selling device 1 in the present embodiment. The viewing-right selling device 1 includes a control unit 10, a storage unit 11, a temporary storage unit 12, a display unit 13, an operation unit 14, a deposit receiving unit 15, a printing unit 16, a communication unit 17, a reading unit 18, and a sensing unit 19. . The viewing-right selling device 1 includes these components in a housing, and is configured by exposing a part of the display unit 13, the operation unit 14, the deposit receiving unit 15, and the printing unit 16 to the surface of the housing.

  The control unit 10 uses a CPU (Central Processing Unit) to control the operation of each component unit based on the control program 1P and setting information 110 stored in the storage unit 11. The control unit 10 has a built-in timer, and can specify the time in the set area. The temporary storage unit 12 temporarily stores information generated during the processing of the control unit 10.

  The storage unit 11 uses a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory. In addition to the control program 1P being stored in the storage unit 11, setting information 110 to which the control unit 10 refers is stored. The setting information 110 is, for example, message contents to be displayed on the display unit 13, information on characters or images to be printed out by the printing unit 16, and information such as the amount of money. The setting information 110 includes a setting for whether or not a receipt including a coupon book voucher is output. The contents of the setting information 110 stored in the storage unit 11 are set and changed via a user interface (dedicated application program or Web browser) operating on the management device 2 using the operation unit and the display unit of the management device 2. Acceptance is possible. Note that the setting information 110 is stored in a storage unit built in the management apparatus 2, and the control unit 10 may acquire the contents of the setting information 110 by the communication unit 17 each time it starts up.

  The display unit 13 uses a VFD module including a VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) and a driving circuit. The display unit 13 displays characters on the display unit 13 based on instructions from the control unit 10. The display unit 13 supports not only Japanese character codes but also character codes used in other countries. For example, English (alphabet), Chinese (traditional, simplified), Korean, Arabic, etc. Display is possible.

  The operation unit 14 uses buttons including “0 to 9 (numeric)”, “OK (confirmed)”, and “CANCEL (cancel)” to notify the control unit 10 of information for identifying the pressed button. The buttons of the operation unit 14 may include “→”, “←”, “↑”, and “↓” buttons representing arrows.

  The deposit acceptance unit 15 has an accepting port for accepting deposits of coins and banknotes so as to be exposed to the outside of the casing, accommodates the received coins and bills inside the casing, specifies the deposit amount, and controls the control unit 10. To notify. Note that the deposit acceptance unit 15 may accept not only coins and banknotes but also deposits by credit card, prepaid card or postpay card.

  The printing unit 16 uses a module that prints a receipt, prints characters or images on a predetermined sheet in accordance with an instruction from the control unit 10, and discharges the receipt from a discharge port exposed on the surface of the housing. The printing unit 16 further includes a cutter that forms a plurality of types of cuts (partial cuts) on the printed paper, and forms any type of cuts according to instructions from the control unit 10 and discharges them from the discharge port. . The cut type may be included in the setting information 110 of the storage unit 11.

  The communication unit 17 is a network card connected to the in-facility network 4 and realizes transmission / reception of information between the distribution server 5 and the management device 2.

  The reading unit 18 reads information stored in the storage medium M from the storage medium M. The storage medium M is, for example, a portable flash memory, an optical disk, or a magnetic disk, and the reading unit 18 receives these and reads stored information. The control unit 10 stores the information read by the reading unit 18 in the storage unit 11 (or the temporary storage unit 12). The control program 1P may be read from the storage medium M and stored in the storage unit 11.

  The sensing unit 19 uses a human sensor using infrared rays, for example, and notifies the control unit 10 when a person is present within a predetermined distance in front of the apparatus housing.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the viewing right sales processing procedure executed by the viewing right selling apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment. The control unit 10 determines whether or not a person exists in front of the housing of the apparatus at the sensing unit 19 (step S101). If it is determined in step S101 that no person exists (S101: NO), the control unit 10 returns the process to step S101 and waits until it senses that a person exists.

  If it is determined in step S101 that there is a person (S101: YES), the control unit 10 causes the display unit 13 to display a message preset in the setting information 110 in a plurality of languages (step S102). In step S102, the control unit 10 may display the message in a plurality of languages in a cyclic manner.

  The control unit 10 receives an input of a room number from the “number” button of the operation unit 14 (step S103), and determines whether or not the room number has been confirmed (“OK” is pressed) (step S104). When it is determined that the room number has not been determined (S104: NO), the control unit 10 returns the process to step S104.

  If it is determined in step S104 that the room number has been confirmed (S104: YES), the control unit 10 has checked in the corresponding room and the viewing right has not been sold based on the received room number. The management device 2 and the distribution server 5 are inquired as to whether or not the right can be sold (step S105).

  When it is determined in step S105 that viewing rights can be sold (S105: YES), the control unit 10 accepts a deposit by allowing the deposit accepting unit 15 to accept coins or banknotes (step S106). When the control unit 10 receives a predetermined amount of money, the control unit 10 notifies the distribution server 5 and the management device 2 of information indicating the completion of viewing right sale (step S107). Then, the control unit 10 refers to the setting information 110 stored in the storage unit 11 (Step S108), and causes the printing unit 16 to print out the receipt R including the coupon book voucher T based on the setting information 110 ( Step S109) and the process is terminated.

  In step S <b> 108, the control unit 10 refers to the setting information 110 for setting whether or not to include a coupon book voucher, the type of cut, the greeting text, and the amount of money, and the room returned from the distribution server 5. The printing unit 16 is controlled so that the number is printed in the receipt R.

  When it is determined in step S105 that the check-in has not been completed or the viewing right has been sold and the viewing right cannot be sold (S105: NO), the control unit 10 displays an error message. 13 is displayed (step S110), and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the receipt R discharged from the viewing-right selling device 1 according to the first embodiment. The receipt R is printed with the date and time of sale, the contents of service sold, the amount of money, the room number, and the name of the accommodation facility. The receipt R includes a coupon book voucher T. The coupon book voucher T is composed of a part of the end of the receipt R that is partially cut by a cut C, and the coupon book voucher T indicates that the portion is a “coupon book voucher”. The indicated characters are printed. In the example of FIG. 4, characters indicating “coupon book voucher” are printed in a plurality of languages. The coupon book voucher T is printed with a two-dimensional barcode T01. The two-dimensional barcode T01 includes link information to a web page (ticket page) including information on a coupon book to be exchanged or an authentication code for starting a coupon book application.

  The user of the accommodation facility acquires the receipt R by purchasing the viewing right with the viewing right selling apparatus 1. When the user presents the coupon book voucher T included in the receipt R to the staff at the front, the coupon book can be exchanged from the staff. As the coupon book, one corresponding to different languages or a plurality of types having different uses may be prepared. And the staff judges the language of the user who brought the coupon book voucher T by the communication on the spot, and hands the coupon book corresponding to the language directly to the user. The coupon book voucher T is not a coupon itself but a voucher for exchanging the coupon book. Since the voucher is a part of the receipt R, the hardware resource of the video distribution system and the viewing right sales system therefor remains existing, but it is useful for the user in addition to the purpose of the viewing right. It becomes possible to receive the exchange of. And by making it possible to provide a coupon book (coupon) to be exchanged with a mechanism different from the viewing-rights selling system 100 itself, depending on the accommodation facility itself, the location of the accommodation facility, the time, or the user's own wishes Various ingenuity can be set on the accommodation facility side. This not only improves the appeal of the viewing right itself for the user, but also creates an opportunity for communication between the user and the staff, thereby improving the use satisfaction of the accommodation facility.

  The user reads the two-dimensional barcode T01 printed on the receipt R with the camera of a portable terminal device such as a smartphone that he / she owns, and uses the name of the coupon book or the link information indicated by the two-dimensional barcode T01. It is possible to display a Web page displayed based on the display unit of the mobile terminal device. In this case, it is also possible to provide a service using the coupon to the user by confirming the name of the coupon book (name of service) or the Web page displayed on the mobile terminal device by the staff of the facility where the coupon is used. is there. The Web page displayed at this time may include information that introduces information about services such as sightseeing spots around restaurants and restaurants in a plurality of languages. When the two-dimensional barcode T01 is the authentication code of the coupon book application, the user reads the two-dimensional barcode T01 with the camera of the portable terminal device, and a predetermined coupon book application is activated on the portable terminal device, Furthermore, a specific coupon can be acquired. Moreover, it is an authentication code received in the coupon book application after starting, Comprising: You may enable it to acquire a specific coupon by performing operation which a user inputs this authentication code. And this specific coupon can be used in tourist spots, restaurants, etc. around the accommodation facility, for example. In addition, for example, the specific coupon may be such that the two-dimensional barcode T01 includes information such as a name and a group name for specifying a facility where the viewing-right sales apparatus 1 is installed. In this case, it is possible to receive a coupon as a privilege only for the user who uses the accommodation facility. The control unit 10 refers to the setting information 110 so that the printing unit 16 can print the two-dimensional barcode T01. Therefore, by changing the setting information 110 from the management device 2 as appropriate, a unique coupon can be set individually in the accommodation facility or for each group.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of distribution server 5 in the second embodiment. The configuration of the viewing-right sales system 100 in the second embodiment is the same as the configuration in the first embodiment except that the specific configuration in the distribution server 5 and the setting information and processing details stored in the viewing-right sales device 1 are different. Common. Therefore, in the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the common components, and the details are omitted.

  The distribution server 5 includes a control unit 50, a storage unit 51, a temporary storage unit 52, and a communication unit 53.

  The control unit 50 uses a CPU to control the operation of each component based on a server program stored in the storage unit 51. The temporary storage unit 52 temporarily stores information generated by the processing of the control unit 50.

  The storage unit 51 uses a nonvolatile storage medium such as a hard disk or a flash memory. A viewing log 510 is recorded in the storage unit 51. The viewing log 510 includes the viewing time from check-in to check-out for each room, the number of purchases of viewing rights, and the total purchase amount in association with the guest room number. The viewing log 510 may include information for identifying the viewed program. Note that only one of the viewing time, the number of purchases of viewing rights, and the total purchase amount may be recorded in the viewing log 510.

  The communication unit 53 is a network card connected to the in-facility network 4 and realizes transmission / reception of information to / from the management device 2. The communication unit 53 is configured to be securely connected via a router when connecting to an external video distribution service.

  The setting information 110 stored in the storage unit 11 of the viewing right selling device 1 includes setting conditions for the type of voucher to be printed out. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of setting conditions included in the setting information 110 stored in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the setting condition includes a combination of an item and a threshold value for each item. In the example of FIG. 6, for example, “3” is set for “number of purchases”. A special type of voucher is printed out when the number of purchases of viewing rights between check-in and check-out is three or more. As another example, “3000” is set for “total purchase”, “5” is set for “viewing time”, or “901” is set for “viewing program”. For example, when the total purchase price of viewing rights is 3000 yen or more, when the viewing time is 5 hours or more in total, or when a predetermined program (901ch) is viewed, a special type of exchange This means that the ticket is printed out.

  Here, as a predetermined program, for example, it is expected that the video distribution service and the coupon book are linked by using a coupon providing restaurant included in the coupon book, sightseeing information of an area where the service store exists, and an advertising program. . In addition, as a part of a service for a user who uses an accommodation facility for watching sports, a predetermined program can be a program related to sports. In this case, the provided coupon book is expected to produce a synergistic effect with a sporting event by including coupons of restaurants, services, and retail stores that provide services related to the sport.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the viewing right sales processing procedure executed in the viewing right selling system in the second embodiment. Of the processing procedures shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7, the same steps as those shown in the flowchart of FIG. 3 are denoted by the same step numbers, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The control unit 10 of the viewing-right sales device 1 receives a predetermined amount of money, notifies the distribution server 5 and the management device 2 that the viewing-right sales are completed (S107), and then designates the room number to the distribution server 5 for viewing. The log 510 is inquired (step S111). Although the content to be inquired depends on the setting, the number of purchases of viewing rights is acquired in the second embodiment. In response to the inquiry, the control unit 50 of the distribution server 5 reads the number of purchases of the viewing right associated with the designated room number from the viewing log 510 of the storage unit 51 and returns it to the viewing right selling apparatus 1.

  The control unit 10 of the viewing-right selling device 1 refers to the setting information for the information obtained by the inquiry (here, the number of purchases of the viewing-right) (S108), and determines whether or not the setting condition for the special voucher is satisfied. (Step S112). As shown in FIG. 6, since the setting condition is “3” or more if the number of viewing rights is purchased, the control unit 10 compares the information obtained by the inquiry with the setting condition in step S <b> 112.

  When it is determined in step S112 that the set condition is not satisfied (S112: NO), the control unit 10 prints out a receipt R including a coupon book voucher T for a normal coupon book (S109), and ends the process. To do.

  When it is determined in step S112 that the setting condition is satisfied (S112: YES), the control unit 10 prints out a receipt R2 including a coupon book voucher T2 for a special coupon book (step S113), and performs processing. finish.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the receipt R2 discharged from the viewing-right selling device 1 according to the second embodiment. The receipt R2 shown in FIG. 8 is printed with the date and time of sale, the contents of the service sold, the amount of money, the room number, and the name of the accommodation facility, as with the receipt R in the first embodiment shown in FIG. ing. The receipt R2 includes a coupon book voucher T2 having a different description from the coupon book voucher T. The coupon book voucher T2 is composed of a part of the receipt R2 that is partially cut by a cut C2. Note that the type of the cut C2 shown in FIG. 8 and the cut C shown in FIG. The coupon book voucher T2 is printed with characters indicating that it is a “premium coupon book voucher”. In order to produce the word “premium”, a decorative image is printed on the coupon book voucher T2 shown in FIG. The two-dimensional barcode T02 is also printed on the coupon book voucher T2. The two-dimensional barcode T02 includes the name of a coupon book to be exchanged, link information to a Web page (ticket page) including information on the coupon book, or an authentication code for starting a coupon book application.

  A user who satisfies the predetermined purchase count, purchase price, viewing time, and viewing program setting conditions can obtain the receipt R2. When the user presents the coupon book voucher T2 included in the receipt R2 to the front staff, it is possible to receive a special coupon book exchange from the staff. The coupon book for a special coupon book includes special coupons that have a high discount rate or are not included in other coupon books.

  Thus, in the second embodiment, either the coupon book voucher T or the coupon book voucher T2 is printed out based on the performance of the user related to the viewing right sold by the viewing right sales device 1. The As a result, the viewing-right selling device 1 is not only used for the purpose of a coupon book, but it is also possible to improve the motivation for viewing the video itself in the video distribution service and further improve the appeal of the viewing right. The location of the viewing right sales system is not limited to accommodation facilities. It may be an amusement facility where a video distribution service is introduced, or a tourist facility such as a hot spring. Also in the second embodiment, the information of the two-dimensional barcode T02 is individually set by the facility where the viewing right selling apparatus 1 is installed, and a coupon book (coupon) that can be used only by the facility user is received. It is also possible to receive a coupon according to the viewing performance.

  In the first and second embodiments, the viewing-right selling device 1 is configured to accept the input of the guest room number and sell the viewing-right. Here, the viewing-right selling device 1 includes only a coupon book voucher T (or coupon book voucher T2) that accepts a fee and does not have a viewing right for a pay program by inputting a specific number when inputting a guest room number. You may be comprised so that the process which discharges the receipt R (or R2) can be performed. In this case, whether or not the coupon book voucher T (or T2) can be discharged without viewing rights is preferably set by the management device 2 in the setting information 110. When configured as a device that issues a coupon book voucher T (or T2) without viewing rights, the installation location of the device is not limited to an accommodation facility. You may make it install in the place where multinational people gather easily, such as a tourist information center.

  In the first and second embodiments, the display devices 3a, 3b, and 3c include a Web browser function, and are configured to be connected to the distribution server 5 by a Web browser. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display devices 3a, 3b, and 3c may be connected to the distribution server 5 via STB (Set Top Box) to receive video signals. In this case, the viewing-right selling device 1 prints out a ticket describing the PIN number to be input to the STB installed in each guest room from the printing unit 16 when the payment receiving unit 15 receives the payment. In this case, the ticket is also a receipt R and includes a coupon book voucher T (or T2).

  In the processing procedure shown above, the input of the room number in the operation unit 14 may be replaced with a configuration in which wireless communication is performed with a key card with a built-in tag that stores room number information such as a wireless tag.

  In addition, at the time of check-in by the management device 2, information on the guest's language used is set. By referring to the information, the control unit 10 uses the message language displayed on the display unit 13, and the receipt to be discharged. The language used for R (or R2), and further, the language of the sound output by the display devices 3a, 3b, 3c may be associated. In addition, the buttons of the operation unit 14 include “→”, “←”, “↑”, and “↓” buttons that represent arrows, and are configured to accept selection of the language used in conjunction with the display on the display unit 13. May be. In this case as well, convenience is improved by associating the language of the message displayed on the display unit 13, the characters used in the receipt R (or R2), and the language of the voice in the display devices 3a, 3b, 3c. . Furthermore, the video delivered by the video delivery service may be selectable according to the language used, based on the language used information set at this time. For example, news programs can be distributed in the language used. In addition, as a service for users who use accommodation facilities for watching international sports tournaments, it is possible to distribute sports news programs in the language used or video recordings of tournaments.

  It should be thought that embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the meanings described above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Viewing-right sales system 1 Viewing-right sales apparatus 10 Control part 11 Memory | storage part 110 Setting information 1P Control program 15 Deposit acceptance part 16 Printing part (output part)
5 Distribution server 50 Control unit 51 Storage unit 510 Viewing log R, R2 Receipt T, T2 Coupon book voucher C, C2 cut

Claims (5)

In a viewing-right sales device that has a deposit acceptance unit that accepts deposits of coins or banknotes and sells viewing rights for enabling viewing of images on a display device installed in the facility,
A viewing-right sales apparatus, comprising: an output unit that prints out a voucher that can be exchanged for a coupon book on a predetermined medium when a predetermined amount is received by the deposit receiving unit. A storage unit for storing correspondence between the number of deposits and one of a plurality of types of vouchers;
A counting unit that counts the number of deposits received by the deposit receiving unit during the use period of the facility;
The viewing-right selling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output unit prints out a voucher corresponding to the number of deposits counted by the counting unit to the predetermined medium. A storage unit for storing the correspondence between the deposit amount and one of a plurality of types of vouchers, and a total unit for totaling the deposit amount received by the deposit reception unit during the use period of the facility,
The viewing-right selling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output unit prints out a voucher corresponding to the amount received by the totaling unit to the predetermined medium. 2. The viewing according to claim 1, wherein the output unit prints out two-dimensional barcode information including an authentication code for connection to a predetermined Web page or a predetermined program activation together with the voucher. Right sales device. A display control device that is communicably connected to a display device installed in a facility, includes a transmission control device that controls video transmission to the display device, and a deposit acceptance unit that accepts deposit of coins or banknotes, to the display device In a viewing rights sales system including a sales device that sells video viewing rights that enable video transmission of
A first storage unit that stores a deposit amount received at the deposit reception unit during the use period of the facility, the number of deposits, a transmission time of the video, or a type of transmitted video content;
A second storage unit for storing the deposit amount, the number of deposits, the transmission time, or the correspondence between the type of video content and any of a plurality of types of vouchers, stored in the storage unit,
The sales device is:
When the predetermined amount is received by the deposit receiving unit, the second storage unit stores the voucher stored in the first storage unit, the number of deposits, the transmission time, or the type of video content. A determination unit for determining based on the correspondence stored in
A viewing-rights selling system comprising: an output unit that can be exchanged for a coupon book and prints out a predetermined type of exchange ticket on a predetermined medium.

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