JP2019197529A - System, method and program for managing use of object - Google Patents

Abstract

To assist in management of an electronic lock for using an object.SOLUTION: An object use management system 10 has a function for managing the use of an object that is made available by unlocking an electronic lock through an electronic lock control device 30, and provides a use reservation service of the object through an information processing terminal 32. Upon receiving a use reservation of the object, the system 10 transmits an unlocking token associated with the object to a PF address of a user of the object, where reception of the unlocking token allows control of unlocking the electronic lock for using the object.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a system, method, and program for managing use of an object.

  Conventionally, a system for managing the use of various types of objects has been proposed. For example, Patent Document 1 below discloses a system for managing a preview of a real estate property by a user. In this system, a camera robot is arranged inside a real estate property, and a user who has received a viewing preview can view the property via the camera robot. Such a system can eliminate the need for a real estate agent to participate, and can promote the efficiency of property inspection work. However, when finally deciding to move in, it is considered that the user strongly desires to perform a local preview instead of a preview via the camera robot.

  Thus, for example, it is conceivable to electronically manage locks on real estate properties. For example, in the bicycle sharing system disclosed in Patent Document 2 below, a user installs an application for a bicycle sharing service on a mobile phone, and reserves a bicycle and locks and unlocks an electronic lock through the application. Locks can be made. Such a system can be applied not only to the use of bicycles but also to the management of electronic locks when using various objects including the above-mentioned preview of real estate properties.

Japanese Patent No. 6288660 Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-60452

  However, in the above-described bicycle sharing service, the user needs to install a dedicated application for using the service, which can be a barrier for using the service. In order to eliminate such usage barriers as much as possible, it is desirable to realize a mechanism that is convenient for users of objects in a system that manages electronic locks.

  An object of the embodiment of the present invention is to support management of an electronic lock for using an object. Other objects of the embodiments of the present invention will become apparent by referring to the entire specification.

  A system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes one or more computer processors, and is a system for managing the use of an object. The one or more computer processors execute a readable instruction. In response, a process for receiving a reservation for use of an object that is a platform address for transmitting and receiving virtual currency and tokens in a predetermined platform using a block chain and that includes the platform address of the user of the object, and reception of the use reservation In response to the unlocking token, which is a kind of token in the predetermined platform and associated with the object in the use reservation, to the platform address of the user in the use reservation; Solution at one platform address A process for controlling the unlocking of the electronic lock for using the object associated with the unlocking token to be received in response to the reception of the token for processing, and the process for controlling the unlocking, When the platform address of the source of the received unlocking token is the platform address of the user in the use reservation, an electronic lock for using the object associated with the received unlocking token is provided. In order to use the object associated with the received unlocking token when the platform address of the source of the received unlocking token is not the platform address of the user in the use reservation, while unlocking Including not unlocking the electronic lock.

  A method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method for managing the use of an object, executed by one or a plurality of computers, for transmitting and receiving virtual currency and tokens in a predetermined platform using a block chain. Receiving a use reservation of an object with a platform address of a user of the object, and in response to receiving the use reservation, a kind of token in the predetermined platform, A step of transmitting the unlocking token associated with the object to the platform address of the user in the use reservation, and receiving the unlocking token in response to receiving the unlocking token at the first platform address Pair associated with the token A step of controlling the unlocking of the electronic lock for using the object, wherein the step of controlling the unlocking includes: a platform address of a source of the received unlocking token is a user's If it is a platform address, the electronic lock for using the object associated with the received unlocking token is unlocked, while the platform address of the source of the received unlocking token is the use And not unlocking the electronic lock for using the object associated with the received unlocking token if it is not the platform address of the user in the reservation.

  The program which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention is a program for managing utilization of a target object, Comprising: A block chain is used for the said 1 or several computer according to execution on one or several computers A process for receiving a reservation for use of a target object with a platform address of a user of the target object for transmitting and receiving virtual currency and tokens in a predetermined platform; A process of transmitting an unlock token, which is a kind of token in the platform and associated with an object in the use reservation, to the platform address of the user in the use reservation, and unlocking at the first platform address Receive the token for A process for controlling the unlocking of the electronic lock for using the object associated with the unlocking token, and the process for controlling the unlocking is performed by a transmission source of the received unlocking token. When the platform address of the user is the platform address of the user in the use reservation, the electronic lock for using the object associated with the received unlocking token is unlocked while the received unlocking Including not releasing the electronic lock for using the object associated with the received unlocking token when the platform address of the transmission token source is not the user's platform address in the use reservation .

  Various embodiments of the present invention support the management of electronic locks for utilizing objects.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a network including an object usage management system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The block diagram which shows roughly the function which the target object utilization management system 10 has. The figure which illustrates the information which the target object information table 411 manages. The figure which illustrates the information which the use reservation information table 412 manages. The flowchart which illustrates the process which the system 10 performs at the time of reception of a preview reservation. The figure which illustrates the preview reservation screen. The figure for demonstrating a mode that the unlocking token is transmitted with respect to a user's PF address from the unlocking token management PF address. The figure for demonstrating the token contract which manages the state of the token for unlocking. The flowchart which illustrates the process which the system 10 performs when unlocking | locking the electronic lock of a property. The figure for demonstrating a mode that the unlocking token is transmitted with respect to PF address for unlocking token management from a user's PF address. The block diagram which shows roughly the function which 10A of target object utilization management systems in other embodiment have. The flowchart which illustrates the process which system 10A performs when a user utilizes an external service. The figure for demonstrating a mode that the token for external services is transmitted / received between the PF address for external service token management, and a user's PF address.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a network including an object usage management system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the system 10 is communicably connected to an electronic lock control device 30 and an information processing terminal 32 via a communication network 20 such as the Internet. In FIG. 1, only one electronic lock control device 30 and an information processing terminal 32 are shown, but the system 10 can be connected to a plurality of electronic lock control devices 30 and information processing terminals 32 so as to be able to communicate with each other. . The system 10 has a function for managing the use of an object that can be used by unlocking the electronic lock via the electronic lock control device 30. To provide through. The system 10 is an example of an apparatus that implements part or all of the system of the present invention.

  The objects whose use is managed by the system 10 of the present embodiment can include various types of objects. The object typically requires an electronic lock to be unlocked for its use, and includes, for example, a real estate property, an accommodation facility, a bicycle, a car, and a locker.

  The system 10 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, a computer processor 11 such as a CPU, a main memory 12, an input / output I / F 13, a communication I / F 14, and a storage (memory). Device) 15, and these components are electrically connected via a bus (not shown) or the like.

  The computer processor 11 reads various programs stored in the storage 15 or the like into the main memory 12 and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 12 is configured by, for example, a DRAM.

  The input / output I / F 13 includes various input / output devices for exchanging information with a user or the like. The input / output I / F 13 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse and a touch panel), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. The input / output I / F 13 includes an image output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

  The communication I / F 14 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various types of communication software, or a combination thereof, and is configured to realize wired or wireless communication via the communication network 20 or the like.

  The storage 15 is configured by, for example, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage 15 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the system 10 can be configured using a plurality of computers each having the hardware configuration described above. For example, the system 10 can be configured by one or a plurality of server devices.

  The object usage management system 10 configured as described above can be configured to have functions as a web server and an application server. In this case, a web browser or other application installed in the information processing terminal 32 In response to a request from the user, various processes are executed, and screen data (for example, HTML data), control data, and the like corresponding to the result of the processes are transmitted to the information processing terminal 32. The information processing terminal 32 displays a web page or other screen based on the received data.

  The electronic lock control device 30 is configured to unlock a corresponding electronic lock based on control information received from the system 10 via the communication network 20. The electronic lock control device 30 can include a mechanism and an actuator for mechanically unlocking and locking the electronic lock. Further, the electronic lock control device 30 may be configured integrally with the electronic lock, or may be configured as a separate device from the electronic lock.

  The information processing terminal 32 has a configuration as a general computer, and may be configured as, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a wearable device, or a personal computer. A user of the information processing terminal 32 may use a reservation service provided by the system 10 by executing communication with the system 10 via a web browser or other application installed in the terminal 32. it can.

  Next, the function which the target object utilization management system 10 of this embodiment has is demonstrated. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the functions of the system 10. As shown in the figure, the system 10 controls an information storage management unit 41 for storing and managing various information, a usage reservation management unit 43 for managing the usage reservation of the object, and an electronic lock for using the object. And an electronic lock control unit 45. These functions are realized by the cooperation of hardware such as the computer processor 11 and the main memory 12 and various programs and data stored in the storage 15, for example, in the main memory 12. This is realized by the computer processor 11 executing instructions included in the read program. 2 may be realized by the cooperation of the system 10 and the electronic lock control device 30 or the information processing terminal 32.

  The information storage management unit 41 of the system 10 stores and manages various information in the storage 15 and the like. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the information storage management unit 41 may include an object information table 411 that manages information related to an object, and a use reservation information table 412 that manages information related to use reservation of the object. .

  The use reservation management unit 43 of the system 10 executes various processes related to management of the use reservation of the object. For example, the usage reservation management unit 43 transmits HTML data or control data of various screens related to management of usage reservations to the information processing terminal 32, and receives user operation input via the screen displayed on the information processing terminal 32. In response, various processes are executed, and HTML data or control data corresponding to the result of the processes is transmitted to the information processing terminal 32.

  In the present embodiment, the usage reservation management unit 43 is configured to accept a usage reservation for an object. For example, the usage reservation management unit 43 is configured to accept a usage reservation via a screen displayed on the information processing terminal 32. The information regarding the accepted use reservation is registered in the use reservation information table 412, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the use reservation of the target object is accompanied by the platform address of the user of the target object (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “PF address”). The PF address is an address for transmitting and receiving virtual currency and tokens in a predetermined platform using a block chain. Such predetermined platforms include platforms having so-called “smart contract” functions, for example, Ethereum or other platforms (for example, smart contract functions by a side chain with a bitcoin block chain as a parent chain). Etc.) are included. For example, the use reservation management unit 43 is configured to receive an input of a PF address of a user of the target object on a screen for receiving a use reservation of the target object.

  Further, the use reservation management unit 43 is configured to transmit an unlocking token, which is a kind of token in the predetermined platform, to the PF address of the user of the target object in response to acceptance of the use reservation. ing. For example, when the predetermined platform is Ethereum, a token in the Ethereum (an Ethereum token) is configured as a unique token that can be issued separately from the virtual currency Ether. Ethereum tokens include ERC20 tokens.

  In the present embodiment, the unlocking token transmitted to the user's PF address is associated with the object for which the use reservation has been made. For example, the use reservation management unit 43 obtains the unlock token associated with the object for which the use reservation has been made from the predetermined PF address used for transmitting the unlock token to the user's PF address. Configured to transmit. For example, the unlocking token is issued as a plurality of tokens of different types for each object. For example, the use reservation management unit 43 transmits a type of unlocking token corresponding to the object for which the use reservation has been made to the user's PF address. When the predetermined platform is Ethereum, a plurality of unlocking tokens of different types have different PF addresses of token contracts that manage the status of individual unlocking tokens.

  The electronic lock control unit 45 of the system 10 executes various processes relating to the control of the electronic lock. In the present embodiment, the electronic lock control unit 45 uses the object associated with the received unlocking token in response to receiving the unlocking token at the predetermined PF address (first PF address). For controlling the unlocking of the electronic lock. For example, the electronic lock control unit 45 identifies and identifies the electronic lock control device 30 that controls the electronic lock for using the object associated with the received unlocking token from the plurality of devices 30. By transmitting the unlocking control information for unlocking the electronic lock to the device 30, the electronic lock is unlocked via the electronic lock control device 30. The correspondence relationship between the object and the electronic lock control device 30 is managed in the object information table 411, for example.

  In addition, when the PF address of the transmission source of the received unlocking token is the user's PF address in the use reservation, the electronic lock control unit 45 is an object associated with the received unlocking token. If the PF address of the source of the received unlocking token is not the user's PF address in the use reservation, the electronic lock for using is unlocked and associated with the received unlocking token. The electronic lock for using the target object is not unlocked. For example, the PF address of the source of the received unlocking token is specified by referring to the block chain (transaction) in the predetermined platform. Further, for example, the PF address in the use reservation is managed in the use reservation information table 412 and specified by referring to the use reservation information table 412.

  As described above, the object usage management system 10 according to the present embodiment uses the unlocking token associated with the object as the PF address of the user of the object in response to acceptance of the use reservation of the object. It is configured to control the unlocking of the electronic lock for using the object in response to transmission and reception of the unlocking token. In other words, since the system 10 uses the token in the platform using the block chain as a virtual key for unlocking the electronic lock, the user of the object uses the unlocking received at the user's own PF address. By transmitting the token to a predetermined PF address, it is possible to unlock the electronic lock for using the object for which the use reservation has been made. For example, the user can manage the unlocking token using the PF address used for managing the virtual currency and token (including tokens other than the unlocking token) on the predetermined platform. Become. For example, a dedicated application for unlocking the electronic lock can be eliminated. As described above, the object usage management system 10 according to the present embodiment supports the management of the electronic lock for using the object.

  In the present embodiment, the PF address includes those managed in the wallet for centrally managing the virtual currency and tokens in the predetermined platform. The wallet is typically a web service or software that manages one or a plurality of PF addresses together with a corresponding secret key, and has functions such as transmission / reception of virtual currency and tokens and balance inquiry. The wallet includes a web wallet or a software wallet. Such a configuration enables the user to manage the unlocking token and unlock the electronic lock using the wallet used for managing the virtual currency or the like.

  Further, when accepting a use reservation, the use reservation management unit 43 may be configured to set the use date and time of the object and transmit the unlocking token in association with the validity period based on the set use date and time. In this case, the electronic lock control unit 45 unlocks the electronic lock when the current date and time is within the valid period associated with the received unlocking token, while the current date and time is also the valid period. It may be configured not to unlock the electronic lock when outside. For example, when the predetermined platform is Ethereum, the valid period is managed in association with the PF address of the user in the token contract that manages the state of the unlocking token including the balance for each PF address. Such a configuration makes it possible to unlock the electronic lock based on the validity period associated with the unlocking token.

  Next, a specific example of the object usage management system 10 of this embodiment having such a function will be described. The system 10 in this specific example is configured to provide a preview service for a real estate property. In this service, it is possible to browse information and make a reservation for a plurality of properties handled by a plurality of brokers via the information processing terminal 32.

  FIG. 3 illustrates information managed by the object information table 411 in this example. The object information table 411 manages information for each real estate property, and as shown in the figure, is associated with the “property ID” for identifying an individual property, “property basic information”, and information on the corresponding electronic lock. Information such as “electronic lock information” and “unlock token information”, which is information related to the unlock token for unlocking the electronic lock, is managed. The basic property information includes, for example, the property name, address, floor plan, photograph, and rent.

  The electronic lock information includes identification information that can identify the electronic lock control device 30 that controls the electronic lock provided in the door of the corresponding property.

  The unlocking token information includes identification information that can identify the unlocking token for unlocking the corresponding electronic lock. The unlocking token in this example is configured as an Ethereum token, and the identification information of the unlocking token includes the PF address of the token contract that manages the state of the unlocking token.

  FIG. 4 illustrates information managed by the use reservation information table 412 in this example. The usage reservation information table 412 manages information for each preview reservation, and as shown in the drawing, the property reservation information table 412 is associated with a “reservation ID” that identifies an individual preview reservation. ”,“ Preview reservation date / time ”,“ User information ”,“ Intermediary agent information ”, etc., which are information related to users viewing the property. The user information includes the user's PF address (in this example, an Ethereum address).

  Next, the operation of the system 10 in this specific example will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a process executed by the system 10 when accepting the preview reservation. First, as shown in the figure, the system 10 accepts a preview reservation (step S110). In this example, acceptance of the preview reservation is performed via a screen displayed on the information processing terminal 32. For example, a general user or a person in charge of an intermediary makes a preview reservation via the screen.

  FIG. 6 illustrates a preview reservation screen 70 displayed on the information processing terminal 32. As shown in the figure, the screen 70 displays a property information display area 72 for displaying information related to the property, a reservation date / time setting button 74 displayed as “Set preview date / time”, and “Input user information”. The user information input button 75 and the confirm button 78 are provided.

  When the reservation date / time setting button 74 is selected, a screen for setting the reservation date / time of the property preview is displayed, and the reservation date / time is set via the screen. The reservation date and time is constituted by, for example, a preview date, a preview start time, and a preview end time.

  When the user information input button 75 is selected, a screen for inputting information related to the user viewing the property is displayed, and the user information is input via the screen. The user information includes the user's PF address. The PF address (Etherium address) in this example is configured as a character string of 42 characters in the HEX (hexadecimal number) format.

  When the confirm button 78 is selected, the system 10 accepts the preview reservation and registers related information in the use reservation information table 412. In addition, in the broker information in the use reservation information table 412, information related to a broker that is predetermined for each property (a dealer in charge of the property) may be set, or the broker makes a preview reservation. In some cases, information related to the broker may be input via the preview reservation screen 70, and the input information related to the broker may be set.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 5 and accepting the preview reservation in this way, the system 10 next transmits an acceptance completion message (step S120). The reception completion message is transmitted to the user and the broker who conduct the preview, and is transmitted as a message in the form of e-mail or chat message, for example. The message is for confirming the contents of the preview of the preview, and includes, for example, the reservation date and time of the preview of the property and a map around the property.

  Subsequently, the system 10 transmits the unlocking token to the user's PF address (step S130). Specifically, the system 10 transmits the unlocking token corresponding to the property reserved for preview from the unlocking token management PF address to the user's PF address.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a state in which an unlocking token is transmitted from the unlocking token management PF address to the user's PF address. In this example, as shown in the drawing, a plurality of unlocking tokens are held in advance at the unlocking token management PF address 51 (aaa ...). The PF address 51 is a PF address managed by a provider of the preview service. The plurality of unlocking tokens are issued in advance as different types of Ethereum tokens for each property. For example, as shown in the figure, an unlocking token 60A for a plurality of property A, an unlocking token 60B for property B, and an unlocking token 60C for property C are issued and held at PF address 51, respectively. Yes. For example, when the preview of the property B is made, the unlocking token 60B of the property B is transmitted (provided) to the user's PF address 53 (bbbb ...) in the preview.

  The transmission of the unlocking token is specifically realized by executing a transaction in Ethereum for transmitting the unlocking token from the unlocking token management PF address to the user PF address. . The transaction is transmitted to the token contract corresponding to the unlocking token (that is, corresponding to the property) and executed.

  Further, when the system 10 transmits the unlocking token, the valid period corresponding to the preview reservation date and time in the preview reservation is associated with the unlocking token. Specifically, in the transaction described above, a valid period corresponding to the preview reservation date and time is described, and the described valid period is set in the token contract as a valid period corresponding to the user PF address.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a token contract for managing the state of the unlocking token. The token contract is configured as a smart contract in Ethereum. In this example, as shown in the figure, for a specific unlocking token, for each PF address holding the token, the token balance (number), and The validity period is managed. In the example of FIG. 8, 96 unlocking tokens are held at the unlocking token management PF address “aaaa...”. The user of the PF address “bbbb...” Has one unlocking token, and the validity period of the token is 11:00 to 12:00 on May 1, 2018. Further, the user of the PF address “cccc...” Has one unlocking token, and the validity period of the token is 14:00 to 15:00 on May 2, 2018. These valid periods correspond to the viewing reservation date of the property.

  When the transaction is executed in the token contract that has received the above-described transaction, transmission / reception of the unlocking token is reflected. Specifically, in the token contract, the balance of the unlocking token management PF address is decreased by one, and the balance of the user PF address is increased by one. The transaction executed in this way is reflected in the block chain in Ethereum.

  The process executed by the system 10 when accepting the preview reservation has been described above. Next, processing executed by the system 10 when unlocking the electronic lock of the property will be described.

  The user who previews the property unlocks the corresponding electronic lock by sending his / her unlocking token to the above-described unlocking token management PF address when the previewing date and time comes. be able to. The unlocking token management PF address is described in, for example, a reception completion message received by the user when receiving the preview reservation (for example, it can also be described in a QR code (registered trademark) format). For example, the user can issue a transaction for transmitting the unlocking token by using the wallet function for centrally managing the Ether and the Ethereum token.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a process executed by the system 10 when unlocking an electronic lock of a property. More specifically, the system 10 is illustrated in FIG. 9 when a transaction for transmitting the unlocking token to the unlocking token management PF address is received in the token contract corresponding to the unlocking token. Execute the process.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, the system 10 confirms that the current date and time is within the valid period of the received unlocking token (step S210). Specifically, the system 10 specifies the valid period set for the PF address of the transmission source included in the transaction received in the token contract corresponding to the unlocking token by referring to the token contract. Confirm that the current date and time are within the specified valid period. Note that if the current date and time is outside the valid period, predetermined error processing is performed.

  Subsequently, the system 10 confirms that the source PF address of the received unlocking token is the user PF address at the time of preview reservation (step S220). Specifically, the system 10 specifies the property ID corresponding to the received unlocking token based on the PF address of the token contract that received the transaction and the unlocking token information in the object information table 411. The source PF address of the preview reservation corresponding to the acquired property ID and the current date and time is specified with reference to the property ID, preview reservation date and time, and user information in the usage reservation information table 412, and is included in the received transaction Is confirmed to be the specified user PF address. If the PF address of the received unlocking token is not the user PF address at the time of the preview reservation, a predetermined error process is performed.

  Then, the system 10 updates the state of the corresponding token contract (step S230). Specifically, the state of the token contract is updated by executing the transaction received in the corresponding token contract. In the token contract whose status is updated, transmission / reception of the unlocking token is reflected, and the balance of the unlocking token is increased by one at the unlocking token management PF address, and the corresponding use is made. The balance at the person PF address is decreased by 1 (usually 0).

  Subsequently, the system 10 transmits the unlocking control information to the corresponding electronic lock control device 30 (step S240). Specifically, the system 10 identifies and identifies the electronic lock control device 30 corresponding to the received unlocking token by referring to the unlocking token information and the electronic lock information in the object information table 411. The unlock control information is transmitted to the electronic lock control device 30. Receiving the unlocking control information, the electronic lock control device 30 unlocks the electronic lock provided on the door of the property. As a result, the user can open the door of the property and enter the interior.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a state in which an unlock token is transmitted from the user's PF address to the unlock token management PF address. As shown in the figure, for example, when the unlock token 60B for the property B is transmitted from the user PF address 53 to the unlock token management PF address 51 (when an unlock request is made), the object The usage management system 10 transmits unlocking control information for unlocking the electronic lock provided on the door of the property B to the electronic lock control device 30 that controls the electronic lock. . In addition, since the balance of the unlocking token increases by 1 in response to the reception of the unlocking token at the unlocking token management PF address, the unlocking token used for unlocking the electronic lock is: Then it can be said that it will be reused.

  In this example, the electronic lock is configured to be automatically locked again when the door is opened and closed after unlocking. The electronic lock is configured so that it can always be manually unlocked from the inside of the property. Therefore, the user who previews the property can always go outside the property, but once it goes outside the property, the user cannot unlock the electronic lock and enter the property again. Considering this point, two or more predetermined number of unlock tokens may be transmitted to the user PF address when accepting the preview reservation. By doing so, the user can repeatedly unlock the electronic lock within the range of the number of times corresponding to the predetermined number.

  In the example described above, the unlock token is transmitted from the unlock token management PF address to the user PF address, and the unlock token from the user PF address is also used as the unlock token management PF address. The transmission PF address for transmitting the unlocking token and the reception PF address for receiving the unlocking token may be configured as different addresses. In this case, the unlock token received at the reception PF address is transmitted from the reception PF address to the transmission PF address by the system 10 and then reused.

  The target object use management system 10 according to the present embodiment described above receives the unlocking token associated with the target object in response to reception of the target object use reservation (for example, real estate property preview reservation), It transmits to the PF address of the user of the target object, and is configured to control the unlocking of the electronic lock for using the target object in response to reception of the unlock token. That is, since the system 10 uses a token in a platform using a blockchain (for example, Ethereum) as a virtual key for unlocking the electronic lock, the user of the target object uses the user's own PF address. By transmitting the received unlocking token to a predetermined PF address, it becomes possible to unlock the electronic lock for using the object for which the use reservation has been made. For example, the user uses a PF address (for example, an address managed in the wallet) used for managing virtual currency and tokens (including tokens other than the unlocking token) on the predetermined platform. It becomes possible to manage unlocking tokens. For example, a dedicated application for unlocking the electronic lock can be eliminated. As described above, the object usage management system 10 according to the present embodiment supports the management of the electronic lock for using the object.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 11 is a block diagram schematically showing functions of the object usage management system 10A in the other embodiment. In addition to the unlocking token described above, the usage reservation management unit 43A in the system 10A in the other embodiment uses an external service token associated with an external service that can be used in the target for which the usage reservation has been made. , It is configured to transmit to the PF address of the user in the use reservation. Further, the system 10A responds to the external system for using the external service associated with the received external service token in response to the reception of the external service token at the predetermined PF address (second PF address). And an external service control unit 47A configured to make a request to use the external service. Such a configuration uses a token in a platform using a block chain as a virtual ticket for using an external service in addition to using it as a virtual key for unlocking an electronic lock. The user can use the external service that can be used in the target object for which the use reservation has been made by transmitting the external service token received at the user's own PF address to the predetermined PF address. For example, the user can manage an external service token for using an external service by using a virtual currency and a PF address used for token management in the predetermined platform.

  Next, a specific example of the object usage management system 10A of this embodiment having such a function will be described. The system 10A in this specific example is configured to provide an accommodation reservation service for accommodation facilities. With this service, it is possible to browse information on multiple accommodation facilities and make reservations.

  Similarly to the specific example of the system 10 described above, the system 10A in this example is an unlocking token associated with an accommodation facility in an accommodation reservation (an unlocking token for unlocking the electronic lock of the door of the accommodation facility) ) To the user's PF address, and the external service token associated with the external service available at the accommodation facility is also transmitted to the user's PF address. For example, the system 10A transmits an external service token corresponding to the accommodation plan selected by the user at the time of accommodation reservation to the user's PF address. External services include, for example, a meal and amenity goods delivery service, a video viewing service, and the like. In addition, the external service token is set with a predetermined validity period (may be the same period as the accommodation period or may be a period different from the accommodation period).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the process executed by the system 10A when a user uses an external service in this specific example. More specifically, the system 10A is illustrated in FIG. 12 when a transaction for transmitting the external service token to the external service token management PF address is received in the token contract corresponding to the external service token. Execute the process.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the system 10A confirms that the current date and time are within the valid period of the received external service token (step S310). Specifically, the system 10A specifies the valid period set for the PF address of the transmission source included in the transaction received in the token contract corresponding to the token for external service by referring to the token contract. Confirm that the current date and time are within the specified valid period. Note that if the current date and time is outside the valid period, predetermined error processing is performed.

  Subsequently, the system 10A updates the state of the corresponding token contract (step S330). Specifically, the state of the token contract is updated by executing the transaction received in the corresponding token contract. In the token contract whose state is updated, the balance of the external service token is increased by one at the external service token management PF address, and is decreased by one at the user PF address.

  Subsequently, the system 10A transmits use request information for using the corresponding external service to the corresponding external system (step S340). In the external system that has received the usage request information, processing for using the external service (for example, a delivery order for meals or amenity products) is executed.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining how the external service token is transmitted and received between the external service token management PF address and the user's PF address. As shown in the figure, also in this specific example, the unlocking token 60 is transmitted and received between the unlocking token management PF address 51 (aaaa...) And the user PF address 53 (bbbb...). On the other hand, the external service token is transmitted and received between the external service token management PF address (dddd...) 55 and the user PF address 53. The unlocking token management PF address 51 and the external service token management PF address 55 are PF addresses managed by a provider of the accommodation reservation service. For example, the external service token management PF address 55 has a plurality of external service tokens, and these external service tokens are issued in advance as different types of Ethereum tokens for each external service. Yes. For example, as shown in the figure, a plurality of tokens 61 a for external service a, a token 61 b for external service b, and a token 61 c for external service c are issued and held at the PF address 55. For example, two external service tokens 61a and one external service token 61b are transmitted to the user's PF address 53 in the accommodation reservation according to the accommodation plan selected at the time of the accommodation reservation. .

  For example, when the token 61a for the external service a is transmitted from the user PF address 53 to the external service token management PF address 55, the object usage management system 10A uses the external service a. The request information is transmitted to the external service system 34A that is managed and operated by a provider or the like that provides the external service a. For example, the external service a is a meal (breakfast) delivery.

  The object usage management system 10A according to the present embodiment described above uses an external token in addition to using a token in a platform (for example, Ethereum) using a block chain as a virtual key for unlocking an electronic lock. Since it is used as a virtual ticket for using the service, the user of the target object has made a reservation for use by transmitting the external service token received at the user's own PF address to the predetermined PF address. It is possible to use an external service that can be used in the object. For example, the user can manage the external service token by using the PF address used for managing the virtual currency and token in the predetermined platform.

  The processes and procedures described in this specification are implemented by software, hardware, or any combination thereof other than those explicitly described. For example, the processes and procedures described in this specification are realized by mounting logic corresponding to the processes and procedures on a medium such as an integrated circuit, a volatile memory, a nonvolatile memory, and a magnetic disk. The processing and procedure described in this specification can be implemented as a computer program corresponding to the processing / procedure and executed by various computers.

  Even if the processes and procedures described herein are described as being performed by a single device, software, component, or module, such processes or procedures may be performed by multiple devices, multiple software, multiple Component and / or multiple modules. Also, the software and hardware elements described herein can be implemented by integrating them into fewer components or by disassembling them into more components.

  In the present specification, when the constituent elements of the invention are described as one or a plurality, or when they are described without being limited to one or a plurality of cases, they should be interpreted separately in context. The component may be either singular or plural.

10, 10A Object usage management system 20 Communication network 30 Electronic lock control device 32 Information processing terminal 34A External system 41 Information storage management unit 411 Object information table 412 Usage reservation information table 43, 43A Usage reservation management unit 45 Electronic lock control unit 47A External Service Control Unit 51 Unlocking token management PF address 53 User PF address 55 External service token management PF address 60 Unlocking token 61 External service token 70 Preview reservation screen

Claims (8)

A system comprising one or more computer processors for managing the use of an object,
The one or more computer processors are responsive to execution of readable instructions,
Processing for receiving a reservation for use of an object with a platform address of a user of the object, which is a platform address for transmitting and receiving virtual currency and tokens in a predetermined platform using a block chain;
In response to acceptance of the use reservation, a token for unlocking that is a kind of token in the predetermined platform and associated with the object in the use reservation is transmitted to the platform address of the user in the use reservation. Processing to
Processing to control the unlocking of the electronic lock for using the object associated with the unlocking token to be received in response to receiving the unlocking token at the first platform address,
The process for controlling the unlocking is performed when the platform address of the transmission source of the received unlocking token is the platform address of the user in the use reservation, the target associated with the received unlocking token When the platform address of the transmission source of the received unlocking token is not the platform address of the user in the use reservation, the electronic lock for using the object is unlocked and associated with the received unlocking token Not unlocking the electronic lock to use the object being
system. The predetermined platform includes Ethereum,
The system of claim 1. The platform address includes one managed in a wallet for centrally managing virtual currency and tokens in the predetermined platform.
The system according to claim 1 or 2. The accepting process includes setting a use date and time of the object,
The transmitting process includes transmitting an unlocking token in association with a validity period based on the use date and time set in the use reservation,
The process of controlling the unlocking process is to unlock the electronic lock when the current date and time is within the validity period associated with the received unlocking token, while the current date and time is the received unlocking key. Including not unlocking the electronic lock if it is outside the validity period associated with the token,
The system according to claim 1. The object is a real estate property or an accommodation facility,
The system according to claim 1. In the process of transmitting, in addition to the unlocking token associated with the object in the use reservation, an external service token associated with an external service available in the object in the use reservation is used. Including sending to the user's platform address in the reservation,
The one or more computer processors further provide an external system for using an external service associated with the received external service token in response to receiving the external service token at the second platform address. A request to use an external service associated with the received external service token is executed.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 5. A method for managing the use of an object, executed by one or more computers,
A platform address for sending and receiving virtual currency and tokens in a predetermined platform using a block chain, and accepting a use reservation of the object with the platform address of the user of the object;
In response to acceptance of the use reservation, a token for unlocking that is a kind of token in the predetermined platform and associated with the object in the use reservation is transmitted to the platform address of the user in the use reservation. And steps to
Controlling the unlocking of the electronic lock to use the object associated with the unlocking token received in response to receiving the unlocking token at the first platform address,
The step of controlling the unlocking includes the object associated with the received unlocking token when the platform address of the source of the received unlocking token is the platform address of the user in the use reservation When the platform address of the transmission source of the received unlocking token is not the platform address of the user in the use reservation, the electronic lock for using the object is unlocked and associated with the received unlocking token Not unlocking the electronic lock to use the object being
Method. A program for managing the use of an object,
In response to execution on one or more computers, the one or more computers
Processing for receiving a reservation for use of an object with a platform address of a user of the object, which is a platform address for transmitting and receiving virtual currency and tokens in a predetermined platform using a block chain;
In response to acceptance of the use reservation, a token for unlocking that is a kind of token in the predetermined platform and associated with the object in the use reservation is transmitted to the platform address of the user in the use reservation. Processing to
In response to receiving the unlocking token at the first platform address, controlling the unlocking of the electronic lock for using the object associated with the unlocking token to be received,
The process for controlling the unlocking is performed when the platform address of the transmission source of the received unlocking token is the platform address of the user in the use reservation, the target associated with the received unlocking token When the platform address of the transmission source of the received unlocking token is not the platform address of the user in the use reservation, the electronic lock for using the object is unlocked and associated with the received unlocking token Not unlocking the electronic lock to use the object being
program.

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