JP3821348B2 - Electronic ticket system using mobile terminals - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an electronic ticket system that downloads ticket data to be purchased to a portable terminal through communication between a portable terminal incorporating an IC module communicable with an automatic ticket gate and a ticket reservation sales host computer. About.
[0002]
[Prior art]
At present, automatic ticket gates are installed at most stations, which contributes to the smooth collection of ticket gates. By the way, in the case of an automatic ticket gate using a magnetic ticket, a ticket is inserted and mechanically transported, and data is read and written during the transport period, so it takes a certain amount of time to determine permission to pass, When there are a large number of passengers, a quick response may not be possible, and since the boarding ticket is mechanically transported, troubles in the transport system are likely to occur. As a countermeasure, the applicant has already proposed a system that adds a communication function with an automatic ticket checker and uses an IC card that stores ticket data, and allows the ticket checker by simply holding the IC card over the ticket checker. is doing.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, when the ticket data is stored in the IC card as proposed above, for example, when the expiry date of the commuter pass expires or the ticket data is used up so that the remaining amount of the SF card becomes 0, It is necessary to fill the ticket data by placing the IC card on the reader / writer at each station, which is complicated. Further, since the contents of the IC card cannot be seen directly, it is impossible to know, for example, when the commuter pass is valid or how much the SF (stored fair) card is left. In order to check the contents, it is necessary to put the IC card on the reader / writer, but this also has to go to the station one by one.
[0004]
The present invention is for solving the above-mentioned problems, and an electronic ticket can be quickly obtained anytime and anywhere, and can be effectively used for manned ticket gates and ticket gates. The purpose is to provide an electronic ticket system that can be confirmed at
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention includes a communication device, a display device, an input device including a voice recognition function, and a portable terminal having a function of performing identity verification by collating registered voiceprint data, retina image data, ID, or password. An IC module that functions as an electronic ticket through direct wireless communication with the automatic ticket gate is incorporated, and purchase requests and payments are made through communication between the mobile terminal and the ticket reservation sales host computer. It is characterized by downloading.
[0006]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
1 is a conceptual diagram of an electronic ticket system using a portable terminal of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the portable terminal, FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an IC chip, and FIG. 4 is a portable terminal. It is a figure explaining the schematic structure of a function part.
In FIG. 1, a host computer 1 is a server that constitutes a reserved ticket sales system for tickets, and is connected to a bank, a credit company, etc. (connected from a dedicated line for security reasons), and verifies a user ID and password. If the authentication by is cleared, the user's account established there can be referred to. The bank or credit company that received the inquiry pays the amount corresponding to the ticket for the purchase request from the user's account. When the settlement is completed, the host computer 1 transmits (downloads) the data (purchase information) of the tickets requested for purchase to the portable terminal 2.
[0007]
The mobile terminal 2 can transmit a purchase request for ticket data such as a limited express ticket, designated ticket, boarding ticket, commuter pass, coupon ticket, etc. to the host computer 1 by wireless communication. Anyone who has an account with a credit company or the like can make a purchase request at any place and at any time. When the ticket data is downloaded from the host computer 1 in response to this purchase request, the mobile terminal 2 functions as an electronic ticket. That is, the portable terminal 2 can communicate wirelessly with the automatic ticket checker 3, and data is exchanged with the automatic ticket checker by wireless communication by simply holding the portable terminal over the automatic ticket checker to perform automatic ticket check.
[0008]
The portable terminal 2 is a portable small electronic device such as a mobile phone or a notebook-type electronic device, and has a communication means or can be communicated by adding a communication means, and is a display device comprising a liquid crystal screen or the like have. As shown in FIG. 2, the internal configuration includes an IC chip 4 that can directly communicate with an automatic ticket gate, an interface 5, and a portable terminal function unit 6 that exchanges data with the IC chip through the interface 5.
[0009]
As shown in FIG. 3, the IC chip 4 includes a communication device 11 made up of, for example, an antenna coil, an I / O port 12, a CPU 13, a ROM 14, a RAM 15, and a nonvolatile memory 16 for communicating with an automatic ticket gate. When the program stored in the ROM 14 is read into the CPU 13 and a command transmitted from the automatic ticket gate or the portable terminal function unit is received through the I / O port, the data transmitted together with the command is read and necessary processing is performed. In addition, the nonvolatile memory 16 has functions of reading, writing, and outputting a response. This IC chip can be used for various purposes, and as part of its function, it is possible to store ticket data such as limited express tickets, designated tickets, ordinary tickets, commuter passes, SF tickets, etc. in the non-volatile memory 16 is there. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, ticket data, an electronic wallet or the like that stores a predetermined amount in advance and can be used as a wallet within the amount range is stored. When these data are stored, it functions as an electronic ticket, and when the tickets are used up, the data is taken from the portable terminal function section through the interface and I / O port and stored in the nonvolatile memory. These data can be read out by the CPU and displayed on the display of the portable terminal function unit via the I / O port and interface, and the remaining valid period of the commuter pass, the remaining amount of the SF ticket, and the like can be confirmed.
[0010]
In the above description, the IC chip has been described as having a CPU. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a hard logic IC, and a memory function for storing ticket data. Also, any IC module such as a smart card, a memory stick, or a memory card that can rewrite stored data can be used. Also, there are cases where it is difficult to add a communication device or the like to an IC module such as a memory card to make it multi-functional. In such a case, the IC module does not have a communication device, and a new automatic ticket gate A short-range communication means capable of communicating with the device may be provided in the apparatus.
[0011]
As shown in FIG. 5, the mobile terminal function unit includes a CPU 21, a communication device 22, a display device 23, an operation input device 24, a voice input device 25, and a storage device 26. The CPU 21 controls each device and captures and processes necessary data. In particular, in the present invention, the CPU 21 performs voice recognition processing, outputs necessary data, and exchanges data with the IC chip through the interface. Is going. The communication device 22 is for communicating with a server and other electronic devices, and uses radio waves in a predetermined frequency band. The display device 23 uses an arbitrary light emitting element such as a liquid crystal, a light emitting diode, or an EL, and displays contents stored in an IC chip or a mobile terminal function unit and communication contents. The manual input device 24 can use any input means such as a keyboard and a touch panel, and is used for inputting a telephone number, a mail address, a message, and the like. The voice input device 25 is used for input using the voice recognition function of the portable terminal function unit. The storage device 26 stores telephone numbers, communication contents, and the like, and further stores voice print data, retina image data, and the like for identity verification in the present invention. In the above description, the voice input device is provided. However, since input by the operation input device is possible, the voice input device may be omitted as necessary in consideration of other requirements such as cost. Good.
[0012]
The automatic ticket gate can be used for contact collection by a mobile terminal in addition to a magnetic ticket, and is provided with an antenna and a reader / writer (not shown) that can communicate with an IC chip. By wirelessly coupling the IC chip with the communication device, the IC chip data can be read and written to the IC chip without contact. When a magnetic ticket is inserted or a portable terminal is held over, a predetermined message is displayed on the display unit of the automatic ticket gate, and the doors provided at the front and rear parts are controlled to open and close.
[0013]
Next, an example of a procedure for purchasing a ticket will be described.
(1) When making an electronic payment (1) Identity verification is performed on a mobile terminal. That is, since the mobile terminal has a voice recognition function, voice print recognition is performed by collating with pre-registered voice print data, or a camera is attached to the mobile terminal and pre-registered retinal image data. The retina is recognized by collating with and the person is identified. Alternatively, the user ID and password may be entered manually or by voice to identify the person.
(2) Send the user ID and password to the server.
(3) Sending purchase information such as a ticket and prepaid charge to the server by voice input or manual input to the mobile terminal and requesting the purchase.
(4) The server checks the purchase information, user ID, and password, and settles the payment. The settlement is made by withdrawing from an account of a bank or a credit company connected to the server, or from an electronic wallet of an IC chip.
(5) Download purchase information to the mobile terminal.
(2) When payment is made using a transfer (1) Identity verification is performed on the mobile terminal. The confirmation method is voice recognition, retina recognition, or identification by user ID and password.
(2) Send the user ID and password to the server.
(3) Sending purchase information such as a ticket and prepaid charge to the server by voice input or manual input to the mobile terminal and requesting the purchase.
(4) When the server accepts the purchase request, the server transmits a reservation number to the mobile terminal. The reservation number is managed in the server.
(5) When a transfer is made by presenting a reservation number by the designated date, purchase information is downloaded to the portable terminal. If there is no transfer before the designated date, the server cancels the reservation.
(3) When using a dedicated terminal (1) Identity verification is performed on a mobile terminal. The confirmation method is voice recognition, retina recognition, or identification by user ID and password.
(2) As shown in FIG. 6, a user ID and a password are transmitted to a server through a communication terminal installed at a convenience store or kiosk and connected to a host computer via a dedicated line, or a conductor POS (Point Of Sale).
(3) Send purchase information such as a boarding ticket and prepaid charge to a server through a dedicated communication terminal and conductor POS and request a purchase.
(4) When the server accepts the purchase request, the server transmits the reservation number to the portable terminal through the dedicated communication terminal, conductor POS. The reservation number is managed in the server.
(5) The user ID, password, and reservation number are transmitted to the server via the dedicated communication terminal and conductor POS.
(6) The server checks the received user ID, password, and reservation number for settlement. The settlement is made by withdrawing from an account of a bank or a credit company connected to the server, or from an electronic wallet of an IC chip.
(7) The purchase information is downloaded to the portable terminal via the dedicated communication terminal, conductor POS.
(4) When using the conductor POS (1) Identity verification is performed on the mobile terminal. The confirmation method is voice recognition, retina recognition, or identification by user ID and password.
(2) Send the user ID and password to the conductor POS.
(3) The purchase information is input to the POS by the conductor based on the user's declaration.
(4) The conductor POS transmits purchase information, a user ID, and a password to the server through a dedicated line.
(5) The server downloads purchase information, user ID, and password to the conductor POS.
(6) The conductor POS downloads purchase information to the mobile terminal.
In addition to the above, exchange of money may be performed at the counter as usual, and only charging may be performed and only the SF function may be used.
[0014]
Next, the ticket check method by the portable terminal of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of automatic ticket gates using the portable terminal of the present invention. When the portable terminal 1 is held over an electric field area radiated from the automatic ticket gate, the automatic ticket gate and the portable terminal can communicate with each other. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7A, information such as a boarding ticket is transmitted from the portable terminal to the automatic ticket gate and read, and the door of the automatic ticket gate opens, and information on the start of use is sent to the portable terminal. It is sent and received, and information (flag) indicating that it has entered is set. When participating, as shown in FIG. 7B, information such as a ticket is transmitted from the portable terminal to the automatic ticket gate and read, and the door of the automatic ticket gate opens, and the used information is transferred to the portable terminal. The flag set at the time of admission is reset.
[0015]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a manned ticket gate when no automatic ticket gate is installed. A reader / writer that allows station staff to read / write the contents of the mobile terminal so that the mobile terminal of the present invention can be used even when the automatic ticket gate is not installed at a cost in the local station. I have a mobile checker. The portable checker is capable of wireless communication with the portable terminal, reads the contents of the portable terminal, and processes the same data as the automatic ticket gate. Then, when entering / exiting, information such as a ticket is transmitted from the mobile terminal and read by the mobile checker, and information on the start or end of use is sent to the mobile terminal and received. Whether the ticket gate is permitted or not is judged and displayed by the mobile checker. Note that the ticket check process in the portable checker and the automatic ticket checker is exactly the same, so it is possible to enter / exit with the portable checker and enter / exit with the automatic ticket checker.
[0016]
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram when the ticket gate is checked by the station staff.
If there is no portable checker, the station staff checks the contents of the portable terminal on the display device and turns the ticket. In this case, since there is a possibility that the contents of the mobile terminal have been tampered with, the station staff informs the server side of the reservation number or password when making a reservation on the mobile terminal. The server searches the ticket information sold from the reservation number or PIN, and sends information on the start / end of use, that is, information about the ticket to the station staff. The station staff checks the information from Sakoba and the information on the mobile terminal together and checks the ticket gate.
[0017]
Next, the electronic ticket check will be described.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for performing ticket inspection from ticket gate information of an automatic ticket gate.
In this example, the ticket gate information of the automatic ticket gate (information indicating the contents of the ticket) is transmitted to the POS terminal possessed by the conductor, and the conductor checks whether there is an unauthorized boarding based on this information. . The ticket gate information is transmitted to the POS terminal on the vehicle using a dedicated line laid along the track, and transmitted wirelessly from the dedicated line to the POS terminal. It should be noted that purchase information downloaded from the server can be directly discriminated if transmission / reception is possible between the POS terminal and the server or between the automatic ticket checker and the server, which is effective for ticket inspection.
[0018]
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram in the case of checking the contents of the portable terminal directly in the car.
The portable checker used here is integrated with the POS, and the portable checker itself is a reader / writer that can read / write the contents of the portable terminal in the same manner as described in FIG. However, it is necessary that the mobile terminal is turned on and can communicate. The conductor reads the contents of each terminal and walks the ticket while walking along the passage.
[0019]
In the above description, an example in which the host computer processes all purchase requests for tickets sent from the mobile terminal has been described. However, whether or not reservation is possible by connecting the host computer to the designated ticket inventory management server. You may make an inquiry and make a reservation sale. This example will be described with reference to FIG.
[0020]
FIG. 12 differs from the configuration shown in FIG. 1 only in that a designated ticket inventory management server is connected to the host computer 1. In other words, if the ticket you requested to purchase is a designated ticket that requires inventory management, such as a designated ticket, a sleeper ticket, or a reserved seat ticket for a concert, the inventory management of the designated ticket is managed by another host computer. (Designated ticket inventory management server) may be made to do so. In this case, the host computer 1 inquires of the designated ticket inventory management server about the inventory status of the designated ticket, and if there is a stock, reserves the designated ticket requested for purchase and sells the inventory. If there is not, a response indicating that the sales cannot be performed is made, and it becomes possible to perform a quick and accurate reservation sales.
[0021]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a ticket purchase request is made to the reservation sales system side directly from the portable terminal or via a dedicated terminal or conductor POS, and the user ID and password are given on the reservation sales system side. Since payment is verified, purchase information can be downloaded directly or via a dedicated terminal or conductor POS to a mobile terminal, users can quickly obtain electronic tickets anytime, anywhere, By using a checker that can read the contents of the mobile terminal, it can be used effectively for manned ticket gates and ticket checking, and the contents of electronic tickets can be displayed and visually confirmed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of an electronic ticket system using a portable terminal of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an IC chip.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the contents of a nonvolatile memory.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a mobile terminal function unit.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram when a dedicated communication terminal and a conductor POS are used.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram in a case where automatic ticket gates are performed by the portable terminal of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a manned ticket gate where no automatic ticket gate is installed.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram when the ticket gate is checked by the station staff.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram when a ticket check is performed from ticket gate information of an automatic ticket gate.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram when checking the contents of the portable terminal directly in the car.
FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram showing another example of an electronic ticket system.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... host computer, 2 ... mobile terminal, 3 ... automatic ticket gate.

Claims (6)

Registered voiceprint data including an IC module having at least storage means for storing ticket data and communication means for communication with an automatic ticket gate, and at least display means, communication means, and input means including a voice recognition function A portable terminal having a function of verifying the identity by checking retina image data, ID, or password ;
A host computer that checks the identity verification information transmitted from the mobile terminal and settles the ticket purchase request from the mobile terminal, and downloads the purchase information to the mobile terminal.
An electronic ticket system using a mobile terminal, wherein the mobile terminal is used to verify the identity of the user when purchasing a ticket by manual input or voice input from the mobile terminal. In response to a ticket purchase request, the host computer sends a reservation number to the mobile terminal, presents the reservation number, and downloads purchase information to the mobile terminal on the condition that the purchase amount has been transferred. The electronic ticket system according to claim 1, characterized in that: 2. The communication terminal connected to the host computer through a dedicated line, or a ticket purchase request from a portable terminal via a conductor POS, and purchase information is downloaded to the portable terminal . Electronic ticket system. 4. The electronic ticket according to claim 3, wherein the host computer notifies the mobile terminal of the reservation number in response to the ticket purchase request, and makes a settlement by checking the reservation number together with the user ID and password. system.   The electronic ticket system according to claim 1, further comprising a POS for conductors capable of communicating with an automatic ticket gate, wherein ticket inspection information by a portable terminal is transmitted from the automatic ticket gate to the POS for conductors for ticket inspection.   2. The electronic ticket system according to claim 1, wherein the ticket is checked using a portable checker capable of reading electronic ticket information of a portable terminal.

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