JP4212842B2 - Mobile terminal application system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a mobile terminal application system that purchases a product from a vending machine using a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a PHS terminal, and in particular whether the user is near the vending machine and is available for purchase. It is related with the portable terminal application system which can transfer to a sale state after confirming and can deliver goods reliably.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a mobile phone such as a mobile phone or a PHS terminal is called from a mobile phone for data communication installed in a vending machine, the vending machine is made available for sale, and a product is obtained. A vending system has been devised that withdraws the price of the product along with the price.
[0003]
As a conventional vending machine system, there is JP 2002-63631 “Terminal and product purchase system” (applicant: Sony Corporation, inventor: Fumiaki Hisamatsu et al.) Published on February 28, 2002.
In this prior art, the user transmits the identification information of the terminal and the vending machine to the server managing the vending machine using the terminal, and receives the product information stocked in the vending machine from the server. The information of the desired product is transmitted to the server, and the server transmits an instruction to discharge the product to the vending machine, and the user can purchase the product without using money.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in conventional vending machine systems, mobile phones can be called from anywhere, so if a user accidentally calls a vending machine in a completely different location, the vending machine's There was a problem that a person nearby may operate the vending machine to acquire a product.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a mobile terminal application system that confirms that a purchaser is in a state where a product can be obtained and can reliably deliver the product. And
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention for solving the problems of the conventional example described above is communication with a portable terminal. I do A mobile terminal application system comprising a vending machine and a management center that charges the mobile terminal for the charges of goods carried out by the vending machine. Displays a mobile phone unit that performs wireless communication with a mobile terminal, a storage unit that stores data such as sales history, and information related to sales information and confirmation processing by connecting to a mobile communication network via a base station A telephone number provided with a display unit and an input key, and the telephone number of the vending machine is displayed on the outside of the vending machine or on the display unit. The telephone number displayed on the vending machine from the mobile terminal by the user By calling After being in communication with your mobile device, According to the guidance from the vending machine, when a vending machine number that can be distinguished from other vending machines is input from the input key, the input vending machine number is compared with the number stored in the storage unit in advance, It is a mobile terminal application system characterized by shifting to a saleable state if it matches, and after confirming that the user of the mobile terminal is in the vicinity of the vending machine and is in a state where the product can be acquired By shifting to a state where it can be sold, the delivery of the product can be performed reliably, and even if the user accidentally calls a different vending machine number, another person operates the vending machine. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the trouble of acquiring the product.
[0007]
The present invention also provides: In the mobile terminal application system, the vending machine has a voice signal generator that includes a speaker and generates a voice message. When there is an incoming signal from the mobile terminal, the vending machine stores the incoming number of the mobile terminal, After entering the communication state, the voice signal generation unit generates voice guidance related to the vending machine number input and outputs it to the user. When the vending machine number is input according to the voice guidance, the entered sales The machine number is compared with the number stored in advance in the storage unit, and if it matches, it shifts to a saleable state, and when the product selection button is pressed, the selected product is taken out and the product The product code and quantity are stored in the storage unit in association with the incoming call number, and sales information including the incoming call number of the mobile terminal and the product code and quantity of the sale merchandise is periodically sent to the management center. It has a feature that, interest After confirming that the user is in the vicinity of the vending machine, it is possible to move to a state where it can be sold, and the delivery of the goods can be performed reliably, and the user mistakenly calls the wrong vending machine number. Even in the event of a failure, it is possible to prevent a trouble that someone else operates the vending machine to acquire the product.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The mobile terminal application system according to the present invention is a system for purchasing products with a vending machine using a mobile terminal. When the vending machine and the mobile terminal are in communication, the voice or display from the vending machine is displayed. Can be sold when the user performs a specific operation on the vending machine according to the guidance, and the vending machine compares and matches the information entered by the specific operation with the stored information. The location where the user is in the vicinity of the vending machine and confirms that the product can be acquired and then can enter the saleable state. It is possible to prevent others from using the vending machine if it is accessed.
[0010]
A schematic configuration of a mobile terminal application system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration explanatory diagram of a portable terminal application system (this system) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, the present system includes a mobile communication network including a portable terminal 1 carried by a vending machine user (user), a vending machine 2 connectable to a mobile communication network, and a base station 41. 4 and a vending machine management center 3 that is connected to the mobile communication network 4 via a communication line, supervises a plurality of vending machines 2, collects sales information from the vending machines 2, and collects the money. ing.
[0011]
In FIG. 1, the vending machine 2 has a function as a mobile communication terminal and is wirelessly connected to the base station 41, but is connected to the mobile communication network 4 via a public line or the like by wire. It does not matter as a configuration.
In the system shown in FIG. 1, the portable terminal 1 and the vending machine 2 are connected by a voice call line or data communication via the mobile communication network 4.
[0012]
Another mobile terminal application system (another system) according to the present invention is one in which the mobile terminal 1 is connected to the vending machine management center 3 via the Internet. FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration explanatory diagram of another mobile terminal application system according to the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 2, another system is configured such that the vending machine management center 3 ′ can be connected to a mobile communication network via the Internet. In this case, the portable terminal 1 is connected to the vending machine 2. It is possible to communicate directly by voice or data via a communication line, or it is possible to connect via the vending machine management center 3 'via an internet connection.
[0013]
When connecting to the vending machine management center 3 'through the Internet connection, the mobile terminal 1 connects to the vending machine management center 3' by accessing a specific site on the Internet connection mode of mobile communication, and the vending machine management center. 3 'is not only the aggregation and billing of sales information, but also control of access from the portable terminal 1 to the vending machine 2 (whether access is from an available terminal), and whether the user is in a state where the product can be acquired. It has a function as a server that checks whether or not and outputs a sales permission to the vending machine.
Therefore, the configuration and processing of the vending machine 2 'are simpler than the system shown in FIG.
[0014]
Before describing each component in detail, an outline of the operation of the present system will be described with reference to FIG.
When a vending machine user (user) purchases a product with the vending machine 2 using the mobile terminal 1, the mobile terminal 1 makes a call when calling the telephone number displayed on the vending machine 2. The mobile terminal 1 and the vending machine 2 enter a communication state via the communication network 4. At this time, the vending machine 2 stores the incoming call number of the mobile terminal 1.
[0015]
As a feature of this system, the vending machine 2 confirms whether the calling user is in the vicinity of the vending machine 2 and is in a state where a product can be purchased from the vending machine 2. I do. This confirmation process is a characteristic part of the present invention and will be described later.
[0016]
When the vending machine 2 confirms that the user is in a state where the product can be acquired, the vending machine 2 enters the state where the product can be sold, and the user presses the button of the vending machine 2 like a normal vending machine. The product is taken out by such an operation, and the user obtains the product.
[0017]
Then, the vending machine 2 stores sales information such as the incoming call number of the portable terminal 1, the identification number of the sales product and the sales quantity in an internal storage unit, and transmits the sales information to the vending machine management center 3 at every sale or periodically. To do.
[0018]
The vending machine management center 3 includes a database that holds sales information, and periodically collects and collects charges from the user of the mobile terminal 1. The charge can be collected by entrusting to a mobile communication company and adding it to the mobile terminal's telephone bill, collecting it from a pre-registered credit card or bank account, or using a prepaid card. In this way, the operation of the system is performed.
[0019]
Here, the operation in which the vending machine 2 confirms that the mobile terminal 1 and the vending machine 2 directly communicate with each other via the communication network and the user can acquire the product has been described. In the other system shown in FIG. 1, the portable terminal 1 calls the vending machine management center 3 'and designates the number of the vending machine 2', and the vending machine management center 3 is in a state where the user can acquire the product. After confirming this, the sales permission is output to the vending machine 2 '. These confirmation processes will be described in detail later.
[0020]
Next, each component of the present system will be specifically described. FIG. 3 is a configuration block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the mobile terminal 1 used in the present system.
As shown in FIG. 3, the mobile terminal 1 of this system has a function of a general mobile terminal, and performs transmission / reception and modulation / demodulation of a radio signal, communication processing, and overall control of the apparatus. A control unit 12 that performs data storage, a storage unit 13 that stores data, an input unit 14 that allows a user to perform key operations, an IrDA port 15 that performs infrared transmission and reception, a display unit 16 that displays data, and voice input. The microphone 17 converts the electric signal into an electric signal, and the speaker 18 converts the electric signal into sound and outputs the sound.
[0021]
Here, the mobile terminal 1 may not necessarily include the IrDA port 15, or may include a barcode reader, an IC chip reader, and a built-in camera in addition to the IrDA port 15. A structure having a combination of these may also be used.
[0022]
Next, the structure of the vending machine 2 of this system is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the vending machine 2 of the present system.
As shown in FIG. 4, the vending machine 2 of the present system includes a vending control unit 31 that controls a normal vending machine, a product unloading unit 32 that unloads a selected product, and a user presses a button. A product selection button group 33 that selects a product by pressing, a money transfer unit 34 that transfers a fee, a mobile phone unit 21 that connects to a mobile communication network and performs wireless communication with the user's mobile terminal 1, A control unit 22 that controls the entire apparatus and a confirmation process that is a feature of the apparatus, a storage unit 23 that stores data such as sales history, and an audio signal generation unit 24 that includes a speaker and generates voice messages and specific sounds. A display unit 25 for displaying sales information and information on confirmation processing, a keyboard unit 26 having input keys, a printer unit 27 for printing sales history, etc., and an IrDA interface for transmitting and receiving infrared rays. And it is configured from the scan 28..
[0023]
The vending machine 2 may also be omitted depending on the confirmation processing method, and may not include the keyboard unit 26 or the IrDA interface 28, for example.
[0024]
And the part comprised from the said vending control part 31, the goods carrying-out part 32, the goods selection button group, and the money transfer part 34 among the said components is also provided also in the conventional vending machine. Although it is a part, the process in the vending control part 31 differs in part from the past.
Further, on the outside of the vending machine 2 or on the display unit 25, the telephone number of the vending machine 2 is described so that the user can recognize it.
[0025]
The characteristic part of this system is demonstrated concretely.
The mobile phone unit 21 has a function as a transmission / reception unit of a normal mobile phone, transmits transmission data input from the control unit 22 as a radio signal via an antenna, and transmits a radio signal via the antenna. Is received and the received signal is output as an incoming signal to the control device 22 when the received terminal number is equal to the terminal number (in this case, the mobile phone number).
[0026]
When an incoming signal is input from the mobile phone unit 21, the control unit 22 performs a confirmation process for confirming that the user is in the vicinity of the vending machine 2, and can be used by the user through the confirmation process. When it is confirmed that it is in a state, a sales permission is output to the automatic sales control unit 31. The confirmation process in the control unit 22 will be described in detail later.
[0027]
Furthermore, when a product code for identifying a product is input as sales information from the automatic sales control unit 31 during communication with the mobile terminal, the control unit 22 associates the incoming number, the product code, and the quantity of the mobile terminal. This is stored in the storage unit 3.
[0028]
At this time, the control unit 22 temporarily stores the incoming call number and the sold product code and quantity in the work area in the control unit 22 until the communication is disconnected, and the same product code is again stored in the automatic sales control unit. When the number is input from 31, the quantity of the product code is incremented. Then, after the communication is disconnected, the sales date and time, the incoming call number, the product code, and the quantity are collectively stored in the storage unit 23.
[0029]
The control unit 22 is connected to the mobile phone unit 21 to exchange data with digital communication data. The control unit 22 modulates transmission data to the mobile terminal into digital communication data and outputs the data to the mobile phone unit 21. The received data from the mobile terminal input from the mobile phone unit 21 is demodulated and processed.
[0030]
The storage unit 23 stores various data, such as a processing program in the control unit 22, sales history information (sales information), status confirmation data used in the confirmation process that is a feature of the apparatus, and voice message. And data for generating a specific sound, guidance display data, and the like are stored.
The voice signal generator 24 generates a voice message or a specific sound according to an instruction from the controller 22.
[0031]
The vending control unit 31 controls the merchandise carry-out unit 32, the merchandise selection button group 33, and the money transfer unit 34 of the conventional vending machine part. When the sales permission is input from the control unit 22, the state shifts to a saleable state, and the product selection button group 33 or a lamp or LED provided near the product selection button group 33 is turned on. It accepts input.
[0032]
Then, the automatic sales control unit 31 outputs an instruction to the product carry-out unit 32 in response to an input from the product selection button group 33 to automatically sell the product, and outputs a product code for identifying the sales product to the control unit 22 To do. Here, the automatic sales control unit 31 outputs the sold product code to the control unit 22 every time the product selection button is pressed once.
[0033]
Similarly to the conventional vending machine, the vending control unit 31 shifts to a saleable state from the merchandise selection button group 33 when money more than the price of the merchandise is input from the money transfer unit 34. The input is accepted. In this case, since there is no need to charge later, it is not necessary to output the product code to 22. However, if the product code is output to the control unit 22 with an identifier indicating that it is a cash sale, It is also possible to investigate product sales trends and apply them to marketing.
[0034]
Next, the confirmation operation which is a characteristic part of this system will be described.
The outline of the product sales operation of this system is as described above. First, in the system shown in FIG. 1, the portable terminal 1 communicates directly with the vending machine 2 and the vending machine 2 performs a confirmation process. The case will be described. That is, after calling the vending machine 2 from the mobile terminal 1 and the mobile terminal 1 and the vending machine 2 are in communication, the vending machine 2 is used by the user of the mobile terminal 1 to make a vending machine. It is a method of confirming whether it is in the neighborhood of 2.
[0035]
First, in the first confirmation method, a user inputs a specific number displayed on the vending machine 2 from the keyboard unit 26 of the vending machine 2, and the control unit 22 inputs the input number in advance. When the number matches with the number stored in the storage unit 23, the sales permission is output to the automatic sales control unit 31.
[0036]
The operation of this system using the first confirmation method will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a first confirmation method of the present system.
As shown in FIG. 5, the user first recognizes the vending machine and confirms the telephone number described in the vending machine (101). At this time, the vending machine 2 is in a sales prohibition state, and even if the product selection button group 33 is pressed, it is invalid.
[0037]
When the user calls the telephone number of the vending machine 2 using the mobile terminal 1 (102), a wireless signal is received by the mobile phone unit 21 of the vending machine 2 via the mobile communication network. The mobile phone unit 21 determines whether or not it is a reception addressed to itself, and if it recognizes that it is addressed to itself, the line is connected and the mobile phone unit 21 outputs an incoming signal to the control unit 22.
[0038]
When receiving the incoming signal, the control unit 22 stores the incoming call number in the work area, reads out the message stored in the storage unit 23, converts the message into voice by the voice signal generation unit 24, and transmits the voice to the mobile phone unit. A guidance message is transmitted to the portable terminal 1 via a wireless line via the terminal 21 (103).
[0039]
For example, from the vending machine 2, “Enter the ○ digit number displayed on the vending machine from the provided keyboard.” “Enter the vending machine number posted on the vending machine from the keyboard of the mobile phone. When the guidance such as “Please” is transmitted, the portable terminal 1 receives this and outputs it as an incoming call sound. The user reads the designated number displayed on the vending machine (104), and the vending machine Key input is performed from the second keyboard unit 26 (105).
[0040]
The number displayed on the vending machine is often a number that can be distinguished from other vending machines such as the identification number of the vending machine, and is not only a number but also a character string that combines numbers and other characters such as alphabets. It doesn't matter. In addition, the “display” may be an electrical display on the display unit 25, may be a display by attaching a plate or a sticker, or may be a direct description on the main body. Absent.
Further, the user may be allowed to input the number of the portable terminal 1 from the keyboard unit 26 according to the guidance output from the vending machine 2, and in this case, the control unit 22 stores the input number at the time of the incoming call. Compare the incoming call number.
[0041]
And the control part 22 of the vending machine 2 compares the input number with the specific number previously memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 23 as status confirmation data, and when it corresponds, in a state which a user can acquire goods. After confirming that there is a status confirmation response, a message such as “Please select a product because it can be used” is sent to the mobile terminal 1 of the user, and a sales permission is output to the automatic sales control unit 31 for sale. A transition is made to a possible state (106). That is, it is confirmed that the user is in the vicinity of the vending machine when correct information can be input from the keyboard unit 26 of the vending machine 2.
[0042]
If the data input from the keyboard unit 26 does not match the stored number, the control unit 22 transmits a message notifying that the sale is impossible to the portable terminal 1 and maintains the sale prohibited state. To do.
[0043]
Then, like the conventional vending machine, the user presses the product selection button 32 of the vending machine (107), the product carry-out unit 32 carries out the product (108), and the vending control unit 31 uses the product code. Is output to the control unit 22. The user purchases a product by repeating the operations 107 and 108.
[0044]
The control unit 22 of the vending machine 2 stores the product code input from the vending control unit 31 and its quantity (number of times) in the work area in association with the incoming call number.
[0045]
When a purchase end instruction is input by the end instruction from the mobile terminal 1 or the end button of the vending machine 2 being pressed (111), the mobile terminal 1 and the vending machine 2 disconnect the line (112), and control is performed. The unit 22 outputs a sales prohibition instruction to the automatic sales control unit 31 and shifts to a sales prohibition state. Further, the control unit 22 stores the incoming number, the product code of the product purchased by the user, and the quantity thereof in the storage unit 23 in association with each other.
[0046]
And the control part 22 transmits sales information to the vending machine management center 3 for every sales or regularly. The vending machine management center 3 aggregates sales information from a plurality of vending machines 2 and charges the user. In this way, the operation of the system using the first confirmation method is performed.
[0047]
Next, the second confirmation method will be described.
The second confirmation method is also performed in the system shown in FIG. 1. The mobile terminal 1 receives a combination of specific products transmitted by voice or data from the vending machine 2 via a wireless communication line. When the product selection button of the vending machine 2 is pressed according to the designated combination, the control unit 22 of the vending machine 2 shifts to a state where it can be sold when it matches the combination stored in advance. To do. That is, in the second confirmation method, information is transmitted from the vending machine 2 to the portable terminal 1 via the wireless communication line, and the user performs a specific operation on the vending machine according to the received information. Is what you do.
[0048]
Here, the operation of the system using the second confirmation method will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the system using the second confirmation method.
As shown in FIG. 6, 201-203 are the same as 101-103 of the 1st confirmation method shown in FIG. When the mobile terminal 1 and the vending machine 2 are in a communication state, the vending machine sends a guidance such as “Please press the buttons for the three products to be sent now” (203), and the vending machine 2 continues. A specific combination of products is transmitted via a wireless line. In the case of voice connection, it is transmitted by voice, and in the case of Internet connection, it is transmitted by image or character data.
[0049]
Here, a plurality of combinations of products are stored in advance in the storage unit 23 of the vending machine 2, and the control unit 2 transmits the arbitrarily selected combination to the portable terminal 1, and uses the selected combination as status confirmation data. Keep in the area.
[0050]
When the user presses the product selection button group 33 of the vending machine 2 in accordance with the instruction (205), the control unit 22 of the vending machine 2 receives the product code of the pressed product from the vending control unit 31. When a match is found with the combination of products held in the work area, a status confirmation response is output to the portable terminal 1, a sales permission is output to the automatic sales control unit 31, and a transition is made to a possible state. The following operations are the same as the operations shown in 107 to 112 in FIG.
[0051]
The information transmitted from the vending machine 2 is not limited to the combination of specific products, but may be a method of inputting from the keyboard unit 26 provided in the vending machine 2 as a number or a character string. These numbers and character strings may be prepared in advance in the storage unit 23 or may be generated by random number generation each time. In this way, the operation of the system using the second confirmation method is performed.
[0052]
According to this system using the first or second confirmation method, after the portable terminal 1 and the vending machine 2 are in communication, information such as an identification number provided from the vending machine 2 side is displayed. Based on this, the user inputs the identification number from the keyboard unit 26 of the vending machine, and the vending machine 2 shifts to a saleable state when the input identification number matches the stored number or the like. Therefore, after confirming that the user is in the vicinity of the vending machine and is in a state where the product can be acquired, it is possible to shift to the state where the product can be sold. Even when the number of the vending machine is called, it is possible to prevent troubles in which a vending machine is operated by another person and charged, and convenience can be improved.
[0053]
Further, according to the present system, since each vending machine 2 checks the status of the user, the processing of the vending machine management center 3 can be reduced, and the vending machine management center 3 and each vending machine can be reduced. There is an effect that the traffic between the machines can be reduced.
[0054]
Next, a third confirmation method will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a third confirmation method.
The third confirmation method is to transmit the number, character string, barcode or specific image displayed on the vending machine 2 from the portable terminal 1 to the vending machine 2 via the wireless communication line as the state confirmation data. The control unit 22 of the vending machine 2 compares with the data stored in advance in the storage unit 23, and when they match, outputs a sales permission to 31 and shifts to a saleable state. That is, in the third confirmation method, the state confirmation data input to the portable terminal 1 without passing through the wireless communication line is transmitted as state response data from the portable terminal 1 to the vending machine 2 via the wireless communication line. Is a feature.
[0055]
As shown in FIG. 7, 301 to 303 are the same as 101 to 103 of the first confirmation method shown in FIG. When the mobile terminal 1 and the vending machine 2 are in a communication state, the vending machine sends a guidance such as “Please enter the number displayed on the vending machine ○○ from the mobile terminal and send it”. (303) The user reads the number displayed on the vending machine 2, inputs the key from the portable terminal 1, and transmits it as state response data via the wireless communication line (304).
[0056]
Here, the state confirmation data presented by the vending machine 2 may be a barcode or an image in addition to the displayed number or character string. In the case of a barcode, the barcode is read by a barcode reader provided in the portable terminal 1 and transmitted. In the case of an image, the image is read by a built-in camera provided in the portable terminal 1 and transmitted as state response data. In any case, the displayed information may be displayed on the display unit 22, posted on a sticker or the like, or directly written on the main body, but can be obtained only by a user near the vending machine. Information.
[0057]
Then, when the vending machine 2 receives the number as the status response data transmitted from the mobile terminal 1, the control unit 22 compares the received number with the number stored in advance as the status confirmation data, and matches. In this case, a sales permission is output to the automatic sales control unit 31 to shift to a saleable state. The subsequent operations are the same as the operations shown in 107 to 112 in FIG.
[0058]
Further, as the status confirmation data, a specific voice or recognition sound is output from the speaker of the vending machine 2, and the sound is input with the microphone of the portable terminal 1 that is communicating, and the vending machine 2 is transmitted voice. The control unit 22 of the vending machine 2 may compare the sound (status confirmation data) output by itself with the returned sound (status response data). As the recognition sound, for example, a numeric string based on a tone signal of a push dial can be considered. The sound may be compared with the sound itself or with data demodulated by a modem or the like.
The guidance at the time of line connection has contents corresponding to various state confirmation data acquisition operations and transmission operations, and is stored in the storage unit 23 in advance.
[0059]
In the third confirmation method, by acquiring and transmitting information that can only be acquired by a user in the vicinity of the vending machine 2, the user is in the vicinity of the vending machine 2 and can acquire the product. It is what has been confirmed.
[0060]
Next, a fourth confirmation method will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a fourth confirmation method. The fourth confirmation method is used when an IrDA port is provided in both the portable terminal 1 and the vending machine 2.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the fourth confirmation method, after the portable terminal 1 and the vending machine 2 are in a communication state, a guidance is transmitted from the vending machine 2 to bring the infrared port closer to a specific position ( 403), an identification number is transmitted from the IrDA interface 28 of the vending machine to the IrDA port 15 of the portable terminal 1 (404). Infrared communication is non-contact communication at a short distance and cannot be received unless the mobile terminal 1 is in the vicinity of the vending machine 2.
[0061]
Then, the portable terminal 1 receives the identification number at the IrDA port 15 and transmits it via the wireless communication line (405). This is received by the vending machine 2, and the control unit 22 performs comparison and collation. If they match, a state confirmation response is output to the user (406), and the state shifts to a saleable state. In this way, the fourth confirmation method is performed.
In addition to communication using infrared rays, a short-range wireless communication interface (Blue Tooth or the like) using a specific frequency can also be used.
[0062]
The system according to the embodiment of the present invention using the third or fourth confirmation method provides information that can be acquired only when the vending machine 2 is close to the vending machine 2, and the portable terminal 1 acquires the information and transmits the information to the vending machine 2 via a communication line, so that the user of the mobile terminal 1 is near the vending machine and can acquire the product. After confirming that the product can be sold, even if a user accidentally calls a vending machine that is far away, another person can operate the vending machine without permission. This has the effect of improving convenience.
[0063]
The vending machine 2 includes any or all of the control programs as a means for realizing the plurality of confirmation methods described here, or a combination thereof, and which method is used when there are a plurality of control programs. Is set in advance. Then, the processing program is started according to the setting.
[0064]
Next, a confirmation method (fifth confirmation method) performed in another mobile terminal application system according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 2 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a confirmation method (fifth confirmation method) performed in another mobile terminal application system of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 9, the fifth confirmation method is characterized in that the portable terminal 1 is connected to the vending machine management center 3 ′ and the vending machine management center 3 ′ performs the confirmation process.
[0065]
The configuration of the vending machine 2 ′ in the other system shown in FIG. 2 is almost the same as that of the vending machine 2, and therefore will not be illustrated and will be described using the same reference numerals. Is partly different.
[0066]
As shown in FIG. 9, first, when the user connects to the vending machine management center 3 'from the portable terminal 1 through the Internet connection mode (501), the vending machine management center 3' stores the incoming call number and responds. And the guidance for designating the vending machine “Welcome. Please enter the vending machine number” or the like is transmitted (502), and the user displays the vending machine displayed on the vending machine 2 ′ from the portable terminal 1. A number is input and transmitted (503).
[0067]
When the vending machine management center 3 ′ receives the vending machine number, the vending machine management center 3 ′ first calls the vending machine 2 and connects it with a line different from the line with the portable terminal 1 (504). The state confirmation data is transmitted to the vending machine 2 (505), and the output of the state confirmation data is requested (506). The state confirmation data is data output from the vending machine 2 to the portable terminal 1 and includes a recognition signal sound (recognition sound), an identification number, IrDA data, and the like. Here, the vending machine management center 3 ′ stores the state confirmation data transmitted to each vending machine 2 in association with the identification number of the vending machine 2. Note that the communication between the vending machine management center 3 'and the vending machine 2' is performed via the Internet, for example, using a packet communication service (DoPa or the like).
[0068]
Then, the vending machine management center 3 ′ obtains the status confirmation data output from the vending machine from the portable terminal 1 and transmits the status confirmation data to the vending machine management center 3 ′ as status response data. A transmission request is made (507). The guidance is output to the display unit of the mobile terminal 1 using characters or the like. Alternatively, it is possible to transmit to the vending machine 2 ′ instead of to the mobile terminal 1 and display the guidance on the display unit of the vending machine 2 ′.
[0069]
When the vending machine 2 outputs a confirmation signal sound, displays an identification number, or outputs status confirmation data such as IrDA data output in accordance with a request from the vending machine management center 3 ′, the portable terminal 1 automatically Status confirmation data is acquired from the vending machine 2 by means corresponding to each data (508). Here, the state confirmation data can be acquired only when the mobile terminal 1 is near the vending machine 2 '.
[0070]
Then, the portable terminal 1 transmits the acquired state confirmation data as state response data to the vending machine management center 3 'via a communication line (509).
Then, the vending machine management center 3 ′ compares the state response data received from the portable terminal 1 with the state confirmation data stored in advance, and determines that the user is in a product acquisition enabled state if they match. The status confirmation is transmitted to the portable terminal 1 and the vending machine 2 '(510).
[0071]
When the status confirmation is received, the control unit 22 of the vending machine 2 'outputs a sales permission to the vending control unit 31, and the vending machine 2' is ready for sale. That is, the status confirmation from the vending machine management center 3 'to the vending machine 2' corresponds to the sales permission described in the claims.
When the user presses the product selection button group 33 of the vending machine 2 and selects a product (511), the product carry-out unit 32 carries out the product (512), and the vending control unit 31 obtains the product code. The data is output to the control unit 22, and the control unit 22 transmits a product code as product purchase data to the vending machine management center 3 '(513).
[0072]
And the product of 511, 512, 513 is repeated and purchased. When the purchase is ended, a purchase end instruction is transmitted from the portable terminal 1 to the vending machine management center 3 ′, or the end button of the vending machine 2 ′ is pressed to input the purchase end instruction (515). ). When receiving a purchase end instruction from the portable terminal 1, the vending machine management center 3 'transmits a purchase end instruction to the vending machine 2'.
[0073]
When the purchase end instruction is input, the vending machine 2 'shifts from the sellable state to the unsaleable state, and transmits an end response to the vending machine management center 3' (516). When 3 'confirms, the connection with the portable terminal 1 and the connection with the vending machine 2' are disconnected. In this way, the operation in another system is performed.
[0074]
According to another system, the mobile terminal 1 calls and connects to the vending machine management center 3 ', and the vending machine management center 3' transmits status confirmation data to the designated vending machine 2 '. And the portable terminal 1 acquires the status confirmation data output from the vending machine 2 'and transmits it as status response data to the vending machine management center 3' via a communication line. Since the confirmation processing for comparing and comparing the state confirmation data stored in the memory and the received state response data is performed, and if they match, the sales permission is transmitted to the vending machine 2 '. It is not necessary to provide a means for performing confirmation processing on the vending machine side, and the conventional vending machine can be configured to provide communication means and saleable / impossible setting means so that the system can be easily constructed. Yes, the whole system There is an effect that cost can be reduced.
[0075]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, communication with a mobile terminal I do A mobile terminal application system comprising a vending machine and a management center that charges the mobile terminal for the charges of goods carried out by the vending machine. Displays a mobile phone unit that performs wireless communication with a mobile terminal, a storage unit that stores data such as sales history, and information related to sales information and confirmation processing by connecting to a mobile communication network via a base station A telephone number provided with a display unit and an input key, and the telephone number of the vending machine is displayed on the outside of the vending machine or on the display unit. The telephone number displayed on the vending machine from the mobile terminal by the user By calling After being in communication with your mobile device, According to the guidance from the vending machine, when a vending machine number that can be distinguished from other vending machines is input from the input key, the input vending machine number is compared with the number stored in the storage unit in advance, Since it is a mobile terminal application system that shifts to a saleable state if it matches, make sure that the user of the mobile terminal is in the vicinity of the vending machine and is ready to acquire goods The product can be reliably delivered by shifting to a state where it can be sold, and even if a user accidentally calls a different vending machine number, another person can operate the vending machine. Thus, it is possible to prevent a trouble that the product is acquired.
[0076]
Moreover, according to the present invention, The vending machine has a voice signal generation unit that includes a speaker and generates a voice message. When there is an incoming signal from the mobile terminal, the incoming number of the mobile terminal is stored, and after being in communication with the mobile terminal The voice signal generation unit generates voice guidance related to the vending machine number input and outputs it to the user. When the vending machine number is input according to the voice guidance, the input vending machine number is stored in advance in the storage unit. Compared with the number stored in the list, when they match, when the product selection button is pressed, the selected product is taken out and the product code and quantity of the product are received. The mobile terminal application system periodically stores sales information including the incoming call number of the mobile terminal, the product code of the sales product, and the quantity, in association with the storage unit. , Interest After confirming that the user is in the vicinity of the vending machine, it is possible to move to a state where it can be sold, and the delivery of the goods can be performed reliably, and the user mistakenly calls the wrong vending machine number. Even in the case of a failure, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent a trouble that another person operates the vending machine to acquire a product.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a schematic configuration of a mobile terminal application system (this system) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a schematic configuration of another mobile terminal application system according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a configuration block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the mobile terminal 1 used in the present system.
FIG. 4 is a configuration block diagram of a vending machine 2 of the present system.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a first confirmation method of the present system.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation of a system using the second confirmation method.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a third confirmation method.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a fourth confirmation method.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a confirmation method (fifth confirmation method) performed in another mobile terminal application system of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Portable terminal, 2 ... Vending machine, 3 ... Vending machine management center, 4 ... Mobile communication network, 41 ... Base station, 11 ... Transmission / reception part, 12 ... Control part, 13 ... Memory | storage part, 14 ... Input part, 15 ... IrDA port, 16 ... display unit, 17 ... microphone, 18 ... speaker, 21 ... mobile phone unit, 22 ... control unit, 23 ... storage unit, 24 ... audio signal generation unit, 25 ... display unit, 26 ... keyboard unit, 27: Printer unit, 28: IrDA interface, 31: Automatic sales control unit, 32 ... Product take-out unit, 33 ... Product selection button group, 34 ... Money transfer unit

Claims (2)

A mobile terminal application system comprising a vending machine that communicates with a mobile terminal, and a management center that charges the mobile terminal for the charge of goods carried out by the vending machine,
The vending machine relates to a mobile phone unit that performs wireless communication with a mobile terminal by connecting to a mobile communication network via a base station, a storage unit that stores data such as sales history, and sales information and confirmation processing A display unit for displaying information and an input key, and the telephone number of the vending machine is displayed on the outside of the vending machine or on the display unit;
After the user enters a communication state with the mobile terminal by calling the telephone number displayed on the vending machine from the mobile terminal , the user can enter other information from the input key according to the guidance from the vending machine. If you enter a vending machine number that can be distinguished from other vending machines,
A portable terminal application system, which is a vending machine that compares the input vending machine number with a number stored in advance in the storage unit and shifts to a saleable state when they match. The vending machine has a voice signal generation unit that includes a speaker and generates a voice message.
When there is an incoming signal from the mobile terminal, the incoming number of the mobile terminal is stored, and after being in communication with the mobile terminal, the voice signal generation unit generates voice guidance regarding the vending machine number input, Output to the user,
When the vending machine number is entered according to the voice guidance,
Compare the entered vending machine number with the number stored in advance in the storage unit, and if it matches, shift to a saleable state,
When the merchandise selection button is pressed, the selected merchandise is taken out, and the merchandise code and quantity of the merchandise are stored in the storage unit in association with the incoming call number, and the incoming call number and sales of the mobile terminal are stored. The mobile terminal application system according to claim 1, wherein sales information including a product code and a quantity of the product is periodically transmitted to the management center .

Images