JP4320953B2 - Mobile network connection service system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a mobile network connection service system, and more particularly, to a mobile network connection service system suitable for providing various information to a mobile user using a mobile network.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a network that is open to passengers (users) is not installed in a moving body such as a train, so that passengers who get on the train access the network service provider using their own mobile phone while on the train. By doing so, they were forced to obtain information. In addition, mobile phones have limited call areas, can not talk while driving in places with obstacles such as tunnels, and they can talk stably from high-speed trains such as the Shinkansen. There were restrictions such as becoming difficult. For this reason, the connection state to the information communication network system may not be stable depending on the running state of the train and the position of the train.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, the conventional train does not have a network that can be connected to the information communication network system outside the train, so it is completely separated from the information communication network for the user, and the moving network Cannot be used. Also, even when connecting to a network using a mobile phone or the like, it was not always possible to connect to the network stably depending on the traveling state and position of the train.
[0004]
An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile network connection service system that can exchange information with a network system outside the mobile body within the mobile body.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, a mobile network connection service system according to the present invention includes a base station that is arranged in a mobile body and exchanges information with a terminal in the mobile body, and the base station and the mobile network via the base station. A network system outside the mobile body and a server for exchanging information, and the server is provided that a timely ID and its password are input from a terminal connected to the base station. In addition, the terminal connected to the base station is allowed to connect to the mobile network, and the timely ID is printed on paper either in the train or at the station along with the toll collection. It is what is issued.
[0013]
Connecting to the moving object network that timely ID and password issued in accordance with the pre-Me tolling is input to the condition is permitted, the information from the network system information and moving outside generated by mobile unit Can be provided to users.
[0014]
Moreover, as a terminal, the terminal which a user brings in a mobile body can be utilized, or the terminal previously installed in the mobile body can also be utilized. Note that examples of the moving body include vehicles such as trains and buses, ships, and airplanes.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a train network connection service system showing an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, base stations 18, 20, and 22 are installed in vehicles 12, 14, and 16 of a train 10, and the base stations 18 to 22 are connected via a network transmission line 24 as a mobile network. They are connected to each other and to a server 26 via a network transmission path 24 so that information can be exchanged with the server 26. Among the base stations 18 to 22, the base station 20 is connected to the terminals 32 and 34 via the network transmission paths 28 and 30, and the base station 20 and the terminals 32 and 34 are connected via the network transmission paths 28 and 30, respectively. Information can be exchanged. The terminals 32 and 34 are installed in the vehicle 14 in advance, and a user (passenger) can use the terminals 32 and 34. On the other hand, although no terminal is installed in the base stations 18 and 22, a terminal (portable terminal) having a function equivalent to that of the terminals 32 and 34 is brought into the vehicles 12 and 16 by the user. Information can be exchanged between the terminal and the base stations 18 and 22 by radio. Instead of connecting each base station 18 to 22 and the server 26 via a wired network transmission path 24, information is transmitted between each base station 18 to 22 and the server 26 using a wireless mobile network. You can also give and receive.
[0016]
On the other hand, the server 26 is configured to be able to exchange information with an information communication network system outside the moving body, for example, the Internet, an operation information transmission system, a ticket reservation sales system, and the like via the train radio 36.
[0017]
When using the train network connection service system in the above configuration, there are cases where a registered ID (Idity) is used and a timely issued timely ID is used. First, a case where a previously registered ID is used will be described. To do.
[0018]
When using a registered ID (registered ID), it is assumed that there is a bank account corresponding to the registered ID when issuing the registered ID. That is, there is a bank account that is uniquely determined by the registration ID, and the issuer of the registration ID can withdraw charges from the bank account corresponding to the registration ID.
[0019]
When a user having a registration ID rides on the train 10 and performs an operation of trying to connect to the mobile network in the train using a mobile terminal, the connection request is accepted by the server 26 as shown in FIG. In step S1), in order to confirm whether or not the connection is legitimate, information for confirming and entering the registration ID and the password is received from the server 26 via the base stations 18 and 22. It is transmitted wirelessly to the terminal. Here, when the user inputs the purchased registration ID and its password (step S2), the server 26 determines whether or not the input registration ID and its password are valid (step S3). . Here, when the server 26 determines that the input registration ID and its password are incorrect, a connection cancellation process is performed in order to prohibit the transfer of information using the mobile network in the train 10. (Step S4).
[0020]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the input registration ID and the password are valid, the type of ID is determined (step S5). At this time, when it is determined as a registration ID, calculation of a charge associated with the connection is started (step S6), connection to the mobile network in the train (formal connection), that is, information using the mobile network Is permitted (step S7), and the processing in this routine is terminated.
[0021]
Thereby, the user using the portable terminal can exchange information using the mobile network in the train 10. As information at this time, for example, information generated by the server 26 or information generated by an information communication network system outside the moving body can be used via the train radio 36. In addition, the calculation of the connection fee starts when the mobile network is connected. This connection fee is calculated according to the length of the connection time, for example, when the user stops the connection. The calculation of the connection fee ends, and the calculated fee is charged to the bank account specified by the registration ID. If the registration ID or its password is entered incorrectly, the connection to the mobile network in the train (formal connection) will be rejected, so charges will be calculated and charged for the registration ID entered at this time. Absent.
[0022]
Next, when the timely issued ID is used, the timely ID is issued in a train or a station, but is issued in association with the train to be operated. That is, this timely ID is valid for each train that operates a certain section. For example, there is no change in the network hardware in the train 1 for the train 1 that runs from the A station to the B station and the train 2 that turns back toward the A station after the train arrives at the B station. The ID for connecting to the in-train network or the password thereof is different from the ID for connecting to the in-train network in the train 2 or its password. Furthermore, once set IDs and their passwords are never set again. This timely ID can be purchased either by a vending machine or sold by a salesperson, and can be sold by using a medium such as paper on which an ID and password are printed or engraved. It can also be notified from the person. That is, it is a requirement that the timely ID and its password be issued along with the toll collection. The timely ID sales form sells the right to connect to the train network and collects the toll. For this reason, train passengers only need to purchase a timely ID when they want to use the in-train network, and the user who has purchased the timely ID is timely regardless of whether or not it actually uses the in-train network. The ID itself is charged.
[0023]
Next, when a user who purchases a timely ID tries to connect to the in-train network using a mobile terminal, the process from step S1 to step S5 is performed as shown in FIG. When the timely ID is determined, the process proceeds to step S7, where connection to the mobile network in the train (formal connection) is permitted, and the user completes the connection to the network in the train. Thus, various types of information can be received from the server 26. In this case, since the fee has already been collected, the server 26 does not calculate the connection fee.
[0024]
When the server 26 uses the train radio 36 to exchange information with an information communication network system outside the moving body, an operation information distribution system 38 that distributes train operation information can be used as shown in FIG. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a ticket reservation sales system 40 that reserves and sells train tickets can also be used. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, the Internet 42 can also be used.
[0025]
Further, as information to be provided to the user from the server 26, information related to advertisements can be distributed. In this case, it is possible to employ a configuration in which an advertisement distribution system that charges the advertiser an advertisement fee is connected to the server 26. This makes it possible to collect an advertising fee from the advertiser. In addition, music can be distributed from the server 26 to the user.
[0026]
As described above, by using the vehicle network connection service system in the present embodiment, it is possible to connect to the Internet, distribute music, distribute information on train operation information, and reserve a ticket for passengers.
[0027]
On the other hand, the network provider can collect a fee according to the usage status from the network user, and can also collect an advertising fee from the advertiser by running an advertisement to the network user. In addition, it can be expected to improve the ability to attract customers by improving convenience on the user side by providing reserved ticket sales and providing a network system within the train.
[0028]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, information generated in a mobile body and information from a network system outside the mobile body can be provided to a user.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a vehicle network connection service system showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the system shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram when a vehicle network connection service system is connected to an operation information distribution system.
FIG. 4 is a system configuration diagram when a train network connection service system is connected to a ticket reservation sales system.
FIG. 5 is a system configuration diagram when a train network connection service system is connected to the Internet.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Train 12, 14, 16 Vehicle 18, 20, 22 Base station 24 Network transmission path 26 Server 28, 30 Network transmission path 32, 34 Terminal 38 Operation information distribution system 40 Ticket reservation sales system 42 Internet

Claims (5)

A base station that is arranged in a mobile body and transmits / receives information to / from a terminal in the mobile body, and transmits / receives information to / from the base station and a network for mobile bodies, and also transmits / receives information to / from a network system outside the mobile body A server, and the server is connected to the mobile network with respect to the terminal connected to the base station on the condition that a timely ID and its password are input from the terminal connected to the base station. Let the connection be allowed,
The timely ID is printed on paper at either a train or a station when a fee is collected , and is issued in association with a train to be operated. Network connection service system. The mobile network connection service system according to claim 1,
The network connection service system for a mobile unit, wherein the network system outside the mobile unit is configured by the Internet. The mobile network connection service system according to claim 1,
A network connection service system for a mobile unit, wherein the network system outside the mobile unit is configured by an operation information distribution system that distributes operation information of the mobile unit. The mobile network connection service system according to claim 1,
A network connection service system for a mobile unit, wherein the network system outside the mobile unit is configured by a ticket reservation and sales system that reserves and sells a ticket for the mobile unit. The mobile network connection service system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The mobile network connection service characterized in that the server is connected to an advertisement distribution system that distributes information related to advertisements to terminals connected to the base station and charges an advertiser an advertisement fee. system.

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