JP4522598B2 - Management system using IC tickets - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention relates to an IC ticket for entering a venue such as an amusement park, a theme park, or an exposition, and a management system using such an IC ticket.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in venues such as amusement parks, theme parks, or international expositions, admission is permitted by purchasing an admission ticket and showing the admission ticket at the entrance.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the conventional admission ticket is just a paper medium, it only proves that the fee has been paid at the time of admission, and it collects information about the customer who entered, and based on that, the fee for using the facilities in the venue Cannot be processed.
[0004]
In view of the above points, the present invention provides an IC ticket that can specify a visitor at a venue such as an amusement park, a theme park, and an exposition, and can pay a facility usage fee within the venue. It is another object of the present invention to provide a management system using an IC ticket.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the present invention, an IC chip having ticket data indicating that a ticket has been legitimately purchased and payment information necessary for payment of a charge and an antenna for transmitting and receiving data is provided. It is characterized by being used.
According to the present invention, an IC ticket is used as an admission ticket, and payment information is recorded in the IC ticket. Therefore, when using a pay facility in the venue after admission, the facility can be used simply by using the IC ticket. Can be used.
[0006]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
(Issuance of IC tickets)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of IC ticket issuance according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, an IC ticket is issued at a ticket issuer, distributed to a convenience store, home, mobile phone, etc. via a network, and also delivered to an agent in the form of a data recording medium having an IC chip. The
[0007]
At the ticket issuing office, a ticket data server 1, a data input means 2, and a data output means 3 are installed to issue and manage ticket data. The ticket data server 1 is a server computer that manages a database and the like for managing ticket data. The ticket data server 1 can input data from the data input means 2 and can output ticket data to the data output means 3. Further, the ticket data server 1 is connected to a network line, and can exchange data with an external computer, a portable terminal or the like.
[0008]
The data input means 2 is realized by a computer terminal provided with input devices such as a keyboard and a mouse. The data output means 3 is realized by a data writing device for the IC tag, and the IC tag functions as an IC ticket by recording the ticket data output from the ticket data server 1 on an IC chip embedded in the IC tag. Will do. As the data output means 3, one having a printing function on the surface of the IC tag may be applied.
[0009]
Here, an IC ticket using an IC tag will be described. FIG. 2 shows two examples of an IC ticket according to the present invention, and (a) and (b) are front views thereof. In the example shown in FIG. 2A, the IC ticket 4a includes an IC chip 5a and an antenna 6a. The ticket name 7a is printed on the surface. In the example shown in FIG. 2B, the IC ticket 4b includes an IC chip 5b and an antenna 6b, and a ticket name 7b is printed on the surface thereof. An IC tag having an IC chip 5 that is an information recording unit and an antenna 6 that is an information transmission / reception unit has already been put into practical use and is used in various applications. The ticket data recorded is the IC ticket of the present invention. That is, the IC ticket 4 functions as an IC ticket for the first time when ticket data is recorded on the IC chip 5 by the data output means 3.
[0010]
Next, an IC ticket issue procedure will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, at the ticket issuing office, a ticket data input person inputs ticket data from the data input means 2 (step S1). The ticket data input from the data input means 2 is registered in a database managed by the ticket data server 1. Ticket data managed by the ticket data server 1 is roughly divided into IC tickets by two methods. One is a method of making an IC ticket at the ticket issuing office, and the other is sending ticket data from the ticket data server 1 via the network and downloading the ticket data on the receiving side to make an IC ticket. It is a technique to do.
[0011]
In the case of making an IC ticket at the ticket issuing office, an IC tag is inserted into the data output means 3 and a ticket data write instruction is issued from the data input means 2. Thereby, the ticket data from the ticket data server 1 is recorded on the IC tag inserted into the data output means 3 (step S2). As described above, the ticket data is recorded on the IC chip embedded in the IC tag, so that the IC tag functions as an IC ticket. The IC tag converted into an IC ticket is delivered to each agency using a predetermined transportation means such as mail or home delivery (step S3). A general customer can obtain the IC ticket 4 in exchange for the price at the agency.
[0012]
On the other hand, a case where an IC ticket is formed by receiving ticket data via a network will be described. In this case, a method of accessing the ticket data server 1 from a KIOSK terminal installed in a convenience store, a method of accessing the ticket data server 1 from a personal computer in a general household, a ticket data server 1 from a portable terminal such as a mobile phone or PHS. There are three ways to access
[0013]
Since these three access methods are basically the same, a procedure for accessing from a place where anyone can use such as a convenience store using a KIOSK terminal will be described as a representative. A KIOSK terminal 8 as shown in FIG. 4 is installed in the convenience store. The KIOSK terminal 8 includes a display input unit 9, a card insertion slot 10, and a journal printer 11. The display input unit 9 has a function of displaying information necessary for purchasing ticket data, and is in a touch panel format so that a customer can perform an operation for purchasing ticket data. The card insertion slot 10 is for inserting a portable recording medium such as an IC card.
[0014]
At the KIOSK terminal 8, the customer inputs an IC card into the card insertion slot 10 and inputs that he / she purchases a ticket according to the contents displayed on the display input unit 9. Then, the KIOSK terminal 8 accesses the ticket data server 1 installed at the ticket issuing place via the network (step S4). When the ticket data server 1 receives a ticket purchase request from the KIOSK terminal 8, the ticket data server 1 inquires of the KIOSK terminal 8 about a fee payment method. Then, the KIOSK terminal 8 displays payment method options on the display input unit 9 and prompts the customer to select a payment method. When the customer selects cash payment or credit card payment, if it is cash, the customer pays at the cash register using the payment JAN code output from the journal printer 11 and is a credit card. Inputs information necessary for settlement such as a credit card number. When the input of cash or necessary information is confirmed, the KIOSK terminal 8 transmits to the ticket data server 1 that the fee has been received. When the ticket data server 1 receives the fact that the fee has been received, it transmits the ticket data to the KIOSK terminal 8. The KIOSK terminal 8 records the received ticket data on the IC card inserted in the card insertion slot 10 (step S5).
[0015]
The customer can acquire the ticket data by performing the processes in steps S4 and S5. Even in a general home, if there is a personal computer and a card recording device, ticket data can be obtained from the ticket data server 1 via the network by the same procedure. In a cellular phone, the cellular phone itself is a ticket data recording medium, so it is not necessary to record it on an IC card or the like. In addition, in the case of ordinary households and mobile phones, payment of fees is only by credit card.
[0016]
(Get IC tickets at the venue)
The ticket data acquired via the network is converted into an IC ticket by the IC ticket issuing machine 12 installed near the entrance of the venue (step S6). An example of an IC ticket issuing machine is shown in FIG. The IC ticket issuing machine 12 is for outputting the IC ticket 4 in which the ticket data is recorded on the IC tag as shown in FIG. The IC ticket issuing machine 12 is provided with a card insertion slot 13, a mobile phone communication terminal 14, a cash insertion slot 15, and an IC ticket output slot 16. Note that a well-known Bluetooth technology is applied to communication with a mobile phone using the mobile phone communication terminal 14.
[0017]
When the ticket data is recorded on the IC card (in the above example, when the ticket data is acquired at the ticket purchase terminal 8 or a general household), the IC card is inserted into the card insertion slot 13. Then, the IC ticket issuing machine 12 reads the ticket data and customer information from the IC card, records them on the IC tag, and outputs them as IC tickets from the IC ticket output port 16. In addition, when the ticket is recorded in the cellular phone, the data is transmitted from the cellular phone to the cellular phone communication terminal 14. Then, the IC ticket issuing machine 12 reads the ticket data and customer information from the mobile phone, records them in the IC tag as described above, and outputs them as IC tickets from the IC ticket output port 16.
[0018]
Customers who visit without having anything can obtain IC tickets by paying the fee directly. Specifically, a predetermined fee is charged from the cash slot 15 of the IC ticket issuing machine 12. After confirming the payment of the fee, the IC ticket issuing machine 12 records the ticket data on the IC tag and outputs it as an IC ticket from the IC ticket output port 16. In the IC ticket issuing machine 12, the IC ticket purchased with cash does not have customer information recorded, similar to the ticket purchased at the agency.
[0019]
(Admission)
There are two types of IC tickets, one with customer information and one without customer information, but when entering either IC ticket reader installed at the entrance gate. Entry is possible by recognizing ticket data. If an IC ticket that does not have customer information is used, the role is terminated at this point, and after admission, as with the conventional case, when another fee is generated, payment is made with cash, credit card, etc. I do.
[0020]
(Use in the venue 1)
When using an IC ticket having customer information, it can be used not only at the time of admission but also after admission. Next, the use of the IC ticket having such customer information in the venue will be described using two examples. The first example is a case where an immediate settlement is performed. As a first example, as shown in FIG. 6, there are various facilities such as a pavilion, a restaurant, and a play facility in the venue. For example, these facilities are charged. In FIG. 6, reference numerals 17a to 17c denote computer terminals installed in each facility in the hall, and reading means 18a to 18c are for reading necessary information from the IC ticket. The credit computer 19 is a computer for performing credit processing for determining whether or not settlement is possible based on information necessary for fee settlement such as a credit card number, and exchanges data with the computers 17a to 17c via a network. It is possible. Such a credit computer is installed in a credit institution (for example, a credit card company) outside the venue. The configuration as shown in FIG. 6 functions as a charging information management system and user information management system using an IC ticket as a whole.
[0021]
The customer visits each facility with an IC ticket and pays the fee using the IC ticket each time the facility is used. For example, when using in a pavilion, a customer inserts an IC ticket into the insertion port of the reading means 18a installed at the entrance of the pavilion. Then, the reading means 18a obtains information on the credit card number and the expiration date of the credit card among the customer information recorded in the IC ticket, and the obtained information is credited to a credit institution such as a credit card company. It transmits to the computer 19 via a network. The credit computer 19 confirms the credit information of the credit card owner using the received credit card number and the expiration date of the credit card, and transmits information indicating whether or not the credit card can be used to the computer 17a on the pavilion side. When the computer 17a on the pavilion side receives the information that the credit card can be used, it records the credit card number and the entrance fee to the pavilion in association with each other in a charging database (not shown), Open the pavilion entrance to allow customers to enter. The admission fee will be deducted from the customer's account at a later date based on this billing information.
[0022]
In addition, when using at a restaurant in the venue, the customer gives an IC ticket to the clerk at the cash register after eating. The store clerk who received the IC ticket causes the reading means 18b to read the IC ticket. Then, as in the case of the pavilion, the credit card number read from the IC ticket and information regarding the expiration date of the credit card are transmitted to the credit computer 19 for authentication. When the information indicating that the credit card is usable is received, the computer 18a on the restaurant side records the credit card number and the food and drink price in association with each other. In this way, the liquidation of food and drink is performed.
[0023]
Further, when using a play facility, the IC ticket is read by the reading means 18c at the time of use. When credit is performed in the same manner as described above and the credit card can be used, the credit card number and the usage fee are recorded in association with each other. In this way, it is possible to use a play facility, for example, board a vehicle.
[0024]
When each facility in the venue is used, not only can a fee be paid using an IC ticket, but also customer information can be collected. Specifically, when the information recorded in the IC ticket is read by the reading means 18, not only the information related to the credit card is read, but also the personal information of the customer is read and registered in a user database (not shown). As personal information, for example, the sex and age of the customer can be used. Such a user database can be set for each facility in the hall, or can be set for the entire hall. By collecting the personal information registered in the user database for each attribute, it is possible to analyze the usage status of each facility.
[0025]
(Use in the venue 2)
Subsequently, a second example will be described. The second example is a case where settlement is made at a later date. Also in the second example, as in the first example, as shown in FIG. 7, there are various facilities such as a pavilion, a restaurant, and a play facility in the venue, and these facilities are charged. . In FIG. 7, computer terminals 17a to 17c and reading means 18a to 18c have the same functions as those described in FIG. The aggregation computer 20 is a computer for determining whether or not a paid facility can be used based on information necessary for specifying a customer such as a customer ID, and transmits / receives data to / from the computers 17a to 17c via a network. Is possible. Such a computer for aggregation is installed in the venue. The configuration as shown in FIG. 7 functions as a charging information management system and user information management system using an IC ticket as a whole.
[0026]
The customer visits each facility with an IC ticket and pays the fee using the IC ticket each time the facility is used. The case of using each facility on the pavilion will be described. The customer inserts an IC ticket into the insertion port of the reading means 18a installed at the entrance of the pavilion. Then, the reading means 18a acquires the information regarding the credit card number and the expiration date of the credit card among the customer information recorded in the IC ticket, and acquires the expiration date of the IC ticket itself recorded in the IC ticket. The acquired information is transmitted to the aggregation computer 20 via the network. The counting computer 20 first checks the expiration date of the IC ticket and determines whether or not the current date is included in this expiration date. If the current date is included in the expiration date, it is determined that the IC ticket is usable. If it is determined that the card can be used, information about the credit card number and the expiration date of the credit card is recorded in a charging database (not shown) in association with the entrance fee to the pavilion, and the pavilion entrance is opened. To allow customers to enter. The credit card number, credit card expiration date, and usage amount information registered in the charging database are collectively transmitted to a credit card company at a later date for settlement. The admission fee will be withdrawn from the customer's account at a later date based on the payment at this credit card company.
[0027]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, an IC ticket including an IC chip that records ticket data indicating that a ticket has been legitimately purchased and settlement information necessary for settlement of charges, and an antenna that transmits and receives data. Thus, the user can use the facility only by using the IC ticket when using the paid facility in the venue after entering the venue. Furthermore, by using the personal information in the IC chip and registering the personal information at the time of use, it becomes possible to analyze the user information such as the number of users and the usage amount.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of IC ticket issuance according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of an IC ticket according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure for issuing an IC ticket.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an appearance of a ticket purchase terminal 8 for purchasing ticket data.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an external appearance of an IC ticket issuing machine.
FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram showing a first example of an information management system using an IC ticket according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram showing a second example of an information management system using an IC ticket according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Ticket data server 2 ... Data input means 3 ... Data output means 4 ... IC ticket 5 ... IC chip 6 ... Antenna 7 ... Ticket name 8 ... KIOSK terminal DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 9 ... Display input part 10 ... Card insertion slot 11 ... Journal printer 12 ... IC ticket issuing machine 13 ... Card insertion slot 14 ... Cell-phone communication terminal 15 ... Cash insertion slot 16 ... IC ticket output port 17 ... Computer terminal 18 ... Reading means 19 ... Credit computer 20 ... Counting computer 21 ... Credit card company

Claims (1)

Means for reading ticket data and customer information from a cellular phone, the ticket data, payment information necessary for payment of charges, an IC chip recording the customer information, and an antenna for transmitting and receiving data An IC ticket issuing machine comprising means for issuing an IC ticket;
Settlement to determine whether it is possible to be carried out and the read-means that reading the settlement information and customer information has been recorded in the issued IC ticket from the IC ticket issuing machine, a settlement on the basis of the read-out payment information A billing database for registering the payment information and the usage amount in association with each other, and a user for registering the customer information and the usage amount in association with each other when it is determined that the settlement is possible by the availability determination unit and the settlement possibility determination unit management system that is characterized in that and a computer system comprising a database, the.

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