JP4530271B2 - Information distribution system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an information distribution system for distributing distribution information data via a line to information desired by a user using non-contact IC media.

  As a prior art of an information distribution system, for example, Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-30069, name of invention “distribution data management device, distribution data management method, and distribution rack”) is known. This prior art will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a conventional distribution data management apparatus. The distribution data management apparatus 100 includes a catalog rack 101, an antenna control unit 102, a control computer 103, a communication network connection unit 104, a database 105, and a printing unit 106. The catalog rack 101 further includes a multi-antenna sheet 101a and a plurality (6 × 4) of antenna portions 101b.

  According to such a distribution data management apparatus 100, a non-contact IC medium (not shown) is used as an ID (for example, an ID card) in an exhibition, event, store, etc. By bringing the stored non-contact IC media closer to the antenna unit 101b of the catalog rack 101 installed in the venue, the control computer 103 can read and read information such as addresses and addresses stored in the non-contact IC media. Information stored in the database 105, and based on the information, catalog data stored in the database 105 is automatically distributed via the Internet through the communication network connection unit 104, or a catalog is printed from the printing unit 106. And mail it.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-30069

  However, in the prior art described in Patent Document 1, distribution of printed matter data such as a catalog is large, and thus has a large configuration. In addition, since it is not known whether the print data has been delivered reliably at places where information has been acquired, such as at exhibitions, events, and in stores, it is possible to select print output or even request print data distribution in addition to print output. There was a risk that the number of visitors increased and the purpose of the system to reduce printed matter could not be achieved. In addition, since there are many components, the operability is inferior. In addition, depending on the performance of the communication network connection unit 104, there are system problems such as a limited distribution area.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to enable easy installation in a network environment without providing a separate control device such as a personal computer, and is compact. Information distribution that makes it easy to handle with devices and enables users who are unfamiliar with machine operation to use the non-contact IC media such as non-contact IC cards to distribute the desired information data and check whether it has been distributed on the spot. To provide a system.

An information distribution system according to claim 1 of the present invention includes:
An information display unit for displaying information on each of a plurality of divided display units, a plurality of R / W units provided for each of the division display units, and a central processing unit to which a plurality of R / W units are connected And an information selection terminal having an output unit connected to the central processing unit ,
An information distribution unit having an information distribution server communicating with the central processing unit of the information selection terminal, an address database connected to the information distribution server, and a distribution information database connected to the information distribution server;
An information distribution system comprising:
When non-contact IC media is assigned to the category display section that displays information desired by the holder of non-contact IC media,
The R / W unit on the back of the classification display unit of the information selection terminal is
Reading means for reading user identification data from the non-contact IC medium;
Transmission means for adding R / W unit identification data to the user identification data and transmitting it to the central processing unit;
Function as
The central processing unit of the information selection terminal
And transmitting means for transmitting the user identification data and R / W unit identification data to the information delivery unit information distribution server function,
The information distribution server of the information distribution unit
Reading means for reading out user address data of the portable terminal of the holder of the contactless IC media registered in association with the user identification data from the address database;
Reading means for reading distribution information data of an information provider registered in association with R / W unit identification data from a distribution information database;
Distribution means for distributing distribution information data to a mobile terminal identified by user address data;
Function as
Distribution information data selected by the information selection terminal by the non-contact IC media is distributed to the portable terminal of the holder of the non-contact IC media , and
When non-contact IC media for which user identification data is not registered in the address database is assigned to the classification display unit that displays information desired by the holder of the non-contact IC media,
The R / W unit on the back of the classification display unit of the information selection terminal is
Reading means for reading user identification data from the non-contact IC medium;
Transmission means for adding R / W unit identification data to the user identification data and transmitting it to the central processing unit;
Function as
The central processing unit of the information selection terminal
It functions as a transmission means for transmitting user identification data and R / W unit identification data to the information distribution unit,
The information distribution server of the information distribution unit
Means for temporarily registering the temporary registration number data, the user identification data, and the R / W unit identification data in association with each other when it is determined that the user identification data is not registered in the address database;
Transmission means for transmitting temporary registration number data and address data dedicated to registration to the information distribution server to the central processing unit of the information selection terminal;
Function as
The central processing unit of the information selection terminal
Functions as an output means for outputting temporary registration number data and address data dedicated to registration to the information distribution server to the output unit,
When the temporary registration number data is entered in the subject and the email data is sent from the mobile device to the dedicated address for registration to the information distribution server,
The information distribution server of the information distribution unit
Indexing means for determining user identification data from temporary registration number data included in the email data;
Indexing means for determining user address data included in the mail data;
Registration means for registering in the address database in association with user identification data and user address data;
Delivery means for delivering reply e-mail data including completion of registration to the mobile terminal specified by the user address data;
Function as
Thereafter, the distribution information data selected by the information selecting terminal via contactless IC media is distributed to the portable terminal of the owner of the contactless IC media, characterized in Rukoto.

An information distribution system according to claim 2 of the present invention includes:
In the information delivery system according to claim 1,
The contactless IC media, characterized Oh Rukoto readable and writable non-contact IC card.

An information distribution system according to claim 3 of the present invention includes:
The information distribution system according to claim 1 ,
The contactless IC media The contactless IC media readable and writable, characterized Rukoto mounted integrally with the portable terminal adapted to receive E-mail data and Web data.

An information distribution system according to claim 4 of the present invention includes:
An information display unit for displaying information on each of a plurality of divided display units, a plurality of R / W units provided for each of the division display units, and a central processing unit to which a plurality of R / W units are connected And an information selection terminal having an output unit connected to the central processing unit,
An information distribution unit having an information distribution server communicating with the central processing unit of the information selection terminal, and a distribution information database connected to the information distribution server;
An information distribution system comprising:
When non-contact IC media registered with user address data is assigned to the category display section that displays information desired by the holder of non-contact IC media,
The R / W unit on the back of the classification display unit of the information selection terminal is
Reading means for reading user address data from non-contact IC media;
Transmitting means for adding R / W unit identification data to the user address data and transmitting it to the central processing unit;
Function as
The central processing unit of the information selection terminal
It functions as a transmission means for transmitting user address data and R / W unit identification data to the information distribution unit,
The information distribution server of the information distribution unit
Reading means for reading distribution information data of an information provider registered in association with R / W unit identification data from a distribution information database;
Distribution means for distributing distribution information data to a mobile terminal identified by user address data;
Function as
Distribution information data selected by the information selection terminal by the non-contact IC media is distributed to the portable terminal of the holder of the non-contact IC media, and
When non-contact IC media in which user identification data is registered is assigned to the classification display unit that displays information desired by the holder of the non-contact IC media,
The R / W unit on the back of the classification display unit of the information selection terminal is
Reading means for reading user identification data from the non-contact IC medium;
Transmission means for adding R / W unit identification data to the user identification data and transmitting it to the central processing unit;
Function as
The central processing unit of the information selection terminal
It functions as a transmission means for transmitting user identification data and R / W unit identification data to the information distribution unit,
The information distribution server of the information distribution unit
Means for temporarily registering the temporary registration number data, the user identification data, and the R / W unit identification data in association with each other;
Transmission means for transmitting temporary registration number data and address data dedicated to registration to the information distribution server to the central processing unit of the information selection terminal;
Function as
The central processing unit of the information selection terminal
Functions as an output means for outputting temporary registration number data and address data dedicated to registration to the information distribution server to the output unit,
When the temporary registration number data is entered in the subject and the email data is sent from the mobile phone to the dedicated address for registration to the information distribution server,
The information distribution server of the information distribution unit
Indexing means for determining user identification data from temporary registration number data included in the email data;
Indexing means for determining user address data included in the email data;
Storage means for storing user identification data and user address data in association with each other;
Delivery means for delivering reply e-mail data including completion of registration to the mobile terminal specified by the user address data;
Function as
Thereafter, the distribution information data selected by the information selecting terminal via contactless IC media is distributed to the portable terminal of the owner of the contactless IC media, characterized in Rukoto.

An information distribution system according to claim 5 of the present invention includes:
The information distribution system according to claim 4,
The contactless IC media, characterized Oh Rukoto readable and writable non-contact IC card.

An information distribution system according to claim 6 of the present invention provides:
The information distribution system according to claim 4 ,
The non-contact IC medium is a readable / writable non-contact IC medium, and is integrally mounted on a portable terminal adapted to receive e-mail data and web data .

An information distribution system according to claim 7 of the present invention includes:
In the information delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
The information selection terminal is
The classification display section on the upper surface of the R / W unit directly attached to features that you form an information display unit.

An information distribution system according to claim 8 of the present invention includes:
In the information delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
The information selection terminal includes a board,
A plurality of partitioned display unit on board is pasted, the back side of the division display unit, wherein the R / W unit is al provided.

  According to the information distribution system of the present invention, it is possible to easily lay in a network environment without providing a separate control device such as a personal computer, and it is easy to handle with a compact device, even for users who are unfamiliar with machine operation. It is possible to provide an information distribution system that can check whether or not desired information data is distributed by using a non-contact IC medium such as a non-contact IC card.

  The best mode for carrying out the information distribution system of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an information distribution system according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the information distribution system according to the present embodiment. The information distribution system 1 includes an information selection terminal 10 and an information distribution unit 20. The overall information distribution system further includes a portable terminal 30 and a mobile communication line 40 as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the information selection terminal 10 further includes a central processing unit 11, an output unit 12, a selector 13, a plurality of (eight in FIG. 1 and 2) read / write units (R / W units) 14, A plurality of light emitting sections 15 and communication lines 16 (8 places in FIGS. 1 and 2) are provided. As will be described later, as shown in FIG. 5A, the information selection terminal 10 also includes an information display unit 17 that displays information on a plurality of divided display units 172. Inside the information selection terminal 10, the R / W unit 14 is backed for each of the division display units 172. The plurality of R / W units 14 are connected to the communication line 16 by a bus and communicate with the central processing unit 11.

  Here, the R / W unit 14 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the R / W unit 14, and FIG. 4 is an external perspective view of the R / W unit 14. As shown in FIG. 3, the R / W unit 14 includes an R / W control unit 141, a communication port 142, a read / write unit 143, a general-purpose input unit 144, and a contact output unit 145. These are cases as shown in FIG. 146. In this embodiment, the communication port 142 is connected to the communication line 16 for communication, and the general-purpose input unit 144 and the contact output unit 145 are optional. At least the R / W control unit 141, the communication port 142, and the read / write unit 143 may be provided in the case 146. The R / W control unit 141 of the R / W unit 14 and the central processing unit 11 (see FIG. 2) can communicate with each other.

The story is returned to the information selection terminal 10. An information display unit is formed on the surface of the information selection terminal. The information display unit will be described with reference to the drawings. 5A and 5B are explanatory diagrams for explaining the use of the information distribution system, in which FIG. 5A is a usage diagram of the information selection terminal, and FIG. 5B is a display explanatory diagram on the portable terminal side.
As shown in FIG. 5A, the information display unit 17 of the information selection terminal 10 includes a board 171 and a plurality of pieces (eight in FIG. 5A and the same number as the R / W units 14). A segment display unit 172.

  The board 171 has the same size as, for example, an A3 paper size (297 × 420 mm), and has a structure on which a printed paper can be attached. As shown in FIG. 5A, the information display unit 17 is divided into 8 areas of 4 columns × 2 rows in the standard configuration, and different information is displayed by the divided display area 172 of the divided 8 areas. It has been made possible. The information display unit 17 is formed by pasting eight pieces of the classification display unit 172, which is a printed matter represented by a color printer, on the board 171. The information display unit 17 includes, for example, a menu, an outline of an electronic coupon ticket at a restaurant, contents of mobile pay content (such as a mobile game / ring melody), a procedure fee, a tour guide outline, and a catalog outline. As described above, since the division display unit 172 is printed individually, it is easy to cope with a change in description.

On the back side of the board 171 is provided a storage case in which a plurality of storage units having the same size as the division display unit 172 are divided, and the R / W unit 14 is stored in each storage unit and wired or the like. The storage case is covered and fixed by the board 171 which is an upper surface cover, and the information selection terminal 10 is formed.
The R / W unit 14 can be used or not used by the selector 13, and only the necessary R / W unit 14 can be used. Further, the output unit 12 is, for example, a display 121 and a printer 122 as shown in FIG.

Next, the information distribution unit 20 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the information distribution unit 20 includes an information distribution server 21, an address database 22, and a distribution information database 23.
The information distribution server 21 can communicate with the central processing unit 11 of the information selection terminal 10. The information distribution server 21 can send and receive e-mail data and web data via the mobile terminal 30 and the mobile communication line 40.
The address database 22 is connected to the information distribution server 21 and includes user identification data given to identify a user of the non-contact IC media, and user address data of a portable terminal held by the user of the non-contact IC media. It is associated and registered. These registrations are made for many users.
The distribution information database 23 is connected to the information distribution server 21, and R / W unit identification data individually owned by the R / W unit 14 and distribution information data as various contents are associated and registered. These registrations are made for contents of many information providers.

  Next, information distribution by the information wiring system 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this information distribution system, an example will be described for the sake of concrete description. For example, the case where it is desired to distribute incoming melody information in an exhibition hall or the like will be described. A visitor owns a non-contact IC card 50 as a specific example of the non-contact IC medium (see FIG. 5A). In this non-contact IC card 50, unique (only one in the world) ID data assigned by the manufacturer is registered, and this ID data is used as user identification data.

The user identification data of the contactless IC card 50, the personal information data of the person to whom the contactless IC card 50 is sent, and the user address data of the portable terminal possessed by the person are used as one of the associated data. Registered in the database 22.
For this registration, for example, personal information data and user address data are registered on the basis of information described in an application form / email sent at the time of application to the exhibition hall, and a user of a non-contact IC card 50 This is realized by associating and registering the identification data and sending the contactless IC card 50 as an admission ticket to the applicant. Such registration is made for all applicants.
Also, the distribution information database 23 is registered in advance with R / W unit identification data and distribution information data associated with each other.
Registrations such as these have already been completed before the exhibition is held.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5A, the holder of the non-contact IC card 50 who is interested in the exhibits at the exhibition hall displays the non-contact IC card on the display section 172 for displaying desired information. When 50 is addressed, the operation is as follows.
First, the R / W control unit 141 of the R / W unit 14 provided behind the section display unit 172 serves as a reading unit that reads user identification data from a non-contact IC card 50 that is electromagnetically coupled to an antenna (not shown) of the read / write unit 143. Function. At this time, during reading, the R / W control unit 141 functions as a display unit that displays that the operation display light-emitting unit 151 illustrated in FIG. To do. Furthermore, the R / W control unit 141 turns on and blinks the error display light-emitting unit 152 shown in FIG. 3 as a detailed example of the light-emitting unit 15 only when the operation is defective (for example, when reading is defective). It functions as a display means for displaying that has occurred. When the operation fails, the non-contact IC card 50 is again held over the classification information unit 172. When the reading is successful, the R / W control unit 141 adds the R / W unit identification data individually assigned to the R / W unit 14 to the read user identification data, and transmits it to the central processing unit 11. Functions as a transmission means.

The central processing unit 11 of the information selection terminal 10 receives the user identification data and the R / W unit identification data, generates communication data including the user identification data and the R / W unit identification data, and the information of the information distribution unit 20 It functions as a transmission means for transmitting to the distribution server 21. Communication data is transmitted to the information distribution server 21.
The information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 functions as a reading unit that receives communication data and reads user identification data and R / W unit identification data from the communication data.

The information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 accesses the address database 22 to refer to the read user identification data, and is a portable terminal of the holder of the contactless IC media registered in association with the user identification data It functions as a reading means for reading the user address data.
Next, the information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 accesses the distribution information database 23 to refer to the read R / W unit identification data, and is registered in association with the R / W unit identification data. It functions as a reading means for reading the distribution information data of the provider.
As a result, the user address data and the distribution information data are read out.

The information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 functions as a distribution unit that distributes distribution information data to the mobile terminal 30 specified by the user address data.
Distribution information data is transmitted to the portable terminal 30 via the mobile communication line 40. The portable terminal 30 receives this distribution information data and displays desired information as shown in FIG.
This distribution information data is Web site data or e-mail data.

The text of the e-mail data differs depending on the service content, but displays, for example, link data that leads to a site operated by the business operator and address data of the site operated by the business operator.
Also, if the category display unit 172 of the information selection terminal 10 has pasted a document relating to a restaurant, the information selection terminal 10 leads to a mobile content website displaying the desired store information, or the coupon of the store by e-mail and mail. Etc.
In addition, if the category display unit 172 of the information selection terminal 10 has pasted a poster such as a tourist spot, the tourist spot information is received by e-mail and mail.
Further, if the category display unit 172 of the information selection terminal 10 is a product, the product information arrives by e-mail and mail.
In this way, it can be used for distribution of coupons at restaurants, guidance to portable contents, catalog requests, and the like.

  In the information distribution system of this embodiment, the information distribution data related to the classification display unit 172 selected for the non-contact IC card 50 in this way is the mobile phone of the holder of the non-contact IC card 50 or the like. Since it is distributed to mobile terminals, it is confirmed on the spot that information has been acquired, so it is possible to reduce the amount of information provided in printed materials as much as possible, and the number of information acquisitions has become extremely easy. Increase in information utilization and information provision, which is advantageous for both information users and information providers.

Next, an embodiment in which an application function is added to the embodiment described above will be described with reference to the drawings. 6A and 6B are explanatory diagrams for explaining the application functions of the information distribution system. FIG. 6A is a usage diagram of the information selection terminal, and FIGS. 6B and 6C are explanatory diagrams of display on the portable terminal side. It is.
It is assumed that a contactless IC card whose user identification data is not registered in the address database 22 is possessed. Such a state may be, for example, a case where a contactless IC card for boarding a train is held over an information distribution terminal in a convenience store.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the non-contact IC card 50 is assigned to the section display unit 172 that displays information desired by the holder of such non-contact IC media,
The R / W control unit 141 of the R / W unit 14 provided behind the section display unit 172 of the information selection terminal 10 reads user identification data from the non-contact IC card 50 that is electromagnetically coupled to an antenna (not shown) of the read / write unit 143. It functions as a reading means. At this time, during reading, the R / W control unit 141 functions as display means for displaying that the operation display light emitting unit 151 shown in FIG. Furthermore, the R / W control unit 141 functions as display means for displaying that an error has occurred by turning on / flashing the error display light-emitting unit 152, only when the operation is defective (for example, when reading is defective). . Then, the R / W control unit 141 adds the R / W unit identification data assigned to each R / W unit 14 to the read user identification data, and transmits to the central processing unit 11 Function as.

The central processing unit 11 of the information selection terminal 10 receives the user identification data and the R / W unit identification data, generates communication data including the user identification data and the R / W unit identification data, and the information of the information distribution unit 20 It functions as a transmission means for transmitting to the distribution server 21. Communication data is transmitted to the information distribution server 21.
The information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 functions as a reading unit that receives communication data and reads user identification data and R / W unit identification data from the communication data. The information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 accesses the address database 22 to refer to the read user identification data. However, since this user identification data has not been registered, the user identification data for the provisional registration number data prepared in advance when the information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 determines that it is not registered in the address database 22. It functions as a means for temporarily registering the data and R / W part identification data in association with each other. The registration location may be a usable storage device such as a memory hard disk.

The information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 generates communication data including temporary registration number data and address data dedicated for registration with the information distribution server, and transmits the communication data to the central processing unit 11 of the information selection terminal 10. Functions as a means.
The central processing unit 11 of the information selection terminal 10 receives the communication data, reads the temporary registration number data and the registration-dedicated address data to the information distribution server, and these temporary registration number data and the registration-dedicated address data to the information distribution server 21. As an output means for outputting to the output unit 12. For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, temporary registration number data (“123456” in FIG. 6A) on the display 121 and printer 122 and address data dedicated for registration to the information distribution server 21 (FIG. 6A). Then, “xxx.xxx.jp”) is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the holder of the non-contact card 50 who sees this inputs the temporary registration number data (“123456” in FIG. 6B) to the subject (subject) and enters the information distribution server. E-mail data is transmitted from the portable terminal to the registration-only address to 21. In this case, the e-mail text is not particularly specified. For example, it may be a completely empty text or a text representing only the exhibition name / time / location.

  The information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 reads temporary registration number data included in the e-mail data, and serves as an indexing unit that calculates user identification data temporarily associated with the temporary registration number data. Next, it functions as indexing means for determining user address data included in the e-mail data as a destination. Subsequently, the information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 functions as a registration unit that registers in the address database 22 in association with the user identification data and the user address data. Thereafter, user identification data and user address data are registered in the address database 22.

  The information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 functions as a distribution unit that distributes reply e-mail data including that registration has been completed to the mobile terminal 30 specified by the user address data. The holder of the non-contact IC card 50 who has seen the e-mail as shown in FIG. 6C using the reply e-mail data on the portable terminal 30 confirms that the registration has been completed.

Next, the information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 accesses the distribution information database 23 to refer to the read R / W unit identification data, and is registered in association with the R / W unit identification data. It functions as a reading means for reading the distribution information data of the provider.
The information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 functions as a distribution unit that distributes distribution information data to the mobile terminal 30 specified by the user address data.
Distribution information data is transmitted to the portable terminal 30 via the mobile communication line 40. The portable terminal 30 receives this distribution information data and displays desired information.
Thereafter, in the information distribution system 1, the distribution information data selected by the information selection terminal by the non-contact IC media is distributed to the portable terminal of the non-contact IC media holder.

  The information distribution system of this embodiment has been described above. In the present embodiment, as an example of the non-contact IC medium, the non-contact IC card 50 capable of reading and writing data, such as Felica, has been described. However, instead of the non-contact IC card 50, a mobile phone including a readable / writable non-contact IC medium may be used. This is a mobile phone in which a non-contact IC card (Felica capable of reading and writing electronic money data), for example, “Osaifu-Keitai” of NTT Docomo is integrated. In this case, the non-contact IC card 50 and the portable terminal 30 may be combined with this “Osaifu-Keitai”.

  Next, another embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram of an information distribution system of another form. The information distribution system according to the present embodiment is the information distribution system 2 in the case where the contactless IC card 50 itself has previously registered the user address data of the portable terminal 30 of the holder of the contactless IC card 50. In this case, compared to the information distribution system 1 described above with reference to FIG. 2, the only difference is that there is no address database. In addition, overlapping explanations are omitted.

  Next, information distribution by the information wiring system 2 of this embodiment will be described. In this information distribution system, an example will be described for the sake of concrete description. For example, the case where it is desired to distribute incoming melody information in an exhibition hall or the like will be described. A visitor owns a non-contact IC card 50 as a specific example of non-contact IC media. User address data is registered in the non-contact IC card 50.

In addition to this, registration of user address data in the non-contact IC card 50 is performed, for example, by acquiring personal information data and user address data from an application form / e-mail sent at the time of application for entry to the exhibition hall. This is realized by registering user address data in the card 50 and sending the contactless IC card 50 to the applicant as an admission ticket. Such registration is made for all applicants.
Also, the distribution information database 23 is registered in advance with R / W unit identification data and distribution information data associated with each other. Such registration is completed in advance before the exhibition is held.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5A, the holder of the non-contact IC card 50 who is interested in the exhibits at the exhibition hall displays the non-contact IC card on the display section 172 for displaying desired information. When 50 is addressed, the operation is as follows.
First, the R / W control unit 141 of the R / W unit 14 provided behind the section display unit 172 is a reading unit that reads user address data from a non-contact IC card 50 that is electromagnetically coupled to an antenna (not shown) of the read / write unit 143. Function as. At this time, during reading, the R / W control unit 141 functions as display means for displaying that the operation display light emitting unit 151 shown in FIG. Furthermore, the R / W control unit 141 functions as display means for displaying that an error has occurred by turning on / flashing the error display light-emitting unit 152, only when the operation is defective (for example, when reading is defective). . Then, the R / W control unit 141 adds the R / W unit identification data assigned to the R / W unit 14 to the read user address data, and transmits both to the central processing unit 11. Function.

The central processing unit 11 of the information selection terminal 10 receives the user address data and the R / W unit identification data, generates communication data including the user address data and the R / W unit identification data, and It functions as a transmission means for transmitting to the information distribution server. Communication data is transmitted to the information distribution server 21.
The information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit functions as a reading unit that receives communication data and reads user address data and R / W unit identification data from the communication data.

In order to refer to the read R / W unit identification data, the information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 accesses the distribution information database 23, and registers the information providing source registered in association with the R / W unit identification data. It functions as a reading means for reading distribution information data.
Thereby, the user address data and the distribution information data are read out.

The information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit functions as a distribution unit that distributes the distribution information data to the mobile terminal 30 specified by the user address data.
Distribution information data is transmitted to the portable terminal 30 via the mobile communication line 40. The portable terminal 30 receives this distribution information data and displays desired information.
This distribution information data is, for example, website data or e-mail data.

  In the information distribution system of this embodiment, the information distribution data related to the classification display unit 172 selected for the non-contact IC card 50 in this way is the mobile phone of the holder of the non-contact IC card 50 or the like. Since the information is distributed to the mobile terminal 30, information acquisition is extremely easy, the number of information acquisition increases, information utilization / information provision advances, and it is advantageous for both information users and information providers. . In addition, an address database is unnecessary, which contributes to simplification of the system.

  Next, a mode in which an application function is added to the mode described above will be described with reference to FIG. It is assumed that a non-contact IC card 50 whose user address data is not registered is possessed. In this case, it is assumed that only the user identification data is registered in the non-contact IC card 50. Such a state may be, for example, a case where a contactless IC card for boarding a train is held over an information distribution terminal in a convenience store.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the non-contact IC card 50 is assigned to the section display unit 172 that displays information desired by the holder of such non-contact IC media,
The R / W control unit 141 of the R / W unit 14 provided behind the section display unit 172 of the information selection terminal 10 reads user identification data from the non-contact IC card 50 that is electromagnetically coupled to an antenna (not shown) of the read / write unit 143. It functions as a reading means. At this time, during reading, the R / W control unit 141 functions as display means for displaying that the operation display light emitting unit 151 shown in FIG. Furthermore, the R / W control unit 141 functions as display means for displaying that an error has occurred by turning on / flashing the error display light-emitting unit 152, only when the operation is defective (for example, when reading is defective). . The R / W control unit 141 functions as a transmission unit that adds the R / W unit identification data assigned to the R / W unit 14 to the read user identification data and transmits the data to the central processing unit 11. To do.

The central processing unit 11 of the information selection terminal 10 receives the user identification data and the R / W unit identification data, generates communication data including the user identification data and the R / W unit identification data, and distributes information in the information distribution unit 20. It functions as a transmission means for transmitting to the server 21. Communication data is transmitted to the information distribution server 21.
The information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 functions as a reading unit that receives communication data and reads user identification data and R / W unit identification data from the communication data. The information distribution server 21 of which the user identification data is the information distribution unit 20 functions as means for temporarily registering the temporary registration number data in the storage unit in association with the user identification data and the R / W unit identification data.

The information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 generates communication data including temporary registration number data and address data dedicated for registration with the information distribution server, and transmits the communication data to the central processing unit 11 of the information selection terminal 20. Functions as a means.
The central processing unit 11 of the information selection terminal 10 reads temporary registration number data and registration dedicated address data to the information distribution server 21 from communication data, and outputs these temporary registration number data and registration dedicated address data to the information distribution server 21. It functions as an output means for outputting to the unit 12. For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, the temporary registration number data (“123456” in FIG. 6A) on the display 121 or the printer 122 and the address data dedicated to registration to the information distribution server (in FIG. 6A). “Xxx.xxx.jp”) is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the holder of the non-contact card 50 who sees this inputs the temporary registration number data (“123456” in FIG. 6B) to the subject (subject) and enters the information distribution server. A mail without a text is transmitted from the portable terminal 30 to the registration-only address 21.

  The information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 functions as an indexing unit that reads temporary registration number data from e-mail data and calculates user identification data temporarily stored in association with the temporary registration number data. Subsequently, it functions as indexing means for determining user address data included in the e-mail data as a transmission destination. Subsequently, the information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 functions as a registration unit that registers in a storage unit (not shown) in association with user identification data and user address data. Thereafter, user identification data and user address data are registered in the storage unit, and information distribution is temporarily performed by this registration until the user address data is registered in the contactless card 50.

  The information distribution server 20 of the information distribution unit 20 functions as a distribution unit that distributes reply e-mail data including that registration has been completed to the mobile terminal 30 specified by the user address data. The holder of the non-contact IC card 50 who has seen the mail as shown in FIG. 6C using the reply email data on the portable terminal 30 confirms that the registration has been completed.

Next, the information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 accesses the distribution information database 23 to refer to the read R / W unit identification data, and is registered in association with the R / W unit identification data. It functions as a reading means for reading the distribution information data of the provider.
The information distribution server 21 of the information distribution unit 20 functions as a distribution unit that distributes distribution information data to the mobile terminal 30 specified by the user address data.
Distribution information data is transmitted to the portable terminal 30 via the mobile communication line 40. The portable terminal 30 receives this distribution information data and displays desired information.
Thereafter, in the information distribution system 2, the distribution information data selected by the information selection terminal by the non-contact IC media is distributed to the portable terminal of the non-contact IC media holder.

The information distribution system of this embodiment has been described above. In this embodiment, the non-contact IC medium is described as a non-contact IC card 50 that can be read and written as a specific example. However, instead of the non-contact IC card 50, a mobile phone including a readable / writable non-contact IC medium may be used. This may be a mobile phone including a non-contact IC card called “Osaifu-Keitai”, for example. In this case, the non-contact IC card 50 and the portable terminal 30 may be combined.
Further, a mobile phone including the non-contact IC card 50 called “Osaifu-Keitai” in which the non-contact IC card 50 and the mobile terminal 30 are integrated may be configured as follows. For example, if the distribution information data distributed as described above includes a control command for writing its own user address data to the contactless IC card built in the mobile phone 50, the mobile phone When the distribution information data is distributed to the mobile phone, it functions as means for writing its own user address data to the non-contact IC card 50 built in the mobile phone. As a result, the user address data is registered in the non-contact IC card 50, so that the information distribution server 21 does not need to be registered in association with the user identification data and the user address data. You may discard the existing data.

  Various forms have been described above. In these forms, various modifications are possible. For example, in the information selection terminal 10, without separating the storage cases into a plurality of sections, only the R / W sections 14 are arranged in a matrix of 2 rows and 4 columns corresponding to each menu position of the top cover, and the plurality of R The reader / writer unit may be configured by a CPU and a LAN board that collectively control the / W unit 14 and the entire storage case.

  In addition, the contact output of the R / W unit 14 is connected to a computer (not shown), and the computer counts the number of requested menu frequencies for each menu indicated on the top cover. It is easy to adapt the contents of information distribution to the user's wishes, such as enriching items and promptly replacing menu items that are less frequently used.

  In addition, the information selection terminal 10 has been described as having a plurality of division display units 172 attached on the board 171, and the R / W unit 14 provided on the back side of the division display unit 172. The information display unit may be formed by attaching a section display unit to the upper surface of the / W unit 14. These configurations are appropriately selected according to circumstances.

  In addition, the information distribution systems 1 and 2 are telecommunications carriers in charge of providing information distribution services using ASP (server operation type application rental system), and developing content for information selection terminals that incorporate unique information content. It is possible to provide a complete information distribution system that responds to the user's request more quickly while sharing the fields where each company excels, by providing it separately.

  In this way, in a situation where the network environment is being prepared, it is possible to confirm that it has been delivered on the spot while easily laying it, so it is possible to suppress the increase in unnecessary printed materials, and the mail delivery terminal itself is also an extremely compact device It is possible to realize an information distribution system that is easy to handle and that allows users who are unfamiliar with machine operation to distribute desired information data using non-contact IC media such as an IC card. This information distribution system is not limited to information data distribution. For example, it provides electronic coupon vouchers at restaurants, mobile paid content (such as mobile games and ring melodies), tourist information, catalogs, and technical information. It can be applied to various businesses.

It is the schematic of the information delivery system of the best form for implementing this invention. It is a block diagram of the information delivery system of the best form for implementing this invention. It is a block block diagram of the R / W part. It is an external appearance perspective view of R / W part. 5A and 5B are explanatory diagrams for explaining use of the information distribution system, in which FIG. 5A is a usage diagram of an information selection terminal, and FIG. 5B is a display explanatory diagram on the portable terminal side. 6A and 6B are explanatory diagrams for explaining application functions of the information distribution system, in which FIG. 6A is a usage diagram of an information selection terminal, and FIGS. 6B and 6C are explanatory diagrams of display on the mobile terminal side. It is a block diagram of the information delivery system of another form. It is explanatory drawing of the delivery data management apparatus of a prior art.

Explanation of symbols

1, 2: Information distribution system 10: Information selection terminal 11: Central processing unit 12: Output unit 121: Display 122: Printer 13: Selector 14: Read / write unit (R / W unit)
141: R / W control unit 142: Communication board 143: Read / write unit 144: General-purpose input unit 145: Contact output unit 146: Case 15: Light emitting unit 151: Operation display light emitting unit 152: Error display light emitting unit 16: Communication line
17: Information display unit 171: Board 172: Classification display unit 20: Information distribution unit 21: Information distribution server 22: Address database 23: Distribution information database 30: Mobile terminal 40: Mobile communication line 50: Non-contact IC card

Claims (8)

An information display unit for displaying information on each of a plurality of divided display units, a plurality of R / W units provided for each of the division display units, and a central processing unit to which a plurality of R / W units are connected And an information selection terminal having an output unit connected to the central processing unit ,
An information distribution unit having an information distribution server communicating with the central processing unit of the information selection terminal, an address database connected to the information distribution server, and a distribution information database connected to the information distribution server;
An information distribution system comprising:
When non-contact IC media is assigned to the category display section that displays information desired by the holder of non-contact IC media,
The R / W unit on the back of the classification display unit of the information selection terminal is
Reading means for reading user identification data from the non-contact IC medium;
Transmission means for adding R / W unit identification data to the user identification data and transmitting it to the central processing unit;
Function as
The central processing unit of the information selection terminal
And transmitting means for transmitting the user identification data and R / W unit identification data to the information delivery unit information distribution server function,
The information distribution server of the information distribution unit
Reading means for reading out user address data of the portable terminal of the holder of the contactless IC media registered in association with the user identification data from the address database;
Reading means for reading distribution information data of an information provider registered in association with R / W unit identification data from a distribution information database;
Distribution means for distributing distribution information data to a mobile terminal identified by user address data;
Function as
Distribution information data selected by the information selection terminal by the non-contact IC media is distributed to the portable terminal of the holder of the non-contact IC media , and
When non-contact IC media for which user identification data is not registered in the address database is assigned to the classification display unit that displays information desired by the holder of the non-contact IC media,
The R / W unit on the back of the classification display unit of the information selection terminal is
Reading means for reading user identification data from the non-contact IC medium;
Transmission means for adding R / W unit identification data to the user identification data and transmitting it to the central processing unit;
Function as
The central processing unit of the information selection terminal
It functions as a transmission means for transmitting user identification data and R / W unit identification data to the information distribution unit,
The information distribution server of the information distribution unit
Means for temporarily registering the temporary registration number data, the user identification data, and the R / W unit identification data in association with each other when it is determined that the user identification data is not registered in the address database;
Transmitting means for transmitting temporary registration number data and address data dedicated to registration to the information distribution server to the central processing unit of the information selection terminal;
Function as
The central processing unit of the information selection terminal
Functions as an output means for outputting temporary registration number data and address data dedicated to registration to the information distribution server to the output unit,
When the temporary registration number data is entered in the Subject and the e-mail data is sent from the mobile device to the dedicated address for registration to the information distribution server,
The information distribution server of the information distribution unit
Indexing means for determining user identification data from temporary registration number data included in the email data;
Indexing means for determining user address data included in the mail data;
Registration means for registering in the address database in association with user identification data and user address data;
Delivery means for delivering reply e-mail data including completion of registration to the mobile terminal identified by the user address data;
Function as
Thereafter, the distribution information data selected by the information selecting terminal via contactless IC media, information distribution system is delivered to the portable terminal of the owner of the contactless IC media, characterized in Rukoto. In the information delivery system according to claim 1,
The contactless IC media information distribution system characterized Oh Rukoto readable and writable non-contact IC card. The information distribution system according to claim 1 ,
The contactless IC media The contactless IC media readable and writable, the information distribution system according to claim Rukoto mounted integrally with the portable terminal adapted to receive E-mail data and Web data. An information display unit for displaying information on each of a plurality of divided display units, a plurality of R / W units provided for each of the division display units, and a central processing unit to which a plurality of R / W units are connected And an information selection terminal having an output unit connected to the central processing unit,
An information distribution unit having an information distribution server communicating with the central processing unit of the information selection terminal, and a distribution information database connected to the information distribution server;
An information distribution system comprising:
When non-contact IC media registered with user address data is assigned to the category display section that displays information desired by the holder of non-contact IC media,
The R / W unit on the back of the classification display unit of the information selection terminal is
Reading means for reading user address data from non-contact IC media;
It functions as a transmission means for adding R / W unit identification data to user address data and transmitting it to the central processing unit,
The central processing unit of the information selection terminal
It functions as a transmission means for transmitting user address data and R / W unit identification data to the information distribution unit,
The information distribution server of the information distribution unit
Reading means for reading distribution information data of an information provider registered in association with R / W unit identification data from a distribution information database;
Distribution means for distributing distribution information data to a mobile terminal identified by user address data;
Function as
Distribution information data selected by the information selection terminal by the non-contact IC media is distributed to the portable terminal of the holder of the non-contact IC media, and
When non-contact IC media in which user identification data is registered is assigned to the classification display unit that displays information desired by the holder of the non-contact IC media,
The R / W unit on the back of the classification display unit of the information selection terminal is
Reading means for reading user identification data from the non-contact IC medium;
Transmission means for adding R / W unit identification data to the user identification data and transmitting it to the central processing unit;
Function as
The central processing unit of the information selection terminal
It functions as a transmission means for transmitting user identification data and R / W unit identification data to the information distribution unit,
The information distribution server of the information distribution unit
Means for temporarily registering the temporary registration number data, the user identification data, and the R / W unit identification data in association with each other;
Transmission means for transmitting temporary registration number data and address data dedicated to registration to the information distribution server to the central processing unit of the information selection terminal;
Function as
The central processing unit of the information selection terminal
Functions as an output means for outputting temporary registration number data and address data dedicated to registration to the information distribution server to the output unit,
When the temporary registration number data is entered in the subject and the email data is sent from the mobile phone to the dedicated address for registration to the information distribution server,
The information distribution server of the information distribution unit
Indexing means for determining user identification data from temporary registration number data included in the email data;
Indexing means for determining user address data included in the email data;
Storage means for storing user identification data and user address data in association with each other;
Delivery means for delivering reply e-mail data including completion of registration to the mobile terminal specified by the user address data;
Function as
Thereafter, the distribution information data selected by the information selecting terminal via contactless IC media, information distribution system is delivered to the portable terminal of the owner of the contactless IC media, characterized in Rukoto. The information distribution system according to claim 4,
The contactless IC media information distribution system characterized Oh Rukoto readable and writable non-contact IC card. The information distribution system according to claim 4 ,
The non-contact IC medium is a non-contact IC medium that can be read and written, and is integrally mounted on a portable terminal that is configured to receive e-mail data and Web data . In the information delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
The information selection terminal is
Information distribution system characterized that you separate presentation unit to the upper surface of the R / W unit directly attached to form an information display unit. In the information delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
The information selection terminal includes a board,
Information distribution system, characterized in that with is pasted plurality of sections display unit on board, R / W unit is found provided on the back side of the segment display unit.

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