JP4923352B2 - Sales management system, sales management method and program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a sales management system, a sales management method, and a program suitable for an unmanned parking lot that collects a parking fee in time units.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Recently, particularly in urban areas, there is a chronic shortage of parking lots where ordinary vehicles can be parked at hourly parking fees, leading to an increase in illegal parking and affecting the deterioration of traffic congestion.
[0003]
On the other hand, there are an increasing number of chain stores that provide parking spaces for a small number of vehicles using a few vacant lots scattered in urban areas. It is well-received with an easy-to-understand rate structure display such as 100 minutes / 15 minutes, and even if one parking lot is full, you can use your mobile phone to find another free parking lot in the chain store. The service provides meticulous services, such as the information service used.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the above-mentioned parking lots of chain stores tend to have the illusion that it is a fee system that can be used at a glance, but it is used for a long period of time or frequently used except for a very short period of use. As a result, it can be seen that the parking fee is very expensive.
[0005]
In addition, the payment method of the parking fee is to make a cash settlement with a settlement machine provided for each section to be parked, and as described above, it becomes a very expensive fee when used for a long time. On the other hand, only specific coins (for example, only 100 yen coins and 500 yen coins are allowed, and only one 500 yen coin can be used) or specific small bills (for example, thousand yen bills) can be used and settled when leaving the store. There was a problem that coins and bills that could be used in the machine had to be prepared in advance.
[0006]
Furthermore, the fact that there is a settlement machine with the possibility of having a large amount of cash per compartment for one vehicle is extremely problematic in terms of security and security, and in order to avoid this, A person who collects the charge more frequently is required, and as a result, the cost for operating the parking lot is increased.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the purpose of the present invention is to enable unmanned operation, and for the user, it can be easily used without the need for complicated labor for paying the fee, Another object of the present invention is to provide a sales management system, a number multiplication management method, and a program that can be used at a lower price corresponding to the usage amount.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention according to claim 1 records a service usage history for each vehicle identification information. And sharing information among multiple service-use facilities Service history recording means, first identification means for identifying a vehicle that starts service use in a service use facility, and service start record for recording vehicle identification information obtained by the first identification means together with service start information Means, second identification means for identifying a vehicle that ends service use in the service use facility, vehicle identification information and service end information obtained by the second identification means, and recording by the service start recording means A charge calculating means for calculating a service usage fee based on the service start information of the vehicle, and a determining means for determining whether or not the vehicle identification information calculated by the charge calculating means is recorded in the service history recording means. When the determination means determines that the vehicle identification information is not recorded in the service history recording means, A service charge of the vehicle is stored in the service history recording means by using the first charge collecting means for collecting the service usage fee calculated by the charge calculating means by credit card settlement and the credit card information obtained by the first charge collecting means. When the service history adding means for additionally setting the usage history and the determining means determine that the vehicle identification information is recorded in the service history recording means, the service usage charge calculated by the charge calculating means is used. Service history updating means for updating and setting the service usage history of the vehicle recorded in the service history recording means, Discount the service usage fee corresponding to the total usage time for a predetermined period of the plurality of service usage facilities, Second fee collection means for collecting a service usage fee corresponding to a service usage for a predetermined period of the vehicle recorded in the service history recording unit by credit card settlement using credit card information; , It is characterized by comprising.
[0009]
With such a system configuration, if the user pays the service usage fee by credit card payment at the first use while realizing the construction of a system that can be unmanned, the use at the second time or later will be Since no effort is required, the user can use it more easily.
[0014]
Claim 2 According to the invention described in the first aspect, the first and second identification means perform the operation by taking an image of a license plate of a vehicle. The parking fee corresponding to the vehicle type of the vehicle is calculated from the image recognition result of the license plate. It is characterized by that.
[0015]
With such a system configuration, in addition to the operation of the invention according to the first aspect, not only can the individual vehicle be identified, but also the vehicle type such as a light vehicle, a normal passenger car, and a large passenger car can be identified. Therefore, it is possible to reflect the information on the vehicle type in the service usage fee, and to create a more appropriate fee system without unfairness, and to research information on the user group of the service usage facility Can be used.
[0016]
Claim 3 The invention described is the above claim 1. Or 2 In the described invention, when the circuit breaker that prevents the vehicle from entering and the determination means determine that the vehicle identification information is recorded in the service history recording means, A circuit breaker control means for releasing the blocking; , Is further provided.
[0017]
With such a configuration, the above-mentioned claim 1. Or 2 In addition to the operation of the described invention, the second and subsequent service users can smoothly go out without being blocked by the circuit breaker.
[0018]
Claim 4 In the invention described in claim 1, in the invention described in claim 1, the service history recording means records the identification information of the vehicle to be blocked from using the service, and interrupts the vehicle from entering the vehicle. A circuit breaker control means for preventing entry of the vehicle by the circuit breaker when the vehicle identification information obtained by the one identification means is recorded in the service history recording means as a service utilization prohibition; , Is further provided.
[0019]
With such a system configuration, in addition to the operation of the invention described in claim 1 above, the use of the service is inappropriate, such as not only restricting further entry when the vehicle is full, but also not being able to pay with a credit card. It is possible to prevent the entrance of the expected vehicle itself and maintain a sound operation.
[0020]
Claim 5 The invention described is the above claim 1. Any one of 4 thru | or 4 In the described invention, the service use facility is a toll parking lot, and the fee calculation means is obtained by the service start time included in the service start information recorded by the service start recording means and the second identification means. A service usage fee corresponding to the parking time obtained from the service end time included in the service end information is calculated.
[0021]
With such a system configuration, the above-mentioned claim 1 Any one of 4 thru | or 4 In addition to the operation of the described invention, it is possible to realize the construction of an unmanned system, particularly in a pay parking lot, and to collect a parking fee corresponding to the use time.
[0026]
Claim 6 The described invention records a service use history for each vehicle identification information, and a service history recording step for sharing information among a plurality of service use facilities, and a first for identifying a vehicle that starts service use at a service use facility. An identification step, a service start recording step for recording vehicle identification information obtained in the first identification step together with service start information, and a second identification step for identifying a vehicle that ends service use at the service use facility. A fee calculation step of calculating a service usage fee based on the vehicle identification information and service end information obtained in the second identification step, and the vehicle service start information recorded in the service start recording step, and the fee calculation A determination step for determining whether or not the vehicle identification information calculated in the step is recorded in the service history recording step; A first fee collection step of collecting the service usage fee calculated in the fee calculation step by credit card payment when it is determined that the identification information of the vehicle is not recorded in the service history recording step The service history adding step of additionally setting the service usage history of the vehicle in the service history recording step using the credit card information obtained in the first fee collection step, and the identification information of the vehicle in the service history recording step A service history update step for updating and setting the service usage history of the vehicle recorded in the service history recording step using the service usage fee calculated in the fee calculation step when it is determined that the vehicle is recorded in the recording step; Service usage fee corresponding to the amount of total usage time for a predetermined period of the plurality of service usage facilities A second fee collection step of discounting and collecting a service usage fee corresponding to the service usage for the predetermined period of the vehicle recorded in the service history recording step by credit card settlement using credit card information; It is characterized by having.
[0027]
If this method is used, the service facility can be unmanned, and if the user pays the service fee by credit card payment at the first use, there is no need for trouble at the second and subsequent use. Therefore, the user can use it more easily.
[0028]
Claim 7 In the described invention, a service history recording step for recording service usage history for each vehicle identification information and sharing the information among a plurality of service usage facilities, and a vehicle for starting service usage at the service usage facilities are first identified. An identification step, a service start recording step for recording vehicle identification information obtained in the first identification step together with service start information, and a second identification step for identifying a vehicle that ends service use at the service use facility A charge calculation step of calculating a service usage fee based on the vehicle identification information and service end information obtained in the second identification step, and the service start information of the vehicle recorded in the service start recording step, and the charge calculation The vehicle identification information calculated in the step is recorded in the service history recording step. A determination step for determining whether or not the vehicle identification information is recorded in the service history recording step, and the service usage fee calculated in the fee calculation step is credit card settled. A first service charge collecting step for collecting the service usage history of the vehicle in the service history recording step using the credit card information obtained in the first service charge collecting step, If it is determined in the determination step that the vehicle identification information is recorded in the service history recording step, the service usage fee calculated in the fee calculation step is used to record the vehicle recorded in the service history recording step. Service history update settings for updating service usage history And the service usage fee for the predetermined period of the vehicle recorded in the service history recording step is dealt with by discounting the service usage fee corresponding to the total usage time of the predetermined period of the plurality of service usage facilities. And a second fee collection step of collecting a service usage fee to be collected by credit card settlement using credit card information.
[0029]
With such a program structure, it is possible to unmanned service use facilities, and if the user pays the service usage fee by credit card settlement at the first use, there will be no trouble at the time of participation in the second use or later Since it becomes unnecessary, the user can use it more easily.
[0030]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment when the present invention is applied to a pay parking management system including a plurality of pay parking lots will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0031]
FIG. 1 shows the configuration of the entire system. Reference numeral 11 denotes a wide area network including a public line network (PSTN, ISDN, etc.), the Internet, and a dedicated line of this system.
[0032]
The network 11 is connected to a control unit, which will be described later, provided in each of a plurality of parking lots (P) 12, 12,..., And a management center 13 that manages these parking lots 12, 12,. A credit card company 14 acting as a payment agent is connected.
[0033]
The management center 13 has a parking history database (DB) 15 that records history information of all users of the parking lots 12, 12,..., And is based on the history information stored in the parking history database 15. Inquiries about vehicles that are going to be received, response of presence / absence of usage history, judgment of credit card expiration date corresponding to vehicles with usage history, update setting of parking time, calculation of monthly usage fee, and credit card The usage fee for the company 14 is charged.
[0034]
FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration of a circuit provided in each of the parking lots 12, 12,. In the figure, the parking lot 12 includes a warehousing gate unit 21, a warehousing gate unit 22, and a control unit 23 connected to the management center 13 that controls the operation of the warehousing gate unit 21 and the warehousing gate unit 22.
[0035]
The warehousing gate 21 is provided with a circuit breaker 31 for blocking a vehicle that is about to enter the parking lot 12, and is disposed immediately before the circuit breaker 31 along the warehousing direction EN, so that the vehicle is about to enter. A warehousing sensor 32 that detects this, a CCD camera 33 that images a license plate of a vehicle that is disposed in front of the circuit breaker 31 and does not affect the passage of the vehicle and stops before the circuit breaker 31, and the circuit breaker 31. A speaker 34 is provided for outputting a voice message to the vehicle parked in front of the vehicle.
[0036]
On the other hand, the exit gate unit 22 is provided with a circuit breaker 41 for blocking a vehicle that is about to exit from the parking lot 12, and is disposed immediately before the circuit breaker 41 along the exit direction EX, so that the vehicle is about to exit. The exit sensor 42 that detects that the vehicle is passing, the CCD camera 43 that is disposed in front of the circuit breaker 41 at a position that does not affect the passage of the vehicle and stops before the circuit breaker 41, A display 44 for displaying and outputting some text message to a vehicle parked in front of the device 41 and a settlement machine 45 for settlement of a parking fee by a credit card are provided.
[0037]
The control unit 23 includes a CPU, a ROM storing an operation program for operating the CPU, a RAM used as a work memory, a recording device such as a hard disk device for holding various information such as warehousing records, An image recognition circuit for performing image recognition from license plate image data to obtain various information of the license plate, an input / output interface for communicating with the management center 13, and the like.
[0038]
Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be described.
[0039]
It is assumed that the circuit breaker 31 of the entry gate unit 21 and the circuit breaker 41 of the exit gate unit 22 are both closed in a normal state and prevent the vehicle from freely passing through the part.
[0040]
FIG. 3 shows processing contents mainly in the warehousing gate unit 21 and the control unit 23 that performs this operation control when the vehicle is warehousing. Initially, there is warehousing of the vehicle depending on the presence or absence of output from the warehousing sensor 32. (Step N01).
[0041]
When it is determined that there is a vehicle to be stored by the detection output from the storage sensor 32, it is then determined whether or not the parking lot is full at that time (step N02).
[0042]
Here, if it is determined that the parking lot is full, it is not possible to allow further warehousing at that time, so the speaker 34 is full, so a voice to wait for a little warehousing. Message, for example
“Now it ’s full. Please wait a little longer in that place.”
(Step N03), the process returns to step N01 again.
[0043]
If it is determined in step N02 that the parking lot is not full, the license plate of the vehicle to be stored at the position of the storage sensor 32 is read by the CCD camera 33, and the image data is recognized by the control unit 23. (Step N04).
[0044]
The control unit 23 uses the recognition result to inquire to the management center 13 via the network 11 whether or not the vehicle has been recorded in a list of vehicles having a history of unpaid charges. It is to be performed (step N05), and it is determined by a response from the management center 13 whether or not it is described in the list as a result of the inquiry (step N06).
[0045]
Here, if the vehicle is listed in the above list and it is determined that the vehicle should not be admitted, the speaker 34 sends a voice message to the effect that the customer is not allowed to enter the parking lot.
"I'm sorry, but your car can't be parked now.
Please do the prescribed procedure once in the management center. "
The sound is emitted like this, and the entry at that time is rejected (step N07), and then the process returns to step N01 again.
[0046]
If it is determined in step N06 that the vehicle is not listed in the list and there is no reason to refuse entry of the vehicle, the circuit breaker 31 is opened to prompt entry (step N08). After confirming that the vehicle has completely passed through the circuit breaker 31 (step N09), the circuit breaker 31 is closed again (step N10).
[0047]
Then, after recording the image recognition result obtained from the license plate of the warehousing vehicle and the time information of the warehousing route as a warehousing record in the control unit 23 (step N11), the above-mentioned vehicle is prepared again in preparation for warehousing of the next vehicle. The process returns to step N01.
[0048]
Next, the contents of processing executed mainly by the delivery gate unit 22 and the control unit 23 when the vehicle is delivered will be described with reference to FIG.
[0049]
At the beginning, it waits for the vehicle to be delivered depending on the presence or absence of output from the delivery sensor 42 (step X01).
[0050]
When it is determined that there is a vehicle to be released from the detection output from the output sensor 42, the license plate of the vehicle to be released at the position of the output sensor 42 is read by the CCD camera 43, and the image data is read by the control unit 23. To recognize the image (step X02).
[0051]
The control unit 23 uses the recognition result to determine whether the vehicle has used any of the parking lots 12, 12,... At least once by the management center 13 via the network 11. Alternatively, a search for the usage history is requested (step X03), and it is determined by a response from the management center 13 whether there is a usage history based on the search result (step X04).
[0052]
Here, if it is determined that there is no usage history, the vehicle is using the parking lots 12, 12,... For the first time, so refer to the time information and the warehousing record at that time. Then, the parking fee of the vehicle is calculated and displayed on the display 44 (step X05).
[0053]
In this case, when the parking fee is set to be different depending on the vehicle type of the vehicle, the parking fee corresponding to the vehicle type of the vehicle is calculated from the image recognition result of the license plate obtained in step X02.
[0054]
In addition, when displaying this parking fee, a message stating that the parking fee should be settled by credit card settlement at the settlement machine 45, for example, “insert your credit card into the settlement machine slot. please"
It is good also as what is displayed like this.
[0055]
Therefore, it waits for the settlement using the credit card in the settlement machine 45 to end (step X06). When it is determined that the settlement has ended, the circuit breaker 41 is opened to prompt the delivery (step X07). After confirming that the vehicle has completely passed through the portion 41 (step X08), the circuit breaker 31 is closed again (step X09).
[0056]
Then, to update and record the usage history of the issued vehicle, the image recognition result obtained from the license plate, the parking time, and information such as the credit card company, number, and expiration date are transmitted to the management center 13 ( Step X10), to return to the processing from Step X01 in order to prepare for the next vehicle exit.
[0057]
In this case, in the management center 13, information such as the image recognition result of the license plate of the vehicle using the parking lot 12 for the first time and the parking time, the credit card company, the number, the expiration date, etc. sent from the control unit 23. Newly set to the parking history database 15.
[0058]
If it is determined in step X04 that there is a usage history of the vehicle that is about to leave, the vehicle uses these parking lots 12, 12,... Since the card information is recorded in the parking history database 15, it is confirmed by the response with the management center 13 that the credit card is within the expiration date (step X11).
[0059]
Here, if it is determined that the expiration date of the credit card has expired, the process proceeds to the process from step X05 above, and the process again shifts to settlement using another credit card on the spot.
[0060]
In this case, when the parking fee is displayed in step X05, a display may be made to notify that the credit card used last time has expired.
[0061]
Therefore, if it is confirmed in step X11 that the credit card used last time is within the expiration date, there is no need for a procedure related to the settlement of the parking fee at that time, and it is possible to leave the display as it is. For example, “Thank you for your use every time.”
This time was ◯◯ time △△.
We look forward to seeing you again. "
(Step X13), and then the process proceeds to the processing after Step X07 to prompt the exit.
[0062]
In this case, in the usage history update recording process in step X10, the parking time and date / time of the vehicle are additionally set in the parking history database 15.
[0063]
Therefore, the management center 13 corresponds to the total parking time for one month based on the recorded contents of the parking history database 15 at a predetermined date and time of one month, for example, at 12:00 pm on the last day of the month. Charges are charged to the credit card company 14 with which each user has a contract.
[0064]
At this time, the amount to be charged is set such that the discount rate increases step by step every time the total usage time increases, and an example is shown in FIG.
[0065]
Here, assuming that the parking fee is uniformly 500 yen per hour in a plurality of parking lots 12, 12,..., The total usage time for one month is 4 hours, 10 hours, 24 hours, 50 hours, 7 hours The discount rate is set to increase every day (168 hours), 15 days (360 hours), and 30 days (720 hours). Coefficient By multiplying, the actual parking fee B is charged.
[0066]
By providing a discount service corresponding to the usage time in this way, it becomes possible to use it at a lower price as the usage amount increases, so that a user who frequently uses the parking lot can obtain a more cheaper space.
[0067]
In addition, since the information is shared by the management center 13 and the parking history database 15 in cooperation with a plurality of parking lots 12, 12,..., The usage time is added regardless of which parking lot 12 is used. Since a user can receive the same service at a plurality of parking lots 12, 12,..., A plurality of parking lots 12, 12,. Can be expected to increase.
[0068]
Note that the total parking time for one month does not need to be calculated uniformly for a plurality of users at the same date and time, and each credit card company has a predetermined settlement date. Company A will be charged on the 10th of the next month with a deadline on the 15th of each month, and credit card company B will be charged on the 5th of the next month with a deadline on the 10th of every month. May be set individually.
[0069]
In the above embodiment, the control unit 23 provided in the parking lot 12 is described as performing image recognition on the image data of the license plate. However, the image data obtained by the CCD camera in each parking lot 12 is uniformly managed. The image may be transferred to the center 13, image recognition may be performed on the management center 13 side, and the recognition result may be sent back to the control unit 23.
[0070]
Thus, by performing image recognition collectively on the management center 13 side, it is possible to prevent individual differences from occurring in recognition results due to the image recognition performed by the plurality of image recognition circuits individually. ..., the same image recognition result can be obtained for the license plate of the same vehicle.
[0071]
In the first embodiment, the parking lot has been described as having a relatively large scale having an entrance gate and an exit gate. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and the vehicle 1 is relatively small. It can be applied even to a pay parking lot with a device that prevents improper delivery before collection of charges for each compartment. In that case, one CCD camera is installed for each compartment. It is only necessary to identify the vehicles that enter and exit the compartment, and a fee settlement machine is also installed for each compartment, but cash is not collected. The above points can be made more suitable.
[0072]
As a modification of the first embodiment, a case where the present invention is applied to a toll road toll collection system will be briefly described.
[0073]
In other words, in the toll collection system for toll roads, the toll section of the vehicle is based on the interchange names of the entry and exit positions rather than the use time that is the difference between the use start time and the use end time. And billing corresponding to the section may be performed.
[0074]
In this case, by specifying the vehicle type with the license plate of the vehicle, it is possible to set a more detailed fee, so that the user can have a more appropriate fee structure without unfairness. .
[0075]
(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a second embodiment in the case where the present invention is applied to a store system in which a plurality of chains are being deployed that are driving through will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0076]
1 is substantially the same as that of the parking lots 12, 12,... In FIG. 1 replaced with individual stores. The same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and illustration and description thereof are omitted. It shall be.
[0077]
In addition, as for the schematic configuration of the circuit provided in each store, in the circuit configuration of FIG. 2 above, an input device for receiving an order for goods is provided in the entrance (entry) gate unit 21, and an exit (exit) gate unit 22 is provided with a discharge device that delivers the ordered product, and the control unit 23 selects the product for which the order has been received with the input device, processes it as necessary, and outputs it to the discharge device. The same reference numerals are used for the same parts, and the illustration and description thereof will be omitted.
[0078]
Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be described.
[0079]
It is assumed that the circuit breaker 31 of the entrance gate portion 21 and the circuit breaker 41 of the entry gate portion 22 are both closed in a normal state and prevent the vehicle from freely passing through the portion.
[0080]
FIG. 6 mainly shows the processing contents in the entrance gate section 21 and the control section 23 that controls this operation when the vehicle enters, and at the beginning, the drive-through is performed depending on the presence or absence of the output from the entrance (entrance) sensor 32. It waits for the vehicle to enter the road (step N21).
[0081]
Then, if it is determined that there is a vehicle to enter based on the detection output from the entrance sensor 32, it is next determined whether or not the store is in business hours at that time (step N22).
[0082]
Here, if it is determined that the store is not in business hours, the product cannot be purchased at that time, so a voice message to the effect that the store 34 is currently closed and that the customer wishes to visit the store is displayed. For example
“I ’m sorry, but we ’re closed today. The business hours are from 7am, so we ’re looking forward to seeing you again.”
(Step N23), the process returns to step N21 again.
[0083]
If it is determined in step N22 that it is during business hours, the license plate of the vehicle that is about to enter at the position of the entrance sensor 32 is read by the CCD camera 33, and the image data is recognized by the control unit 23. (Step N24).
[0084]
The control unit 23 uses the recognition result to inquire to the management center 13 via the network 11 whether or not the vehicle has been recorded in a list of vehicles having a history of unpaid charges. It is performed (step N25), and it is determined from the response from the management center 13 whether or not it is described in the list as a result of the inquiry (step N26).
[0085]
Here, if the vehicle is listed in the above list and it is determined that the vehicle should not be entered, the speaker 34 sends a voice message to the effect that the customer is not allowed to enter the store, for example,
"I'm sorry, but your car can't enter now.
Please do the prescribed procedure once in the management center. "
The sound is emitted like this, and the entry at that time is rejected (step N27), and then the process returns to step N21 again.
[0086]
If it is determined in step N26 that the vehicle is not listed in the list and there is no reason to refuse entry of the vehicle, the circuit breaker 31 is opened to prompt entry (step N28). After confirming that the vehicle has completely passed through the circuit breaker 31 (step N29), the circuit breaker 31 is closed again (step N30).
[0087]
Then, the image recognition result obtained from the license plate of the entered vehicle and the time information at the time of entry are recorded as an entry record in the control unit 23 (step N31), and finally the order of the product is accepted by the input device. Above (step N32), in order to prepare for the entrance of the next vehicle again, it returns to the process from said step N21.
[0088]
Next, the contents of processing executed mainly by the entry gate unit 22 and the control unit 23 when the vehicle enters will be described with reference to FIG.
[0089]
At the beginning, it waits for the vehicle to enter depending on whether there is an output from the participation sensor 42 (step X21).
[0090]
Then, when it is determined that there is a vehicle to enter by the detection output from the participation sensor 42, the license plate of the vehicle to enter at the position of the participation sensor 42 is read by the CCD camera 43, and the image data is read by the control unit 23. To recognize the image (step X22).
[0091]
The control unit 23 uses the recognition result to determine whether the vehicle has used any of the above stores at least once by the management center 13 via the network 11, and the usage history. A request for a search is made (step X23), and it is determined from a response from the management center 13 whether or not there is a usage history based on the result of the search (step X24).
[0092]
Here, if it is determined that there is no usage history, the vehicle will be using these stores for the first time, so the price of the order received at the entrance with the vehicle is calculated and the order is received. The product name is displayed on the display unit 44 (step X25).
[0093]
In addition, when displaying this price, a text message, for example, a message indicating that the product price should be paid by credit card payment at the checkout machine 45 is also displayed.
"Please insert your credit card into the checkout slot"
It is good also as what is displayed like this.
[0094]
Then, it waits for the settlement using the credit card in the settlement machine 45 to end (step X26), and when it is determined that the settlement has ended, the delivery of the product for which the order has been accepted is executed by the discharging device (step S26). X27), and then the circuit breaker 41 is opened to prompt entry (step X28). After confirming that the vehicle has completely passed through the circuit breaker 41 (step X29), the circuit breaker 31 is closed again (step X30). ).
[0095]
Then, in order to update and record the usage history of the vehicle that participated, the image recognition result obtained from the license plate, the ordered product and the price, and information such as the credit card company, number, and expiration date were transmitted to the management center 13. After (step X31), the process returns to step X31 to prepare for the next vehicle entry again.
[0096]
In this case, the management center 13 sends information from the control unit 23 such as the image recognition result of the license plate of the vehicle using the store for the first time, the ordered product and its price, the credit card company, the number, the expiration date, etc. Are newly added to the history database 15.
[0097]
Further, if it is determined in step X24 that there is a usage history of the vehicle to be entered, the vehicle uses these stores at least twice, and information on the credit card already used is stored in the history database. 15, it is confirmed by the response with the management center 13 that the credit card is within the expiration date (step X 32).
[0098]
Here, when it is determined that the expiration date of the credit card has expired, the process proceeds to the processing from the above step X25, and the process again shifts to settlement using another credit card on the spot.
[0099]
In this case, when displaying the usage fee in step X25, a display may be made to notify that the credit card used last time has expired.
[0100]
Therefore, if it is confirmed in step X32 that the credit card used last time is within the expiration date, there is no need for a procedure related to the settlement of the parking fee at that time, and it may be displayed as it is. For example, “Thank you for your use every time.”
The price of this order was ◯◯ yen.
We look forward to seeing you again. "
(Step X33), and then the process proceeds to the processing after Step X27 for prompting delivery and participation of the product.
[0101]
In this case, in the usage history update recording process in step X31, the parking time and date / time of the vehicle are additionally set in the history database 15.
[0102]
Therefore, the management center 13 pays the price of the total ordered products for the month based on the recorded contents of the history database 15 at a predetermined date and time of one month, for example, 12:00 on the last day of the month. A charge is made to the credit card company 14 with which each user has a contract.
[0103]
In addition, by calculating the total purchase amount etc. in a plurality of store networks that are chain-expanded by collaborating with a plurality of stores and sharing information by the management center 13 and the history database 15, A bonus score may be given to the user to promote the use of the store.
[0104]
In the first and second embodiments, the present invention is applied to a toll parking management system, a toll road toll collection system, a store system in which a plurality of chains are being implemented for drive-through, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is needless to say that the present invention can be applied to any system as long as it can provide some paid service as the vehicle enters and leaves.
[0105]
In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
[0106]
Further, the above embodiments include inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by appropriately combining a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if some constituent elements are deleted from all the constituent elements shown in the embodiment, at least one of the problems described in the column of the problem to be solved by the invention can be solved, and described in the column of the effect of the invention. In a case where at least one of the obtained effects can be obtained, a configuration in which this configuration requirement is deleted can be extracted as an invention.
[0107]
【Effect of the invention】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, if the user pays the service usage fee by credit card settlement at the first use while realizing the construction of the system that can be unmanned, at the time of participation in the second and subsequent uses. Therefore, the user can use it more easily.
[0108]
According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 above, since it can be used at a lower price as the usage amount increases, a user who frequently uses the service use facility can be used. You can get a cheaper room.
[0109]
According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the user can receive the same service at a plurality of service use facilities, while the plurality of participants participating in the system. The service use facilities can also increase the number of users.
[0110]
According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, not only the individual vehicle can be identified, but also the vehicle type such as a light car, a normal passenger car, and a large passenger car is discriminated. It is also possible to reflect the vehicle type information in the service usage fee, and to create a more appropriate fee structure without unfairness, and to research information on the user group of the service usage facility Can also be used.
[0111]
According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the second and subsequent service users can smoothly go out without being blocked by the circuit breaker.
[0112]
According to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the use of the service is inappropriate, such as not only restricting further entry when the vehicle is full, but also not being able to pay by credit card. It is possible to prevent entry of vehicles that seem to be, and maintain sound operation.
[0113]
According to the invention described in claim 7, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the construction of an unmanned system especially in a pay parking lot can be realized, and the parking fee corresponding to the use time can be collected with certainty. it can.
[0114]
According to the invention described in claim 8, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the construction of an unmanned system especially on a toll road can be realized, and the toll corresponding to the use section can be collected with certainty. .
[0115]
According to the ninth aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the invention, the construction of an unmanned system, particularly in a store where drive-through is carried out, is realized, and the price of the commodity for which the order is accepted is ensured. Can be collected.
[0116]
According to the invention described in claim 10, the service use facility can be unmanned, and if the user pays the service use fee by credit card settlement at the first use, the use at the second time or later takes time and trouble at the time of participation. Since it becomes unnecessary, the user can use it more easily.
[0117]
According to the invention described in claim 11, the service use facility can be unmanned, and if the user pays the service use fee by credit card payment at the first use, the use after the second use takes time and trouble at the time of participation. Since it becomes unnecessary, the user can use it more easily.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an entire paid parking lot management system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of each pay parking lot according to the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the processing contents when a vehicle enters the pay parking lot according to the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents when leaving the vehicle from the pay parking lot according to the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between parking time and a charge according to the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing content when entering a vehicle according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing content when entering the vehicle according to the embodiment;
[Explanation of symbols]
11 ... Network
12 ... Parking lot
13 ... Management Center
14 ... Credit card company
15 ... Parking history database (DB)
21 ... Warehousing (place) gate
22 ... Delivery (place) gate part
23. Control unit
31 ... circuit breaker
32 ... Receipt (place) sensor
33 ... CCD camera
34 ... Speaker system (SP)
41 ... circuit breaker
42 ... Shipping (place) sensor
43 ... CCD camera
44 ... Display
45 ... Checking machine
EN ... Warehousing (place) direction
EX ... Delivery (place) direction

Claims (7)

Service history recording means for recording service usage history for each vehicle identification information and sharing information among a plurality of service usage facilities;
First identifying means for identifying a vehicle that starts service use in a service use facility;
Service start recording means for recording vehicle identification information obtained by the first identification means together with service start information;
Second identification means for identifying a vehicle that terminates service use in the service use facility;
A charge calculation means for calculating a service usage charge based on the vehicle identification information and service end information obtained by the second identification means, and the service start information of the vehicle recorded by the service start recording means;
Determining means for determining whether or not the vehicle identification information calculated by the charge calculating means is recorded in the service history recording means;
A first fee collection unit for collecting the service usage fee calculated by the fee calculation unit by credit card payment when the determination unit determines that the vehicle identification information is not recorded in the service history recording unit; ,
Service history adding means for additionally setting the service usage history of the vehicle in the service history recording means using the credit card information obtained by the first fee collection means;
The vehicle recorded in the service history recording unit using the service usage fee calculated by the fee calculation unit when the determination unit determines that the vehicle identification information is recorded in the service history recording unit. Service history update means for updating and setting the service usage history of
A service usage fee corresponding to the service usage for a predetermined period of the vehicle recorded in the service history recording means by discounting the service usage fee corresponding to the total usage time of the plurality of service usage facilities for a predetermined period. A second fee collection means for collecting the information by credit card settlement using credit card information;
A sales management system comprising:   The first and second identification means are performed by taking an image of a license plate of a vehicle, and calculate a parking fee corresponding to the vehicle type of the vehicle based on an image recognition result of the license plate. Item 1. The sales management system according to item 1. A circuit breaker that prevents the vehicle from participating;
A circuit breaker control means for releasing the vehicle from being blocked by the circuit breaker when it is determined by the determination means that the vehicle identification information is recorded in the service history recording means;
The sales management system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: The service history recording means records vehicle identification information that should be blocked from using the service,
A circuit breaker that prevents entry of the vehicle;
A circuit breaker control means for preventing entry of the vehicle by the circuit breaker when the vehicle identification information obtained by the first identification means is recorded in the service history recording means as something to be blocked from using the service; ,
The sales management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: The service use facility is a paid parking lot,
The fee calculation means is a parking time obtained from the service start time included in the service start information recorded by the service start recording means and the service end time included in the service end information obtained by the second identification means. The sales management system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a service usage fee corresponding to the above is calculated. A service history recording process for recording service usage history for each vehicle identification information and sharing information among a plurality of service usage facilities;
A first identification step of identifying a vehicle that starts service use at the service use facility;
A service start recording step of recording vehicle identification information obtained in the first identification step together with service start information;
A second identification step for identifying a vehicle that terminates service use at the service use facility;
A fee calculation step of calculating a service usage fee based on the vehicle identification information and service end information obtained in the second identification step, and the vehicle service start information recorded in the service start recording step;
A determination step for determining whether or not the vehicle identification information calculated in the charge calculation step is recorded in the service history recording step;
A first fee collection step of collecting the service usage fee calculated in the fee calculation step by credit card payment when it is determined that the vehicle identification information is not recorded in the service history recording step in this determination step; ,
A service history addition step of additionally setting the service usage history of the vehicle in the service history recording step using the credit card information obtained in the first fee collection step;
The vehicle recorded in the service history recording step using the service usage fee calculated in the fee calculation step when it is determined in the determination step that the vehicle identification information is recorded in the service history recording step. Service history update process for updating and setting the service usage history of
Service usage fee corresponding to service usage for a predetermined period of the vehicle recorded in the service history recording step by discounting the service usage fee corresponding to the total usage time of a plurality of the service usage facilities for a predetermined period A second fee collection process of collecting the information by credit card settlement using credit card information;
A sales management method characterized by comprising: A service history recording step for recording service usage history for each vehicle identification information and sharing the information among a plurality of service usage facilities;
A first identification step for identifying a vehicle that starts service use at a service use facility;
A service start recording step for recording vehicle identification information obtained in the first identification step together with service start information;
A second identification step for identifying a vehicle that terminates service use at the service use facility;
A charge calculation step of calculating a service usage fee based on the vehicle identification information and service end information obtained in the second identification step, and the service start information of the vehicle recorded in the service start recording step;
A determination step of determining whether or not the vehicle identification information calculated in the charge calculation step is recorded in the service history recording step;
A first fee collection step of collecting the service usage fee calculated in the fee calculation step by credit card payment when it is determined in this determination step that the vehicle identification information is not recorded in the service history recording step; ,
A service history addition step of additionally setting a service usage history of the vehicle in the service history recording step using the credit card information obtained in the first fee collection step;
The vehicle recorded in the service history recording step using the service usage fee calculated in the fee calculation step when it is determined in the determination step that the vehicle identification information is recorded in the service history recording step. A service history update step for updating and setting the service usage history of
Service usage fee corresponding to service usage for a predetermined period of the vehicle recorded in the service history recording step by discounting the service usage fee corresponding to the total usage time of the plurality of service usage facilities for a predetermined period A second fee collection step of collecting the information by credit card settlement using credit card information;
A program that causes a computer to execute.

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