JP5751777B2 - Card settlement apparatus, card settlement method and card settlement program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a card payment apparatus, a taxi use support apparatus, a card payment method, a taxi use support method, a card payment program, and a taxi use support program that support a user who uses a taxi.

  A taxi, which is a public transportation means for transporting a small number of passengers, has the convenience that a user can arbitrarily specify a destination. In addition, since taxis can move to the nearest location where the user wants to go, depending on the boarding location and destination, it is faster to use destinations such as bus stops and stations where transportation is limited. It has the convenience of being able to arrive.

  When using a taxi, the user tells the taxi crew the destination when boarding the taxi. The taxi driver drives to the destination specified by the user, and charges the boarding fee when arriving at the destination. Conventionally, for example, when the destination specified by the user is a place where taxi crews such as personal houses are uninformed, when the user approaches the destination given by the user to some extent, the user is directed to the taxi crew There was a way to get directions to.

  Conventionally, for example, in a toll road toll collection system using an IC card having a wireless communication function and an IC card having a payment function and a pass ticket function that can be used by being inserted into the on-vehicle apparatus, ID information specifying the IC card and state information specifying the state of the IC card at that time are provided, and when the route information is recorded on the IC card, the IC card ID information and the IC card at that time are included in the route information. When the route information is recorded from the IC card, the ID information and the state information of the IC card are read together with the route information, and the IC card ID information and the state information in the route information are recorded. And ID information and status information read from the same IC card are compared and checked to detect unauthorized use of the IC card. And (for example, see Patent Document 1.).

  In addition, conventionally, specifically, for example, a route search server includes a charge rule database storing a taxi fare system, a road traffic information database, points where charges are added, and charge addition point calculation means for calculating a charge at each point; If the route search condition is a route search request in which the taxi fare mode is set, the optimum route is searched and guided based on the rate rule acquired from the rate rule database and the road traffic information acquired from the road traffic information database. The charge addition point calculation means calculates each charge addition point on the guidance route and calculates the charge at each charge addition point according to the charge rule, and calculates the route information, information on each addition point, and each addition point. There has been a technology that sends fee information to mobile terminal devices (for example, Refer to the literature 2.).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-288470 JP 2009-14080 A

  However, according to the above-described conventional technology, the user has to guide the taxi crew in the case where the destination specified by the user is a place where the taxi crew is not guided according to the knowledge of the taxi crew. There was a problem of annoying. In addition, for example, when the user wants to move along a route desired by the user, such as a shortcut or an exit, there is a problem that the user has to guide the taxi crew to get directions. On the other hand, when moving according to the route determined by the taxi crew, the required time to the destination may be longer or the taxi fare may be higher than when moving according to the route desired by the user. There was a problem that there was.

  In the conventional technology described above, a taxi crew designated as an unguided destination first heads to a major location such as a station near the destination, and moves from that location according to the user's route guidance. Depending on the situation, the vehicle may move to the original destination. In this case, there is a problem that extra time and fee are generated before the destination is reached, compared to the case of moving directly to the destination.

  As a countermeasure, according to a taxi vehicle equipped with a car navigation system, which has been increasing in recent years, the user's destination is registered as a destination of route guidance by the car navigation system, so that the user does not give a route guidance. However, there is a current situation that there are users who do not want to register a destination when the destination is a house such as a home, although the user can move to a desired location.

  Further, when using a car navigation system, there is a problem that it takes time to register a user's destination as a destination for route guidance. For this reason, there is a problem that the user cannot start moving quickly after the user gets on the vehicle and cannot meet the user's request in a hurry.

  The present invention eliminates the above-described problems caused by the prior art, and can improve the convenience of the user when using a taxi. Card payment device, taxi use support device, card payment method, taxi use support The object is to provide a method, a card settlement program and a taxi use support program.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a card payment apparatus according to the present invention is a card payment apparatus mounted on a taxi, and is a destination from a boarding point registered in advance in a taxi user's card. Reading means for reading the driving route information about the driving route and the card information of the card from the card, notifying means for notifying the crew of the driving route information read from the card by the reading means, and the notifying means A taxi fare settlement unit that settles a taxi fare using the card information read by the reading unit when traveling according to the travel route information notified by the vehicle and arriving at the destination point. It is characterized by that.

  Further, the card settlement apparatus according to the present invention is the travel route read by the reading means when arriving at the destination point or when the taxi fare settlement means is completed by the taxi fare settlement means. An erasing unit for erasing information is provided.

  Further, the card settlement apparatus according to the present invention is the above-mentioned invention, wherein the acquisition means for acquiring the date and time information on the taxi, the travel date and time information acquired by the acquisition means and the travel route read by the reading means. A calculating means for calculating a predicted taxi fare based on the information; and a predicted taxi fare information notifying means for notifying the taxi user of information relating to the predicted taxi fare calculated by the calculating means. To do.

  Further, the card payment apparatus according to the present invention, in the above-mentioned invention, to the card company of the card based on the card information read by the reading means when reaching a predetermined distance from the destination point. The process related to the credit inquiry is started.

  The taxi use support device according to the present invention is a taxi use support device provided with a card reading device installed at a taxi stand, from a boarding point registered in advance to a taxi user's card to a destination point. Reading means for reading driving route information related to the driving route, and calculating means for calculating at least one of a predicted taxi fare and required time from the boarding point to the destination point based on the driving route information read by the reading means And a notifying means for notifying the user of information related to at least one of the predicted taxi fare calculated by the calculating means and the required time.

  Further, in the taxi use support device according to the present invention, in the above invention, the calculating means is based on information on the destination point, and at least one of a predicted fare and required time of the destination point by means of transportation other than the taxi. And the notifying means notifies the user of at least one of each fare and each required time.

  In the taxi use support apparatus according to the present invention as set forth in the invention described above, the calculating means calculates at least one of the fare and the required time based on information on the current date and time.

  The card payment method according to the present invention is a card payment method using a card payment device mounted on a taxi, and relates to a travel route from a boarding point registered in advance to a taxi user's card to a destination point. A reading step of reading the travel route information and the card information of the card from the card, a notification step of notifying a crew member of the travel route information read from the card by the reading step, and the travel notified by the notification step A taxi fare settlement step of performing a taxi fare settlement using the card information read in the reading step when the vehicle travels according to route information and arrives at the destination point. .

  The taxi use support method according to the present invention is a taxi use support method using a taxi use support device equipped with a card reader installed at a taxi stand, and is registered in advance in a taxi user's card. A reading step of reading driving route information relating to a driving route from the boarding point to the destination point, and at least a predicted taxi fare and required time from the boarding point to the destination point based on the driving route information read by the reading step It includes a calculation step for calculating any one of them, and a notification step for notifying the user of information related to at least one of the predicted taxi fare calculated by the calculation step and the required time.

  A card payment program according to the present invention is a card payment program executed in a card payment device installed in a taxi, and is a travel route from a boarding point registered in advance to a taxi user's card to a destination point. A reading step of reading the travel route information and the card information of the card from the card, a notification step of notifying the crew of the travel route information read from the card by the reading step, and the notification step A taxi fare settlement step of performing a taxi fare settlement using the card information read in the reading step when the vehicle travels in accordance with the travel route information and arrives at the destination point. .

  The taxi use support program according to the present invention is a taxi use support program executed in a taxi use support device provided with a card reader installed at a taxi stand, which is registered in advance in a taxi user's card. A reading step for reading driving route information about a driving route from a boarding point to a destination point, and a predicted taxi fare and required time from the boarding point to the destination point based on the driving route information read by the reading step. It includes a calculation step for calculating at least one, and a notification step for notifying the user of information on at least one of the predicted taxi fare calculated by the calculation step and the required time.

  According to the card payment device, taxi use support device, card payment method, taxi use support method, card payment program and taxi use support program according to the present invention, the convenience of the user when using a taxi is improved. There is an effect that can be.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the system configuration | structure of a card payment system provided with the card payment apparatus of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the computer apparatus which implement | achieves the payment server in the card payment system of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of a car navigation system. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hardware constitutions of a taximeter. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hardware constitutions of the card payment apparatus of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the customer information database with which the payment server of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the card payment information database with which the payment server of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the functional structure of the card payment apparatus of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the example of a display screen of the card payment apparatus of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the example of a display screen of the card payment apparatus of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the example of a display screen of the card payment apparatus of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows the example of a display screen of the card payment apparatus of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 5) which shows the example of a display screen of the card payment apparatus of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 6) which shows the example of a display screen of the card payment apparatus of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the card payment apparatus of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hardware constitutions of the taxi utilization assistance apparatus of Embodiment 2 concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the functional structure of the taxi utilization assistance apparatus of Embodiment 2 concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the example of a display screen of the taxi utilization assistance apparatus of Embodiment 2 concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the example of a display screen of the taxi utilization assistance apparatus of Embodiment 2 concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the example of a display screen of the taxi utilization assistance apparatus of Embodiment 2 concerning this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the taxi utilization assistance apparatus of Embodiment 2 concerning this invention.

  Exemplary embodiments of a card payment apparatus, a taxi use support apparatus, a card payment method, a taxi use support method, a card payment program, and a taxi use support program according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. .

(Embodiment 1)
(System configuration of card payment system)
First, a system configuration of a card payment system including the card payment apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a system configuration of a card settlement system including the card settlement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 1, the card payment system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a payment server 110 and a card payment device (see FIG. 5). In the card payment system 100, a payment server 110 and a card payment apparatus are connected to each other via a network 120 such as the Internet so that they can communicate with each other.

  The settlement server 110 performs settlement (hereinafter referred to as “card settlement”) in which a service fee and a purchase price for a product are paid using a card such as a credit card. The settlement server 110 can be realized by a computer device such as a personal computer, for example. The computer device that implements the settlement server 110 will be described later.

  In the card payment system 100, the payment server 110 includes a customer information database in which various types of information used for card payment are registered. The settlement server 110 updates the customer information database, for example, when a card is issued or when there is a request for an address change from the card owner (user). The customer information database will be described later (see FIG. 6).

  The payment server 110 also includes a card payment information database in which information related to card payment history is registered. For example, every time a card payment is made, the payment server 110 registers information related to the card payment history in the card payment information database. The card payment information database will be described later (see FIG. 7).

  In the card settlement system 100, the card settlement apparatus is mounted on a transportation means intended to transport a small number of passengers for a fee. Specifically, the transportation means for transporting a small number of passengers for a fee can be realized by a vehicle 101 such as a taxi. As the vehicle 101 for realizing a taxi, there are various vehicles such as a small vehicle, a medium vehicle, and a large vehicle.

  A vehicle 101 that realizes a taxi is equipped with a car navigation system. The card settlement apparatus is provided so as to be able to communicate with a car navigation system mounted on a vehicle 101 that realizes a taxi. A vehicle 101 that realizes a taxi is equipped with a taxi meter. The card settlement apparatus is provided so as to be able to communicate with a taxi meter mounted on the vehicle 101 that realizes a taxi.

  When the vehicle 101 travels, the car navigation system guides the current position of the vehicle 101 and the route (route) to the destination point. The taxi meter calculates taxi fares (charges to be collected from taxi users) according to the travel distance and travel time of the vehicle. The car navigation system will be described later (see FIG. 3).

  The taxi meter calculates the taxi fare (taxi fare) by adding the approved initial boarding fare and the added fare. For example, in the case of a taxi meter corresponding to a time / distance combined fare, the added fare is calculated as follows based on the number of rotation pulses of the transmission of the vehicle 101. The taximeter will be described later (see FIG. 4).

(Hardware configuration of payment server 110)
Next, a hardware configuration of a computer device that realizes the payment server 110 in the card payment system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a computer device that realizes the payment server 110 in the card payment system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 2, a computer device that realizes the payment server 110 in the card payment system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, an HDD (hard disk drive) 204, and an HD (hard disk) 205. An FDD (flexible disk drive) 206, an FD (flexible disk) 207 as an example of a removable recording medium, and a network I / F (interface) 208. Further, the units 201 to 208 included in the computer device that realizes the settlement server 110 according to the first embodiment of the present invention are connected by a bus 209.

  The CPU 201 controls the entire computer device. The ROM 202 stores various programs such as a boot program and a card payment program. The RAM 203 is used as a work area for the CPU 201. That is, the CPU 201 controls the entire computer apparatus by executing various programs recorded in the ROM 202 while using the RAM 203 as a work area.

  The HDD 204 controls data read / write with respect to the HD 205 according to the control of the CPU 201. The HD 205 stores data written under the control of the HDD 204. The FDD 206 controls reading / writing of data with respect to the FD 207 according to the control of the CPU 201. The FD 207 stores data written under the control of the FDD 206.

  Instead of the FD 207 or in addition to the FD 207, various recording media such as a CD-ROM (CD-RW), MO, and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) may be used as removable recording media. In this case, the computer device that realizes the settlement server 110 includes a drive that controls reading / writing of data with respect to various recording media.

  The network I / F 208 is connected to a network 120 such as the Internet, and is connected to the card settlement apparatus via the network 120. The network I / F 208 controls an interface between the network 120 and the inside of the computer apparatus, and controls data input / output between the computer apparatus and the card settlement apparatus.

(Car navigation system hardware configuration)
Next, the hardware configuration of the car navigation system will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the car navigation system.

  In FIG. 3, a car navigation system 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, a RAM 303, a magnetic disk drive 304, a magnetic disk 305, an optical disk drive 306, an optical disk 307, a video I / F 308, a display 309, and audio. An I / F 310, a speaker 311, a microphone 312, an input device 313, a camera 314, a communication I / F 315, a GPS unit 316, and various sensors 317 are provided. Each component 301 to 317 is connected by a bus 320.

  The CPU 301 is responsible for overall control of the car navigation system 300. The ROM 302 records various programs such as a boot program and a route guidance program. The RAM 303 is used as a work area for the CPU 301. That is, the CPU 301 controls the entire car navigation system 300 by executing various programs recorded in the ROM 302 while using the RAM 303 as a work area.

  The route guidance program is executed by the CPU 301, so that the car navigation system 300 is designated as a guidance end point (for example, a destination point) from a point designated as a guidance start point (for example, a boarding point). Alternatively, a route to a nearby point is searched, and guidance information related to the searched route is output.

  Hereinafter, description of the same configuration as each unit included in the settlement server 110 described above will be omitted, and a configuration characteristic of the car navigation system 300 will be described. The magnetic disk 305 records map data and function data. The map data includes background data that represents features (features) such as buildings, rivers, and the ground surface, and road shape data that represents the shape of the road, and is composed of multiple data files divided by district. ing.

  The road shape data further includes traffic condition data. The traffic condition data includes, for example, whether or not there is a signal or a pedestrian crossing, whether or not there is a highway doorway or junction, the length (distance) of each link, road width, direction of travel, road type (highway, Such as toll roads and general roads).

  The traffic condition data includes road traffic information acquired from an external device via the communication I / F 315. The traffic condition data may include past traffic information obtained by statistically processing past traffic information based on seasons, days of the week, large holidays, and times. The car navigation system 300 acquires information on the current traffic jam that is currently occurring based on the road traffic information acquired from the external device via the communication I / F 315, and stores the current traffic jam information that has already been acquired in the past. As traffic jam information. Thereby, it is possible to predict a traffic jam situation at a designated time.

  The function data is program data for realizing various functions in the car navigation system 300 such as a program for realizing route search, calculation of required time, route guidance, and the like. Each of the map data and the function data is composed of a plurality of data files divided for each district or each function.

  The display 309 draws the map data described above in two dimensions or three dimensions. The map data displayed on the display 309 can be displayed with a mark representing the current location of the car navigation system 300 superimposed thereon. The current location of the car navigation system 300 is acquired by a GPS unit 316 described later. The display 309 is installed near the dashboard of the vehicle 101, for example. A plurality of displays 309 may be installed in the vehicle, for example, in the vicinity of the dashboard of the vehicle 101 or in the vicinity of the rear seat of the vehicle.

  A display 309 and a camera 314 are connected to the video I / F 308. Specifically, the video I / F 308 is, for example, a graphic controller that performs predetermined processing with the display 309 or the camera 314, and a VRAM (Video RAM) that temporarily records image information that can be displayed immediately. A buffer memory and a control IC that controls the display 309 based on image data output from the graphic controller are configured.

  A voice input microphone 312 and a voice output speaker 311 are connected to the voice I / F 310. The sound collected by the microphone 312 is A / D converted in the sound I / F 310. For example, the microphone 312 may be installed near the sun visor of the vehicle, and the number may be one or more. From the speaker 311, a sound obtained by D / A converting a predetermined sound signal in the sound I / F 310 is output.

  The communication I / F 315 is connected to an external device via the network 120. The communication I / F 315 includes, for example, an FM tuner, a VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System / registered trademark) / beacon receiver, and the like, even if road traffic information such as traffic congestion and traffic regulations distributed from the VICS center is acquired. Good.

  Further, the communication I / F 315 is connected to the card settlement apparatus. The communication I / F 315 controls an interface between the car navigation system 300 and the card payment apparatus, and controls data input / output between the car navigation system 300 and the card payment apparatus.

  For example, the car navigation system 300 acquires information on the travel route output from the card settlement apparatus via the communication I / F 315 and displays the travel route based on the acquired information on the display 309. The travel route indicates the route from the boarding point to the destination point, and is predetermined by the taxi user. Information on the travel route is registered in advance in the taxi user's card. The taxi user's card can be realized by a credit card, for example.

  The GPS unit 316 receives radio waves from GPS satellites and outputs information related to the position of the vehicle. Information output from the GPS unit 316 is used when the CPU 301 calculates the current location of the vehicle (car navigation system 300) together with output values from various sensors 317 described later. The information indicating the current location is information for specifying one point on the map data, such as latitude / longitude and altitude.

  The various sensors 317 output information that can determine the position and behavior of the vehicle, such as a vehicle speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, and an angular velocity sensor. Output values from the various sensors 317 are used for calculation of the current point by the GPS unit 316 and measurement of change in speed and direction.

  In the car navigation system 300, the inside and outside images of the vehicle 101 obtained using the camera 314, the inside and outside sounds of the vehicle 101 obtained using the microphone 312, and the current location information of the vehicle 101 detected by the GPS unit 316. Drive information including output values from the various sensors 317 may be recorded on the magnetic disk 305. Although illustration and description are omitted, the car navigation system 300 realizes various functions such as playback of DVDs and CDs, reception and recording of TV broadcasts, connection to the Internet, etc. in addition to the above-described configurations 301 to 317. You may have the structure to do.

(Taxi meter hardware configuration)
Next, the hardware configuration of the taximeter will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the taximeter. 4, the taximeter 400 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, a communication I / F 404, and a display 405. The units 401 to 405 included in the taximeter 400 are connected by a bus 410.

  The CPU 401 controls the taxi meter 400 as a whole. The ROM 402 records various programs such as a boot program and a fee sending program. The RAM 403 is used as a work area for the CPU 401. That is, the CPU 401 controls the entire taximeter 400 by executing various programs recorded in the ROM 402 while using the RAM 403 as a work area.

  Communication I / F 404 is connected to vehicle 101 that realizes a taxi. The communication I / F 404 controls an interface between the inside of the taximeter 400 and the vehicle 101 (a control unit included therein), and controls data input / output between the taximeter 400 and the vehicle 101. The communication I / F 404 acquires, for example, a rotation pulse of the transmission of the vehicle 101 output from the vehicle 101.

  In addition, the communication I / F 404 is connected to a card settlement apparatus. The communication I / F 404 controls the interface between the taximeter 400 and the card settlement apparatus, and controls data input / output between the taximeter 400 and the card settlement apparatus. The communication I / F 404 outputs, for example, information on the taxi fare calculated by the operation of the CPU 401 to the card settlement apparatus.

  The display 405 displays the taxi fare calculated by the operation of the CPU 401 and the operation mode of the taximeter 400 such as “(empty car”, “actual car”, “rental”, “extra charge”, “passing car”, etc. The display 405 can be realized by, for example, a seven-segment display.

  In the card settlement system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the taximeter 400 calculates, for example, a fee corresponding to a time / distance combined fare. The taxi meter 400 acquires a rotation pulse of the transmission of the vehicle 101 output from the vehicle 101, calculates a travel distance based on the acquired number of rotation pulses, and a taxi fare based on the calculated travel distance. Is calculated. For example, four rotation pulses of the transmission of the vehicle 101 are output every time the transmission of the vehicle 101 makes one rotation.

  The taximeter 400 generates, for example, a determination pulse having a cycle for determining whether the traveling speed of the vehicle 101 is equal to or higher than a predetermined speed (for example, 10 km / h), and the rotation of the transmission output from the vehicle 101 By comparing the cycle of the pulse with the cycle of the determination pulse, it is determined whether or not the traveling speed of the vehicle 101 is equal to or higher than a predetermined speed.

  For example, when the cycle of the rotation pulse of the transmission output from the vehicle 101 is shorter than the cycle of the determination pulse, the taximeter 400 determines that the traveling speed of the vehicle 101 is equal to or higher than a predetermined speed. For example, when the cycle of the rotation pulse of the transmission output from the vehicle 101 is longer than the cycle of the determination pulse, the taximeter 400 determines that the traveling speed of the vehicle 101 is less than a predetermined speed.

  Based on the traveling speed of the vehicle 101, the taxi meter 400 calculates a taxi fare based on the traveling distance when the traveling speed of the vehicle 101 is equal to or higher than a predetermined speed. Specifically, for example, when the reference value is that the transmission of the vehicle 101 rotates 637 when traveling at a speed of 60 km per minute, the traveling distance of the vehicle 101 when the vehicle transmission rotates once is 60000 m Based on the calculation formula ÷ (60 minutes × 637 rotations), it is about 1.57 m. In this case, the travel distance of the vehicle 101 per pulse (1 transmission rotation pulse) is approximately 0.39 m based on the calculation formula 1.57 m ÷ 4 pulses.

  The taxi meter 400 calculates the taxi fare based on the time when the traveling speed of the vehicle 101 is less than the predetermined speed when the traveling speed of the vehicle 101 is less than the predetermined speed based on the traveling speed of the vehicle 101. To do. In this case, the taxi meter 400 accumulates and adds the time during which the traveling speed of the vehicle 101 is less than the predetermined speed, and calculates the taxi fare based on the accumulated and added time.

  When calculating the taxi fare, the taxi meter 400 has a function of correcting an error for each vehicle type due to the number of rotation pulses of the transmission of the vehicle 101 being different depending on the vehicle type. Since the function for correcting the error for each vehicle type is a known technique, description thereof is omitted. In addition, the fee system for determining the initial fare and the added fare varies depending on the classification of the vehicle 101 that realizes a taxi, such as a small vehicle, a medium-sized vehicle, and a large vehicle, and the taxi business area.

(Hardware configuration of card payment device)
Next, a hardware configuration of the card settlement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration of the card settlement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  5, the card settlement apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a CPU 501, a ROM 502, a RAM 503, a card reader 504, a display 505, a touch panel 506, a speaker 507, and a communication I / F 508. It is equipped with. In addition, the components 501 to 508 included in the card settlement apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention are connected by a bus 510.

  The CPU 501 governs overall control of the card payment apparatus 500. The ROM 502 stores various programs such as a boot program, a card payment program, and a credit inquiry program. The RAM 503 is used as a work area for the CPU 501. That is, the CPU 501 controls the entire card settlement apparatus 500 by executing various programs recorded in the ROM 502 while using the RAM 503 as a work area.

  The card reader 504 reads card information of a card owned by the user. The card owned by the user can be realized by a credit card, for example. The card information includes information regarding the card number (credit card number) of the card and the expiration date of the card.

  The display 505 displays an operation instruction of the card payment apparatus 500 for the taxi user, an operation mode of the card payment apparatus 500, and the like. The display 505 may display a map similar to the map displayed on the display 309 of the car navigation system 300 during route guidance by the car navigation system 300. The display 505 is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.

  The touch panel 506 is stacked on the display 505 and receives various operation instructions for the card settlement apparatus 500. When the touch panel 506 detects that a writing member such as a finger or a pen has touched, the touch panel 506 outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the contact position of the writing member with respect to the touch panel 506.

  Touch panel 506 stops signal output when the contact of the writing member with touch panel 506 is released. Alternatively, the touch panel 506 may output a signal indicating that the writing member does not contact the touch panel 506 when the writing member contacts the touch panel 502.

  The touch panel 506 detects the contact position of the writing member with respect to the touch panel 506 by various known methods such as a resistance film method, a capacitance method, an electromagnetic induction method, and a surface acoustic wave method, and outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the detected contact position. And output to the CPU 501. When the electromagnetic induction method is adopted, a dedicated writing member called an electronic pen or the like is used.

  The speaker 507 outputs a voice guidance indicating an operation instruction of the card settlement apparatus 500 for a taxi user. The speaker 507 performs digital / analog conversion on the digital audio data output from the CPU 501, and outputs audio by energizing a coil in the speaker cone based on the analog audio data.

  The communication I / F 508 is connected to a network 120 such as the Internet, and is connected to the settlement server 110 via the network 120. The communication I / F 508 controls an interface between the network 120 and the payment apparatus 500 and controls data input / output between the card payment apparatus 500 and the card payment server 110.

(Example of customer information database)
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a customer information database provided in the settlement server 110 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 6, a customer information database 600 stores card numbers. The card number is information unique to each card, and is information that can identify each card. Specifically, the card number can be a credit card number unique to each credit card, for example.

  In the credit card number, the card issuer (issuer) such as a credit card company can be specified by the first six-digit bank identification number (BIN). The credit card number includes a BIN, is configured by an arbitrary number sequence assigned by a card issuer, and is unique information for each card.

  The card number only needs to be information (card identification information) that can identify each card, and is not limited to a list of numbers such as a credit card number. Specifically, the card number may be realized by, for example, information on a predetermined number of digits including only alphabets, or information on a predetermined number of digits including numbers and alphabets.

  Further, the customer information database 600 includes the card owner (customer) such as the expiration date of each card, the name of each card owner (customer), address (invoice delivery address), telephone number, e-mail address, and gender. ) Or various information related to the card. In addition, the customer information database 600 may store information related to the card owner's payment ability, such as the annual income of the card owner (customer) and the credit limit for a predetermined period.

  The predetermined period is a period from the day after the previous closing date to the next closing date, and may be, for example, one month. The closing date is a closing date for the card company to determine the amount of advance payment to the member store and the amount charged to the card member, and is set to, for example, “10th of every month” or “25th of every month”. .

  Specifically, for example, when the closing date is “10th of every month”, the predetermined period is a period from the 11th of every month to the 10th of the following month. For example, when there is a closing date every month, the usage amount for each predetermined period is the amount used for cumulative card settlement from the day after the previous closing date to the next closing date.

  Further, the customer information database 600 may store information related to payment, such as a payment method, the name of a financial institution used for payment, a branch name, a deposit item, and an account number. Specifically, for example, with respect to the card owner (customer) for whom revolving payment is set, the amount of payment per revolving payment may be stored as information related to payment.

  Various information in the customer information database 600 is acquired from the card owner (customer) before the card is issued, such as when the card issuance is accepted (application), and is stored in the customer information database 600 by the card issuer. be registered. Various types of information in the customer information database 600 are stored in association with card numbers.

  Thereby, when a card number is designated, various kinds of information associated with the designated card number can be specified. In the customer information database 600, in addition to the card number, any information such as the name and address of the card owner (customer), a telephone number, an e-mail address, and the like are designated, and the information is associated with the designated arbitrary information. Extracted information can be extracted.

(Example of card payment information database)
Next, a card payment information database provided in the payment server 110 will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a card payment information database provided in the payment server 110 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 7, the card payment information database 700 stores information related to card payment. Information relating to card payment is registered in the card payment information database 700 every time the card payment is completed. The information related to card payment includes a card number.

  Moreover, the information regarding card payment includes information that can specify the use date and time of the card. The information that can specify the card use date and time can be, for example, card payment date and time information (date and time information when the card is read) included in the card payment request information transmitted from the card payment apparatus 500. Alternatively, the information that can specify the use date and time of the card is information that can specify the date and time when the card payment request information transmitted from the card payment device 500 is received at the time measured by the time measuring function provided in the payment server 110. May be.

  Further, the information related to the card payment includes information that can identify the store that uses the card, that is, the store that has made the card payment. The information that can identify the store where the card is used can be store identification information for identifying each store, for example. The store identification information differs for each store, and is set in advance by, for example, a card company.

  In the card settlement information database 700, the store identification information is set so that stores that are not the same store can be identified even if the store names are the same, such as “branches of the same store”. Also good. In this case, in the card settlement information database 700, even if the store name is the same, each store can be registered as a different store if the location is different.

  In addition, the information related to the card payment includes, for example, the contents of each card payment such as the number of payments specified for each card payment, the usage amount for each card payment (use amount per card payment), the usage amount for a predetermined period, etc. It may include identifiable information. In the card payment information database 700 shown in FIG. 7, the usage amount per month is stored as the usage amount for each predetermined period.

  In the card settlement information database 700, the usage amount for a predetermined period that has already expired and the usage amount for a predetermined period that has not expired are stored as the usage amount for each predetermined period. The usage amount for a predetermined period that has not expired is unconfirmed, and is determined when the predetermined period (from the previous month 11 to the next month 10) has expired. In the card settlement information database 700, a usage amount for a predetermined period that has not expired is stored as a scheduled billing amount.

  In the card payment information database 700, information related to card payment is stored for each card payment. Specifically, for example, when the card payment is performed three times on the same day using one card, the card payment information database 700 relates to three card payments associated with the card number of the card. Information is memorize | stored as information regarding the card payment in one day, respectively.

  Various databases such as the customer information database 600 and the card payment information database 700 are provided in, for example, the HD 205 provided in the computer device that implements the payment server 110. Various databases such as the customer information database 600 and the card payment information database 700 are not limited to those provided in a storage medium provided in a computer device that implements the payment server 110 such as the HD 205. Various databases such as the customer information database 600 and the card payment information database 700 are a storage medium provided separately from the computer device that realizes the payment server 110 or a computer device that is different from the computer device that realizes the payment server 110. It may be provided in a storage medium included in.

(Functional configuration of card settlement apparatus 500)
Next, a functional configuration of the card settlement apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the card settlement apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  8, the card settlement apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a reading unit 801, a notification unit 802, a taxi fare settlement unit 803, a deletion unit 804, an acquisition unit 805, and a calculation unit 806. , A predicted taxi fare information notification unit 807, a scheduled payment amount acquisition unit 808, an inquiry processing unit 809, and a communication unit 810. A reading unit 801, a notification unit 802, a taxi fare settlement unit 803, a deletion unit 804, an acquisition unit 805, a calculation unit 806, a predicted taxi fare information notification unit 807, a scheduled payment amount acquisition unit 808, an inquiry processing unit 809, and a communication unit 810 It can be realized by each unit included in the computer device that realizes the settlement server 110.

  The reading unit 801 reads, from the card, travel route information relating to a travel route from a boarding point to a destination point registered in advance in the taxi user's card and card information of the card. The travel route information is, for example, a card that is connected to the personal computer by a taxi user who sets a boarding point and a destination point using a personal computer, and searches for the driving route searched based on the set boarding point and destination point. The card can be registered by writing to the card using a reader / writer.

  The taxi user's card is inserted (attached) to the card settlement apparatus 500 when the taxi user gets on the taxi and specifies the destination, for example. The reading unit 801 reads travel route information and card information when a taxi user's card is inserted (attached) to the card settlement apparatus 500.

  The taxi user's card inserted (attached) into the card payment apparatus 500 arrives at the destination, for example, and is collected (removed) from the card payment apparatus 500 after the card payment is completed. The card settlement apparatus 500 may have a configuration in which a taxi user's card cannot be collected (removed) from the card settlement apparatus 500 until the card settlement is completed.

  Alternatively, the taxi user's card inserted (attached) into the card settlement apparatus 500 is collected (removed) from the card settlement apparatus 500 when necessary information such as travel route information and card information has been read. You may do it. In this case, for example, when reading of necessary information such as travel route information and card information is completed, the tax settlement user's card (a part thereof) is ejected from the card settlement apparatus 500 so that it can be grasped by the taxi user. .

  Alternatively, in this case, for example, when reading of necessary information such as travel route information and card information is completed, a guidance message such as “please take out the card” is displayed, and the taxi user makes a response to the card settlement apparatus 500. You may enable it to take out a taxi user's card from the card payment apparatus 500 when predetermined instruction | indication operation was performed. In any case, the card of the taxi user inserted (attached) into the card payment apparatus 500 can be taken out at the discretion of the taxi user, and depending on the taxi user's judgment, the card payment apparatus 500 until the taxi gets off. It may be left inserted (attached).

  The taxi user's card may be a credit card, a debit card, or the like that enables payment of the serviced fee or the purchase price of the product and functions as a settlement means instead of cash. A card that can function as a payment means instead of cash stores card information including a card number and an expiration date. When a card that can function as a settlement means instead of cash is used as a taxi user's card, the reading unit 801 reads the card information in addition to the travel route information.

  The notification unit 802 notifies the crew of the travel route information read from the card by the reading unit 801. For example, the notification unit 802 notifies the travel route from the boarding point to the destination point via the car navigation system 300 mounted on the taxi based on the travel route information read from the card by the reading unit 801. Inform the crew of travel route information. Specifically, the notification unit 802 notifies the travel route information to the crew, for example, by displaying map information on which the travel route is superimposed on the display 309 provided in the car navigation system 300 mounted on the taxi.

  When the taxi fare settlement unit 803 arrives at the destination by moving according to the travel route information notified by the notification unit 802, the taxi fare settlement unit 803 uses the card information read by the reading unit 801 to settle the taxi fare. The taxi fare settlement unit 803 communicates with the settlement server 110 based on the card information read by the reading unit 801 and the taxi fare calculated by the taxi meter 400, and can pay the corresponding taxi fare. Take authorization (credit inquiry, credit approval) as to whether or not there is. Then, the taxi fare settlement unit 803 performs settlement processing when the taxi fare can be paid as a result of the authorization, and completes the settlement.

  The erasing unit 804 erases the travel route information read by the reading unit 801 when it arrives at the destination point. Whether the vehicle has arrived at the destination point depends on whether the vehicle 101 that realizes the taxi has arrived within the predetermined range from the location designated as the destination location or the location designated as the destination location based on the travel route information. Judgment can be made.

  Alternatively, the erasure unit 804 may erase the travel route information read by the reading unit 801 when the taxi fare settlement unit 803 completes the taxi fare settlement. Whether or not the taxi fare settlement has been completed can be determined based on, for example, whether or not the taxi meter 400 has been operated to switch the operation mode of the taxi meter 400 to the “payment” mode. Alternatively, whether or not the taxi fare settlement is completed may be a timing at which a receipt is issued from a receipt issuing printer mounted on the vehicle 101 that realizes the taxi.

  The acquisition unit 805 acquires information on the date and time of boarding a taxi. For example, the acquisition unit 805 may perform an operation of switching the operation mode of the taximeter 400 to the “renting” mode by a taxi crew when a taxi destination is determined by a user who has taken a taxi specifying a destination. The current date and time information at the time of the execution can be acquired as taxi boarding date and time information.

  The calculation unit 806 calculates a predicted taxi fare based on the boarding date and time acquired by the acquisition unit 805 and the travel route information read by the reading unit 801. The calculation unit 806 identifies the distance of the travel route, the cost of the travel route, past road traffic information, and the like based on the travel route information read by the reading unit 801, and based on the various types of information identified. Calculate the predicted taxi fare. The cost of the travel route can be calculated based on various information such as, for example, the number of intersections and signals in the travel route, the number of right / left turns, whether it is a main road, and the road width.

  The predicted taxi fare information notification unit 807 notifies the taxi user of information related to the predicted taxi fare calculated by the calculation unit 806. The predicted taxi fare information notification unit 807 notifies the taxi user of information related to the predicted taxi fare by displaying a numerical value indicating the predicted taxi fare calculated by the calculation unit 806 on the display 505, for example.

  The scheduled payment amount acquisition unit 808 acquires information related to the payment amount related to the taxi fare payment. For example, when the taxi arrives at the destination point or in the vicinity of the destination point, the settlement scheduled amount acquisition unit 808 uses information indicating the taxi fare calculated by the taxi meter 400 as to the settlement amount for the taxi fare settlement. Obtain as information.

  Alternatively, the settlement scheduled amount acquisition unit 808 performs, for example, authorization on the temporary taxi fare by adding the predetermined amount to the taxi fare calculated by the taxi meter 400 when the taxi reaches a predetermined distance from the destination point. Also good. The predetermined amount can be set based on a unit charge per meter, such as “1 meter”, “2 meters”, and the like. In this way, by starting the authorization for a predetermined amount before the taxi reaches the destination point, it is possible to shorten the time required for settlement when the taxi user gets off the taxi.

  The predetermined amount may be set based on an arbitrary amount such as 500 yen, 1000 yen, and the like. The predetermined amount can be arbitrarily set in the card settlement system 100 (operator). Alternatively, the predetermined amount may be arbitrarily set for each card user by the card user.

  Alternatively, the settlement settlement amount acquisition unit 808 may calculate the taxi fare at the time of the input operation when the taxi meter 400 has an input operation for switching the operation mode of the taxi meter 400 to the “payment” mode. The taxi fare may be acquired as information related to the settlement amount.

  When the taxi reaches a predetermined distance from the destination point, the inquiry processing unit 809 starts a process related to the credit inquiry to the card company of the card based on the card information read by the reading unit 801. For example, when the reference processing unit 809 reaches a predetermined distance from the destination point, the inquiry processing unit 809 establishes communication between the card settlement apparatus 500 and the settlement server 110 before the taxi fare is determined. For example, when the inquiry processing unit 809 reaches a predetermined distance from the destination point, the card information (card number and expiration date) acquired from the card user's card is settled before the taxi fare is determined. May be sent to.

  Further, when the taxi reaches a predetermined distance from the destination point, the inquiry processing unit 809 may authorize the payment server 110 regarding the payment amount acquired by the payment scheduled amount acquisition unit 808. . That is, in this case, even if the taxi fare at the time when the taxi user gets off is in a state where the taxi fare is not fixed, the inquiry processing unit 809 determines when the taxi has reached a predetermined distance from the destination point. The taxi fare in Japan or the temporary taxi fare obtained by adding a predetermined amount to the taxi fare is authorized.

  When the taxi user gets off the taxi by performing authorization on the payment amount acquired by the payment scheduled amount acquisition unit 808 to the payment server 110 when the taxi reaches a predetermined distance from the destination point. The time required for settlement can be shortened. As a result, it is possible to provide an environment that facilitates the use of taxis and promote the use of taxis.

  The communication unit 810 performs communication between the car navigation system 300 and the taximeter 400 and the card payment device 500. For example, the communication unit 810 transmits travel route information notified via the car navigation system 300 to the car navigation system 300.

  Moreover, the communication part 810 acquires the information regarding the present location of the taxi with respect to the destination point by communicating with the car navigation system 300, for example. Thereby, it is possible to determine whether or not the destination point or a range of a predetermined distance from the destination point has been reached. Moreover, the communication part 810 acquires the information regarding the taxi fare calculated in the taximeter 400 by communicating with the taximeter 400, for example.

(Display screen example)
Next, a display screen example of the card settlement apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIGS. 9-1, 9-2, 9-3, 9-4, 9-5, and 9-6 show examples of display screens of the card settlement apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing.

  In FIG. 9A, the display screen 910 is displayed on the card settlement apparatus 500 that is on standby. The display screen 910 is displayed on the display 505 of the card settlement apparatus 500 when the taxi user gets on the taxi. The display screen 910 displays a message for guiding the insertion of a card such as a credit card, such as “Thank you every time. Please insert a credit card”. Display screen 910 may also display an illustration or the like showing the insertion position of the credit card in card settlement apparatus 500.

  9-2, the display screen 920 is displayed when a taxi user inserts a card into the card settlement apparatus 500 when getting on a taxi, according to the display screen 910. Display screen 920 displays the destination point stored in the card and the travel route to the destination point. The display screen 920 preferably includes at least the boarding point (current point) and the destination point, and the entire travel route from the boarding point to the destination point is displayed.

  The display screen 920 may display the entire travel route over a plurality of screens, for example, when the distance from the current location to the destination location is a predetermined distance or more. In this case, for example, a cursor for switching the screen, a page switching key, or the like is displayed on the display 505.

  The display screen 920 displays the travel route from the departure point to the destination registered by the taxi user and the current location on the travel route when the current location of the taxi is in the middle of the travel route. indicate. Alternatively, the display screen 920 may display a route from the current position to a point on the travel route when the current position of the taxi is off the travel route.

  Further, the display screen 920 displays a message for guiding the user to move along the travel route displayed on the display screen 920, for example, “I will travel according to this route”. In addition to this message, the display screen 920 displays, for example, a confirmation message “Are you sure?” And a “Yes” or “No” key to confirm the intention of the taxi user.

  The taxi user operates “Yes” when he / she wants to move on the travel route displayed on the display screen 920. When “Yes” on the display screen 920 is operated, a map including the travel route set by the taxi user is displayed on the display 309 of the car navigation system 300. The car navigation system 300 performs route guidance so as to move a taxi according to the travel route displayed on the display 309.

  The entire travel route may be displayed on the display 309 of the car navigation system 300, or a part of the travel route may be displayed according to the scale set by the taxi crew. . The taxi crew travels along the route displayed on the display 309 of the car navigation system 300 according to the route guidance by the car navigation system 300.

  9-3, the display screen 930 is displayed on the display 505 when the taxi moves according to the display screen 920 and arrives at the destination point. For example, when the operation mode of the taximeter 400 is in the “payment” mode, the card settlement apparatus 500 displays the display screen 930. The display screen 930 may display a message that guides the taxi fare, for example, “Thank you for your ride. The fare is 10,620 yen”.

  9-4, the display screen 940 is displayed on the display 505 after the display screen 930 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). The display screen 940 displays a message for confirming with the taxi user that card payment using the card inserted in the card payment apparatus 500 is performed, a key used for inputting information (password) required for card payment, etc. Is displayed. When a taxi user makes a card payment, he / she operates a key displayed on the display 505 to input a password. The display screen 940 may also display a key for displaying a willingness to pay in cash.

  9-5, the display screen 950 is displayed on the display 505 when the personal identification number is input on the display screen 940 and the inquiry process performed based on the confirmed personal identification number is completed (card payment is completed). Is displayed. The display screen 950 informs that the card payment has been completed, for example, by a message such as “payment completed”. A message such as “settlement completed” is displayed, for example, while a receipt is issued from a printer installed in a taxi.

  In the card settlement apparatus 500, an alert may be sounded (again) if a card has not been removed from the card settlement apparatus 500 even after a few seconds have elapsed since the display screen 950 was displayed. As a result, even when a taxi user is in a situation where he / she is drunk or elderly, for example, he / she tends to forget the last action, it is possible to effectively prevent forgetting to remove the card after settlement. .

  The alert that sounds when the card is not taken out is the operation that keeps the card inserted in the card settlement apparatus 500 from the boarding point to the destination point, while the card is removed from the card settlement apparatus 500 during boarding, Either the operation method of inserting a card into the card payment apparatus 500 again at the time of payment or any operation method may be used.

  Further, the display screen 950 displays a message for guiding collection of the card from the card settlement apparatus 500 such as “Please remove the card”. The display screen 950 may display an explanatory diagram showing a procedure for collecting cards from the card settlement apparatus 500 together. By displaying the message “Clearing the driving route ...” at the same time the card is removed, the taxi user can be assured that the driving route information has been deleted from the card payment device 500. I can guide you.

  The display screen 950 displays a message indicating that the travel route information is being erased from the card settlement apparatus 500, for example, “Deleting the travel route ...”. On the display screen 950, the message may be a message that more clearly guides the content of the process, such as “The customer's travel route information has been deleted from the card settlement apparatus 500”.

  A message indicating that the travel route information is being erased from the card settlement apparatus 500, such as “deleting the travel route”, etc., is a card settlement device such as “please remove the card”. It may be displayed after displaying a message requesting removal of the card from 500. By displaying a message indicating that the travel route information has been deleted from the card settlement apparatus 500 after a message such as “Please remove the card.”, The travel route information is not from the card but from the card settlement apparatus 500. Can be clearly informed that has been deleted.

  In FIG. 9-6, the display screen 960 is displayed on the display 505 when the erasure of the travel route information from the card settlement apparatus 500 is completed. Display screen 960 displays a message indicating that the erasure of the travel route information from card settlement apparatus 500 has been completed, such as “The travel route has been erased.”

(Processing procedure of card settlement apparatus 500)
Next, a processing procedure of the card settlement apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the card settlement apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 10, it is first determined whether or not a card has been inserted (step S1001). If no card is inserted (step S1001: No), the process waits until a card is inserted.

  If a card is inserted in step S1001 (step S1001: Yes), the card information of the inserted card is acquired (step S1002), and the travel route information stored in the card is acquired (step S1003). ). The processing order of step S1002 and the processing of step S1003 may be reversed. That is, the card information may be acquired after the travel route information is acquired.

  Next, the travel route information acquired in step S1003 is output to the car navigation system 300 (step S1004). Then, according to the route guidance by the car navigation system 300, it is determined whether or not the taxi has reached around the destination point (step S1005). In step S1005, for example, communication is performed with the car navigation system 300 at predetermined intervals (for example, 30 seconds), and it is determined whether or not the current position of the taxi is within a predetermined distance from the destination point. . If the taxi has not reached around the destination point (step S1005: No), the system waits until the taxi reaches around the destination point.

  In step S1005, when the taxi reaches around the destination point (step S1005: Yes), the inquiry process is started (step S1006). In step S1006, for example, communication with settlement server 110 is established, and the validity of the corresponding card is determined based on the card information acquired in step S1002. Further, in step S1006, for example, at step S1005: Yes, the taxi fare at the time when it is determined that the taxi has reached the vicinity of the destination point and the authorization with the amount obtained by adding a predetermined amount to the taxi fare are started.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the destination point has been reached (step S1007). In step S1007, for example, communication is performed with taximeter 400, and it is determined whether or not the operation mode of taximeter 400 is the “payment” mode. When it has not arrived at the destination point (step S1007: No), it waits until it arrives at the destination point.

  In step S1007, when it arrives at the destination point (step S1007: Yes), it is determined whether the inquiry process started in step S1006 is completed (step S1008). In step S1008, for example, it is determined whether or not payment with a taxi fare at the time of arrival at the destination point in step S1007: Yes has been approved. If the inquiry process is not completed in step S1008 (step S1008: No), the process waits until the inquiry process is completed.

  When the inquiry process is completed in step S1008 (step S1008: Yes), the travel route information acquired in step S1003 is deleted from the card payment apparatus 500 (step S1009). In step S1009, the card information acquired in step S1002 may be deleted together.

  Thereafter, the card removal guidance for guiding the card removal from the card settlement apparatus 500 is notified (step S1010), and the series of processes is terminated. In step S1010, for example, a message for requesting removal of the card from the card settlement apparatus 500 such as “Please remove the card” is displayed on the display 505 to notify the card removal guidance.

  The card settlement apparatus 500 in the card settlement system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention can register and use a travel route, for example, using a work place or the nearest station of the work place as a boarding point and a home as a destination point. it can. In this case, the taxi user does not have to give directions to the taxi crew when returning home from the office, so the taxi user wants the taxi user to remember without bothering You can go home with directions.

  Thus, for example, even when a taxi is taken in a situation where there is anxiety in directions due to drinking, it is possible to surely return home on the route desired by the taxi user. In addition, the taxi crew can smoothly move according to the route desired by the taxi user even when the taxi crew moves to an unguided location as a destination.

  Further, the card settlement apparatus 500 in the card settlement system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention deletes the travel route information when the taxi user gets off and stores the travel route information only in the taxi user's card. Since it is comprised so that driving | running route information can be abused, it can prevent. Further, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the taxi user from feeling uneasy that the information on the read card may be abused and to use the taxi safely and comfortably.

  In the card settlement apparatus 500 in the card settlement system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, after the travel route information is read, when the user's card is pulled out from the card settlement apparatus 500, for example, taxi use When a person falls asleep in a taxi car, the card can be prevented from being illegally pulled out and misused. In addition, with such a configuration, the taxi user can be reassured that the card is at hand of the taxi user.

  As described above, the card settlement apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is a card settlement apparatus 500 mounted on a taxi, and is a boarding point registered in advance in a taxi user (user) card. The travel route information related to the travel route from the vehicle to the destination point and the card information of the card are read from the card, the travel route information read from the card is notified to the crew, and the vehicle travels in accordance with the reported travel route information. When the vehicle arrives at the destination point, the taxi fare is settled using the card information read in advance.

  According to the card settlement apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the taxi user (user) guides the taxi that the taxi user has taken without giving the taxi crew member (user) the route. You can move according to your desired directions. Thereby, the convenience of the user when using a taxi can be improved.

  In addition, the card settlement apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention deletes the travel route information read earlier when it arrives at the destination or when the taxi fare settlement is completed. It is a feature. According to the card settlement apparatus 500 of the first embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to prevent a destination point that is a taxi user's departure point from remaining in the card settlement apparatus 500, and to remain in the card settlement apparatus 500. The travel route information registered in advance in the card can be prevented from being misused by a third party.

  Further, according to the card settlement apparatus 500 of the first embodiment of the present invention, the taxi fare settlement and the taxi fare settlement are performed by deleting the travel route information from the card settlement apparatus 500. Can be prevented from being stored in association with each other in the card settlement apparatus 500. As a result, it is possible to prevent the travel route information registered in advance in the card left in the card settlement apparatus 500 from being misused by a third party.

  Further, the card settlement apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention obtains taxi boarding date information and calculates a predicted taxi fare based on the obtained boarding date and the previously read travel route information. The taxi user is notified of information about the calculated predicted taxi fare.

  According to the card settlement apparatus 500 of the first embodiment of the present invention, the taxi user can grasp the approximate taxi fare according to the boarding date and time before arriving at the destination point. Regardless, you can take a taxi with confidence.

  Further, according to the card settlement apparatus 500 of the first embodiment of the present invention, the taxi user can grasp the approximate taxi fare according to the boarding date and time before arriving at the destination point. Based on the taxi fare actually charged at the point or the presence or absence of traffic on the way to the destination point, it can be used as a criterion for determining whether the taxi user has moved along the desired route. As a result, even if there is no guidance in the geography from the boarding point to the destination point, the taxi user can surely travel on the optimum route desired by the taxi user.

  Further, the card settlement apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention makes a credit inquiry to the card company of the card based on the previously read card information when it reaches a predetermined distance from the destination point. It is characterized by starting the process regarding. According to the card settlement apparatus 500 of the first embodiment of the present invention, the credit inquiry process can be completed earlier than the case where the process related to the credit inquiry is started after the arrival at the destination point. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the convenience of a taxi that can arrive at a destination earlier than when using a transportation means with limited boarding places such as a bus stop or a station.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a taxi utilization support apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

(Hardware configuration of taxi support device)
First, the hardware configuration of the taxi utilization support apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the taxi utilization support apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 11, the taxi utilization support apparatus 1100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is installed, for example, at a taxi stand provided in a station or public facility. The taxi use support apparatus 1100 includes a CPU 1101, a ROM 1102, a RAM 1103, an HDD 1104, an HD 1105, a card reader 1106, a display 1107, an operation unit 1108, and a communication I / F 1109. Each part 1101-1109 with which the taxi utilization assistance apparatus 1100 is provided is connected by the bus 1110, respectively.

  The CPU 1101 controls the entire taxi utilization support apparatus 1100. The ROM 1102 stores various programs such as a boot program and a taxi use support program. The RAM 1103 is used as a work area for the CPU 1101. That is, the CPU 1101 controls the entire taxi utilization support apparatus 1100 by executing various programs recorded in the ROM 1102 while using the RAM 1103 as a work area.

  The HDD 1104 controls reading / writing of data with respect to the HD 1105 according to the control of the CPU 1101. The HD 1105 stores data written under the control of the HDD 1104. A card reader 1106 reads card information of a card owned by a user. The card owned by the user can be realized by a credit card, for example. The card information includes information regarding the card number (credit card number) of the card and the expiration date of the card.

  A display 1107 displays a map including a travel route, a taxi fare when moving according to the route, and the like. The display 1107 can be realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The operation unit 1108 receives various instruction operations for the taxi use support apparatus 1100. Specifically, the operation unit 1108 receives an instruction operation for instructing switching of the display screen displayed on the display 1107, for example.

  The communication I / F 1109 is connected to a network 120 such as the Internet, controls the interface between the inside of the taxi use support apparatus 1100 and an external apparatus, and controls data input / output between the taxi use support apparatus 1100 and the external apparatus. . The taxi utilization support device 1100 acquires road traffic information from an external device connected to the network 120 via the communication I / F 1109. The road traffic information acquired from the external device via the communication I / F 1109 is stored in the HD 1105 together with the date / time information of the road traffic information acquired under the control of the HDD 1104.

(Functional configuration of taxi use support device 1100)
Next, a functional configuration of the taxi utilization support apparatus 1100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of a taxi utilization support apparatus 1100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 12, the taxi utilization support apparatus 1100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a reading unit 1201, a calculation unit 1202, a storage unit 1203, a traffic information acquisition unit 1204, and a notification unit 1205. Yes. The reading unit 1201, the calculation unit 1202, the storage unit 1203, the traffic information acquisition unit 1204, and the notification unit 1205 can be realized by each unit included in the taxi use support device 1100.

  The reading unit 1201 reads travel route information related to a travel route from a boarding point to a destination point registered in advance in a taxi user's card. The travel route information is the same as in the first embodiment described above. For example, the taxi user sets a boarding point and a destination point using a personal computer and searches based on the set boarding point and destination point. Can be registered in the card by writing to the card using a card reader / writer connected to the personal computer.

  The calculation unit 1202 calculates at least one of the predicted taxi fare and required time from the boarding point to the destination point based on the travel route information read by the reading unit 1201. When calculating the predicted taxi fare and required time, the calculation unit 1202 calculates the predicted taxi fare and required time based on the road traffic information stored in the storage unit 1203.

  Further, the calculation unit 1202 may calculate at least one of a predicted fare to the destination point and a required time by a transportation means other than the taxi based on the information on the destination point. In this case, for example, the calculation unit 1202 calculates a travel route for moving to the destination using a transportation means other than a taxi such as a bus or a railroad, and calculates a fare required when moving according to the calculated travel route. To do.

  A travel route that travels to a destination using a means of transportation other than a taxi may use a taxi on the way. That is, when the boarding point pre-registered on the taxi user's card is around a railway station (for example, “A station”), “from A station to the next station B station using the railway. "Take a taxi from station B and move to the destination."

  Moreover, the movement route which moves to a destination point using transportation means other than a taxi may use a plurality of types of transportation means. For example, “Use the train from station A to the next station B station. Get on the bus from station B to the C bus stop and get off at the C bus stop. Next, use the train from the D station near the C bus stop. Then, get off at station E. Move to the destination point on foot from station E. "

  Further, the calculation unit 1202 calculates the travel time for the travel route (predicted travel time) and the travel time (predicted travel time) for the travel route that travels to the destination using a transport means other than a taxi. You may calculate the estimated required time including the waiting time until using. For example, “From station A, use the train to move to the next station, station B. At station A, there is a waiting time of 10 minutes. From station B, take a taxi to the destination. The estimated required time (predicted required time) is calculated, such as “the estimated waiting time for taxi ride is 5 minutes”.

  Further, the calculation unit 1202 may calculate at least one of the fare and the required time based on information on the current date and time. In this case, a predicted taxi fare, a predicted fare, a predicted required time, and the like are calculated based on the latest road traffic information among the road traffic information acquired up to the current date and time. By calculating the predicted taxi fare, predicted fare, estimated travel time, etc. based on information related to the current date and time, it is possible to make a judgment as to “what type of transportation and route is most effective now?” Useful information can be provided to users.

  The storage unit 1203 stores road traffic information acquired by the traffic information acquisition unit 1204. The traffic information acquisition unit 1204 communicates with an external device that distributes road traffic information every predetermined time, and acquires road traffic information from the external device. Alternatively, the traffic information acquisition unit 1204 may receive road traffic information distributed from an external device at an arbitrary timing.

  The storage unit 1203 accumulates and stores the road traffic information acquired by the traffic information acquisition unit 1204 in association with the time information when the road traffic information is acquired. Thereby, it is possible to calculate the predicted taxi fare and the required time in consideration of the past traffic situation.

  In addition, the storage unit 1203 stores weather information in association with road traffic information acquired by the traffic information acquisition unit 1204. As a result, traffic congestion caused by the weather based on information such as whether it is a travel route via an intersection that is extremely crowded in rainy weather, or whether the time passing through the intersection overlaps the commuting time zone It is possible to calculate the estimated taxi fare and required time taking into account.

  The notification unit 1205 notifies the user of information related to at least one of the predicted taxi fare calculated by the calculation unit 1202 and the required time. For example, the notification unit 1205 displays information on the predicted taxi fare and the required time by displaying the predicted taxi fare and the required time calculated by the calculation unit 1202 on the display 1107.

  The notification unit 1205 travels according to the predicted taxi fare and required time when traveling by taxi according to the travel route calculated by the calculation unit 1202, and the travel route that travels to the destination using transportation means other than taxi. The predicted fare and required time in the case may be displayed.

  In this case, the notification unit 1205 may display information related to the travel route and information related to the travel route so that they can be compared. Specifically, for example, the predicted taxi fare when moving by taxi according to the travel route and the predicted fare when moving according to the travel route moving to the destination using a means of transportation other than taxi are arranged. You may make it display.

  Alternatively, the notification unit 1205 specifically includes, for example, the time required when traveling by taxi according to the travel route and the travel route when moving to the destination using a transportation means other than the taxi. You may display the required time and the waiting time included in the required time when moving according to the movement route which moves to a destination point using transportation means other than the said taxi.

  In addition, the notification unit 1205 may notify the user of at least one of each fare and each required time. For example, the predicted taxi fare when moving by taxi according to the travel route and the predicted fare when moving according to the travel route moving to the destination using a means of transportation other than taxi are displayed side by side for comparison. May be.

(Display screen example)
Below, the example of a display screen of the taxi utilization assistance apparatus 1100 of Embodiment 2 concerning this invention is demonstrated. 13-1, FIG. 13-2, and FIG. 13-3 are explanatory diagrams illustrating examples of display screens of the taxi utilization support device 1100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. A display screen similar to the display screen 910 of the card settlement apparatus 500 is displayed on the display 1107 of the taxi use assistance apparatus 1100 that is on standby.

  In FIG. 13A, the display screen 1310 is displayed when the user inserts a card into the taxi use support device 1100 and performs a predetermined operation according to the standby display screen similar to the display screen 910. . Alternatively, the display screen 1310 may be displayed simply by inserting a card into the taxi utilization support apparatus 1100.

  The display screen 1310 displays the address (or name) of the destination point, the address (or name) of the boarding point, the predicted taxi fare, and the like. In addition to the predicted taxi fare, the display screen 1310 may display a predicted required time to the destination, a predicted taxi boarding waiting time until the taxi ride, and the like.

  The display screen 1310 displays operation keys for instructing calculation and display of a predicted taxi fare when conditions are changed. Specifically, the display screen 1310 includes, for example, a “high-speed use” key for instructing calculation and display of a predicted taxi fare when using an expressway, and calculation and display of a predicted taxi fare when a late-night fare system is applied. “Midnight” key for instructing, and “Highway / midnight” key for instructing calculation and display of a predicted taxi fare when an expressway and a midnight fee system are applied are displayed.

  In addition, the display screen 1310 indicates, for example, an intention to get on a taxi by being convinced with the approximate contents displayed on the display screen 1310, or an instruction to calculate a taxi fare by changing conditions from the travel route information. Various operation keys are displayed. Various operation keys displayed on the display screen 1310 can be operated via the operation unit 1108.

  13-2, the display screen 1320 is displayed on the display 1107 when the “late night / high speed” key on the display screen 1310 is operated and the predicted taxi fare is calculated again when moving according to the travel route. Such predicted taxi fares when traveling under different conditions according to the same travel route may be displayed side by side for comparison.

  In FIG. 13C, the display screen 1330 is displayed on the display 1107 when the “search end” key is operated on the display screens 1310 and 1320. On the display screen 1330, a message for guidance on getting in a taxi, a message for guidance so as not to forget to take out the card inserted in the taxi use support apparatus 1100, and the like are displayed.

(Processing procedure of taxi use support device 1100)
Next, a processing procedure of the taxi utilization support apparatus 1100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the taxi utilization support apparatus 1100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 14, it is first determined whether or not a card has been inserted (step S1401). If a card is not inserted (step S1401: No), the process waits until a card is inserted.

  If a card is inserted in step S1401 (step S1401: Yes), travel route information stored in the inserted card is acquired (step S1402). Based on the acquired travel route information, a predicted taxi fare and required time are calculated (step S1403), and the calculated predicted taxi fare and required time are displayed (step S1404).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the condition has been changed (step S1405). In step S1405, for example, the “fast use” key, “late night” key, “fast / late night” key on the display screens 1310 and 1320, “ Whether the condition has been changed by determining whether the "High speed not used" key, "Daytime" key, "High speed not used / daytime" key, "Departure point change" key, and "Destination change" key have been operated It can be determined whether or not.

  If the conditions are changed in step S1405 (step S1405: Yes), the predicted taxi fare and the required time are calculated according to the changed conditions (step S1403), and the calculated predicted taxi fare and the required time are displayed. (Step S1404).

  On the other hand, if the condition is not changed in step S1405 (step S1405: No), it is determined whether or not an end instruction has been given (step S1406). In step S1406, for example, it is possible to determine whether or not there is an end instruction by determining whether or not the “search end” key on display screens 1310 and 1320 has been operated.

  If there is no end instruction in step S1406 (step S1406: No), the process returns to step S1405. On the other hand, if there is an end instruction in step S1406 (step S1406: Yes), the boarding guidance display screen 1330 is displayed (step S1407), and the series of processing ends.

  The taxi utilization support apparatus 1100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention can be used by the following method. For example, when moving from point A to point C, it is assumed that the predicted taxi fare for moving from point A to point C using a taxi is 5000 yen (required time 45 minutes).

  Alternatively, if you move from point A to point B between point A and point C using a train (train), and move from point B to point C using a taxi Suppose that the train fare is 600 yen (required time 10 minutes), and the taxi fare from point B to point C is 3000 yen (required time 25 minutes). In other words, in this case, the travel from point A to point C takes a fare of 3600 yen and a required time of 35 minutes.

  In the above situation, if you consider the amount paid by taxi users, you will travel from point A to point B by rail (train) rather than traveling from point A to point C using a taxi. In the case of traveling between B point and C point using a taxi, the amount paid by the taxi user can be reduced.

  As described above, the taxi utilization support apparatus 1100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention guides a plurality of routes that can be moved from the boarding point to the destination point, and each fare when traveling according to the plurality of routes. Can do. As a result, the taxi user can be made to select an optimal movement method that is considered for the taxi user from the viewpoint of the fare and required time.

  Moreover, when using a taxi like the A point and B point in said situation, you may guide the taxi waiting time in each point together. Specifically, for example, in the above example, “the taxi waiting time at point A is 0 minute, and the taxi waiting time at point B is 20 minutes”. In such a situation, it takes 45 minutes to travel from point A to point C using a taxi, and it travels by train (train) from point A to point B. The time required to travel to the point using a taxi is 55 minutes.

  In this way, in addition to the situation described above, including the taxi waiting time, the time required for traveling from point A to point C using a taxi is much shorter. Even if the fare is high, it is possible to give an opportunity to select a moving method that has other merits, and the taxi user can select the optimal moving method.

  Moreover, since the taxi use assistance apparatus 1100 of Embodiment 2 concerning this invention has memorize | stored driving | running route information in the card | curd, it can look for the taxi user who moves to the same direction in boarding points, such as a station. For example, when a taxi user who moves in the same direction is found, a usage method of dividing a taxi fare (fee) in a section where a plurality of people are on the taxi by the number of people (so-called “split-conception”) becomes possible.

  In this case, a plurality of cards for a plurality of people who ride in the same taxi are inserted (attached) into the card settlement apparatus 500, and the taxi fare for the section where the plurality of people ride is divided by the plurality of people for each taxi. You may make it bear a user. In this case, specifically, for example, based on the travel route information stored in each of the cards of the plurality of people, the burden amount of each person in the section where the plurality of travel routes overlap is displayed on the display 1107 in advance. It may be.

  As described above, the taxi use support apparatus 1100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is a taxi use support apparatus 1100 provided with a card reader installed at a taxi stand, and is previously placed on a taxi user's card. Read travel route information about the travel route from the registered boarding point to the destination point, and calculate at least one of the predicted taxi fare and required time from the boarding point to the destination point based on the read travel route information. The user (user) is notified of information regarding at least one of the calculated predicted taxi fare and required time.

  According to the taxi use support apparatus 1100 of the second embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the predicted taxi fare and the required time when the taxi travels according to the route desired by the taxi user before boarding the taxi. Can be guided. Thus, the taxi user can determine whether to use the taxi before getting on the taxi.

  Further, the taxi utilization support apparatus 1100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention calculates at least one of the predicted fare and required time of the destination by means of transportation other than the taxi based on the information on the destination point, It is characterized by notifying a user (user) of at least one of a fare and each required time.

  According to the taxi utilization support apparatus 1100 of the second embodiment of the present invention, before getting on a taxi, at least one of the predicted taxi fare and required time when the taxi travels according to the route desired by the taxi user. In addition, it is possible to provide guidance on at least one of the predicted fare and required time of the destination by means of transportation other than taxis. Thus, the user (user) can determine whether to use a taxi or a transportation means other than a taxi before boarding a taxi, and can move in an optimal manner.

  Moreover, the taxi utilization support apparatus 1100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it calculates at least one of a fare and a required time based on information on the current date and time. According to the taxi utilization support apparatus 1100 of the second embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to grasp at least one of the predicted fare according to the boarding date and time and the required time according to the boarding date and time by means of transportation other than taxis and taxis. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether to use a taxi or a transportation means other than a taxi before boarding a taxi. As a result, the taxi user can move in an optimum manner regardless of the boarding date and time.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the amount (taxi fare, taxi fare) that the taxi user pays to the taxi driver (taxi company) is the taxi user's taxi ride until the taxi ride gets off Although an example of determining when a taxi gets off based on the time and travel distance is described, the taxi fare is not limited to that determined based on the actual travel time and travel distance.

  For example, the card settlement apparatus 500 calculates the predicted taxi fare based on the travel route information read from the taxi user's card after getting on the taxi and before getting off, and confirms the calculated predicted taxi fare The taxi fare (determined amount) may be presented to the taxi user. Alternatively, for example, the taxi fare support device 1100 calculates a predicted taxi fare before boarding a taxi based on the travel route information read from the taxi user's card, and determines the calculated predicted taxi fare. You may make it show to a taxi user as (determined amount).

Such a taxi fare (determined amount) can be calculated based on, for example, information shown in the following (1) to (5).
(1) Distance from departure to arrival point.
(2) A traffic jam (including current information) predicted on the route included in (1) above.
(3) Past route information (past minimum amount, maximum amount, average amount, etc.).
(4) Weather information (for example, “in the case of rain, the required time is lengthened even if there is no traffic jam (for example, 1.1 times the normally calculated required time)”).
(5) Current traffic regulations (for example, “traffic regulations for fireworks display”).

  If the distance from the boarding point to the destination point is relatively short, etc., the taxi user himself / herself will make a taxi with a certain degree of accuracy based on the distance from the boarding point to the destination point and the date and time the taxi is about to be taken. Although the fare can be predicted, for example, by calculating the taxi fare (determined amount) with high accuracy based on the information shown in (1) to (5) before getting on the taxi, It will be easier to quickly determine whether to take a taxi now or not. Specifically, for example, in situations where you are likely to be late at work (a situation that requires quick judgment), it is quick and easy whether you use a taxi from your home to the station or from the nearest station to the company. Judgment can be made. As a result, even a little waste of time can be eliminated.

  The taxi fare (determined amount) can be settled, for example, at the time of taxi ride or before taxi ride. Further, the taxi fare (determined amount) may be settled when the taxi gets off. Or, for taxi fares (final amount), when you get into a taxi (when you get on, get off, or on board), only the tax bill (final amount) bill is issued and credit card settlement will be made at a later date. May be.

  In this way, taxi fare (determined amount) is calculated before taxi ride or after taxi ride and before getting off, and is presented to taxi users. You can get on. In other words, taxi users can grasp the taxi fare required to reach their destination before they arrive at the destination, so that, for example, there are few cash balances or the current card usage amount You can take a taxi with peace of mind even if you are approaching the limit.

  The above taxi fares (determined amount) are based on the premise that the destination point, that is, the departure point, is constant, but if the situation changes, such as when the destination point changes after getting on the taxi, You may make it calculate. Specifically, for example, when the destination point is changed after boarding a taxi, the taxi fare (determined amount) may be recalculated or authorized each time the destination point is changed. Alternatively, if the destination changes after taxi rides, recalculate and authorize the taxi fare (fixed amount) whenever the taxi fare (fixed amount) calculated in advance increases or decreases. Also good.

  The taxi fare (determined amount) is not limited to an example in which a taxi is boarded from a boarding point registered in advance in the card, that is, when the boarding point is constant. From the boarding point to the destination point when the taxi user heading to the destination point registered on the card gets on a point other than the boarding point registered on the card and deviates from the travel route registered on the card The taxi fare (determined amount) may be calculated.

  For example, when the boarding point for a taxi equipped with the card payment device 500 deviates from the travel route, the current route at the time when the card is inserted into the card payment device 500 is changed to the travel route registered in the card. Calculate the relay route to the destination relay point. The relay route can be realized, for example, by a route having the shortest distance from a taxi boarding point to an arbitrary point on the travel route registered in the card. In this case, of the arbitrary points on the travel route registered in the card, the point having the shortest distance from the taxi boarding point is set as the relay point.

  Alternatively, the relay route calculates the route from the taxi boarding point to the destination point registered on the card, identifies the point where the calculated route and the travel route registered on the card intersect, and You may implement | achieve by the route from the boarding point of to the point which crosses. In this case, in this case, among arbitrary points on the travel route registered in the card, a point where the calculated route and the travel route registered in the card intersect is set as a relay point.

  If the taxi boarding point deviates from the travel route registered on the card, the relay route from the taxi boarding point to the relay point is the first route, and it is registered from the relay point to the card The route to the destination point can be the second route, and the predicted taxi fare for the first route and the predicted taxi fare for the second route can be the taxi fare (determined amount).

  As described above, the card settlement apparatus 500 according to the present invention can also be used when the taxi boarding point deviates from the travel route registered in the card. In this case, in the car navigation system 300 to which the card settlement apparatus 500 is connected, even when the taxi is taken from a point not registered in the card, the route according to the travel route registered in the card after the relay point You can give guidance.

  Further, for example, when the installation point of the taxi use support device 1100 deviates from the travel route registered in the card, the installation point of the taxi use support device 1100 is the same as the case of the card payment device 500 described above. From the above, a relay route to an arbitrary point on the travel route registered in the card is calculated.

  The calculated relay route is set as the first route, and the route from the relay point to the destination point registered in the card is set as the second route, so that the predicted taxi fare of the first route and the second route A taxi fare (determined amount) can be calculated from the predicted taxi fare. Thus, the taxi utilization support device 1100 according to the present invention can be used even when the installation location of the taxi utilization support device 1100 deviates from the travel route registered in the card.

  The card settlement method and taxi use support method described in the first and second embodiments can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. Further, this program may be a transmission medium that can be distributed via the network 120 such as the Internet.

  As described above, the card settlement apparatus, taxi use support apparatus, card settlement method, taxi use support method, card settlement program, and taxi use support program according to the present invention include a card settlement apparatus that supports a user who uses a taxi, It is useful for taxi use support devices, card payment methods, taxi use support methods, card payment programs, and taxi use support programs, and in particular, users who use taxis so that they can travel to their destinations using the most appropriate travel method. It is suitable for a card payment apparatus, a taxi use support apparatus, a card payment method, a taxi use support method, a card payment program, and a taxi use support program.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Card payment system 300 Car navigation system 400 Taximeter 500 Card payment apparatus 801 Reading part 802 Notification part 803 Taxi fare settlement part 804 Erasing part 805 Acquisition part 806 Calculation part 807 Forecast taxi fare information notification part 808 Settlement amount acquisition part 809 Reference Processing unit 810 Communication unit 1100 Taxi use support device 1201 Reading unit 1202 Calculation unit 1203 Storage unit 1204 Traffic information acquisition unit 1205 Notification unit

Claims (5)

A card payment device installed in a taxi,
Reading means for reading from the card the traveling route information related to the traveling route from the boarding point to the destination point registered in advance in the taxi user's card, and the card information of the card,
Informing means for informing the crew of travel route information read from the card by the reading means;
Taxi fare settlement means for settlement of taxi fare using the card information read by the reading means when traveling according to the travel route information notified by the notification means and arriving at the destination point;
With
Based on the card information read by the reading means when the predetermined point at a predetermined distance from the destination point is reached, the tax fare at the predetermined point and the taxi fare are determined for the card company of the card. A card settlement apparatus characterized by starting a process related to a credit inquiry with an amount obtained by adding a predetermined amount.   The erasure unit for erasing the travel route information read by the reading unit when the taxi fare settlement unit completes the taxi fare settlement when the destination is reached or when the taxi fare settlement unit completes. 1. The card settlement apparatus according to 1. Acquisition means for acquiring the date and time information of boarding the taxi;
Calculation means for calculating a predicted taxi fare based on the boarding date and time information acquired by the acquisition means and the travel route information read by the reading means;
Predicted taxi fare information notifying means for notifying the taxi user of information related to the predicted taxi fare calculated by the calculating means;
The card settlement apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: A card payment method using a card payment device installed in a taxi,
A reading step of reading from the card the traveling route information relating to the traveling route from the boarding point to the destination point registered in advance in the taxi user's card, and the card information of the card;
An informing step of notifying a crew member of travel route information read from the card by the reading step;
A taxi fare settlement process that settles a taxi fare using the card information read by the reading process when traveling according to the travel route information notified by the notification process and arriving at the destination point;
Including
Based on the card information read by the reading process when the vehicle reaches a predetermined point at a predetermined distance from the destination point, the tax fare at the predetermined point and the taxi fare are determined for the card company of the card. A card settlement method characterized by starting a process related to a credit inquiry with an amount obtained by adding a predetermined amount. A card payment program executed in a card payment device installed in a taxi,
A reading step of reading from the card the traveling route information relating to the traveling route from the boarding point to the destination point registered in advance in the taxi user's card, and the card information of the card;
An informing step of notifying a crew member of travel route information read from the card by the reading step;
A taxi fare settlement process that settles a taxi fare using the card information read by the reading process when traveling according to the travel route information notified by the notification process and arriving at the destination point;
Including
Based on the card information read by the reading process when the vehicle reaches a predetermined point at a predetermined distance from the destination point, the tax fare at the predetermined point and the taxi fare are determined for the card company of the card. A card settlement program characterized by starting a process related to a credit inquiry with an amount obtained by adding a predetermined amount.

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