JP6070416B2 - Payment system using vending machines - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a payment system using a vending machine.

  In recent years, vending machines that can purchase commodities based on money information (such as electronic money information) recorded on a settlement medium (wireless communication medium) such as an IC card or a mobile phone are becoming widespread. In this type of vending machine, a wireless reader capable of wireless communication with a payment medium is provided, and it is determined whether or not a product can be purchased by reading money information recorded on the payment medium by the wireless reader. At the same time, when possible, a settlement process is executed in accordance with an instruction to purchase a product by the user. By the way, in such a vending machine, a user's decision to use a specific vending machine is often made based on, for example, products to be purchased or location conditions, and the number of users is increased. If you want to win, you need to increase the added value of the vending machine. For example, Patent Document 1 below is a configuration in which an added value is given in a vending machine capable of performing payment processing with a wireless reader.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a vending machine (9) capable of paying a charge for goods or services using an IC card (8). In this vending machine (9), the purchase count list is stored in the storage section (3) for each IC card (8), and the purchase count exceeds the purchase reference count stored in the storage section (3). A predetermined discount is applied.

JP 2000-293740 A

  By the way, as in Patent Document 1, as a value-added method, simply applying a predetermined discount is not much different from the case of purchasing at a store or the like, and has a low impact property that provokes the user's desire to purchase, There was a need for a new structure that promotes user use.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and an automatic vending machine capable of adding added value according to the use of the user can improve the usage rate of the user. The purpose is to provide a payment system using a vending machine.

  The present invention is a payment system using a vending machine, wherein a wireless reader capable of reading a wireless communication medium in which identification information is recorded, and a payment process based on a reading result of the wireless communication medium by the wireless reader Payment means for performing, recording means for recording the payment history of the wireless communication medium in association with the wireless communication medium based on the result of the payment processing for the wireless communication medium by the payment means, and the wireless communication medium Registration means capable of registering information for provision in association with the registration means, and the registration means on condition that the settlement history recorded in association with the wireless communication medium in the recording means has reached a predetermined permission condition And an information output means for outputting the providing information registered in association with the wireless communication medium to the outside.

  In the payment system using the vending machine according to claim 1, based on the result of the payment processing for the wireless communication medium by the payment means, the payment history of the wireless communication medium is recorded in association with the wireless communication medium and can be updated by the recording means. Like to do. In addition, information for provision can be registered by a registration unit in association with a wireless communication medium. Then, on the condition that the settlement history recorded in association with the wireless communication medium in the recording means has reached a predetermined permission condition, information for provision registered in association with the wireless communication medium in the registration means is information The output means outputs it to the outside. According to this configuration, the user who holds the wireless communication medium can receive added value that the information for provision can be output to the outside according to the payment history, so that the utilization rate of the user is improved. Can be achieved.

  In the invention of claim 2, the settlement history is at least one of the cumulative settlement number and the cumulative settlement amount by the wireless communication medium, and the information output means records the cumulative settlement number or the cumulative settlement recorded in association with the wireless communication medium. On the condition that at least one of the amounts has reached a predetermined permission value, provision information registered in association with the wireless communication medium in the registration means is output to the outside. According to this configuration, it becomes easier for the user to understand the conditions for outputting the information for provision, and the user's willingness to purchase can be further stimulated.

  In the invention of claim 3, the payment system uses a plurality of vending machines, and the payment history is counted in common by the plurality of vending machines. As described above, the number of accumulated payments and the accumulated payment amount are counted in common by a plurality of vending machines, so that the convenience of the user can be improved and the use can be further promoted.

  In the invention according to claim 4, the information output means uses an image provided by a display unit provided in the vending machine, an audio provided by a speaker provided in the vending machine, and a communication means provided in the vending machine. The information for provision is output to the outside by at least one of the information distribution. As described above, the providing information can be output to the outside by various methods by the information output means, so that the convenience for the user can be further improved.

  In the invention of claim 5, the payment system uses a plurality of vending machines, and the information output means is configured to output the same information for provision to the outside in the plurality of vending machines. ing. Thus, since the same information for provision can be output to the outside by a plurality of vending machines, it is possible to enhance the advertising effect and further promote the use of the user.

  In the invention of claim 6, the information output means outputs the information for provision to the outside based on a preset schedule. If the provision information is output to the outside based on the preset schedule as described above, the provision information can be advertised more effectively, for example, in a busy time zone. .

  In the invention of claim 7, the information output means outputs the information for provision to the outside when the settlement processing is performed. As described above, if the provision information is output to the outside when the settlement process is performed, the provision information can be reliably advertised to the user of the vending machine.

  The invention of claim 8 further includes detection means capable of detecting that a person has approached. The information output means outputs information for provision to the outside when the detection means detects that a person has approached. In this way, when the person approaches, if the information for provision is output to the outside, the information for provision can be reliably advertised, and when there is no person around the vending machine, Since information for provision is not output unnecessarily, power saving can be achieved.

  In the invention of claim 9, the information for provision is divided into divided data of a predetermined data amount unit and recorded on the wireless communication medium. The wireless reader is configured to be able to read at least one of the plurality of divided data each time payment processing is performed using a wireless communication medium. Then, the registration means combines and divides the divided data into one data when all the divided data recorded on the wireless communication medium is read by the wireless reader. As described above, every time payment processing is performed using a wireless communication medium, at least one of the plurality of divided data is read. Therefore, the data is appropriately provided according to the use frequency (settlement frequency) of the wireless communication medium. Can be registered.

  In the invention of claim 10, a management server connected to the communication network is provided. The management server is configured to record provision information registered in the registration unit in advance and transmit the provision information to the registration unit. The registration unit is configured to be communicable with the management server, and registers the provision information transmitted from the management server. In this way, since the providing information is once recorded in the management server, the administrator or the like can confirm in advance whether the provided providing information is suitable for advertising, Security can be improved.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the information processing device further includes an evaluation unit that allows the user to evaluate the quality of the information provided by the information output unit. Then, the information output means stops outputting the information for provision when the quality evaluation point by the evaluation means falls below a predetermined reference value. As described above, since the information for provision with poor evaluation is stopped from being output to the outside, it is possible to give the evaluation user even more fun at the time of product purchase, and further promote the use. Can be planned.

  In the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the information processing device further includes an evaluation unit that allows the user to evaluate the quality of the information provided by the information output unit. The information output means extends the output period of the information to be provided when the quality evaluation point by the evaluation means exceeds a predetermined reference value. In this way, since the output period of the information for providing good evaluation is extended, it is possible to give interest to the user on the evaluation side when purchasing the product, and to promote the use more Can do.

  In the invention of claim 13, a display unit capable of displaying information is provided. When the wireless communication medium is read by the wireless reader, the display unit displays the evaluation point of the information for provision associated with the wireless communication medium. According to this configuration, the owner of the wireless communication medium can objectively know the evaluation of the information for provision associated with the wireless communication medium.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of a payment system using a vending machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the IC card. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of the vending machine and the management server. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of a payment system using the vending machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a registration management file registered in the storage unit of the vending machine. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the distribution management file registered in the storage unit of the vending machine. FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of a payment process performed in the payment system using the vending machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state in which providing information is recorded on an IC card. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of information recorded on the IC card. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of a payment process performed in the payment system using the vending machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of a payment process performed in the payment system using the vending machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of a distribution management file registered in the storage unit of the vending machine according to the second embodiment.

[First embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which a payment system using a vending machine according to the present invention is embodied will be described with reference to the drawings.
(overall structure)
In the first embodiment, the payment system 1 will be described by taking as an example a configuration in which the payment system 1 is applied to a vending machine 30 that sells products such as canned beverages.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the payment system 1 using the vending machine according to the present embodiment, a wireless reader 10, a vending machine 30, a management server 40, a registration computer 50, and client terminals 60 and 70 are displayed. And is configured.

  The wireless reader 10 is basically configured as a known IC card reader / writer. For example, when the processing start request is given from the vending machine 30, the wireless reader 10 is connected to the IC card 20 existing in the communicable area. It is configured to communicate. The identification information and monetary information recorded in the IC card 20 can be read, and the information recorded in the IC card 20 can be rewritten. The wireless reader may be provided integrally with the vending machine 30, as shown in FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the wireless reader 10 includes a transmission circuit 11, a reception circuit 12, a control circuit 13, a storage unit 14, an antenna 16, a display unit 18, and the like. Note that the wireless reader 10 may be provided with an operation unit (operation button or the like) (not shown). The control circuit 13 is responsible for overall control of the wireless reader 10, and is composed of, for example, a microcomputer. The control circuit 13 controls the wireless reader 10 according to a control program stored in the wireless reader 10 in accordance with a command given from the vending machine 30.

  In the wireless reader 10 shown in FIG. 1, when the transmission data output by the control circuit 13 is encoded by the transmission circuit 11, the carrier wave is further modulated by the encoded data, and the modulated signal is output to the antenna 16. The A resonance capacitor 17 is connected in parallel to the coil constituting the antenna 16, and the modulated signal is transmitted to the outside from the antenna 16 as a radio wave signal. The antenna 16 is connected to the input terminal of the receiving circuit 12, and the radio signal received by the antenna 16 is input to the receiving circuit 12. In the receiving circuit 12, demodulation processing and decoding processing are performed, and the decoded received data is output to the control circuit 13.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the IC card 20 includes an antenna 21, a power supply circuit 22, a demodulation circuit 23, a control circuit 24, a memory 25, a modulation circuit 26, a load modulation circuit 27, and the like. A capacitor 28 is connected to the antenna 21 in parallel. When the IC card 20 receives the carrier wave transmitted from the wireless reader 10 via the antenna 21, the power source circuit 22 rectifies the carrier wave to generate an operation power source, and the control circuit 24 configured by a microcomputer and the like. Supply to the components. The IC card 20 corresponds to an example of a “wireless communication medium”.

  The transmission data from the wireless reader 10 superimposed on the carrier wave is demodulated by the demodulation circuit 23 and output to the control circuit 24. When the operation circuit is supplied with power and activated, the control circuit 24 receives transmission data from the wireless reader 10 and reads data stored in the memory 25, and writes data when a write command is transmitted. The modulation circuit 26 modulates the subcarrier obtained by dividing the received carrier by response data output from the control circuit 24. A series circuit of a resistor and a switch constituting the load modulation circuit 27 is connected to the antenna 21 in parallel. The carrier wave is load-modulated by turning on / off the switch of the load modulation circuit 27 by the modulated signal of the sub-carrier wave output from the modulation circuit 26, and a response is returned.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the vending machine 30 includes a control unit 31 that controls the entire vending machine 30. The control unit 31 includes a display unit 32, a storage unit 33, a speaker 34, a communication unit. The unit 35, the input unit 36, and the sensor 37 are connected to each other. For convenience of explanation, only one vending machine 30 is shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 and the like, but in the present embodiment, a configuration using a plurality of vending machines will be described as an example.

  The control unit 31 is configured mainly with a microcomputer, has a CPU, a system bus, an input / output interface, and the like, and is configured to acquire information read by the wireless reader 10, Payment processing is performed based on the result of reading the IC card 20 by the wireless reader 10. The control unit 31 corresponds to an example of “settlement means”.

  The display unit 32 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is configured to display the price of the product, the balance of the IC card 20, the change amount, and the shortage amount based on a signal input from the control unit 31. ing. Further, predetermined information can be output to the outside.

  The storage unit 33 is configured by a known storage medium (various semiconductor memories such as ROM, RAM, and nonvolatile memory). The storage unit 33 is configured to be able to register providing information (hereinafter referred to as “providing information”, details will be described later) in association with the IC card 20. Further, the storage unit 33 is configured to record the settlement history of the IC card 20 in association with the wireless communication medium based on the result of the settlement process for the IC card 20 by the control unit 31. The storage unit 33 corresponds to an example of “registration unit” and “recording unit”.

  The speaker 34 is configured to output sound data stored in advance in the storage unit 33 to the outside in response to a command given from the control unit 31. For example, depending on the status of the payment processing performed by the control unit 31, sounds such as “Please select a product”, “Please touch the IC card”, “Thank you” are output. ing.

  The communication unit 35 is configured as a communication interface for communicating with an external device, and communicates with the management server 40 and an electronic money center (not shown) such as a payment management company and FOMA (Freedom Of Mobile multimedia Access). It is comprised so that it may communicate via a network. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the communication unit 35 communicates with the management server 40 via the relay server 90. The relay server 90 functions as, for example, a proxy server and is configured as a computer, and includes a CPU, a communication unit, a memory, a display unit, an operation unit, and the like (not shown). The communication unit 35 corresponds to an example of “communication means”.

  The input unit 36 is configured as an operation button or the like that allows a user or the like of the vending machine 30 to give a predetermined instruction to the control unit 31. The input unit 36 includes, for example, a product selection button (not shown) for selecting a product, an evaluation button (not shown) that can evaluate the quality of the provided information, and the like. The input unit 36 corresponds to an example of “evaluation means”.

  The sensor 37 is configured as a human sensor including, for example, an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or a visible light sensor. It is possible to detect that a person has approached the vending machine 30. The sensor 37 corresponds to an example of “detecting means”.

  The management server 40 is configured to be able to communicate with the vending machine 30, the registration computer 50, the client terminals 60, 70, and the like via a communication network such as the Internet or a LAN. The management server 40 is configured as a computer, and includes a CPU 41, a communication unit 42, a memory 43, a display unit 44, and an operation unit 45 as shown in FIG. The CPU 41 is configured to mainly control the entire management server. The communication unit 42 is configured by a communication interface for communicating with an external device, and is configured to be able to transmit providing information to the vending machine 30 side in accordance with a signal from the CPU 41. The memory 43 includes a semiconductor memory such as a ROM, a RAM, and a nonvolatile memory, a hard disk, and the like, and records provision information transmitted to the vending machine 30 side in advance. The display unit 44 is a liquid crystal monitor or the like, and is configured to be able to display the operation state of the management server 40. The operation unit 45 includes a keyboard, a mouse, and the like. For example, the system administrator can input a signal directly to the management server 40 by operating the operation unit 45.

  The registration computer 50 is mainly configured to communicate with the management server 40, and includes a CPU 51, a communication unit 52, a memory 53, a display unit 54, and an operation unit 55, as shown in FIG. Has been. The CPU 51 is mainly configured to control the registration computer 50 as a whole. The communication unit 52 is configured to be able to transmit provision information registered in the memory 53 to the management server 40 side. The display unit 54 is a liquid crystal monitor or the like, and is configured to be able to display the operation state of the registration computer 50. The operation unit 55 is configured so that the providing information registered in the memory 53 can be referred to by a system administrator or the like operating the operation unit 55.

  The client terminals 60 and 70 are composed of, for example, a personal computer owned by a user of the vending machine 30 and are mainly configured to be able to communicate with the management server 40, the registration computer 50, and the like. The client terminals 60 and 70 include CPUs 61 and 71, communication units 62 and 72, memories 63 and 73, display units 64 and 74, and operation units 65 and 75. The CPUs 61 and 71 are mainly configured to control the entire client terminals 60 and 70. The communication units 62 and 72 are configured to be able to transmit the providing information input via the client terminals 60 and 70 to the management server 40 and the registration computer 50. The display units 64 and 74 are configured to be able to display the operation state of the client terminals 60 and 70. And the operation parts 65 and 75 are comprised with a keyboard, a mouse | mouth, etc., for example, can provide the information for provision, or can process it now. In the example of FIG. 1 and the like, two client terminals 60 and 70 are illustrated for convenience of explanation, but the number of client terminals is not particularly limited.

Next, a registration / distribution method for providing information in the payment system 1 using the vending machine 30 configured as described above will be described below.
In the present embodiment, the user of the vending machine 30 purchases a product using the IC card 20 and stores it on condition that the settlement history recorded in the storage unit 33 reaches a predetermined permission condition. The providing information registered in association with the IC card 20 in the unit 33 is output to the outside. Here, the providing information is information that the user of the vending machine 30 wants to advertise to the outside, for example, music information such as a street musician, image information such as a painter or a cartoonist, a store or the like Advertising information is assumed. That is, when the user of the vending machine 30 purchases the products of the vending machine 30 using the IC card 20 until the predetermined permission condition is reached, the user can provide information to be distributed to the outside (advertisement distribution). It is like that.

  For example, when the providing information is music information, the information is output to the outside by providing sound through the speaker 34. Further, when the providing information is image information, the information is output to the outside by providing the image on the display unit 32. The providing information can be output to the outside by information distribution using the communication unit 35 provided in the vending machine 30. In the communication unit 35, in addition to music information and image information, for example, program information such as an application can be distributed to an external device (for example, a portable terminal). The speaker 34, the display unit 32, and the communication unit 35 correspond to an example of “information output unit”.

  The provision information is registered in the storage server 100 or the management server 40 via the registration computer 50 or the client terminals 60, 70, 80 as shown in FIG. The registration computer 50 is directly accessible to the management server 40 via a communication network, and is managed by an administrator of the settlement system 1 or the like. For example, only providing information approved in advance by an administrator or the like can be directly registered in the management server 40 from the registration computer 50. On the other hand, the provision information registered from the client terminals 60, 70, 80 is temporarily stored in the storage server 100. A specific administrator regularly monitors the storage server 100 and registers the provision information stored in the storage server 100 in the management server 40.

  In the management server 40, the information for provision is transmitted to the vending machine 30. Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, a plurality of vending machines 30 are used, and the provision information is transmitted from the management server 40 to the plurality of vending machines 30. Yes. In each vending machine 30, when providing information is received from the management server 40, it is registered in the storage unit 33. In the storage unit 33, as shown in FIG. 3, the providing information (for example, providing information data 4) is stored in a registration management file 33a (registration information 1, 2, 3,...) And a distribution management file 33b ( The information is registered in association with the distribution information 1, 2, 3,. When the registration management file 33a and the distribution management file 33b are updated in any of the plurality of vending machines 30, the registration management file 33a and the distribution management file 33b registered in the other vending machines 30 also communicate with each other. It is automatically updated via the network.

  The registration management file 33a is configured, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, and the number of information for provision registered in the registration management file 33a as common information (“5 (case)” in the example of FIG. 5). And the information registration possible count number (in the example of FIG. 5, “100 (times)”) is registered. This information registration possible count corresponds to the above-mentioned predetermined permission condition, and providing information is output to the outside on condition that the settlement history of the IC card 20 has reached a predetermined permission value (here, 100 times). It has come to be.

  In addition, the registration management file 33a is registered with unique information of the associated IC card, the cumulative settlement count (information registration cumulative count), and information registration availability information. For example, in the registration information 1, the unique information of the IC card is “01234567”, the cumulative settlement number is “90 (times)”, and the information registration permission / prohibition information is that the cumulative settlement number is a predetermined permission value (100 No), so it is “No”. Information for specifying provision information associated with the IC card having the unique information “01234567” is registered in the registration information 1 together with the information. In addition, in the registration information 4, since the cumulative number of settlements is “100 (times)” and the predetermined permission value has been reached, the information registration permission / inhibition information is “possible”. Output is possible (the timing of outputting the providing information will be described later).

  Next, the distribution management file 33b will be described. Information corresponding to the providing information being output (distributed) is registered in the distribution management file 33b. The distribution management file 33b is configured, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, and as common information, the number of distribution information (10 (cases)), information distribution extension count (500 (times)), information distribution deletion The count number (100 (times)), information distribution trigger (at the time of product purchase), information distribution days (7 days)) are registered.

  In addition, the vending machine 30 is provided with an evaluation button (not shown) that can evaluate the quality of the provided information to be output, so that the user of the vending machine 30 can evaluate the provided information. It has become. The information distribution extension count is a reference value for extending the output period of the provision information, and is the number of times that the user has evaluated “good”. A predetermined default period is set, and during this output period, the operation of the evaluation button is accepted for a certain period of time (for example, several minutes) each time provision information is provided. And when the frequency | count evaluated as "good" exceeds 500 (times), the output period of the provision information is extended. The information distribution deletion count is a reference value for deleting the output of the information for provision, and is the number of times evaluated as “bad” by the user. For example, it is evaluated as “bad”. When the number of times exceeds 100 (times), the output of the providing information is stopped. The quality of the provided information may not be evaluated as “good” or “bad”, but may be configured such that an evaluation point is attached to the provided information that the user likes, and the evaluation point is a predetermined standard. When the value exceeds the value, the output period of the provision information may be extended, and the output of the provision information may be stopped when the evaluation point falls below a predetermined reference value. Further, when the IC card 20 is read by the wireless reader 10, if the information corresponding to the provision information associated with the IC card 20 is registered in the distribution management file 33b, the provision information The status of the evaluation (evaluation points) is displayed on the display unit 32.

  In addition, when the payment history of any user reaches the permission condition, the “information distribution trigger” when distributing the provision information of the user is the output timing (output time) of the provision information. Yes, in the example of FIG. 6, “when purchasing a product”, the provision information is output to the outside when the control unit 31 performs a payment process. The number of information distribution days is a period during which the provision information is output to the outside. In the example of FIG. 6, since “7 (days)” is provided, the provision information is output for seven days. It becomes. The distribution management file 33b includes registration information 1, 2, 3,... 10 together with card specific information, data format, information data name, information distribution start date, information distribution extension count number, and information distribution deletion count number. It is registered as.

  In the example of FIG. 6, the output timing of the provision information is set to “at the time of product purchase” as the trigger condition for distributing each piece of distribution information (information for provision of the user who has reached the permission condition). For example, the providing information output schedule may be stored in the storage unit 33 in advance, and the providing information may be output to the outside based on the set schedule. Further, when the sensor 37 detects that a person has approached the vending machine 30, the providing information may be output to the outside. The plurality of vending machines 30 can output the same information for provision to the outside.

Next, the settlement process performed in the settlement system 1 using the vending machine 30 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.
First, when a user who intends to purchase a product holds or touches the IC card 20 with the wireless reader 10, the wireless reader 10 performs a capturing process for the IC card 20 (step S1). In this capturing process, when the IC card 20 enters the communicable area of the wireless reader 10, the IC card 20 returns a response signal corresponding to the capturing command from the wireless reader 10, and the wireless reader 10 The IC card 20 is recognized by receiving the response signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 2, it is determined whether or not the IC card 20 exists in an area where the wireless reader 10 can communicate. For example, after the IC card 20 is captured in step S1, if the IC card 20 is out of the communicable area, such as removed from the wireless reader 10, it is determined No in step S2, and step S1 The process at is performed again. On the other hand, if it is determined Yes in step S2, information (card balance, unique information, etc.) recorded in the IC card 20 is read in subsequent step S3.

  In step S4, it is determined whether or not the card balance is equal to or greater than the purchase amount of the product. Here, if the card balance is smaller than the purchase amount (No in step S4), the product cannot be purchased, and the process ends in error (step S11). On the other hand, if the card balance is equal to or greater than the purchase amount (Yes in step S4), a process (payment process) for subtracting the purchase amount from the remaining amount stored in the IC card 20 is performed to update the card balance ( Step S5).

  In the subsequent step S6, the card specific information is searched from the registration management file 33a registered in the storage unit 33 of the vending machine 30. In step S7, it is determined whether or not the corresponding card unique information exists. If the corresponding card unique information is not registered (No in step S7), the registration information of the IC card 20 is added ( Step S12).

  If the card-specific information has been registered (Yes in step S7), or if new registration information has been registered in step S12, in step S8, the cumulative number of payments of the corresponding registration information ( The information registration cumulative count) is set to +1. For example, in the case of the IC card 20 whose card unique information is “01234567”, 1 is added to the number of accumulated payments to obtain “91 (times)”.

  In a succeeding step S9, it is determined whether or not the cumulative settlement number is equal to or greater than the information registration possible count number. Here, if the cumulative number of settlements is less than the information registration possible count, the process is terminated (No in step S9). On the other hand, if the cumulative number of payments is greater than or equal to the information registration possible count (for example, 100 times or more) (Yes in step S9), the information registration availability information of the corresponding registration information is rewritten to “permitted” and the settlement is performed. End the process. The settlement history (cumulative settlement number) is counted in common by the plurality of vending machines 30. For example, information may be periodically transmitted / received between a plurality of vending machines 30, and information of the plurality of vending machines 30 may be synchronized to keep each registered content the latest information.

  As described above, in the payment system 1 using the vending machine 30 according to the first embodiment, the payment history of the IC card 20 based on the result of the payment processing for the IC card 20 by the payment means (control unit 31). Are associated with the IC card 20 and recorded in an updatable manner by the storage unit 33. Further, the provision information can be registered in the storage unit 33 in association with the IC card 20. Then, provided that the settlement history recorded in association with the IC card 20 in the storage unit 33 has reached a predetermined permission condition, the providing information registered in association with the IC card 20 in the storage unit 33 is stored. The information is output to the outside by information output means (display unit 32, speaker 34, communication unit 35). According to this configuration, the user holding the IC card 20 can receive added value that the provision information can be output to the outside according to the settlement history, so that the utilization rate of the user can be improved. It becomes possible to plan.

  The settlement history is the cumulative settlement count by the IC card 20, and the information output means stores the storage unit 33 on condition that the cumulative settlement count recorded in association with the IC card 20 has reached a predetermined permission value. The providing information registered in association with the IC card 20 is output to the outside. According to this configuration, it becomes easier for the user to grasp the conditions for outputting the providing information, and the user's willingness to purchase can be further stimulated.

  The payment system 1 uses a plurality of vending machines 30, and the payment history is counted in common by the plurality of vending machines 30. As described above, the cumulative number of payments is counted in common by the plurality of vending machines 30, so that the convenience of the user can be improved and the use can be further promoted.

  The information output means also provides an image on a display unit 32 provided in the vending machine 30, a voice on a speaker 34 provided on the vending machine 30, and a communication unit 35 provided on the vending machine 30. The providing information is output to the outside by at least one of the information distributions used. As described above, since the providing information can be output to the outside by various methods, the convenience for the user can be further improved.

  Further, the payment system 1 uses a plurality of vending machines 30, and the information output means is configured to be able to output the same providing information to the outside in the plurality of vending machines 30. As described above, since the same providing information can be output to the outside by the plurality of vending machines 30, it is possible to enhance the advertising effect and further promote the use of the user.

  The information output means outputs the providing information to the outside based on a preset schedule. If the provision information is output to the outside based on a preset schedule in this way, the provision information can be advertised more effectively, for example, during a busy hour.

  The information output means outputs the providing information to the outside when the payment process is performed. As described above, if the provision information is output to the outside when the settlement process is performed, the provision information can be reliably advertised to the user of the vending machine 30.

  Moreover, the sensor 37 which can detect that the person approached is further provided. The information output means outputs the providing information to the outside when the sensor 37 detects that a person has approached. In this way, if the providing information is output to the outside when a person approaches, the providing information can be surely advertised, and when there is no person around the vending machine 30, it is not possible. Since provision information is not output as necessary, power saving can be achieved.

  In addition, a management server 40 connected to the communication network is provided. The management server 40 is configured to record provision information registered in the storage unit 33 in advance and transmit the provision information to the storage unit 33. The storage unit 33 is configured to be communicable with the management server 40 and registers the providing information transmitted from the management server 40. As described above, since the provision information is temporarily recorded in the management server 40, the administrator or the like can confirm in advance whether or not the provision information to be output is appropriate information to be advertised. Security can be improved.

  Further, the information processing means further includes an evaluation means (input unit 36) that allows the user to evaluate the quality of the provided information output by the information output means. Then, the information output means stops outputting the providing information when the quality evaluation point by the evaluation means falls below a predetermined reference value. As described above, since the providing information with a poor evaluation is stopped from being output to the outside, it is possible to give the evaluation user more fun when purchasing the product, and to promote the use of the information. be able to.

  Further, the information output means extends the output period of the providing information when the quality evaluation point by the evaluation means exceeds a predetermined reference value. As described above, since the output period of the providing information with good evaluation is extended, it is possible to give the evaluation user more fun when purchasing the product, and to promote the use of the information. it can.

  Further, when the IC card 20 is read by the wireless reader 10, the display unit 32 displays the evaluation point of the providing information associated with the IC card 20. According to this configuration, the holder of the IC card 20 can objectively know the evaluation of the providing information associated with the IC card 20.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the settlement system 1 using the vending machine 30 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment is mainly different from the first embodiment in that the providing information is divided into divided data of a predetermined data amount unit and recorded in advance on the IC card 20. Accordingly, components that are substantially the same as those of the settlement system 1 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the payment system 1 using the vending machine 30 according to the second embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, for example, provision information is stored in advance in the client terminal 60 to which the wireless reader 210 is connected, Information for provision is recorded in the memory 25 of the IC card 20 via the wireless reader 210. Not only the client terminal 60 but also a registration computer 50 or the like may be connected to the wireless reader 210. The providing information is divided into divided data of a predetermined data amount unit and recorded in the memory 25. For example, when the total information size of the providing information is 100000 (bytes), the divided data divided every 1000 (bytes) is recorded in the memory 25 (that is, in this case, 100 divided data are stored in the memory). 25). Each time payment processing is performed using the IC card 20, at least one of the divided data is read by the wireless reader 10 and registered in the storage unit 33. Further, when all of the 100 divided data are read by the wireless reader 10, the storage unit 33 combines these divided data into one data and registers it in the distribution management file 33b. Note that the number of divided data read by the wireless reader 10 may be changed according to the purchase amount.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of information recorded on the IC card 20, and information distribution presence / absence “1 (present)”, card specific information “01234567”, data format “0 (audio file)”, information data Information such as the name “KojinSound.wav” and the total information size “100,000 (bytes)” is recorded. Further, actual information data (binary data of information to be distributed (information for provision)) is recorded as information data.

Next, the payment process performed in the payment system 1 using the vending machine 30 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, similarly to the first embodiment, the IC card 20 is captured (step S21), and if it is determined in step S22 that the IC card 20 is present in the communicable area of the wireless reader 10 ( If the card balance is equal to or greater than the purchase amount (Yes in step S24), a process (payment process) is performed to subtract the purchase amount from the remaining amount stored in the IC card 20 to obtain the card balance. Is updated (step S25). If the card balance is smaller than the purchase amount (No in step S24), the product cannot be purchased, and the process ends in error (step S36).

  Next, in step S26, it is determined whether or not the information distribution presence / absence of the information header recorded on the IC card 20 is “1”. Here, when the information distribution presence / absence is “1” (Yes in step S26), since the providing information is recorded in the IC card 20, the processing from the subsequent step S27 is performed. On the other hand, when the information distribution presence / absence is “0” (No in step S26), the payment processing is terminated without performing the processing from step S27 because the providing information is not recorded in the IC card 20.

  If it is determined Yes in step S26, the corresponding card specific information is searched from the distribution management file 33b registered in the storage unit 33 of the vending machine 30 in the following step S27. In step S27, it is determined whether or not the corresponding card specific information exists. If the corresponding card specific information is not registered (No in step S27), the distribution information of the IC card 20 is stored in the distribution management file. 33b is added (step S37).

  If the card-specific information is registered (Yes in step S28), or if distribution information is newly registered in step S37, whether or not information distribution of the corresponding distribution information is possible in subsequent step S29. A determination is made as to whether it is “No”. Here, the distribution management file 33b registered in the storage unit 33 of the vending machine 30 has, for example, the configuration shown in FIG. 12, and in this step S29, each distribution information 1, 2, 3,. It is determined whether or not the information distribution availability of 10 is “No”.

  Here, if the information distribution availability is “permitted” (No in step S29), all the divided data are read and combined into a single data, and it can be output to the outside (or during output). The settlement process is terminated without performing the processes after S29. For example, in the distribution information 2 of FIG. 12, the total information size is 200000 (bytes), and the information acquisition offset is also 200000 (bytes) (when “information acquisition offset = all information sizes”, all the divided data is read. (See step S34 described later)), the information distribution availability is “permitted”, and the providing information has already been output to the outside.

  On the other hand, if the information distribution availability of the corresponding distribution information is “No” (Yes in step S29), the divided data recorded in the IC card 20 is converted into the distribution information of the distribution management file 33b in the subsequent step S30. Read the information acquisition size of the common information from the offset position. Here, the information acquisition size of the common information is the size of the divided data that can be read by one settlement process, and is set to “1000 (bytes)” in the example shown in FIG. For example, in the distribution information 1 example, the total information size is 100,000 (by performing the payment processing 100 times with the IC card 20 corresponding to the distribution information 1 providing information, the information distribution availability becomes “permitted”. The information acquisition offset in Fig. 12 indicates the total number of divided data read so far, and this offset is incremented by 1000 (bytes) each time payment is made. In addition, the reading position of the next divided data is determined based on the position of the offset.

  In subsequent step S31, it is determined whether or not the division data has been successfully read. Here, for example, when the reading fails (No in step S31), for example, the divided data recorded in the IC card 20 is broken, the payment processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the reading is successful (Yes in step S31), the divided data read from the IC card 20 is added to the information data of the information data name of the distribution information (providing information folder) in the subsequent step S32. . For example, when the divided data of the distribution information 1 is read, the read divided data is added to the information data of the corresponding information data name “KojinSound.wav”.

  In step S33, the read data number is added to the information acquisition offset of the distribution information. For example, in the distribution information 1, 1000 (bytes) is added to 20000 (bytes) to obtain 21000 (bytes).

  Next, in step S34, it is determined whether or not information acquisition offset = total information size. Here, when the information acquisition offset is equal to the total information size, it indicates that all the divided data has been read. If the information acquisition offset is not equal to the total information size (that is, if the information acquisition offset is less than the total information size) (No in step S34), the settlement process is terminated. On the other hand, if the information acquisition offset is the total information size (Yes in step S34), in step S35, the information distribution availability of the distribution information is updated to “permitted”, and all the read divided data are set to one. The data is combined into one piece of data, and the payment process ends.

  As described above, in the payment system 1 using the vending machine 30 according to the second embodiment, the information for provision is divided into divided data of a predetermined data amount unit and recorded on the IC card 20. Yes. In addition, the wireless reader 10 is configured to be able to read at least one of a plurality of divided data each time a settlement process is performed using the IC card 20. Then, when all the divided data recorded on the IC card 20 is read by the wireless reader 10, the storage unit 33 combines the divided data into one data and registers it. In this way, every time payment processing is performed using the IC card 20, at least one of the plurality of pieces of divided data is read, so that it is appropriately provided according to the usage frequency (settlement frequency) of the IC card 20 Can be registered.

[Other Embodiments]
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described with reference to the above description and drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, a configuration using a plurality of vending machines 30 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the payment system 1 may be applied to one vending machine 30.

  In the above embodiment, the provisional information is output to the outside on the condition that the cumulative number of settlements has reached a predetermined permission value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the cumulative settlement amount is a predetermined permission value (for example, The information for provision may be output to the outside on the condition that the price has reached 10,000 yen.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Payment system 10, 210 ... Wireless reader 20 ... IC card 25 ... Memory 30 ... Vending machine 31 ... Control part (settlement means)
32. Display unit (information output means)
33 ... Storage unit (registration means, recording means)
33a ... Registration management file 33b ... Distribution management file 34 ... Speaker (information output means)
35. Communication unit (communication means, information output means)
36 ... Input section (evaluation means)
37 ... sensor (detection means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 40 ... Management server 50 ... Registration computer 60, 70, 80 ... Client terminal 90 ... Relay server 100 ... Storage server

Claims (13)

A payment system using a vending machine,
A wireless reader capable of reading a wireless communication medium in which identification information is recorded;
Payment means for performing payment processing based on the result of reading of the wireless communication medium by the wireless reader;
A recording unit that records the settlement history of the wireless communication medium in association with the wireless communication medium based on a result of the settlement process for the wireless communication medium by the settlement unit;
Registration means capable of registering information for provision in association with the wireless communication medium;
On the condition that the settlement history recorded in association with the wireless communication medium in the recording means has reached a predetermined permission condition, the providing means registered in association with the wireless communication medium in the registration means Information output means for outputting information to the outside;
A payment system using a vending machine, characterized by comprising: The payment history is at least one of the cumulative payment count or the cumulative payment amount by the wireless communication medium,
The information output means, on the condition that at least one of the accumulated payment count and the accumulated payment amount recorded in association with the wireless communication medium has reached a predetermined permission value, 2. The settlement system using a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the providing information registered in association with the information is output to the outside. The payment system uses a plurality of vending machines,
The payment system using the vending machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the payment history is commonly counted by a plurality of the vending machines.   The information output means provides an image on a display unit provided in the vending machine, provides audio by a speaker provided in the vending machine, and distributes information using a communication means provided in the vending machine. The payment system using the vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the providing information is output to the outside by at least one of the following. The payment system uses a plurality of vending machines,
The vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the information output means is configured to be capable of outputting the same information for provision to the outside in a plurality of vending machines. Payment system using a machine.   The vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the information output means outputs the provision information to the outside based on a preset schedule. Payment system.   The vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the information output means outputs the providing information to the outside when the settlement process is performed. Payment system. It further comprises detection means capable of detecting the approach of a person,
8. The information output unit according to claim 1, wherein when the detection unit detects that a person is approaching, the information output unit outputs the provision information to the outside. 9. Payment system using vending machines. The providing information is divided into divided data of a predetermined data amount unit and recorded on the wireless communication medium,
The wireless reader is configured to be able to read at least one of the plurality of divided data each time the settlement process is performed using the wireless communication medium,
2. The registration means, when all of the divided data recorded on the wireless communication medium is read by the wireless reader, combines the divided data into one data and registers the data. A payment system using the vending machine according to claim 8. A management server connected to the communication network,
The management server is configured to record the provision information registered in the registration unit in advance and transmit the information to the registration unit.
The registration unit is configured to be communicable with the management server, and registers the information for provision transmitted from the management server. A payment system using the vending machine described. And further comprising an evaluation means that allows a user to evaluate the quality of the information provided by the information output means.
The said information output means stops output of the said information for provision, when the quality evaluation point by the said evaluation means falls below a predetermined reference value, Any one of Claim 1-10 A payment system using the vending machine according to claim 1. And further comprising an evaluation means that allows a user to evaluate the quality of the information provided by the information output means.
The information output means extends the output period of the information for provision when the quality evaluation point by the evaluation means exceeds a predetermined reference value. A payment system using the vending machine according to any one of the above. It has a display that can display information,
The said display part displays the said evaluation point of the said information for provision matched with the said radio | wireless communication medium, when the said radio | wireless reader reads the said radio | wireless communication medium. A payment system using the vending machine according to claim 12.

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