JP6329784B2 - Ticket, ticket transfer support device and ticket transfer method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ticket, a ticket transfer support device, and a ticket transfer method, and more particularly, to a ticket, a ticket transfer support device, and a ticket transfer method that can transfer a ticket right to another ticket.

Conventionally, various tickets for viewing and watching concerts and sports performances have been sold. Such a ticket can be purchased by ordering via the Internet or telephone.
For example, in order to purchase a ticket using the Internet, a ticket purchaser first sends personal information such as name and address to a ticket dealer's server using a personal computer (PC) or a mobile phone. In general, payment is made with a credit card or the like, and then a ticket printed on paper is mailed from the ticket seller to the home of the ticket purchaser.

In recent years, electronic tickets have also been used instead of paper tickets in which the contents of tickets are printed on paper.
An electronic ticket is a record of information (ticket information) that digitizes the contents of a ticket, such as the date and time of a performance, seat number, etc., on a portable recording medium such as a mobile phone or an IC card. The ticket information recorded on the recording medium is read by a reading device or the like to determine whether or not entry is possible.

Specifically, after a ticket purchase applicant performs a predetermined purchase procedure by performing a predetermined operation via the Internet, telephone or the like, the ticket information obtained by digitizing the contents of the ticket is sent from the ticket seller server via the Internet. It is generally transferred to a mobile phone or an IC card of a ticket purchaser.
For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for issuing a telephone reserved ticket as an electronic ticket by downloading it from a server to a mobile phone of a ticket purchaser.

The electronic ticket can also be transferred to another person by transferring it from the storage medium of the ticket purchaser to another person's storage medium via the Internet or the like.
For example, in Patent Document 2, in an electronic ticket used in a ticket carrying means such as an IC card or a mobile phone, a management server that manages the ticket accepts transfer information composed of transfer source specifying information and transfer destination specifying information. A technique for transferring an electronic ticket before downloading owned by a user (transfer side) specified by transfer source specifying information to a user (transfer side) specified by transfer destination specifying information is disclosed.

JP 2007-041672 A JP 2002-245379 A

By the way, there are various forms of the above performance, such as an outdoor festival, which is a music event in which many artists such as singers and bands appear, and the Olympics where multiple competitions are held and many players from around the world participate. There are also long-lived performances and competitions that take place throughout the day, such as and other world tournaments.
These performance tickets are sold all day long, but they are very popular for large events and are often insufficient in supply compared to demand. For this reason, if the limited ticket was already sold out, there were many situations where it could not be seen even if there were other people who wanted to see it.

It is a fact that it is unavoidable that only some people who want to buy tickets can purchase tickets for the most popular performances such as outdoor festivals and the Olympics because of the capacity of the venue.
However, for those who wish to purchase tickets, there are people who don't want to watch all of the performance, but only part of it is enough. This tendency is particularly noticeable in long-time performances such as outdoor festivals and the Olympics.

For example, at outdoor festivals, there are people who only need to be able to watch only the first half, only the second half, or only their favorite artists. In addition, in the case of a person watching the Olympics, there are many people who only have to watch their own players, favorite players, or specific competitions.
And the artists, players, and competitions that interest you are different. In other words, there may be a case where an artist, player, competition, or the like who is interested in a person who has not been able to purchase a ticket has no interest in a person who has been able to purchase a ticket (ticket owner).

  However, even in such a case, since the ticket is a pass-through ticket, only a small number of buyers who have been lucky enough to purchase can actually purchase the ticket and enjoy its performance. Therefore, if the ticket is already sold out, many other buyers will not be able to purchase the ticket, but will only see part of the performance, that is, the artist, player, or competition that they are interested in. Even if we think that we can do it, there will be an inconvenience that the box office itself cannot be seen at all.

Also, for the ticket owner, there is no problem when watching all of the performance, but if you leave without watching an artist, player or competition that you are not interested in, or suddenly it becomes inconvenient during the performance of the performance There is also a demand that the ticket fee should be reduced as a result of refunding the fee, such as when it is necessary to leave.
Furthermore, even if the organizer of the box office is out of the ticket owner at the time of the artist, player or competition that the ticket owner is not interested in even though the ticket is sold out, There may be inconveniences such as vacant seats conspicuous and poor appearance or lack of excitement.

In order to eliminate the above inconveniences and requests, it is conceivable to transfer (transfer) the ticket from the ticket owner to the ticket purchaser during the performance.
However, in the conventional system, for example, the electronic ticket transfer system described in Patent Document 2, it is possible to transfer the ticket, but here, the state before transmission from the server to the recording medium, that is, the state before download Since the electronic ticket is transferred, the ticket cannot be transferred to another person during the performance of the performance since the performance began.
In addition, when transferring tickets to other people during the performance of the box office, in order to prevent multiple people from entering the same ticket at the same time, purchase the ticket transferor who previously owned the ticket and the ticket. Although it is necessary to manage entrance / exit for both of the ticket assignees who have been transferred, how to manage entrance / exit and appropriately transfer tickets has not been determined in the past.
Furthermore, it is difficult to calculate and set an appropriate ticket price when transferring a ticket to another person during the performance. In other words, since not all of the box offices are seen, the list price is harsh for those who want to transfer tickets, and conversely, even if it is too cheap, they will be dissatisfied with those who want to transfer tickets. There is.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the object of the present invention is to transfer the right of a ticket at an appropriate price every hour even during the performance of the performance. Another object of the present invention is to provide a ticket, a ticket transfer support device, and a ticket transfer method capable of managing entrance / exit of both the transferee and the transferee after the ticket transfer.

  According to the ticket of the present invention, the subject is a ticket configured by a computer device having at least a calculation unit, a storage unit, and an output unit, and the storage unit determines at least a ticket price and a performance time Ticket information indicating right holders for each predetermined time divided into numbers, time information indicating the elapsed time since the start of the performance or the remaining time of the performance, and right information indicating the validity of the right of the ticket And the computer device displays a display unit for identifying at least one of the ticket information, the time information, or the right information, and displays the ticket information by short-range wireless communication with other computer devices. The right information is read from the storage unit when the ticket information is transmitted to the short-range wireless communication unit that transmits and receives and the other computer device. A right invalidation processing execution unit that executes invalidation processing for invalidating the right of the ticket by changing the right information, and the right information is stored when the ticket information is received from the other computer device. And a right valid process executing unit for executing a valid process for validating the ticket right by changing the right information.

  In addition, according to the ticket transfer method of the present invention, the ticket configured by a computer device having at least a calculation unit, a storage unit, and an output unit, at least every predetermined time obtained by dividing at least a ticket price and a show performance time into a predetermined number Ticket information indicating the right holder, time information indicating the elapsed time since the start of the performance or the remaining time of the performance, and right information indicating the validity of the right of the ticket in the storage unit. A storage step of storing, a display step of displaying at least one of the ticket information, the time information, or the right information in an identifiable manner; When the ticket information is transmitted to the communication step and the other computer device, the right information is read from the storage unit, and the right is A right invalidation process for executing invalidation processing for invalidating the ticket right by changing information, and when the ticket information is received from the other computer device, the right information is read from the storage unit, And a right valid processing step for executing a valid process for validating the right of the ticket by changing the right information.

As in the above configuration, in the ticket and ticket transfer method of the present invention, the ticket information that can record the right holder of the ticket is stored every predetermined time divided by dividing the holding time of the box office into a predetermined number. Yes.
Therefore, by rewriting and changing the item of the right holder of the ticket information as appropriate, the right of the ticket can be transferred to another person every predetermined time even during the performance of the performance.

In addition, it is possible to send and receive ticket information with other tickets, etc. by short-range wireless communication. When the ticket information is transmitted, the right of the ticket is invalidated by changing the right information, and when the ticket information is received, the right information is displayed. The right of the ticket is made valid by changing it. That is, when short-range wireless communication is performed, the ticket right information is changed to invalid or valid.
As a result, by holding the ticket over another ticket or the like, it is possible to efficiently transfer the ticket rights for the remaining time to the other ticket. For example, the ticket information is transmitted from the transferor's ticket to the transferee's ticket by holding the ticket of the transferor who is the original owner of the ticket and the transferee's ticket that purchased the ticket right from the middle of the performance, The transferee's ticket becomes invalid and the transferee's ticket becomes valid.
In this way, since the transferee's ticket can only enter the box office after communicating with the transferor's ticket and invalidating the transferor's ticket, the transfer of the ticket can be suitably realized. In addition, it is possible to manage entrance / exit of both the transferor and the transferee after the ticket transfer so that a plurality of people do not overlap in the same time zone with the same ticket.

Here, “entertainment” refers to various events such as performances such as music and theatrical performances and competitions such as sports, and particularly includes outdoor festivals and the Olympics held for a long time.
A ticket is an electronic ticket mainly used for enter / exit of a box office, and records data such as ticket information on a recording medium such as a portable information terminal or an IC card owned by a user.

Ticket information includes performance-specific information indicating the performance name, date, time, venue, etc., seat information indicating the seat type, seat number, etc., information indicating the right holder (owner) of the ticket, and ticket Includes information indicating prices.
The information indicating the right holder is information regarding the member ID, name, address, etc. that identifies the owner of the ticket. In particular, in the present invention, the information indicating the right holder is obtained by dividing the holding time of the performance into a predetermined number. The right holders are shown every predetermined time (for example, one hour) separated by. Further, by rewriting the information indicating the right holder, the right holder of the ticket can be changed every predetermined time.
The information indicating the ticket price is not limited to the original ticket sales price (reference price) when being sold to the user by the entertainer or the like, but includes the price when the ticket price fluctuates. For example, the ticket price is preferably changed by subtracting a reduction value corresponding to the elapsed time or remaining time of the performance from the reference price which is an initial value. At this time, it is good also as a structure which reduces a ticket price by each ratio which also considered popularity etc. for every box office.

The time information is information indicating the elapsed time since the start of the performance and the remaining time of the performance. The elapsed time and remaining time may be configured to be measured by providing the ticket with a time measuring means, or information on the elapsed time and remaining time measured by the server of the entertainment facility is transmitted as an identification signal from the server by radio waves or the like. And it is good also as a structure which memorize | stores in the memory | storage part by receiving the identification signal with a ticket.
The right information is information for determining whether or not the ticket can be used to enter the box office. For example, two types of information indicating whether the ticket is valid or invalid may be used, and the validity of the ticket may be determined based on whether or not the right information exists.

  The display unit may display the ticket information and the time information as they are, or may display the elapsed time and the remaining time by converting them into money. Moreover, even if it does not specifically display with numbers and characters, it may be displayed in a state where the remaining time can be roughly identified by changing the design or changing the color or size. In addition, a sound or the like may be used if it can be identified.

Other computer devices include a reading device installed near the entrance / exit of the entertainment venue, in addition to tickets owned by other users.
Near field communication includes electrical communication using radio waves, optical wireless communication such as infrared rays, and the like. For example, data communication is performed by non-contact communication or the like, and ticket information is transmitted and received by holding a portable information terminal or IC card functioning as a ticket over an opposite device having a similar function.
With this communication method, it is possible to transmit and receive information with a simple operation that the user simply holds over, and since the response speed is fast, the communication time can be shortened. Also, since they do not contact each other, there are few product failures due to wear. Furthermore, since it is a known technique, it can be implemented at low cost by using a common infrastructure.

The invalidation process may be, for example, a process of inputting NULL to the right information indicating the validity of the ticket or rewriting it to be invalid, or a process of deleting the right information. Further, when the right information is included in the ticket information, all the ticket information may be deleted.
The valid process may be, for example, a process of inputting a numerical value or the like in the right information column indicating the validity of the ticket or a valid rewriting process, or a process of creating right information.

According to the ticket of the present invention, it is preferable that the display unit displays at least one of the ticket information, the time information, and the right information so as to be identifiable by a color change.
In this way, by displaying the balance by changing the color, it is possible to easily and easily identify the balance, thereby improving the convenience for the user. Further, since it is not necessary to provide a ticket with a liquid crystal screen or the like for displaying time, manufacturing costs can be reduced.
Note that the color change is specifically performed by changing the hue, saturation, and brightness of the display unit. For example, blue (initial color) is displayed when there is a lot of remaining time, such as immediately before the start of the performance, and the color is gradually changed, and when the remaining time is less than ○○ time, it is changed to red. can do. Further, even with the same color, it is possible to display the remaining time or the like so that the remaining time or the like can be discriminated by changing the shade or brightness. Here, as the display unit, an LED, a paint whose color changes with the passage of time, or the like can be used.

Moreover, according to the ticket of this invention, it is preferable that the said ticket is equipped with an IC tag.
In this way, by providing the ticket with an IC tag capable of non-contact communication, it is possible to configure a ticket that is lightweight and inexpensive and capable of transmitting and receiving information.

Further, according to the ticket of the present invention, it is preferable that the ticket is composed of a wearable terminal.
The wearable terminal is an information terminal that a user such as a wristband, a wristwatch, a hat, glasses, an earphone, or an accessory can wear while wearing a specific part of the body.
As described above, since the user wears and holds the ticket as a wearable terminal, the ticket can be easily held without losing or forgetting the ticket, so that convenience for the user is improved.

  In addition, according to the ticket transfer support device of the present invention, the subject is constituted by a computer device having at least a calculation unit, a storage unit, and an output unit connected to the ticket via a communication network, A ticket transfer support apparatus for transferring from a transfer applicant to a transfer applicant, wherein the storage unit stores ticket information indicating at least a ticket price and a right holder for each predetermined time obtained by dividing a holding time of a box office into a predetermined number. The computer apparatus reads the ticket information from the storage unit, and accepts a transfer application from the price change processing execution unit that executes a price change process for changing the ticket price, and the transfer applicant or the transfer applicant. The ticket information is read from the storage unit, and the right holder is requested to be transferred from the transfer applicant in a predetermined time unit. A right holder change process execution unit for executing right holder change processing to change to a ticket information transmission process execution unit for executing ticket information transmission processing for transmitting ticket information for changing the right holder to the ticket. It is solved by.

  According to the ticket transfer method of the present invention, a computer having at least a calculation unit, a storage unit, and an output unit connected to a ticket via a communication network transfers the ticket right from the transfer applicant to the transfer applicant. A ticket transfer method, wherein the computer stores in the storage unit ticket information indicating at least a ticket price and a right holder for each predetermined time obtained by dividing the holding time of the box office into a predetermined number; and the ticket A price change processing step of reading information from the storage unit and executing a price change process for changing the ticket price; and accepting a transfer application from the transfer applicant or the transfer applicant, and transferring the ticket information from the storage unit Read and execute right holder change processing for changing the right holder from the transfer applicant to the transfer applicant in a predetermined time unit. It is carried out and the interest's change process, and the ticket information transmission step of executing the ticket information transmission process of transmitting ticket information for changing the rights holder to the ticket, and is solved by.

As in the above configuration, in the ticket transfer support device and the ticket transfer method of the present invention, the ticket information that can record the right holder of the ticket for every predetermined time divided by dividing the holding time of the performance into a predetermined number. The information is stored in the storage unit, and the item of the right holder of the ticket information is appropriately rewritten and changed from the transfer requester to the transfer requester in predetermined time units in the calculation unit. In addition, the information regarding the ticket price constituting the ticket information stored in the storage unit is changed by the calculation unit.
Thereby, the right of the ticket can be transferred from the applicant for transfer to the applicant for transfer at a proper price every predetermined time even during the performance of the performance.
As a result, a limited number of tickets can be efficiently distributed (shared) by time among multiple buyers who need them, so more people can buy tickets in a way that meets their needs, You can enjoy each show.

For example, if there is a person who does not want to watch all of the performance, but only needs to be able to watch only a part of it, ie only the first half, only the second half, or only the favorite artist or player The owner (applicant for transfer) can transfer the ticket by transferring the right to another person (applicant for transfer) having a different interest from him / her in a time zone in which he / she is not interested. Further, even if a sudden situation occurs in the ticket owner, the ticket can be transferred to the person who wants to transfer the ticket on an hourly basis during the performance.
In this way, the ticket can be used effectively without being wasted for both the transfer applicant and the transfer applicant. In addition, even if the organizer of the box office has sold out the ticket, the attendees may leave the store on the way, which may cause inconveniences such as the vacant seats in the venue becoming noticeable and poor in appearance. Can be prevented.

Here, the price change process is, for example, converting the time into an amount of money, subtracting the amount of the elapsed time from the reference price of the ticket, calculating the ticket price for the remaining time, and updating the ticket price. preferable. It is also possible to calculate the ratio of the remaining time from the time for the entire box office and multiply the reference price of the ticket by the ratio. In addition, the ticket price may be changed depending on the ratio of each box office taking into account the popularity of the box office, etc., or it may reflect the amount (the limit) specified by the organizer of the box office or the transfer applicant. .
The ticket price may be changed or updated at any time, or may be updated by setting a predetermined term such as every hour.

The right holder change process refers to rewriting the right holder of the ticket information stored in the storage unit of the server (ticket transfer support apparatus) and transferring the right of the ticket from the transfer applicant to the transfer applicant.
The transfer application may be made by either the transfer applicant or the transfer applicant, and the transfer applicant or the transfer applicant sends the information to the server (ticket transfer support device) from the information terminal such as a PC that he / she operates. Information. In the case of a transfer applicant, information (seat type, seat number, number of sheets, time, etc.) indicating the contents of the ticket owned by the transfer applicant and the conditions to be canceled. In the case of a transfer applicant, this is information (seat type, seat number, number of sheets, time, etc.) indicating the conditions of the ticket to be obtained. For example, information such as “S seat, XX number, 2 sheets, 17: 00-” corresponds to this.

In addition, according to the ticket transfer support device of the present invention, the price change processing execution unit changes the ticket price according to an elapsed time from the start of the performance or a remaining time of the performance. It is preferable.
Moreover, according to the ticket transfer method of the present invention, it is preferable that the price change processing step changes the ticket price according to an elapsed time from the start of the show or a remaining time of the show.
In this way, the ticket price fluctuates according to the elapsed time or remaining time of the performance, that is, the ticket price decreases accordingly as the performance progresses, so even at the middle of the performance of the performance at a more appropriate price The right of the ticket can be transferred (transferred) every hour, and a fair transaction becomes possible.

  Also, according to the ticket transfer support device of the present invention, the computer device detects the passage of the ticket, and when the ticket right is valid when detecting the passage of the ticket Preferably includes a ticket validity switching process executing unit that invalidates the right and validates the right when the right of the ticket is invalid.

  Further, according to the ticket transfer method of the present invention, when the computer detects the passage of the ticket, and when the right of the ticket is valid when detecting the passage of the ticket, the computer It is preferable to perform a ticket validity switching processing step of invalidating a right and validating the right when the right of the ticket is invalid.

As in the above configuration, a device (reading device, etc.) capable of short-range wireless communication with the ticket is installed near the entrance / exit of the entertainment venue, and entrance / exit management of the transfer applicant and the transfer applicant is performed via the device. This makes it possible to manage entrance / exit even if the transfer applicant and the transfer applicant meet directly at the performance hall and do not exchange ticket information.
Therefore, there is no need for the transfer applicant and transferee to bother to meet each other at the same time, and since it is not necessary to meet directly, it is possible to prevent awkwardness and troubles and improve user convenience. To do.

Here, detecting passage means that a user holds a ticket over the device when entering or leaving the box, the device reads the ticket information from the ticket, and the user who owns the ticket uses the device. This is done by recording the passage.
In the switching process, if the holder of a ticket that has passed is a transfer requester, the subsequent right holder of the ticket can be rewritten to the transfer requester in the ticket information stored in the storage unit, and the transfer requester can enter It means changing to a state.

  According to the ticket, the ticket transfer support device and the ticket transfer method of the present invention, the right of the ticket is transferred at an appropriate price every time even during the performance of the performance, and both the transferee and the transferee after the ticket transfer are transferred. It becomes possible to manage entry and exit.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a ticket transfer system including a ticket and a ticket transfer support device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the flow of ticket transfer. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen when a ticket transfer applicant inputs information. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen which displays a ticket list. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen when a ticket transfer applicant desires to input information. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen which displays the rights condition of a ticket. It is a figure which shows typically the operation image of a ticket transfer system. It is the figure which showed the hardware constitutions of the ticket transfer assistance apparatus. It is the figure which showed the structure of the ticket transfer assistance apparatus from the functional surface. It is a figure which shows an example of the personal information file memorize | stored in the ticket transfer assistance apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the ticket information file memorize | stored in the ticket transfer assistance apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a ticket price change process. It is a figure which shows an example of a ticket price change. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of ticket right holder change processing. It is a figure which shows the change of the ticket information file in a ticket right holder change process. It is a top view which shows the external appearance of a ticket. It is the figure which showed the hardware constitutions of the ticket. It is the figure which showed the structure of the ticket from the functional surface. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process which invalidates the right information of a ticket. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process which validates the right information of a ticket. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of a ticket transfer method. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of a ticket transfer method. It is a conceptual diagram of a ticket transfer system including a ticket and a ticket transfer support device according to another embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically the operation image of the ticket transfer system which concerns on other embodiment. It is the figure which showed the hardware constitutions of the apparatus for ticket reading. It is the figure which showed the structure of the apparatus for ticket reading from the functional surface. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process which switches the right information of a ticket. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of a ticket transfer method.

Hereinafter, one embodiment (this embodiment) of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In addition, embodiment described below is for making an understanding of this invention easy, and does not limit this invention. That is, the present invention can be changed and improved without departing from the gist thereof, and the present invention includes its equivalents.
In particular, the design and layout of the screen described in the following description and drawings are merely examples, and can be appropriately changed according to the application of the present invention, the user's request, and the like.

<Outline of ticket transfer system according to the embodiment>
First, an outline of a ticket transfer system S including a ticket transfer support apparatus (hereinafter, the apparatus 1) and a ticket 3 according to the present embodiment, and a rough flow of procedures related to ticket transfer will be described.
The apparatus 1 and the ticket 3 are incorporated in the ticket transfer system S shown in FIG. 1 and are used by a plurality of users who wish to view concerts and various events.
In the following, regarding a box office ticket, there is no difference between a transfer applicant who wants to sell the right to use the second half of the box office to another person and a transfer applicant who wants to obtain the right to use the ticket for the second half of the box office. An example of transferring (transferring) a right related to a ticket during the performance will be described as an example.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a schematic configuration of a communication system including the apparatus 1 and a ticket 3, that is, a ticket transfer system S.
As shown in FIG. 1, the ticket transfer system S of the present embodiment includes the apparatus 1, an information terminal 2 and a ticket 3 operated by a user who wants to transfer the ticket (hereinafter, a transfer applicant), and transfer of the ticket. Is constructed mainly by the information terminal 2 and the ticket 3 operated by a user who desires (hereinafter, a transfer applicant), and the external communication network NT. The external communication network NT is composed of a mobile network such as the Internet or 3G, 4G, and the like, and connects the apparatus 1 to the information terminal 2 and the ticket 3 so that they can communicate.

The apparatus 1 is composed of a server computer owned by a vendor that issues tickets. Then, the transfer applicant and the transfer applicant can enjoy the functions and services provided by the device 1 via the external communication network NT. That is, the user communicates with the present apparatus 1 by operating each information terminal 2 to perform ticket transfer application and ticket information transmission / reception.
The information terminal 2 is not particularly limited as long as it is capable of data communication and has a browser function, and a PC, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone, a smartphone, and the like can be used.

In the present embodiment, a wristband provided with an IC chip is used as the ticket 3. This wristband type ticket 3 is prepared and distributed in advance to each member with a personal dedicated wristband. It is assumed that the wristband to be distributed can be stored in an rewritable state when the contents are empty and when the box office ticket is purchased. In other words, it is a configuration that can be used repeatedly by rewriting the content data with one wristband. Then, the wristband No. for each user can be identified so that the wristband owned by each member can be identified. Is recorded in the apparatus 1.
Note that the ticket 3 is not limited to the wristband type, and may be configured by an IC card, other wearable terminals, or the like. Moreover, the structure which combines the information terminal 2 and the ticket 3 by memorize | storing ticket information in portable information terminals 2, such as a mobile telephone and a smart phone, may be sufficient. Moreover, in this embodiment, although it was set as the system which distributes an empty wristband beforehand, it is good also as a system which lends it to a visitor for every performance.

In the ticket transfer system S configured as described above, each procedure of ticket transfer is executed according to the flow shown in FIG.
FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing the flow of ticket transfer. Moreover, FIGS. 3-6 is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on a user's information terminal 2 in ticket transfer.
Hereinafter, the procedure of ticket transfer will be described from the viewpoint of a graphic user interface.

When transferring a ticket, first, a user (a person who wants to transfer) registers transfer request conditions in the apparatus 1.
Specifically, the information terminal 2 communicates with the apparatus 1 triggered by the transfer requester performing a predetermined operation on his / her information terminal 2. Here, the predetermined operation is an operation for accessing the apparatus 1, for example, an operation for inputting the URL of the apparatus 1.
Then, the information terminal 2 receives the information input screen data transmitted from the apparatus 1 by communicating with the apparatus 1.

When the information input screen data is developed on the information terminal 2, a registration form as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display of the information terminal 2. The transfer applicant inputs necessary information in the input field while looking at the registration form.
In the registration form shown in FIG. 3, the performance category, performance code, performance name, theater company / artist name, performance date / time, venue / theatre name, seat type, desired transfer time, desired transfer number, etc. are listed as input items. Yes.
Here, “Performance Category”, “Performance Code”, “Performance Name”, “Theatrical Company / Artist Name”, “Performance Date / Time”, “Venue / Theater Name”, and “Seat Type” specify the ticket. Information.
On the other hand, “desired transfer time”, “desired transfer number”, and the like are information on conditions for the transfer applicant to transfer the ticket. In particular, in the present embodiment, the transfer applicant can freely set and input the transfer request time. The desired transfer time can be entered as from XX o'clock to OO o'clock.

When the input for the above items is completed, the information terminal 2 that has received the input transmits data indicating the content to the apparatus 1, and the apparatus 1 receives the transmission data from the information terminal 2. As a result, the input information is registered in the apparatus 1 as transfer request information.
Specifically, when the input for each item is completed, the user taps a confirmation button. Using such an operation as a trigger, the information terminal 2 of the user generates data indicating input information and transmits it to the apparatus 1.

Note that the input items and options prepared for each item are not limited to those shown in FIG. 3. For example, the user's personal information can be input, ticket identification information, transfer price, etc. The transfer conditions may be entered in more detail, or the input items may be changed as appropriate depending on the genre of the performance.
In addition, the input field has a pull-down format in which a user selects from a plurality of choices or a direct input format in which the content is directly entered as text. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, a check-type option may be used. Also, the direct input format may be reduced as much as possible in order to reduce the user's effort and avoid erroneous input. For example, when a performance code is input, the performance name, theatrical company / artist name, etc. may be extracted on the apparatus 1 side and automatically displayed.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, information registration to this apparatus 1 is implemented when a user inputs various information through the own information terminal 2, but it is not limited to this. For example, after the user enters various information on a predetermined entry form, the supplier collects the information, and the supplier inputs the description contents with a predetermined input device while viewing the entry contents of the entry form. Information registration to 1 may be performed.

Next, the device 1 calculates a ticket price based on the registered transfer request conditions, and displays information related to the ticket on the information terminal 2 of the user.
Specifically, when the transfer request information transmitted from the transfer applicant is received and registered, the apparatus 1 calculates a ticket price corresponding to the transfer time of the ticket by a ticket price change process described later. Then, the apparatus 1 generates the transfer request ticket information to be displayed as the transfer request ticket by adding the calculated ticket price to the transfer request information received from the transfer requester.
In the present embodiment, the apparatus 1 calculates the ticket price. However, in the previous registration form, the transfer applicant may enter the transfer price in the limit price or range, and the popularity of the box office The trader may arbitrarily set the price in consideration of the degree and the transfer time.

  The apparatus 1 generates the transfer request ticket information by giving the calculated ticket price to the transfer request information received from the transfer applicant, and then summarizes the transfer request ticket information for each genre or performance, in a list. As a transfer request ticket list, it is displayed on the display of the information terminal 2 of the user (especially the transfer requester).

Specifically, the person who wants to transfer operates the information terminal 2 to access the apparatus 1 and inputs a search condition indicating the transfer request for a desired ticket. When the input is completed, a search button (not shown) is tapped, and the information terminal 2 of the transfer requester generates data indicating the search condition designation result using this operation as a trigger. Send to.
Upon receiving the search condition data transmitted from the information terminal 2 of the transfer applicant, the device 1 expands the data and specifies the search condition designation result. Thereafter, the apparatus 1 extracts a ticket that matches the specified search condition from the registered transfer request tickets, generates data indicating the extraction result, and transmits the data to the information terminal 2 of the transfer requester. To do.

When the transfer requester's information terminal 2 receives the transfer request ticket list screen data indicating the extraction result transmitted from the apparatus 1, the information terminal 2 expands the data.
When the transfer request ticket list screen data is expanded on the information terminal 2, a list of tickets that match the search conditions designated by the transfer requester, that is, a search result list is displayed on the display of the information terminal 2 Displayed as a screen. The person who wants to transfer can view the list and confirm whether there is a ticket according to his / her wishes and conditions.

In the transfer request ticket list screen shown in FIG. 4, the tickets are classified by genre, and necessary information such as the date of the event, the performance name, the transfer time, the number of sheets, and the amount of money is displayed for each ticket.
For example, here, two genres of music and sports are displayed. In music, tickets for outdoor festivals titled “TOKYO XX ROCK FESTIVAL” and “XX ROCK FES.20XX” are displayed. Tickets are displayed. For each ticket, an amount corresponding to the transfer time is displayed.
In the list screen, it is preferable to keep the information to be displayed to the minimum necessary for easy viewing.

Then, by tapping an arbitrary ticket column displayed on the list screen, a ticket purchase screen in which the details of the ticket are described is displayed on the display of the information terminal 2.
For example, if the applicant wants to tap “5.3 (Sat) TOKYO ○○○○ ROCK FESTIVAL 13: 00 to 12,000 yen until the end” on the third row of the list, the tap is used as a trigger. The information terminal 2 receives the ticket purchase screen data transmitted from the apparatus 1 by communicating with the apparatus 1.

When the ticket purchase screen data is expanded on the information terminal 2, the ticket purchase screen is displayed on the display of the information terminal 2.
In addition to the performance name, the ticket purchase screen shown in FIG. 5 displays the details of the ticket such as date and time, purchase time, venue, seat type, seat number, number of sheets, ticket price, system fee, etc. An input field for inputting personal information or the like is displayed.
The transferee confirms the details displayed on the screen, and inputs necessary information in the input field for customer information and the like as appropriate. Here, as customer information to be input, member ID, name, reading, e-mail address, telephone number and the like are listed. Also, a payment method such as a card or bank transfer is selected from a pull-down menu.

When the input for the above items is completed, the information terminal 2 that has received the input transmits data indicating the content to the apparatus 1, and the apparatus 1 receives transmission data from the information terminal 2. As a result, the input information is registered in the apparatus 1 as ticket purchase information, and the ticket right transfer is executed.
Specifically, when the input for each item is completed, the user taps a confirmation button. Using such an operation as a trigger, the information terminal 2 of the user generates data indicating input information and transmits it to the apparatus 1.
As described above, when a transfer applicant applies for purchase of a desired ticket, the transfer of the right of the ticket is established between the transfer applicant and the transfer applicant.

Each user, that is, a transfer requester who has transferred the ticket (hereinafter referred to as the transferor) and a transfer requester who purchased the ticket (hereinafter referred to as the transferee), on the ticket confirmation screen after the transfer of the ticket is completed. Ticket information can be confirmed as needed.
Specifically, the device 1 assigns a page (ticket confirmation screen) dedicated to the transferor and the transferee to the user who has completed the ticket transfer.
Strictly speaking, when a user who has made a ticket transfer accesses the apparatus 1 through the information terminal 2, the apparatus 1 generates data for displaying the ticket confirmation screen and transmits the data to the information terminal 2 as a transmission destination. To do.

The information terminal 2 communicates with the apparatus 1 to receive the ticket confirmation screen data transmitted from the apparatus 1, and when the information terminal 2 develops the ticket confirmation screen data, the information terminal 2 A ticket confirmation screen on which the ticket information of the corresponding ticket is written is displayed on the display.
The transferor or transferee can view the ticket confirmation screen and check the right information of the ticket.

On the ticket confirmation screen shown in FIG. 6, in addition to the performance name, date / time, ticket number, venue, etc. of the corresponding ticket, information on the owner of the ticket for each time zone, that is, the right status is displayed.
For example, in FIG. 6, “TOOKYO ○○○○ ROCK FESTIVAL” (date and time: 5.3 (Sat) 10:00 opening, ticket number: 00XXX, venue: Yoyogi Park) from 10:00 to 13:00 The member ID 000123 Taro Yamada is the right holder, and from 13: 00 to the end, it is displayed that the member ID 000789 Hanako Sato is the right holder.

After the transfer of the rights of the ticket is established, the transferor leaves the box during the performance, and the transferee enters the box during the box office after the transferor leaves.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an operational image of the ticket transfer system S, and is a diagram schematically showing entry / exit of the transferor and the transferee after the right transfer of the ticket is established.
As shown in FIG. 7, the transferor and the transferee meet directly at the performance venue (for example, the entrance / exit of the venue), and exchange ticket information by short-range wireless communication by touching or holding each other's tickets. . This action invalidates the right of the transferor's ticket, and the right of the transferee's ticket becomes valid.
Then, the transferor leaves the venue, and the transferee enters the venue.

  In this case, during the exhibition, the transfer applicant registered the transfer request conditions first, and the transfer applicant obtained the information and applied for the transfer of the ticket, but this is not limited to this. Absent. For example, it may be arranged to move in advance before the start of the performance, and the relocation is not limited to the second half of the performance, but may be the first half or part of the middle Also good. In addition, the transfer applicant may register the transfer request conditions first, and the transfer applicant may apply for a transfer to transfer according to the conditions.

<Detailed Configuration of Ticket Transfer Support Device According to the Present Embodiment>
Next, the detailed configuration of the apparatus 1 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the apparatus 1.
As shown in FIG. 8, this apparatus 1 includes a CPU 1a as a calculation unit that performs control and data calculation / processing, a ROM 1b as a read-only storage device, a RAM 1c as a main memory (main storage device), an external communication network Communication interface (indicated as communication I / F in FIG. 8) 1d for transmitting / receiving data to / from communicable devices such as information terminal 2 and ticket 3 through NT, hard disk drive as auxiliary storage device (in FIG. 8, 1e, an input device 1f, and an output device 1g as constituent elements.

Various programs are installed in the apparatus 1 in advance, and when these programs are read out and executed by the CPU 1a, the apparatus 1 functions as a ticket transfer support apparatus.
Here, the function of the apparatus 1 is enjoyed by a ticket issuing company or a user who is a member thereof. As a method of providing the function to the user, for example, a cloud service, an ASP service, or the like These methods are available.
In the present embodiment, various data are stored in a storage device mounted on the apparatus 1, specifically, the hard disk drive 1e. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and stores various data. The storage device may be a separate device from the device 1, for example, a database server that can communicate with the device 1 may be used as the storage device.

  The hardware configuration of the apparatus 1 is as described above. Hereinafter, the configuration of the apparatus 1 will be described again from the functional aspect with reference to FIG. The present apparatus 1 has a function of executing a right transfer associated with the transfer and transfer of a ticket and a process associated therewith, in other words, a part responsible for the function.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the apparatus 1 in terms of functions.
As shown in FIG. 9, the apparatus 1 includes a data storage unit 10, a ticket transfer application reception process execution unit 11, a ticket price change process execution unit 12, a ticket information display process execution unit 13, and a ticket right holder change process execution unit 14. The ticket information transmission processing execution unit 15, the message transmission processing execution unit 16, the entrance / exit information recording processing execution unit 17, and the settlement processing execution unit 18 are main components.
These are responsible for various data processing executed by the apparatus 1, and are configured by the cooperation of the above-described hardware components constituting the apparatus 1 and the installed program.

The data storage unit 10 stores various information in a database, and is mainly composed of a hard disk drive 1e mounted on the apparatus 1.
Among the data stored in the data storage unit 10, in addition to various programs installed in advance to operate the apparatus 1 as a ticket transfer support apparatus, a personal information database 10a storing a personal information file, and And a ticket information database 10b storing ticket information files.

The personal information file stored in the personal information database 10a is information for identifying an individual registered as a member.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a personal information file. As shown in FIG. 10, the personal information file includes a member ID, member name, reading, date of birth, sex, address, telephone number, e-mail address, wristband No. Information on ticket purchase history and the like is included.
The wristband No. Is an identification number set in advance for the distributed wristband in order to identify the dedicated wristband distributed to each member.

The ticket information file stored in the ticket information database 10b is information for identifying the type and owner of the ticket.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a ticket information file. As shown in FIG. 11, the ticket information file includes information on ticket number, performance ID, performance name, date and time, venue, seat, price, right holder, and the like. In particular, for the right holder, the person who has the right to use the ticket every hour is recorded, and when the transfer of the ticket is established, the information of the right holder is rewritten at each divided time. .

  For example, in the ticket information file shown in FIG. , Right holder (10:00 to 11:00): Taro Yamada, Right holder (11:00 to 12:00): Taro Yamada, Right holder (12: 0 to 13:00): Taro Yamada, Right holder (13 : 00-14: 00): Taro Yamada, right holder (14: 00-15: 00): Taro Yamada ... ", etc. are recorded.

  The ticket transfer application reception process execution unit 11 receives and registers the ticket transfer application information transmitted from the transfer applicant or the information terminal 2 operated by the transfer applicant. The CPU 1a, the ROM 1b, the RAM 1c, the communication interface 1d, and a communication program are included.

  Specifically, the information input from the information terminal 2 operated by the transfer applicant is input with the ticket transfer conditions and the like, and is registered in the data storage unit 10 as transfer request information. Further, when the input information indicating the intention to purchase the ticket transmitted from the information terminal 2 operated by the transfer applicant is received, the input information is registered in the data storage unit 10 as transfer request information.

The above is a case where the transfer applicant applies for transfer with respect to the transfer request ticket provided by the transfer applicant, but the opposite case may be used.
That is, the information input from the information terminal 2 operated by the person who wants to transfer the ticket is input and stored in the data storage unit 10 as transfer request information. Further, when the input information indicating the intention of ticket transfer transmitted from the information terminal 2 operated by the transfer applicant is received, the input information is registered in the data storage unit 10 as transfer request information.

  The ticket price change process execution unit 12 calculates a ticket price based on the desired transfer condition for the ticket for which a transfer request has been applied, and changes the calculated price as the transfer desired ticket price. The apparatus 1 includes the HDD 1e, the CPU 1a, the ROM 1b, and the RAM 1c.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the ticket price change process executed by the ticket price change process execution unit 12.
As shown in FIG. 12, specifically, in the ticket price changing process, first, the ticket information to be transferred is read from the ticket information database 10b of the data storage unit 10 to the RAM 1c (S101). Then, the elapsed time of the performance up to the time indicated in the transfer condition is converted into an amount (S102). For example, when the box office starts at 10:00 and the right after 13:00 is transferred as a desired transfer condition, the amount corresponding to the elapsed three hours is calculated. After the elapsed time is converted into an amount, the transfer price of the ticket is calculated by subtracting the amount of the elapsed time from the reference price of the ticket (S103). At this time, the transfer price may be directly calculated by converting the remaining time of the performance, not the elapsed time, into a monetary amount.
As described above, when the transfer price of the ticket is calculated, it is changed by rewriting the price of the ticket information with the calculated transfer price (S104). Then, the ticket information whose price has been changed is returned to the data storage unit 10 as the transfer-desired ticket information and stored (S105).

FIG. 13 is a chart showing an example of a change in ticket price.
As shown in FIG. 13, in general, the ticket price increases with the remaining time. In the ticket price changing process, the price may be changed in consideration of the popularity of the entertainment which is estimated from the previous reputation and the sales situation of the ticket. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which a transfer applicant and a ticket dealer set money separately according to remaining time for every entertainment.

The ticket information display processing execution unit 13 performs processing for displaying on the user information terminal 2 the transfer conditions and transfer conditions of tickets registered as transfer request information or transfer request information, and the HDD 1e, The CPU 1a, the ROM 1b, the RAM 1c, the communication interface 1d, and a communication program are included.
Specifically, after the transfer request ticket information is generated, the transfer request ticket information is transmitted to the information terminal 2 as data that can be displayed on the display of the information terminal 2.

  The ticket right holder change processing execution unit 14 performs a process of changing the right holder of the ticket information based on the result when the right transfer of the ticket is established because the conditions match between the transfer applicant and the transfer applicant. This is performed by the HDD 1e, the CPU 1a, the ROM 1b, and the RAM 1c of the apparatus 1.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of the ticket right holder change process executed by the ticket right holder change process execution unit 14.
As shown in FIG. 14, specifically, in the ticket right holder change process, first, the ticket information for which the right transfer of the ticket is established is read from the ticket information database 10b of the data storage unit 10 to the RAM 1c (S201). Then, based on the result of the right transfer, the right holder in the corresponding time zone is changed from the transfer applicant to the transfer applicant (S202). Then, the ticket information changed by the right holder is returned to the data storage unit 10 and stored (S203).

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a ticket information file in which the right holder is changed by the ticket right holder changing process.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the ticket right can be transferred for each time slot. Therefore, for example, when the right after 13 o'clock is transferred from Mr. Taro Yamada who is the transfer applicant to Mr. Hanako Sato who is the transfer requester, as shown in FIG. 14:00) and rights holders (14: 00-15: 00) are changed by rewriting from Taro Yamada to Hanako Sato.

  The ticket information transmission processing execution unit 15 transmits the ticket information whose right holder has been changed to the ticket 3 of the transfer applicant and the transfer applicant, and synchronizes the ticket information stored in each ticket 3 with the apparatus 1. And includes a HDD 1e, a CPU 1a, a ROM 1b, a RAM 1c, a communication interface 1d, and a communication program.

The message transmission processing execution unit 16 performs processing for notifying the transfer requester and the information terminal 2 operated by the transfer requester that the transfer of the right of the ticket has been established, and the HDD 1e, CPU 1a, The ROM 1b, the RAM 1c, the communication interface 1d, and a communication program are included.
Specifically, information for notifying that the transfer of the right of the ticket is completed is transmitted to each information terminal 2 as data that can be displayed on the display of the information terminal 2.

In addition, after the transfer of the rights of the ticket is established, the transferor is notified that the exit time is approaching or that the exit time has passed, or that the transferee is approaching the entrance time. Also good.
For example, in this embodiment, a message with a content such as “It is time to leave in 10 minutes” is sent to Taro Yamada at around 12:50 as data that can be displayed on the display of the information terminal 2. Transmit to terminal 2. In addition, if Taro Yamada has not left after 13:00, a message such as “Exit time has passed. Please leave.” Is sent to Taro Yamada. The data is transmitted to the information terminal 2 as data that can be displayed on the display of the terminal 2. On the other hand, for Hanako Sato, a message with a content such as “Soon to enter” is sent to the information terminal 2 as data that can be displayed on the display of the information terminal 2 at around 12:50.

The entrance / exit information recording process execution unit 17 receives the exit record of the transferer's ticket 3 and the entrance record of the transferee's ticket 3 through the external communication network NT and stores them in the data storage unit 10. The apparatus 1 includes an HDD 1e, a CPU 1a, a ROM 1b, a RAM 1c, a communication interface 1d, and a communication program.
As a result, whether or not the transferee has actually left the box office, whether the transferee has entered, or the like can be managed on the device 1 side, and the above-described message can be transmitted. .

The settlement processing execution unit 18 collects an amount corresponding to the ticket price from the transfer applicant when accepting an application for transfer of the ticket, and performs a process of refunding the amount corresponding to the ticket price to the transfer applicant. Yes, the apparatus 1 includes an HDD 1e, a CPU 1a, a ROM 1b, a RAM 1c, a communication interface 1d, and a communication program. Further, this settlement processing may be performed at an appropriate timing, such as after ticket right transfer.
Note that since this payment process is a technique that applies a conventionally known technique, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

<Detailed Configuration of Ticket According to this Embodiment>
Next, the detailed configuration of the ticket 3 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a plan view showing the appearance of the ticket 3.
The ticket 3 in the present embodiment is a wristband type ticket provided with an IC chip (not shown), and is used by being wound around the wrist.
The wristband may be of any material as long as it can be bent. For example, the wristband is preferably made of an elastic body such as synthetic resin or rubber. The IC chip may be built in the wristband or may be affixed to the front or back surface.

An LED 37 as a display means is arranged on the surface of the ticket 3 and is controlled by an IC chip, so that the LED 37 changes its color, etc. according to the elapsed time of the performance, etc. Make a change.
For example, in the case where a plurality of LEDs 37 are provided as in the present embodiment, when the time has not yet passed, such as before the start of the performance and immediately after the start, all the LEDs (here, 7) are turned on and the passage of time. At the same time, the number can be reduced. Also, before the start of the performance and immediately after the start, the LED 37 is lit in blue as the initial color, the color is gradually changed with the passage of time, and the performance ends when the remaining time of the performance is less than 1 hour, etc. It is good also as lighting in red when it is just before.

  Further, when the transfer of the right of the ticket is established, it may be configured to change in the right time of the ticket. For example, when the total time from the start to the end of the performance is 10 hours, and the last 4 hours are transferred to another person, the setting may change within 6 hours of the rights owned by the company. That way, it ’s a good indication of when your tickets will expire.

The display means is not limited to the LED, and any display means can be applied as long as the color changes with the passage of time.
Further, the display is not limited to the color display, and any configuration that allows the user to roughly identify the time may be used. For example, in the case of an LED, the time can be displayed by changing the light intensity. Further, the time may be displayed as it is on a liquid crystal screen or the like, or the design may be changed, or sound may be emitted from a speaker or the like to be recognized by the user.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the ticket 3.
As shown in FIG. 17, the ticket 3 includes a CPU 3a as a calculation unit that performs control and data calculation / processing, a ROM 3b as a read-only storage device, and a main memory (main storage device) for reading and writing temporary data. ) As a RAM 3c, a communication interface (denoted as communication I / F in FIG. 17) 3d for transmitting / receiving data to / from an external device capable of communication such as the apparatus 1 or the information terminal 2, and mainly storing data. As a constituent element, there are an EEPROM 3e as a writable memory used for storage, an input means 3f such as operation buttons, and a display means 3g such as an LED.
The CPU 3a, ROM 3b, RAM 3c, communication interface 3d, and EEPROM 3e are incorporated in an IC chip.

  The hardware configuration of the ticket 3 is as described above. Hereinafter, the configuration of the ticket 3 will be described again from the functional aspect with reference to FIG. The ticket 3 has a function of determining entrance / exit to the performance hall, in other words, has a part that bears the function.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the configuration of the apparatus 1 from the functional aspect.
As illustrated in FIG. 18, the ticket 3 includes a data storage unit 30, a network communication unit 31, a short-range wireless communication unit 32, a display unit 33, a time measurement unit 34, a ticket right invalidation processing execution unit 35, and a ticket right valid. The processing execution unit 36 is included as a main component.
These are responsible for various data processing executed by the ticket 3, and are configured by the cooperation of the above-described hardware components constituting the ticket 3 and the installed program.

The data storage unit 30 stores and stores various types of information, and is mainly composed of an EEPROM 3e of an IC chip mounted on the ticket 3.
In the data stored in the data storage unit 30, ticket information, time information, right information, and the like are recorded in addition to various programs installed in advance to make the ticket 3 function as a ticket. .

The ticket information file is information for identifying the type and owner of the ticket, and is a data file having the same configuration as the ticket information file stored in the apparatus 1.
The time information file is a data file indicating the elapsed time since the start of the performance and the remaining time of the performance. This time information may be configured to include a time measuring means in the ticket and measure and update the time information, or information related to the time measured externally (for example, a server of an entertainment facility) from the server as an identification signal such as a radio wave The identification signal may be received by the ticket 3 and updated.
The right information file is a data file indicating information for determining whether or not the ticket can be used to enter the performance hall. For example, two types of information indicating whether the ticket is valid or invalid may be used, and the validity of the ticket may be determined based on whether or not the right information file exists.

The network communication unit 31 transmits and receives information through the apparatus 1 and the external communication network NT, and includes an EEPROM 3e, a CPU 3a, a ROM 3b, a RAM 3c, a communication interface 3d, and a communication program for the ticket 3.
Specifically, when the ticket information file is changed or when the right information file is changed, the information is transmitted / received to / from the apparatus 1 and synchronized.

The short-range wireless communication unit 32 performs data communication by non-contact communication or the like, and includes an EEPROM 3e, a CPU 3a, a ROM 3b, a RAM 3c, a communication interface 3d, and a communication program for the ticket 3.
Specifically, a ticket information file or the like is transmitted / received by holding a ticket 3 having an IC chip over an opposing device having a similar function.
Note that the type of short-range wireless communication is not limited to contactless communication, and may be other types of electric communication using radio waves, optical wireless communication such as infrared rays, and the like.

  The display unit 33 performs processing such as lighting and blinking of the display means 3g such as the LED 37 disposed on the surface of the ticket 3, and is configured by the EEPROM 3e, the CPU 3a, the ROM 3b, the RAM 3c, and the display means 3g of the ticket 3. Let

  The time measurement unit 34 measures the elapsed time of the performance itself, or obtains information from the outside and measures the time, and the EEPROM 3e, CPU 3a, ROM 3b, RAM 3c of the ticket 3, the communication interface 3d, and , Constituted by a communication program.

  The ticket right invalidation processing execution unit 35, when near field communication is performed between the ticket 3 possessed by the transferor and the ticket 3 possessed by the transferee, the rights information file of the ticket 3 possessed by the transferor Is made up of the EEPROM 3e of the ticket 3, the CPU 3a, the ROM 3b, the RAM 3c, the communication interface 3d, and the communication program.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of the ticket right invalidation process executed by the ticket right invalidation process execution unit 35.
As shown in FIG. 19, specifically, in the ticket right invalidation process, first, the right information file of the ticket is read from the data storage unit 30 to the RAM 3c (S301). Then, the contents of the right information file are changed by rewriting from valid to invalid (S302). Then, the rights information file whose validity has been rewritten is returned to the data storage unit 30 and stored (S303).
In this ticket right invalidation process, NULL may be input to the right information file, or the right information file itself may be deleted.

  The ticket right valid process execution unit 36 executes the right information file of the ticket 3 possessed by the transferee when short-range wireless communication is performed between the ticket 3 possessed by the transferor and the ticket 3 possessed by the transferee. Is made up of an EEPROM 3e, a CPU 3a, a ROM 3b, a RAM 3c, a communication interface 3d, and a communication program for the ticket 3.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of the ticket right valid process executed by the ticket right valid process execution unit 36.
As shown in FIG. 20, specifically, in the ticket right valid process, first, a ticket right information file is read from the data storage unit 30 to the RAM 3c (S401). Then, the contents of the right information file are changed by rewriting from invalid to valid (S402). Then, the rights information file whose validity has been rewritten is returned to the data storage unit 30 and stored (S403).
In the ticket right valid process, the right information itself may be generated.

<Ticket transfer method according to this embodiment>
Next, the ticket transfer method according to the present embodiment will be described.
The ticket transfer method according to the present embodiment is realized by using the apparatus 1 and the ticket 3 functioning as a computer. In other words, the ticket transfer process executed by the apparatus 1 and the ticket 3 is related to the present embodiment. Ticket transfer method is applied.

First, as a description of the ticket transfer method according to the present embodiment, a process flow by the apparatus 1 and each process in the process will be described.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a process flow of the apparatus 1 in the ticket transfer method.

The ticket transfer process by the apparatus 1 proceeds according to the flow shown in FIG.
First, the ticket transfer application receiving process execution unit 11 receives a ticket transfer application including transfer request information from the information terminal 2 operated by the transfer applicant (S501). When the ticket transfer application is accepted, the ticket price change process execution unit 12 performs a ticket price change process (S502). When the price of the ticket is changed, the ticket information display processing execution unit 13 displays the ticket information (S503).
Subsequently, the ticket transfer application receiving process execution unit 11 receives a ticket transfer application including transfer request information from the information terminal 2 operated by the transfer applicant (S504). When the settlement process is performed by the settlement process execution unit 18 (S505), the right holder of the ticket information is rewritten by the ticket right holder change process execution unit 14 (S506), and the right of the ticket is transferred.
The transferred ticket information is transmitted as data to the ticket 3 of both the transferor and the transferee by the ticket information transmission processing execution unit 15 (S507). Then, the message transmission process execution unit 16 transmits the fact that the ticket has been transferred to the information terminals 2 of both the transferor and the transferee as data (S508).

Next, after the transfer of the right of the ticket is established, the flow of processing operations when the transferor and the transferee enter / exit in the middle of the performance are shown in this apparatus 1, the ticket 3 possessed by the transferor, and the transferee. A description will be given in association with the ticket 3 possessed by.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing between the apparatus 1 and the ticket 3 on the assignor side and the assignee side in the ticket transfer method.

  First, when the time for the transferor's ticket right to end is approaching, the apparatus 1 transmits an exit notice to the transferer's ticket 3 through the external communication network NT (S601). The exit notice is information for causing the ticket 3 to perform a predetermined operation. Upon receiving the exit notice, the ticket 3 emits an LED 37 or emits a warning sound. The transferor possessing the ticket 3 is informed that the right of the ticket will soon be terminated, that is, that the expiration date of the ticket will expire.

  When the transferor leaves the box office in accordance with the notification, the transfer history is recorded in the data storage unit 30 of the ticket 3 (S602), and the ticket 3 sends the exit information to the apparatus 1 through the external communication network NT. Transmit (S603).

  Upon receiving the exit information transmitted from the assigner's ticket 3, the device 1 temporarily records the information in the RAM 1c and the like, and transmits an admission notification to the assignee's ticket 3 through the external communication network NT. (S604). The admission notice is information for causing the ticket 3 to perform a predetermined operation. Upon receiving the admission notice, the ticket 3 emits an LED 37 or emits a warning sound. Then, the transferee is notified that the ticket 3 has made it possible to enter the box office.

Next, the transferor and the transferee meet near the entrance / exit of the box office, and perform short-range wireless communication between the tickets by touching or holding each other's tickets 3 (S605, S606).
At this time, the above-mentioned ticket right invalidation process is executed for the ticket 3 possessed by the transferor (S607), and the above-mentioned ticket right valid process is executed for the ticket 3 possessed by the transferee (S608).
In order to make it easy for the transferee and the transferee to join, for example, a ticket exchange space may be set in advance near a part of the entrance / exit of the exhibition hall, and the above operation may be performed by visiting the place.

When the right information of the ticket 3 possessed by the transferee becomes valid, the transferee can enter the exhibition hall by the ticket 3. When the transferee enters the venue for the performance, the admission history is recorded in the data storage unit 30 of the ticket 3 (S609), and the admission information is transmitted to the present apparatus 1 through the external communication network NT (S610).
When receiving the entrance information transmitted from the assignee's ticket 3, the apparatus 1 reads and updates the ticket information stored in the data storage unit 10 (S611).
In this way, by managing the entrance and exit of both the transferor and the transferee, it is possible to transfer the ticket properly, and to prevent multiple people from entering the same time zone with one ticket. it can.

<About the second embodiment>
In the embodiment described above (hereinafter referred to as the first embodiment), the ticket transfer system S includes the apparatus 1, the information terminal 2, and the ticket 3, and after the ticket right is transferred, The transferor and the transferee meet directly at the entertainment venue and touch the tickets.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIG.

FIG. 23 is a conceptual diagram showing a schematic configuration of a ticket transfer system S according to the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 23, the ticket transfer system S of the second embodiment is the first in that it has a reading device 4 that is a device that can read and rewrite information stored in a ticket during its configuration. It is different from the embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an operation image of the ticket transfer system S according to the second embodiment, and particularly shows the entrance / exit of the transferor and the transferee after the transfer of the right of the ticket is established. FIG.
In the first embodiment, after the transfer of the right of the ticket is established, the transferor and the transferee meet directly at the performance hall to contact or hold each other's tickets and transmit / receive ticket information by short-range wireless communication. It was. However, in this second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the transferor and the transferee indirectly send and receive ticket information via the reader 4 when entering and leaving. As a result of this action, the right of the transferor side ticket becomes invalid and the right of the transferee side ticket becomes valid.
Then, the transferor leaves the venue, and the transferee enters the venue.

Next, the detailed configuration of the reading device 4 will be described.
FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the reading device 4.
As shown in FIG. 25, the reading device 4 includes a CPU 4a as a calculation unit that performs control and data calculation / processing, a ROM 4b as a read-only storage device, a RAM 4c as a main memory (main storage device), and the present device 1. , A communication interface (indicated as a communication I / F in FIG. 25) 4d for transmitting / receiving data to / from communicable devices such as the information terminal 2 and the ticket 3 and a hard disk drive (HDD in FIG. 25) as an auxiliary storage device 4e, an input device 4f, and an output device 4g as constituent elements.

Various programs are installed in the reading device 4 in advance, and these programs are read and executed by the CPU 4a, so that the function as the reading device 4 for managing entrance / exit of the ticket 3 is exhibited. Become.
In the second embodiment, various data are stored in a storage device mounted on the reading device 4, specifically, the hard disk drive 4e. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various data and the like are stored. The storage device to be stored may be a device separate from the reading device 4, for example, may be configured to read from the device 1 each time using the data storage unit 10 of the device 1, A database server that can communicate with the reading device 4 may be used as a storage device.
In the second embodiment, the reading apparatus 4 is installed separately from the apparatus 1. However, the apparatus 1 can be used with the function of the reading apparatus 4. In that case, it is preferable to install this apparatus 1 in the vicinity of the entrance / exit of an entertainment hall.

  The hardware configuration of the reading device 4 is as described above. Hereinafter, the configuration of the reading device 4 will be described again from the functional aspect with reference to FIG. The reading device 4 has a function of detecting the passage of a ticket and executing a process of changing the ticket right to valid or invalid, in other words, has a part responsible for the function.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the configuration of the reading device 4 in terms of functions.
As shown in FIG. 26, the reading device 4 includes a data storage unit 40, a network communication unit 41, a short-range wireless communication unit 42, and a ticket right information switching process execution unit 43 as main components.
These are responsible for various data processing executed by the reading device 4, and are configured by the cooperation of the above-described hardware components constituting the reading device 4 and the installed program.

  The data storage unit 40 has the same configuration as that of the apparatus 1 described above. The data storage unit 40 stores a ticket information file in addition to various programs installed in advance to operate as the reading device 4. Yes.

The network communication unit 41 transmits / receives information to / from the apparatus 1 and the like through the external communication network NT, and includes an HDD 4e, a CPU 4a, a ROM 4b, a RAM 4c, a communication interface 4d, and a communication program.
Specifically, when the ticket information file is changed, information is transmitted / received to / from the apparatus 1 and synchronized.

The short-range wireless communication unit 42 performs data communication with the ticket 3 by non-contact communication or the like, and includes a HDD 4e, a CPU 4a, a ROM 4b, a RAM 4c, a communication interface 4d, and a communication program.
Specifically, the ticket 3 including the IC chip is held over the short-range wireless communication unit 42, and the ticket information file and the like are transmitted and received.
Note that the type of short-range wireless communication is not limited to contactless communication, and may be other types of electric communication using radio waves, optical wireless communication such as infrared rays, and the like as long as the method can transmit and receive information with the ticket 3. Good.

  The ticket right information switching processing execution unit 43 performs processing to change the right information file stored in the data storage unit 30 of the ticket 3 to valid or invalid when short-distance wireless communication with the ticket 3 is performed. And includes an HDD 4e, a CPU 4a, a ROM 4b, a RAM 4c, a communication interface 4d, and a communication program.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the flow of the ticket right information switching process executed by the ticket right information switching process execution unit 43.
As shown in FIG. 27, specifically, in the ticket right information switching process, first, a ticket information file and a right information file are extracted from the data storage unit 30 of the ticket 3 and read out to the RAM 4c (S701). Then, it is determined whether or not the right holder of the ticket information has been changed, that is, whether or not the ticket right transfer has been performed and the ticket right information is to be changed (S702).

When the ticket right transfer is performed (S702: YES), it is determined whether or not the ticket right information is valid (S703).
If the ticket right information is valid at this point, that is, if it is the ticket 3 possessed by the transferor (S703: YES), the right information file read in the RAM 4c is changed by rewriting from valid to invalid. (S704).
On the other hand, if the right information of the ticket is invalid at this point, that is, if it is the ticket 3 possessed by the assignee (S703: NO), the right information file read into the RAM 4c is rewritten from invalid to valid. Change (S705).

Then, the rights information file and the ticket information file whose validity has been rewritten are returned to the data storage unit 30 of the ticket 3 and stored (S706).
On the other hand, if the ticket has not been transferred to the right of the ticket (S702: NO), the ticket information file and the right information file read into the data storage unit 30 of the ticket 3 are processed without any processing. The data is stored in the data storage unit 30 of the ticket 3 (S706).

Next, in the second embodiment, during the performance of the box office, the flow of processing operations when the transferor and the transferee enter and leave are shown as follows: the apparatus 1, the reader 4, the ticket 3 possessed by the transferor, and the transferee A description will be given in association with the ticket 3 possessed by.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing performed by the apparatus 1, the reader 4, the assigner side, and the assignee side ticket 3 in the ticket transfer method.

  First, when the time for the transferor's ticket right to end approaches, the apparatus 1 transmits a notice of exit notice to the transferer's ticket 3 through the external communication network NT (S801). The exit notice is information for causing the ticket 3 to perform a predetermined operation. Upon receiving the exit notice, the ticket 3 emits an LED 37 or emits a warning sound. The transferor is informed that the ticket right will end soon, that is, the ticket will expire.

In accordance with the notification, the transferor performs short-range wireless communication with the reader 4 by touching or holding the reader 4 when leaving or after leaving the box office (S802).
When the reading device 4 performs short-distance wireless communication with the transferor's ticket 3, that is, when it detects the passage of the transferor's ticket 3, the right information of the transferor's ticket 3 is obtained by the above-described ticket right information switching process. Is changed from valid to invalid (S803). Then, the transferer's exit of the ticket 3 is recorded (S804), and the exit information is transmitted to the present apparatus 1 through the external communication network NT (S805).

  Upon receiving the exit information transmitted from the reading device 4, the device 1 temporarily records the information in the RAM 1c or the like, and transmits an admission notification to the assignee's ticket 3 through the external communication network NT ( S806). The admission notice is information for causing the ticket 3 to perform a predetermined operation. Upon receiving the admission notice, the ticket 3 emits an LED 37 or emits a warning sound. Then, the transferee is notified that the ticket 3 has made it possible to enter the box office.

In accordance with the notification, the assignee performs short-range wireless communication with the reader 4 by touching or holding the reader 4 before entering or entering the box office (S807).
When the reading device 4 performs short-distance wireless communication with the assignee's ticket 3, that is, when it detects the passage of the assignee's ticket 3, the reader's ticket 3's right information of the assignee's ticket 3 is detected by the above-described ticket right information switching process. Is changed from invalid to valid (S808). Then, the entrance of the transferee's ticket 3 is recorded (S809), and the entrance information is transmitted to the present apparatus 1 through the external communication network NT (S810).
When receiving the entrance information transmitted from the reading device 4, the device 1 reads the ticket information stored in the data storage unit 10 and updates the information (S811).

  The above embodiment is merely an example for facilitating understanding of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention. The present invention can be changed and improved without departing from the gist thereof, and the present invention includes the equivalents thereof.

1 This device (ticket transfer support device)
2 Information terminal 3 Ticket terminal 4 Reading device 10 Data storage unit 10a Personal information database 10b Ticket information database 11 Ticket transfer application acceptance processing execution unit 12 Ticket price change processing execution unit 13 Ticket information display processing execution unit 14 Ticket right holder change processing execution Unit 15 Ticket information transmission processing execution unit 16 Message transmission processing execution unit 17 Entrance / exit information recording processing execution unit 18 Settlement processing execution unit 30 Data storage unit 31 Network communication unit 32 Short-range wireless communication unit 33 Display unit 34 Time measurement unit 35 Ticket Rights invalid process execution part 36 Ticket right valid process execution part 37 LED
40 Data storage unit 41 Network communication unit 42 Short-range wireless communication unit 43 Ticket right information switching processing execution unit S Ticket transfer system

Claims (11)

A ticket composed of a computer device having at least a calculation unit, a storage unit, and an output unit,
The storage unit indicates ticket information indicating at least a ticket price and a right holder for each predetermined time obtained by dividing a holding time of a box office into a predetermined number, and indicates an elapsed time from the start of the box office or a remaining time of the box office Storing time information and right information indicating validity of the right of the ticket;
The computer device includes:
A display unit for displaying at least one of the ticket information, the time information, or the right information in an identifiable manner;
A short-range wireless communication unit that transmits and receives the ticket information to and from other computer devices by short-range wireless communication;
When the ticket information is transmitted to the other computer device, the right information is read from the storage unit, and a right invalidation processing execution unit that executes invalidation processing for changing the right information and invalidating the right of the ticket When,
When receiving the ticket information from the other computer device, the right valid process executing unit that reads the right information from the storage unit and executes a valid process for changing the right information and validating the right of the ticket When,
A ticket characterized by comprising:   The ticket according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays at least one of the ticket information, the time information, and the right information so as to be identifiable by a color change.   The ticket according to claim 1, wherein the ticket includes an IC tag.   The ticket according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the ticket comprises a wearable terminal. A ticket transfer support device configured by a computer device having at least a calculation unit, a storage unit, and an output unit connected to a ticket via a communication network, and transferring the right of the ticket from a transfer applicant to a transfer applicant. ,
The storage unit stores ticket information indicating at least a ticket price and a right holder every predetermined time obtained by dividing the holding time of the performance into a predetermined number,
The computer device includes:
A price change processing execution unit for reading the ticket information from the storage unit and executing a price change process for changing the ticket price;
Right holder change processing for receiving a transfer application from the transfer applicant or the transfer applicant, reading the ticket information from the storage unit, and changing the right holder from the transfer applicant to the transfer applicant in a predetermined time unit. Right holder change processing execution unit for executing
A ticket transfer support apparatus, comprising: a ticket information transmission process execution unit that executes a ticket information transmission process for transmitting the ticket information in which the right holder is changed to the ticket.   The ticket transfer support device according to claim 5, wherein the price change processing execution unit changes the ticket price in accordance with an elapsed time from the start of the show or a remaining time of the show. The computer device includes:
A short-range wireless communication unit that detects passage of the ticket;
A ticket validity switching process execution unit that disables the right when the ticket right is valid and detects the right when the ticket right is invalid, when detecting the passage of the ticket;
The ticket transfer support device according to claim 5 or 6, further comprising: A ticket transfer method in which a computer having at least a calculation unit, a storage unit, and an output unit connected to a ticket via a communication network transfers the right of the ticket from a transfer applicant to a transfer applicant,
The computer is
A storage step of storing in the storage unit ticket information indicating at least a ticket price and a right holder for each predetermined time obtained by dividing the holding time of the box office into a predetermined number;
A price change processing step of reading the ticket information from the storage unit and executing a price change process for changing the ticket price;
Right holder change processing for receiving a transfer application from the transfer applicant or the transfer applicant, reading the ticket information from the storage unit, and changing the right holder from the transfer applicant to the transfer applicant in a predetermined time unit. Right holder change processing step to execute,
And a ticket information transmission step of executing a ticket information transmission process for transmitting the ticket information with the changed right holder to the ticket.   9. The ticket transfer method according to claim 8, wherein the price change processing step changes the ticket price according to an elapsed time from the start of the show or a remaining time of the show. The computer is
A short-range wireless communication step of detecting passage of the ticket;
A ticket validity switching process for detecting the passage of the ticket, invalidating the right when the ticket right is valid, and validating the right when the ticket right is invalid;
The ticket transfer method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that: A ticket configured by a computer device having at least a calculation unit, a storage unit, and an output unit,
Ticket information indicating at least the ticket price and the right holder for each predetermined time obtained by dividing the holding time of the performance into a predetermined number, time information indicating the elapsed time since the start of the performance or the remaining time of the performance, and A storage step of storing, in the storage unit, right information indicating validity of the right of the ticket;
A display step of displaying at least one of the ticket information, the time information or the right information in an identifiable manner;
A short-range wireless communication step of transmitting and receiving the ticket information to and from another computer device by short-range wireless communication;
A rights invalidation processing step of executing the invalidation processing for invalidating the rights of the ticket by reading the rights information from the storage unit and changing the rights information when the ticket information is transmitted to the other computer device; ,
When receiving the ticket information from the other computer device, the right valid processing step for reading the right information from the storage unit and executing the valid process for validating the ticket right by changing the right information When,
The ticket transfer method characterized by performing.

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