JP6616587B2 - Facility user management apparatus and facility user management system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a facility user management apparatus and a facility user management system, and more particularly, can process sales data related to a purchaser and use a temporary connection service to the Internet provided to the purchaser at a location. The present invention relates to a facility user management apparatus and a facility user management system that provide services.

Currently, services are provided by many public wireless LAN operators.
In public wireless LAN, wireless access points are installed at various spots such as coffee shops, stations, and airports, and users can receive Internet connection services via wireless LAN at the spots where the wireless access points are installed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
In the case of Patent Document 1, in response to a request from a mobile terminal of a user subscribed to an Internet service provider, a temporary use right with a usage condition is issued to the mobile terminal, and a specific wireless access is issued. This is a public wireless LAN system that enables the mobile terminal to be connected to the Internet via a point.

However, the public wireless LAN provided by the system of Patent Document 1 is premised on a paid service that requires a prior contract, that is, a service accompanying the service of an Internet service provider.
As in this example, there are fewer free network services in Japan compared to overseas. There is a limited number of temporary access services to the Internet in limited places, such as major railway stations and international airport facilities, but the number is not large. In most cases, the temporary connection service to the Internet itself is charged, or it is a service accompanying the paid service.
In general, especially for travelers from overseas and temporary users, there is a high threshold until an internet connection service becomes available.

JP 2006-203329 A

On the other hand, it is easy to confirm whether the information is accurate, although the temporary connection service to the free Internet requires the input of contents related to personal information such as an e-mail address at the start of use. Not. For example, when a temporary connection service to the Internet is used for the purpose of antisocial acts, it is necessary to take appropriate measures such as tracking users.
The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and can be temporarily performed by an easy operation at a place related to purchase of goods or use of a service without a prior contract with a public wireless LAN operator or the like. It is to realize a facility user management apparatus that can be used and is provided for an Internet connection service that can be inquired and traced by a user.

The present invention relates to a data processing unit that processes data for each user related to purchase, use of the service, or entry / exit to the place with respect to a plurality of users who use the place related to purchase of goods or provision of services, and An input unit that accepts input of identification information unique to the user, and provides login information for the user to log in to a temporary connection service to the Internet provided at the location, including the identification information A facility user management apparatus comprising: a login information providing unit that outputs data and information on the purchase, the service, or the entrance / exit, and the output of the login information in a print or display form. .
In addition, the present invention enables a POS terminal or an electronic cash register as the facility user management apparatus and a portable communication terminal held by the user at the location to be temporarily connected to the Internet using the login information. A facility user management system including an internet connection unit is provided.

The facility user management apparatus according to the present invention includes an information output unit that outputs, in print or display form, log-in information including identification information unique to a user together with the data related to the service or the entrance / exit. It is possible to realize a facility user management apparatus for an Internet connection service that can be temporarily used by a simple operation in a place related to purchase or use of a service and that can be inquired and traced by a user.
The facility user management system also has the same effect as the facility user management device.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a public wireless LAN according to the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of each apparatus in the public wireless LAN shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows a different structure of public wireless LAN which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the procedure regarding use of public wireless LAN shown in FIG. (first half) It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the procedure regarding use of public wireless LAN shown in FIG. (Latter half) FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a mobile communication terminal of a user who wants to use in the procedures of FIGS. It is explanatory drawing which described the procedure shown in FIG.4 and FIG.5 in more detail. (initial) It is explanatory drawing which described the procedure shown in FIG.4 and FIG.5 in more detail. (Medium term) It is explanatory drawing which described the procedure shown in FIG.4 and FIG.5 in more detail. (Late) It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the item stored in the user database shown in FIGS. It is explanatory drawing of the procedure which assumed the user information of the aspect different from FIGS. (first half) It is explanatory drawing of the procedure which assumed the user information of the aspect different from FIGS. (Latter half)

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the following description is an illustration in all the points, Comprising: It should not be interpreted as limiting this invention.
The facility user management apparatus according to the present invention performs management for facility users for each user. In the case where the facility sells products or provides services, the facility user management device also includes a device that performs accounting processing associated with the sale of products or the provision of services. A typical example of an apparatus that performs accounting processing is an ECR (electronic cash register), a POS terminal, an order terminal, or the like. Further, as will be described later, a parking ticket issuing device installed in a parking lot is also included in the facility user management device. Here, each user is not necessarily limited to one person, but means to be distinguished from other users as a unit.

  The facility user management apparatus according to the present invention includes an information output unit, but preferably includes a printing device or a display device as the information output unit. In the case of an ECR or POS terminal, it can be said that a device having a receipt issuing function or a device connected to a receipt issuing machine includes an information output unit. If the parking ticket light emitting device includes a printer that prints the parking ticket, it can be said that the parking ticket light emitting device includes an information output unit. ECR, POS terminal, order terminal or parking ticket issuing device as a facility user management device is a login for temporarily connecting to the Internet via a public wireless LAN that can be used in the store or facility where they are installed Provide information. Functionally, the information output unit is included in the facility use management apparatus, but may be physically separate. For example, a POS terminal as a facility user management device and a printing device may be separate, or the POS terminal and the display device may be separate.

Hereinafter, a POS terminal will be mainly described as an example with reference to the drawings. The same can be applied to other facility user management apparatuses.
A user who wishes to use the public wireless LAN 10 (see FIG. 1) presents identification documents 31 for certifying his / her identity, such as a passport, a membership card linked to personal information, and a driving license. As a result, login information necessary for temporarily logging in to the public wireless LAN 10 can be obtained.
The public wireless LAN 10 in this embodiment does not have to be for the purpose of charging users or collecting usage fees. Rather, it may be positioned as one service provided for attracting customers or advertising in places such as stores where the facility user management apparatus is installed.

The public wireless LAN 10 may be installed by a communication company or the like (Internet service provider) that provides an Internet connection service, but rather is installed by a store 41 or a facility such as a fast food restaurant. It may be. The operator of the store 41 or the facility installs the wireless access point 15 in the store 41 after making a contract with an Internet service provider. A customer visiting the store 41 provides a communication environment (hereinafter also referred to as a wireless spot) in which the customer's mobile communication terminal 17 can be temporarily connected to the Internet 11 via the wireless access point 15. The customers in this specification may include not only regular customers of the store 41 but also customers who visit the store only once and customers who do not make transactions related to products or services just by visiting the store. That is, the customer is not used in a narrow sense such as a familiar customer or a good customer, but in a broad sense such as a visitor to the store 41.
The customer wishes to use the wireless spot when making an account at the store 41 and presents identification documents such as a passport. A customer at the store 41 reads the presented identification card 31 with a camera, a scanner, or the like, and extracts identification information unique to the customer. The camera or scanner is provided in the facility user management apparatus or connected to the facility user management apparatus. In this embodiment, the passport as the identification document 31 is read by the scanner 27 connected to the POS terminal 25.
A customer who wishes to use the public wireless LAN 10 is also referred to as a user who wishes to use it. Further, a customer who wishes to use and acquires a temporary use right is also called a user. Therefore, the same person may be called a customer, a user who wants to use it, or a user depending on the situation.

  The POS terminal 25 generates data (login information) related to the access right to the public wireless LAN 10 including the setting and period for logging in to the public wireless LAN 10. The login information includes identification information associated with the identification document 31 presented by the customer. Furthermore, a dedicated bar code (a two-dimensional bar code is assumed as an aspect, but not limited thereto) is generated based on the data, and the bar code is printed on the receipt 33 issued by the POS terminal 25. The contents of the receipt are preferably printed together with the settlement data when the customer makes an account at the store 41 as well as simple login information.

The customer who has finished the transaction causes the mobile communication terminal 17 owned by the customer to read the barcode printed on the receipt 33. Thereby, it is possible to log in to the public wireless LAN 10 via the wireless access point 15 installed in the store 41 and connect to the Internet.
An Internet service provider that provides an Internet connection service for the public wireless LAN 10 provides the Internet connection service in a form in which user identification information is linked.
According to this aspect, it is possible to inquire and track users even for a temporary Internet connection service, and a highly secure public wireless LAN system is provided. For the store 41, the public wireless LAN 10 is constructed using the POS terminal 25 and the like, which are necessary for the cash registration process, and the in-store LAN, and the customer can use the Internet connection service to appeal the service to the customer. .

<< Device configuration of public wireless LAN >>
(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, an example of a detailed configuration of the public wireless LAN according to this embodiment will be described. The public wireless LAN according to this embodiment is also an aspect of a facility user management system.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a public wireless LAN according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the access point host device 13 and the host device (ECR / POS host device 23) of the facility user management apparatus (ECR or POS terminal) are independent devices.

  The public wireless LAN 10 in FIG. 1 includes an access point host device 13 and a wireless access point 15 as components, and allows a customer's mobile communication terminal 17 to connect to the Internet 11 through the wireless access point 15. The access point host device 13 and the wireless access point 15 function as an Internet connection unit. Furthermore, the POS terminal 25 or ECR 29, ECR / POS host machine 23 and in-store LAN 21 used in the store 41 are included in the constituent elements. The POS terminal 25 or the ECR 29, the ECR / POS host machine 23, and the access point host machine 13 are connected to the in-store LAN, and are connected to the Internet via the access point host machine 13. The ECR / POS host machine 23 and the access point host machine 13 are installed in the in-store backyard 43.

There may be a sales / inventory management database 19 a on the Internet 11 that aggregates the accounting data of the store 41. Alternatively or in addition, a sales / inventory management database 19b may exist on the in-store LAN 21. For example, the sales / inventory management database 19a on the Internet 11 exists in the franchise headquarters, and is connected to the POS terminal 25 of each store to manage sales and inventory.
The sales / inventory management database 19b on the in-store LAN 21 manages sales and stock in the store 41.
The access point host device 13 manages temporary users connected to the wireless access point 15 and performs processing such as permitting access to the Internet 11. The access point host device 13 receives a request for temporary use (temporary use right) of the public wireless LAN 10 from the ECR 29 or the POS terminal 25 to the customer. The request includes user identification information read by a camera or a scanner.

  In response to the request, the access point host device 13 refers to a user information database (not shown in FIG. 1). The user information database is a database in which data of persons who should refuse to use a public wireless LAN are stored in advance in association with identification information (for example, passport number of passport, date of birth, name, face photograph, etc.) It is. The user information database may be stored in the access point host device 13 or may be in a server on the Internet 11. As a different aspect, the user information database may be in a server connected to the in-store LAN 21 together with the access point host device 13.

  As a result of referring to the user information database, if the user who requests permission to use the public wireless LAN 10 is not registered in the user information database, the access point host device 13 determines to permit login to the public wireless LAN 10. To do. The access point host device 13 generates data for permitting temporary login to the public wireless LAN 10 in association with the identification information transmitted from the ECR 29 or the POS terminal 25. The data related to the temporary use right includes an ID, a password, and a connection setting necessary for login. Further, login information to be provided to the user may be generated from those data. In this embodiment, the login information is two-dimensional barcode data to be printed on a receipt when a temporary use right is given to a user who wants to use. However, login information may be passed to the user other than in the form of a two-dimensional barcode. For example, the login procedure may be printed on the receipt as character data. In that case, the character data corresponds to login information. Then, the access point host device 13 returns data or login information related to the temporary use right to the ECR 29 or the POS terminal 25 that transmitted the request.

A scanner 27 for reading an image is connected to the POS terminal 25. The POS terminal 25 extracts identification information related to the user who wishes to use from the identification documents 31 presented by a customer (user who wants to use the public wireless LAN 10) and read by the scanner 27. Then, a request for permission to use the public wireless LAN 10 is transmitted to the access point host device 13. If permission is obtained, the POS terminal 25 prints the login information on the receipt. In this embodiment, the POS terminal 25 prints a two-dimensional barcode in which a setting and a period related to login to the public wireless LAN 10 provided by the store 41 are embedded in a receipt to be printed at the time of payment or together with the receipt. To do.
The ECR 29 is an electronic cash register installed in the store 41 in place of the POS terminal 25 or together with the POS terminal 25. In FIG. 1, the ECR 29 includes a scanner that reads an image of the identification document 31. However, even if the ECR 29 is not equipped with a scanner, it is possible to manually input characters and numbers (for example, passport number, date of birth, name, etc.) related to the identification information described in the identification document 31. Can be considered.

The ECR 29 extracts the identification information related to the user who wishes to use from the identification documents read by the scanner, and transmits a request for permission to use the public wireless LAN 10 to the access point host device 13. If permission is obtained, the ECR 29 prints the login information on the receipt. In this embodiment, as with the POS terminal 25, a two-dimensional barcode in which settings and periods related to login to the public wireless LAN 10 are embedded is printed on a receipt printed at the time of payment or together with the receipt.
The mobile communication terminal 17 is a mobile communication terminal such as a smart phone, a tablet terminal, or a mobile computer owned by a user who desires to use the mobile communication terminal 17. The user who wishes to use can log in to the public wireless LAN 10 by reading the two-dimensional barcode printed on the receipt 33 with the camera provided in the mobile communication terminal 17.
Each device is provided with hardware resources such as a memory, a real-time clock, an input / output interface circuit, and a communication interface circuit, with a CPU or microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as CPU as a representative) as the center. The device operated by the user includes a display device such as a liquid crystal display and an LED lamp, and an operation device such as a touch panel and operation keys. And the function of each apparatus is implement | achieved when CPU runs the processing program previously stored in memory.

≪Functional configuration of public wireless LAN≫
Next, the configuration of the public wireless LAN 10 is shown from a functional viewpoint.
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram focusing on processing executed by each device in the public wireless LAN 10 shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the access point host device 13 includes, as functional processing blocks, a WAN communication unit 13a that processes communication connection with a wide area network and an access point communication unit 13c that performs communication with the wireless access point 15. . In this embodiment, the Internet 11 is assumed as a wide area network. This is because the Internet is widely used as a typical wide area network today. In addition, a user management unit 13b that manages customers connected to the wireless access point 15, that is, users of the public wireless LAN 10, is provided.

When the user management unit 13b receives a request for the use of the public wireless LAN 10 from the POS terminal 25 via the ECR / POS host device 23, the user management unit 13b determines whether or not the login information can be issued. When permitting the issuance of login information, a user ID to be included in the login information is issued. A block for executing processing relating to the issuance of the user ID is shown as a user ID issuing unit 13d.
In connection with the determination, the user information storage unit 13e stores in advance identification information of a person who should be permitted to use the public wireless LAN 10 or a person who should not be permitted. As a different aspect, the user information storage unit 13e may be stored in a server on the Internet 11.

The user ID issuing unit 13d refers to the user information storage unit 13e for determination.
When the user management unit 13b determines that the use permission of the public wireless LAN 10 is given, the user management unit 13b assigns the ID and password for temporary use in association with the user identification information received from the POS terminal 25 together with the request. It is issued and returned to the POS terminal 25 that issued the request together with data indicating connection settings and a connection destination. The identification information is information extracted by reading the identification card of the applicant. Furthermore, the user management unit 13b associates the user information related to the user who has given permission for use with the identification information of the user who wants to use the user, and then the period during which the user can use the public wireless LAN 10 Management and access authority. The access authority includes an upper limit of communication data amount, an access destination or access content restriction set for security or service rank reasons.

The access point communication unit 13c is connected to the wireless access point 15 installed in the store via a store LAN 21 by wire.
The ECR / POS host machine 23 includes a sales / inventory management unit 23a, a customer information management unit 23b, and a communication unit 23c as functional processing blocks. The sales / inventory management unit 23a includes a store sales information storage unit 23d and a store inventory information storage unit 23e. The store sales information storage unit 23d is data related to sales of the store 41 and its aggregation. The store inventory information storage unit 23e is data relating to management of inventory of the store 41, ordering of products, and the like.
The sales / inventory management unit 23a performs sales price management and inventory management of products in the store 41. Then, the data related to the deposit / withdrawal registered in the POS terminal 25 is totaled and the accounting data is managed.
The customer information management unit 23b manages customer information related to money registration processing of the POS terminal 25. For example, the store visit history and purchase history of customers who are members of the store 41 are managed. Further, when a request for the temporary use right of the public wireless LAN 10 is sent from the POS terminal 25, the request is transferred to the access point host device 13, and the result is transferred to the POS terminal 25, and the requesting user's Associate identification information as an element of customer information of the corresponding customer. Then, the request and result of the temporary use right are managed for the customer.

The communication unit 23 c communicates with the access point host device 13 installed in the in-store backyard 43 and the POS terminal 25 of the store 41 via the in-store LAN 21.
The wireless access point 15 includes a wired communication unit 15a, an access management unit 15b, and a wireless communication unit 15c as functional processing blocks. The access management unit 15b includes a login user information storage unit 15d.
The wired communication unit 15 a is a communication interface that performs communication with the access point host device 13 via the in-store LAN 21. The wireless communication unit 15 c is a communication interface that controls wireless connection with the mobile communication terminal 17 used by the user who has obtained the temporary use right at the store 41.
The access management unit 15b has a login request via the wireless communication unit 15c, and the user ID and password associated with the login request match the combination of the user ID and password issued by the access point host device 13. In this case, the login and access of the requesting mobile communication terminal 17 are permitted. Then, a communication log related to the permitted user ID is recorded and saved.

The POS terminal 25 includes a communication unit 25a, a data processing unit 25b, an input unit 25c, a connection information generation unit 25d, and an information output unit 25e as functional processing blocks.
The communication unit 25 a communicates with the ECR / POS host machine 23 installed in the in-store backyard 43 via the in-store LAN 21.
The data processing unit 25b executes a cash registration process for each customer, a process related to customer information, and a process when the customer wishes to use the public wireless LAN 10. Of these processes, the money registration process is executed by the money registration processing unit 25f. Note that processing related to the generation of login information is executed by a connection information generation unit 25d described later. Here, each customer is not necessarily limited to one customer, but means a mode in which each customer is distinguished from other customers. For example, in the case of accounting processing, parent and child shopping is grouped as one accounting processing, but is distinguished from accounting for others.
The input unit 25c accepts input of data related to the cash registration process and accepts input of identification information related to the identification document 31 presented by a customer who desires to use the public wireless LAN 10.

The input unit 25c includes an image reading unit 25g and a key input unit 25h. The image reading unit 25g accepts input of data read by the scanner 27, for example, an image data of a barcode attached to a product or identification card 31. The key input unit 25h receives an input from an input key (not shown) provided in the POS terminal 25.
When the customer wishes to use the public wireless LAN 10 and receives a use permission reply from the access point host device 13, the connection information generation unit 25 d receives the user ID, password, connection destination and connection attached to the reply. Login information is generated based on the setting data. Then, the generated login information is printed on the printing unit 25k so that it can be provided to the customer who wants to use it. When the access point host device 13 generates login information, the printing unit 25k prints the received login information. Alternatively, as another mode (Embodiment 2), the login information is displayed on the display unit 25j so as to be presented to the customer who wants to use it.

The information output unit 25e outputs information to be presented to the customer and / or the store 41. The information output unit 25e includes a display unit 25j and a printing unit 25k. The display unit 25j displays information to be presented to the operator and the customer on the display device included in the POS terminal 25. The printing unit 25k prints settlement and login information on a receipt to be handed over to the customer. As another mode (Embodiment 3), login information may be printed separately from the receipt.
The mobile communication terminal 17 owned by the customer is a device that uses the public wireless LAN 10 although it is not included in the components of the public wireless LAN 10.

As shown in FIG. 2, the mobile communication terminal 17 includes a wireless communication unit 17a, a processing unit 17b, a login information reading unit 17c, and a login information storage unit 17d.
The wireless communication unit 17 a communicates with the wireless access point 15. The processing unit 17b performs processing related to application execution and user interface. The login information reading unit 17c reads the login information printed in the form of a two-dimensional barcode on the receipt 33 using hardware resources such as a camera. The login information storage unit 17d stores data obtained from the read login information in a memory device such as a flash memory or a RAM. The data includes a user ID, a password, a connection destination, and a connection setting.
The processing blocks and functions of each device have been described above. These functions are mainly realized by the CPU executing the processing program.
In FIG. 2, it is assumed that the POS terminal 25 is installed in the store 41, but when the ECR 29 is installed, each functional block exists in the ECR 29 instead of the POS terminal 25.

(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a different configuration of the public wireless LAN according to the present invention. The configuration shown in FIG. 3 is an aspect in which the ECR / POS host device 23 includes the functions of the access point host device 13 shown in FIG. When the ECR / POS host device 23 has the function of the access point host device 13 of FIG. 1 on the assumption that the ECR / POS host device 23 communicates with a server storing the sales / inventory management database 19a on the Internet, a public radio as shown in FIG. A LAN 10 is configured. In this aspect, the ECR / POS host machine 23 and the wireless access point 15 function as an Internet connection unit.

(Embodiment 5)
Furthermore, as a configuration different from FIG. 1, a mode in which the wireless access point 15 includes the function of the access point host device 13 shown in FIG.
In the device configurations of the fourth and fifth embodiments, the locations of the processing blocks in FIG. 3 change corresponding to the difference in the configuration from FIG. 1, but those functional block diagrams can be easily obtained by those skilled in the art from FIG. Therefore, the illustration is omitted. In this aspect, the wireless access point 15 functions as an Internet connection unit.

≪Procedure for using public wireless LAN≫
Next, an example of a procedure related to use of the public wireless LAN in FIG. 1 will be described.
As a usage pattern of the public wireless LAN 10 according to this embodiment, the following scene is assumed.
One example is a restaurant where a customer selects a menu when entering a store and performs accounting. For example, a fast food restaurant, a coffee shop, or the like is applicable. The store gives the customer the right to temporarily use the public wireless LAN 10 provided at the store when the customer performs accounting. The login information is printed on the receipt together with the payment details and handed to the customer. Alternatively, it may be displayed on the customer-facing display included in the POS terminal 25 during the accounting process. The customer logs in by logging in the login information printed on the receipt or displayed in the form of a two-dimensional barcode on the display with the camera of the mobile communication terminal 17 (see the above-described first to fifth embodiments).

  A different example is a use scene in a large-scale facility such as a shopping mall or a large store where a plurality of stores are contained in one building. According to the example, when entering a facility, the customer's identification information may be acquired and the temporary use right may be given to the customer. For example, when a customer enters a facility on a car, when the car enters the parking lot of the facility, the number described on the number plate of the car may be read and linked as identification information. And you may print the two-dimensional barcode of login information on the parking ticket issued in the case of warehousing (Embodiment 6). In this aspect, one piece of identification information called a license plate number is assigned to a customer who enters with one car. In that case, the customer is distinguished from other customers by the unit of the entered car.

  As a further different example, after a customer enters a large facility, a temporary use right may be acquired in the same manner as the above-mentioned fast food restaurant at the time of the first accounting (Embodiment 7).

4 and 5 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a procedure related to use of the public wireless LAN shown in FIG.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the mobile communication terminal of the user who wishes to use in the procedures of FIGS. 4 and 5.
In FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the left chain line frame indicates processing performed in relation to the customer's behavior, and the right chain line frame indicates processing performed in relation to the customer's behavior of the store 41. . In FIG. 6, the chain line frame on the left shows the processing performed in relation to the behavior of the customer, as in FIGS. Hereinafter, the processing procedure will be described with reference to FIG.
When the customer's identification card 31 such as a passport is presented by a customer who wants to use the public wireless LAN 10 (step C1) (step C1), the customer at the store 41 uses the scanner 27 for the identification card 31. The contents read or the contents described in the identification document 31 are key-input.

In a mode in which the scanner 27 is connected to the POS terminal 25, the scanner 27 reads the identification card 31 (step S1). The POS terminal 25 receives the input of the image read by the scanner 27 and extracts identification information by character recognition (step S2).
In the case of an order terminal that does not include the scanner 27 or an apparatus that does not have an image reading function, such as the ECR 29, a key input performed by the customer based on the presented identification card 31 is accepted (step S3).
A request for using the public wireless LAN 10 is transmitted to the access point host device 13 together with the customer identification information thus input. In the case of the POS terminal 25 or the ECR 29, it is transmitted via the in-store LAN 21. In the case of an order terminal, it is transmitted to the access point host device 13 via the wireless access point 15.

When receiving the use request, the access point host device 13 refers to the user information database using the identification information, and inquires the user who wants to use the identification information. The user information database may be stored in the access point host device 13 or may be stored in a server via the Internet 11. Then, if the use applicant is not a blacklist person, it is determined that the use may be permitted, and a temporary use right issuance process is performed (step B1). That is, a temporary use right permission instruction is returned to the request transmission source POS terminal 25 or the like, or data such as a connection destination or ID is returned, or login information in which the data is two-dimensionally barcoded is generated and the request transmission source is generated. To the POS terminal 25 or the like.
Then, the user information database is updated for the user who issued the temporary use right (step B2). Furthermore, the setting of the wireless access point 15 is updated with the update of the user information (step S6). When the wireless access point 15 receives a login request from the updated mobile communication terminal 17 of the user who wants to use it, the mobile communication terminal 17 responds to the mobile communication terminal 17 if it is a valid URL and valid ID related to the user information. Is set.

Upon receiving data such as connection destination and ID or login information in which they are two-dimensional barcoded from the access point host device 13, the POS terminal 25 or the like of the request transmission source generates login information from the data, Alternatively, a two-dimensional barcode is printed on the receipt using the received login information (step S4). Alternatively, the login information is displayed on the display unit and presented to the customer (step S5). For example, in the case of an order terminal having no printing function, the customer may present it to the customer with the two-dimensional barcode of the login information displayed on the screen.
The user who wants to use the user reads the login information printed on the receipt or presented with the display screen with the camera of the mobile communication terminal 17 he has (see the two-dimensional code scanner screen in FIG. 6). The mobile communication terminal 17 that has read the login information given in the form of a two-dimensional barcode accesses the login screen of the wireless access point 15 designated as the connection destination in the login information (step C2 in FIG. 4, wireless in FIG. 6). (See LAN connection screen). The login screen prompts the user to confirm whether to log in to the public wireless LAN 10 and to input information necessary for login (see step C3 in FIG. 4 and Web browser screens -1, 2 in FIG. 6). ). As an example of information necessary for login, in this embodiment, the passport nationality code and year of birth are requested.

Here, the two-dimensional barcode is merely an example of a specific form of login information.
When the mobile communication terminal 17 receives the information input by the user who wishes to use the log-in screen, the mobile communication terminal 17 transmits the received information to the wireless access point 15 (see step C4 in FIG. 5). The wireless access point 15 that has received the information checks whether valid information has been input. When a valid input is made, the access point host device 13 is notified to establish communication with the mobile communication terminal 17 and enable connection to the Internet 11 (see step S7 in FIG. 5).
Receiving the notification, the access point host device 13 updates the history of user information related to the user who has successfully logged in in step S7. That is, the user information database is updated (step B4). In this embodiment, the access point host device 13 starts measuring the login period of the user. Then, the fact that the login to the public wireless LAN 10 was successful is displayed on the screen of the mobile communication terminal 17 (see the Web browser screen-3 in FIG. 6).

Through these procedures, the mobile communication terminal 17 can use the public wireless LAN 10. That is, a temporary connection service to the Internet 11 can be used.
The access point host device 13 updates the user information of the user as time elapses while monitoring whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed during the login period (step B5). When a predetermined period elapses, the mobile communication terminal 17 is notified of this (see the Web browser screen 4 in FIG. 6), and the wireless access point 15 is instructed to disconnect communication. The wireless access point 15 disconnects the connection with the mobile communication terminal 17 according to the instruction (step B8).
Note that the temporary use right may be invalidated after the user performs a log-off operation using the mobile communication terminal 17 even before a predetermined period has elapsed after login. Alternatively, after the user moves out of the communication range of the wireless access point 15 and becomes unable to communicate, and after a predetermined period (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed, the temporary use right is invalidated. Good. However, the temporary use right may be valid until the predetermined period elapses even when the logoff operation or the movement outside the communication range is performed. In that case, re-login is possible.
As a different mode, the temporary use right may be effective until the user performs a logoff operation or the mobile communication terminal 17 moves out of the communication range without performing the time measurement after login.
The above is an example of the procedure relating to the use of the public wireless LAN 10.

7 to 9 are explanatory diagrams describing the above-described procedure in more detail. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of items stored in the user database shown in FIGS. FIG. 10 shows three examples (a), (b), and (c).
In particular, details of processing of the user management unit 13b of the access point host device 13 are shown. 7 to 9, the user information database stores a so-called black list corresponding to identification information based on the description of the passport or the like in advance, and whether or not the user who wants to use the public wireless LAN 10 is a person corresponding to the black list. Issue a temporary use right after confirming. As illustrated in FIG. 10, the identification information includes passport information stored in an IC chip embedded in the passport (see FIG. 10A) and passport information described in the passport (see FIG. 10B), It is information stored in an IC chip embedded in a car driver's license or information described in a car driver's license (see FIG. 10C).

  Furthermore, FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are explanatory diagrams of procedures assuming user information in a mode different from that in FIGS. 11 and 12, the user information database is a store member database, and a history of whether or not a user who has desired use has caused trouble with the store 41 or other customers in the store 41 in the past. That is, after confirming whether or not there is a nuisance user, a temporary use right is issued.

As mentioned above,
(I) The facility user management apparatus according to the present invention provides, for a plurality of users who use a place related to purchase of goods or provision of services, for each user related to the purchase, use of the service, or entry / exit to the place. A data processing unit for processing the data, an input unit for receiving input of identification information unique to the user, and the user for a temporary connection service to the Internet provided at the location, including the identification information A login information providing unit that provides login information for logging in, and an information output unit that outputs the login information in print or display form together with the data related to the purchase, the service, or the entrance / exit. To do.

Furthermore, the preferable aspect of this invention is demonstrated.
(Ii) The information output unit may print data relating to the purchase or use of the service and the login information as a receipt.
In this way, the user can log in to the temporary connection service to the Internet provided at the location using the login information printed on the receipt received when purchasing or using the service.

(Iii) The information output unit may display data relating to the purchase or use of the service and the login information on a screen.
In this way, the user can log in to the temporary connection service to the Internet provided at the location using the login information displayed on the screen presented when purchasing or using the service.

(Iv) The input unit may be a scanner, a camera, or a card reader that reads the user identification documents.
In this way, for example, information read from the purchaser's identification documents such as passport, driver's license, health insurance card, membership card and credit card is included in the login information. Even if it is an available Internet connection service, it is possible to inquire and track users.

(V) The login information may be capable of logging in to a temporary connection service to the Internet provided at the location for a predetermined period.
In this way, since the Internet connection service for each user is limited to a predetermined period after login, the service can be easily managed, and the user visits the site again. Can be motivated to purchase or use services.

(Vi) The login information is a temporary connection service communication to the Internet that is performed after logging in using the login information and then logging off after the login information is provided. It may be possible to log in to the service until it is out of range.
In this way, the Internet connection service to each user is limited to the period until the user logs off or falls out of the communication range, so that the service management is easy, and the user visits the place again to purchase or It can be a motivation to use the service.

(Vii) The facility user management apparatus may communicate with an external device via an Internet connection service provided at the location.
By doing so, it is possible to provide the user with a temporary connection service to the Internet by diverting the Internet connection equipment and service contract used by the facility user management apparatus.
Preferred embodiments of the present invention include combinations of any of the plurality of embodiments described above.
In addition to the embodiments described above, there can be various modifications of the present invention. These modifications should not be construed as not belonging to the scope of the present invention. The present invention should include the meaning equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.

10: Public wireless LAN, 11: Internet, 13: Upper access point machine, 13a, WAN communication unit, 13b: User management unit, 13c: Access point communication unit, 13d: User ID issuing unit, 13e: User information Storage unit 15: Wireless access point 15a: Wired communication unit 15b: Access management unit 15c: Wireless communication unit 15d: Login user information storage unit 17: Mobile communication terminal 17a: Wireless communication unit 17b: Processing unit, 17c: login information reading unit, 17d: login information storage unit, 19a, 19b: sales / inventory management database, 21: in-store LAN, 23: ECR / POS host machine, 23a: sales / inventory management unit, 23b : Customer Information Management Department, 23c: Communication Department, 23 : Store sales information storage unit, 23e: Store inventory information storage unit, 25: POS terminal, 25a: Communication unit, 25b: Data processing unit, 25c: Input unit, 25d: Connection information generation unit, 25e: Information output unit, 25f : Money registration processing section, 25g: image reading section, 25h: key input section, 25j: display section, 25k: printing section, 27: scanner, 29: ECR, 31: identification documents, 33: receipt, 41: store, 43: In-store backyard

Claims (8)

A data processing unit that processes data for each user related to purchase, use of the service, or entry / exit to the place for a plurality of users who use the place related to purchase of goods or provision of services;
An input unit that receives input of identification information unique to the user;
A login information providing unit that includes the identification information and provides login information for the user to log in to a temporary connection service to the Internet provided at the place;
An information output unit that outputs the login information together with data relating to the purchase, the service, or the entrance / exit in the form of a print or display ;
The facility user management apparatus characterized in that the identification information is based on identification documents of the user.   The facility user management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information output unit prints data relating to the purchase or use of the service and the login information as a receipt.   The facility user management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information output unit displays data related to the purchase or use of the service and the login information on a screen. Wherein the input unit is a scanner for reading the identification documents, facilities user management apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is a camera or a card reader.   The facility user management according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the login information is capable of logging in to a temporary connection service to the Internet provided at the place for a predetermined period. apparatus.   The login information is either logged off after logging in using the login information, or the device that has logged in once using the login information is out of the communication range of the temporary connection service to the Internet provided at the location thereafter. The facility user management apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein login to the service is possible.   The facility user management device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the facility user management device communicates with an external device via an Internet connection service provided at the location. POS terminal or electronic cash register as the facility user management device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A facility user management system including an Internet connection unit that allows a mobile communication terminal of the user at the place to temporarily connect to the Internet using the login information.