JP6920086B2 - Payment terminals, payment methods, and payment programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a payment terminal for payment of electronic money, a payment method, and a payment program.

Conventionally, there is a payment system that allows payment by electronic money in addition to payment by cash (coins and banknotes) when purchasing a product. As a payment system for making payments using electronic money, for example, a payment system in which an electronic money terminal device that provides goods or services is connected to the payment device via an intranet and a payment server is connected to the intranet via the Internet. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-265991

By the way, when the electronic money terminal device supports a plurality of electronic money brands (hereinafter, also simply referred to as "brands"), it is necessary to specify which brand to use, but conventional electronic money In the terminal device, when the brand supported by the user's payment medium is a single brand, the operation input by the user for brand designation is omitted, and the single brand is automatically designated. May be used automatically.
As a result, for example, in a situation where payment is continuously performed by a payment medium (for example, an IC card), operation input for brand designation is omitted, which improves convenience for the user. Sometimes. However, in a situation where the balance of the deposit balance to the brand is inquired by the payment medium, the user may want to be sure to recognize the brand in which the balance is inquired. For example, when a user wants to leave a deposit for transportation expenses required when returning home to an electronic money brand for transportation, if the brand is automatically specified and the balance is inquired, the balance will be checked. The user fails to recognize that the brand that made the inquiry is the electronic money brand of the transportation system, and there is a high risk that the brand will be used without leaving the deposit for the transportation expenses.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a payment terminal, a payment method, and a payment program capable of surely making a user recognize an electronic money brand for which a balance is inquired. be.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, one aspect of the present invention is that the button for inquiring the balance is pressed on the display screen in which the button for selecting the amount to be paid and the button for inquiring the balance are displayed on one screen. The instruction of the balance inquiry process, which is the process of inquiring the deposit balance in one or more brands supported by the payment medium input by , or the above-mentioned input by pressing the button for selecting the amount to be paid. an input unit for payment medium is instructed correspondingly have a process for settlement by any of the brand payment processing, the attaching accept, for settlement to determine the number of the brand the payment medium is compatible The medium RW unit and, when the instruction is an instruction for the balance inquiry process, display a brand selection screen for allowing the user to select the brand for which the deposit balance is inquired regardless of the number of items, and the instruction. Is an instruction for payment processing, the brand selection screen for allowing the user to select the brand to be settled is displayed if the number is plural, and the brand is displayed if the number is one. A payment terminal including a display unit that does not display a selection screen.

Further, one aspect of the present invention is a payment method using a computer, in which the input unit performs the balance inquiry on a display screen in which a button for selecting a payment amount and a button for performing a balance inquiry are displayed on one screen. When the button to perform is pressed , the instruction of the balance inquiry process, which is the process of inquiring the deposit balance in one or more brands supported by the payment medium, or the button for selecting the amount to be paid is pressed. an input step of the payment medium inputted instruction corresponding to that is a process of settlement by any of the brand payment processing, the attached accepted by the settlement medium RW portion, the settlement medium The settlement medium RW step for determining the number of corresponding brands and the display unit inquire the deposit balance regardless of the number when the instruction is an instruction for the balance inquiry process. A brand selection screen is displayed to allow the user to select a brand, and when the instruction is an instruction for payment processing, the brand selection for allowing the user to select the brand to be settled if the number is plural. It is a payment method having a display step of displaying a screen and not displaying the brand selection screen if the number is one.

Further, one aspect of the present invention is input by pressing the button for inquiring the balance on the display screen in which the button for selecting the amount to be paid and the button for inquiring the balance are displayed on one screen on the computer. The payment medium that is input by instructing the balance inquiry process, which is the process of inquiring the deposit balance of one or more brands supported by the payment medium, or by pressing the button for selecting the amount to be paid. input step and settlement medium RW step of determining the number of the brand the payment medium corresponds to but instruction corresponding to that is a process of settlement by any of the brand payment processing, the attached accepted When the instruction is an instruction for the balance inquiry process, a brand selection screen for allowing the user to select the brand for which the deposit balance is inquired is displayed regardless of the number of items, and the instruction is the settlement. In the case of a processing instruction, if the number is plural, the brand selection screen for allowing the user to select the brand to be settled is displayed, and if the number is one, the brand selection screen is displayed. It is a payment program for executing a display step that is not displayed.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to make the user surely recognize the electronic money brand for which the balance is inquired.

It is a schematic block diagram which shows the structure of the payment system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the payment server of the payment system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the payment terminal of the payment system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the table of facility information stored in the storage part of the payment server of the payment system according to the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the table of the payment information stored in the storage part of the payment server of the payment system according to the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of the operation of the payment system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the management terminal of the payment system by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the table of the setting information stored in the storage part of the payment server of the payment system by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the payment terminal and the management target device of the payment system according to the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram which shows the operation at the time of the settlement by cash of the settlement system by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram which shows the operation at the time of giving a prize of the payment system by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen displayed on the display part of the payment terminal of the payment system according to the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen displayed on the display part of the payment terminal of the payment system according to the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the payment terminal of the payment system by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the payment terminal of the payment system according to the 4th Embodiment of this invention.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the payment system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Payment system configuration]
FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing a configuration of a payment system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The payment system 1 shown in the figure is a payment terminal 15 (15A1, 15A2, ...) In which a payment server 10 and management target devices 16 (16A1, 16A2, ... 16An, 16B1, ... 16Bn) are connected to each. 15An, 15B1, ... 15Bn), the management terminal 17, and the brand server 30 (30a, 30b) are connected by a communication network. The communication network is composed of an Internet 40 and an intranet 50 (50A, 50B) laid at each store 20 (20A, 20B) and connected to the Internet 40 by communication. A payment server 10, a management terminal 17, and at least one brand server 30 are communicated and connected to the Internet 40. Further, at least one payment terminal 15 installed in the store 20 where the intranet 50 is laid is connected to the intranet 50 by communication.

The payment server 10 receives a payment request from the payment terminal 15 and processes the payment. Further, the payment server 10 generates payment information indicating the payment made and stores it as log data, and periodically (for example, every day or every week) distributes the log data to the brand server 30. ..
The payment server 10 includes a server device, for example, a general-purpose computer, a personal computer, or the like.

The payment terminal 15 is a terminal that accepts payment of fees paid by the user for the use of the managed device 16. For example, when a payment medium (for example, an IC card) is brought close to the payment medium RW (reader / writer) unit 152 provided in the payment terminal 15, payment is made from the payment medium to the payment medium RW unit 152. The payment is accepted by transmitting the payment medium identification information that identifies the payment medium.
Further, the payment terminal 15 periodically acquires setting information from the payment server 10 and changes the settings. The setting information is, for example, information related to the entire payment system 1 such as software update information operating in the payment terminal 15 or the managed device 16, or setting information for each brand used in the payment terminal 15 (for example, an image). Information, voice information, information indicating a connection protocol, etc.).

The payment terminal 15 includes a card reader, for example, a contactless IC card reader and the like. The payment medium is a payment card, for example, a contactless IC card, or a portable terminal (PDA) having a built-in function of a contactless IC card, such as a smartphone or a mobile phone. As the contactless IC card, for example, a transportation IC card, a distribution IC card, or the like can be used.

The managed device 16 is a device that provides a service to a user according to a fee paid by the user by the payment terminal 15.
The managed device 16 is, for example, a game machine, a capsule toy sales device, a vending machine or an automatic ticket vending machine, a coin locker payment machine, or a payment machine in a bicycle parking lot or a parking lot.

In the managed device 16 in which the service to be provided is predetermined, the user can select in advance the quantity (for example, the number of times, the time, etc.) to receive the service. For example, when the quantity of service provision is determined by the number of times or time, the user can settle the amount according to the quantity after designating the amount before receiving the service provision. When the managed device 16 is a game machine, for example, the user can select 200 yen, which is the amount of money for three games, and settle in advance.
In addition, when the amount of money is calculated according to the usage time, the user can make a payment after confirming the charge calculated according to the usage time after receiving the service provision.

The management terminal 17 provides image information indicating an image for each brand (payment service) displayed by the display unit 154 described later on the payment terminal 15 when payment is made on the payment terminal 15, and audio output of the payment terminal 15 described later. The voice data or the like indicating the voice for each brand to be reproduced by the unit 155 is managed in association with the brand. Further, the management terminal 17 manages the information indicating the connection protocol (interface) for each brand on the payment terminal 15 side, which is used when the payment is made in the payment terminal 15, in association with the brand.

For example, the management terminal 17 transmits the above-mentioned setting information for each brand (for example, image information, voice information, information indicating a connection protocol, etc.) used in the payment terminal 15 to the payment server 10, and the setting information. Is stored in the payment server 10.
Then, the payment terminal 15 makes an inquiry to the payment server 10 on a regular basis (for example, every day, every week, etc.) as to whether or not the setting information is updated.
When the setting information is updated, the payment terminal 15 downloads the setting information from the payment server 10 and updates the setting information stored in its own payment terminal 15.
The above setting information for each brand is setting information related to the setting of software components constituting the payment environment (for example, display screen, connection protocol, etc.) peculiar to the brand, and is the setting information peculiar to the brand.

The store 20 is a store (facility) in which the payment terminal 15 and the managed device 16 are installed. The store 20 is, for example, a game center, a retail store, a transportation station, a bicycle parking lot, a parking lot, or the like. Here, the store 20 is not limited to a building for the purpose of selling products or providing services, but may be at least a facility capable of selling products or providing services. For example, it may be a facility such as a commercial complex or a theme park in which a plurality of stores are accommodated.
The "facility" referred to here may be a facility controlled by a corporation, a facility controlled by a branch office in each region, or a facility controlled by a building. The unit in which the facility is controlled and the scale of the facility are arbitrary.

The brand server 30 acquires payment information transmitted from the payment server 10 on a regular basis (for example, every day or every week). The brand server 30 is a server device managed by a company that operates each brand (payment service). The brand is, for example, a prepaid electronic commerce brand operated by a distribution company or a railway company, a postpaid electronic money brand operated by a credit company, or a prepaid electronic money brand dedicated to Internet payment. And so on.

The brands that can be settled by the payment terminal 15 differ depending on the store 20 in which the payment terminal 15 is installed. In each store 20, a brand that can be settled by a payment terminal 15 installed in its own store 20 is predetermined. The user can make a payment using the payment medium of the brand.
In principle, the payment terminals 15 installed in the same store 20 have the same brand that can be settled. Therefore, if the store 20 in which the payment terminal 15 is installed is specified, the brand that can be settled by the payment terminal 15 can also be specified.

[Payment server configuration]
Next, the functional configuration of the payment server 10 will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the payment system 1 payment server 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The payment server 10 shown in the figure includes a storage unit 101, a payment processing unit 102, and a communication unit 103.
The payment server 10 may be composed of one server device or may be a server configured on the cloud.

The storage unit 101 stores facility information and payment information.
The facility information includes facility identification information that identifies the store 20 and payment terminal identification that identifies the payment terminal 15 for each store 20 (facility) in which at least one payment terminal 15 connected to the managed device 16 is provided. The information is associated with the payment service identification information that identifies the brand (payment service) that can be used in the store 20.
Further, the payment information is information in which the payment terminal payment information, which is information related to the payment performed by the payment terminal 15, and the payment terminal identification information of the payment terminal 15 are associated with each other.

Further, the storage unit 101 provides image information indicating an image for each brand to be displayed by the display unit 154 of the payment terminal 15 described later when the payment is made in the payment terminal 15, and an audio output unit 155 of the payment terminal 15 described later. A table in which the brand is associated with the voice data or the like indicating the voice for each brand to be reproduced by the management terminal 17 is transmitted in advance from the management terminal 17 and stored.
Further, the storage unit 101 manages in advance a table in which the brand is associated with the information for identifying the connection protocol (interface) for each brand on the payment terminal 15 side, which is used when the payment is made on the payment terminal 15. It is transmitted from the terminal 17 and stored.

The storage unit 101 is a storage medium, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), a RAM (Radom Access Memory), and a RAM (Radom Access Memory). ), ROM (Read Only Memory; read-only memory), or any combination of these storage media.

When the payment processing unit 102 receives a payment request from the payment terminal 15, the payment terminal 15 is provided with reference to the storage unit 101 and based on the payment terminal identification information transmitted from the payment terminal 15. The store 20 is specified, the brands that can be used in the specified store 20 are specified, and the payment process corresponding to the payment request is performed by the corresponding brand among the specified brands.
The payment processing unit 102 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit).

The communication unit 103 is a communication interface for communicating with the Internet 40.
The communication unit 103 transmits / receives data between the payment server 10 and the brand server 30 via the Internet 40. Further, the communication unit 103 transmits / receives data between the payment server 10 and the payment terminal 15 via the Internet 40 and the intranet 50 by the connection protocol (interface) described above.

[Payment terminal configuration]
Next, the functional configurations of the payment terminal 15 and the managed device 16 will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a payment terminal 15 of the payment system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The payment terminal 15 shown in the figure includes a control unit 150, a storage unit 151, a payment medium RW (reader / writer) unit 152, a lighting unit 153, a display unit 154, an audio output unit 155, and a communication unit. 156 and a pulse transmission unit 157 are included.

The control unit 150 controls the processing performed by each functional block of the payment terminal 15. The control unit 150 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The control unit 150 causes the payment server 10 to specify the facility where its own payment terminal 15 is provided based on the payment terminal identification information included in the payment terminal payment information, and the payment service that can be used in the specified facility. Is specified, and an instruction is given to make a payment corresponding to the payment request by a payment service that can handle the specified payment service.

The storage unit 151 previously transmits from the management terminal 17 the brand information about the brand that can be settled by the payment terminal 15, the connection protocol (interface) for each brand on the payment terminal 15 side used when the payment is made, and stores it. doing.
The storage unit 151 is composed of a storage medium, for example, an HDD, a flash memory, an EEPROM, a RAM, a ROM, or any combination of these storage media.

The payment medium RW unit 152 reads the payment information from the payment medium (for example, an IC card) and writes the payment information to the payment medium.

The lighting unit 153, the display unit 154, and the voice output unit 155 are user interfaces for giving notifications, warnings, and the like to the user who uses the payment terminal 15 by lighting, images, and voice.
The illumination unit 153 includes, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode), an incandescent lamp, a fluorescent lamp, or the like. The display unit 154 includes a display, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an organic EL (electroluminescence) display. The audio output unit 155 is configured to include a speaker.

The communication unit 156 communicates with the payment server 10 and the management terminal 17 via the intranet 50 and the Internet 40.

The pulse transmission unit 157 generates a pulse signal (electronic payment information) according to the amount of payment made, and transmits the pulse signal to the management target device 16. For example, the pulse signal is the same pulse signal as the pulse signal (cash settlement information) input to the managed device 16 when the same amount of cash (coins and banknotes) as described above is inserted in the managed device 16. be. As a result, the managed device 16 can perform the same processing regardless of whether the payment is made by electronic money or cash when the amounts are the same.

[Structure of facility information]
Next, the structure of the facility information described above will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a table of facility information stored in the storage unit 101 of the payment server 10 of the payment system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The facility information is composed of the table shown in FIG. 3 (A) and the table shown in FIG. 4 (B). The table shown in FIG. 4A is data in which the payment terminal ID that identifies the payment terminal 15 and the store ID that identifies the store 20 are associated with each other. Further, the table shown in FIG. 4B is data in which a store ID and a brand ID that identifies a brand that can be used in each store are associated with each other. In this way, the facility information is data in which the store ID (facility identification information), the payment terminal ID (payment terminal identification information), and the brand ID (payment service identification information) are associated with each other by these two tables. be.
The facility information is stored in the storage unit 101 in advance by the administrator of the payment server or the like.

[Composition of payment information]
Next, the configuration of the payment information described above will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a table of payment information stored in the storage unit 101 of the payment server 10 of the payment system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The payment information is composed of the table shown in FIG. The table shown in FIG. 5 is data in which the payment terminal ID and the payment terminal payment information are associated with each other. The payment terminal payment information includes data indicating a payment amount, a date and time, a medium type, and a medium ID.
The payment information is settled based on the payment terminal ID of the payment terminal 15 and the payment terminal payment information transmitted from the payment terminal 15 to the payment server 10 when the payment terminal 15 requests payment from the payment server 10. It is generated by the server 10 and stored in the storage unit 101.

[Payment system operation]
Next, the operation of the payment system 1 will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the payment system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

(Step S001) A screen for selecting an amount to be paid by a user is displayed on the payment medium RW unit 152 of the payment terminal 15, and the user selects the amount by touching a button representing the amount on the screen. Then, when the payment medium is brought closer to the payment medium RW unit 152 by the user within a communicable distance (for example, it is held), the payment medium is transferred from the payment medium to the payment medium RW unit 152. Information indicating the type and a medium ID (payment medium identification information) for identifying the payment medium are transmitted. The information indicating the medium type includes information indicating the brand of the payment medium.

In addition, information indicating the usage fee (payment amount) of the managed device 16 connected to the payment terminal 15 is transmitted from the payment medium RW unit 152 to the payment medium. The payment medium updates the information regarding the amount of money stored in its own payment medium based on the received information indicating the usage fee. For example, the payment medium reads out the information indicating the charged amount, which is stored by itself, and updates the information with the information indicating the amount obtained by subtracting the payment amount from the charged amount.
The payment terminal 15 generates payment terminal payment information based on the payment amount, the date and time when the payment medium was approached, the information indicating the medium type, and the medium ID. Then, the process proceeds to step S002.

(Step S002) The payment terminal 15 transmits the payment terminal ID that identifies its own payment terminal 15 and the payment terminal payment information generated in step S001 to the communication unit 103 of the payment server 10, together with information indicating a payment request. do. After that, the process proceeds to step S003.

(Step S003) The communication unit 103 of the payment server 10 receives the information indicating the payment request, the payment terminal ID, and the payment terminal payment information transmitted from the payment terminal 15 in step S002. The payment processing unit 102 of the payment server 10 updates the payment information stored in the storage unit 101 based on the received payment terminal ID and payment terminal payment information. Then, the process proceeds to step S004.

(Step S004) The payment processing unit 102 of the payment server 10 refers to the facility information (for example, the table shown in FIG. 4A) stored in the storage unit 101, and is transmitted from the payment terminal 15 in step S002. Based on the payment terminal ID (payment terminal identification information), the store 20 (facility) in which the payment terminal 15 is provided is specified. Then, the process proceeds to step S005.

(Step S005) The payment processing unit 102 of the payment server 10 refers to the facility information (for example, the table shown in FIG. 4B) stored in the storage unit 101, and the store 20 (facility) specified in step S004. Identify available brands (payment services) in. Then, the process proceeds to step S006.

(Step S006) The payment processing unit 102 of the payment server 10 processes the payment corresponding to the payment request based on the information received in step S003 by the compatible brand among the brands (payment service) specified in step S005. Do it. Here, among the brands that can be supported by the store 20, which brand is used for payment is determined by the payment terminal 15 based on the medium type included in the payment terminal payment information transmitted from the payment terminal 15. The brand of the payment medium is identified, and payment is made by this identified brand. Then, the process proceeds to step S007.

(Step S007) The communication unit 103 of the payment server 10 transmits a payment completion notification indicating that the payment process is completed to the payment terminal 15. Then, the process proceeds to step S008.

(Step S008) When the payment terminal 15 receives the payment completion notification transmitted from the communication unit 103 of the payment server 10 in step S007, the payment terminal 15 transmits the payment completion notification to the managed device 16. Then, the process proceeds to step S009.

(Step S009) Upon receiving the payment completion notification transmitted from the payment terminal 15 in step S008, the managed device 16 provides a service to the user (for example, the game machine is switched to a state available by the user). ..
This completes the operation of the payment system 1 shown in this sequence diagram.

<Second embodiment>
Hereinafter, the payment system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The range in which the configuration is common to that of the first embodiment will not be described.

[Management terminal configuration]
The functional configuration of the management terminal 17 will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the management terminal 17 of the payment system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The management terminal 17 shown in the figure includes a management execution unit 171, a setting update request unit 172, and a communication unit 173.

The management execution unit 171 generates setting information based on an operation input by a user (for example, a facility manager of any store 20). The setting information includes information on the settings of the payment terminal 15 and the managed device 16 (for example, settings related to the usage fee of the managed device 16) and setting information for each brand (for example, image information, audio information, and connection protocol). Information indicating that, etc.). An example of the configuration of the setting information will be described later.

The setting update request unit 172 transmits the generated setting information to the payment server 10 via the communication unit 173.

The communication unit 173 is a communication interface for communicating with the Internet 40.
The communication unit 173 transmits / receives data between the management terminal 17 and the payment server 10 via the Internet 40.

The communication unit 103 of the payment server 10 receives the setting information transmitted from the communication unit 173 of the management terminal 17. Then, the payment processing unit 102 of the payment server 10 updates the setting information stored in the storage unit 101 based on the setting information.

[Configuration of setting information]
Next, the configuration of the above-mentioned setting information will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a table of setting information stored in the storage unit 101 of the payment server 10 of the payment system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The setting information is composed of the table shown in FIG. The table shown in FIG. 8 is data in which the payment terminal ID and the charge information in the managed device 16 are associated with each other. The charge information includes data indicating "charge", "presence or absence of set discount", "number of sets", and "set charge".
The setting information stored in the storage unit 101 is updated based on the setting information transmitted from the management terminal 17 to the payment server 10. The setting information is generated on the management terminal 17 based on an operation by a user (for example, a facility manager of the store 20).

The management terminal 17 has setting information associated with the payment terminal 15 (setting information in the payment terminal 15 and setting information in the management target device 16 connected to the payment terminal 15, for example, a setting related to a usage fee of the management target device 16. Management information).
For example, the management terminal 17 transmits the setting information to the payment server 10, and the setting information is stored in the payment server 10.
Then, the payment terminal 15 makes an inquiry to the payment server 10 on a regular basis (for example, every day, every week, etc.) as to whether or not the setting information is updated.
When the setting information is updated, the payment terminal 15 downloads the setting information from the payment server 10 and updates the setting information stored in its own payment terminal 15.

As the setting information, a charge rule may be set, and the payment server may appropriately set a charge that matches the conditions based on the charge rule. For example, on a specific day of the week, the charge on the predetermined payment terminal ID is settled by applying the discount price according to the discount rate, or the condition is settled by applying the discount price in a specific time zone. A charge rule in which the price is associated with the price may be set from the management terminal 17.

<Third embodiment>
Hereinafter, the payment system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The range in which the configuration is common to that of the first embodiment will not be described.

[Configuration of payment terminal and managed device]
Hereinafter, the functional configurations of the payment terminal 15R and the managed device 16R of the payment system 1 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the payment terminal 15R and the managed device 16R of the payment system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, each functional block of the payment terminal 15R will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the payment terminal 15R includes a control unit 150, a storage unit 151, a payment medium RW unit 152, a lighting unit 153, a display unit 154, an audio output unit 155, and a communication unit 156. A pulse transmission unit 157, a pulse reception unit 158, a prize discharge information reception unit 159, and a relay unit RL are included.
The functional blocks having the same configuration as the payment terminal 15 of the payment system 1 according to the first embodiment described above with reference to FIG. 3 are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. ..

The control unit 150R controls the processing performed by each functional block of the payment terminal 15R. The control unit 150 includes, for example, a CPU. By transmitting the payment terminal payment information to the payment server 10, the control unit 150 installs its own payment terminal 15 on the payment server 10 based on the payment terminal identification information included in the payment terminal payment information. The facility is specified, the payment service available at the specified facility is specified, and an instruction is given to make the payment corresponding to the payment request by the payment service that can be handled among the specified payment services.

Further, the control unit 150R causes the pulse transmission unit 157R (transmission unit), which will be described later, to transmit electronic payment information indicating payment by electronic money for the use of the management target device 16R to the management target device 16R. Further, in the control unit 150R, cash was inserted from the pulse receiving unit 158 (first receiving unit) described later into the cash input unit 169 described later in the settlement by cash (coins and banknotes) for the use of the managed device 16R. The cash settlement information indicating that is acquired from the cash input unit 169.

Further, the control unit 150R has a prize discharge information (use result information) indicating that the prize has been discharged from the prize discharge information receiving unit 159 (second receiving unit), which will be described later, based on the usage result of the managed device 16R. Is acquired from the managed device 16R. Further, the control unit 150R provides the communication unit 156R, which will be described later, with electronic payment information indicating payment by electronic money and cash payment information indicating payment by cash for the use of the managed device 16R on the intranet 50 and the Internet 40 (communication). 10 transmissions to the payment server via the network). Further, the control unit 150R provides the communication unit 156R, which will be described later, with the prize discharge information (use result information) indicating that the prize has been discharged based on the usage result of the managed device 16R on the intranet 50 and the Internet 40 (communication network). Is transmitted to the payment server 10 via.

The communication unit 156R communicates with the payment server 10 and the management terminal 17 via the intranet 50 and the Internet 40. For example, the communication unit 156R setstles electronic payment information indicating payment by electronic money and cash payment information indicating payment by cash for the use of the managed device 16R via the intranet 50 and the Internet 40 (communication network). Send 10 to the server. Further, the communication unit 156R is, for example,
Based on the usage result of the managed device 16R, the prize discharge information (use result information) indicating that the prize has been discharged is transmitted 10 times to the payment server via the intranet 50 and the Internet 40 (communication network).

The pulse transmission unit 157R (transmission unit) transmits electronic payment information indicating payment by electronic money for the use of the management target device 16R to the management target device 16R. Specifically, the pulse transmission unit 157R generates a pulse signal (electronic payment information) according to the amount of payment made, and transmits the pulse signal to the management target device 16R. For example, the pulse signal is the same pulse signal as the pulse signal (cash settlement information) input to the managed device 16R when the same amount of cash as described above is inserted in the managed device 16R. As a result, the managed device 16R can perform the same processing regardless of whether the payment is made by electronic money or cash when the amounts are the same.

The pulse receiving unit 158 (first receiving unit) receives cash settlement information indicating that cash has been inserted into the cash input unit 169, which will be described later, from the cash input unit 169 in the cash settlement for the use of the managed device 16R. do.

The prize discharge information receiving unit 159 (second receiving unit) receives the prize discharge information (use result information) indicating that the prize has been discharged from the managed device 16R based on the usage result of the managed device 16R. .. The information indicating that the prize has been discharged is, for example, information indicating that the prize has been discharged in the managed device 16R, which is a game machine of a crane game.

The relay unit RL transmits the pulse signal (cash settlement information) transmitted from the pulse transmission unit 1692 of the management target device 16R, which will be described later, to the pulse reception unit 163 of the management target device 16R, which will be described later, and the pulse reception unit 158 of the payment terminal 15R. Output to each.
Further, the relay unit RL outputs the pulse signal (electronic payment information) transmitted from the pulse transmission unit 157R to the pulse reception unit 163 described later of the management target device 16R.
Further, the relay unit RL outputs the prize discharge information transmitted from the prize discharge information transmission unit 165, which will be described later, of the management target device 16R to the prize discharge information receiving unit 159.

As described above, the relay unit RL is an input / output interface that relays the communication between the payment terminal 15R and the managed device 16R.
In the present embodiment, the relay unit RL is provided in the payment terminal 15R, but the present invention is not limited to this. The relay unit RL may be, for example, a single device independent of the payment terminal 15R.

Hereinafter, each functional block of the managed device 16R will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the managed device 16R includes a control unit 160, a storage unit 161, an execution unit 162, a pulse receiving unit 163, a prize emission detection unit 164, a prize emission information transmission unit 165, and the like. It is configured to include a cash input unit 169.

Further, the cash input unit 169 (cash input machine) includes a cash input detection unit 1691 and a pulse transmission unit 1692. In the present embodiment, the cash input unit 169 (cash input machine) is provided in the managed device 16R, but the present invention is not limited to this. The cash insertion unit 169 (cash insertion machine) may be, for example, a single device independent of the managed device 16R.

The control unit 160 controls the processing performed by each functional block of the managed device 16R. The control unit 160 includes, for example, a CPU.

The storage unit 161 stores various data and programs used in the processing performed by each functional block of the managed device 16R. The storage unit 161 is composed of a storage medium, for example, an HDD, a flash memory, an EEPROM, a RAM, a ROM, or any combination of these storage media.

The execution unit 162 executes the service provided to the user by the management target device 16R based on the pulse signal (cash settlement information) received by the pulse reception unit 163 described later. The service referred to here is, for example, a crane game provided by a managed device 16R, which is a game machine for a crane game.

The pulse receiving unit 163 receives the pulse signal (cash payment information) transmitted from the pulse transmitting unit 1692 described later via the relay unit RL of the payment terminal 15R.
Further, the pulse receiving unit 163 receives the pulse signal (electronic payment information) transmitted from the pulse transmitting unit 157R of the payment terminal 15R via the relay unit RL of the payment terminal 15R.

The prize discharge detection unit 164 detects the discharge of the prize based on the use of the managed device 16R, and generates the prize discharge information (use result information) based on the usage result of the managed device 16R.
In addition, in this embodiment, since the management target device 16R is a device for discharging the prize, the usage result information based on the usage result of the management target device 16R is the prize discharge information indicating that the prize has been discharged. However, it is not limited to this. The usage result information may be any information as long as it is information indicating the usage result based on the use of the managed device 16R.

The prize discharge information transmission unit 165 transmits the prize discharge information (usage result information) based on the usage result of the managed device 16R to the prize discharge information receiving unit 159 of the payment terminal 15R via the relay unit RL of the payment terminal 15R. ..

The cash insertion detection unit 1691 detects that cash has been inserted by the user into the cash insertion slot (not shown) of its own managed device 16R. Then, when the cash insertion detection unit 1691 detects that cash has been inserted, it generates a pulse signal (cash settlement information) and outputs it to the pulse transmission unit 1692 described later.

When the pulse transmission unit 1692 acquires the pulse signal (cash settlement information) from the cash input detection unit 1691, the pulse transmission unit 1692 transmits the pulse signal to the pulse reception unit 163 of its own managed device 16R via the relay unit RL of the payment terminal 15R. , And to the pulse receiving unit 158 of the payment terminal 15R.

[Payment system operation]
Next, the operation of the payment system 1 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.
Hereinafter, the operation of the payment system 1 at the time of payment by cash will be described. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the payment terminal 15R and the managed device 16R of the payment system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention at the time of payment by cash. The operation of the payment system 1 shown in this sequence diagram starts when cash is inserted into the cash slot (not shown) of the managed device 16R by the user.

(Step S011) The cash insertion detection unit 1691 of the managed device 16R detects that cash has been inserted into the cash insertion slot (not shown) of its own managed device 16R. Then, when the cash insertion detection unit 1691 detects that cash has been inserted, it generates a pulse signal (cash settlement information) and outputs it to the pulse transmission unit 1692. After that, the process proceeds to step S012.

(Step S012) When the pulse transmission unit 1692 of the managed device 16R receives the pulse signal (cash payment information) transmitted from the cash insertion detection unit 1691 in step S011, the pulse signal is transmitted to the relay unit RL of the payment terminal 15R. Send to. The relay unit RL transmits the pulse signal (cash payment information) transmitted from the pulse transmission unit 1692 to the pulse reception unit 158 of the payment terminal 15R. After that, the process proceeds to step S013.

(Step S013) Further, the relay unit RL of the payment terminal 15R transmits the pulse signal (cash payment information) transmitted from the pulse transmission unit 1692 in step S012 to the pulse reception unit 163 of the management target device 16R. After that, the process proceeds to step S014.

(Step S014) The pulse receiving unit 163 of the management target device 16R receives the pulse signal (cash payment information) transmitted from the pulse transmitting unit 1692 in step S013 via the relay unit RL of the payment terminal 15R. Then, the execution unit 162 of the management target device 16R is a service (for example, a game machine of a crane game) provided by the management target device 16R to the user based on the pulse signal (cash settlement information) received by the pulse reception unit 163. The crane game provided by the managed device 16R) is executed. After that, the process proceeds to step S015.

(Step S015) The pulse receiving unit 158 (first receiving unit) of the payment terminal 15R transmits the pulse signal (cash payment information) transmitted from the pulse transmitting unit 1692 in step S012 via the relay unit RL of the payment terminal 15R. To receive. Then, the control unit 150R of the payment terminal 15R generates payment terminal payment information based on cash payment information indicating cash payment based on the pulse signal (cash payment information) received by the pulse receiving unit 158. Then, the process proceeds to step S016.

(Step S016) The communication unit 156R of the payment terminal 15R transmits 10 payment terminal payment information based on the cash payment information generated in step S015 to the payment server via the intranet 50 and the Internet 40 (communication network). .. After that, the process proceeds to step S017.

(Step S017) The communication unit 103 of the payment server 10 transmits the payment terminal payment information based on the cash payment information transmitted from the communication unit 156R of the payment terminal 15R in step S016 via the intranet 50 and the Internet 40 (communication network). And stores it in the storage unit 101 of its own payment server 10.
This completes the operation of the payment system 1 shown in this sequence diagram.

Since the operations of the payment terminal 15R and the managed device 16R at the time of payment by electronic money are the same as the operations described with reference to FIG. 6 in the first embodiment described above, the description thereof will be omitted. The pulse signal (payment completion notification) transmitted from the payment terminal 15 to the managed device 16 in step S008 of FIG. 6 described above is the pulse transmission unit 157 of the payment terminal 15R in the payment system 1 according to the third embodiment. This is a pulse signal corresponding to a pulse signal (electronic payment information) transmitted from the device to the pulse receiving unit 163 of the managed device 16R.

In the payment system 1 of the third embodiment, the pulse signal (electronic payment information) transmitted from the pulse transmission unit 157R of the payment terminal 15R to the pulse reception unit 163 of the managed device 16R is paid only by conventional cash. This is the same pulse signal as the pulse signal generated when cash is inserted into the cash insertion unit in a managed device (for example, a game machine) that can be used. That is, the pulse signal (electronic payment information) generated when payment is made by electronic money and transmitted to the managed device 16R is a pseudo pulse generated when cash is inserted into the cash insertion unit. It is a pulse.
As a result, the conventional managed device, which can be paid only with cash, can be easily connected to the managed device by simply connecting the payment terminal 15R without making a major modification to the managed device. , It can be changed to a managed device 16R that also supports payment with electronic money.

Hereinafter, the operation of the payment system 1 at the time of discharging the prize will be described.
FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the payment system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention when the prize is discharged. The operation of the payment system 1 shown in this sequence diagram starts when the prize is discharged to the prize discharge port (not shown) of the managed device 16R.

(Step S021) The prize discharge detection unit 164 of the managed device 16R detects the discharge of the prize based on the use of the managed device 16R by the user, and the prize discharge information (use result information) based on the usage result of the managed device 16R. To generate. Then, the process proceeds to step S022.
As described above, in the present embodiment, since the managed device 16R is a device for discharging the prize, the usage result information based on the usage result of the managed device 16R indicates that the prize has been discharged. It is assumed to be information, but it is not limited to this. The usage result information may be any information as long as it is information indicating the usage result based on the use of the managed device 16R.

(Step S022) The prize discharge information transmission unit 165 of the management target device 16R transmits the prize discharge information (usage result information) based on the usage result of the management target device 16R generated in step S021 to the relay unit RL of the payment terminal 15R. It is transmitted to the prize discharge information receiving unit 159 of the payment terminal 15R via the payment terminal 15R. Then, the process proceeds to step S023.

(Step S023) The prize discharge information receiving unit 159 (second receiving unit) of the payment terminal 15R indicates that the prize has been discharged based on the usage result of the managed device 16R transmitted in step S022. Information (usage result information) is received from the prize discharge information transmission unit 165 of the managed device 16R via the relay unit RL of its own payment terminal 15R. Then, the process proceeds to step S024.

(Step S024) The communication unit 156R of the payment terminal 15R transmits the prize discharge information (usage result information) received by the prize discharge information receiving unit 159 in step S023 to the payment server via the intranet 50 and the Internet 40 (communication network). Send 10 to. Then, the process proceeds to step S025.

(Step S025) The communication unit 103 of the payment server 10 receives the prize discharge information (usage result information) transmitted from the communication unit 156R of the payment terminal 15R via the intranet 50 and the Internet 40 (communication network), and receives itself. It is stored in the storage unit 101 of the payment server 10 of the above.
This completes the operation of the payment system 1 shown in this sequence diagram.

<Fourth Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the payment terminal 15S of the payment system 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The range in which the configuration is common to that of the first embodiment will not be described.

[Screen display example at the time of payment]
Hereinafter, the screen displayed on the display unit 154S, which will be described later, will be described with reference to the drawings at the time of payment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display unit of the payment terminal of the payment system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the image pic01 showing the menu screen (process selection screen) as shown in FIG. 12A is displayed on the display unit 154S. As shown in the figure, the image Pic01 includes an image btn011 indicating a button described as "100 yen (1 play)", an image btn012 indicating a button described as "200 yen (3 plays)", and an "amount of money". Includes the phrase "please select" and the image btn013 showing the button labeled "to balance inquiry".

On the menu screen (process selection screen) shown by the image pic01, the user of the payment terminal 15S can input an instruction to shift to the payment processing flow or an instruction to execute the balance inquiry process to the payment system 1. .. Here, a case where the user inputs an instruction to shift to the payment processing flow will be described.

The settlement flow referred to here is, for example, a series of processing flows described below.
First, the payment medium RW unit 152S of the payment terminal 15S displays a screen for selecting the amount to be paid by the user, and the user selects by touching the button indicating the amount on the screen (instruction to shift to the payment flow). .. Then, when the payment medium is brought closer to the payment medium RW section 152S by the user within a communicable distance (for example, it is held), the payment medium is transferred from the payment medium to the payment medium RW section 152S. Information indicating the type and a medium ID (payment medium identification information) for identifying the payment medium are transmitted. The information indicating the medium type includes information indicating a brand that the payment medium can support.

In addition, information indicating the usage fee (payment amount) of the managed device 16 connected to the payment terminal 15S is transmitted from the payment medium RW unit 152S to the payment medium. The payment medium updates the information regarding the amount of money stored in its own payment medium based on the received information indicating the usage fee. For example, the payment medium reads out the information indicating the charged amount, which is stored by itself, and updates the information with the information indicating the amount obtained by subtracting the payment amount from the charged amount. Then, the payment terminal 15S generates payment terminal payment information based on the payment amount, the date and time when the payment medium was approached, the information indicating the medium type, and the medium ID.

The payment terminal 15 transmits the payment terminal ID that identifies its own payment terminal 15 and the payment terminal payment information to the communication unit 103 of the payment server 10 together with the information indicating the payment request.
Then, the communication unit 103 of the payment server 10 receives the information indicating the payment request, the payment terminal ID, and the payment terminal payment information transmitted from the payment terminal 15. The payment processing unit 102 of the payment server 10 updates the payment information stored in the storage unit 101 based on the received payment terminal ID and payment terminal payment information.
As described above, the settlement flow is, for example, a series of processing flows as described above.

The user shifts to the payment processing flow by pressing the button described as "100 yen (1 play)" or the button described as "200 yen (3 plays)" on the menu screen (processing selection screen). Enter the instructions to make it. That is, for example, on the display unit 154S which is a touch panel, the user gives an instruction to shift to the payment processing flow by touching the portion of the image btm011 or the image btm012 included in the image pic01 displayed on the display unit 154S. input. Here, for example, it is assumed that the portion of the image btm012 is touched.

Here, it is assumed that the managed device 16 that provides the service to be settled by the payment terminal 15S is a game machine. The user can play this game once if he pays 100 yen, and can play this game three times if he pays 200 yen.

When the user touches the portion of the image btm012 on the display unit 154S, the display unit 154S displays the image pic02 showing the brand selection or card reading request screen as shown in FIG. 12 (B). As shown, the image Pic02 includes the words "Please select a brand or hold the card", the image btn021 showing the button labeled "Brand A", and "Brand B". Includes an image btn022 showing the described button, an image btn023 showing the button described as "Brand C", and an image btn024 showing the button described as "Brand D".

On the brand selection or card reading request screen shown by the image pic02, the user of the payment terminal 15S can specify the brand to perform the payment. The user has a button labeled "Brand A", a button labeled "Brand B", a button labeled "Brand C", or a button labeled "Brand D" on the brand selection or card reading request screen. By pressing any of the buttons, you can specify the brand to make the payment. That is, for example, on the display unit 154S which is a touch panel, the user touches any part of the image btm021, the image btm022, the image btm023, or the image btm024 included in the image pic02 displayed on the display unit 154S. Specifies the brand to settle by.

Alternatively, when the brand selection or card reading request screen is displayed on the display unit 154S, the user can specify the brand to be settled by holding the payment medium over the payment medium RW unit 152S described later. can.
When the user holds the payment medium over the payment medium RW unit 152S, the payment medium RW unit 152S can determine the number of brands that the payment medium can handle. Thereby, the payment medium RW unit 152S can recognize whether or not the payment medium held over is a payment medium corresponding to a plurality of (two or more) brands.

The payment medium RW unit 152S determines the number of brands that the payment medium can handle. For example, polling for all electronic money brands between the payment medium and the payment medium RW unit 152S is performed. It is done by executing sequentially.

When the payment medium held over the payment medium RW unit 152S is a payment medium corresponding to a plurality of brands, the display unit 154S displays a brand selection screen as shown in FIG. 12 (C). The image pic03 indicating the above is displayed.

The payment medium corresponding to a plurality of brands referred to here means a payment medium capable of being compatible with a plurality of brands. That is, the plurality of brands referred to here include brands that are currently inactive (unusable) in the payment medium. For example, in the future, even if it is set so that only one brand can be used at present in a mobile terminal equipped with an IC card that can support multiple brands or an IC chip that can support multiple brands. Any payment medium that can support a plurality of brands is included in the payment medium that supports a plurality of brands.

The reason for counting the corresponding brands so as to include the brands that are inactive (unusable) as described above is that if the brands that are inactive are not included, for example, When an inactive brand is activated (made ready to use), the screen flow of the screen displayed on the display unit 154S changes, and the user's operation procedure also changes, causing confusion for the user. This is because there is a risk of causing it. Further, for example, the explanation given to the user by the floor staff of the game corner explaining the operation procedure of the payment terminal 15S to the user becomes complicated.

As shown in the figure, the image Pic03 shown in FIG. 12 (C) includes the words "There are multiple brands, please select from the following", the image btn031 indicating the button described as "Brand A", and " Includes an image btn032 showing a button labeled "Brand B", an image btn033 showing a button labeled "Brand C", and an image btn034 showing a button labeled "Brand D".

On the brand selection screen shown by the image pic03, the user of the payment terminal 15S can specify the brand to be settled. The user can either use the button labeled "Brand A", the button labeled "Brand B", the button labeled "Brand C", or the button labeled "Brand D" on the brand selection screen. By pressing, specify the brand to be settled. That is, for example, on the display unit 154S which is a touch panel, the user touches any part of the image btm031, the image btm032, the image btm033, or the image btm034 included in the image pic03 displayed on the display unit 154S. Specifies the brand to settle by.

When any part of the image btm021, the image btm022, the image btm023, or the image btm024 included in the image pic02 showing the brand selection or card reading request screen shown in FIG. 12B is touched, the payment medium RW section. When the payment medium held over the 152S is a payment medium corresponding to a single brand, and included in the image pic03 showing the brand selection screen shown in FIG. 12C, the image btm031, the image btm032, and the image are included. When either the btm033 or the image btm034 is touched, the display unit 154S displays the image pic04 showing the card reading request screen as shown in FIG. 12 (D).

As shown in the figure, the image Pic04 has the words "200 yen (3 plays) is selected. Please hold the card." And an image (not shown) or brand showing the logo of the selected brand. The wording indicating the name (not shown) and is included.
When the card reading request screen image pic04 is displayed on the display unit 154S and the user holds the payment medium over the payment medium RW unit 152S, the payment process is performed. When the payment process is completed, the display unit 154S displays a payment completion screen (not shown) indicating that the payment has been completed.

[Screen display example when inquiring the balance]
Hereinafter, the screen displayed on the display unit 154S, which will be described later, at the time of balance inquiry will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display unit of the payment terminal of the payment system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the image pic11 showing the menu screen (process selection screen) as shown in FIG. 13A is displayed on the display unit 154S. As shown in the figure, the image pic11 includes an image btn111 showing a button described as "100 yen (1 play)", an image btn112 showing a button described as "200 yen (3 plays)", and an "amount of money". Includes the phrase "please select" and the image btn113 showing the button labeled "to balance inquiry".

On the menu screen (process selection screen) shown by the image pic11, the user of the payment terminal 15S can input an instruction to shift to the payment processing flow or an instruction to execute the balance inquiry process to the payment system 1. .. Here, a case where the user inputs an instruction to execute the balance inquiry process will be described.

The user inputs an instruction to execute the balance inquiry process by pressing the button described as "to balance inquiry" on the menu screen (process selection screen). That is, for example, on the display unit 154S which is a touch panel, the user inputs an instruction to execute the balance inquiry process by touching the portion of the image btm113 included in the image pic11 displayed on the display unit 154S.

When the user touches the portion of the image btm 113 on the display unit 154S, the display unit 154S displays the image pic12 showing the brand selection screen as shown in FIG. 13 (B). As shown in the figure, the image Pic12 includes the words "Please select a brand", the image btn121 indicating the button described as "Brand A", and the image indicating the button described as "Brand B". Includes btn122, an image btn123 showing a button labeled "Brand C", and an image btn124 showing a button labeled "Brand D".

On the brand selection screen shown by the image pic12, the user of the payment terminal 15S can specify the brand for which the balance inquiry is performed. The user can either use the button labeled "Brand A", the button labeled "Brand B", the button labeled "Brand C", or the button labeled "Brand D" on the brand selection screen. By pressing, specify the brand for which the balance is inquired. That is, for example, on the display unit 154S which is a touch panel, the user touches any part of the image btm121, the image btm122, the image btm123, or the image btm124 included in the image pic12 displayed on the display unit 154S. Specifies the brand for which the balance inquiry is performed.

When any part of the image btm121, the image btm122, the image btm123, or the image btm124 included in the image pic12 showing the brand selection screen shown in FIG. 13B is touched, the display unit 154S shows FIG. The image pic13 showing the card reading request screen as shown in C) is displayed. As shown, the image Pic13 has the words "Hold the card over" and the image (not shown) showing the logo of the selected brand or the wording (not shown) showing the brand name. included.

When the card reading request screen image pic13 is displayed on the display unit 154S and the user holds the payment medium over the payment medium RW unit 152S, the balance inquiry process is performed. When the balance inquiry process is completed, the display unit 154S displays the image pic14 showing the balance inquiry result screen as shown in FIG. 13 (D). As shown in the figure, the image Pic14 includes the wording "brand B", the wording "balance 2,900 yen", and the image btn141 showing the button described as "to the menu screen".

The user can confirm the balance of the deposit in the brand by referring to the balance inquiry result screen shown by the image pic14 displayed on the display unit 154S. For example, by referring to the image pic14 shown in FIG. 13 (D), the user can recognize that the deposit balance in "Brand B" is "2,900 yen".
In the display unit 154S, which is a touch panel, when the user touches the portion of the image btn141 including the button described as "to the menu screen" included in the image pic14 displayed on the display unit 154S, the display unit The menu screen (process selection screen) shown in FIG. 13A is displayed again on the 154S.

[Functional configuration of payment terminal]
The functional configuration of the payment terminal 15S will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a payment terminal of a payment system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the payment terminal 15S communicates with the control unit 150S, the storage unit 151, the payment medium RW unit 152S, the lighting unit 153, the display unit 154S, the input unit 154T, and the voice output unit 155. A unit 156 and a pulse transmission unit 157 are included. The functional blocks having the same configuration as the payment terminal 15 of the payment system 1 according to the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The control unit 150S controls the processing performed by each functional block of the payment terminal 15S. The control unit 150S includes, for example, a CPU.
When the input unit 154T, which will be described later, receives an input indicating an instruction of the balance inquiry process, which is a process of inquiring the deposit balance in one or a plurality of brands supported by the payment medium, the control unit 150S receives the payment medium RW. Regardless of the number of brands supported by the payment medium based on the information acquired by the unit 152S, a brand selection screen for allowing the user to select a brand for which the deposit balance is inquired is displayed on the display unit 154S described later.

Further, when the input unit 154T, which will be described later, receives an input indicating an instruction of the payment process, which is a process of making a payment by any brand supported by the payment medium, the control unit 150S receives the input by the payment medium RW unit 152S. If it is determined that the number of brands supported by the payment medium is a plurality, a brand selection screen for allowing the user to select the brand to be settled is displayed on the display unit 154S described later. Further, when the input unit 154T, which will be described later, receives an input indicating a payment processing instruction, the control unit 150S selects the brand if it is determined that the number of brands supported by the payment medium is one. The screen is not displayed on the display unit 154S.

Further, when the input unit 154T, which will be described later, receives an input indicating an instruction of the payment process, which is a process of payment by any brand supported by the payment medium, the control unit 150S manages the pulse transmission unit 157. Electronic payment information indicating payment by electronic money for the use of the target device 16 is transmitted to the management target device 16.
Further, when the input unit 154T, which will be described later, receives an input indicating an instruction of the payment process, which is a process of payment by any brand supported by the payment medium, the control unit 150S is managed by the communication unit 156. 10 electronic payment information indicating payment by electronic money for the use of the device 16 is transmitted to the payment server via the intranet 50 and the Internet 40 (communication network).

The payment medium RW unit 152S determines the number of brands supported by the payment medium.

When the instruction received by the input unit 154T, which will be described later, is an instruction for the balance inquiry process, the display unit 154S selects a brand for inquiring the deposit balance regardless of the number of brands supported by the payment medium. Display the brand selection screen to let you select.
Further, when the instruction received by the input unit 154T, which will be described later, is an instruction for the payment process, the display unit 154S uses the user to settle the brand if the number of brands supported by the payment medium is plural. The brand selection screen for selecting is displayed, and if the number is one, the brand selection screen is not displayed.

The input unit 154T is instructed in the balance inquiry process, which is a process of inquiring the deposit balance in one or more brands supported by the payment medium, or in one or more brands supported by the payment medium. Accepts an input indicating a payment processing instruction, which is a processing for payment by any of the brands.

The display unit 154S and the input unit 154T may be composed of, for example, one member having an input / output interface such as a touch panel.

[Operation of payment terminal]
The operation of the payment terminal 15S will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the payment terminal of the payment system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. This flowchart starts when the menu screen (process selection screen) is displayed on the display unit 154S of the payment terminal 15S.

(Step S101) The display unit 154S of the payment terminal 15S displays an image showing a menu screen (process selection screen). The image showing the menu screen is, for example, the image pick01 shown in FIG. 12A or the image pick11 shown in FIG. 13A. Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

(Step S102) When the input unit 154T of the payment terminal 15S acquires information indicating that the user of the payment terminal 15S has selected the payment process or the balance inquiry process on the menu screen (process selection screen) displayed in step S101. Proceeds to step S103. If not, it stays in step S102.

(Step S103) If the process indicated by the information acquired by the input unit 154T in step S102 is the settlement process, the process proceeds to step S104. If this is not the case, that is, if the process indicated by the information acquired by the input unit 154T in step S102 is the balance inquiry process, the process proceeds to step S115.

(Step S104) The display unit 154S displays an image showing a brand selection or card reading request screen. The image showing the brand selection or card reading request screen is, for example, the image pic02 shown in FIG. 12 (B). Then, the process proceeds to step S105.

(Step S105) When the input unit 154T acquires the information indicating that the brand to be settled has been selected on the brand selection or card reading request screen displayed in step S104, the process proceeds to step S111. If not, stay in step S106.

(Step S106) When the payment medium (IC card) is held over the payment medium RW section 152S of the payment terminal 15S, the payment medium RW section 152S is transmitted by the payment medium (IC card). When is read, the process proceeds to step S107. If not, the process returns to step S105.

(Step S107) The payment medium RW unit 152S acquires information indicating the brand corresponding to the payment medium (IC card) based on the information read in step S106. Then, the process proceeds to step S108.

(Step S108) If the payment medium RW unit 152S determines that the number of brands supported by the payment medium (IC card) is multiple based on the information acquired in step S107, the process proceeds to step S109. .. If this is not the case, that is, if it is determined that the number of brands corresponding to the payment medium (IC card) is single, the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S109) The display unit 154S displays an image showing the brand selection screen. The image showing the brand selection screen is, for example, the image pic03 shown in FIG. 12 (C). Then, the process proceeds to step S110.

(Step S110) When the input unit 154T acquires the information indicating that the brand to be settled has been selected on the brand selection screen displayed in step S109, the process proceeds to step S111. If not, stay in step S110.

(Step S111) The display unit 154S displays an image showing a card reading request screen. The image showing the card reading request screen is, for example, the image pic04 shown in FIG. 12 (D). Then, the process proceeds to step S112.

(Step S112) When the payment medium (IC card) is held over the payment medium RW unit 152S, and the payment medium RW unit 152S reads the information transmitted by the payment medium (IC card). , Step S113. If not, it stays in step S112.

(Step S113) The control unit 150S of the payment terminal 15S shifts to the payment processing flow. That is, the control unit 150S is charged (deposited) in the payment medium based on the information read from the payment medium (IC card) by the payment medium RW unit 152S in step S118, and the input unit 154T is charged in step S102. The payment medium RW unit 152S is made to execute the process of updating the information indicating the charged (deposited) amount stored in the payment medium by the amount obtained by subtracting the payment amount based on the information acquired by.

Further, the control unit 150S gives the pulse transmission unit 157 electronic payment information indicating payment by electronic money for the use of the managed device 16 based on the information indicating the payment amount based on the information acquired by the input unit 154T in step S102. Is transmitted to the managed device 16.
Further, the control unit 150S provides the communication unit 156 with electronic payment information indicating payment by electronic money for the use of the managed device 16 based on the information indicating the payment amount based on the information acquired by the input unit 154T in step S102. , 10 transmissions to the payment server via the intranet 50 and the Internet 40 (communication network).
Then, the process proceeds to step S114.

(Step S114) The display unit 154S displays a settlement completion screen indicating that the settlement has been completed. This completes the processing of this flowchart.

(Step S115) The display unit 154S displays an image showing the brand selection screen. The image showing the brand selection screen is, for example, the image pic12 shown in FIG. 13 (B). Then, the process proceeds to step S116.

(Step S116) When the input unit 154T acquires the information indicating that the brand to be settled has been selected on the brand selection screen displayed in step S115, the process proceeds to step S117. If not, stay in step S116.

(Step S117) The display unit 154S displays an image showing a card reading request screen. The image showing the card reading request screen is, for example, the image pic13 shown in FIG. 13 (C). Then, the process proceeds to step S118.

(Step S118) When the payment medium (IC card) is held over the payment medium RW unit 152S, the payment medium RW unit 152S reads the information transmitted by the payment medium (IC card). , Step S119. If not, it stays in step S118.

(Step S119) The control unit 150S executes the balance inquiry process. That is, the control unit 150S is information indicating the amount (balance) charged (deposited) in the payment medium based on the information read from the payment medium (IC card) by the payment medium RW unit 152S in step S118. To get. Then, the process proceeds to step S120.

(Step S120) The display unit 154S generates a balance inquiry result screen based on the information indicating the amount (balance) charged (deposited) in the payment medium indicated by the information acquired by the control unit 150S in step S119. , Display an image showing the balance inquiry result screen. The image showing the balance inquiry result screen is, for example, the image pic14 shown in FIG. 13 (D).
This completes the processing of this flowchart.

As described above, according to the payment system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, since the payment server 10 is connected to the Internet by communication, the payment processing at a plurality of stores 20 (facility) can be processed by one payment. It can be done by the server 10. As a result, since it is not necessary for each store 20 to install the payment server 10 in its own facility, it takes more time to introduce the payment system than in the conventional case where the payment server is provided in the intranet of each facility. It is possible to prevent the cost from increasing.

Further, according to the payment system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, since the payment server 10 is connected to the Internet by communication, the store 20 (facility), the payment terminal 15, the managed device 16, and the payment terminal 15 are further connected. Alternatively, the setting information and the like in the managed device 16 can be linked and managed. Further, according to the payment system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the setting information in the store 20 (facility) and the setting information in the managed device 16 can be linked and managed, so that the information related to the payment of electronic money can be managed. And the setting information in the management target device 16 can be managed together.
Further, according to the payment system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the brands that can be used for each facility, not for each payment terminal, are collectively managed, and the brands that can be used for each facility, not for each payment device. Since the types of payment systems are unified and operated, it is possible to suppress an increase in the cost of operating the payment system.

Further, as described above, according to the payment system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, since the payment server 10 is connected to the Internet by communication, the payment terminals 15 or management in a plurality of stores 20 (facility) The setting information of the target device 16 can be managed by one payment server 10. As a result, the cost of introducing the payment system can be suppressed as compared with the case where the payment server is provided on the intranet of the own facility for each facility as in the conventional case.

Further, according to the payment system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, an administrator, for example, a facility manager of a store 20 (facility), can send a payment terminal 15 or a management target from a payment server 10 via a communication network. Since the setting information of the device 16 can be acquired and the setting of the payment terminal 15 or the managed device 16 can be changed based on the setting information, the cost for operating the payment system can be suppressed.

Further, according to the payment system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, a 10-yen coin, a 50-yen coin, a 100-yen coin, or the like is inserted into a cash insertion device by performing payment with electronic money. Compared to the case of payment, it is not necessary to set the amount in consideration of the number and combination of coins to be inserted (for example, set 200 yen for two 100 yen coins), so set the amount flexibly. be able to.

Further, when the fee is paid using the cash insertion device, it is necessary to physically change the setting of the cash insertion device when the set amount is changed. On the other hand, according to the payment system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, since it is premised that payment is made using electronic money, coins and coins and coins and settings are requested from the management terminal 17 to change the setting. It is possible to flexibly set any price that is not tied to the number or combination of banknotes.
Further, according to the payment system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, even when it is necessary to change the set amount frequently, only the set amount is registered (updated) in the server from the management terminal 12. Therefore, it is possible to change the amount in a relatively short period of time.

Further, as described above, according to the payment system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the payment server 10 in which the payment record information by electronic money and the cash settlement record information are connected to the Internet. Since they are managed together in the above, the user can collectively manage the actual information of the settlement by electronic money and the actual information of the settlement by cash. Thereby, for example, the user can collectively grasp the sales amount by electronic money and the sales amount by cash for each payment terminal 15R or each store 20.

Further, according to the payment system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the actual information of the settlement by electronic money and the actual information of the settlement by cash, the usage result of the service provided by the settlement is further obtained. It is also possible to collectively manage the usage result information (for example, prize discharge information of prizes in a game machine of a prize game such as a crane game). Thereby, for example, the user can collectively grasp the sales amount by electronic money or cash and the prize discharge information for each payment terminal 15R or each store 20.

Further, according to the payment terminal 15S of the payment system 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, at the time of balance inquiry, the brand selection screen is displayed to the user regardless of the number of brands supported by the payment medium. On the other hand, since the brand is explicitly selected, the user can surely recognize the electronic money brand for which the balance is inquired.
For example, when a user wants to leave a deposit for transportation expenses required when returning home to an electronic money brand for transportation, the payment medium is automatically set to the number of corresponding brands. If the brand is specified and the balance is inquired, the user will not recognize that the brand inquiring the balance is a transportation electronic money brand, and it will be used without leaving a deposit for transportation expenses. There is a high risk of doing so. On the other hand, according to the payment terminal 15S of the payment system 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, such a risk can be reduced.

Further, according to the payment terminal 15S of the payment system 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined that the number of brands supported by the payment medium is a plurality of brands at the time of payment, the brand selection screen is displayed. Since the brand selection screen is not displayed when the number is displayed and it is determined that the number is single (one), it is possible to improve the convenience of the user when making continuous payments.

Further, according to the payment terminal 15S of the payment system 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, even if the number of brands for which the payment medium can be used at present is single (one), for example, For payment media that can support multiple brands in the future by activating brands that are inactive, the number of corresponding brands is recognized as multiple. As a result, even if the number of brands that can be used for payment at the present time is changed from single (one) to multiple, the screen flow and input displayed on the display unit 154S of the payment terminal 15S. Since there is no change in the operation procedure of the user who inputs the operation by the unit 154T, there is no risk of causing confusion for the user. Further, for example, the explanation given to the user by the floor staff of the game corner explaining the operation procedure of the payment terminal 15S to the user can be simplified, and the labor of the floor staff can be reduced.

The payment server 10 in the above-described embodiment may be realized by a computer. In that case, the program for realizing this function may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on the recording medium may be read by the computer system and executed. The term "computer system" as used herein includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Further, the "computer-readable recording medium" refers to a portable medium such as a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, or a CD-ROM, or a storage device such as a hard disk built in a computer system. Further, a "computer-readable recording medium" is a communication line for transmitting a program via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line, and dynamically holds the program for a short period of time. It may also include a program that holds a program for a certain period of time, such as a volatile memory inside a computer system that serves as a server or a client in that case. Further, the above program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions, and may be further realized for realizing the above-mentioned functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system. It may be realized by using a programmable logic device such as FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and includes designs and the like within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention.

1 ... Payment system, 10 ... Payment server, 15 ... Payment terminal, 15R ... Payment terminal, 15S ... Payment terminal, 16 ... Management target device, 16R ... Management target device , 17 ... Management terminal, 20 ... Store, 30 ... Brand server, 40 ... Internet, 50 ... Intranet, 101 ... Storage unit, 102 ... Payment processing department, 103.・ ・ Communication unit, 150 ・ ・ ・ Control unit, 150R ・ ・ ・ Control unit, 150S ・ ・ ・ Control unit, 151 ・ ・ ・ Storage unit, 152 ・ ・ ・ Payment medium RW unit, 152S ・ ・ ・ Payment medium RW unit, 153 ... Lighting unit, 154 ... Display unit, 154S ... Display unit, 154T ... Input unit, 155 ... Audio output unit, 156 ... Communication unit, 156R ... Communication unit, 157 ... pulse transmission unit, 157R ... pulse transmission unit, 158 ... pulse reception unit, 159 ... prize emission information reception unit, 160 ... control unit, 161 ... storage unit , 162 ... Execution unit, 163 ... Pulse receiving unit, 164 ... Prize discharge detection unit, 165 ... Prize discharge information transmission unit, 169 ... Cash insertion unit, 1691 ... Cash injection detection Unit, 1692 ... Pulse transmission unit, 171 ... Management execution unit, 172 ... Setting update request unit, 173 ... Communication unit, RL ... Relay unit

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On a display screen in which a button for selecting the amount to be paid and a button for inquiring the balance are displayed on one screen, one or more payment media input by pressing the button for inquiring the balance are supported. Settlement by any of the brands supported by the payment medium, which is input by pressing the instruction of the balance inquiry process, which is the process of inquiring the deposit balance in the brand, or by pressing the button for selecting the amount to be paid. processing a is the settlement processing instruction to an input unit to attach accept a
A payment medium RW unit that determines the number of brands supported by the payment medium, and a payment medium RW unit.
When the instruction is an instruction for the balance inquiry process, a brand selection screen for allowing the user to select the brand for which the deposit balance is inquired is displayed regardless of the number of items.
When the instruction is an instruction for the payment process, if the number is a plurality, the brand selection screen for allowing the user to select the brand to be settled is displayed, and if the number is one, the brand selection screen is displayed. A display unit that does not display the brand selection screen and
Payment terminal equipped with. It ’s a computer payment method.
In the display screen in which the input unit displays a button for selecting the amount to be paid and a button for inquiring the balance on one screen, the payment medium input by pressing the button for inquiring the balance corresponds to the corresponding. Either the instruction of the balance inquiry process, which is the process of inquiring the deposit balance of one or more brands, or the payment medium input by pressing the button for selecting the amount to be paid. an input step of attaching accept an instruction, which is the processing settlement process to settle by the brand,
The payment medium RW unit determines the number of the brands supported by the payment medium, and the payment medium RW step.
When the instruction is an instruction for the balance inquiry process, the display unit displays a brand selection screen for the user to select the brand for which the deposit balance is to be inquired regardless of the number of items, and the instruction is the instruction. When the payment process is instructed, the brand selection screen for allowing the user to select the brand to be settled is displayed if the number is plural, and the brand selection screen is displayed if the number is one. Display steps that do not display and
Payment method with. On the computer
On a display screen in which a button for selecting the amount to be paid and a button for inquiring the balance are displayed on one screen, one or more payment media input by pressing the button for inquiring the balance are supported. Settlement by any of the brands supported by the payment medium, which is input by pressing the instruction of the balance inquiry process, which is the process of inquiring the deposit balance in the brand, or by pressing the button for selecting the amount to be paid. instruction processing for a settlement process, an input step of attaching accept a
The payment medium RW step for determining the number of the brands supported by the payment medium, and
When the instruction is an instruction for the balance inquiry process, a brand selection screen for allowing the user to select the brand for which the deposit balance is inquired is displayed regardless of the number of items, and the instruction is for the settlement process. In the case of an instruction, if the number is plural, the brand selection screen for allowing the user to select the brand to be settled is displayed, and if the number is one, the brand selection screen is not displayed. Display steps and
A payment program to execute.

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