JP7263188B2 - Payment operation terminal and payment operation method - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a payment operation terminal and a payment operation method for accepting user's operation and performing payment processing.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, self-service refueling stations have been used in which users themselves perform refueling operations such as the type of oil, the amount of refueling (quantity), and the payment method at an operation terminal to refuel vehicles and the like. The operation terminal has POS functions such as settlement processing and slip processing. For example, the user designates a desired payment method from cash, credit card, prepaid card, etc. on the operation terminal, selects oil type, quantity, etc., refuels, and settles the refueling charge.

Further, conventionally, there has been proposed a system related to a method of paying for refueling charges using a credit card (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the system, after credit card authentication processing is completed and the credit card is returned to the user, the user selects the oil type, quantity, etc. at the operation terminal and refuels.

JP 2006-341867 A

However, in the above-described conventional technology, especially in the case of a credit card equipped with an IC chip (hereinafter referred to as an IC credit card), the IC chip must be kept between the time when the user inserts the IC credit card into the operation terminal and the time the IC credit card is returned. It takes a certain amount of time for credit card authentication processing. The user cannot perform the operation of selecting oil type and quantity until the authentication process is completed and the IC credit card is returned. As a result, there arises a problem that the entire refueling operation takes a long time.

An object of the present invention is to provide a payment operation terminal and a payment operation method capable of shortening the time required for payment operations.

A payment operation terminal according to one aspect of the present invention includes a reception processing unit that receives a user's operation, an acquisition processing unit that acquires card information of a credit card used for payment processing of the usage fee of the user, and the acquisition a transmission processing unit that transmits the card information acquired by the processing unit to a payment device that executes authentication processing of the credit card; and progress of the authentication processing while the authentication processing is being executed in the payment device. a display processing unit that causes a display unit to display authentication status information indicating a status and operation information related to the user's operation;

A settlement operation method according to another aspect of the present invention includes a reception step for receiving a user's operation, an acquisition step for acquiring credit card information used for settlement processing of the usage fee of the user, and the acquisition step. a transmission step of transmitting the acquired card information to a payment device that executes authentication processing of the credit card; and authentication indicating the progress of the authentication processing while the authentication processing is being performed in the payment device In the payment operation method, one or a plurality of processors execute a display step of displaying status information and operation information related to the user's operation on a display unit.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to shorten the time required for settlement operation.

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a fuel supply system according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the appearance of the fuel supply control device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of price information stored in the storage unit of the fuel supply control device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition of the display screen of the fuel supply control device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition of the display screen of the fuel supply control device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition of the display screen of the fuel supply control device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition of the display screen of the fuel supply control device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition of the display screen of the fuel supply control device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the procedure of fuel supply control processing executed by the fuel supply control device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flow chart for explaining an example of the procedure of fuel supply control processing executed by the fuel supply control device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition of the display screen of the fuel supply control device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition of the display screen of the fuel supply control device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition of the display screen of the fuel supply control device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition of the display screen of the fuel supply control device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the following embodiment is an example that embodies the present invention, and does not have the character of limiting the technical scope of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a fueling system 100 according to an embodiment of the invention.

The fueling system 100 includes a fueling control device 1 , a fueling device 10 and a settlement server 2 . The refueling system 100 is applied to a refueling station. The fueling control device 1 and the fueling device 10 are installed at a fueling station. The fueling control device 1 and the fueling device 10 are connected to each other via a network N1. One of each of the fuel supply control device 1 and the fuel supply device 10 may be installed at a gas station, or a plurality thereof may be installed. In FIG. 1, as an example, one gas station includes two fueling devices 10A and 10B, a fueling control device 1A connected to the fueling device 10A, and a fueling control device 1B connected to the fueling device 10B. showing. Each fuel supply control device 1 and settlement server 2 are connected to each other via a network N2. Networks N1 and N2 are communication networks such as the Internet, LAN, WAN, or public telephone lines.

The settlement server 2 is a device managed by a settlement business operator (credit card company), and is equipped with a settlement system for executing credit card settlement processing. Specifically, when the user selects a credit card as the payment method for the refueling charge, the refueling control device 1 requests the payment server 2 to make the payment. The settlement server 2 performs credit card authentication processing, and completes the settlement when the authentication is successful. In addition, the authentication process includes a process related to a credit inquiry of a credit card. The settlement server 2 can apply well-known technology. The settlement server 2 is an example of the settlement device of the present invention.

[Oil supply control device 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the refueling control device 1 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, an operation display unit 13, a settlement card reading unit 14, a privilege information reading unit 15, a communication I/F 16, and the like. The fuel supply control device 1 may be, for example, an information processing device such as a personal computer. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a part of the external appearance of the fuel supply control device 1. As shown in FIG. The refueling control device 1 is an example of the payment operation terminal of the present invention.

The communication I/F 16 connects the fueling control device 1 to the network N1 by wire or wirelessly, executes data communication with the fueling device 10 via the network N1 according to a predetermined communication protocol, 1 to the network N2 wirelessly, and performs data communication according to a predetermined communication protocol with the settlement server 2 via the network N2.

The operation display unit 13 is a user interface that includes a display unit such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display that displays various types of information, and an operation unit such as a touch panel, mouse, or keyboard that receives operations.

The settlement card reader 14 is a reader for reading credit cards. Specifically, the payment card reading unit 14 is inserted with a payment card such as a magnetic credit card without an IC chip, an IC credit card with an IC chip, or a prepaid card precharged with cash. The card information of the payment card is read. For example, when a user inserts an IC credit card into the payment card reading unit 14, the payment card reading unit 14 performs processing (reading processing) for reading card information of the IC credit card. If the settlement server 2 authenticates the IC credit card based on the read card information, the settlement card reading unit 14 discharges (returns) the IC credit card based on the instruction from the control unit 11 .

The privilege information reading unit 15 is a reading device for reading a medium including privilege information for the usage fee (fuel amount). Specifically, the privilege information reading unit 15 reads privilege information regarding discounts from coupon codes (two-dimensional codes), coupon numbers, point cards, and the like. The privilege information reading section 15A (see FIG. 2) reads the privilege information from, for example, a two-dimensional code, and the privilege information reading section 15B (see FIG. 2) reads the privilege information from, for example, a magnetic card.

The storage unit 12 is a non-volatile storage unit such as ROM, RAM, HDD, and SDD that stores various information. For example, the storage unit 12 stores a control program such as an oil supply control program for causing the control unit 11 to execute an oil supply control process (see FIGS. 9 and 10), which will be described later. For example, the fuel supply control program is non-temporarily recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD or DVD, and a reading device such as a CD drive or DVD drive electrically connected to the fuel supply control device 1 ( (not shown) and stored in the storage unit 12 .

The storage unit 12 also stores price information corresponding to oil types and payment methods (payment types). FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of price information D1. The price information D1 stores the price (unit price per liter) of each oil type, regular, high-octane, and light oil, for each payment type. Here, "cash", "credit card", and "prepaid card" are registered as the payment types. The credit card includes a magnetic credit card and an IC credit card.

The control unit 11 has a control device such as a CPU. The CPU is a processor that executes various kinds of arithmetic processing. The control unit 11 controls the fuel supply control device 1 by causing the CPU to execute various control programs stored in advance in the storage unit 12 .

Specifically, the control unit 11 includes various processing units such as a reception processing unit 111 , an acquisition processing unit 112 , a transmission processing unit 113 , a reception processing unit 114 and a display processing unit 115 . The control unit 11 functions as the various processing units by executing various types of processing according to the fuel supply control program by the CPU. Also, part or all of the processing units included in the control unit 11 may be configured by electronic circuits. The fuel supply control program may be a program for causing a plurality of processors to function as the various processing units.

The reception processing unit 111 receives a user's operation related to refueling. The reception processing unit 111 is an example of the reception processing unit of the present invention. Specifically, the reception processing unit 111 performs an operation input by the user on the operation display unit 13, such as an operation of selecting the type of oil, an operation of selecting the quantity (fuel amount), an operation of inputting a coupon number, an operation of using Accepts operations such as inputting points. Further, the reception processing unit 111 receives confirmation operations, cancellation operations, and the like from the user on various operation screens displayed on the operation display unit 13 .

Acquisition processing unit 112 acquires credit card information of a credit card used for payment processing of the user's usage fee (fueling amount). Acquisition processing unit 112 is an example of the acquisition processing unit of the present invention. Specifically, the acquisition processing unit 112 acquires the card information read by the payment card reading unit 14 . For example, when the user selects a credit card as a payment method for refueling charges and inserts the magnetic credit card into the payment card reading unit 14, the acquisition processing unit 112 reads the magnetic information read by the payment card reading unit 14. Acquire information (credit card type, credit card number, personal information, etc.). Further, for example, when the user selects a credit card as a payment method for refueling charges and inserts an IC credit card into the payment card reading unit 14, the acquisition processing unit 112 reads the IC card read by the payment card reading unit 14. Acquire information (credit card type, credit card number, personal information, etc.).

When the acquisition processing unit 112 acquires the card information of the credit card, the acquisition processing unit 112 normally completes the reading process. On the other hand, when the card information of the credit card cannot be acquired, the acquisition processing unit 112 determines that a reading error has occurred and stops the reading process.

The transmission processing unit 113 transmits the card information acquired by the acquisition processing unit 112 to the settlement server 2 that executes the credit card authentication process. That is, the transmission processing unit 113 requests the settlement server 2 to settle the usage fee by the credit card. The transmission processing unit 113 is an example of the transmission processing unit of the present invention. Here, the transmission processing unit 113 requests the settlement server 2 to perform provisional settlement processing (authentication) before the oil type, quantity, etc. are selected.

Upon receiving the payment request from the transmission processing unit 113, the payment server 2 executes the authentication process. If the credit card is successfully authenticated in the authentication process, the settlement server 2 completes the provisional settlement and transmits an authentication result (successful authentication) to the refueling control device 1 . Moreover, the settlement server 2 transmits an authentication result (authentication error) to the refueling control device 1 when authentication of the credit card fails in the authentication process.

The reception processing unit 114 receives the credit card authentication result (authentication success or authentication error) from the settlement server 2 . The reception processing unit 114 is an example of the reception processing unit of the present invention. When the reception processing unit 114 receives the authentication result, the control unit 11 ejects the credit card from the settlement card reading unit 14 . For example, when the credit card is successfully authenticated in the authentication process, the control unit 11 ejects the credit card from the settlement card reading unit 14 .

Here, when the credit card is an IC credit card, a predetermined IC process (determination process, etc.) is executed in the IC credit card after the authentication process is performed. Therefore, after the reception processing unit 114 receives the authentication result from the settlement server 2 and the IC processing is completed in the IC credit card, the control unit 11 ejects the IC credit card from the settlement card reading unit 14. .

The display processing unit 115 causes the operation display unit 13 to display various types of information (guidance screen, operation screen, etc.) regarding the fueling process. Further, the display processing unit 115 displays the authentication status information indicating the progress of the authentication process and the operation information related to the user's refueling operation to the operation display unit 13 while the authentication process is being executed in the settlement server 2. display. Further, the display processing unit 115 changes the display mode of the authentication status information according to the progress of the authentication process. The display processing section 115 is an example of the display processing section of the present invention.

Here, a specific example of screen transition of the display screen of the operation display unit 13 will be described with reference to FIG. First, when the user selects a credit card as a payment method for refueling charges on a reception screen (not shown), the display processing unit 115 displays a guidance screen (see FIG. 4A) prompting the user to insert a credit card. display. When the user inserts, for example, an IC credit card into the payment card reading unit 14 (see FIG. 2), the acquisition processing unit 112 reads the card information (credit card type, credit card number, personal information, etc.), and the transmission processing unit 113 transmits the card information to the settlement server 2 . The settlement server 2 executes the authentication process when receiving the card information. While the authentication process is being performed, the display processing unit 115 provides guidance including authentication status information P1 indicating the progress of the authentication process and guidance information P2 (an example of operation information) regarding the user's refueling operation. Display the screen (see FIG. 4(b)).

When the authentication of the IC credit card is successful and the IC processing in the IC credit card is normally completed, the control unit 11 ejects the credit card from the settlement card reading unit 14, and the display processing unit 115 A guidance screen (see FIG. 4(c)) prompting to receive an IC credit card is displayed. When the user receives the IC credit card, the display processing unit 115 displays an operation screen (see FIGS. 4(d) and 4(e)) for inputting privilege information (coupon code). For example, when the user inputs a coupon code, the reception processing unit 111 receives the coupon code. Next, the control unit 11 calculates the unit price of each oil type (regular, high-octane, light oil) based on the card information and the privilege information, and the display processing unit 115 displays an operation screen for selecting the oil type. (See FIG. 4(f)) is displayed. Subsequently, the display processing unit 115 displays an operation screen (see FIG. 4(g)) for selecting the quantity. Subsequently, the display processing unit 115 displays an operation screen (see FIGS. 4(h) and 4(i)) for inputting privilege information (points). For example, when the user inputs points, the reception processing unit 111 receives the points. Then, the display processing unit 115 displays a guidance screen for starting refueling (see FIG. 4(j)). After that, when the user inserts the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler opening of the vehicle and performs a fuel filler operation, the fuel filler device 10 executes fuel filler processing. When the refueling process is completed and the refueling charge is determined, the control unit 11 requests the settlement server 2 to perform the settlement process, and the settlement server 2 executes the settlement process for the determined refueling charge.

In this way, the control unit 11 displays the authentication status information P1 and the guide information P2 to the operation display unit 13 while the authentication processing of the settlement server 2 for the IC credit card and the IC processing of the IC credit card are being executed. display. Further, the control section 11 causes the operation display section 13 to display the authentication status information P1 and the guidance information P2 from the time when the IC credit card is inserted until it is ejected. By displaying the authentication status information P1, the user can recognize that the authentication process of the IC credit card is being performed and the progress status of the authentication process. Further, by displaying the guidance information P2, the user can recognize and prepare for the operation content to be performed next.

FIG. 5 shows another example of the screen transition. In the example shown in FIG. 5, while the user inserts the IC credit card into the settlement card reader 14 (see FIG. 2) and the settlement server 2 executes the authentication process based on the card information, 5, display processing unit 115 displays an operation screen (see FIGS. 5B and 5C) including authentication status information P1 and operation information P3 (an example of operation information) relating to the user's refueling operation. Here, a coupon code input operation is shown as the refueling operation. Thereby, the user inputs the coupon code while the authentication process is being performed. The refueling operation may be an operation of selecting a quantity, or the like.

Further, when the control unit 11 calculates the unit price of each oil type (regular, high-octane, light oil) based on the card information and the privilege information (coupon information), the display processing unit 115 displays the authentication status information P1 and the operation An operation screen (see FIG. 5(e)) including information P3 is displayed. Note that the control unit 11 calculates the unit price corresponding to the type of oil while the authentication process is being executed in the settlement server 2 . Further, the display processing unit 115 displays the authentication status information P1 when the information (credit card type, etc.) for calculating the unit price is acquired from the card information, that is, when the reading process of the IC credit card is completed. and guidance information P2 (see FIG. 5(d)) may be displayed. Subsequently, the display processing unit 115 displays an operation screen (see FIG. 5(f)) for selecting the quantity. Subsequently, the display processing unit 115 displays an operation screen (see FIGS. 5G and 5H) for inputting privilege information (points).

After that, when the IC credit card is successfully authenticated and the IC processing in the IC credit card is normally completed, the control unit 11 ejects the credit card from the settlement card reading unit 14, and the display processing unit 115 , a guide screen (see FIG. 5(i)) prompting the user to receive the IC credit card is displayed. Then, the display processing unit 115 displays a guidance screen for starting refueling (see FIG. 5(j)). After that, when the user inserts the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler opening of the vehicle and performs a fuel filler operation, the fuel filler device 10 executes fuel filler processing. When the refueling process is completed and the refueling charge is determined, the control unit 11 requests the settlement server 2 to perform the settlement process, and the settlement server 2 executes the settlement process for the determined refueling charge.

Thus, the control unit 11 operates the authentication status information P1 and the operation information P3 (operation screen) while the authentication processing of the payment server 2 for the IC credit card and the IC processing of the IC credit card are being executed. Displayed on the display unit 13 . Further, the control section 11 causes the operation display section 13 to display the authentication status information P1 and the operation information P3 from the time when the IC credit card is inserted until it is ejected. Further, the control unit 11 changes the display mode of the authentication status information P1 according to the progress of the authentication process. By displaying the authentication status information P1, the user can recognize that the authentication process of the IC credit card is being performed and the progress status of the authentication process. Further, by displaying the operation information P3 (operation screen), the user can proceed with the refueling operation before the IC credit card is returned. Therefore, it is possible to shorten the time required for the user's refueling operation.

Here, if an error occurs during processing related to the refueling operation, such as the reading processing in the payment card reading unit 14, the authentication processing in the payment server 2, the IC processing in the IC credit card, the control unit 11 The screen is displayed and the IC credit card is ejected (returned). For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the settlement card reading unit 14 is executing the IC credit card reading process and the user is performing the coupon code input operation, an IC credit card reading error occurs. occurs, the display processor 115 displays a guide screen (see FIG. 6(d)) indicating a read error, and the controller 11 ejects the IC credit card from the payment card reader 14. FIG.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the authentication process is being executed in the settlement server 2 and the user is performing the selection operation of oil type and quantity, the IC credit card authentication error (inquiry error ) occurs, the display processing unit 115 displays a guidance screen (see FIG. 7(h)) indicating an authentication error, and the control unit 11 ejects the IC credit card from the settlement card reading unit 14 .

When the authentication error (inquiry error) occurs while the user is operating (for example, while entering a point card), the display processing unit 115 displays the authentication error message on the operation screen as shown in FIG. 8(g). may be displayed.

[Oil supply control process]
An example of the procedure of the oil supply control process executed by the control unit 11 of the oil supply control device 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. It should be noted that in the fuel supply control process described below, when the user performs an operation to cancel the process (by pressing a "cancel" button), the control unit 11 terminates the process at that point.

The present invention can be regarded as an invention of a fuel supply control method for executing one or more steps included in the fuel supply control process. May be omitted. It should be noted that the execution order of the steps in the fuel supply control process may differ within the range of producing the same effects. Further, here, a case where each step in the fuel supply control process is executed by the control unit 11 will be described as an example. are also contemplated as other embodiments.

First, the fuel supply control process shown in FIG. 9 will be described. The fueling control process shown in FIG. 9 corresponds to the example shown in FIG.

First, in step S11, when the user inserts, for example, an IC credit card into the settlement card reader 14 (see FIG. 2), the settlement card reader 14 executes IC credit card reading processing.

Next, in step S12, the control unit 11 displays a guidance screen (see FIG. 4B) including authentication status information P1 indicating the progress of the authentication processing (reading processing) and guidance information P2 regarding the user's refueling operation. ) is displayed. Step S12 is an example of the display step of the present invention.

Next, in step S13, the control section 11 determines whether or not an error in reading the IC credit card has occurred. If the read error does not occur (S13: No), that is, if the control unit 11 acquires the card information (credit card type, credit card number, personal information, etc.) read by the payment card reading unit 14, the process is The process proceeds to step S14. On the other hand, if the read error occurs (S13: Yes), the process proceeds to step S21. Step S13 is an example of the acquisition step of the present invention.

In step S14, the control unit 11 executes the IC credit card inquiry process. Specifically, the control unit 11 transmits the card information to the settlement server 2 to request provisional settlement processing (authentication). The settlement server 2 executes the authentication process when receiving the card information. Step S14 is an example of the transmission step of the present invention.

Next, in step S15, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an authentication error (inquiry error) of the IC credit card has occurred. If the authentication error does not occur (S15: No), that is, if the control unit 11 receives an authentication result indicating successful authentication from the settlement server 2, the process proceeds to step S16. On the other hand, if the authentication error occurs (S15: Yes), that is, if the control unit 11 receives an authentication result of authentication failure from the settlement server 2, the process proceeds to step S21.

In step S16, the control unit 11 causes the IC processing in the IC credit card to be executed. The IC credit card executes IC processing according to the authentication result.

Next, in step S17, the control section 11 determines whether or not an IC processing error has occurred in the IC credit card. If the IC processing error does not occur (S17: No), the process proceeds to step S18. On the other hand, if the IC processing error occurs (S17: Yes), the process proceeds to step S21.

Next, in step S18, the control unit 11 ejects the IC credit card from the settlement card reading unit 14. FIG. Further, the control unit 11 displays a guide screen (see FIG. 4(c)) prompting to receive the IC credit card.

Next, in step S19, the control unit 11 receives various refueling operations from the user. Further, the control unit 11 displays an operation screen for accepting the refueling operation. For example, the control unit 11 displays an operation screen (see FIGS. 4D and 4E) for entering a coupon code, and acquires coupon information entered by the user. The control unit 11 also displays an operation screen (see FIG. 4(f)) for selecting the type of oil (regular, high-octane, light oil) and acquires information on the type of oil selected by the user. The control unit 11 also displays an operation screen (see FIG. 4(g)) for selecting the quantity, and acquires information on the quantity selected by the user. The control unit 11 also displays an operation screen (see FIGS. 4(h) and 4(i)) for inputting points, and acquires point information input by the user.

Next, in step S20, the control unit 11 executes fueling processing. Specifically, the control unit 11 displays a guidance screen (see FIG. 4(j)) for starting refueling, and when the user performs a refueling operation by inserting the refueling nozzle into the refueling port of the vehicle, the refueling device 10 to execute the refueling process. When the refueling process is completed and the refueling charge is determined, the control unit 11 requests the settlement server 2 to perform the settlement process, and the settlement server 2 executes the settlement process for the determined refueling charge.

At step S21, the control unit 11 displays an error screen. For example, when a reading error of the IC credit card occurs, the control section 11 displays a guide screen (see FIG. 6(d)) showing the reading error. Further, for example, when an authentication error (inquiry error) of the IC credit card occurs, the control unit 11 displays a guidance screen (see FIG. 7(h)) indicating the authentication error. Then, in step S22, the control section 11 ejects the IC credit card from the settlement card reading section 14. FIG.

Next, the fuel supply control process shown in FIG. 10 will be described. The fueling control process shown in FIG. 10 corresponds to the example shown in FIG.

First, in step S31, when the user inserts, for example, an IC credit card into the settlement card reader 14 (see FIG. 2), the settlement card reader 14 executes IC credit card reading processing.

Next, in step S32, the control unit 11 displays an operation screen including operation information P3 (an example of operation information) regarding the user's refueling operation. For example, the control unit 11 displays an operation screen (see FIGS. 5B and 5C) for entering a coupon code, and receives an operation for entering a coupon code from the user. Further, the control unit 11 displays authentication status information P1 indicating the progress status of the authentication process (reading process) on the operation screen. For example, the control unit 11 displays authentication status information P1 (see FIGS. 5B and 5C) indicating the progress of the reading process of the IC credit card on the operation screen.

Next, in step S33, the control section 11 determines whether or not an error in reading the IC credit card has occurred. If the read error does not occur (S33: No), that is, if the control unit 11 acquires the card information (credit card type, credit card number, personal information, etc.) read by the payment card reading unit 14, the process is The process proceeds to step S34. On the other hand, if the read error occurs (S33: Yes), the process proceeds to step S42. Step S33 is an example of the acquisition step of the present invention.

In step S34, the control unit 11 executes the IC credit card inquiry process. Specifically, the control unit 11 transmits the card information to the settlement server 2 to request provisional settlement processing (authentication). The settlement server 2 executes the authentication process when receiving the card information. The control unit 11 may display a guide screen (see FIG. 5D) including authentication status information P1 indicating the progress of the authentication process (inquiry process) and guide information P2. Step S34 is an example of the transmission step of the present invention.

Next, in steps S35 and S36, the control unit 11 receives various refueling operations from the user. Further, the control unit 11 displays an operation screen for accepting the refueling operation. For example, the control unit 11 displays an operation screen (see FIG. 5(e)) for selecting the type of oil (regular, high-octane, light oil) and acquires information on the type of oil selected by the user. The control unit 11 also displays an operation screen (see FIG. 5(f)) for selecting the quantity, and acquires information on the quantity selected by the user. Further, the control unit 11 displays an operation screen (see FIGS. 5G and 5H) for inputting points, and acquires point information input by the user. The control unit 11 causes the operation screen to display authentication status information P1 indicating the progress of the authentication process (inquiry process) while the fuel supply operation is being accepted. Steps S32, S35, and S36 are examples of the reception step and the display step of the present invention.

Next, in step S37, the control section 11 determines whether or not an authentication error (inquiry error) of the IC credit card has occurred. If the authentication error does not occur (S37: No), that is, if the control unit 11 receives an authentication result of successful authentication from the settlement server 2, the process proceeds to step S38. On the other hand, if the authentication error occurs (S37: Yes), that is, if the control unit 11 receives an authentication result of authentication failure from the settlement server 2, the process proceeds to step S42.

In step S38, the control unit 11 causes the IC processing in the IC credit card to be executed. The IC credit card executes IC processing according to the authentication result.

Next, in step S39, the control section 11 determines whether or not an IC processing error has occurred in the IC credit card. If the IC processing error does not occur (S39: No), the process proceeds to step S40. On the other hand, if the IC processing error occurs (S39: Yes), the process proceeds to step S42.

Next, in step S40, the control section 11 ejects the IC credit card from the settlement card reading section 14. As shown in FIG. The control unit 11 also displays a guide screen (see FIG. 5(i)) prompting the user to receive the IC credit card. During the process of steps S31 to S40, the control unit 11 changes the display mode of the authentication status information P1 on the operation screen according to the progress of the authentication process.

Next, in step S41, the control unit 11 executes fueling processing. Specifically, the control unit 11 displays a guidance screen (see FIG. 5(j)) for starting refueling, and when the user performs a refueling operation by inserting the refueling nozzle into the refueling port of the vehicle, the refueling device 10 to execute the refueling process. When the refueling process is completed and the refueling charge is determined, the control unit 11 requests the settlement server 2 to perform the settlement process, and the settlement server 2 executes the settlement process for the determined refueling charge.

In step S42, the control unit 11 displays an error screen. For example, when a reading error of the IC credit card occurs, the control section 11 displays a guide screen (see FIG. 6(d)) showing the reading error. Further, for example, when an authentication error (inquiry error) of the IC credit card occurs, the control unit 11 displays a guidance screen (see FIG. 7(h)) indicating the authentication error. Then, in step S43, the control section 11 ejects the IC credit card from the settlement card reading section 14. FIG.

As described above, in the fuel supply system 100 according to the present embodiment, while the credit card authentication process is being executed in the settlement server 2, the fuel supply control device 1 displays the authentication status information P1 indicating the progress status of the authentication process. and operation information (guidance information P2, operation information P3) relating to the user's operation are displayed on the operation display unit 13. FIG. Further, while the authentication process is being performed, the refueling control device 1 (reception processing unit 111) receives an operation for inputting privilege information (coupon, points, etc.) and an oil type, which are included in the refueling operation, from the user. At least one of the operation of selecting and the operation of selecting the amount of fuel to be supplied is accepted. This allows the user to recognize that the credit card authentication process is being performed. Further, by displaying the operation information P3 (operation screen), the user can proceed with the refueling operation. Therefore, it is possible to shorten the time required for the user's refueling operation.

Note that the order of the operations (the operation of inputting privilege information, the operation of selecting the type of oil, and the operation of selecting the amount of refueling) that the user can perform while the authentication process is being performed is not limited. Further, the authentication processing of the present invention includes IC credit card reading processing in the refueling control device 1 and authentication processing (inquiry processing) in the settlement server 2 .

The invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. As another embodiment, the display processing unit 115 displays the authentication status information P1 according to the progress of reading processing and authentication processing (inquiry processing), as shown in (a) to (e) of FIG. 11, for example. Content and background images may vary. Further, the display processing unit 115 changes the display mode of the object image (arrow image, progress bar) according to the progress of the authentication status information P1, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, for example. may Further, the display processing unit 115 may change the ratio (0% to 100%) of the authentication status information P1 according to the progress, as shown in FIGS. 13(a) and 13(b). Further, the display processing unit 115, as shown in (a) to (d) of FIG. 14, for example, displays the authentication status information P1 as "reading", "inquiring", "inquiry completed" according to the progress. , the display mode (shaded display) of the progress bar indicating "inquiry error" may be changed. Further, the display processing unit 115 displays a predetermined image as an animation according to the progress of the authentication status information P1, changes the sound volume according to the progress, and turns on an indicator lamp (not shown). Brightness and color may be changed.

Further, as another embodiment, the fuel supply control device 1 may eject the credit card after the settlement process is completed, or may eject the credit card after the fuel supply process is completed.

The settlement operation terminal of the present invention is not limited to the refueling control device 1, and can be applied to a settlement terminal that can be operated by a user.

It should be noted that the fuel supply control device 1 according to the present invention can be obtained by freely combining each embodiment shown above within the scope of the invention described in each claim, or by appropriately modifying or partially modifying each embodiment. It can also be configured by omitting it.

Reference Signs List 1: Refueling control device 2: Settlement server 10: Refueling device 11: Control unit 12: Storage unit 13: Operation display unit 14: Settlement card reading unit 15: Privilege information reading unit 15A: Privilege information reading unit 15B: Privilege information reading Part 16: Communication I/F
100: Refueling system 111: Reception processing unit 112: Acquisition processing unit 113: Transmission processing unit 114: Reception processing unit 115: Display processing unit

Claims (8)

a reception processing unit that receives a user's operation;
an acquisition processing unit that acquires credit card information of a credit card used for payment processing of the usage fee of the user;
a transmission processing unit that transmits the card information acquired by the acquisition processing unit to a payment device that performs credit card authentication processing;
a display processing unit that causes a display unit to display authentication status information indicating the progress of the authentication process and operation information related to the user's operation while the authentication process is being performed in the payment device;
with
While the authentication process is being performed in the payment device, the reception processing unit receives an operation of inputting privilege information, an operation of selecting a type of oil, and an amount of fuel, which are included in the fueling operation, from the user. A payment operation terminal that accepts at least one of operations for selection . The display processing unit causes the display unit to display the authentication status information and the operation information from when the credit card is inserted into the payment operation terminal until it is ejected.
The settlement operation terminal according to claim 1. ejecting the credit card from the payment operation terminal when the credit card is successfully authenticated in the authentication process;
The settlement operation terminal according to claim 2. The display processing unit causes the display unit to display the authentication status information and guidance information regarding the user's refueling operation while the authentication processing is being performed in the payment device.
The settlement operation terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 3. calculating a unit price corresponding to the oil type while the authentication process is being performed in the payment device;
The settlement operation terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . When an authentication error of the credit card occurs in the authentication process, the credit card is ejected from the payment operation terminal, and the display processing unit causes the display unit to display information indicating the authentication error,
The settlement operation terminal according to claim 2. The display processing unit changes the display mode of the authentication status information according to the progress of the authentication process.
The settlement operation terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 6 . a reception step for receiving a user's operation;
an acquisition step of acquiring credit card information of a credit card used for payment processing of the usage fee of the user;
a transmission step of transmitting the card information acquired by the acquisition step to a payment device that executes authentication processing of the credit card;
a display step of causing a display unit to display authentication status information indicating the progress of the authentication process and operation information about the user's operation while the authentication process is being performed in the payment apparatus;
A payment operation method in which one or more processors execute
In the receiving step, while the authentication process is being performed in the payment device, the user selects an operation of inputting privilege information, an operation of selecting a type of oil, and an amount of fuel, which are included in the fueling operation. A payment operation method that accepts at least one of the operations to be performed .

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