JP7355224B2 - Information processing device, information processing method, and storage medium - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a storage medium.

Patent Document 1 discloses a payment support system that makes shopping at duty-free facilities more efficient. The payment support system disclosed in Patent Document 1 determines whether payment is possible or not based on biometric authentication using the traveler's biometric information.

International Publication No. 2017/033291

There may be restrictions on those eligible for tax exemption due to laws and regulations regarding tax exemption. However, in the payment support system described in Patent Document 1, whether or not the person is eligible for tax exemption is not taken into account, so it is necessary to use another method to confirm whether or not the person is eligible for tax exemption. There are cases.

An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and a storage medium that can simplify procedures at tax-free facilities.

According to one aspect of the present invention, an identification information acquisition unit that acquires identification information of a person using a tax-free facility; an entry date acquisition unit that acquires the entry date of the person based on the identification information; An information processing apparatus is provided, including a determination unit that determines whether the person is eligible for tax exemption based on the national day.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a step of obtaining identification information of a person using a duty-free facility, a step of obtaining an entry date of the person based on the identification information, and a step of obtaining the entry date of the person based on the entry date. An information processing method is provided, including the step of determining whether the person is eligible for tax exemption.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the steps of: acquiring identification information of a person using a tax-free facility in a computer; acquiring the date of entry of the person based on the identification information; A storage medium is provided that stores a program for executing an information processing method including the step of determining whether the person is eligible for tax exemption based on the date of the tax exemption.

According to the present invention, an information processing device, an information processing method, and a storage medium that can simplify procedures at tax-free facilities are provided.

1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of an information processing system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the tax exemption processing server according to the first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a duty free shop system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a tax exemption processing server according to the first embodiment. 3 is a sequence chart showing an outline of processing performed in the information processing system according to the first embodiment. It is a table showing an example of immigrant data stored in the tax exemption processing server according to the first embodiment. It is a table showing an example of purchase information acquired by the duty free shop system according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the processing performed in the tax exemption processing server according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of an information processing system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a signage system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a signage system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a layout diagram showing an example of a departure area of an airport according to a second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing performed in the signage system concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a table showing an example of tourist information acquired in the signage system according to the second embodiment. It is a figure showing the example of a display in the signage system concerning a 2nd embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of an information processing system according to a third embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing performed in the departure examination terminal concerning a 3rd embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example on an exit inspection terminal according to a third embodiment. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of an information processing device according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of an information processing device according to a fifth embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the signage system based on a modified embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example on an exit inspection terminal according to a modified embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example on a display terminal of an entry/exit gate according to a modified embodiment.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, similar or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof may be omitted or simplified.

[First embodiment]
An information processing system according to this embodiment will be described. The information processing system of this embodiment is a system that supports tax exemption processing (procedures related to tax exemption) at tax exempt facilities. Here, a duty-free facility may typically be a duty-free shop (export goods sales floor) in a city, but it can also be used to carry out tax-free procedures at multiple stores in a commercial facility that includes multiple stores, such as a shopping center or department store. It may also include a bulk tax exemption procedure counter that performs tax exemption procedures all at once.

Moreover, "tax-free" means exemption from consumption tax when the information processing system of this embodiment is used for tax-free processing at a duty-free shop in a city in Japan. However, when the information processing system of this embodiment is used at another duty-free facility, "tax exemption" may also include exemption from value-added tax, alcohol tax, tobacco tax, customs duty, and the like.

Unless otherwise specified, in the following description, it is assumed that the information processing system of this embodiment is applied to tax exemption procedures at duty free shops in cities in Japan. However, the information processing system of this embodiment is not limited thereto, and may be used for tax-free processing at duty-free shops in foreign countries other than Japan. In that case, the details of the processing may be changed as appropriate depending on the tax system of each country.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of an information processing system according to this embodiment. The information processing system includes a tax-free processing server 1, a duty-free shop system 2, an immigration management server 3, and a payment server 4. The tax-free processing server 1, the duty-free shop system 2, the immigration management server 3, and the payment server 4 are communicably connected via the network NW.

The network NW can be various networks such as a LAN (Local Area Network) and a WAN (Wide Area Network). The network NW may be, for example, the Internet.

The tax-free processing server 1 is a server that provides the duty-free shop system 2 with the tax-free processing function of this embodiment via the network NW. In this way, the tax exemption processing server 1 functions as an information processing device that implements the function of tax exemption processing.

The duty-free shop system 2 is a system built within a duty-free shop, and may include a server, a POS (Point Of Sales) system, and the like.

The immigration management server 3 is a server that stores biometric information of foreigners entering Japan. This biometric information may include, for example, a facial image. This facial image may be a facial image stored in a passport's IC (Integrated Circuit) chip that is read out at the time of immigration inspection, and is taken at the time of immigration inspection when a foreigner enters Japan from an airport or port. It may be something that has been done. Note that the biometric information stored in the immigration management server 3 may be information other than facial images, such as a fingerprint image or an iris image. In addition, the immigration management server 3 stores the entry and departure dates of foreigners entering Japan and foreigners leaving Japan, thereby checking whether entry and departure are being carried out appropriately in accordance with laws and regulations. management. Note that the immigration management server 3 may further store biometric information of Japanese people residing in a foreign country. In other words, the immigration management server 3 may store biometric information of non-residents who can be eligible for tax-free sales, regardless of whether they are Japanese or foreigners. In this case, the tax exemption process of this embodiment can also be applied to tax exemption procedures for Japanese nationals.

The payment server 4 is a server for making payment for purchases at a duty free shop. The payment server 4 provides functions for electronic payment using credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, electronic money, virtual currency, etc. in response to requests from the tax-free processing server 1 or the duty-free shop system 2.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the tax exemption processing server 1. As shown in FIG. The tax exemption processing server 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 103, and an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 104. The tax exemption processing server 1 also includes a communication I/F (Interface) 105, an input device 106, and an output device 107. Note that each part of the tax exemption processing server 1 is interconnected via a bus, wiring, drive device, etc. (not shown).

In FIG. 2, each part constituting the tax exemption processing server 1 is illustrated as an integrated device, but some of these functions may be provided by an external device. For example, the input device 106 and the output device 107 may be external devices that are separate from the functions of the computer including the CPU 101 and the like.

The CPU 101 is a processor that performs predetermined calculations according to programs stored in the ROM 103, HDD 104, etc., and also has the function of controlling each part of the tax exemption processing server 1. The RAM 102 is composed of a volatile storage medium and provides a temporary memory area necessary for the operation of the CPU 101. The ROM 103 is composed of a non-volatile storage medium and stores necessary information such as programs used for the operation of the tax exemption processing server 1. The HDD 104 is a storage device that is composed of a nonvolatile storage medium and stores a database, a program for operating the tax exemption processing server 1, and the like.

The communication I/F 105 is a communication interface based on standards such as Ethernet (registered trademark). The communication I/F 105 is a module for communicating with other devices such as the duty free shop system 2.

The input device 106 is a keyboard, a pointing device, or the like, and is used by the administrator of the tax exemption processing server 1 to operate the tax exemption processing server 1. Examples of pointing devices include a mouse, trackball, touch panel, pen tablet, and the like.

The output device 107 is, for example, a display device. The display device is a liquid crystal display, an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display, or the like, and is used to display information, a GUI (Graphical User Interface) for inputting operations, and the like. The input device 106 and the output device 107 may be integrally formed as a touch panel.

Note that the hardware configuration of the tax exemption processing server 1 is an example, and devices other than these may be added, or some devices may not be provided. Further, some of the devices may be replaced with other devices having similar functions. Furthermore, some of the functions of this embodiment may be provided by other devices via a network, or the functions of this embodiment may be distributed and realized by a plurality of devices. For example, the HDD 104 may be replaced with an SSD (Solid State Drive) using semiconductor memory. Further, the HDD 104 may be replaced with cloud storage. In this way, the hardware configuration of the tax exemption processing server 1 can be changed as appropriate.

The hardware configurations of the immigration management server 3 and the payment server 4 are the same as those shown in FIG. 2, so their explanation will be omitted.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the duty free shop system 2. As shown in FIG. The duty free shop system 2 includes a duty free shop server 201, a POS terminal 202, and an imaging device 203.

The duty-free store server 201 is a store computer that stores data used in the duty-free store, such as sales data and article (commodity) data obtained from the POS terminal 202. The hardware configuration of the duty-free shop server 201 is the same as that shown in FIG. 2, so a description thereof will be omitted.

The POS terminal 202 is a device that performs processing such as registration of items that the user intends to purchase and payment of the sales price. The POS terminal 202 includes a computer, a display device, a barcode reader, a cash drawer, a card reader, operation buttons, a receipt printer, and the like. The imaging device 203 is a digital camera that takes a facial image of a user who wants to purchase an item. The facial image is used for facial authentication to identify the user.

The POS terminal 202 and the imaging device 203 are installed at a checkout counter of a duty-free shop or the like. The POS terminal 202 and the imaging device 203 may be an integrated device mounted in one housing, or may be a plurality of separate devices.

The POS terminal 202 is typically a device operated by a clerk at a duty-free store, but it may also be a self-service device that is partially or completely operated by the user. The imaging device 203 performs an operation of photographing the user's face in conjunction with the operation of the POS terminal 202.

Note that the duty-free shop system 2 may further include a scanner for acquiring passport image data for sales procedures involving tax-free processing, a printer for printing documents for tax-free procedures, and the like.

FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the tax exemption processing server 1 according to this embodiment. The tax exemption processing server 1 includes an identification information acquisition section 111, a collation section 112, a purchase information acquisition section 113, an entry date acquisition section 114, a determination section 115, a payment request section 116, and a storage section 117.

The CPU 101 performs predetermined arithmetic processing by loading a program stored in the ROM 103, HDD 104, etc. into the RAM 102 and executing it. Further, the CPU 101 controls each part of the tax exemption processing server 1 such as the communication I/F 105 based on the program. As a result, the CPU 101 realizes the functions of the identification information acquisition section 111, the collation section 112, the purchase information acquisition section 113, the entry date acquisition section 114, the determination section 115, the payment request section 116, and the storage section 117. The details of the specific processing performed by each functional block will be described later.

Note that some or all of the functions of the functional blocks described in the tax exemption processing server 1 in FIG. 4 may be provided in a device outside the tax exemption processing server 1. That is, each of the above-mentioned functions may be realized by the tax exemption processing server 1 alone, or may be realized in cooperation with an external device.

FIG. 5 is a sequence chart showing an outline of processing performed in the information processing system according to this embodiment.

The processes in step S11 and step S12 are information acquisition processes that are performed in advance before the user visits the duty-free shop. In step S11, the tax exemption processing server 1 requests the immigration management server 3 for information on the person entering the country. In step S12, the immigration management server 3 transmits the information of the immigrant to the tax exemption processing server 1 in response to the request. This information is stored in the storage unit 117 of the tax exemption processing server 1.

FIG. 6 is a table showing an example of immigrant data stored in the tax exemption processing server 1 according to the present embodiment. This immigrant data is data acquired from the immigration management server 3 in step S12. As shown in FIG. 6, the tax exemption processing server 1 stores the passport number, name, date of entry, and facial image data of an immigrant in association with each other. Note that this data item is an example, and may further include data items other than those shown in FIG. 6, such as fingerprint image data.

The processing from step S13 to step S19 is a tax-free goods sales process. This process is started, for example, when a user approaches the POS terminal 202 of a duty-free shop to purchase an item and indicates his/her intention to purchase, by an operation of the POS terminal 202 by a store clerk.

In step S13, the clerk of the duty free shop system 2 operates the POS terminal 202 to register the article that the user has indicated an intention to purchase. This process is performed, for example, by using a barcode reader provided in the POS terminal 202 to read the code of the item from the barcode attached to the item brought by the user. Thereby, the duty free shop server 201 acquires purchase information regarding the item that the user has indicated an intention to purchase.

FIG. 7 is a table showing an example of purchase information acquired by the duty free shop system 2 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the purchase information may include a code, a purchased item name, a category, and an amount. "General goods" and "consumables" listed in this "Category" column are the classification of goods eligible for tax exemption under Japan's tax exemption system. Note that a product database for acquiring various information associated with the code is stored in the duty-free shop server 201 in advance.

Furthermore, in step S13, the imaging device 203 of the duty free shop system 2 photographs a face image of the user.

In step S14, the duty-free shop system 2 transmits the user's facial image and purchase information to the tax-free processing server 1. In step S15, the tax exemption processing server 1 determines whether the item purchased by the user is eligible for tax exemption based on the face authentication result based on the user's face image, the date of entry, and purchase information. Details of the process in step S15 will be described later. Note that the sequence chart in FIG. 5 shows the process when the purchase of the item by the user is subject to tax exemption and tax exemption sales are possible. If the item purchased by the user is not eligible for tax exemption, the tax exemption processing server 1 notifies the duty free shop system 2 to that effect. In this case, the duty-free shop clerk may inform the customer and then stop selling the goods, or sell the goods using the same procedure as for the sale of general taxable goods.

In step S16, the tax exemption processing server 1 issues a payment request to the payment server 4 for the purchase of goods by the user. In this payment request, information necessary for payment, such as the total amount of purchased items and payment information (credit card number, account number, password, etc.), is transmitted to the payment server 4. Note that the payment information may be registered in advance by the user in the tax-free processing server 1, or may be entered at the duty-free shop at the time of purchase.

When the payment request is made in step S16, the payment server 4 determines whether payment is possible and performs payment processing. Note that the sequence chart in FIG. 5 shows the process when the payment for the purchase of goods by the user is approved.

In step S17, the payment server 4 replies to the tax exemption processing server 1 that the payment has been approved. In step S18, the tax-free processing server 1 notifies the duty-free shop system 2 that the payment has been approved. In step S19, the clerk is notified that the payment has been approved by displaying a message on the display device of the POS terminal 202 of the duty free shop system 2, etc. The clerk completes the processing of tax-free sales by completing tasks such as packaging and handing over goods, explaining necessary matters to users, and issuing tax-free related documents.

Purchase record information regarding items purchased by the user is stored in the storage unit 117 of the duty-free shop system 2 for a predetermined period of time. Purchase record information may be provided to customs or tax authorities as necessary. Note that the purchase record information may be stored in a written form at the duty free shop.

Note that the user may purchase the item using a payment method that does not use the payment server 4, such as cash or a gift certificate. In that case, the processes of steps S16 and S17 are omitted. In this case, the process of step S18 is a process of notifying information indicating whether or not the item is subject to tax exemption.

In FIG. 5, it is assumed that the information acquisition from the immigration management server 3 in steps S11 and S12 is performed prior to the processing after step S13, and that the immigrant data is stored in the storage unit 117 at the time of step S13. However, it is not limited to this. In response to a request from the duty free shop system 2 in step S14, information on the person entering the country may be acquired from the immigration management server 3. Alternatively, if the immigrant data is not stored in the storage unit 117 when there is a request from the duty free shop system 2 in step S14, the flow may be such that the immigrant data is acquired from the immigration management server 3. .

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing performed in the tax exemption processing server 1 according to the present embodiment. The flowchart in FIG. 8 shows the process of step S15 in the sequence chart in FIG. 5 in more detail.

In step S101, the identification information acquisition unit 111 acquires identification information of the user of the tax-exempt facility. This identification information may typically be a face image of the user taken by the imaging device 203 of the duty free shop system 2 in step S13 and transmitted to the tax exemption processing server 1 in step S14. Other examples of the identification information may be images other than facial images, such as a fingerprint image or an iris image of the user. Furthermore, another example of the identification information may be a feature amount extracted from a user's face image, fingerprint image, iris image, or the like. By using this biometric information as identification information, biometric authentication can be performed, which allows for more accurate identity verification than when using other identification information, and reduces the complexity of identity verification work. be done. Since biometric authentication can be performed easily, it is particularly desirable to use a facial image or a feature quantity extracted from a facial image as identification information. Note that the identification information may be any information that can be used to confirm the identity of the person, and may be information other than biometric information such as a passport number, for example.

In step S102, the matching unit 112 matches the identification information obtained in step S101 with identification information such as facial image data in the immigrant data obtained in advance in step S12. The immigrant data is data as illustrated in FIG. This verification may be performed, for example, by extracting feature points from the facial images and determining whether or not they are the same person based on the degree of matching of the feature points.

If there is a person in the immigrant data that matches the person's identification information acquired in step S102 (YES in step S102), the process moves to step S103. If there is no person in the immigrant data that matches the person's identification information acquired in step S102 (NO in step S102), the process moves to step S106.

Through this process, it is possible to determine whether the user of the tax-free facility is a person who is properly registered in the immigration data. For example, if the user of a tax-free facility is a resident rather than an immigrant, he or she will not be eligible for tax exemption. This process makes it possible to exclude persons who are not eligible for tax exemption, such as residents.

In step S103, the entry date acquisition unit 114 obtains the entry date of the person corresponding to the identification information obtained in step S101 from the immigrant data.

In step S104, the determining unit 115 determines whether a predetermined number of days have passed since the entry date by comparing the difference between the entry date acquired in step S103 and the current date and time. If a predetermined number of days have passed since the date of entry (YES in step S104), the process moves to step S106. If the predetermined number of days has not passed since the date of entry (NO in step S104), the process moves to step S105.

This predetermined number of days is determined based on laws and regulations regarding tax exemption. For example, under Japan's current tax exemption system, even foreigners who enter the country for more than six months are treated as residents and are therefore not eligible for tax exemption. Therefore, this predetermined number of days may be six months, as an example. In this way, whether or not a person is eligible for tax exemption may vary depending on the period of stay, but according to this process, it is possible to make a determination that takes the period of stay into consideration. In addition, if the immigration management server 3 contains biometric information of Japanese nationals residing in a foreign country, and if the immigration data includes data of Japanese nationals residing in a foreign country, Judgments may also be made that take into account the period of stay from the date of entry. Even if you are Japanese, if you leave Japan for the purpose of staying in a foreign country for two years or more, or if you work at an office in a foreign country, you return to Japan temporarily and your period of stay is less than six months. You may be eligible for tax exemption. Therefore, even in such determinations for Japanese nationals, determination processing in which the predetermined number of days is 6 months may be used.

Note that the predetermined number of days may be 90 days. Among the statuses of residence recognized under the Japanese legal system, the maximum period for short-term stays such as sightseeing and attending conferences is 90 days. Therefore, foreigners who have stayed in Japan for more than 90 days are likely to be staying in Japan for work or other purposes. Foreign nationals working in offices in Japan are also treated as residents and therefore are not eligible for tax exemption. Therefore, if the period of stay exceeds 90 days, it may be desirable to use a separate method to confirm whether the person is eligible for tax exemption. Taking such circumstances into consideration, the predetermined number of days may be set to a period shorter than six months, such as 90 days.

In step S105, the determination unit 115 determines that the user is eligible for tax exemption, and the process moves to step S107. In step S106, the determination unit 115 determines that the user is not eligible for tax exemption, and the process ends.

Note that the determination results in step S105 and step S106 may be stored in the storage unit 117 in association with the user's name, passport number, etc. By reusing the determination result when the user attempts to use the tax-free facility or another tax-free facility again, it is possible to simplify the determination of whether or not the user is eligible for tax exemption.

In step S107, the purchase information acquisition unit 113 acquires purchase information of the item purchased by the user. This purchase information is information transmitted from the duty free shop system 2 to the tax exemption processing server 1 in step S14, and is data as illustrated in FIG. 7.

In step S108, the determining unit 115 determines whether the price of the purchased item is within a predetermined range. If the price of the purchased item is within the predetermined range (YES in step S108), the process moves to step S109. If the price of the purchased item is outside the predetermined range (NO in step S108), the process moves to step S110.

Here, the predetermined range for the amount of purchased items is determined based on laws and regulations regarding tax exemption. For example, in the current tax exemption system in Japan, for general goods, the requirement for tax exemption is that the total daily sales amount at one store is 5,000 yen or more. Additionally, for consumables, the requirement for tax exemption is that the total daily sales amount at one store must be 5,000 yen or more and 500,000 yen or less. The determination process in step S108 may be, for example, to determine whether the total amount for each of general goods and consumables is included in these ranges for each category of general goods and consumables. In the example of FIG. 7, "camera" is an item eligible for tax exemption because the amount is 5000 yen or more, and "medicine" is not an item eligible for tax exemption because the amount is less than 5000 yen.

In step S109, the determination unit 115 determines that the purchased item is a tax exempt item, and the process moves to step S111. In step S110, the determining unit 115 determines that the purchased item is not a tax exempt item, and the process ends.

In step S111, the payment requesting unit 116 acquires information necessary for payment, such as the total amount of purchased items and payment information, and requests payment from the payment server 4, thereby starting payment processing for tax-free sales. As a result, part of the information used to determine whether tax exemption is available can be used for payment, improving convenience. This payment process corresponds to step S16 shown in FIG. 5, so its explanation will be omitted.

As described above, in this embodiment, the date of entry of a person using a tax-free facility is obtained, and it is determined whether the person is eligible for tax exemption based on the date of entry. As a result, manual work can be reduced compared to a method in which a clerk at a tax-exempt facility confirms whether or not the person is eligible for tax exemption. Traditionally, clerks at duty-free facilities receive passports, visually check the entry date written on the entry stamp stamped on the passport, manually calculate the length of stay, and determine whether the person is eligible for tax exemption. I was working on checking. In contrast, in this embodiment, identification information such as a face image of a user taken at a tax-free facility is compared with identification information such as a face image stored in the tax-free processing server 1 or the immigration management server 3. This allows you to easily obtain the date of entry. Based on the obtained entry date, it is automatically determined whether the person is eligible for tax exemption. In this way, the work of the duty-free facility clerk is simplified. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, an information processing device that can simplify procedures at tax-free facilities is provided.

Note that the order of the determination processing in steps S102, S104, and S108 in the flow of FIG. 8 is not limited to what is illustrated, and may be a different order or may be performed in parallel.

[Second embodiment]
The information processing system of the first embodiment simplifies procedures when purchasing goods by determining whether or not a person is eligible for tax exemption at a tax-free facility. However, procedures for tax exemption may be required not only at the time of purchase but also before the user leaves the country from the airport. The information processing system of this embodiment provides a function that allows a person who has purchased a tax-free item to appropriately complete tax-free procedures before leaving the country.

Note that in this embodiment, descriptions of parts that overlap with those described in the first embodiment may be omitted or simplified.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of an information processing system according to this embodiment. In addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system further includes an airport system 5. The airport system 5 is a core system of the airport that manages passengers and the like. The airport system 5 includes a signage system 51 installed within the premises of the airport. The airport system 5 and the signage system 51 are communicably connected to at least the tax exemption processing server 1 via the network NW.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the signage system 51 according to this embodiment. The signage system 51 includes a CPU 501, a RAM 502, a ROM 503, an HDD 504, a communication I/F 505, an input device 506, a display device 507, and an imaging device 508. Note that each part of the signage system 51 is interconnected via a bus, wiring, drive device, etc. (not shown).

The CPU 501, RAM 502, ROM 503, HDD 504, communication I/F 505, and input device 506 are computers that perform arithmetic processing necessary for processing of this embodiment, control the entire signage system 51, and communicate information with other devices. These parts may also be more generally referred to as information processing devices. The CPU 501, RAM 502, ROM 503, HDD 504, communication I/F 505, and input device 506 are generally the same as the CPU 101, RAM 102, ROM 103, HDD 104, communication I/F 105, and input device 106 shown in FIG. Omitted.

The display device 507 is a liquid crystal display, an OLED display, or the like. The display device 507 presents information to a person before passing through immigration at the airport.

The imaging device 508 is a digital camera that takes a facial image of a person before passing through immigration at the airport. Facial images are used for facial recognition to identify people. Typically, the imaging device 508 is provided on the display surface side of the display device 507 and arranged so that a person on the display surface side of the display device 507 is within the photographing range.

FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram of the signage system 51 according to this embodiment. The signage system 51 includes a tourist information acquisition section 511, an identification information acquisition section 512, a collation section 513, a purchase information acquisition section 514, an instruction information generation section 515, a display device control section 516, and a storage section 517.

The CPU 501 performs predetermined arithmetic processing by loading a program stored in the ROM 503, HDD 504, etc. into the RAM 502 and executing it. Further, the CPU 501 controls each part of the signage system 51 such as the communication I/F 505 based on the program. Thereby, the CPU 501 realizes the functions of the tourist information acquisition section 511, the identification information acquisition section 512, the collation section 513, the purchase information acquisition section 514, the instruction information generation section 515, the display device control section 516, and the storage section 517. The details of the specific processing performed by each functional block will be described later.

FIG. 12 is a layout diagram showing an example of the departure area of the airport according to the present embodiment. The signage system 51 of this embodiment is arranged in the departure area of the airport. As shown in FIG. 12, a signage system 51, a check-in counter 61, a security inspection area 62, a customs office 63, and an immigration inspection area 64 are arranged in the departure area.

A traveler who intends to leave the country first moves to the check-in counter 61 and performs boarding procedures with the airline company. At the check-in counter 61, passports are checked, checked baggage is handed over, and the like. The check-in counter 61 may be a manned counter, or may be an unmanned counter using an automatic check-in machine, an automatic baggage drop machine, or the like.

After completing the procedures at the check-in counter 61, the traveler then moves to a security checkpoint 62. At the security checkpoint 62, the identity of the traveler is verified by comparing the face image on the passport with the face of the traveler, and it is confirmed that the traveler is in possession of the airline ticket issued to the verified traveler. be exposed. Thereafter, at the security checkpoint 62, an inspection is performed to determine whether the traveler is carrying any items that are prohibited to be carried on board the aircraft.

After passing through the security checkpoint 62, the traveler then moves to an immigration checkpoint 64. At the immigration inspection area 64, passports, tickets, etc. are checked, and identity verification is performed by an immigration officer. Thereafter, the passenger passes through the immigration inspection area 64 and moves to a restricted area where the boarding gate is located.

A customs office 63 and a signage system 51 are provided in the area between the security checkpoint 62 and the immigration checkpoint 64. Among the tourists who have passed through the security checkpoint 62, those who have purchased goods at a duty-free shop are required to go through procedures such as presenting their passport at the customs office 63. On the other hand, tourists who have not purchased goods at the duty-free shop proceed to the immigration inspection area 64 without stopping at the customs office 63. Since the traveler must decide for himself whether or not he needs to visit the customs office 63, there is a possibility that a traveler who has purchased goods at a duty-free shop may head to the immigration inspection area 64 without visiting the customs office 63. The signage system 51 displays a display instructing tourists who have purchased goods at a duty-free shop to proceed to the customs office 63 and complete procedures. Below, a flow for realizing display processing by this signage system 51 will be explained.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing performed in the signage system 51 according to this embodiment. This process is executed when the tourist passes through the security checkpoint 62.

In step S<b>201 , the tourist information acquisition unit 511 obtains tourist information from the tax exemption processing server 1 for a tourist who plans to depart from the country using the airport, and stores it in the storage unit 517 . Note that this process may be performed in advance at the start of business operations, or may be performed at a predetermined time, such as when a tourist approaches the signage system 51 and the face of the tourist is recognized. It may also be carried out separately.

FIG. 14 is a table showing an example of tourist information acquired by the signage system 51 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, the tourist information is information in which the immigrant data in FIG. 6 described in the first embodiment and the purchase information in FIG. 7 are associated. That is, the tourist information includes information about tax-exempt items purchased by each tourist. Note that in the tourist information in FIG. 14, only tax-exempt items are associated with immigration data, but information on items other than tax-exempt items may be included in the tourist information.

In step S202, the identification information acquisition unit 512 controls the imaging device 508 to capture a facial image of the tourist who has passed through the security checkpoint 62.

In step S203, the matching unit 513 performs face matching to match the face image obtained in step S202 with the face image data in the tourist information obtained in advance in step S201. This verification may be performed, for example, by extracting feature points from the facial images and determining whether or not they are the same person based on the degree of matching of the feature points. Note that the face verification in step S203 may be biometric verification using biometric information other than the facial image, such as a fingerprint image or an iris image. Thereby, it is specified which person in the tourist information is the tourist who passed through the security checkpoint 62.

Although the case in which the face verification in step S203 is performed within the signage system 51 is exemplified, this processing may also be performed on the tax exemption processing server 1, or may be performed on the signage system 51 such as an edge server within the airport system 5. may be performed in a separate device.

In step S204, the purchase information acquisition unit 514 refers to the tourist information and obtains purchase information of the article purchased by the tourist identified by face verification. For example, if the tourist identified in the process of step S203 is the person with the passport number "123456789" in FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. 14, this person has a history of purchasing cameras. This information is obtained.

In step S205, the instruction information generation unit 515 determines whether there is a purchase history of tax-exempt items based on the purchase information acquired in step S204. If there is a purchase history of tax-exempt items (YES in step S205), the process moves to step S206. If there is no purchase history of tax-exempt items (NO in step S205), no tax-exemption procedure is necessary, and the process ends.

In step S206, the instruction information generation unit 515 generates display information for instructing the tourist to perform procedures at the customs office 63.

In step S207, the display device control unit 516 controls the display device 507 to display a message based on the display information on the display device 507.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a display example in the signage system 51 according to the present embodiment. At the front of the signage system 51, a display surface of a display device 507 and an imaging device 508 are arranged. The display device 507 displays a message instructing the user to carry out tax exemption procedures, such as "Mr. A, please go to the customs office on the left and complete the tax exemption procedures." Note that this display may include messages in multiple languages. Moreover, not only characters but also figures, illustrations, photographs, etc. may be displayed. For example, in this embodiment, a leftward arrow or the like may be displayed to prompt the user to move toward the customs office 63 on the left side of the display screen. By seeing this display, tourists can recognize that they need to complete tax exemption procedures.

As described above, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not procedures at the customs office 63 are necessary based on the purchase information of tax-exempt items purchased by a person before leaving the country. If a procedure is required, display information that instructs the person to perform the procedure can be generated. As a result, even if a person has forgotten to carry out tax exemption procedures or is intentionally unwilling to carry out tax exemption procedures, it is possible to encourage the person to carry out tax exemption procedures. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, an information processing device is provided that allows a person who has purchased a tax-exempt item to appropriately complete tax-exemption procedures.

In addition, in FIG. 12, the signage system 51 is placed between the security checkpoint 62 and the immigration checkpoint 64, but this placement is not essential, and it is placed in a place where travelers can see it before leaving the country. If so, they may be placed in other positions. For example, it may be placed in front of the security checkpoint 62 or in front of the check-in counter 61.

Further, a message as shown in FIG. 15 may be displayed on the display screen of an automatic check-in machine or the display screen of an automatic baggage drop machine. In this case, the signage system 51 may be replaced by an automatic check-in machine or an automatic bag drop machine.

[Third embodiment]
The information processing system of this embodiment is a modification of the information processing system of the second embodiment. Descriptions of parts that overlap with the first embodiment or the second embodiment may be omitted or simplified in some cases.

FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of an information processing system according to this embodiment. The airport system 5 of this embodiment includes an immigration terminal 52 used by an immigration officer at an immigration inspection area 64. The airport system 5 and the immigration terminal 52 are communicably connected to at least the duty free shop system 2 via the network NW.

The immigration terminal 52 is a computer such as a desktop PC (Personal Computer), a laptop PC, or a tablet PC. The departure inspection terminal 52 includes at least a display device. The departure inspection terminal 52 includes an imaging device control unit that can control an imaging device provided near the departure inspection terminal 52 or the departure inspection area 64.

The hardware configuration and functional blocks of the departure inspection terminal 52 are generally the same as those shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, respectively, so a description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing performed at the departure inspection terminal 52 according to this embodiment. This process is executed when a tourist visits the immigration checkpoint 64.

Steps S201, S203, S204, S205, and S206 are generally the same as those in the second embodiment, so their explanation will be omitted.

In step S302, the departure inspection terminal 52 controls an imaging device provided near the departure inspection terminal 52 or the departure inspection area 64 to take a facial image of the tourist who has visited the immigration inspection area 64.

In step S307, the departure inspection terminal 52 causes its display device to display a message based on the display information.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a display example on the departure inspection terminal 52 according to this embodiment. On the display screen of the immigration inspection terminal 52, a message is displayed for the immigration officer stating, "Mr. A has not completed the tax exemption procedures. Please instruct him to go to customs." The immigration officer reads this message and instructs the tourist on the tax exemption procedures. Note that the display screen may be arranged so that it can be viewed by tourists. In this case, as in the second embodiment, a message may be displayed on the display screen instructing the tourist to complete the tax exemption procedure.

As described above, similarly to the second embodiment, this embodiment also provides an information processing device that allows a person who has purchased a tax-exempt item to appropriately complete the tax-exemption procedure. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the immigration officer facing the passenger can directly instruct the traveler, the tax exemption procedure can be instructed with stronger force.

Note that in this embodiment, in steps S302 and S203, the traveler is identified by facial recognition, but this is not essential, and if it is possible to identify the person, the person may be identified based on identification information other than this. You may. For example, a person may be identified using identification information such as a number or name written on a passport or ticket received by an immigration officer from a traveler, or identification information read from an IC chip within the passport. In this case, an imaging device for capturing facial images is not required.

Furthermore, the message shown in FIG. 18 is displayed on terminals used not only by immigration inspectors but also by airport staff such as counter staff at the check-in counter 61 and security screeners at the security checkpoint 62. Good too. Even in these cases, these staff members can give instructions directly to tourists, and the same effect can be obtained.

At the departure inspection area 64, an automated gate for departure using facial recognition or the like may be installed instead of a manned departure inspection. The processing of this embodiment is applicable to such cases as well. In that case, the process of displaying the display as shown in FIG. 18 on the immigration terminal 52 may be replaced with the process of displaying the display as shown in FIG. 15 on the display device provided at the automated gate. In this case, the automated gate can prompt the traveler to complete the tax exemption procedure by displaying this display. In addition, if a tourist has not completed the necessary tax exemption procedures, further notification will be made by closing the flapper of the automated gate, turning on a warning light, warning sound, warning message, etc., indicating that the passenger will not be allowed to pass through the automated gate. Travelers may be notified.

The processing by the above-mentioned automated gate may be as follows. Automated gates generally allow entry if the person's identity is successfully verified through facial recognition. However, even if the identity verification using facial recognition is successful (and even if the identity verification is processed properly), if the traveler has not completed the necessary procedures, they will not be allowed to pass through the automated gate. Travelers may be notified. Examples of this notification may be the action of closing the flapper of an automated gate, the illumination of a warning light, a warning sound, a warning message, etc. A specific example of the identity verification process may be one in which identity is verified by comparing the face image stored in the IC chip of the traveler's passport with the face image of the traveler taken at an automated gate. . Another specific example of identity verification processing is to verify the identity of a traveler by comparing the facial image registered in association with the passport and boarding pass at check-in with the facial image of the traveler taken at the automated gate. could be.

The apparatus or system described in the above embodiments can also be configured as in the fourth and fifth embodiments below.

[Fourth embodiment]
FIG. 19 is a functional block diagram of the information processing device 6 according to the fourth embodiment. The information processing device 6 includes an identification information acquisition section 601, an entry date acquisition section 602, and a determination section 603. The identification information acquisition unit 601 acquires identification information of a person who uses a tax-exempt facility. The entry date acquisition unit 602 obtains the person's entry date based on the identification information. The determination unit 603 determines whether the person is eligible for tax exemption based on the entry date.

According to this embodiment, an information processing device 6 is provided that can simplify procedures at tax-exempt facilities.

[Fifth embodiment]
FIG. 20 is a functional block diagram of the information processing device 7 according to the fifth embodiment. The information processing device 7 includes an identification information acquisition section 701, a purchase information acquisition section 702, and an instruction information generation section 703. The identification information acquisition unit 701 acquires identification information of a person before leaving the country. The purchase information acquisition unit 702 acquires purchase information of a tax-free item purchased by a person based on the identification information. The instruction information generation unit 703 determines whether tax exemption procedures are required based on the purchase information, and if the procedures are necessary, generates information for instructing a person to perform the procedures. do.

According to the present embodiment, an information processing device 7 is provided that allows a person who has purchased a tax-exempt item to appropriately carry out tax-exemption procedures.

[Modified embodiment]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, an example in which a part of the configuration of one embodiment is added to another embodiment, or an example in which a part of the configuration in another embodiment is replaced is also an embodiment of the present invention.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the embodiment is explained based on the Japanese tax exemption system, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be used for tax exemption procedures in any country other than Japan. .

For example, there are cases in which a system is applied in which tax is imposed upon the purchase of tax-free goods, and the tax is refunded by completing the prescribed procedures at a tax-free procedure location such as a refund counter located at an airport. Even in such a case, similar processing can be realized by replacing the customs office 63 in the second embodiment with a duty-free procedure area. In the case of this system, by providing the signage system 51, it is possible to avoid the disadvantage of a tourist forgetting the tax exemption procedure and not being able to receive a tax refund, thereby improving convenience.

In addition, if a system is applied in which the purchased goods are collected at the time of purchase of tax-free goods and returned after completing the prescribed procedures at a tax-free procedure area such as a duty-free goods handover counter set up at an airport, etc. There is. Even in such a case, similar processing can be realized by replacing the customs office 63 in the second embodiment with a duty-free procedure area. In the case of this system, by providing the signage system 51, it is possible to avoid the disadvantage of a tourist forgetting the tax exemption procedure and not being able to receive a refund of purchased goods, thereby improving convenience.

The airport layout shown in FIG. 12 is based on Japan's security inspection and immigration inspection systems, and may differ from this in countries other than Japan. For example, the order of the security inspection area 62 and the immigration inspection area 64 may be reversed, or there may be cases where the immigration inspection area 64 does not exist. Further, the location of the customs office 63 may be different from that shown in FIG. 12. Even in such a case, the signage system 51 can be appropriately placed in a place where it can be seen by tourists before leaving the country. For example, even if the order of the security checkpoint 62 and the immigration checkpoint 64 is reversed, the signage system 51 can be placed between the security checkpoint 62 and the immigration checkpoint 64. Further, if there is no immigration inspection area 64, the signage system 51 may be placed in front of the security inspection area 62.

Data such as immigrant data and purchase information stored in the storage unit 117 of the tax exemption processing server 1 becomes unnecessary after the period during which tax exemption procedures can be carried out has elapsed. Therefore, these data may be deleted from the storage unit 117 when six months or more have passed since the date of entry and the tourist is no longer treated as a tax exempt person. Thereby, the storage capacity of the storage unit 117 can be saved.

Also, the above-mentioned period may be 90 days instead of 6 months. This is because if the period of stay exceeds 90 days, the status of residence is not short-term stay and there is a high possibility that the tax exemption system will not be available. Thereby, the storage capacity of the storage unit 117 can be further saved.

Further, these data may be deleted when the tourist leaves the country. This is because there is no possibility that the process according to the above embodiment will be performed after leaving the country. In this case as well, the storage capacity of the storage unit 117 can be saved.

In the embodiment described above, the purchase information includes the name of the purchased item in order to determine the classification of the tax exempt item. This purchased item name may be used for other processing. For example, at the destination to which a tourist heads after leaving the country, there may be cases where the bringing of such goods into the country is prohibited or restricted by laws and regulations. If the traveler is in possession of an item that is prohibited or restricted at the destination, in step S206 described above, display information for warning that the traveler is in possession of such an item is generated, and in step S207 Alternatively, this warning may be displayed in step S307. This can prevent travelers from bringing prohibited or restricted items to their destination.

In the second embodiment, a case is illustrated in which a tourist leaves the country by airplane from an airport, but the present invention is also applicable to a case where a tourist leaves the country from a seaport or a border. In this case, the signage system 51 may be installed at a facility for immigration inspection or the like provided at a seaport or a border.

In the display examples shown in FIGS. 15 and 18, the name of the traveler and text for instructing the traveler on tax exemption procedures are illustrated, but other information may also be displayed. For example, information (purchased item name, code), etc. that can identify the item that requires tax exemption procedures may be further displayed. A specific example of a message may be something like, "Mr. A, please go to the customs office on the left and apply for tax exemption for the camera." Information necessary for this display can be obtained by referring to the purchase information (for example, FIG. 14) obtained in step S204.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a display example in the signage system 51 according to the modified embodiment. The configuration of the signage system 51 is the same as that of the second embodiment, so the explanation will be omitted. As shown in FIG. 21, the display device 507 displays a message instructing the tax exemption procedure, ``Mr. A, please go to the customs office on the left and apply for tax exemption for the camera.'' has been done. By looking at this display, tourists can recognize that tax exemption procedures are required and that the item that requires tax exemption procedures is a camera.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a display example on the departure inspection terminal 52 according to the modified embodiment. The configuration of the departure inspection terminal 52 is the same as that in the third embodiment, so the explanation will be omitted. On the display screen of the immigration terminal 52, the immigration officer says, "Mr. A has not completed the procedures for tax exemption for the camera. Please instruct him to go to customs and complete the procedures for tax exemption for the camera." A message is displayed. The immigration officer reads this message and instructs the traveler to go to customs and complete the procedures for tax exemption for the camera. Thereby, it is possible to notify the tourist that the camera is an item that requires tax exemption procedures in addition to the fact that tax exemption procedures are required.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a display example on the display terminal 53 of the entry/exit gate according to the modified embodiment. The entry/exit gate is equipped with a display terminal 53 for displaying messages to tourists. A display screen of a display device 507 and an imaging device 508 are arranged on the display terminal 53 at the entry/exit gate. The configurations of the display device 507 and the imaging device 508 are generally the same as those arranged in the signage system 51, so a description thereof will be omitted. The display device 507 displays a message instructing the tax exemption procedure, ``Mr. A, please go to the customs office in the rear and complete the tax exemption procedure for the camera.'' By looking at this display, tourists can recognize that tax exemption procedures are required and that the item that requires tax exemption procedures is a camera.

A processing method of recording a program that operates the configuration of the embodiment in a storage medium to realize the functions of the embodiment described above, reading out the program recorded on the storage medium as a code, and executing it on a computer also applies to each embodiment. included in the category. That is, computer-readable storage media are also included within the scope of each embodiment. Furthermore, each embodiment includes not only the storage medium on which the above-described program is recorded, but also the program itself. Furthermore, one or more of the components included in the above-described embodiments are circuits such as ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) and FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) configured to realize the functions of each component. There may be.

As the storage medium, for example, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD (Compact Disk)-ROM, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, and a ROM can be used. In addition, it is not limited to programs that execute processing by themselves as programs recorded on the storage medium, but programs that operate on an OS (Operating System) to execute processing in collaboration with other software and the functions of expansion boards. are also included in the category of each embodiment.

The services realized by the functions of each embodiment described above can also be provided to users in the form of SaaS (Software as a Service).

Note that the above-described embodiments are merely examples of implementation of the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be interpreted to be limited by these embodiments. That is, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from its technical idea or main features.

A part or all of the embodiments described above may be described as in the following supplementary notes, but the embodiments are not limited to the following.

(Additional note 1)
an identification information acquisition unit that acquires identification information of persons using tax-free facilities;
an entry date acquisition unit that obtains the entry date of the person based on the identification information;
a determination unit that determines whether the person is eligible for tax exemption based on the date of entry;
An information processing device comprising:

(Additional note 2)
The identification information is biological information of the person,
The information processing device according to supplementary note 1.

(Additional note 3)
The identification information is a facial image of the person or a feature extracted from the facial image,
The information processing device according to supplementary note 1 or 2.

(Additional note 4)
The determination unit determines that the person is not eligible for tax exemption if a predetermined number of days have passed since the date of entry.
The information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 3.

(Appendix 5)
The predetermined number of days is greater than or equal to the upper limit of the number of days of stay that can be recognized as a person eligible for tax exemption.
The information processing device according to appendix 4.

(Appendix 6)
The predetermined number of days is greater than or equal to the upper limit of the number of days of stay that can be recognized as a short-term stay.
The information processing device according to supplementary note 4 or 5.

(Appendix 7)
The entry date acquisition unit obtains the entry date from a storage unit that stores the identification information and the entry date in association with each other.
The information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 6.

(Appendix 8)
The storage unit deletes the information of the person when a predetermined number of days have passed from the date of entry.
The information processing device according to appendix 7.

(Appendix 9)
The predetermined number of days is greater than or equal to the upper limit of the number of days of stay that can be recognized as a person eligible for tax exemption.
The information processing device according to appendix 8.

(Appendix 10)
The predetermined number of days is greater than or equal to the upper limit of the number of days of stay that can be recognized as a short-term stay.
The information processing device according to appendix 8 or 9.

(Appendix 11)
The storage unit deletes the information of the person when the person leaves the country,
The information processing device according to appendix 8.

(Appendix 12)
The storage unit stores the identification information and purchase information of items purchased by the person in association with each other.
The information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 7 to 11.

(Appendix 13)
further comprising a payment requesting unit that requests a payment server to pay for the item that the person intends to purchase, based on the identification information;
The information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 12.

(Appendix 14)
The determining unit further determines whether the article that the person intends to purchase is a tax exempt item based on the price of the article that the person intends to purchase.
The information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 13.

(Appendix 15)
The determining unit further determines whether the goods that the person intends to purchase are tax exempt items based on the total price of at least some of the goods that the person intends to purchase.
The information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 14.

(Appendix 16)
The determination unit determines whether the article that the person intends to purchase is a tax exempt item based further on the classification of the article that the person intends to purchase.
The information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 15.

(Appendix 17)
obtaining identification information of a person using the duty-free facility;
obtaining an entry date of the person based on the identification information;
determining whether the person is eligible for tax exemption based on the date of entry;
An information processing method comprising:

(Appendix 18)
to the computer,
obtaining identification information of a person using the duty-free facility;
obtaining an entry date of the person based on the identification information;
determining whether the person is eligible for tax exemption based on the date of entry;
A storage medium storing a program for executing an information processing method comprising:

1 Duty-free processing server 2 Duty-free shop system 3 Immigration management server 4 Payment server 5 Airport system 6, 7 Information processing device 51 Signage system 52 Immigration inspection terminal 53 Display terminal 61 Check-in counter 62 Security inspection area 63 Customs office 64 Immigration inspection area 101 , 501 CPU
102, 502 RAM
103, 503 ROM
104, 504 HDD
105, 505 Communication I/F
106, 506 Input device 107 Output device 111, 512, 601, 701 Identification information acquisition section 112, 513 Collation section 113, 514, 702 Purchase information acquisition section 114, 602 Entry date acquisition section 115, 603 Judgment section 116 Payment request section 117 , 517 storage section 201 duty free shop server 202 POS terminal 203, 508 imaging device 507 display device 511 tourist information acquisition section 515, 703 instruction information generation section 516 display device control section NW network

Claims (19)

a storage unit that stores first biometric information and entry dates associated with the first biometric information in association with each other;
an identification information acquisition unit that acquires second biometric information of a person using the tax-free facility;
an entry date acquisition unit that obtains the entry date of the person by comparing the first biometric information and the second biometric information;
a determination unit that determines whether the person is eligible for tax exemption based on the date of entry;
Equipped with
The first biometric information and the entry date are obtained in advance from a server that stores immigration control information and are stored in the storage unit.
Information processing device. The first biometric information is a facial image of the person or a feature extracted from the facial image,
The information processing device according to claim 1. The determination unit determines that the person is not eligible for tax exemption if a predetermined number of days have passed since the date of entry.
The information processing device according to claim 1 or 2. The predetermined number of days is greater than or equal to the upper limit of the number of days of stay that can be recognized as a person eligible for tax exemption.
The information processing device according to claim 3. The predetermined number of days is greater than or equal to the upper limit of the number of days of stay that can be recognized as a short-term stay.
The information processing device according to claim 3 or 4. The entry date acquisition unit obtains the entry date corresponding to the first biometric information from the storage unit.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The storage unit deletes the first biometric information when a predetermined number of days have passed from the entry date.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The predetermined number of days is greater than or equal to the upper limit of the number of days of stay that can be recognized as a person eligible for tax exemption.
The information processing device according to claim 7. The predetermined number of days is greater than or equal to the upper limit of the number of days of stay that can be recognized as a short-term stay.
The information processing device according to claim 7 or 8. the storage unit deletes the first biometric information when the person leaves the country;
The information processing device according to claim 7. The storage unit stores the first biometric information and purchase information of an item purchased by the person in association with each other.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 10. further comprising a payment request unit that requests a payment server to pay for the item that the person intends to purchase, based on the first biometric information;
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 11. The determining unit further determines whether the article that the person intends to purchase is a tax exempt item based on the price of the article that the person intends to purchase.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 12. The determining unit further determines whether the goods that the person intends to purchase are tax exempt items based on the total price of at least some of the goods that the person intends to purchase.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 13. The determination unit determines whether the article that the person intends to purchase is a tax exempt item based further on the classification of the article that the person intends to purchase.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 14. The first biometric information is obtained from the person's body at the time of entry into the country,
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 15 . The first biometric information is obtained from a medium owned by the person at the time of entry into the country.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 15 . An information processing method executed by a computer having a storage unit that stores first biometric information and an entry date associated with the first biometric information, the method comprising:
a step of acquiring second biometric information of a person using the tax-free facility;
obtaining the entry date of the person by comparing the first biometric information and the second biometric information;
determining whether the person is eligible for tax exemption based on the date of entry;
Equipped with
The first biometric information and the entry date are obtained in advance from a server that stores immigration control information and are stored in the storage unit.
Information processing method. a computer having a storage unit that stores first biometric information and entry dates associated with the first biometric information;
a step of acquiring second biometric information of a person using the tax-free facility;
obtaining the entry date of the person by comparing the first biometric information and the second biometric information;
determining whether the person is eligible for tax exemption based on the date of entry;
A program for executing an information processing method comprising :
The first biometric information and the entry date are obtained in advance from a server that stores immigration control information and are stored in the storage unit.
program .

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