KR102306580B1 - System for managing PC-room and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a PC room management system and a method therefor. That is, the present invention generates an integrated ID, searches a PC room included in an affiliated store adjacent to the terminal through the generated integrated ID, makes a reservation for the use of the PC room, and pays a fee according to the use of the PC room, thereby using the PC room. Convenience can be improved accordingly.

Description

PC room management system and method thereof {System for managing PC-room and method thereof}

The present invention relates to a PC room management system and a method therefor, and in particular, generates an integrated ID, searches a PC room included in an affiliated store adjacent to a terminal through the generated integrated ID, makes a reservation for PC room use, and uses the PC room It relates to a PC room management system and method for payment according to the method.

When using a PC room, after registering as a member according to the membership registration procedure provided by each PC room, the points are provided according to the use of the PC room, and the accumulated points are used like cash.

In the case of membership registration and use in such a PC room, there is inconvenience as it is necessary to newly create an ID and charge a fee in another PC room.

In addition, for the PC room you visit for the first time, you cannot check the interior convenience facilities of the PC room, and you cannot check the real-time seat status or seat allocation status of the PC room you want to use.

Korean Patent Laid-Open Patent No. 10-2005-0081655 [Title: Payment service method for online PC room usage]

It is an object of the present invention to generate an integrated ID, search for a PC room included in an affiliated store adjacent to the terminal through the generated integrated ID, make a reservation for the use of the PC room, and pay a fee according to the use of the PC room. and to provide a method therefor.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a PC room management system and method for providing information on convenience facilities inside a PC room through an app, providing real-time seat status information, and providing a seat use reservation function.

A PC room management system according to an embodiment of the present invention receives a search condition according to a user input, works with the server to display one or more pieces of PC room information corresponding to the search condition, and among the displayed one or more pieces of PC room information, a user When reservation information is received according to a user input after any one piece of PC room information is selected according to the selection, the server and the affiliated store terminal related to the selected PC room information are interlocked and the selected PC room information is stored according to the received reservation information. a terminal performing a reservation function and logging in to a PC configured in a PC room related to the affiliated store terminal using the integrated ID and password issued through the server; the server for issuing an integrated ID usable in a plurality of PC rooms; and the affiliated store terminal which interworks with the terminal and the server to perform a payment function using the amount charged in relation to the integrated ID for the usage fee according to the use of the PC and additional services.

As an example related to the present invention, the search condition includes a search condition within a certain distance from the terminal, a search condition within a set distance according to a user input, a search condition by region, a search condition according to a popularity above a preset rank or rating, and specific concept information may include at least one of search conditions according to

As an example related to the present invention, the PC room information includes location information of the PC room, seating arrangement information, convenience facility information, payment method information, parking availability information, reservation available seat information, smoking room information, information on whether male and female toilets are separated, emergency information It includes at least one of exit location information, fire hydrant location information, PC room facility reorganization information, PC room interior photos, minor use time information, and minor available seat information, and the convenience facility information is computer specification information that is various information related to PC room , may include at least one of internal food menu information and beverage menu information.

As an example related to the present invention, the terminal may perform a reservation function for one or more PCs among a plurality of PCs managed by the affiliated store terminal using the integrated ID.

A method for managing a TV room according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: receiving, by a terminal, a search condition according to a user input; displaying, by the terminal, information about one or more TV rooms corresponding to the search condition in cooperation with the server; When reservation information is received according to a user input after any one TV room information is selected according to a user's selection from among the one or more pieces of TV room information displayed on the terminal, by the terminal, the server and the affiliated store terminal related to the selected TV room information; performing a reservation function for the selected TV room information according to the received reservation information in conjunction; performing, by the terminal, a login function for a PC configured in a PC room related to the affiliated store terminal using the integrated ID and password issued through the server; and performing, by the terminal, a payment function using the amount charged in relation to the integrated ID for the usage fee according to the use of the PC and the additional service.

As an example related to the present invention, the displaying of one or more PC room information corresponding to the search condition may include: transmitting, by the terminal, the search condition and the terminal identification information to the server; searching, by the server, one or more pieces of PC room information corresponding to the search condition from among a plurality of pieces of PC room information previously registered in the server; transmitting, by the server, the retrieved one or more PC room information to the terminal; and receiving, by the terminal, one or more pieces of broadcast information transmitted from the server, and displaying the received broadcast information.

As an example related to the present invention, the step of performing a reservation function for the selected TV room information may include, when any one TV room information is selected by the terminal according to a user's selection among one or more TV room information displayed on the terminal, receiving the reservation information according to a user input; transmitting, by the terminal, the selected PC room information, the received reservation information, and identification information of the terminal to the server; transmitting, by the server, the reservation information and identification information of the terminal to an affiliated store terminal corresponding to the PC room information; Reservation function for one or more specific PCs corresponding to the number of reserved PCs and reserved seat information according to the use reservation date and time information included in the reservation information based on the reservation information and the identification information of the terminal by the affiliated store terminal the process of performing; transmitting, by the affiliated store terminal, a result of performing a reservation function to the terminal via the server; and displaying, by the terminal, a result of performing the reservation function.

The present invention generates an integrated ID, searches a PC room included in an affiliated store adjacent to the terminal through the generated integrated ID, makes a reservation for the use of the PC room, and pays a fee for using the PC room, It has the effect of improving convenience.

In addition, the present invention has the effect of increasing user satisfaction by providing information on convenience facilities inside the PC room through the app, providing real-time seat status information, and providing a seat reservation reservation function.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a PC room management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for managing a TV room according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 to 5 are diagrams showing examples of screens of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

It should be noted that the technical terms used in the present invention are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the technical terms used in the present invention should be interpreted as meanings generally understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs, unless otherwise defined in particular in the present invention, and excessively comprehensive It should not be construed in the meaning of a human being or in an excessively reduced meaning. In addition, when the technical term used in the present invention is an incorrect technical term that does not accurately express the spirit of the present invention, it should be understood by being replaced with a technical term that can be correctly understood by those skilled in the art. In addition, general terms used in the present invention should be interpreted as defined in advance or according to the context before and after, and should not be interpreted in an excessively reduced meaning.

Also, as used herein, the singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present invention, terms such as "consisting of" or "comprising" should not be construed as necessarily including all of the various elements or several steps described in the invention, and some of the elements or some steps may not be included. It should be construed that it may further include additional components or steps.

In addition, terms including ordinal numbers such as first, second, etc. used in the present invention may be used to describe the components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same or similar components are assigned the same reference numerals regardless of reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in the description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the spirit of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the spirit of the present invention by the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a PC room management system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the PC room management system 10 includes a terminal 100 , a server 200 , and an affiliated store terminal 300 . Not all of the components of the PC room management system 10 shown in FIG. 1 are essential components, and the PC room management system 10 may be implemented with more components than those shown in FIG. 1 , and less The PC room management system 10 may also be implemented by the components.

The terminal 100 and the affiliated store terminal 300 are a smart phone, a portable terminal, a mobile terminal, a foldable terminal, a personal digital assistant: PDA), PMP (Portable Multimedia Player) terminal, Telematics terminal, Navigation terminal, Personal Computer, Notebook PC, Slate PC, Tablet PC (Tablet PC), Ultrabook ( ultrabook), wearable devices (including, for example, watch-type terminals (Smartwatch), glass-type terminals (Smart Glass), HMD (Head Mounted Display), etc.), Wibro (Wibro) terminals, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) It can be applied to various terminals such as a terminal, a smart TV, a terminal for digital broadcasting, an audio video navigation (AVN) terminal, an audio/video (A/V) system, a flexible terminal, and a digital signage device.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the terminal 100 includes a communication unit 110 , a GPS receiver 120 , a storage unit 130 , a display unit 140 , an audio output unit 150 , and a control unit 160 . . Not all of the components of the terminal 100 shown in FIG. 2 are essential components, and the terminal 100 may be implemented by more components than the components shown in FIG. 2, and even by fewer components. The terminal 100 may be implemented.

The communication unit 110 communicates with any internal component or at least one external terminal through a wired/wireless communication network. In this case, the external arbitrary terminal may include the server 200 , the affiliated store terminal 300 , and the like. Here, as wireless Internet technologies, wireless LAN (WLAN), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro (Wireless Broadband: Wibro), WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access: Wimax), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) ), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A), Wireless Mobile Broadband Service (WMBS), etc. In this case, the communication unit 110 transmits and receives data according to at least one wireless Internet technology within a range including Internet technologies not listed above. In addition, short-range communication technologies include Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and Near Field Communication (NFC). , Ultra Sound Communication (USC), Visible Light Communication (VLC), Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi), Wi-Fi Direct (Wi-Fi Direct), etc. may be included. In addition, the wired communication technology may include power line communication (PLC), USB communication, Ethernet, serial communication, optical/coaxial cable, and the like.

Also, the communication unit 110 may mutually transmit information with an arbitrary terminal through a Universal Serial Bus (USB).

In addition, the communication unit 110 is a technology standard or communication method for mobile communication (eg, GSM (Global System for Mobile communication), CDMA (Code Division Multi Access), CDMA2000 (Code Division Multi Access 2000), EV -DO (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), WCDMA (Wideband CDMA), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced, etc.) transmits and receives radio signals to and from the base station, the server 200, the affiliated store terminal 300, etc.

In addition, the communication unit 110, under the control of the control unit 160, through the integrated account information (eg, integrated ID, password, etc. included) transmitted from the server 200, PC room reservation function, payment function, management Receive a dedicated app for performing functions, etc.

The GPS receiver 120 receives the GPS signal transmitted from the satellite, and based on the longitude and latitude coordinates included in the received GPS signal, the terminal 100 (considered to be the same location as the terminal 100) ) of the first position data is generated in real time, and the generated first position data is output to the map matching unit (not shown). Here, the generated first location data is defined as the current location (or current location data) of the terminal 100 . Here, location information may be received through Wi-Fi or Wibro communication as well as the GPS receiver 120 .

In addition, the signal received through the GPS receiver 120 includes 802.11, which is a standard standard for wireless networks for wireless LANs including wireless LANs and some infrared communications, proposed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Bluetooth, 802.15, which is a standard specification for wireless PAN (Personal Area Network) including UWB and ZigBee, and wireless metropolitan area network (MAN) including fixed wireless access (FWA), broadband wireless access (Broadband Wireless) Access: Wireless communication methods such as 802.16, which is a standard for BWA), and 802.20, which is a standard for mobile Internet for wireless MAN (Mobile Broadband Wireless Access: MBWA) including Wibro, WiMAX, etc. It may be configured to provide location information of the terminal to the terminal 100 using .

The storage unit 130 stores various user interfaces (UIs), graphic user interfaces (GUIs), and the like.

In addition, the storage unit 130 stores data and programs necessary for the terminal 100 to operate.

That is, the storage unit 130 may store a plurality of application programs (or applications) driven in the terminal 100 , data for operation of the terminal 100 , and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. In addition, at least some of these application programs may exist on the terminal 100 from the time of shipment for a basic function of the terminal 100 . Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the storage unit 130 , installed in the terminal 100 , and driven to perform an operation (or function) of the terminal 100 by the control unit 160 .

In addition, the storage unit 130 is a flash memory type (Flash Memory Type), a hard disk type (Hard Disk Type), a multimedia card micro type (Multimedia Card Micro Type), a card type memory (eg, SD or XD) memory, etc.), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, optical disk, RAM (Random Access Memory: RAM), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory: ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), It may include at least one storage medium among Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM). In addition, the terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the storage unit 130 on the Internet, or may operate in connection with the web storage.

In addition, the storage unit 130 installs (or stores) a dedicated app for performing the received PC room reservation function, payment function, management function, etc. in the terminal 100 under the control of the control unit 160 . .

The display unit (or display unit) 130 may display various contents such as various menu screens using a user interface and/or a graphic user interface stored in the storage unit 130 under the control of the control unit 160 . have. Here, the content displayed on the display unit 140 includes various text or image data (including various information data) and a menu screen including data such as icons, list menus, and combo boxes. Also, the display unit 140 may be a touch screen.

In addition, the display unit 140 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display. It may include at least one of a flexible display, a 3D display, an e-ink display, and a Light Emitting Diode (LED).

In addition, the display unit 140 displays an app execution result screen of a dedicated app for performing a PC room reservation function, a payment function, a management function, etc. installed in the terminal 100 under the control of the control unit 160 .

The audio output unit 150 outputs audio information included in a signal processed by a predetermined signal by the controller 160 . Here, the audio output unit 150 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

In addition, the voice output unit 150 outputs a guide voice generated by the control unit 160 .

In addition, the voice output unit 150 outputs voice information (or sound effects) corresponding to an app execution result screen or the like under the control of the controller 160 .

The controller (or microcontroller unit) 150 executes an overall control function of the terminal 100 .

In addition, the control unit 160 executes the overall control function of the terminal 100 using the program and data stored in the storage unit 130 . The controller 160 may include a RAM, ROM, CPU, GPU, and bus, and the RAM, ROM, CPU, GPU, etc. may be connected to each other through a bus. The CPU may access the storage unit 130 and perform booting using the O/S stored in the storage unit 130 , and use various programs, contents, data, etc. stored in the storage unit 130 . Thus, various operations can be performed.

In addition, the control unit 160 is a general purpose for receiving a PC room reservation function, payment function, management function, etc. through a dedicated app and/or website provided by the server 200 by interworking with the server 200 . A member joins as a user, and personal information is registered in the server 200 . In this case, the personal information includes an ID, email address, password (or password), name, gender, date of birth, contact information, and the like. Here, the control unit 160 is provided by a plurality of affiliated stores (or PC rooms) managed by the server 200 using a single member ID (or integrated member ID/integrated ID) subscribed to in the terminal 100 . Services can be integrated and used.

Also, the control unit 160 may register as a user in the server 200 by using the SNS account information that the user of the corresponding terminal 100 has signed up for. Here, the SNS account may be information related to Facebook, Twitter, Kakao Story, and the like. In this case, the dedicated app may be configured with different user interfaces according to the user who creates the content and the user who uses the content.

In addition, when performing the membership registration procedure, the control unit 160 must complete the authentication function through a self-authentication means (eg, including a mobile phone, credit card, i-PIN, etc.) to perform the membership registration procedure for the server 200 normally. can be completed

In addition, after membership registration is completed, the control unit 160 corresponds to a dedicated app (or application/application program/specific app) provided from the server 200 in order to use the service provided by the server 200 . installed in the terminal 100 . In this case, the dedicated app may be an app for performing a PC room reservation function, a payment function, a management function, and the like.

Also, after membership registration is completed, the control unit 160 may display a discount coupon provided from the server 200 through a corresponding dedicated app. In this case, the discount coupon may be a discount coupon including discount information of a certain percentage when a payment function is performed according to the use of a PC room provided by the server 200 .

In addition, the control unit 160 executes a dedicated app pre-installed on the terminal 100 , and displays an app execution result screen according to the execution of the dedicated app on the display unit 140 . At this time, the app execution result screen displays a PC room search menu for searching a PC room according to the search conditions, a payment menu for checking the balance remaining in the account linked with the integrated ID according to member registration and a payment function, and another terminal registered as a friend It includes a friend search menu for providing information on the connection status of the user and the PC room logged in by the other terminal, a regular PC room management menu for managing frequently used PC rooms, and a setting menu for setting dedicated app functions. Here, the control unit 160 is a member of the server 200 providing the dedicated app, and the integrated ID and password (or barcode, QR code, biometric code related to the integrated ID and password) according to the membership registration. etc.) to perform one or more functions of the dedicated app (including, for example, a PC room search function, a payment function, a friend search function, a regular PC room management function, etc.) can In addition, when logging in to use the dedicated app using the biometric code, the controller 160 performs various biometric recognition methods such as fingerprint recognition, iris recognition, and face recognition according to the specifications of the terminal 100 . A login function may be provided through the system, or if a corresponding biometric method is not provided, a login function may not be provided. In addition, the barcode, QR code, biometric code, etc. are linked to the integrated ID account for the payment function, and when the barcode, QR code, biometric code, etc. are recognized for the payment function, they are linked A certain amount may be deducted from the balance remaining in the integrated ID account.

In addition, when a preset PC room search menu is selected on the app execution result screen displayed on the display unit 140 , the control unit 160 displays a PC room search screen on the display unit 140 to search for a PC room according to the search condition. indicate

In addition, the control unit 160 receives a search condition according to a user input (or user selection/touch/control) through the PC room search screen displayed on the display unit 140 . In this case, the search condition is a predetermined distance (or radius) from the terminal 100 or a search within a set distance according to a user input, a search by region (eg, including a dong unit, a ward unit, etc.), a preset rank (or rating) or higher It includes conditions such as a search based on popularity and a search based on specific concept information (or specific convenience facility information).

In addition, the control unit 160 displays, on the display unit 140 , information about one or more TV rooms satisfying the search condition based on the received search condition in cooperation with the server 200 .

That is, the control unit 160 transmits the received search condition and identification information of the terminal 100 to the server 200 through the communication unit 110 . Here, the identification information of the terminal 100 includes a mobile directory number (MDN), mobile IP, mobile MAC, subscriber identity module (Sim) card unique information, serial number, and the like.

In addition, the control unit 160 receives one or more PC room information transmitted from the server 200 through the communication unit 110 .

In addition, the control unit 160 outputs the received broadcast information through the display unit 140 and/or the audio output unit 150 .

At this time, the PC room information includes location information of the PC room, seating arrangement information, convenience facility information, payment method information (including cash, card, mobile phone micropayment, culture gift voucher charging/payment, Samsung Pay, Kakao Pay, etc.), parking availability Information, available seat information (or real-time seat usage information), smoking room information, male and female toilet segregation information, emergency exit location information, fire hydrant location information, PC room reorganization information, PC room interior photos, minor usage time information, minors including available seat information, etc. Here, the convenience facility information is information directly registered by the affiliated store terminal 300 related to the corresponding PC room, and includes various information related to the corresponding PC room, such as computer specification information, internal food menu information, beverage menu information, and the like. Also, the control unit 160 may display information on the remaining balance and information on the accumulated usage amount on the display unit 140 together with the PC room information on the dedicated app.

In this way, the control unit 160 may provide seat information available to minors in order to prevent the minor from using harmful information when they want to use the seat, and seat information available to minors in the seating arrangement information. can be displayed in different colors, and seat information such as near emergency exits or near counters can be displayed with different colors.

Also, as described above, the controller 160 searches for information on one or more PCs adjacent to each other within a predetermined distance from the corresponding terminal 100 using GPS information according to the search condition, or searches the corresponding search information without GPS information according to the search condition. It is also possible to search for information about one or more TV rooms for popular TV rooms that satisfy conditions, specific concept TV rooms, and the like.

In addition, when reservation information is received according to a user input after any one TV room information is selected according to a user's selection among one or more pieces of PC room information displayed on the display unit 140 , the control unit 160 controls the server 200 and In conjunction with the affiliate store terminal 300 related to the selected specific PC room information, a reservation function (or use reservation function) for the selected PC room information is performed according to the received reservation information. Here, the reservation information includes the number of PCs reserved for use, reserved seat information, use reservation date and time information, and the like.

In this case, the control unit 160 may perform a reservation function for one or more (or a plurality of) PCs among a plurality of PCs managed by the corresponding affiliate store terminal 300 using the integrated ID associated with the corresponding terminal 100 . .

That is, when any one TV room information is selected according to a user selection among one or more pieces of TV room information displayed on the display unit 140 , the control unit 160 receives the reservation information according to the user input.

In addition, the control unit 160 transmits the selected PC room information, the received reservation information, identification information of the terminal 100, and the like, to the server 200 through the communication unit 110 .

In addition, the control unit 160 receives the reservation function execution result transmitted from the server 200 through the communication unit 110 .

In addition, the control unit 160 outputs the received reservation function execution result through the display unit 140 and/or the audio output unit 150 . Here, the result of performing the reservation function includes the number of reserved PCs for use, reserved seat information, reservation date and time information, and location information of the corresponding PC room.

In this way, the control unit 160 interworks with the server 200 and the affiliate store terminal 300 related to PC room information according to the user's selection, so that the user of the terminal 100 has a reservation function for one or more PCs that the user wants to use. can be performed.

In addition, in order to prevent a no-show, when performing a reservation function with the affiliate store terminal 300 corresponding to the PC room information, the control unit 160 controls the server 200 and the payment server (not shown). In conjunction with, a preset reservation money may be deposited in an account related to the server 200 .

In addition, until a preset time (for example, 30 minutes) passes from the reservation time, the user of the terminal 100 visits the PC room related to the affiliated store terminal 300 and does not log in to the PC provided by the PC room. If not, the control unit 160 may not be able to receive the deposit back again.

In addition, when the user of the terminal 100 visits a PC room related to the affiliated store terminal 300 within a preset time (for example, 30 minutes) from the reservation time and logs in to a PC provided by the PC room, the control unit (160) may be refunded back to the deposit deposit.

In addition, when the reservation function for the PC room is completed, the controller 160 controls the PC room from the current location of the terminal 100 based on the PC room information on the reserved PC room and the real-time location information of the terminal 100 . Create route guidance information to

In addition, the control unit 160 outputs the generated route guidance information through the display unit 140 and/or the audio output unit 150 . In this case, the control unit 160 generates the route guide information based on the location information of the terminal 100 and the PC room information before a preset time (for example, 30 minutes from the reservation time) from the reservation time, and It is also possible to output the generated route guidance information.

In addition, the terminal 100 (or a user possessing the terminal 100) visits a PC room (or affiliate store) related to the affiliated store terminal 300 at the corresponding reservation time and logs in to one or more PCs reserved in advance. Through this, the previously reserved PC is used.

In this case, the control unit 160 may perform a login function for the PC configured in the PC room related to the corresponding affiliate store terminal 300 using the integrated ID and password issued through the server 200 .

Also, even when the terminal 100 makes a reservation for use of a plurality of PCs, each of the plurality of PCs may log in using the integrated ID and password.

In addition, when the user of the terminal 100 visits the reserved PC room before or after the reservation time, the control unit 160 controls the corresponding PC room through a beacon (not shown) provided in the PC room or login to the PC. You can verify that you have visited the PC room.

Also, when the user of the terminal 100 visits the reserved PC room before or after the reservation time, the control unit 160 automatically uses the integrated ID and password through the beacon provided in the PC room. It is also possible to perform a login function for previously reserved seats.

In addition, when the terminal 100 visits a PC room (or affiliate store) related to the previously reserved affiliate store terminal 300 and performs log-in to one or more PCs reserved in advance, the controller 160 controls the corresponding reservation function A preset notification sound (or notification message) may be output through the display unit 140 and/or the voice output unit 150 to indicate that PC usage is started.

In addition, after the user in possession of the terminal 100 visits the PC room and uses the PC and/or additional services (eg, ordering/purchasing products) provided by the PC room, the usage time and/or the use of additional services When it is desired to pay the usage fee, the control unit 160 controls the usage time and / Alternatively, the payment function is performed by deducting the usage fee according to the use of additional services, or use time and / or perform the payment function by deducting the usage fee according to the use of the additional service.

That is, when the user who possesses the terminal 100 visits the PC room and uses the PC and/or additional services provided by the PC room, and then wants to pay the usage time and/or the usage fee according to the use of the additional services, the The control unit 160 interworks with the affiliate store terminal 300 corresponding to the server 200, the payment server, and the PC room through a dedicated app running in the terminal 100, and selects a payment method selected from among a plurality of payment methods. through the payment function for the usage fee. Here, the plurality of payment methods include credit/debit card, mobile phone micropayment, culture gift voucher charging/payment, Samsung Pay, Kakao Pay, and the like.

In addition, if the user who possesses the terminal 100 visits the PC room and uses the PC and/or additional services provided by the PC room, and then wants to pay the usage time and/or the usage fee according to the use of the additional services, The control unit 160 interlocks with the corresponding affiliated store terminal 300 (via a reader (not shown) (or recognizer/scanner) provided in the corresponding affiliated store terminal 300 ) and a barcode related to the integrated ID provided to the corresponding terminal 100 . , by performing a recognition function for QR code, etc., and by interworking with the corresponding merchant terminal 300 and the payment server, which received information on the integrated ID according to the recognition function according to the recognition function, the dedicated app is charged The payment function is performed by deducting the usage fee according to the usage time and/or the use of additional services from the paid amount. At this time, the user of the terminal 100 is linked with the affiliated store terminal 300 and uses the balance remaining in the account related to the cash payment function, the cash and card complex payment function, and the integrated ID to pay for the usage fee of a plurality of PCs. It is also possible to perform a payment function and the like.

In addition, the control unit 160 outputs a result of performing a payment function according to the execution of the payment function through the display unit 140 and/or the voice output unit 150 .

In this way, the control unit 160 can pay the usage fee using the charged amount anywhere in the affiliated PC room while the amount is charged in the integrated account, and the fee according to each PC room usage time (or hourly usage) fee), a usage fee according to usage time and/or service usage may be paid for each usage time within the store.

In addition, when you want to charge cash in the terminal 100, by adding a button and a function that can charge money to the dedicated app installed in the terminal 100 from a cash charging machine (not shown) provided in the PC room, It can be configured by linking to charge the dedicated app with cash. In this case, the control unit 160 may also charge the amount to the dedicated app installed in the terminal 100 online.

In addition, the control unit 160 interlocks with a cash charger (not shown) provided in a PC room related to the affiliated store terminal 300 to provide a charging function to the user's account in the dedicated app installed in the terminal 100. may be

Accordingly, the controller 160 may check the balance remaining in the user's account in real time through the corresponding dedicated app.

In addition, when a use time is set when using the PC room, the controller 160 may display the remaining time as a reminder according to the set use time (eg, 2 hours).

In addition, the control unit 160 may display a notification on the top bar of the terminal 100 before the end of use before a preset time (including, for example, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc.).

In addition, the control unit 160 displays information such as events and facility improvements of a PC room provided by any affiliated store terminal 300 on the display unit 130 .

In addition, the control unit 160 provides a pre-reservation benefit function by introducing by genre a menu of pre-bookings of new games to be released through the dedicated app.

In addition, the control unit 160 is a parental relief service through the dedicated app (for example, in the case of minors, the function of depositing an amount through another terminal possessed by the parent in the dedicated app, and using it within the limit of the deposited amount, In conjunction with the affiliated store terminal 300 related to the PC room, the program name used by the user, the usage time, etc., including the function of providing the other terminal possessed by the parent) is provided.

In addition, the control unit 160 displays, on the display unit 130 , a gift card, a discount coupon, an event coupon, etc. provided from the affiliated store terminal 300 related to a specific PC room.

Also, the control unit 160 may check a friend (or a connection state of another terminal related to the friend) who is using the PC room in real time from the friend account list registered as a friend through the dedicated app. In this case, the controller 160 may check the PC room information that the friend is using (PC room information logged in by the other terminal).

In addition, the control unit 160 pays the usage fee according to the fee information set for each PC room, and according to the accumulation ratio set for each PC room, the controller 160 pays the reserve according to a certain percentage of the usage fee according to the user's account related to the terminal 100 . to be credited to

In this way, the control unit 160 performs a reservation function for a plurality of PC rooms through a single ID subscribed through the server 200, and transfers the reserves according to the use of the plurality of PC rooms to a single ID (or account). It can be accumulated (or managed) by integrating.

In the embodiment of the present invention, it is described that the terminal 100 performs a reservation function, a payment function, a management function, etc. for a PC room in the form of a dedicated app, but is not limited thereto, and in addition to the dedicated app, the server 200 ) may perform a reservation function, a payment function, a management function, etc. for the PC room through a web site provided to the .

The server 200 communicates with the terminal 100 , the affiliated store terminal 300 , and the like.

In addition, the server 200 includes the communication unit 110 , the GPS receiver 120 , the storage unit 130 , the display unit 140 , the audio output unit 150 constituting the terminal 100 , Each component corresponding to the control unit 160 may be included.

In addition, the server 200 performs a membership registration procedure for users of the terminal 100 , the affiliated store terminal 300 , and the like.

In addition, the server 200 registers personal information related to users of the terminal 100 and the affiliated store terminal 300 . In this case, the server 200 may register (or manage) the corresponding personal information in a DB server (not shown).

In addition, the server 200 performs a member management function for users such as the terminal 100 and the affiliated store terminal 300 .

In addition, the server 200 provides a dedicated app and/or website that provides a PC room reservation function, a payment function, a management function, and the like, to the terminal 100 , the affiliated store terminal 300 , and the like.

In addition, the server 200 provides a dedicated app to the terminal 100 , the affiliated store terminal 300 , and the like. In this case, the dedicated app may provide different user interfaces (UIs) according to general users and merchant users. Here, the dedicated app (eg, a PC room app) represents a PC room professional community platform and a PC room management application that connects users and PC room officials.

In addition, the server 200 provides a bulletin board function for announcements and events.

In addition, when the affiliate store terminal 300 provides penalty information for a specific user, the server 200 provides caution information, warning information, and use suspension information to the terminal 100 related to the specific user. In this case, the penalty information includes information such as a case in which a user using a PC room behaves excessively loudly or when a dangerous behavior is performed.

In addition, the server 200 provides the terminal 100 with one or more PC room information corresponding to the search condition received from the terminal 100 by interworking with the terminal 100 .

That is, the server 200 receives the search condition and identification information of the terminal 100 transmitted from the terminal 100 .

Also, the server 200 searches (or confirms) one or more pieces of PC room information corresponding to the search condition from among a plurality of pieces of PC room information previously registered in the server 200 .

In addition, the server 200 transmits the retrieved (or confirmed) one or more PC room information to the terminal 100 . At this time, the PC room information includes location information of the PC room, seating arrangement information, convenience facility information, payment method information (including cash, card, mobile phone micropayment, culture gift voucher charging/payment, Samsung Pay, Kakao Pay, etc.), parking availability Information, available seat information (or real-time seat usage information), smoking room information, male and female toilet segregation information, emergency exit location information, fire hydrant location information, PC room reorganization information, PC room interior photos, minor usage time information, minors including available seat information, etc. Here, the convenience facility information is information directly registered by the affiliated store terminal 300 related to the corresponding PC room, and includes various information related to the corresponding PC room, such as computer specification information, internal food menu information, beverage menu information, and the like. In addition, the terminal 100 may display information about the remaining balance, information on the accumulated amount of use, and the like, on the dedicated app together with the information on the PC room.

Also, when reservation information is received according to a user input after any one TV room information is selected according to a user's selection among one or more pieces of TV room information displayed on the terminal 100, the server 200 performs the functions of the terminal 100 and In conjunction with the affiliate store terminal 300 related to the selected specific PC room information, a reservation function (or use reservation function) for the selected PC room information is performed according to the received reservation information. Here, the reservation information includes the number of PCs reserved for use, reserved seat information, use reservation date and time information, and the like.

That is, when any one TV room information is selected according to a user selection among one or more pieces of TV room information displayed on the terminal 100 , the server 200 transmits the TV room information and the reservation information from the terminal 100 . , and receive identification information of the terminal 100 .

In addition, the server 200 transmits the reservation information and identification information of the terminal 100 to the affiliate store terminal 300 corresponding to the received PC room information.

In addition, the server 200 transmits the reservation function execution result transmitted from the affiliated store terminal 300 to the terminal 100 .

In an embodiment of the present invention, based on the reservation information transmitted from the server 200 from the affiliated store terminal 300, the identification information of the terminal 100, etc., the corresponding reservation date and time information included in the reservation information Although it describes performing a reservation function for one or more specific PCs corresponding to the number of reserved PCs and reserved seat information, it is not limited thereto, and the reservation date and time information for use included in the reservation information in the server 200 Accordingly, a reservation function for one or more specific PCs corresponding to the number of reserved PCs and reserved seat information may be performed.

That is, the server 200 is based on the reservation information transmitted from the terminal 100, identification information of the terminal 100, etc., according to the reservation date and time information included in the reservation information, the number and reservation of the corresponding reservation PC. It is also possible to perform a reservation function for one or more specific PCs corresponding to seat information, and transmit a result of performing the reservation function to the terminal 100 and the corresponding affiliate store terminal 300 corresponding to the PC room information.

In addition, in order to prevent no-show, when performing a reservation function with the affiliated store terminal 300 corresponding to the PC room information, the server 200 interworks with the terminal 100 and the payment server (not shown), A preset deposit may be deposited in an account related to the server 200 .

In addition, until a preset time (for example, 30 minutes) passes from the reservation time, the user of the terminal 100 visits the PC room related to the affiliated store terminal 300 and does not log in to the PC provided by the PC room. If not, the server 200 provides the reservation money deposited in the server 200 to the affiliate store terminal 300 (or an account related to the affiliate store terminal 300) related to the reservation function.

In addition, when the user of the terminal 100 visits a PC room related to the affiliated store terminal 300 within a preset time (for example, 30 minutes) from the reservation time and logs in to a PC provided by the PC room, the server 200 provides the reservation money deposited in the server 200 to the terminal 100 (or account related to the terminal 100 / account on the dedicated app related to the terminal 100) related to the reservation function.

In addition, if the user who possesses the terminal 100 visits the PC room and uses the PC and/or additional services provided by the PC room, and then wants to pay the usage time and/or the usage fee according to the use of the additional services, The server 200 interworks with the terminal 100, the payment server, and the affiliate store terminal 300 corresponding to the PC room through a dedicated app running on the terminal 100, and selects a payment method selected from among a plurality of payment methods. through the payment function for the usage fee. Here, the plurality of payment methods include credit/debit card, mobile phone micropayment, culture gift voucher charging/payment, Samsung Pay, Kakao Pay, and the like.

When the payment function is normally performed, the server 200 provides the terminal 100 with balance information related to the integrated ID of the corresponding terminal 100 .

In addition, when the payment function fails, the server 200 transmits payment failure information (eg, payment date, payment amount, failure information (including, for example, insufficient balance), etc.) to the terminal 100 and/or It is provided to the affiliated store terminal 300 .

In addition, the server 200 applies a membership grading system according to the user's game usage time and amount, etc., provides differentiated benefits according to the membership grade, and cooperates with mobile carrier membership to access PC room usage time and/or service When paying the usage fee according to usage, the payment function may be performed using the membership points of the mobile carrier.

In addition, the server 200 may provide preset promotional items and the like through partnership with a game company for a specific membership level or higher (eg, the highest level, VIP level) among membership levels.

The affiliated store terminal 300 communicates with the terminal 100 and the server 200 . In this case, the affiliated store terminal (or affiliated store server) 300 may be a terminal that is connected to a plurality of PCs in a specific affiliated store (or PC room/store) and manages the plurality of PCs.

In addition, the affiliated store terminal 300 includes the communication unit 110 , the GPS receiver 120 , the storage unit 130 , the display unit 140 , and the audio output unit 150 constituting the terminal 100 . , each component corresponding to the control unit 160 may be included.

In addition, the affiliated store terminal 300, by interworking with the server 200, through a dedicated app and/or web site provided by the server 200 affiliated store members for PC room reservation function, payment function, management function, etc. to register as a member, and personal information and the like are registered in the server 200 . Here, the personal information includes ID, email address, password (or password), name, gender, date of birth, contact information, PC room name, PC room address, business registration certificate, and the like.

In addition, the affiliated store terminal 300 may sign up as a user to the server 200 by using the SNS account information registered by the user of the affiliated store terminal 300 . Here, the SNS account may be information related to Facebook, Twitter, Kakao Story, and the like.

In addition, when performing the membership registration procedure, the affiliated store terminal 300 must complete the authentication function through an identity authentication means (eg, mobile phone, credit card, i-Pin, etc.) to complete the membership registration procedure for the server 200 . can be completed normally.

In addition, after membership registration is completed, the affiliated store terminal 300 receives a dedicated app (or application/application program/specific app) provided from the server 200 in order to use the service provided by the server 200 . It is installed in the corresponding affiliate store terminal (300). In this case, the dedicated app may be an app for performing a PC room reservation function, a payment function, a management function, and the like.

In addition, the affiliated store terminal 300 accesses the server 200, and provides PC room information related to the affiliated store terminal 300, store events (or benefits), and various benefits to members according to regular PC room registration. It is registered in the server 200 .

In addition, the affiliated store terminal 300 has its own PB product in the PC room related to the affiliated store terminal 300, and issues a PC room exclusive exchange product gift card through the dedicated app so that it can be exchanged only in the corresponding PC room. At this time, the PB product is supplied through a partnership with a food factory and placed in an affiliated PC room, and when a certain membership level (eg, gold level) is achieved in the dedicated app, a gift card is issued, or a gift card is issued as an event, or a PC It can also be configured to be used through a room-only PB product bulletin board.

In addition, when any one TV room information is selected according to a user's selection from among the one or more TV room information displayed on the terminal 100 and reservation information is received according to a user input, the affiliated store terminal 300 is the terminal 100 and in conjunction with the server 200, a reservation function (or use reservation function) for the selected PC room information is performed according to the reservation information. Here, the reservation information includes the number of PCs reserved for use, reserved seat information, use reservation date and time information, and the like.

That is, when any one TV room information is selected according to a user's selection among the one or more PC room information displayed on the terminal 100 and then reservation information is received according to a user input, the affiliated store terminal 300 is the server 200 Receives the reservation information transmitted from the terminal 100 via the, identification information of the terminal 100, and the like.

In addition, the affiliated store terminal 300 is based on the received reservation information, identification information of the terminal 100, etc., according to the reservation date and time information included in the reservation information, the number of reserved PCs and reserved seat information It performs a reservation function for one or more specific PCs corresponding to .

In addition, the affiliate store terminal 300 transmits the reservation function execution result to the server 200 . Here, the result of performing the reservation function includes the number of reserved PCs for use, reserved seat information, reservation date and time information, and location information of the corresponding PC room.

In addition, at the reservation time, the terminal 100 (or a user possessing the terminal 100) visits a PC room (or affiliate store) related to the affiliated store terminal 300 and logs in to one or more PCs reserved in advance. In this case, the affiliated store terminal 300 approves the use of the PC for the corresponding terminal 100 .

At this time, when each of the plurality of PCs log in using the integrated ID and password, the affiliated store terminal 300 interlocks the integrated ID with a unique number (eg, unique PC number) assigned to each PC to manage Accordingly, a login function for a plurality of PCs, a charge management function, and the like can be performed even through a single integrated ID.

In addition, when the terminal 100 visits a PC room (or affiliate store) related to the previously reserved affiliate store terminal 300 and logs in to one or more PCs reserved in advance, the affiliate store terminal 300 performs the reservation A preset notification sound (or notification message) may be output to indicate the start of PC use according to a function.

In addition, after the user in possession of the terminal 100 visits the PC room and uses the PC and/or additional services (eg, ordering/purchasing products) provided by the PC room, the usage time and/or the use of additional services If you want to pay the usage fee, the affiliated store terminal 300 is used in the amount (or balance) charged in relation to the integrated ID provided to the terminal 100 through the dedicated app running on the terminal 100, use time and / or perform a payment function by deducting the usage fee for the use of additional services, or use time and / or use according to the use of additional services from the charged amount (or balance) in relation to the integrated ID provided to the terminal 100 The payment function is performed by deducting the fee.

That is, when the user who possesses the terminal 100 visits the PC room and uses the PC and/or additional services provided by the PC room, and then wants to pay the usage time and/or the usage fee according to the use of the additional services, the The affiliated store terminal 300 interworks with the terminal 100, the server 200, and the payment server through a dedicated app running on the terminal 100, and uses a payment method selected from among a plurality of payment methods. for payment function. Here, the plurality of payment methods include credit/debit card, mobile phone micropayment, culture gift voucher charging/payment, Samsung Pay, Kakao Pay, and the like.

In addition, if the user who possesses the terminal 100 visits the PC room and uses the PC and/or additional services provided by the PC room, and then wants to pay the usage time and/or the usage fee according to the use of the additional services, The affiliated store terminal 300 interworks with the terminal 100, and through a reader (not shown) (or recognizer/scanner) provided in the affiliated store terminal 300 , the barcode related to the integrated ID provided to the terminal 100 . , by performing a recognition function for QR code, etc. to receive information on an integrated ID according to the recognition function according to the recognition function, and by interworking with the terminal 100 and the payment server based on the received information , the payment function is performed by deducting the usage fee according to the usage time and/or the use of additional services from the amount charged in the dedicated app. At this time, the user of the terminal 100 is linked with the affiliated store terminal 300 and uses the balance remaining in the account related to the cash payment function, the cash and card complex payment function, and the integrated ID to pay for the usage fee of a plurality of PCs. It is also possible to perform a payment function and the like.

In addition, the affiliated store terminal 300 works with the server 200 to accumulate (or provide) a certain percentage of the user's usage fee as a reserve (or points/miles) to the account related to the user.

In addition, the affiliated store terminal 300 provides a discount coupon, a free coupon, a gift card, etc. regularly or irregularly to at least one terminal 100 registered as a regular PC room by interworking with the server 200 .

In addition, the affiliated store terminal 300 provides corresponding information to one or more terminals 100 when there is a new update such as an internal event or facility improvement in the PC room by interworking with the server 200 .

In addition, the affiliated store terminal 300 may provide different types of accumulation rates, discount coupons, free coupons, and the like, depending on the membership level of each user according to the use of the PC room by interworking with the server 200 .

In addition, when a user using a PC room behaves excessively loudly, or when a dangerous action occurs, the affiliated store terminal 300 generates penalty information for the user, and transmits the generated penalty information to the server ( 200) to the

Through this, the affiliated store terminal 300 may disable the reservation function for the corresponding PC room for the corresponding user, or may apply a penalty for the membership level of the account related to the corresponding user.

In addition, the affiliated store terminal 300 develops PB products sold only in the corresponding PC room, and corresponds to a new user who joins the server 200 or a user who uses the PC room related to the affiliated store terminal 300 ( 100) You can issue (or provide) a gift card to The gifticon may be usable only in the corresponding PC room.

In the embodiment of the present invention, although it is described that the PC room reservation function, payment function, management function, etc. are performed in the form of a dedicated app in the affiliated store terminal 300, the present invention is not limited thereto, and in addition to the dedicated app, the server 200 ) may perform PC room reservation function, payment function, management function, etc. through the website provided by the company.

In this way, it is possible to generate an integrated ID, search for a PC room included in an affiliated store adjacent to the terminal through the generated integrated ID, make a reservation for the use of the PC room, and pay a fee according to the use of the PC room.

In addition, as described above, it is possible to provide information on convenience facilities inside the PC room through the app, provide real-time seat status information, and provide a seat reservation function.

Hereinafter, a method for managing a TV room according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 .

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for managing a TV room according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the terminal 100 executes a dedicated app pre-installed on the terminal 100, and displays an app execution result screen according to the execution of the dedicated app. At this time, the app execution result screen displays a PC room search menu for searching a PC room according to the search conditions, a payment menu for checking the balance remaining in the account linked with the integrated ID according to member registration and a payment function, and another terminal registered as a friend It includes a friend search menu for providing information on the connection status of the user and the PC room logged in by the other terminal, a regular PC room management menu for managing frequently used PC rooms, and a setting menu for setting dedicated app functions. Here, the terminal 100 is a member of the server 200 that provides the dedicated app, and the integrated ID and password according to the membership registration (or barcode, QR code, biometric code related to the integrated ID and password, etc.) etc.), to perform one or more functions of the dedicated app (including, for example, a PC room search function, a payment function, a friend search function, a regular PC room management function, etc.) can In addition, when logging in to use the dedicated app using the biometric code, the terminal 100 performs various biometric recognition methods such as fingerprint recognition, iris recognition, and face recognition according to the specifications of the terminal 100. A login function may be provided through the system, or a login function may not be provided if the corresponding biometric method is not provided. In addition, the barcode, QR code, biometric code, etc. are linked to the integrated ID account for the payment function, and when the barcode, QR code, biometric code, etc. are recognized for the payment function, they are linked A certain amount may be deducted from the balance remaining in the integrated ID account.

In addition, when a preset PC room search menu is selected on the app execution result screen displayed on the terminal 100 , the terminal 100 displays a PC room search screen to search for a PC room according to the search condition.

For example, the first terminal 100 executes a TV room information providing app pre-installed on the first terminal, and displays the PC room information providing app execution result screen 400 as shown in FIG. 4 .

Also, when the PC room search menu 410 is selected from the PC room information providing app execution result screen 400, as shown in FIG. 5 , the first terminal displays a PC room search screen for searching a PC room according to the search condition. (500) is displayed (S310).

Thereafter, the terminal 100 receives a search condition according to a user input (or user selection/touch/control) through the PC room search screen displayed on the terminal 100 . In this case, the search condition is a predetermined distance (or radius) from the terminal 100 or a search within a set distance according to a user input, a search by region (eg, including a dong unit, a ward unit, etc.), a preset rank (or rating) or higher It includes conditions such as a search based on popularity and a search based on specific concept information (or specific convenience facility information).

In addition, the terminal 100 works with the server 200 to display one or more PC room information that satisfies the search condition based on the received search condition.

That is, the terminal 100 transmits the received search condition and identification information of the terminal 100 to the server 200 . Here, the identification information of the terminal 100 includes MDN, mobile IP, mobile MAC, Sim (subscriber identification module) card unique information, serial number, and the like.

In addition, the server 200 receives the search condition and identification information of the terminal 100 transmitted from the terminal 100 .

Also, the server 200 searches (or confirms) one or more pieces of PC room information corresponding to the search condition from among a plurality of pieces of PC room information previously registered in the server 200 .

In addition, the server 200 transmits the retrieved (or confirmed) one or more PC room information to the terminal 100 .

Also, the terminal 100 receives one or more pieces of PC room information transmitted from the server 200 and displays the received PC room information.

At this time, the PC room information includes location information of the PC room, seating arrangement information, convenience facility information, payment method information (including cash, card, mobile phone micropayment, culture gift voucher charging/payment, Samsung Pay, Kakao Pay, etc.), parking availability Information, available seat information (or real-time seat usage information), smoking room information, male and female toilet segregation information, emergency exit location information, fire hydrant location information, PC room reorganization information, PC room interior photos, minor usage time information, minors including available seat information, etc. Here, the convenience facility information is information directly registered by the affiliated store terminal 300 related to the corresponding PC room, and includes various information related to the corresponding PC room, such as computer specification information, internal food menu information, beverage menu information, and the like. In addition, the terminal 100 may display information about the remaining balance, information on the accumulated amount of use, and the like, on the dedicated app together with the information on the PC room.

In this way, the terminal 100 may provide seat information available to minors in order to prevent the minor from using harmful information when they want to use the seat, and seat information available to minors in the seating arrangement information. can be displayed in different colors, and seat information such as near emergency exits or near counters can be displayed with different colors.

In addition, as described above, the terminal 100 searches for information on one or more PCs that are adjacent within a predetermined distance from the terminal 100 using GPS information according to the search condition, or searches for information without GPS information according to the search condition. It is also possible to search for information about one or more TV rooms for popular TV rooms that satisfy conditions, specific concept TV rooms, and the like.

For example, the first terminal receives a first search condition according to a user input on the PC room search screen 500 displayed on the first terminal. In this case, the first search condition includes information on a preset radius (for example, 2 km) from the current location information of the first terminal (for example, exit 3 of Yeoksam Station on Subway Line 2).

In addition, the first terminal transmits the received first search condition, identification information of the first terminal, and the like to the server 200 .

In addition, the server 200 checks first to seventh PC room information corresponding to the first search condition transmitted from the first terminal among a plurality of PC room information stored in advance in the server 200, and confirms the confirmation. The first to seventh PC broadcast information is transmitted to the first terminal.

In addition, the first terminal receives the first to seventh PC information transmitted from the server 200 in response to the previously transmitted first search condition, etc., and the received first to seventh PC information to display In this case, the first terminal may respectively display the location information of the first terminal and the location information of the corresponding PC room included in the received first to seventh broadcast information on the map (S320).

Thereafter, when any one TV room information is selected according to a user's selection among one or more pieces of TV room information displayed on the terminal 100 and reservation information is received according to a user input, the terminal 100 performs the server 200 and In conjunction with the affiliate store terminal 300 related to the selected specific PC room information, a reservation function (or use reservation function) for the selected PC room information is performed according to the received reservation information. Here, the reservation information includes the number of PCs reserved for use, reserved seat information, use reservation date and time information, and the like.

In this case, the terminal 100 may perform a reservation function for one or more (or a plurality of) PCs among a plurality of PCs managed by the corresponding affiliate store terminal 300 using the integrated ID related to the terminal 100 . .

That is, when any one TV room information is selected according to a user selection among one or more pieces of TV room information displayed on the terminal 100 , the terminal 100 receives the reservation information according to the user input.

In addition, the terminal 100 transmits the selected PC room information, the received reservation information, identification information of the terminal 100, and the like to the server 200 .

Also, the server 200 receives the PC room information, the reservation information, and identification information of the terminal 100 transmitted from the terminal 100 .

In addition, the server 200 transmits the reservation information and identification information of the terminal 100 to the affiliate store terminal 300 corresponding to the received PC room information.

In addition, the affiliated store terminal 300 receives the reservation information transmitted from the server 200 , identification information of the terminal 100 , and the like.

In addition, the affiliated store terminal 300 is based on the received reservation information, identification information of the terminal 100, etc., according to the reservation date and time information included in the reservation information, the number of reserved PCs and reserved seat information It performs a reservation function for one or more specific PCs corresponding to .

In addition, the affiliate store terminal 300 transmits the reservation function execution result to the server 200 . Here, the result of performing the reservation function includes the number of reserved PCs for use, reserved seat information, reservation date and time information, and location information of the corresponding PC room.

In addition, the server 200 transmits the reservation function execution result transmitted from the affiliated store terminal 300 to the terminal 100 .

In addition, the terminal 100 receives the reservation function execution result transmitted from the server 200, and displays the received reservation function execution result.

In this way, the terminal 100 interworks with the server 200 and the affiliate store terminal 300 related to the PC room information according to the user's selection, and a reservation function for one or more PCs that the user of the terminal 100 wants to use. can be performed.

In addition, in order to prevent no-show, when performing a reservation function with the affiliate store terminal 300 corresponding to the PC room information, the terminal 100 interworks with the server 200 and a payment server (not shown), The set reservation money may be deposited in an account related to the server 200 .

For example, the first terminal receives the fifth PC room information according to the user's selection from among the location information of the corresponding PC room included in the first to seventh PC room information on the map displayed on the first terminal, respectively, and the additional user First reservation information according to the input (for example, 2 PCs reserved for use, first reserved seat information (for example, No. 31 and No. 32 among unique PC numbers in the PC room), first reservation date and time information (for example, For example, on May 05, 2019 at 5 PM).

In addition, the first terminal transmits the received fifth PC room information, the first reservation information, identification information of the first terminal, and the like to the server 200 .

In addition, the server 200 receives the fifth PC room information, the first reservation information, and identification information of the first terminal transmitted from the first terminal.

Also, the server 200 transmits the first reservation information and identification information of the first terminal to the fifth affiliated store terminal 300 corresponding to the received fifth PC room information.

In addition, the fifth affiliated store terminal receives the first reservation information, identification information of the first terminal, and the like, transmitted from the server 200 .

In addition, the fifth affiliated store terminal uses the received first reservation information, the identification information of the first terminal, etc., to reserve the use of PCs 31 and 32 at 5:00 pm on May 05, 2019. perform the function

In addition, the fifth affiliated store terminal transmits the result of performing the first reservation function for the corresponding PCs 31 and 32 to the first terminal via the server 200 .

In addition, the first terminal receives the first reservation function execution result transmitted from the fifth affiliated store terminal via the server 200, and displays the received first reservation function execution result. At this time, the first terminal interworks with the server 200, and a preset deposit (for example, 3,000 won per PC) among the remaining balance (for example, 15,000 won) in relation to the integrated ID of the first terminal. 6,000 won according to the above is deposited in an account related to the server 200 (S330).

Thereafter, the terminal 100 (or a user possessing the terminal 100) visits a PC room (or affiliate store) related to the affiliated store terminal 300 at the corresponding reservation time and logs in to one or more PCs reserved in advance. Through this, the previously reserved PC is used.

In this case, the terminal 100 may perform a login function for the PC configured in the PC room related to the affiliated store terminal 300 using the integrated ID and password issued through the server 200 .

Also, even when the terminal 100 makes a reservation for use of a plurality of PCs, each of the plurality of PCs may log in using the integrated ID and password. At this time, when each of the plurality of PCs log in using the integrated ID and password, the affiliated store terminal 300 interlocks the integrated ID with a unique number (eg, unique PC number) assigned to each PC to manage Accordingly, a login function for a plurality of PCs, a charge management function, and the like can be performed even through a single integrated ID.

In addition, when the terminal 100 visits a PC room (or affiliate store) related to the previously reserved affiliate store terminal 300 and performs log-in to one or more PCs reserved in advance, the terminal 100 and the affiliate store terminal 300 may output a preset notification sound (or notification message) to indicate that PC use according to the corresponding reservation function is started.

For example, when the user and party of the first terminal visit the Honggil-dong PC room related to the fifth affiliated store terminal around 5 pm on May 05, 2019 according to the first reservation information, the first terminal The user and the party use the integrated ID and password related to the first terminal to perform the login function for the previously reserved PC No. 31 and No. 32, and use the PC No. 31 and No. 32 respectively after logging in ( S340).

Thereafter, the user in possession of the terminal 100 visits the corresponding PC room and uses the PC and/or additional services (eg, product order/purchase) provided by the PC room, and then according to usage time and/or additional service use If you want to pay the usage fee, the terminal 100 uses the time and / Alternatively, the payment function is performed by deducting the usage fee according to the use of additional services, or use time and / or perform the payment function by deducting the usage fee according to the use of the additional service.

That is, when the user who possesses the terminal 100 visits the PC room and uses the PC and/or additional services provided by the PC room, and then wants to pay the usage time and/or the usage fee according to the use of the additional services, the The terminal 100 interworks with the affiliate store terminal 300 corresponding to the server 200, the payment server, and the PC room through a dedicated app running on the terminal 100, and selects a payment method selected from among a plurality of payment methods. through the payment function for the usage fee. Here, the plurality of payment methods include credit/debit card, mobile phone micropayment, culture gift voucher charging/payment, Samsung Pay, Kakao Pay, and the like.

In addition, if the user who possesses the terminal 100 visits the PC room and uses the PC and/or additional services provided by the PC room, and then wants to pay the usage time and/or the usage fee according to the use of the additional services, the The terminal 100 interworks with the affiliated store terminal 300 (via a reader (not shown) (or recognizer/scanner) provided in the corresponding affiliated store terminal 300 ) and a barcode related to the integrated ID provided to the corresponding terminal 100 . , by performing a recognition function for the QR code, etc., and by interworking with the corresponding merchant terminal 300 and the payment server, which received information on the integrated ID according to the recognition function according to the recognition function, the dedicated app is charged The payment function is performed by deducting the usage fee according to the usage time and/or the use of additional services from the paid amount. At this time, the user of the terminal 100 is linked with the affiliated store terminal 300 and uses the balance remaining in the account related to the cash payment function, the cash and card complex payment function, and the integrated ID to pay for the usage fee of a plurality of PCs. It is also possible to perform a payment function and the like.

For example, the user and party of the first terminal use the PC room 31 and PC 32 for 2 hours in the Hong Gil-dong PC room and purchase two drinks and then execute the PC room information providing app according to the user input to perform a payment function When a payment menu is selected from the result screen, the first terminal displays the remaining balance (eg, 9,000 won) in relation to the user's integrated ID, and works with the server 200 and the fifth affiliated store terminal Thus, the balance of 1,000 won is displayed by deducting the 2 hour usage fee of 6,000 won for two PCs (for example, 1,500 won/hour for one PC) and 2,000 won, the service fee for purchasing two drinks. do.

In addition, the first terminal may receive a refund of 6,000 won previously deposited in the server 200, and display the remaining balance of 7,000 won (S350).

As described above, an embodiment of the present invention generates an integrated ID, searches for a PC room included in an affiliated store adjacent to the terminal through the generated integrated ID, makes a reservation for the use of the PC room, and according to the use of the PC room By paying the fee, the convenience of using the PC room can be improved.

In addition, as described above, the embodiment of the present invention provides information on convenience facilities inside the PC room through the app, provides real-time seat status information, and provides a seat reservation reservation function, thereby increasing user satisfaction. .

Those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may modify and modify the above-described contents without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical spirit of the present invention, but to explain, and the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be construed by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent range should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

10: PC room management system 100: terminal
200: server 300: merchant terminal
110: communication unit 120: GPS receiver
130: storage unit 140: display unit
150: audio output unit 160: control unit

Claims (7)

After receiving a search condition according to a user input, interworking with a server, displaying one or more pieces of PC room information corresponding to the search condition, and selecting one piece of PC room information according to a user selection from among the displayed one or more pieces of PC room information, the user When reservation information is received according to an input, it interworks with the server and the affiliated store terminal related to the selected PC room information, performs a reservation function for the selected PC room information according to the received reservation information, and receives the information issued through the server a terminal that performs a login function for a PC configured in a PC room related to the affiliated store terminal using the integrated ID and password;
the server for issuing an integrated ID usable in a plurality of PC rooms; and
In conjunction with the terminal and the server, including the affiliated store terminal that performs a payment function using the amount charged in relation to the integrated ID for the usage fee according to the use of the PC and additional services,
The terminal includes a control unit,
When performing a reservation function with the affiliated store terminal corresponding to the PC room information, the control unit works with the server and the payment server to deposit a preset reservation money in an account related to the server, and use it according to the accumulation ratio set for each PC room A PC room management system for accumulating a reserve according to a certain percentage of the fee to the user's account related to the terminal. The method of claim 1,
The search condition is
It characterized in that it includes at least one of a search condition within a certain distance from the terminal, a search condition within a set distance according to a user input, a search condition by region, a search condition according to a pre-set ranking or popularity above a rating, and a search condition according to specific concept information PC room management system with The method of claim 1,
The PC room information is
PC room location information, seating arrangement information, convenience facility information, payment method information, parking availability information, available seat information, smoking room availability information, male and female toilet classification information, emergency exit location information, fire hydrant location information, PC room facility reorganization It includes at least one of information, photos inside the PC room, information on use time for minors, and information on available seats for minors,
The convenience information is,
A PC room management system, comprising at least one of computer specification information, internal food menu information, and beverage menu information, which are various information related to the PC room. The method of claim 1,
The terminal is
PC room management system, characterized in that performing a reservation function for one or more PCs among a plurality of PCs managed by the affiliated store terminal by using the integrated ID. receiving, by the terminal, a search condition according to a user input;
displaying, by the terminal, information about one or more TV rooms corresponding to the search condition in cooperation with a server;
When reservation information is received according to a user input after any one TV room information is selected according to a user's selection from among the one or more pieces of TV room information displayed on the terminal, by the terminal, the server and the affiliated store terminal related to the selected TV room information; performing a reservation function for the selected TV room information according to the received reservation information in conjunction;
performing, by the terminal, a login function for a PC configured in a PC room related to the affiliated store terminal using the integrated ID and password issued through the server; and
Comprising the step of performing, by the terminal, a payment function using the amount charged in relation to the integrated ID for the usage fee according to the use of the PC and additional services,
When performing a reservation function with the affiliated store terminal corresponding to the PC room information, the control unit constituting the terminal interworks with the server and the payment server to deposit a preset reservation money in an account related to the server, and accumulates set for each PC room A PC room management method for accumulating a reserve according to a certain percentage of the usage fee in the user's account related to the terminal according to the percentage. 6. The method of claim 5,
The step of displaying one or more pieces of information on the PC corresponding to the search condition includes:
transmitting, by the terminal, the search condition and terminal identification information to the server;
searching, by the server, one or more pieces of PC room information corresponding to the search condition from among a plurality of pieces of PC room information previously registered in the server;
transmitting, by the server, the retrieved one or more PC room information to the terminal; and
and receiving, by the terminal, one or more pieces of broadcast information transmitted from the server, and displaying the received broadcast information. 6. The method of claim 5,
The step of performing a reservation function for the selected PC room information includes:
receiving, by the terminal, the reservation information according to a user input, when any one TV room information is selected according to a user selection among one or more pieces of TV room information displayed on the terminal;
transmitting, by the terminal, the selected PC room information, the received reservation information, and identification information of the terminal to the server;
transmitting, by the server, the reservation information and identification information of the terminal to an affiliated store terminal corresponding to the PC room information;
Reservation function for one or more specific PCs corresponding to the number of reserved PCs and reserved seat information according to the use reservation date and time information included in the reservation information based on the reservation information and the identification information of the terminal by the affiliated store terminal the process of performing;
transmitting, by the affiliated store terminal, a result of performing a reservation function to the terminal via the server; and
and displaying, by the terminal, a result of performing the reservation function.

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