KR20090114518A - Method and System for Operating Card for Foreign Tourist and Recording Medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method and a system for operating a card for a foreign tourist and a recording medium therefor are provided to issue a card for a foreign tourist object card that a foreign tourist can use a public transportation for free during tour, thereby providing easy access to a tourist site. CONSTITUTION: A method for operating a card for a foreign tourist comprises the following steps. It is checked whether current date information is received from a public transportation unit terminal(1400). The current date information is received from the public transportation unit terminal(1405). An inactivation condition of a free traffic fare function is checked by comparing expected departure date information stored in a card with the current date information(1410). If the inactivation condition of the free traffic fare function is checked, the free traffic fare function or a discount coupon function is inactivated(1415,1420).

Description

Method and System for Foreign Tourist Card and Recording Medium {Method and System for Operating Card for Foreign Tourist and Recording Medium}

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a card system for foreign tourists according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a diagram illustrating a system for issuing a card for issuing foreign tourists for free use of public transportation by foreign tourists according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a diagram illustrating a process of applying for issuance of a card for a foreign tourist according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a diagram illustrating an approval process for issuing a card for a foreign tourist according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a diagram illustrating a payment function issuance approval process for the card for foreign tourists according to the embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a diagram illustrating a process of issuing a discount coupon to a card for a foreign tourist according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a diagram illustrating a prepayment process for a transportation fare support money charged (or deposited) to a card for a foreign tourist according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a diagram illustrating a card operating system for foreign tourists for free use of public transportation by foreign tourists according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a diagram illustrating a process of activating or deactivating a free transportation fare function (or a discount coupon function) of a card for a foreign tourist according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a diagram illustrating a card issuing process for a foreign tourist with a free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a diagram illustrating a card issuing process for a foreign tourist with a free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) according to another embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a view showing the functional configuration of the IC card for foreign tourists to activate / deactivate the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a process of activating a free transportation fare function (or a discount coupon function) of an IC card for a foreign tourist according to an embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a diagram illustrating a process of deactivating a free transportation fare function (or a discount coupon function) of an IC card for a foreign tourist according to an embodiment of the present invention.

15 is a diagram illustrating a free transportation fare settlement system corresponding to free use of public transportation by foreign tourists according to an embodiment of the present invention.

16 is a diagram illustrating a free transportation fare settlement process corresponding to free use of public transportation by foreign tourists according to one embodiment of the present invention.

17 is a diagram illustrating a free transportation fare settlement process corresponding to the use of free public transportation by foreign tourists according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a process of settlement of an unused amount of a transportation fee support fund charged (or deposited) in a foreign tourist card according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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100: card issuing server 105: card operation server

110: settling the traffic fee server 115: client terminal

120: fare server 125: bus terminal

130: taxi terminal 135: subway terminal

140: transportation terminal 145: immigration management server

150: card issuing terminal

The present invention provides a card operating method for foreign tourists, which is provided with a free transportation fare function that allows free use of public transportation during a tour schedule to foreign tourists entering the country for tourism purposes, the memory (or card information provided in the card) And storing the date and time of departure and arrival information of the foreign tourist in connection with the storage medium on the communication network), deactivating the free transportation fare function, and arriving (or elapsed) of the scheduled arrival date and time of the foreign tourist. Confirming an activation condition of a free transportation fare function provided on the card through any one of confirmation, confirmation of entry of the foreign tourist, or confirmation of issuance of a card to the foreign tourist; and when the activation condition is confirmed, the card is used. Activating the free transportation fare function for foreign tourists; When the free transportation fare function provided on the card is activated, the free transportation fare function provided on the card may be determined by checking the elapsed time and date of departure of the foreign tourist, confirming the departure of the foreign tourist, or confirming the number of times the card is collected. A method of operating a card for foreign tourists, the method comprising: checking a deactivation condition, and deactivating (or deleting) a free transportation fare function provided in the card when the deactivation condition is confirmed.

As the quality of life improves, the number of tourists traveling abroad is rapidly increasing, while the number of foreign tourists entering Korea cannot keep up with the number of domestic tourists, which causes a serious deficit in tourism.

The biggest deficit of tourism deficit is that the infrastructure for tourism is poor compared to foreign countries, rather than the lack of sights in Korea.

On the other hand, the development of tourism infrastructure is never solved by the development of tourist sites or by the designation of special tourism zones, and the development of the largest tourism infrastructure depends on how easy it is to access the tourist sites, which requires a large amount of social indirect capital investment. It contains a problem.

An object of the present invention is a card operating system for foreign tourists, which is provided with a free transportation fare function for free use of public transportation during a tour schedule to foreign tourists entering the country for tourism purposes, wherein the scheduled date and time of arrival of the foreign tourists Activation of the free transportation fare function provided on the card through confirmation of arrival (or progress), confirmation of entry of the foreign tourist, or confirmation of issuance of a card to the foreign tourist, or confirmation of use of the first free transportation fare function of the card. Activation confirmation means for checking a condition, activation processing means for activating a free transportation fee function provided on the card when the activation condition is checked, and a free transportation fee function provided on the card is activated, leaving the foreign tourist Check the scheduled date and time (or period of stay) and exit the foreign tourists Deactivation confirmation means for confirming the deactivation condition of the free transportation fare function provided in the card through any one of confirmation or the card collection confirmation, and deactivating the free transportation fare function provided in the card when the deactivation condition is confirmed ( Or it provides a card operating system for foreign tourists having a deactivation processing means for).

In the card operating method for foreign tourists according to the present invention, in the foreign tourist card operating method for issuing with a free transportation fare function for free use of public transportation during the tourist schedule to foreign tourists entering the country for the purpose of the tourism, Storing the date and time of departure and arrival of the foreign tourist in association with the memory provided on the card (or a storage medium on the communication network for storing card information), and deactivating the free transportation fare function; Confirming an activation condition of the free transportation fare function provided in the card through any one of the arrival (or the elapsed) of the scheduled arrival date of the arrival, confirmation of entry of the foreign tourist, or confirmation of issuance of a card to the foreign tourist; No foreign tourists using the card when checking the activation conditions Activating a traffic fare function, and when the free transportation fare function provided in the card is activated, the foreign tourists may check whether or not the departure date and time of departure of the foreign tourists, the departure confirmation of the foreign tourists, or the number of times of the card is checked. And checking the deactivation condition of the free transportation fare function provided in the card, and deactivating (or deleting) the free transportation fare function provided in the card when the deactivation condition is confirmed.

In addition, in the card operating method for a foreign tourist issued by having a free transportation fare function that can be used free of public transportation during the tour schedule to foreign tourists entering the country for tourism purposes, the memory (or card information provided in the card) Storing the information on the date and time of stay of the foreign tourist of the foreign tourist in connection with the storage medium on the communication network), deactivating the free transportation fare function, and arriving at the scheduled date of arrival of the foreign tourist (or Confirming the activation condition of the free transportation fare function provided in the card through any one of confirmation), confirmation of entry of the foreign tourist, or confirmation of issuance of a card to the foreign tourist; To activate free transportation fares for foreign tourists If the free transportation fare function provided in the card is activated, checking whether the period of stay has elapsed from the date of activation of the free transportation fare and deactivating the free transportation fare function provided in the card. Or delete).

In addition, in the card operating method for a foreign tourist issued by having a free transportation fare function that can be used free of public transportation during the tour schedule to foreign tourists entering the country for tourism purposes, the memory (or card information provided in the card) Storing the period of stay information of the foreign tourist in association with a storage medium on a communication network), deactivating the free transportation fare function, confirming the use of the first free transportation fare function through the card; Activating a free transportation fare function provided on the card and storing the initial card usage date and time information in a memory (or a storage medium on a communication network storing the card information) included in the card when confirming the use of the transportation fare function; When the free transportation fee function provided in the card is activated, the first card is used From the city it is characterized in that comprises the step of the step of stay period check that the course and upon lapse of the retention period, disable the free traffic rates function provided in the card (or delete).

The present invention includes a computer-readable recording medium characterized by recording a program for executing the card operating method for foreign tourists described above.

A card operating system for foreign tourists according to the present invention is a card operating system for foreign tourists, which is provided with a free transportation fare function for free use of public transportation during a tour schedule to foreign tourists entering the country for the purpose of tourism. The card may be provided through one of the following: confirmation of the arrival (or elapsed) date of arrival of the foreign tourist, confirmation of entry of the foreign tourist, confirmation of issuance of a card to the foreign tourist, or confirmation of use of the first free transportation fare function of the card. Activation checking means for checking the activation condition of the free transportation fare function, activation processing means for activating the free transportation fare function provided on the card when the activation condition is checked, and the free transportation fare function provided on the card is activated. Expected departure date (or period of stay) of the foreign tourist Deactivation confirmation means for confirming the deactivation condition of the free transportation fare function provided on the card through any one of the confirmation, the departure confirmation of the foreign tourist, or the card collection confirmation; Characterized in that the deactivation processing means for deactivating (or deleting) the free toll charge function.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings and description will be described in detail the operating principle of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. However, the drawings and the following description shown below are for the preferred method among various methods for effectively explaining the features of the present invention, the present invention is not limited only to the drawings and description below. In addition, in the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. Terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to intentions or customs of users or operators. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout the present invention.

In addition, preferred embodiments of the present invention to be carried out below are provided in each system functional configuration to efficiently describe the technical components constituting the present invention, or system functions that are commonly provided in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. The configuration will be omitted, and described mainly on the functional configuration to be additionally provided for the present invention. If those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, it will be able to easily understand the function of the components that are conventionally used among the omitted functional configuration not shown below, and also the configuration omitted as described above The relationship between the elements and the components added for the present invention will also be clearly understood.

In addition, the following examples will be used to appropriately modify, integrate, or separate the terminology so that those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may clearly understand the present invention. The present invention is by no means limited thereto. In other words, each means constituting the present invention is a server (or terminal) provided on the system shown in the following embodiments, or a predetermined functional configuration provided in at least one or more servers (or terminals), or at least It may be an association of at least two or more functional components provided in one or more servers (or terminals). In addition, the server (or terminal) shown in the following embodiment is shown to include at least two or more functional components for achieving the technical features of the present invention for convenience, the functional component shown in the server (or terminal) Matched with the above-described means may be provided in two or more different servers (or terminals) according to the role and function of each functional component and the corresponding server (or terminal) operator (or operator), whereby the present invention is not limited No.

As a result, the technical spirit of the present invention is determined by the claims, and the following examples are one means for efficiently explaining the technical spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is only.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a card system for foreign tourists according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, Figure 1 is provided with a free travel fare function that uses public transport for free during the tourist schedule of the foreign tourist by a partner travel agency used by foreign tourists for domestic tourism, or by applying for a card issuance of the foreign tourist. A pre-issuance approval for a foreign tourist destination card further including a discount coupon function that can be used in a tourist destination visited by the foreign tourist, or a charge card (or check card) function that can be used as a means of payment for a tourist destination visited by the foreign tourist If the foreign tourist enters Korea, after issuing and processing a card medium corresponding to the foreign tourist destination card to the foreign tourist, the foreign tourist operates a card for the foreign tourist until the foreign tourist finishes the tour schedule and departs. When tourists leave, The system configuration for processing the amount of charge (or deposited) to the foreign tourist card for the free transportation fare function, if the person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs, please refer to FIG. And / or may be modified to infer various implementation methods (e.g., implementation methods in which some components are omitted, subdivided, or combined) for the construction of the card system for foreign tourists, but the present invention is directed to all implementations inferred from the above. It is made, including the method, the technical features are not limited only to the implementation method shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 1, the card system for foreign tourists includes an affiliated travel agency used by foreign tourists for domestic tourism, a client terminal 115 directly used by the foreign tourists, and the client terminal 115 through the communication network. When connected to the client terminal 115 through the communication network, the client terminal 115 generates (or extracts) a webpage including one or more card issuing interfaces for issuing cards for foreign tourists. If the client terminal 115 to enter (or select) the card issuing application information through the card issuing interface, and transmits, through the card issuing application information charge card (or check card with a free transportation fee function) Card for foreign tourists including a card issuing server 100 for issuing authorization It characterized by comprising the issuing system.

In addition, the foreign tourist card system, the immigration management server 145 for managing the entry and exit of the foreign tourist issued the card for the foreign tourist through the card system for issuing the foreign tourist, and the foreign tourist for tourism purposes A card issuing terminal 150 for issuing and processing a card medium for a foreign tourist who has been approved for pre-issuance through the card pre-issuing system for a foreign tourist at the airport (or port) entering the country, and using the card for the foreign tourist Transportation terminal 140, which includes one or more bus terminal 125, taxi terminal 130, subway terminal 135, railway terminal provided in a transportation means (or transportation station) providing a free transportation fee service And card information corresponding to the foreign tourist destination card from the transportation terminal 140 and the foreign tourist. Traffic fare server 120 for receiving and managing the free fare usage information including free fare information used through the target card, the immigration management server 145, card issuing terminal 150, transportation terminal ( 140), a communication connection with at least one server (or terminal) of the toll server 120, the arrival time of the arrival of the foreign tourist arrival, or the entry of the foreign tourist is confirmed, or to the card for the foreign tourist Deactivate the free transportation fare function or discount coupon function of the foreign tourist card until the corresponding card medium is confirmed or issued to the foreign tourist, or the card for the foreign tourist is used for the first time. A city arrives, or the arrival of the foreign tourist is confirmed, or the foreign tourist When the card medium corresponding to the target card is confirmed or issued to the foreign tourist who has entered the country, or when the foreign tourist card is used for the first time, the free transportation fare function or the discount coupon function of the foreign tourist card is activated. When the scheduled departure date (or period of stay) of the tourist has elapsed, or when the departure of the foreign tourist is confirmed, or the card medium corresponding to the foreign tourist card is collected, the free transportation fee function of the foreign tourist card Card for foreign tourists having a card operation server 105 for deactivating a discount coupon function (or disappearing from the foreign tourist card) and issuing and processing a card medium corresponding to the foreign tourist card. Including pre-issue system It is characterized by that.

The foreign tourist card system may provide a free transportation fee service using a card for a foreign tourist, which is pre-issued and approved through the foreign tourist card line issuing system, and issued and processed through the foreign tourist card operating system. A transportation terminal 140 including at least one bus terminal 125, a taxi terminal 130, a subway terminal 135, and a railway terminal provided in a transportation means (or a transportation station), and the transportation terminal ( 140, the card information corresponding to the foreign tourist destination card, the transportation fee information used free of charge through the foreign tourist destination card, and the operator information (or business account information) corresponding to the transportation means providing the free transportation fee service. Traffic fare server 120 for receiving and managing the free transportation fare usage information, the transportation terminal 140, school The card information corresponding to the foreign tourist destination card and the foreign tourist destination card are communicated with at least one server (or terminal) of the fare server 120, and the vehicle terminal 140 or the fare server 120. Receive free transportation fee usage information including the transportation fee information used free of charge and the carrier information (or business account information) corresponding to the transportation means that provided the free transportation fee service, and settles and processes the transportation fee information Characterized in that it comprises a free transportation fare settlement system having a fare settlement server (110).

However, in FIG. 1, the card issuing server 100, the card operation server 105, and the traffic fare settlement server 110 are shown as one server type for convenience, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The card issuing server 100, the card operation server 105, and the traffic fare settlement server 110 may be implemented in the form of two or more server groups for each component, or in one integrated server form. The present invention is characterized in that it comprises all the possible inference methods.

2 is a diagram illustrating a system for issuing a card for a foreign tourist for free use of public transportation by a foreign tourist according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, Figure 2 is connected to the card issuing server 100 from a partner travel agency used by foreign tourists for the purpose of domestic tourism, or a client terminal 115 used directly by the foreign tourists, the card issuing server 100 Generates (or extracts) a web page including one or more card issuing interfaces for issuing cards for foreign tourists to the client terminal 115, and requests for card issuance through the card issuing interface at the client terminal 115. When the information is input (or selected) and transmitted, the card issuing server 100 relates to a system configuration for issuing and approving issuance of a card for a foreign tourist with a free transportation fee function through the card issuing application information. Those skilled in the art may refer to and / or modify this drawing. Various implementation methods may be inferred for the configuration of a system for issuing a card for issuing foreign tourists for free use of public transportation by foreign tourists, but the present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred, and is illustrated in FIG. It is not limited to the method alone.

Hereinafter, the technical card of the present invention will be described more efficiently as the card for foreign tourists in FIG. 2 as a "prepaid card (or check card)" for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a card pre-issuance system for foreign tourists for free use of public transportation by foreign tourists is an affiliated travel agency used by foreign tourists for domestic tourism, or the foreign tourists. Is connected directly to the client terminal 115 and the client terminal 115 through the communication network, when the client terminal 115 is connected through the communication network, issuing one or more cards for issuing a card for the foreign tourists When a web page including an interface is generated (or extracted) and provided to the client terminal 115, the client terminal 115 inputs (or selects) card issuing application information through a card issuing interface and transmits the card page. Recharge card with free transportation fee function Is characterized in that it comprises a check card), the card issuing server that issues authorization 100. The

In FIG. 2, the card issuing server 100 is illustrated as one server for convenience, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the card issuing server 100 may have two or more components. It is possible to be implemented in the form of a server group, the present invention is characterized in that it comprises all the possible inference method.

The client terminal 115 is a wired communication network based on Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP / IP) (eg, Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) / Very High-data Rate Digital Subscriber Line (VDSL), cable communication network). And at least one wired terminal including a desktop computer or a laptop connected to the card issuing server 100, and including a card issuing interface for issuing a card for the foreign tourist through the communication network. And a browser program for receiving and outputting web pages for each language.

Persons of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains know the technical features of the client terminal 115 including at least one of the wired terminal, the wireless terminal, or the TV device (not shown). Detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the card issuing server 100 may include web page operation data including one or more web page sources and web contents for generating (or extracting) a web page to be provided to the client terminal 115. And a database for storing the database, wherein the database is provided in a database management system (DBMS) associated with the card issuing server 100.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the web page source included in the web page operation data may include at least one web page for generating a language-specific web page for each language to be provided to the client terminal 115 from the card issuing server 100. Preferably, the tag string (or combination of tag strings), one or more scripts to be included in the web page, and one or more information contents corresponding to the web page contents are included. In this case, the web is provided to the client terminal 115. The page is preferably generated by combining the tag string (or a combination of tag strings).

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a web page source included in the web page operation data may include a web document corresponding to a web page for each language provided by the card issuing server 100 to the client terminal 115. Preferably, the web file includes a source file (eg, a web document source file including one or more tag strings and scripts and information content corresponding to the web page content). In this case, the web is provided to the client terminal 115. A page may include one or more web document source files (e.g., one web document source file for non-framed web pages, or one frame web document source file for two or more frames) and corresponding to each frame. It is preferable to extract two or more web document source files).

The web content included in the webpage operation data may include a tag string linking one or more contents (eg, text content, image content, sound content, and multimedia content) among tag strings included in the web pages for each language. When included, it is preferable to include one or more text content, image content, sound content, and multimedia content corresponding to a tag string linking the content.

Referring to FIG. 2, the card issuing server 100 provides a web page to the client terminal 115 using an HTTP compatible protocol corresponding to the communication network, or based on a web page provided to the client terminal 115. It characterized in that it comprises a web interface unit 200 for connecting and managing a web interface for receiving (or selected) a variety of information input from the client terminal 115 in a GET / POST method.

The web interface 200 connects and manages a communication channel with the client terminal 115 through a TCP / IP-based HTTP protocol, and hyper-text markup language (HTML) to the client terminal 115 through the communication channel. ) Interface to provide a web page in the form of a compatible document (eg, * .htm, * .asp, * .xml), or interface so that information input from the client terminal 115 is received in a GET / POST method. desirable.

Referring to FIG. 2, the card issuing server 100 accesses the card issuing server 100 from the client terminal 115 through the web interface 200 (or has the free transportation fee function). When requesting for issuance of a charge card (or check card), the web page operation unit 205 (or extracts) a web page to be provided (or extracted) to be provided to the client terminal 115 based on the web page operation data. Web page operating means) and an interface providing unit 210 including one or more card issuing interfaces for issuing a card for the foreign tourist in the web page generated (or extracted) in association with the web page operating unit 205. (Or an interface providing means), wherein the web page operation unit 205 is the generated (or extracted) web in association with the web interface unit 200. The page is characterized in that processing to be provided to the client terminal 115.

The client terminal 115 accesses the card issuing server 100 through the web interface unit 200, or the charging card (or check card) having the free transportation fee function to the card issuing server 100. When requesting issuance approval, the webpage operation unit 205 responds to the card issuing server 100 connection (or issuing approval request for issuing a charge card (or check card) having a free transportation fee function). Identifying a web page link to be provided to the terminal 115, a web page source and web content for generating (or extracting) a web page corresponding to the identified web page link from the web page operation data, and The webpage to be provided to the client terminal 115 is generated (or extracted) by using the identified webpage source and web content.

When the web page operation unit 205 generates (or extracts) a web page to be provided to the client terminal 115, the generated (or extracted) web page is a charge card having the free transportation fare function (or Check card) is a web page for providing issuance authorization, the interface providing unit 210 includes the card issuing interface in the web page in association with the web page operation unit 205 and the client terminal 115. It is characterized in that the processing to be provided.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the card issuing interface preferably includes a user interface for each language for inputting (or selecting) card issuing application information through at least one form. If the person skilled in the art, the technical characteristics of the form form for inputting (or selecting) the card issuing application information in the client terminal 115 based on the information attribute of the card issuing application information. As it will be appreciated, a detailed description of the form form corresponding to the card issuing interface in FIG. 2 will be omitted for convenience.

The client terminal 115 provided with the web page including the card issuing interface may input (or select) card issuing application information for issuing a card for the foreign tourist through the card issuing interface. The card issue application information input (or selected) is transmitted to the card issuing server 100 through a GET / POST method.

When the client terminal 115 accesses the card issuing server 100 through the web interface unit 200, the interface providing unit 210 performs the domestic tourism in connection with the webpage operation unit 205. The client terminal 115 may include a card issuing interface including a language selection user interface for checking a language code of a web page to be provided to a partner travel agency used by a foreign tourist, or a client terminal 115 directly used by the foreign tourist. Preferably, when the client terminal 115 transmits the language selection information of the affiliated travel agency (or foreigner) through the language selection user interface, the interface provider 210 then the client terminal 115. Language of the card issuing interface corresponding to the language selection information It is treated to include a control is preferred.

Referring to FIG. 2, when the card issuing server 100 connects to the card issuing server 100 (or the language selection information) from the client terminal 115 through the web interface unit 200, the card issuing server 100 is connected to the card issuing server 100. It is characterized in that the client terminal 115 is provided with a terminal verification unit 220 (or terminal verification means) for verifying whether the partner travel agency used by foreign tourists for domestic tourism, or the terminal used directly by the foreign tourists. Therefore, it is desirable to limit the application for issuing a charge card (or check card) that allows domestic residents to use public transportation for free.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the client terminal 115 is a terminal used by an affiliated travel company used by foreign tourists for the purpose of domestic tourism, the terminal verification unit 220 through the interface providing unit 210. Provide a card issuing interface including a travel agency authentication user interface for requesting at least one travel agent authentication information (eg, travel agent login information) assigned to the affiliated travel agency to the client terminal 115, and inputted through the travel agency authentication user interface. By reading and authenticating the received travel agency authentication information, it is preferable to authenticate whether the client terminal 115 is a terminal used by an affiliated travel company used by foreign tourists for domestic tourism.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the client terminal 115 is a terminal directly used by foreign tourists for the purpose of domestic tourism, the terminal verification unit 220 is connected to the web interface unit 200 to the client. By checking the IP address of the terminal 115 and confirming that the IP address is a range of IP addresses not used in Korea (or a range of IP addresses used in a foreign country), the client terminal 115 is intended for domestic tourism. It is desirable to verify whether the terminal is directly used by foreign tourists.

2, the card issuing server 100, the client terminal 115 through the card issuing interface passport information and tour schedule information of the foreign tourists (for example, the date of arrival, the place of visit, the date of departure of the departure date) And inputting (or selecting) card issuing application information including at least one of the following, an information receiving unit 215 (or information receiving means) for receiving the card issuing application information in association with the web interface unit 200; Verifying the validity of the passport information of the foreign tourist included in the card issuing application information, and authorizing the issuance of a charge card (or check card) that the foreign tourist can use public transportation for free based on the passport information; Card issuance approval unit 230 (or card issuance approval means), and tour schedule information included in the card issuance application information when the card issuance is approved. A confirmation fund calculation unit 235 (or a grant calculation unit) for confirming and calculating a transportation fee subsidy for the foreign tourists to use public transportation for free during the tour schedule; Traffic charge charging / depositing unit 240 (or charging) to charge (or deposit) the one of the charging card, the charging account associated with the charging card, or the payment account associated with the check card corresponding to Transportation fee charging / depositing means), the passport information, the tour schedule information, the card information corresponding to the issuance approved charging card (or check card) and the transportation fee support money information are stored in the storage medium 285. An information storage unit 245 (or information storage means) is provided.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the client terminal 115 requests a charging (or debit) payment card function from the charging card (or check card), the card issuing server 100 is a card brand company ( For example, the payment card issuance approval unit 225 (or payment card issuance) that processes the issuance of a charge (or debit) payment card function for the charge card (or check card) in association with the Visa card or the master card. It is characterized in that it further comprises an approval means).

When the client terminal 115 inputs (or selects) card issuing application information including one or more passport information and tour schedule information of the foreign tourist through the card issuing interface and transmits the information through a GET / POST method, the information is provided. The receiving unit 215 may be configured to receive the card issuing application information in association with the web interface unit 200.

The passport information of the foreign tourist is information that can prove the identity of the foreign tourist entering the country for tourism purposes, such as the name (eg English name), nationality, passport number, personal number, date of birth, date of passport issuance, It is preferable to include at least one passport expiration date.

The tourism schedule information may include information on the date and time of arrival of the foreign tourist entering the country for tourism purposes, information on the date and time of departure, or includes information on the date and time of stay and the period of stay. It is preferable that the information includes one or more visit destination information.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the foreign tourist enters through the package tour of the partner travel agency, the tour schedule information may include package schedule information of the partner travel agency. In this case, the card issuing interface may be used. Preferably includes a user interface for inputting the package schedule information (or selecting package schedule information for affiliate travel agencies).

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the foreign tourist enters the country for free travel, the tour schedule information includes round-trip ticket information, accommodation information, and at least one main visit destination information based on the accommodation location. In this case, the card issuing interface preferably includes a user interface for inputting (or selecting) the round-trip ticket information, accommodation information, and main visit destination information.

When the card issuing application information including one or more passport information and tour schedule information of the foreign tourist is received through the information receiving unit 215, the card issuing approval unit 230 is the foreigner included in the card issuing application information. Characterizing the validity of the tourist passport information.

Here, the validity verification of the passport information, it is preferable to include a passport examination, such as passport number verification and passport expiration date and time confirmation corresponding to the nationality included in the passport information.

If a passport management server (not shown) manages theft / lost / counterfeit passports in the country of the foreign tourist corresponding to the nationality, the validity of the passport information is checked by the passport management server (not shown). Providing the passport information included in the passport information is preferably made further comprising checking whether the passport is stolen / lost / forged.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs, will be familiar with various forms of passport authentication in addition to the validity authentication method of the above-mentioned passport information, the present invention includes all types of passport authentication method It is clear that this is done.

If the validity of the passport information is authenticated, the card issuance approval unit 230 may be a chip (eg, IC (Integrated Circuit) chip, or transportation) that the foreign tourist can use public transportation for free based on the passport information. And issuing a charge card (or check card) in the form of a card chip).

According to one embodiment of the invention, the chip-type charging card (or check card) is preferably made of a bearer type bearer card in the form of a transportation card that the foreign tourists can use public transport for free. If the passport information is used to determine whether the person applying for issuance of the rechargeable bearer card is a foreign tourist entering the country for tourism purposes.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the chip-type charging card (or check card) preferably includes a rechargeable / debit-type name card that allows foreign tourists to use public transportation for free. In case the passport information is used for checking whether the person applying for issuing the rechargeable / debit name card is a foreign tourist who enters the country for tourism purposes, and confirms the name of the rechargeable / debit name card. .

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the chip-type charging card (or check card) may be used by the foreign tourists for free of public transportation, and may be able to handle a chargeable / debit payment in Korea. It is preferable to include a charge / debit payment card, and in this case, the passport information checks whether the person applying for issuing the charge / debit payment card is a foreign tourist who enters the country for tourism purposes, and It is used to verify the name of the recharged / debit card.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the card issuing interface provided by the interface providing unit 210 to the client terminal 115 includes a charging (or debit) payment card function on the charging card (or check card). Preferably, the payment card application user interface is further included. The information receiving unit 215 further receives (or selects) payment card application information input through the payment card application user interface (or the card issuing application information). Including to receive).

If the payment card application information is further received (or received in the card issuance application information received), the payment card issuance approval unit 225 is a card brand company that can approve payment card issuance for the foreign tourists ( For example, in connection with the card brand company server 290 provided in the Visa card or master card), issuing the charge (or debit) payment card function to issue the charge (or debit) payment card function characterized in that the authorization process It is done.

According to the implementation method of the present invention, the payment card issuance approval unit 225 is a charge (or debit) payment card function information corresponding to the passport information included in the card issuing application information and the payment card application information; By providing to the card brand company server 290, to receive issuance approval information for issuing a charge (or debit) payment card function to the charge card (or check card) from the card brand company server 290 It is preferable.

If the charge card (or check card) is issued and approved by the card issuance approval unit 230, the grant calculation unit 235 checks the tourism schedule information included in the card issuing application information, the tourism schedule It is characterized in that for calculating the transportation fee support for the foreign tourists free use of public transportation during the tour schedule in proportion to the period of stay corresponding to.

Here, the transportation fee support fund is preferably made to include the foreign tourist attraction fund operated by the city, local cities, local governments, foreigners, government agencies, etc. to attract foreign tourists.

According to the implementation method of the present invention, the transportation fee support fund is preferably made to include more than the amount of the daily average transportation fee for foreign tourists for tourism purposes multiplied by the period of stay included in the tourism schedule information, It is desirable that more traffic fare subsidies be calculated for five days than for three days.

When the transportation fee support money corresponding to the tour schedule information is calculated by the support money calculation unit 235, the transportation fee charging / deposit unit 240 charges the charging corresponding to the issued and approved charging card (or check card). The card, a charging account associated with a charging card, or a payment account associated with a check card, characterized in that the processing to charge (or deposit) the calculated transportation fare support money.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the issued and approved card is a charge card of an IC chip type that directly charges a traffic fare, the traffic fare charging / depositing unit 240 is stored in a memory on a chip provided in the charge card. It is preferable to process so that the calculated transportation fare support money is filled.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the issued and approved card is a charging card for charging a transportation fee to a charging account associated with the charging card, the transportation fee charging / depositing unit 240 is associated with the charging card. It is preferable to process so that the calculated transportation fare support money is charged to the charged account.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the issued and approved card is a check card for paying a transportation fee by direct debit, the traffic fee charging / depositing unit 240 is connected to the payment account associated with the check card. It is preferable to process the calculated transportation fare support money, and the payment account associated with the check card is a virtual account of the name of a foreign tourist corresponding to the passport information using the transportation fare support money management account that operates the transportation fare support money as the mother account. It is preferable to include an account.

Any one of the charging card corresponding to the issuance approved charging card (or check card), the charging account associated with the charging card, or the payment account associated with the check card through the traffic fare charging / deposit unit 240 When the transportation fee support is charged (or deposited), the information storage unit 245 is issued and approved by the card issuance approval unit 230 and passport information included in the card issuing application information. The card information corresponding to the card (or check card) and the transportation fee support money information calculated by the support money calculating unit 235 and charged (or deposited) through the traffic fee charging / depositing unit 240 are stored in association. And store in the medium 285.

According to the method of the present invention, the information storage unit 245 is when the card information is stored in the storage medium 285, the arrival date and time of the arrival of the foreign tourists included in the tourism schedule information, or the foreign tourists The free transportation fare function until the entry of the card is confirmed, or the card medium corresponding to the charging card (or the check card) is issued to the foreign tourist who has entered the country, or the charge card (or the check card) is used for the first time. The card information may be deactivated and stored in the storage medium 285 so as to be deactivated.

If the issuing of a charge (or debit) payment card function for the charging card (or check card) is approved by the payment card issuing approval unit 225, the information storage unit 245 is the storage medium 285. The card information corresponding to the charge card (or check card) issued and approved by the card issuance approval unit 230 is stored in association with the payment function information.

Referring to FIG. 2, if the card issuing server 100 is authorized to issue a chargeable (or debit) payment card function for the charge card (or check card) by the payment card issuance approval unit 225. Generating charge payment / deposit information for the payment card function, and transmitting the generated payment charge / deposit information to the client terminal 115 to correspond to the charge card (or check card); or A payment amount charging / depositing unit 250 (or a payment amount) for processing to charge (or deposit) a predetermined amount of money (or deposit) in either a charging account associated with a charging card or a payment account associated with a check card. It is characterized in that it further comprises a charging / depositing means).

According to an embodiment of the present invention through the information receiving unit 215 further receives the payment card application information for the charge card (or check card) of the charge card (or received in the card issuing application information included), When the issuance of the chargeable payment card function for the charging card is approved by the payment card issuing approval unit 225, the payment amount charging / depositing unit 250 is charged to charge a predetermined charge in the charging card. Characterized in that it provides management account information (for example, account information for depositing an amount to be charged in the chip memory provided in the charging card, or charging account information associated with the charging card) to the client terminal 115. After that, it is preferable that the foreign tourist remits a predetermined amount of money to the recharge card by remitting a predetermined amount of money to the recharge management account through foreign currency remittance. .

According to another embodiment of the present invention through the information receiving unit 215 further receiving payment card application information for the check card of the charge card (or check card) (or received in the card issuing application information included) If the payment card issuance authorization unit 225 issuing a debit payment card function for the check card, the payment amount charging / deposit unit 250 may deposit a predetermined deposit in a payment account associated with the check card. Payment account information (for example, the virtual account information of the foreign tourist name corresponding to the passport information using the payment amount deposit operation account for operating the deposit money transfer by the foreign tourist) as the mother account; After that, the foreign tourist makes a predetermined deposit in the payment deposit account through a foreign currency remittance. By Friday, it is preferable to deposit the deposit available for payment through the debit card.

Referring to FIG. 2, when the tourist schedule information of the foreign tourist is received from the client terminal 115, the card issuing server 100 checks at least one visit place corresponding to the tourist schedule of the foreign tourist. A discount coupon confirmation unit 255 (or discount coupon checking means) for checking a plurality of discount coupon information available at one or more visited destinations, and one or more discount coupons to be used by the foreign tourist among the confirmed discount coupons Interface providing unit 210 (or interface providing means) for providing a discount coupon selection interface to the client terminal 115 and one or more discount coupon selection information corresponding to the tour schedule from the client terminal 115 By the information receiving unit 215 (or information receiving means) and the card issuance approval unit 230 for receiving the Card issuance approval check unit 260 (or card issuance approval check means) for confirming that the card issuance for the charge card (or check card) is approved, and the discount corresponding to the discount coupon selection information when the card issuance approval is confirmed. Store the coupon in the chip memory (or in association with the card information in the storage medium 285 on the communication network for storing the card information corresponding to the charge card (or check card) provided in the charge card (or check card) It is characterized by comprising a discount coupon issuing unit 265 (or discount coupon issuing means).

When the card issuing application information including the tourist schedule information of the foreign tourist is received from the client terminal 115, the discount coupon confirmation unit 255 reads the tourist schedule information of the foreign tourist and the tourist schedule of the foreign tourist. Identify a plurality of discount coupons corresponding to the plurality of tourist destinations, and store a plurality of discount coupon information for a plurality of tourist destinations in conjunction with a discount coupon D / B (not shown) to display a plurality of discount coupon information available at the identified one or more visit destinations. It is characterized by checking.

When a plurality of discount coupon information available at one or more visited locations corresponding to the tourist schedule of the foreign tourist is confirmed through the discount coupon confirmation unit 255, the interface provider 210 is the webpage operation unit 205 The discount coupon selection interface for selecting one or more discount coupons to be used by the foreign tourists of the plurality of confirmed discount coupons in connection with the) characterized in that to provide to the client terminal (115).

When the client terminal 115 inputs (or selects) one or more discount coupon selection information corresponding to the tour schedule through the discount coupon selection interface, the information receiving unit 215 receives the information from the client terminal 115. Receive one or more discount coupon selection information corresponding to the tourism schedule.

When the discount coupon selection information is received by the information receiving unit 215, the card issuance approval confirmation unit 260 issuing a card for the charge card (or check card) through the card issuance approval unit 230 It is characterized by checking whether it is approved.

If the card issuance approval is confirmed for the charge card (or check card), the discount coupon issuing unit 265 is provided with a discount coupon corresponding to the discount coupon selection information chip provided on the charge card (or check card) Process the data to be stored in a memory or store the card information corresponding to the charging card (or check card) in a storage medium 285 on a communication network.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when processing a discount coupon corresponding to the discount coupon selection information to be stored in a chip memory provided in the charging card (or check card), the discount coupon issuing unit 265 is charged. The discount coupon information stored in the chip memory included in the card (or check card) is preferably stored in the storage medium 285 in association with the card information corresponding to the charging card (or check card).

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when a discount coupon corresponding to the discount coupon selection information is used in connection with the charging card (or check card) through a storage medium 285 on the communication network, the discount coupon issuing unit ( 265 stores the discount coupon information available through the storage medium 285 on the communication network in the storage medium 285 in association with card information corresponding to the charging card (or check card).

According to the method of the present invention, when the discount coupon issuing unit 265 stores the discount coupon information in the storage medium 285, an estimated time of arrival of the foreign tourist included in the tourism schedule information arrives, or The discount until the entry of the foreign tourist is confirmed, or a card medium corresponding to the charging card (or check card) is issued or confirmed to the foreign tourist who has entered the country, or the charge card (or check card) is first used. The discount coupon information may be deactivated and stored in the storage medium 285 so that the coupon is deactivated.

Referring to FIG. 2, the card issuing server 100 may include one or more transportation charges charged (or deposited) on one or more foreign tourist tourist charging cards (or check cards) by the transportation charge charging / deposit unit 240. In the case of prepaying the support money to a plurality of transportation providers, a prepayment calculation unit 270 (or a prepayment calculation means) for calculating a prepaid transportation fee for each operator to prepay the plurality of transportation providers; It is characterized in that it comprises a traffic fare prepayment unit 275 (or a traffic fare prepayment means) for prepaying the calculated transportation fare prepayment to each transportation provider.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, one or more transportation fare support funds previously charged (or deposited) to one or more recharge cards (or check cards) for foreign tourists by the transportation fare charging / deposit unit 240, or for future foreign tourists. When one or more transportation fee support funds to be charged (or deposited) on a recharge card (or check card) are prepaid to a plurality of transportation provider, the advance payment calculator 270 is configured to use the traffic expected to be used by the foreign tourist. It is characterized in that for calculating a plurality of transportation fee advance payments for a plurality of means of transportation providers to be paid in advance to a plurality of means of transportation providers providing means.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the prepayment calculation unit 270 divides the transportation fee support money according to the transportation fee system for each type of transportation, and divides the transportation fee support fund into a plurality of transportation provider providers corresponding to the transportation type. It is preferable to divide the divided amounts equally.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the prepayment calculation unit 270 divides the transportation fee support money according to a transportation fee system for each type of transportation, and provides a plurality of transportation providers corresponding to the transportation type. According to the number of transportation means (eg, number of buses, number of taxis), it is desirable to distribute the differential.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the prepayment calculation unit 270 divides the traffic fee support funds according to the transportation fee system for each type of transportation, and divides the plurality of transportation means corresponding to the type of transportation. It is preferable to distribute the transportation of the provider according to whether the tourist destination is operating.

When the prepaid payment calculator 270 calculates a prepaid fee for each service provider to prepaid the plurality of transportation providers, the prepaid fee prepayment unit 275 is configured to provide the airfare support fund management account and the plurality of prepaid fees. The transportation fee prepayment calculated for each operator is withdrawn from the transportation fee support operating account and transferred to the operator account in connection with the financial system in which the operator account of the transportation provider is opened.

According to the implementation method of the present invention, the operator account preferably comprises any one of a virtual account of the business name, or a real account of the business name that takes the transportation fee support fund management account as a parent account.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the traffic fare prepayment unit 275 may provide the operator account information, the traffic fare prepayment information for each business operator, and the transportation fare settlement amount information for each business operator for the settlement of the transportation fare prepayment. It is preferable to store in the traffic fare management D / B (280) in association.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of means of transportation are provided for one or more transportation fare support funds charged (or deposited) in one or more recharge cards (or check cards) for foreign tourists by the transportation fare charging / deposit unit 240. In the case of not making a prepayment to a business operator (for example, real time payment or post payment of the transportation fare support), the prepayment calculation unit 270 and the transportation fare prepayment unit 275 may be omitted. The invention is not limited.

3 is a diagram illustrating a process of issuing a card for issuing foreign tourists according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, Figure 3 shows a card issuing server using a Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) compatible protocol in an affiliated travel agency used by foreign tourists for domestic tourism, or a client terminal 115 directly used by the foreign tourist. 100, the card issuing server 100 generates (or extracts) a web page including at least one card issuing interface for issuing a card for a foreign tourist and provides the same to the client terminal 115. In the terminal 115 is a process for inputting (or selecting) card issuing application information through the card issuing interface to the card issuing server 100, the person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs In the process of applying for issuance of the foreign tourist card by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 3, Various implementation methods may be inferred, but the present invention includes all implementation methods inferred from the above, and is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

For example, FIG. 3 illustrates that the card issuing application information is received including passport information and tourist schedule information (for example, the date and time of entry, the place of visit, and the date and time of departure) for the card issued to the foreign tourist. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the card issuing application information is further received by including payment card application information for applying to have a payment card function on the foreign tourist dog target card, or the tourist schedule of the foreign tourist. It may be received by further including one or more discount coupon selection information available at one or more destinations corresponding to, in this case, the card issuing interface further comprises a payment card application user interface, or further includes a discount coupon selection user interface It is desirable to.

In addition, in FIG. 3, the process of confirming the language of the web page to be provided to the client terminal 115 is omitted for convenience, but it is apparent that the present invention is not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 3, the client terminal 115 shown in FIG. 2 is referred to as a "terminal" for convenience, and the card issuing server 100 is referred to as a "server" for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 3, an affiliated travel agency used by foreign tourists for domestic tourism, or a terminal directly used by the foreign tourists, connects to the server through a communication network and connects a communication channel (300). The terminal connected to the communication channel verifies whether the terminal is a partner travel agency used by foreign tourists for domestic tourism, or a terminal directly used by the foreign tourist (305).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the terminal is a terminal used by an affiliated travel agency used by foreign tourists for domestic tourism, the server allocates the terminal to the affiliated travel agency through the interface providing unit 210. Providing a card issuing interface including a travel agency authentication user interface for requesting one or more travel agency authentication information (eg, travel agent login information), and reading and authenticating the travel agency authentication information received and received through the travel agency authentication user interface; It is preferable to authenticate whether the terminal is a terminal used by an affiliated travel agency used by foreign tourists for domestic tourism purposes.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, if the terminal is a terminal directly used by foreign tourists for the purpose of domestic tourism, the server checks the IP address of the terminal in association with the web interface unit 200 and the IP By checking whether the address is a range of IP addresses not used in Korea (or a range of IP addresses used in a foreign country), it is preferable to authenticate whether the terminal is a terminal directly used by foreign tourists for the purpose of domestic tourism.

If the terminal is identified as a partner travel agency used by foreign tourists for domestic tourism, or a terminal used directly by the foreign tourist (310), the server transmits a web page link to the server through the communication channel. The web page is requested (315), and in response, the server generates (or extracts) a web page corresponding to the web page link (320).

If the webpage is not generated (or extracted) when the webpage is generated (or extracted), the server does not provide an authorization for issuing a card for a foreign tourist with a free transportation fee function through the webpage (325). The terminal transmits the output through the communication channel to the terminal (330), and then the terminal repeats the process of selecting (or clicking) any one or more web page links included in the web page and transmitting the same to the server. .

On the other hand, when the web page is generated (or extracted), if the card issuing interface is provided to the terminal for issuing a card for a foreign tourist through the web page (325), the server displays the generated (or extracted) web page. Process to include a card issuing interface for issuing cards for foreign tourists (335), and transmits the web page including the card issuing interface to the terminal through the communication channel and outputs (340).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the card issuing interface preferably includes a user interface for each language for inputting (or selecting) card issuing application information through at least one form. Those of ordinary skill in the art are familiar with the technical features of the form form for inputting (or selecting) the card issuing application information from the terminal based on the information attribute of the card issuing application information. 3, a detailed description of the form form corresponding to the card issuing interface will be omitted for convenience.

Thereafter, the terminal receives (or selects) card issuing application information including one or more passport information and tourist schedule information of a foreign tourist for issuing a card for the foreign tourist through the card issuing interface included in the web page. Check (345).

If the card issuing application information for issuing the card for the foreign tourist is not input (or selected) in the terminal (350), the terminal selects (or clicks) any one or more web page links included in the web page. Repeat the process of transmitting to the server.

On the other hand, if the terminal inputs (or selects) card issuing application information including one or more passport information and tour schedule information of the foreign tourist for issuing the card for the foreign tourist, the terminal is input through the card issuing interface (350). The card issue application information input (or selected) is transmitted to the server through the communication channel (355).

The passport information of the foreign tourist is information that can prove the identity of the foreign tourist entering the country for tourism purposes, such as the name (eg English name), nationality, passport number, personal number, date of birth, date of passport issuance, It is preferable to include at least one passport expiration date.

The tourism schedule information may include information on the date and time of arrival of the foreign tourist entering the country for tourism purposes, information on the date and time of departure, or includes information on the date and time of stay and the period of stay. It is preferable that the information includes one or more visit destination information.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the foreign tourist enters through the package tour of the partner travel agency, the tour schedule information may include package schedule information of the partner travel agency. In this case, the card issuance is issued. The interface preferably includes a user interface for inputting the package schedule information (or selecting package schedule information for each partner travel agency).

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the foreign tourist enters the country for free travel, the tour schedule information includes round-trip ticket information, accommodation information, and at least one main visit destination information based on the accommodation location. In this case, the card issuing interface preferably includes a user interface for inputting (or selecting) the round-trip ticket information, accommodation information, and main visit destination information.

4 is a diagram illustrating an approval process for issuing a card for a foreign tourist according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 4 illustrates an example of an affiliated travel agency used by foreign tourists for domestic tourism, or a client terminal 115 directly used by the foreign tourists through an application process for issuing a card for foreign tourists shown in FIG. When the card issuing application information is input (or selected) through a card issuing interface and transmitted, the card issuing server 100 shown in FIG. Those skilled in the art will be able to infer various implementation methods for the approval process for issuing the card for the foreign tourist by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 4, but the present invention provides all the inferences It includes a method, and is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 4, the client terminal 115 shown in FIG. 2 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience, and the card issuing server 100 is referred to as a “server” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 4, through the card issuing interface, a partner travel agency used by foreign tourists for domestic tourism or a terminal directly used by the foreign tourists through the application process for issuing the foreign tourist card shown in FIG. When the card issuing application information is input (or selected) and transmitted, the server receives the card issuing application information through the communication channel (400), and the passport information of the foreign tourist included in the card issuing application information. Validate (405).

Here, the validity verification of the passport information, it is preferable to include a passport examination, such as passport number verification and passport expiration date and time confirmation corresponding to the nationality included in the passport information.

If a passport management server (not shown) manages theft / lost / counterfeit passports in the country of the foreign tourist corresponding to the nationality, the validity of the passport information is checked by the passport management server (not shown). Providing the passport information included in the passport information is preferably made further comprising checking whether the passport is stolen / lost / forged.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be familiar with various types of passport authentication methods in addition to the validity authentication method of the above-mentioned passport information, and the present invention includes all types of passport authentication methods. Is to be made clear.

If the validity of the passport information is not confirmed (410), the server generates and transmits card issuing error information for the foreign tourist destination card to the terminal (415), and terminates the foreign tourist card issue process. .

On the other hand, if the validity of the passport information is confirmed (410), the server is based on the passport information chips that foreign tourists can use public transport for free (eg IC (Integrated Circuit) chip, or transportation card chip) Issuing and approving a card for a foreign tourist in the form (420).

According to one embodiment of the invention, the card for foreign tourists in the form of a chip preferably comprises a rechargeable bearer card in the form of a transportation card that the foreign tourist can use public transport for free, in this case the passport The information is used to confirm whether the person applying for the issuance of the rechargeable bearer card is a foreign tourist who enters Korea for tourism purposes.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the chip-type foreign tourist card may include a rechargeable / debit name card that allows the foreign tourist to use public transportation for free, in which case the passport The information is used to determine whether the person applying for issuance of the rechargeable / debit name card is a foreign tourist who enters the country for tourism purposes and to confirm the name of the rechargeable / debit name card.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the chip-type foreign tourist destination card may be used by the foreign tourist for free of public transportation, and may be charged / debit / debit type payment settlement in Korea. It is preferable to include a debit payment card, and in this case, the passport information checks whether the person applying for issuing the charge / debit payment card is a foreign tourist who enters the country for tourism purposes, and the charge / It is used to verify the name of the debit card.

If the foreign tourist card is issued and approved (425), the server checks the tour schedule information included in the card issuance application information, and the foreign tourist during the tour schedule in proportion to the stay period corresponding to the tour schedule A traffic fare subsidy for free use of the public transportation is calculated (430).

According to the implementation method of the present invention, the transportation fee support fund is preferably made to include more than the amount of the daily average transportation fee for foreign tourists for tourism purposes multiplied by the period of stay included in the tourism schedule information, It is desirable that more traffic fare subsidies be calculated for five days than for three days.

If the transportation fee support amount corresponding to the tourism schedule information is calculated (435), the server is associated with the charging card corresponding to the issued foreign tourist destination card, the charging account associated with the charging card, or the check card. In step 440, any one of the payment accounts is charged (or deposited) to the calculated transportation fee support.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the issued and approved card is a charge card of an IC chip type that directly charges a transportation fee, the server charges the calculated transportation fee support money to a memory on a chip provided in the charging card. It is preferable to process as much as possible.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the issued and approved card is a charging card that charges a transportation fee to a charging account associated with the charging card, the server transmits the calculated traffic to a charging account associated with the charging card. It is desirable to process the fee support to be charged.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the issued and approved card is a check card for paying a transportation fee by debit, the server may charge the calculated transportation fee support money in a payment account associated with the check card. Preferably, the payment account associated with the check card includes a virtual account of the name of a foreign tourist corresponding to the passport information, using the transportation fee support account for operating the transportation fee support as a parent account. .

Subsequently, the server may include passport information and tour schedule information included in the card issuing application information, card information corresponding to a card for foreign tourists approved and issued by the card issuing approval unit 230, and the support fund calculating unit 235. In operation 445, the storage rate 285 is stored in association with the traffic fare support fund information calculated by the traffic charge charging / depositing unit 240 and charged (or deposited).

According to the method of the present invention, when the server stores the card information in the storage medium 285, the arrival date and time of arrival of the foreign tourist included in the tourism schedule information arrives or the entry of the foreign tourist is confirmed. Deactivation of the card information such that a card medium corresponding to the charging card (or check card) is issued to the foreign tourist who has entered the country, or the free transportation fare function is deactivated until the first foreign card is used. Preferably stored in the storage medium 285.

5 is a diagram illustrating a payment function issuing approval process for a card for a foreign tourist according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, in FIG. 5, the payment card application information is transmitted through an application process for issuing a foreign tourist card shown in FIG. 3, or the authorization process for issuing a foreign tourist card shown in FIG. If issuance of a card for a foreign tourist is approved, the card issuing server 100 shown in FIG. 2 allows the client terminal 115 to mount a chargeable (or debit) payment card function on the card for the foreign tourist. The present invention relates to a process of providing an application interface and issuing and approving a payment card function to the foreign tourist card through payment card application information received from the client terminal 115 through the payment card application interface. Those skilled in the art may refer to and / or modify this drawing. By the way, it would be possible to infer various implementation methods for the payment function issuance approval process for the foreign tourist card, but the present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred, and is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG. No.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 5, the client terminal 115 shown in FIG. 2 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience, and the card issuing server 100 is referred to as a “server” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 5, the payment card application information is transmitted through an application process for issuing a foreign tourist card shown in FIG. 3, or the alien tourist card issuance approval process shown in FIG. 4. If issuance of a card for tourists is approved, the server transmits a web page including a payment card application interface that includes a chargeable (or debit) payment card function to the card for foreign tourists and outputs the webpage to the terminal (500). .

Thereafter, the terminal checks whether payment card application information for loading a rechargeable (or debit) payment card function is input (or selected) to the foreign tourist card through the payment card application interface included in the web page. (505).

If the terminal inputs (or selects) payment card application information for mounting the rechargeable (or debit) payment card function on the card for the foreign tourist (510), the terminal inputs the payment card through the application interface. (Or selection) the payment card application information is transmitted to the server through the communication channel (515), and correspondingly, the server receives the payment card application information through the communication channel (520).

Thereafter, the server is connected to the card brand company server 290 provided in the card brand company (for example, Visa card, or master card) that can approve payment card issue for the foreign tourists to the card for the foreign tourists. The authorization request for issuing a charge (or debit) payment card function (525).

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the server may include the passport information included in the card issuing application information and the chargeable (or debit) payment card function information corresponding to the payment card application information. By providing a, it is preferable to receive issuance approval information for issuing a charge (or debit) payment card function to the foreign tourist destination card from the card brand company server 290.

If the issuance of a chargeable (or debit) payment card function for the foreign tourist card is approved (530), the server is authorized to issue to the storage medium 285 by the card issuance approval unit 230. The card information corresponding to the tourist target card and the payment function information are stored in association with each other (535).

Thereafter, the server generates payment payment / deposit information for the payment card function (540), and transmits the generated payment charge / deposit information to the terminal, the charge card corresponding to the foreign tourist card, or In operation 545, a predetermined charge (or deposit) is charged (or deposited) into either a charging account associated with a charging card or a payment account associated with a check card.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, if issuance of a chargeable payment card function for a charge card among foreign tourist target cards is approved, the server may charge charging account information (eg, for charging a predetermined amount of charge on the charge card). Account information, or charge account information associated with the charge card), which is to be charged in the chip memory provided in the charge card), to the terminal. It is preferable to charge a predetermined amount of money in the charging card by transferring a predetermined amount of money to the charge management account.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, if issuance of a debit payment card function for a check card among foreign tourist target cards is approved, the server deposits a payment for depositing a predetermined deposit in a payment account associated with the check card. And providing the account information (for example, virtual account information for the name of the foreign tourist corresponding to the passport information) using the payment amount deposit operation account for operating the deposit transferred by the foreign tourist as a parent account to the terminal. After that, the foreign tourist preferably deposits a deposit to be used for payment through the check card by remitting a predetermined deposit to the payment deposit account through a foreign currency remittance.

6 is a diagram illustrating a process for issuing a discount coupon to a card for a foreign tourist according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, in FIG. 6, the discount coupon selection information is transmitted through an application process for issuing a foreign tourist card shown in FIG. 3, or the authorization process for issuing a foreign tourist card shown in FIG. If issuance of a card for a foreign tourist is approved, the card issuing server 100 shown in FIG. 2 provides a discount coupon selection interface for selecting a discount coupon corresponding to the tourist schedule of the foreign tourist from the card terminal 115 to the client terminal 115. The process of issuing and processing a discount coupon to the foreign tourist card through the discount coupon selection information received from the client terminal 115 through the discount coupon selection interface, which is commonly known in the art. If you have a person with reference to the Figure 6 and / or modified by the alien tube Would be able to infer a variety of exemplary methods for the coupon issued to the customer process target card, the present invention includes all embodiments in which the inference method, shall not be limited to the exemplary method shown in the figure 6.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 6, the client terminal 115 illustrated in FIG. 2 is referred to as a “terminal” for convenience, and the card issuing server 100 is referred to as a “server” for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 6, the discount coupon selection information is transmitted through an application process for issuing a foreign tourist card shown in FIG. 3, or the alien tourist card issuance approval process shown in FIG. 4. If issuance of a tourist destination card is approved, the server checks at least one or more visited sites included in the tourist schedule of the foreign tourist, and confirms a plurality of discount coupon information available at the at least one visited destination (600). .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the server reads the tourist schedule information of the foreign tourists to identify one or more visited locations corresponding to the tourist schedule of the foreign tourists, and stores a plurality of discount coupon information for each of the plurality of tourist attractions. In connection with the coupon D / B (not shown), it is preferable to confirm a plurality of discount coupon information that can be used at one or more visited locations.

Thereafter, the server includes the confirmed discount coupon information, and transmits a webpage including a discount coupon selection interface for selecting one or more discount coupons for use by the foreign tourist among the plurality of discount coupons to the terminal. Output 605.

Thereafter, the terminal checks whether discount coupon selection information for loading a rechargeable (or debit) payment card function is input (or selected) to the foreign tourist card through the discount coupon selection interface included in the web page. 610.

If the discount coupon selection information for loading the rechargeable (or debit) payment card function is input (or selected) in the terminal for the foreign tourist, the terminal is input through the discount coupon selection interface (615). (Or selected) discount coupon selection information is transmitted to the server through the communication channel (620), and correspondingly, the server enters (or selects) a discount coupon through the discount coupon selection interface through the communication channel. After receiving the selection information, it is checked whether the card issuance for the foreign tourist card is approved (625).

If the issuance of the card for the foreign tourist card is approved (630), the server corresponds to the chip memory (or the foreign tourist card for the foreign tourist card) provided with the discount coupon corresponding to the discount coupon selection information. In connection with the card information in a storage medium 285 on a communication network storing the card information (635).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when processing a discount coupon corresponding to the discount coupon selection information to be stored in the chip memory provided in the foreign tourist destination card, the server is a chip memory provided in the foreign tourist destination card The discount coupon information stored in the storage medium 285 is preferably stored in association with the card information corresponding to the foreign tourist card.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when a discount coupon corresponding to the discount coupon selection information is used in connection with the foreign tourist destination card through the storage medium 285 on the communication network, the server stores the storage medium on the communication network ( The discount coupon information available through 285 may be stored in the storage medium 285 in association with card information corresponding to the foreign tourist card.

According to the method of the present invention, when the server stores the discount coupon information in the storage medium 285, the arrival date and time of arrival of the foreign tourist included in the tourism schedule information, or the entry of the foreign tourist Deactivation of the discount coupon information so that the card coupon corresponding to the recharge card (or check card) is issued to the foreign tourist who has entered the country, or the discount coupon is deactivated until the foreign target card is first used. Preferably stored in the storage medium 285.

7 is a diagram illustrating a prepayment process for a transportation fee support fund charged (or deposited) to a foreign tourist card according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 7 illustrates a plurality of transportation fee support funds that are charged (or deposited) in a foreign tourist card that is approved for issuing a foreign tourist card through an authorization process for issuing a foreign tourist card shown in FIG. 4. Prepayment to a means provider, a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, the traffic is charged (or deposited) to the card for the foreign tourists by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 7 Various implementation methods for the prepayment process for the fee support may be inferred, but the present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred above and is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

For example, when one or more transportation fee subsidies charged (or deposited) in a foreign tourist destination card for one or more foreign tourists are not paid in advance to a plurality of transportation provider (for example, real-time payment or post payment of the transportation fee subsidy). Case), as shown in FIG.

The transportation fee support prepayment process can be omitted, whereby the present invention is not limited.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 7, the card issuing server 100 shown in FIG. 2 is referred to as a "server" for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 7, the server receives a plurality of transportation fee support funds charged (or deposited) into the foreign tourist card for which the foreign tourist card issuance is approved through the authorization process for issuing the foreign tourist card shown in FIG. Calculate the prepayment of the transportation fee for each provider to be paid in advance to the transportation provider of (700).

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the server divides the transportation fee support money according to a transportation fee system for each type of transportation, and equalizes the divided amount to a plurality of transportation provider corresponding to the transportation type. It is desirable to dispense.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the server divides the transportation fee support money according to the transportation fee system for each type of transportation, and stores the number of transportation means of a plurality of transportation provider that corresponds to the transportation type ( For example, it is preferable to make a differential distribution according to the number of buses and the number of taxis).

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the server divides the transportation fee support money according to a transportation fee system for each type of transportation, and the transportation means of a plurality of transportation providers corresponding to the transportation type are tourist destinations. Differential distribution is desirable depending on driving.

If the service fee prepayment for each service provider is calculated (705), the server calculates the service charge for each service provider in connection with the financial system in which the traffic service fee support account and the business accounts of the plurality of transportation service providers are opened. The prepayment is withdrawn from the transportation fee support operating account and transferred to the operator account to be deposited (710).

According to the implementation method of the present invention, the operator account preferably comprises any one of a virtual account of the business name, or a real account of the business name that takes the transportation fee support fund management account as a parent account.

If the transportation fee prepayment for each service provider is prepaid to each transportation provider provider (715), the server provides the operator account information and the service charge prepayment information for each service provider for settlement of the transportation fee prepayment. In operation 720, the traffic fare settlement amount information for each operator is linked to the traffic fare management D / B 280.

8 is a diagram illustrating a card operating system for foreign tourists for free use of public transportation by foreign tourists according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 8 is a card for issuing foreign tourists pre-issued through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. Free transportation fee of the card for the foreign tourist until the entry of the foreign tourist is confirmed, or the card medium corresponding to the card for the foreign tourist is confirmed or issued to the entered foreign tourist, or the card for the foreign tourist is first used. Deactivate the function or the discount coupon function, and confirm the arrival date of the foreign tourist, or confirm the entry of the foreign tourist, or confirm that the card media corresponding to the foreign tourist card is issued to the foreign tourist. Or otherwise When a national tourist card is used for the first time, the free transportation fare function or discount coupon function of the foreign tourist card is activated, and the scheduled departure date (or period of stay) of the foreign tourist has elapsed, or the departure of the foreign tourist Is confirmed or when the card medium corresponding to the foreign tourist destination card is collected, the system configuration for deactivating the free transportation fare function or the discount coupon function of the foreign tourist destination card (or disappearing from the foreign tourist destination card) As those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, various implementation methods for constructing a card system for foreign tourists for free use of public transportation by the foreign tourists are described with reference to FIG. It can be inferred, but the present invention is inferred Includes all embodiments methods, it shall not be limited to the exemplary method shown in the figure 8.

Referring to FIG. 8 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a card for a foreign tourist card operating system for free use of public transportation by a foreign tourist may use the card for issuing a foreign tourist through a card line issuing system shown in FIG. Pre-issue the immigration management server 145 which manages the entry and exit of the issued foreign tourists and the foreign tourists at the airport (or port) where the foreign tourists enter the country for tourism through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. A card issuing terminal 150 for issuing and processing an approved card for foreign tourists, a bus terminal 125 provided in a transportation means (or a traffic stop) for providing a free transportation fee service using the card for the foreign tourists, A transportation terminal 140 including at least one taxi terminal 130, a subway terminal 135, and a railway terminal; However, a traffic fare server 120 for receiving and managing free transportation fare usage information including card information corresponding to the foreign tourist destination card and traffic fare information used for free through the foreign tourist destination card from the terminal 140; In addition, the immigration management server 145, the card issuing terminal 150, the transportation terminal 140, the transportation fee server (120) is connected to one or more servers (or terminal), the date and time of arrival of the foreign tourists Until the arrival of the foreign tourist, the confirmation of the entry of the foreign tourist, or the card medium corresponding to the foreign tourist card issued or confirmed to the foreign tourist, or before the first use of the foreign tourist card Deactivate the free transportation fare function or discount coupon function of the card and enter the foreign tourists When the date or time arrives, or when the entry of the foreign tourist is confirmed, or when a card medium corresponding to the card for the foreign tourist is issued or confirmed to the foreign tourist who has entered, or when the card for the foreign tourist is first used, the foreigner Activating the free transportation fare function or discount coupon function of the tourist destination card, and the scheduled departure date (or period of stay) of the foreign tourist has elapsed, or the departure of the foreign tourist is confirmed, or the card for the foreign tourist card When the corresponding card medium is collected, the card operating server 105 may be configured to deactivate the free transportation fee function or the discount coupon function of the foreign tourist card.

The immigration management server 145 is a generic term for a server that manages the entry and exit of the foreign tourist at an airport (or a port) at which the foreign tourist enters and exits, and the immigration management server is a foreign tourist who enters and exits through the airport (or port). It is characterized by storing and managing the passport information.

The card issuing terminal 150 is a foreigner who has been approved for issuance in advance through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. 2 to a foreign tourist who enters through the airport (or port) at the airport (or port) to which the foreign tourist enters or exits. A generic term for a terminal device for issuing and processing a card medium (eg, a card with an IC chip) corresponding to a tourist target card, wherein the card issuing terminal 150 is a branch provided at the airport (or port) It is preferable to include at least one kiosk for issuing card media for foreign tourists provided at the staff terminal of the branch office (or branch office) or the airport (or port).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the card issuing terminal 150 is a card platform (eg, chip operating system and card for realizing a card function for foreign tourists who have been approved for issuance in advance through the card issuing system shown in FIG. 2). And a card storing information provided from the card management server 105 in a memory provided in the blank card, thereby providing a blank card with an applet program). Issuing and processing the card medium corresponding to the approved foreign tourist destination card to the foreign tourist.

The transportation terminal 140 is provided in a transportation means (eg, a bus, a taxi, a subway, a railroad) that provides a free transportation fee service using a card for foreign tourists, or the transportation station (eg, a bus stop, a taxi). Platform, subway station, railway station) bus terminal 125, taxi terminal 130, subway terminal 135, a general term for a terminal device including one or more railway terminal, the transportation terminal 140 is Read card information corresponding to the foreign tourist destination card from the card medium issued and processed through the card issuing terminal 150, and includes the read card information and transportation fare information used for free through the foreign tourist destination card. It is characterized in that for transmitting the free toll rate information periodically (or in real time) to the toll server 120 or the card operating server 105.

The traffic fare server 120 receives free transportation fare usage information including card information corresponding to the foreign tourist destination card and transportation fare information used for free through the foreign tourist destination card from the transportation terminal 140. And a generic term for a server to be managed, wherein the server includes at least one card company server, a financial company server, and a traffic fare management server, wherein the traffic fare server 120 is periodically (or in real time) from the transportation terminal 140. Characterized in that for transmitting the free toll usage information received to the card operation server 105.

The storage medium 850 illustrated in the card line issuing system shown in FIG. 2 may include passport information and tour schedule information of the foreign tourist, card information corresponding to a foreign tourist destination card approved and issued to the foreign tourist, and The payment function information corresponding to the payment function provided in the card for the foreign tourists is stored in connection with the transportation fee support money information charged (or deposited) in the card for the foreign tourists, and the payment function is provided in the card for the foreign tourists. To store and further associate and store one or more discount coupon information provided (or linked) in the foreign tourist destination card when the discount coupon is provided (or linked through a communication network). It is characterized by.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable that the tourism schedule information stored in the storage medium 850 is stored in association with the date and time of arrival and departure information of the foreign tourist.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable to store the tourism schedule information stored in the storage medium 850, the date and time of arrival of the foreign tourist, and the period of stay information.

The card information stored in the storage medium 850 preferably stores the activation / deactivation information of the free transportation fare function for the foreign tourist card.

Here, the activation / deactivation information of the free transportation fare function corresponding to the card information may include a card corresponding to the arrival date of the foreign tourist, arrival of the foreign tourist, or a card corresponding to the foreign tourist card. It is preferable to deactivate the free transportation fare function of the foreign tourist card until the medium is confirmed and issued to the foreign tourist who has entered the country, or until the foreign tourist card is used for the first time.

Further, the activation / deactivation information of the free transportation fare function corresponding to the card information includes a card corresponding to the arrival date of the foreign tourist, the arrival of the foreign tourist, or the card corresponding to the foreign tourist card. When a medium is confirmed to be issued to the foreign tourist who has entered the country, or when the foreign tourist card is used for the first time, it is preferable to activate the free transportation fee function of the foreign tourist card.

In addition, the activation / deactivation information of the free transportation fare function corresponding to the card information may include the expiration date (or period of stay) of the foreign tourist, the departure of the foreign tourist being confirmed, or the foreign tourist. When the card medium corresponding to the card is collected, it is preferable to deactivate the free transportation fee function of the card for the foreign tourist.

Discount coupon information stored in the storage medium 850 is to store the active / inactive information for one or more discount coupons available to the foreign tourist at one or more places (or tourist attractions) through the card for the foreign tourists desirable.

In this case, the active / inactive information corresponding to the discount coupon, the arrival time of the scheduled arrival of the foreign tourist, arrival of the foreign tourist is confirmed, or a card medium corresponding to the foreign tourist card It is desirable to deactivate the discount coupon function of the foreign tourist card until it is confirmed or issued to the foreign tourist, or the card for the foreign tourist is first used.

In addition, the active / inactive information corresponding to the discount coupon, the arrival time of the scheduled arrival of the foreign tourist, arrival of the foreign tourist is confirmed, or the card medium corresponding to the foreign tourist card When it is confirmed to be issued to a foreign tourist or the card for the foreign tourist is first used, it is preferable to activate the discount coupon function of the card for the foreign tourist.

In addition, the active / inactive information corresponding to the discount coupon is a card that corresponds to the expiration date (or period of stay) of the foreign tourist, the departure of the foreign tourist is confirmed, or corresponds to the foreign tourist card. When the medium is recovered, it is preferable to deactivate the discount coupon function of the foreign tourist card.

Referring to FIG. 8, the card operation server 105 may be any one of the immigration management server 145, the card issuing terminal 150, the transportation terminal 140, and the transportation fee server 120. And an interface unit 800 for connecting and managing a communication channel for activating / deactivating the free transportation fee function or the discount coupon function of the card for the foreign tourist through a communication network). The terminal 150 and the communication channel for issuing a card medium corresponding to the foreign tourist destination card, characterized in that for connecting and managing.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the interface unit 800 connects the communication channel for activating / deactivating the free transportation fare function or the discount coupon function of the card for the foreign tourist through the immigration management server 145 through a communication network. And management.

Alternatively, the interface unit 800 may connect and manage a communication channel for activating / deactivating the free transportation fare function or the discount coupon function of the card issuing terminal 150 and the foreign tourist card through a communication network. .

Alternatively, the interface unit 800 preferably connects and manages a communication channel for activating / deactivating the free transportation fare function or the discount coupon function of the card for the foreign tourist through the communication network. .

Alternatively, the interface unit 800 preferably connects and manages a communication channel for activating / deactivating the free transportation fee function or the discount coupon function of the card for the foreign tourist through the communication network. .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the interface unit 800 connects a communication channel for issuing and processing a card medium corresponding to the foreign tourist card to the card issuing terminal 150 and a foreign tourist through a communication network. It is desirable to manage.

Referring to FIG. 8, the card operating server 105 may include an information receiver configured to receive passport information of an immigrant foreign tourist from the immigration management server 145 or the card issuing terminal 150 through the interface unit 800 ( 805) (or the information receiving means) and the card information associated with the passport information in connection with the storage medium 850 to confirm the card issued to the foreign tourists through the card line issuing system shown in Figure 2 Activation confirmation unit 825 (or activation confirmation means) for confirming the activation conditions of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) provided in the foreign tourist destination card by confirming the entry of the foreign tourist received; When confirming the activation conditions, activate the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) using the card for foreign tourists through the card information associated with the passport information. An activation processing unit 830 (or an activation processing unit) to activate the information, and an information updating unit 845 (or information) for actively updating activation / deactivation information of the card information (or discount coupon information) stored in the storage medium 850. And update means).

The information receiving unit 805 is characterized in that for receiving the passport information of the entry foreign tourists from the immigration management server 145 or the card issuing terminal 150 through the interface unit 800, the passport of the entry foreign tourists When the information is received, the activation confirmation unit 825 checks the card information associated with the passport information in association with the storage medium 850, and the card for foreign tourists through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. By confirming the entry of foreign tourists corresponding to the passport information among the foreign tourists who have been approved for issuance, the conditions for activation of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) provided on the foreign tourist card are confirmed. It is done.

When the activation condition of the card for the foreign tourist corresponding to the card information associated with the passport information is confirmed through the activation confirmation unit 825, the activation processing unit 830 targets the foreign tourist through the card information associated with the passport information. Activate a free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) using a card, and the information updater 845 actively updates activation / deactivation information of card information (or discount coupon information) stored in the storage medium 850. The date and time of entry of the tourism schedule information is updated to an entry date and time corresponding to the current date and time when the entry is confirmed.

Referring to FIG. 8, when the card information server 105 receives passport information of an entry foreign tourist from the card issuing terminal 150 through the information receiving unit 805, the card operation server 105 is connected to the storage medium 850. An information confirmation unit 815 (or information confirmation means) for confirming card information associated with the passport information and confirming payment function information and / or discount coupon information associated with the card information; and the confirmed card information An information generating unit 820 (or information generating means) for generating card storage information further comprising the payment function information and / or discount coupon information; and the generated card storage information for the card issuing terminal. Issuing a card medium for issuing and processing the card medium corresponding to the card for the foreign tourists who have been approved for pre-issue through the card line issuing system shown in Figure 2 to the foreign tourists 810 (or a card medium issuing means), wherein the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) of the card for foreign tourists is preferably activated. The free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) is activated on the first use, or when the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) is activated by the IC chip provided in the card for the foreign tourist. The free transportation fee function (or discount coupon function) of the foreign tourist card issued and processed through the card issuing terminal 150 may be deactivated.

When the passport information of the foreign tourist entering the country from the card issuing terminal 150 is received through the information receiving unit 805, the information checking unit 815 is linked to the passport information in association with the storage medium 850. Characterized by checking the information, if the payment function information and / or discount coupon information associated with the storage medium 850 and the card information is further stored through the card line issuing system shown in Figure 2, the information The identification unit 815 may further confirm payment function information and / or discount coupon information associated with the card information.

When the card information is confirmed through the information checking unit 815 and payment function information and / or discount coupon information associated with the card information is further confirmed, the information generating unit 820 includes the checked card information. And generating card storage information further comprising the payment function information and / or discount coupon information.

A card platform (eg, chip operating system and card) for realizing a card function for foreign tourists who have been approved for issuance in advance through the card issuing system shown in FIG. 2 to the card issuing terminal 150 according to an embodiment of the present invention. When a blank card having an applet program) is provided, the card storage information may include one or more card information, payment function information, and discount coupon information to be stored on the card platform.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a card platform (eg, a chip operating system and a card operating system) for realizing a card function for a foreign tourist who has been pre-issued to the card issuing terminal 150 through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. In the case of a blank card without a card applet program), the card storage information is based on the card information, payment function information, and discount coupon information to realize one or more free transportation fare functions, payment functions, and discount coupon functions. It is preferable to include one or more card applet programs.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a card for a foreign tourist that is issued and processed through the card issuing terminal 150 includes a card platform (eg, a chip operating system and a card applet program) and a free transportation fee function. In this case, the card storage information may not be generated, and thus the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a function of activating a free transportation fare function (or a discount coupon function) of the foreign tourist card on the card platform provided in the foreign tourist card, or card storage information in a card applet form If the card storage information is provided, the date of departure to be included in the date of arrival information corresponding to the current date and time when the entry of the foreign tourist is confirmed and the tour schedule information stored in the storage medium 850 in association with the card information. It is preferable to further include the city information.

Alternatively, when the card platform provided in the card for the foreign tourists or the card storage information in the form of a card applet is provided with a function for activating a free transportation fare function (or a discount coupon function) of the card for the foreign tourists itself, The card storage information further includes entry date and time information corresponding to the current date and time when the entry of the foreign tourist is confirmed, and stay period information included in the tourism schedule information stored in the storage medium 850 in association with the card information. It is preferable.

When the card storage information including the card information and the payment function information and / or discount coupon information is further generated through the information generation unit 820, the card medium issuing unit 810 generates the card. It transmits the stored information to the card issuing terminal 150 and has a free transportation fare function corresponding to the card for the foreign tourists who have been approved for issuance in advance through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. And / or issuing and processing a card medium corresponding to a card for a foreign tourist with a discount coupon function.

Referring to FIG. 8, the card operation server 105 checks the card information associated with the tourism schedule information when the estimated date of arrival has arrived (or has elapsed) in association with the storage medium 850. Activation confirmation unit 825 (or activation confirmation means) for confirming the activation conditions of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) provided on the card, and through the card information associated with the passport information when the activation condition is confirmed Activation processing unit 830 (or activation processing means) for activating a free transportation fee function (or discount coupon function) using a card for foreign tourists, and activation of card information (or discount coupon information) stored in the storage medium 850. And an information update unit 845 (or information update means) for activating / deactivating the information.

The activation confirmation unit 825 periodically checks one or more tourist schedule information that the arrival date is expected (or has elapsed) in association with the storage medium 850, and the tourism that the arrival date is due (or has passed). By checking the card information associated with the schedule information, it is characterized in that the activation conditions of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) provided in the card for foreign tourists.

When the activation condition of the card for the foreign tourist whose arrival date is expected (or has passed) is confirmed through the activation confirmation unit 825, the activation processing unit 830 allows the foreign tourist whose arrival date is due (or has passed). Activate a free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) using a target card, and the information updater 845 activates activation / deactivation information of card information (or discount coupon information) stored in the storage medium 850. And update the scheduled entry date and time of the tourism schedule information to an entry date and time corresponding to the current date and time when the entry is confirmed.

Referring to FIG. 8, when the card medium corresponding to the foreign tourist card for which the free transportation fee function is deactivated through the card issuing terminal 150 is issued and processed, the interface unit ( The card information on the foreign tourist destination card issued and processed to the foreign tourist through the card issuing terminal 150 from the transportation terminal 140 or the transportation fare server 120 through 800 may be used. The information receiving unit 805 (or information receiving means) for receiving the free toll usage information including the toll information used free of charge and the card included in the free toll usage information in connection with the storage medium 850 Check the card information matching the information, and use the first free transportation fare through the card for foreign tourists corresponding to the confirmed card information By confirming, the activation confirmation unit 825 (or activation confirmation means) for confirming the activation conditions of the free transportation fare function provided in the card, and foreign tourists through the card information associated with the passport information when the activation conditions are confirmed An activation processing unit 830 (or activation processing means) for activating the free transportation fee function using the target card is characterized in that it is made.

When the card medium corresponding to the foreign tourist card for which the free transportation fee function is deactivated is issued and processed through the card issuing terminal 150, the information receiving unit 805 is connected to the transportation terminal through the interface unit 800. The card information for the foreign tourist card issued to the foreign tourist through the card issuing terminal 150 from the 140 or the traffic fare server 120 and the transportation fare information used for free through the foreign tourist card Characterized in that to receive the free transportation fare usage information, wherein the activation check unit 825 checks the card information matching the card information included in the free transportation fare usage information in conjunction with the storage medium 850 And free of charge for the first time through a card for a foreign tourist corresponding to the confirmed card information corresponding to the confirmed card information By confirming the use of the traffic fare, it is characterized in that the activation conditions of the free transportation fare function provided in the card.

When the activation condition of the card for the foreign tourists is confirmed through the activation check unit 825, the first free transportation fare usage confirmation through the card for the foreign tourists, the activation processor 830 receives the card information associated with the passport information. Activate a free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) using a card for foreign tourists, and the information update unit 845 activates / deactivates the card information (or discount coupon information) stored in the storage medium 850. And update the scheduled date of entry of the tourism schedule information to the date of use of the first card when the first use of the card for the foreign tourist is confirmed.

Referring to FIG. 8, the card operating server 105 provides a free transportation fare function for the foreign tourist card through the activation processor 830 (or by itself through an IC chip provided in the foreign tourist card). After the (or discount coupon function) is activated, the information receiving unit 805 (or information receiving means) for receiving the passport information of the outbound foreign tourists from the immigration management server 145 through the interface unit 800, and By confirming the departure of foreign tourists corresponding to the passport information matched with the passport information in connection with the storage medium 850, the deactivation condition of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) provided in the foreign tourist card Deactivation confirmation unit 835 to confirm (or activation confirmation means), and when the deactivation condition is confirmed, the foreign through the card information associated with the passport information Deactivation processing unit 840 (or activation processing means) for deactivating the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) using the card for tourists and activation of card information (or discount coupon information) stored in the storage medium 850. And / or an information updating unit 845 (or information updating means) for updating inactive / inactive information.

After the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) of the card for the foreign tourist is activated through the activation processor 830 (or through the IC chip provided in the card for the foreign tourist), the information receiving unit ( 805 may receive passport information of an outbound foreign tourist from the immigration management server 145 through the interface unit 800, and the deactivation confirmation unit 835 may be connected to the storage medium 850. By confirming the departure of the foreign tourist corresponding to the passport information matching the passport information, it characterized in that the deactivation condition of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) provided in the foreign tourist card.

When the deactivation condition of the foreign tourist destination card is confirmed through the departure of the foreign tourist through the deactivation confirmation unit 835, the deactivation processing unit 840 uses the foreign tourist destination card through the card information associated with the passport information. Deactivating the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function), and the information update unit 845 updates the activation / deactivation information of the card information (or discount coupon information) stored in the storage medium 850 to inactive. It is done.

Referring to FIG. 8, the card operating server 105 provides a free transportation fare function for the foreign tourist card through the activation processor 830 (or by itself through an IC chip provided in the foreign tourist card). (Or discount coupon function) is activated, the information receiving unit 805 (or information receiving means) for receiving the card information for foreign tourists recovered from the staff terminal and the card information in association with the storage medium 850 Deactivation confirmation unit 835 (or activation confirmation means) for confirming the deactivation conditions of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) provided in the foreign tourist destination card by confirming the number of cards for foreign tourists corresponding to When the deactivation condition is confirmed, a free transportation fare function using a card for foreign tourists through card information associated with the passport information (or Deactivation processing unit 840 (or activation processing means) for deactivating the in-coupon function, and information update unit for updating the activation / deactivation information of the card information (or discount coupon information) stored in the storage medium 850 to inactive ( 845 (or information updating means).

After the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) of the card for the foreign tourist is activated through the activation processor 830 (or through the IC chip provided in the card for the foreign tourist), the information receiving unit ( 805 may receive the card information for the foreign tourists recovered from the staff terminal, the deactivation confirmation unit 835 in conjunction with the storage medium 850 card for the foreign tourists corresponding to the card information By checking the number of times, the deactivation condition of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) provided in the foreign tourist card.

When the deactivation condition of the foreign tourist destination card is confirmed by collecting the card for the foreign tourist through the deactivation confirmation unit 835, the deactivation processing unit 840 uses the card for the foreign tourist through the card information associated with the passport information. Deactivating the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function), and the information update unit 845 updates the activation / deactivation information of the card information (or discount coupon information) stored in the storage medium 850 to inactive. It is done.

Referring to FIG. 8, the card operating server 105 checks the card information associated with the tour schedule information after the scheduled departure date (or the period of stay) in association with the storage medium 850, thereby allowing the foreign tourist. Deactivation confirmation unit 835 (or activation confirmation means) for confirming the deactivation condition of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) provided in the target card, and card information associated with the passport information when the deactivation condition is confirmed. Deactivation processing unit 840 (or activation processing means) for deactivating the free transportation fee function (or discount coupon function) using the card for foreign tourists through the card information (or discount coupon information) stored in the storage medium 850 And an information updating unit 845 (or information updating means) for updating the activation / deactivation information to inactivity.

The deactivation confirmation unit 835 periodically checks one or more tourist schedule information for which the scheduled departure date (or period of stay) elapses in association with the storage medium 850, and the scheduled departure date (or period of stay) elapses. By checking the card information associated with the tour schedule information, it is characterized in that the deactivation condition of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) provided in the card for the foreign tourists.

If the deactivation confirmation unit 835 confirms the activation condition of the card for the foreign tourist whose departure date (or period of stay) has elapsed, the deactivation processing unit 840 passes the departure date and time (or period of stay). Deactivating the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) using the card for foreign tourists, and the information update unit 845 activates / deactivates the information of the card information (or discount coupon information) stored in the storage medium 850. It is characterized by updating to inactive.

9 is a diagram illustrating a process of activating or deactivating a free transportation fare function (or a discount coupon function) of a card for a foreign tourist according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 9 is a scheduled date of entry of foreign tourists who have been issued a card for foreign tourists who have been approved for pre-issuance by deactivating the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. When the arrival of the foreign tourist is confirmed, or when a card medium corresponding to the foreign tourist card is issued to the foreign tourist, or when the foreign tourist card is used for the first time, the foreign tourist Activate the free transportation fare function or discount coupon function of the target card, and the foreign tourist's scheduled departure date (or period of stay) has elapsed, or the departure of the foreign tourist is confirmed, or the card for the foreign tourist's card is supported. When the card medium to be collected is collected, the foreign tourist The process of deactivating the free transportation fare function or the discount coupon function of the target card, and a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs, refer to and / or modify the drawing 9 of the card for the foreign tourist. Various implementation methods (e.g., some steps may be omitted or the order may be changed) for activating or deactivating the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) may be inferred. It is made including all implementation methods, the technical features are not limited only to the implementation method shown in FIG.

In the following figure, the card operating server 105 shown in the figure 8 will be referred to as " server " for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 9, the server connects with the storage medium 850 and the foreign tourist who has been approved for issuance by the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) is deactivated through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. 2. The activation condition of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) of the target card is checked (900).

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the server receives passport information of an immigrant foreign tourist from the immigration management server 145 or the card issuing terminal 150, and connects the passport information with the storage medium 850. By confirming the linked card information and confirming the entry of foreign tourists corresponding to the passport information among the foreign tourists who have been approved for issuance of a foreign tourist card through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. It is desirable to check the activation conditions of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) provided on the tourist card.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the server periodically checks one or more tourism schedule information that the arrival date is expected (or elapses) in association with the storage medium 850, and the arrival date is arrival ( Alternatively, by confirming the card information associated with the tour schedule information that has elapsed, it is preferable to confirm the activation conditions of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) provided in the card for the foreign tourist.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the server is a foreign tourist destination card issued to the foreign tourist through the card issuing terminal 150 from the transportation terminal 140 or the transportation fee server 120 Receive free transportation fare usage information including the card information about and the transportation fare information used for free through the foreign tourist destination card, and the card information included in the free transportation fare use information in connection with the storage medium 850 By checking the card information matched with and confirming the use of the first free transportation fee through the card for the foreign tourist corresponding to the confirmed card information corresponding to the confirmed card information, It is desirable to check the activation conditions.

If the conditions for activation of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) of the card for the foreign tourists are confirmed (905), the server connects with the storage medium 850 to provide the free transportation fare function of the card for the foreign tourists ( Alternatively, the discount coupon function) is activated (910) and the activation / deactivation information of the card information (or discount coupon information) stored in the storage medium 850 is activated and updated (915).

Thereafter, the server checks the deactivation condition of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) of the activated foreign tourist card in association with the storage medium 850 (920).

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the server receives passport information of an outbound foreign tourist from the immigration management server 145 and corresponds to passport information matching the passport information in association with the storage medium 850. It is preferable to confirm the deactivation condition of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) provided in the foreign tourist card.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the server receives card information for foreign tourists collected from the employee terminal and collects the card for foreign tourists corresponding to the card information in association with the storage medium 850. By confirming, it is preferable to confirm the deactivation condition of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) provided in the foreign tourist card.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the server periodically checks one or more tourist schedule information for which the scheduled departure date (or period of stay) elapses in association with the storage medium 850, and the scheduled departure date and time ( Alternatively, it is preferable to check the deactivation condition of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) provided in the card for the foreign tourist by checking the card information associated with the tour schedule information that has elapsed.

If the deactivation condition of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) of the card for the foreign tourist is confirmed (925), the server connects with the storage medium 850 to provide the free transportation fare function of the card for the foreign tourist ( Alternatively, the discount coupon function) is deactivated (930), and the activation / deactivation information of the card information (or discount coupon information) stored in the storage medium 850 is processed and updated (935).

10 is a diagram illustrating a card issuing process for a foreign tourist with a free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, Figure 10 relates to a process for issuing a card for a foreign tourist with a free transportation fare function (or a discount coupon function) to a foreign tourist who has entered the country through the card operating system for foreign tourists shown in FIG. For those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, various procedures for the card issuing process for foreign tourists with the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) can be made by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 10. Although it is possible to infer an implementation method (for example, an implementation method in which some steps are omitted or the order is changed), the present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred above, and only the implementation method illustrated in FIG. The technical features are not limited.

In the following figure 10, the card operating server 105 shown in the figure 8 will be referred to as " server " for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 10, the server receives passport information of a foreign tourist who has entered Korea from the card issuing terminal 150 (1000), and connects the card information associated with the passport information with the storage medium 850. When the payment function information and / or the discount coupon information associated with the storage medium 850 and the card information are further stored through the card line issuing system illustrated in FIG. 2, the storage medium 850 is associated with the storage medium 850. To further check the payment function information and / or discount coupon information associated with the card information (1005).

If the card information is confirmed, and payment function information and / or discount coupon information associated with the card information is further confirmed (1010), the server includes the confirmed card information, the payment function information and / or discount In operation 1015, the card storage information further includes coupon information.

A card platform (eg, chip operating system and card) for realizing a card function for foreign tourists who have been approved for issuance in advance through the card issuing system shown in FIG. 2 to the card issuing terminal 150 according to an embodiment of the present invention. When a blank card having an applet program) is provided, the card storage information may include one or more card information, payment function information, and discount coupon information to be stored on the card platform.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a card platform (eg, a chip operating system and a card operating system) for realizing a card function for a foreign tourist who has been pre-issued to the card issuing terminal 150 through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. In the case of a blank card without a card applet program), the card storage information is based on the card information, payment function information, and discount coupon information to realize one or more free transportation fare functions, payment functions, and discount coupon functions. It is preferable to include one or more card applet programs.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a card for a foreign tourist that is issued and processed through the card issuing terminal 150 includes a card platform (eg, a chip operating system and a card applet program) and a free transportation fee function. In this case, the card storage information may not be generated, and thus the present invention is not limited thereto.

If the card storage information is generated (1020), the server transmits the generated card storage information to the card issuing terminal 150 (1025), and correspondingly, the card issuing terminal 150 is the foreign tourists Correspond to the card for foreign tourists who has a free transportation fare function corresponding to a card for foreign tourists pre-issued through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. 2 and further has a payment function and / or a discount coupon function. The card medium is issued and processed (1030).

11 is a diagram illustrating a card issuing process for a foreign tourist with a free transportation fare function (or a discount coupon function) according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 11 shows the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) and the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) for foreign tourists who have entered through the card system for foreign tourists shown in FIG. As a process for issuing a card for a foreign tourist with a function of activating / deactivating the present invention, a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify the drawing 11 and the free transportation fare. Various implementation methods (for example, some steps may be omitted or the order may be changed) may be inferred for the card issuing process for foreign tourists having a function (or a discount coupon function). It is made to include all the implementation methods, the technical features are not limited only to the implementation method shown in FIG. No.

In the following figure 11, the card operating server 105 shown in the figure 8 will be referred to as " server " for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 11, the server receives passport information of a foreign tourist who has entered the country from the card issuing terminal 150 (1100) and checks the card information associated with the passport information in connection with the storage medium 850. If payment function information and / or discount coupon information associated with the storage medium 850 and the card information are further stored through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. 2, the storage medium 850 is linked with the storage medium 850. The payment function information and / or the discount coupon information associated with the card information are further confirmed (1105).

If the card information is confirmed and payment function information and / or discount coupon information associated with the card information is further confirmed (1110), the server enters the date and time information of the foreign tourist and the card information in the storage medium 850. Check the departure date and time information (or the period of stay information) included in the stored tour schedule information in connection with 1115, include the checked card information, and further include the payment function information and / or discount coupon information. In operation 1120, the card storage information further includes the entry date and time information and the scheduled departure date information (or the period of stay information).

A card platform (eg, chip operating system and card) for realizing a card function for foreign tourists who have been approved for issuance in advance through the card issuing system shown in FIG. 2 to the card issuing terminal 150 according to an embodiment of the present invention. When a blank card having an applet program) is provided, the card storage information may include one or more card information, payment function information, and discount coupon information to be stored on the card platform.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a card platform (eg, a chip operating system and a card operating system) for realizing a card function for a foreign tourist who has been pre-issued to the card issuing terminal 150 through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. In the case of a blank card without a card applet program), the card storage information is based on the card information, payment function information, and discount coupon information to realize one or more free transportation fare functions, payment functions, and discount coupon functions. It is preferable to include one or more card applet programs.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a card for a foreign tourist that is issued and processed through the card issuing terminal 150 includes a card platform (eg, a chip operating system and a card applet program) and a free transportation fee function. In this case, the card storage information may not be generated, and thus the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a function of activating a free transportation fare function (or a discount coupon function) of the foreign tourist card on the card platform provided in the foreign tourist card, or card storage information in a card applet form If the card storage information is provided, the date of departure to be included in the date of arrival information corresponding to the current date and time when the entry of the foreign tourist is confirmed and the tour schedule information stored in the storage medium 850 in association with the card information. It is preferable to further include the city information.

Alternatively, when the card platform provided in the card for the foreign tourists or the card storage information in the form of a card applet is provided with a function for activating a free transportation fare function (or a discount coupon function) of the card for the foreign tourists itself, The card storage information further includes entry date and time information corresponding to the current date and time when the entry of the foreign tourist is confirmed, and stay period information included in the tourism schedule information stored in the storage medium 850 in association with the card information. It is preferable.

If the card storage information is generated (1125), the server transmits the generated card storage information to the card issuing terminal 150 (1130), and correspondingly, the card issuing terminal 150 is the foreign tourists Correspond to the card for foreign tourists who has a free transportation fare function corresponding to a card for foreign tourists pre-issued through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. 2 and further has a payment function and / or a discount coupon function. The card medium is issued and processed (1135).

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of an IC card for foreign tourists, which activates / deactivates a free transportation fare function (or a discount coupon function) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, Figure 12 shows that the card media for foreign tourists issued through the card issuing process for foreign tourists shown in Figure 11 is an IC card, and the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) for the IC card. When the function is provided with a function to activate / deactivate itself, the function of the function to activate / deactivate the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) in the IC card for foreign tourists, the present invention belongs to Those skilled in the art can refer to and / or modify this drawing 12 to implement various functions of the IC card for foreign tourists who activate / deactivate the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) by themselves. It may be possible to infer a method (eg, a method of implementation in which some components are omitted, subdivided, or combined). Said composed, including any exemplary way in which the inference, to which the technical feature that is not limited to the exemplary method shown in the figure 12.

Referring to the standards including ISO / IEC 7816 and / or ISO / IEC 14443, the IC chip of the IC card for foreign tourists has a power supply (VCC), reset signal (RST), clock signal (CLK), and ground (GND). ), An input / output interface 1200 that communicates (eg, exchanges commands or data) with the transportation terminal 140 via a contact point such as programming power supply (VPP), and / or input / output (I / O), and a CPU ( A processor unit 1205 including at least one computing element including a central process unit (MPU), a micro process unit (MPU), and / or a coprocessor, a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. ), A memory unit 1210 including at least one memory device including electrically erasable and programmable read only memory (EPEPROM), flash memory (FM), and the like, and in particular, at least one memory device (eg, Foreign tourists (on site, ROM) A chip operating system (COS) for managing and operating an IC card internal resource is stored, and predetermined power is supplied from the transportation terminal 140 through a power supply (VCC) contact point of the input / output interface 1200. When the COS stored in the memory unit 1210 is loaded into a predetermined execution memory to control the overall operation of the IC chip, based on the clock frequency (for example, 3.57MHz or 4.9MHz) of the clock signal (CLK) contact point By using an APDU (Application Protocol Data Unit) to control the exchange of information or data between the IC chip and the transportation terminal 140.

The memory unit 1210 of the IC chip stores at least one or more card storage information 1215 for activating / deactivating a free transportation fare function (or a discount coupon function) by itself. 1215 preferably includes at least one data set and at least one card application code for activating / deactivating the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) by itself.

Referring to FIG. 12, the card storage information 1215 stores a data set corresponding to predetermined information or data that is read and / or used by a vehicle terminal 140 program. And a program routine (for example, a Javacard) that is driven or executed by an operation function of the processor unit 1205 and an instruction set provided by the COS, and used by the transportation terminal 140 program. JAVA Applet) is provided with a processing unit 1220 corresponding to a card application including an instruction call code that interacts with the instruction set of the COS and execution code that is processed by the processor unit 1205. In particular, the processing unit 1220 receives a command from the program of the transportation terminal 140 via the input / output interface 1200 through an APDU. Read and / or read or write at least one or more information or data stored in the storage unit 1260 based on the read command, and output the result or read information or data through the APDU to the input / output interface 1200. Through the transportation terminal 140 is characterized in that it provides a program.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the card storage information 1215 is data for authenticating the use of the IC card for foreign tourists through a predetermined transportation terminal 140 through a predetermined PIN (Personal Identification Number). It is desirable to include a set and a card application.

In addition, the card storage information 1215 preferably includes a data set and a card application code corresponding to the foreign tourist card function.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the memory unit 1210 of the IC chip includes a security structure based on ISO / IEC 10202. Accordingly, the memory unit 1210 may include a chip serial number (CSN). And a protected area where secret information is stored, a COS control area, a user application area, a read / write access area, an application program area, and a FAT (File Allocation Table) management area, and the like. ) Is preferably stored in an area excluding the protection area and the COS control area.

In addition, according to the ISO / IEC 7816 and / or ISO / IEC 14443 ICC standard, the memory unit 1210 may include one master file (MF) corresponding to a root file, and a lower subordinate to the master file. Answer To Reset (ATR) including function information for at least one card storage information 1215, at least one dedicated file (DF) corresponding to each ICC stored information, and the dedicated file. It is preferable to include a file structure consisting of an element file (EF), which is disposed below and includes substantial information and / or data for the smart card service, and the card storage information 1215 is also the same file. Including the structure.

According to the method of the present invention, the ATR including the function information on the card storage information 1215 provided in the IC card for foreign tourists, the free transportation fare function, discount coupon provided in the IC card for foreign tourists Unique information (or identification information, or response information) for confirming a function, a payment function (for example, a charging card function, a check card function) and a function for activating / deactivating the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) by itself It is preferable to comprise).

When a predetermined RST signal flows into the IC card for the foreign tourist through the transportation terminal 140, the IC card for the foreign tourist responds to the ATR information, whereby the transportation terminal 140 transmits the foreign card. Self-activating / deactivating the free transportation fare function, discount coupon function, payment function (e.g., charge card function, check card function) and the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) included in the IC card for tourists The function can be identified.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the card storage information 1215 is disposed below the master file and includes a predetermined dedicated file including unique identification information or characteristic information of the card storage information 1215, and the dedicated file. And an element file for storing file control information (FCI), which is disposed below and includes at least one element file for storing a data set constituting the card storage information 1215. desirable.

Here, the element file storing the file control information is a data byte corresponding to a response to the SELECT FILE command transmitted by the transportation terminal 140 program provided in the transportation terminal 140 to the IC card for foreign tourists. FCP template and / or ISO / which conveys BER-TLV (Basic Encoding Rules-Tag, Length, Value) data object File Control Parameter (FCP) defined in TABLE 2 of ISO / IEC 7816-4. FMD templates carrying BER-TLV data objects File Management Data (FMD) and / or FCI templates carrying FCP and FMD as defined in TABLE 2 of IEC 7816-4. These templates are optional for the SELECT FILE command. Is searched accordingly. Generally, when an FCP or FMD selection is made, a corresponding template is mandatory. When an FCI selection is made, the use of an FCI template is optional.

According to the method of the present invention, a method of selecting specific card storage information 1215 from among a plurality of card storage information 1215 provided in the IC card for foreign tourists is selected by a file identifier or by a path. And a method of selecting by an EF identifier, and the method of selecting by a file identifier is a method of using a 2-byte identifier assigned to each file, using a identifier assigned to a dedicated file of each card storage information 1215. The storage method 1215 is selected, and the selection method by the path is to select specific card storage information 1215 using the "3FFF" identifier, and the selection method by the EF identifier is '0' assigned to each element file. The specific card storage information 1215 is selected through a 5-bit identifier between '30' and '30'. In general, when the selection method by a file identifier and the selection method by a path are used, the card storage information 1215 can be accessed through a SELECT FILE command. As another embodiment of the present invention, the selection method by a file identifier is used. If not, the dedicated file of the card storage information 1215 may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 12, the storage unit 1260 of the card storage information 1215 may include card information included in the card storage information 1215 issued and processed through the card issuing process for foreign tourists shown in FIG. 11. Information on the date and time of departure, information on the date and time of departure, or information on the date and time of stay, or the first card for processing the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) by itself. Storing the date information and the period of stay information.

Referring to FIG. 12, the processing unit 1220 of the card storage information 1215 includes a free transportation fare function unit 1225 (eg, a transportation card) that executes a free transportation fare function of the IC card for foreign tourists. Discount coupon function unit 1230 (e.g., discount card) for executing the discount coupon function, prepaid / check card function unit 1235 (e.g., for executing charge card function and check card function corresponding to the payment function) Prepaid card, check card), characterized in that the person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs, the free transportation fare function unit 1225, discount coupon function unit 1230, prepaid / Since it will be familiar with the technical features of the check card function unit 1235, a detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 12, the processor 1220 of the card storage information 1215 receives current date / time information through the input / output interface 1200, and enters the current date / time information and the entry provided in the storage 1260. Activation confirmation unit 1240 (or activation confirmation means) for checking the activation conditions of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) by comparing the date and time, and the free transportation fare function unit 1225 when the activation condition is confirmed. And an activation processing unit 1245 (or activation processing means) for activating the function execution of the discount coupon function unit 1230, and if the activated free transportation fare function unit 1225 is the first When executed, the activation processing unit 1245 may process the received current date and time information as initial card usage date and time information and store the received current date and time information in the storage unit 1260.

Referring to FIG. 12, the processing unit 1220 of the card storage information 1215 activates the execution of the functions of the free transportation fare function unit 1225 or the discount coupon function unit 1230, and then the input / output interface 1200. Receive the current date and time information, and compares the current date and time information and the departure date and time information (or the date and time of the first card using the date and time of stay) provided in the storage unit 1260 Deactivation confirmation unit 1250 (or deactivation confirmation means) for confirming the deactivation condition of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function), and when the deactivation condition is confirmed, the free transportation fare function unit 1225 to the discount coupon function Activation processing unit 1245 (or active) for deactivating the function execution of unit 1230 or deleting the free transportation fare function unit 1225 or the discount coupon function unit 1230 from the memory unit 1210. Torch processing means).

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a process of activating a free transportation fare function (or a discount coupon function) of an IC card for a foreign tourist according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In detail, FIG. 13 shows the free transportation by the IC card for foreign tourists when the IC card for foreign tourists shown in FIG. 12 is issued through the card issuing process for foreign tourists shown in FIG. Regarding the process of activating the fare function (or discount coupon function), a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs, refer to and / or modify the drawing 13 and the free transportation of the IC card for foreign tourists Various implementation methods (e.g., some steps may be omitted or the order may be changed) may be inferred for the process of activating a fare function (or a discount coupon function) by itself. It is made, including, and the technical features are not limited only to the implementation method shown in FIG.

In the following Figure 13, the IC card for foreign tourist shown in Figure 12 is referred to as "card" for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 13, the card checks whether the current date and time information is received from the transportation terminal 140 including at least one of the bus terminal 125, the taxi terminal 130, the subway terminal 135, and the rail terminal. 1300, if the current date and time information is received from the transportation terminal 140 (1305), the card is the entry date information and the current date and time stored in the card through the card issuing process for foreign tourists shown in FIG. By comparing the information, the activation condition of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) is checked (1310).

If the activation condition of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) is confirmed (1315), the card is provided with a free transportation fare function provided in the card through a card issuing process for the foreign tourist shown in FIG. Or a discount coupon function) (1320).

14 is a diagram illustrating a process of deactivating a free transportation fare function (or a discount coupon function) of an IC card for a foreign tourist according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 14 shows the foreigner shown in FIG. 12 through a card issuing process for foreign tourists shown in FIG. 11 through the activation process of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) shown in FIG. After the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) issued to the tourist IC card is activated, the process for deactivating the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) by itself in the foreign tourist IC card, Those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can refer to and / or modify this drawing 14 for various procedures for deactivating the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) of the IC card for foreign tourists. It would be possible to infer an implementation method (eg, an implementation method in which some steps were omitted or the order was changed). Is made, including any exemplary method of inference, to which the technical feature that is not limited to the exemplary method shown in the figure 14.

In the following figure 14, the IC card for foreign tourist shown in FIG. 12 is referred to as "card" for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 14, through the process of issuing a card for a foreign tourist shown in FIG. 11 through the activation process of the free transportation fare function (or a discount coupon function) shown in FIG. 13, the foreign tourist shown in FIG. After the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) issued on the IC card is activated, the card includes a bus terminal 125, a taxi terminal 130, a subway terminal 135, and a railroad terminal. If the current date and time information is received from the means terminal 140 (1400), and if the current date and time information is received from the transportation terminal 140 (1405), the card is a foreign tourist card shown in FIG. Through the issuing process, the departure date and time information stored on the card (or the date and time of the entry and the date and time of the first card use) is compared with the current date and time information. Check the condition of the cylinder deactivation feature rates (or discount coupon feature) (1410).

If the deactivation condition of the free transportation fare function (or discount coupon function) is confirmed (1415), the card is provided with a free transportation fare function provided in the card through a card issuing process for the foreign tourist shown in FIG. Or discount coupon function) (1420).

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a free transportation fare settlement system corresponding to free use of public transportation by foreign tourists according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 15 is a pre-issuance approval through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. 2, and the foreign tourists through the foreign tourist destination card issued and processed through the card operating system for foreign tourists shown in FIG. The system configuration for the processing of the free transportation fare corresponding to the free use of public transportation of the present invention, if one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs to Various implementation methods for constructing a free transportation fare settlement system corresponding to free use of public transportation may be inferred, but the present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred above, and is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG. .

Referring to this drawing 15 according to the implementation method of the present invention, the free transportation fare settlement system corresponding to the free use of public transportation by foreign tourists, is pre-issued through the card line issuing system shown in Figure 2, Bus terminal 125 and taxi terminal 130 provided in a transportation means (or a transportation station) providing a free transportation fee service using a card for foreign tourists issued and processed through the foreign tourist card operation system shown in FIG. ), A subway terminal 135, a transportation terminal 140 including one or more rail terminals, and the card information corresponding to the foreign tourist destination card from the transportation terminal 140 and the foreign tourist destination card free of charge. Traffic fare information used by the service provider and business information (or business account information) corresponding to the transportation means that provided the free fare service. The transportation fee server 120 for receiving and managing the free transportation fee usage information, and the communication means is connected to at least one server (or terminal) of the transportation terminal 140, the transportation fare server 120, the transportation means From the terminal 140 or the traffic fare server 120 corresponds to the card information corresponding to the foreign tourist destination card, the transportation fare information used for free through the foreign tourist destination card and the transportation means providing the free transportation fare service. It is characterized in that it comprises a traffic fare settlement server 110 for receiving the free traffic fare use information including the business information (or business account information), and processing the traffic fare information.

The transportation terminal 140 is provided in a transportation means (eg, a bus, a taxi, a subway, a railroad) that provides a free transportation fee service using a card for foreign tourists, or the transportation station (eg, a bus stop, a taxi). Platform, subway station, railway station) bus terminal 125, taxi terminal 130, subway terminal 135, a general term for a terminal device including one or more railway terminal, the transportation terminal 140 is Reading card information corresponding to the foreign tourist destination card from a card medium corresponding to the foreign tourist destination card, and using the read card information and the foreign tourist tourist card free of charge, and the free transportation fee service Periodically (or implement free transportation fare usage information including carrier information (or carrier account information) corresponding to the transportation provided And the traffic fare server 120 or the traffic fare settlement server 110.

The traffic fare server 120 provides traffic information of the card used for the foreign tourist card and the fee information for the foreign tourist card free of charge and the free transportation fee service from the transportation terminal 140. A generic term for a server that receives and manages free transportation fare usage information including operator information (or operator account information) corresponding to the means, characterized in that it comprises one or more card company servers, financial company servers, and traffic fare management servers. The traffic fare server 120 transmits the free traffic fare usage information received periodically (or in real time) from the transportation terminal 140 to the traffic fare settlement server 110.

The storage medium 1545 shown in the card line issuing system shown in FIG. 2 includes passport information and tour schedule information of the foreign tourist, card information corresponding to a foreign tourist destination card approved and issued to the foreign tourist, and The payment function information corresponding to the payment function provided in the card for the foreign tourists is stored in connection with the transportation fee support money information charged (or deposited) in the card for the foreign tourists, and the payment function is provided in the card for the foreign tourists. To store and further associate and store one or more discount coupon information provided (or linked) in the foreign tourist destination card when the discount coupon is provided (or linked through a communication network). It is characterized by.

Traffic fare management D / B (1540) shown in the card line issuing system shown in Figure 2, the operator account information corresponding to the transportation provider, and the transportation fee prepaid information for each carrier and the transportation fee settlement amount for each carrier The information is stored in association.

Referring to FIG. 15, the traffic fare settlement server 110 frees the foreign tourist card for the foreign tourist through a communication network with one of the transportation terminal 140 and the traffic fare server 120. And an interface unit 1500 for connecting and managing a communication channel for activating / deactivating a traffic fare function or a discount coupon function.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the interface unit 1500 connects a communication channel for activating / deactivating a free transportation fare function or a discount coupon function of the card for the foreign tourist through the communication terminal 140 through a communication network. And management.

Alternatively, the interface unit 1500 preferably connects and manages a communication channel for activating / deactivating the free transportation fee function or the discount coupon function of the card for the foreign tourist through the communication network. .

Referring to FIG. 15 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the traffic fare settlement server 110 may prepay the transportation fare prepayment to each transportation provider through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. In this case, the card information for the foreign tourist destination card and the traffic fare information used for free through the foreign tourist destination card from the transportation terminal 140 or the traffic fare server 120 through the interface unit 1500 and the An information receiving unit 1505 (or information receiving means) for receiving free transportation toll usage information including carrier information (or business account information) corresponding to a transportation providing a free transportation toll service, and the free transportation toll usage information Information confirmation unit 1510 (or information confirmation number to confirm the card information, transportation fare information and business information (or business account information) contained in (B) and in the fare prepayment information associated with the entrepreneur account information corresponding to the entrepreneur information (or the entrepreneur account information included in the free toll usage information) in connection with the traffic fare management D / B 1540. A settlement processing unit 1535 (or settlement processing means) for storing traffic fare information by subtracting the fare information and adding the fare information to the fare settlement amount information associated with the operator account information; and the storage medium 1545. Check the card information matching the card information included in the free toll usage information in association with the, and saves the traffic toll information included in the free toll usage information from the traffic charges support information associated with the card information And an information storage unit 1515 (or information storage means).

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the transportation fee prepayment is prepaid to each transportation provider through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. 2, the information receiving unit 1505 may operate the interface unit 1500. The transportation information provided by the transportation terminal 140 or the transportation fee server 120 through the card information on the foreign tourist destination card and the transportation fee information used free of charge through the foreign tourist destination card and the free transportation fee service. And receiving the free transportation fee usage information including the operator information (or the operator account information) corresponding to the information, and the information checking unit 1510 includes the card information and the transportation fee information included in the free transportation fee usage information. And it is characterized by checking the business information (or business account information).

When the card information, the transportation fee information, and the operator information (or the operator account information) included in the free transportation fee usage information are confirmed through the information confirmation unit 1510, the settlement processing unit 1535 performs the transportation fee management D / And storing the fare information by subtracting the fare information from the fare prepayment information associated with the entrepreneur account information (or the entrepreneur account information included in the free fare usage information) corresponding to the entrepreneur information in connection with B 1540. It is done.

In addition, the settlement processing unit 1535 may add and store the traffic fare information to the traffic fare settlement amount information associated with the operator account information.

The information storage unit 1515 checks card information that matches card information included in the free transportation fare use information in association with the storage medium 1545, and the free information in the transportation fare support money information associated with the card information. And storing the traffic fare information included in the traffic fare usage information, whereby the transportation fare support associated with the card information includes the balance of the amount charged (or deposited) on the foreign tourist card. It is preferable to make.

Referring to FIG. 15 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the traffic fare settlement server 110 prepays the transportation fare prepayment to each transportation provider through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. If not, the card information for the foreign tourist destination card and the transportation fee information used for free through the foreign tourist destination card from the transportation terminal 140 or the traffic fare server 120 through the interface unit 1500. And an information receiving unit 1505 (or information receiving means) for receiving toll-free usage information including operator information (or operator account information) corresponding to the means of transportation for providing the toll service. An information checking unit 1510 (or business account information) for checking card information, transportation fare information, and business information included in the usage information (or Information transportation means), and the transportation fee support fund operation account and a business account corresponding to the business information (or a business account corresponding to the business account information included in the free transportation fee usage information) opened in connection with the financial system. Withdraw the fare from the transportation fare support fund management account and transfer it to the operator account, and add the transportation fare information to the transportation fare settlement amount information associated with the operator account information in connection with the transportation fare management D / B 1540. Check card information matched with the card information included in the free toll usage information in connection with the settlement processing unit 1535 (or settlement processing means) and the storage medium 1545 for storing the information; Information storage unit for subtracting and storing the traffic fare information included in the free toll usage information (1515) (or information storage means) characterized in that it comprises.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the transportation fee prepayment is not prepaid to each transportation provider through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. 2, the information receiving unit 1505 is the interface unit 1500. The card information for the foreign tourist destination card and the traffic fee information used free of charge through the foreign tourist destination card and the free transportation fee service are provided from the transportation terminal 140 or the transportation fee server 120 through And receiving free transportation fare usage information including operator information (or business account information) corresponding to the transportation means, wherein the information checking unit 1510 receives card information and transportation included in the free transportation fare usage information. Characterized in that the rate information and business information (or business account information).

When the card information, the transportation fee information, and the operator information (or the operator account information) included in the free transportation fee usage information are confirmed through the information checking unit 1510, the settlement processing unit 1535 may execute the transportation fee support fund operation account. And withdraw the traffic fare from the transportation fare support account in connection with a financial system in which a business account corresponding to the business information is established (or a business account corresponding to the business account information included in the free transportation fare usage information). Characterized in that the transfer to the operator account.

In addition, the settlement processing unit 1535 may add and store the traffic fare information to the traffic fare settlement amount information associated with the operator account information.

The information storage unit 1515 checks card information that matches card information included in the free transportation fare use information in association with the storage medium 1545, and the free information in the transportation fare support money information associated with the card information. And storing the traffic fare information included in the traffic fare usage information, whereby the transportation fare support associated with the card information includes the balance of the amount charged (or deposited) on the foreign tourist card. It is preferable to make.

Referring to FIG. 15, the traffic fare settlement server 110 provides a free transportation fare function of the foreign tourist card in connection with the storage medium 1545 through the card system for foreign tourists shown in FIG. 8. Deactivation confirmation unit 1520 (or deactivation confirmation means) for confirming that the deactivation, and the unused payment confirmation to confirm the unused amount of the transportation fee support funds charged (or deposited) on the card for the foreign tourists when the free transportation fee function is deactivated A unit 1525 (or unused money checking means) and an unpaid money processing part 1530 (or unpaid money processing means) for recovering the unused money or converting it into a transportation fee support for another foreign tourist card. It is characterized by.

The deactivation confirmation unit 1520 reads the activation / deactivation information included in the card information in association with the storage medium 1545, thereby providing a free transportation fare function for a card for a foreign tourist. It is characterized by checking whether it is deactivated through the card operating system.

When it is confirmed by the deactivation checker 1520 that the free transportation fee function of the card for the foreign tourist is deactivated, the unused money checker 1525 is connected to the storage medium 1545 and the traffic associated with the card information. The fare support money information may be checked as an unused amount of the fare support money charged (or deposited) on the foreign tourist card.

When the unused amount of the transportation fee support money charged (or deposited) to the foreign tourist card is confirmed by the unused amount checking unit 1525, the unused amount processing unit 1530 recovers the unused amount. In this case, the unused amount is preferably recovered to the transportation fare support account.

Alternatively, when the unused amount of the transportation fee support money charged (or deposited) to the foreign tourist card is confirmed by the unused money checking unit 1525, the unused money processing unit 1530 may apply the unused amount to another foreign tourist. Characterized in that the conversion to the transportation fee support of the card, in which case the unused amount is preferably stored in addition to the transportation fee support information associated with other card information.

16 is a diagram illustrating a free transportation fare settlement process corresponding to free use of public transportation by foreign tourists according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 16 is a pre-issuance approval through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. 2, and the foreign tourists through the foreign tourist destination card issued and processed through the card operating system for foreign tourists shown in FIG. The process for the settlement of the free transportation fare corresponding to the free use of public transportation of the public transportation, and in particular, when the transportation fee advance payment is prepaid to each transportation provider in the card line issuing system shown in FIG. It shows a method of performing the settlement of the amount paid.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can refer to and / or modify this drawing 16 to infer various implementation methods for the free transportation fare settlement process corresponding to the free use of public transportation by foreign tourists. It will be appreciated that the present invention includes all implementation methods inferred above and is not limited to the implementation method illustrated in FIG.

Hereinafter, the traffic fare settlement server 110 shown in FIG. 5 is referred to as "server" in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 16, the server uses the card information for the foreign tourist destination card and the traffic fare information used for free through the foreign tourist destination card from the transportation terminal 140 or the transportation fare server 120. In operation 1600, the free transportation fare usage information including the operator information (or the operator account information) corresponding to the transportation means providing the transportation fare service is received.

If the free transportation fee usage information is received (1605), the server checks the card information, the transportation fee information, and the business information (or the business account information) included in the free transportation fee usage information (1610), and the traffic Subtract the traffic fare information from the transportation fare prepayment information associated with the operator account information (or the operator account information included in the free transportation fare usage information) corresponding to the operator information in connection with the fare management D / B 1540. In operation 1620, the transportation fare information is added to the transportation fare settlement amount information associated with the operator account information and stored in operation 1620.

In addition, the server checks card information that matches card information included in the free transportation fee usage information in connection with the storage medium 1545, and uses the free transportation fee in the transportation fee support information associated with the card information. The traffic fare information included in the information is deducted and stored (1625), whereby the traffic fare support associated with the card information includes a balance of the amount charged (or deposited) on the foreign tourist card.

17 is a diagram illustrating a free transportation fare settlement process corresponding to free use of public transportation by foreign tourists according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 17 is a pre-issuance approval through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. 2, and the foreign tourists through the foreign tourist destination card issued and processed through the card operating system for foreign tourists shown in FIG. In the process of the settlement of the free fare corresponding to the free use of public transportation of the public transportation, in the case where the transportation fee prepayment is not prepaid to each transportation provider in the card line issuing system shown in FIG. It shows how to settle and handle free transportation fare corresponding to free use of public transportation by foreign tourists.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can refer to and / or modify this drawing 17 to infer various implementation methods for the free transportation fare settlement process corresponding to the free use of public transportation by foreign tourists. It will be appreciated that the present invention includes all implementation methods inferred above and is not limited to the implementation method illustrated in FIG.

Hereinafter, the traffic fare settlement server 110 shown in FIG. 5 is referred to as "server" in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 17, the server uses the card information for the foreign tourist destination card and the traffic fare information used for free through the foreign tourist destination card from the transportation terminal 140 or the transportation fare server 120. In operation 1700, the toll-free usage information including the operator information (or the operator account information) corresponding to the transportation means providing the transportation fee service is received.

If the free transportation fee usage information is received (1705), the server checks the card information, transportation fee information, and business information (or business account information) included in the free transportation fee usage information (1710), and the traffic The fare support fund management account is linked to the fare support fund operation account and the financial system in which the operator account corresponding to the operator information (or the operator account corresponding to the operator account information included in the free transportation fee usage information) is opened. Withdraw the money and transfer it to the operator account (1715), and adds and stores the traffic fare information to the traffic fare settlement amount information associated with the operator account information in connection with the traffic fare management D / B (1540) (1720) ).

In addition, the server checks card information matched with card information included in the free transportation fee usage information in association with the storage medium 1545, and uses the free transportation fee in the transportation fee support information associated with the card information. The fare information included in the information is deducted and stored (1725), whereby the fare support fund associated with the card information includes a balance of the amount charged (or deposited) on the foreign tourist card.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a process of settlement of an unused amount of a transportation fee support fund charged (or deposited) on a foreign tourist card according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 18 is a pre-issuance approval through the card line issuing system shown in FIG. 2, and the foreign tourists through the foreign tourist destination card issued and processed through the card operating system for foreign tourists shown in FIG. It is a process for the settlement of unused amount after free use of public transportation, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, refer to this drawing 18 and / or modified to charge the card for foreign tourists (Or deposited) Various implementation methods may be inferred for the process of settlement of unused transportation fee support funds, but the present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred above, and only with the implementation method shown in FIG. It is not limited.

Hereinafter, the traffic fare settlement server 110 shown in FIG. 5 is referred to as " server " in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 18, the server deactivates the free transportation fare function of the foreign tourist card in association with the storage medium 1545 through the card system for operating foreign tourists shown in FIG. 8 (1800).

If the free transportation fare function of the card for the foreign tourists is deactivated (1805), the server transmits the transportation fare support information associated with the card information to the card for the foreign tourists in association with the storage medium 1545. The unused amount of the charged (or deposited) transportation fare subsidy is confirmed (1810).

If it is confirmed that the unused amount of the transportation fee support is confirmed (1815), the server recovers the unused amount or converts the unused amount into a transportation fee support of another foreign tourist card (1820).

According to the present invention, by issuing a card for foreign tourists who can use public transportation for free during the tour schedule for foreign tourists visiting the country for tourism purposes, the advantage of facilitating accessibility to tourist attractions and active foreign tourists There are advantages in attracting and resolving the deficit in tourism.

According to the present invention, by installing a discount coupon that can be used in the destinations included in the tourism schedule on the card for foreign tourists issued by the foreign tourists visiting the country for free use of public transportation during the tour schedule In addition, there is an advantage of actively inducing consumption (or expenditure) of the foreign tourist in the tourist destination visited by the foreign tourist.

According to the present invention, by providing a payment card function of a charge card (or check card) type in the card for foreign tourists, which is issued to allow foreign tourists visiting the country for tourism to use public transportation for free during the tour schedule, There is an advantage that can be spent without cash in the tourist attractions visited by the foreign tourists.

According to the present invention, a transportation fee support company is provided with a transportation fee support charge that is charged (or deposited) on a card for foreign tourists, which is issued so that foreign tourists visiting the country for tourism can use public transportation for free during the tour schedule. By paying, there is an advantage of encouraging the transportation provider to actively participate in attracting foreign tourists while improving the quality of service for foreign tourists.

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In the method of operating a card for foreign tourists, which is issued to foreign tourists who enter for the purpose of tourism with a free transportation fare function, which allows free use of public transportation during the tour schedule, Storing the date and time of departure and arrival information of the foreign tourist in association with the memory provided in the card (or a storage medium on a communication network for storing card information) and deactivating the free transportation fare function; Confirming the conditions of activation of the free transportation fare function provided on the card through any one of the arrival (or elapsed) confirmation of the date of arrival of the foreign tourist, the confirmation of the entry of the foreign tourist, or the confirmation of issuance of a card to the foreign tourist ; Activating a free transportation fare function for foreign tourists using the card when checking the activation condition; When the free transportation fare function provided on the card is activated, the free transportation fare function provided on the card may be checked by any one of checking the elapsed time and date of departure of the foreign tourist, confirming the departure of the foreign tourist, or confirming the number of times the card is collected. Checking the deactivation condition; And deactivating (or deleting) the free transportation fare function provided on the card when the deactivation condition is confirmed. In the method of operating a card for foreign tourists, which is issued to foreign tourists who enter for the purpose of tourism with a free transportation fare function, which allows free use of public transportation during the tour schedule, Deactivating the free transportation fare function in a memory (or a storage medium on a communication network for storing card information) associated with the card in association with the date and time information of the foreign tourist and the period of stay of the foreign tourist; Confirming the conditions of activation of the free transportation fare function provided on the card through any one of the arrival (or elapsed) confirmation of the date of arrival of the foreign tourist, the confirmation of the entry of the foreign tourist, or the confirmation of issuance of a card to the foreign tourist ; Activating a free transportation fare function for foreign tourists using the card when checking the activation condition; If the free transportation fare function provided in the card is activated, checking whether the period of stay elapses from the date of activation of the free transportation fare; And Deactivating (or deleting) the free transportation fare function provided on the card when the period of stay has elapsed. In the method of operating a card for foreign tourists, which is issued to foreign tourists who enter for the purpose of tourism with a free transportation fare function, which allows free use of public transportation during the tour schedule, Storing the period of stay information of the foreign tourist in association with a memory provided on the card (or a storage medium on a communication network storing card information), and deactivating the free transportation fare function; Confirming the use of the first free transportation fare function through the card; When confirming the use of the free transportation fare function, activate the free transportation fare function provided in the card, and store the initial card usage date and time information in a memory (or a storage medium on a communication network storing card information) included in the card. step; When the free transportation fare function provided in the card is activated, checking whether the stay period has elapsed from the date of use of the first card; And Deactivating (or deleting) the free transportation fare function provided on the card when the period of stay has elapsed. A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the method of claim 1. In the card operating system for foreign tourists, it is provided with a free transportation fare function that allows foreign tourists who enter the country for sightseeing to use public transportation for free during the tour schedule. Provided to the card through any one of the confirmation of the arrival (or elapsed) date of arrival of the foreign tourist, confirmation of entry of the foreign tourist, or confirmation of issuance of a card to the foreign tourist, or confirmation of use of the first free transportation fare function of the card. Activation confirmation means for confirming an activation condition of the free transportation fee function; Activation processing means for activating a free transportation fee function provided in the card when the activation condition is confirmed; When the free transportation fare function provided on the card is activated, the card is provided to the card through any one of a confirmation of the departure date (or period of stay) of the foreign tourist, a confirmation of the departure of the foreign tourist, or a confirmation of the number of times the card is collected. Deactivation confirming means for confirming deactivation conditions of the free transportation fare function; And a deactivation processing means for deactivating (or deleting) the free transportation fare function provided in the card when the deactivation condition is confirmed.

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