TWI585703B - One-time certification generating device and one-time certification generating method - Google Patents

Description

One-time voucher generating device and one-time voucher generating method

The present invention relates to the generation and use of credentials, and more particularly to authentication, authorization and billing of one-time credentials.

As the services of super-business are more and more diversified, in addition to purchasing goods, consumers to super-business can also enjoy the services provided by the store through the authorization mechanism, such as wireless Internet access.

At present, there are stores that provide authorized services. The main way to provide them is to purchase a credit card first, or to apply for an account to use the service. This method not only requires a large number of point cards, but also needs to specially develop a device that can recognize the authenticity of the point card, thus increasing the implementation cost of the number of redemption points. Moreover, consumers may only need a service temporarily, and the time of use may not be long. It is very inconvenient to apply for an account or purchase points.

Therefore, a mechanism for providing convenient authorization services is necessary to provide an instant authorization authentication service.

In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a one-time voucher generating apparatus and a one-time voucher generating method, which can generate a voucher related to an additional service, including the authentication and authorization required to use the service, while the consumer checks the bill. With billing information, you don't need to apply for an account or purchase a credit card.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a one-time voucher generating device comprising: an input unit, a central processing unit, and an output unit. The input unit is configured to capture a consumption certificate; the central processing unit is coupled to the input unit, and the central processing unit is configured to generate the consumption certificate according to the Generating a one-time credential; the output unit is coupled to the central processing unit, and the output unit transmits the one-time credential to an application service system for the application service system to provide service-related authentication and authorization according to the one-time credential With a billing mechanism.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for generating a one-time voucher, comprising: extracting a consumption credential by an input unit; generating a one-time voucher according to the consumption credential by a central processing unit; transmitting the one-time voucher by an output unit; Sexual credential to an application service system; determining, by the application service system, whether an authentication request is received; if the application service system determines that the authentication request is received, the application service system determines whether an account and a password of the authentication request are correct And if the application service system determines that the account and the password are correct, authorize the account to use the service.

The one-time voucher generation device and the one-time voucher generation method of the present invention can be applied to any consumer electronic device, and provide a one-time authorization service for the consumer, which not only saves the cumbersome steps for the consumer to apply for the account, but also saves the production. The cost of the card with the number of points identified.

To further illustrate the various embodiments, the invention is provided with the drawings. The drawings are a part of the disclosure of the present invention, and are mainly used to explain the embodiments, and the operation of the embodiments may be explained in conjunction with the related description of the specification. With reference to such content, those of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand other possible embodiments and advantages of the present invention. Elements in the figures are not drawn to scale, and similar elements are generally used to represent similar elements.

Referring first to FIG. 1A, a functional block diagram of a one-time voucher generating apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is shown. As shown in FIG. 1A, the one-time voucher generating device 1 is coupled to a cash register 3 and an application service system 4, respectively, and between the one-time voucher generating device 1 and the cash register 3 and the application service system 4. The number transmission can be wired or wireless signal transmission, and the wireless signal transmission includes but is not limited to infrared, Bluetooth, network, and the like. The one-time voucher generating device 1 and the cash register 3 and the application service system 4 can be simultaneously disposed in a store, and the cash register 3 can generate a receipt such as a paper invoice, an electronic invoice or a consumption stub. Further, the application service systems 4 of the respective stores can be connected to each other.

Please refer to FIG. 1B, which shows a schematic diagram of conversion of consumption credentials and one-time credentials according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1B, in general, whether the receipt is a paper invoice or an electronic invoice, the consumption credential 12 includes an invoice number 121, an invoice random code 123, and a consumption amount 125, wherein the invoice number 121 is A unique serial number, the invoice random code 123 is a four-digit serial number randomly generated by the cash register 3.

After receiving the consumption credential 12, the one-time voucher generating device 1 converts the invoice number 121, the invoice random code 123, and the consumption amount 125 in the consumption credential 12 into a one-time voucher 14 including an account number 141 and a password 143. And a service period of 145. According to an embodiment, the one-time voucher generating apparatus 1 converts the invoice number 121 in the consumption credential 12 into the account number 141 of the one-time voucher 14 and converts the invoice random code 123 in the consumption credential 12 into the password 143 of the one-time voucher 14. The consumption amount 125 in the consumption credential 12 is converted into the service period 145 of the one-time voucher 14, wherein the conversion of the consumption amount 125 and the service period 125 can be represented by a relational expression, such as T=f (consumption amount), and T represents the service period. 125, f represents a conversion function. In addition, the one-time voucher generating apparatus 1 sets a usage period 147 according to the generation time of the consumption credential 12 or the time of receiving the consumption credential 12, for example, the usage period is the time when the consumption credential 12 is generated or the consumption credential 12 is received. After 3 hours, 3 days or 3 months, it is not limited to this.

According to an embodiment, the one-time certificate generating apparatus 1 includes a central processing unit 100, an input unit 101, a memory unit 103, and an output unit 105, wherein the input unit 101, the memory unit 103, and the output unit 105 are respectively coupled. Connected to the central processing unit 100. The input unit 101 is configured to retrieve the consumption credential 12 from the cash register 3, the central processing unit 100 is configured to generate a one-time credential 14 according to the consumption credential 12, and the output unit 105 transmits the one-time credential 14 to the application service system 4 to provide an application. The service system 4 performs a service-related authentication, authorization, and charging mechanism in accordance with the one-time voucher 14. The memory unit 103 is used to store the execution program of the central processing unit 100, including the conversion function f.

If the receipt generated by the cash register 3 is a paper invoice, the input unit 101 may include an image recognition unit that recognizes the invoice number 121, the invoice random code 123, and the consumption amount 500 on the paper invoice in an image recognition manner. If the receipt generated by the cash register 3 is an electronic invoice, the input unit 101 can receive the consumption credential 12 transmitted in the form of a digital signal through wired or wireless transmission.

The central processing unit 100 correspondingly converts the invoice number 121, the invoice random code 123, and the consumption amount 125 in the consumption credential 12 into the account number 141, the password 143, and the service period 145 of the one-time voucher 14 respectively, and according to the input unit 101撷The time limit 147 of the one-time voucher 14 is set by the time when the fee voucher 12 is cancelled or the time of generation of the voucher 12 is set. The central processing unit 100 may associate the account 141, the password 143, the service period 145, and the usage period 147 received at the same time to form a set of one-time credentials 14. Further, the central processing unit 100 transmits the one-time voucher 14 to the application service system 4 and stores the one-time voucher 14 to the memory unit 103.

After receiving the one-time voucher 14, the application service system 4 stores the one-time voucher 14 in a database (not shown), and transmits a receiving confirmation signal to the one-time voucher generating device 1 after the storage is successful. The central control unit 100 determines whether the output unit 105 is successfully transmitted by receiving the reception confirmation signal. According to an embodiment, the central processing unit 100 determines whether a receiving confirmation signal from the application service system 4 is received within a preset time. If the central processing unit 100 does not receive the receiving confirmation signal within the preset time, it will store The one-time voucher 14 of the memory unit 103 is retransmitted to the application service system 4 via the output unit 105. If the central processing unit 100 receives the reception confirmation signal within the preset time, the central processing unit 100 controls the one-time certificate generation device 1 to operate in the standby state until the next time the other consumption credentials are retrieved.

Once the application service system 4 stores the one-time voucher 14, the application service system 4 can accept an authentication request from the user (invoice holder), wherein the authentication request includes an account number and a password. Therefore, the user can hold or know the consumption credential corresponding to the one-time voucher 14, that is, the invoice number 121 and the invoice random code 123 corresponding to the account number 141 and the password 143 of the one-time voucher 14 can be consumed. The credentials 12 are authenticated, authorized, and billed by the application service system 4.

More specifically, when the application service system 4 receives the authentication request from the user, the application service system 4 can add the account number and password included in the authentication request to the account number 141 and password 143 of the one-time certificate 14 stored in the database. Compare to determine whether the account number and password contained in the authentication request are correct. If the application service system 4 determines that the account number and password included in the authentication request match the account number 141 and the password 143 of the one-time certificate 14, the application service system 4 determines that the authentication is correct, and authorizes the user to use the service. If the application service system 4 determines that the account number and password included in the authentication request do not match the account number 141 and the password 143 of the one-time certificate 14, the application service system 4 determines that the authentication is incorrect, and does not authorize the user of the account 141 to use the service.

According to an embodiment, when the store A reading application service system 4 determines that the authentication is incorrect, the application service system can be connected to the store B, and the account number and password in the database of the application service system of the store B are compared with the store A. The account number 141 and the password 143 of the received one-time voucher 14 are used to provide the service of the user across the store.

According to an embodiment, when the application service system 4 determines that the authentication is correct, the application service system 4 authorizes an account 141 to use the service, and synchronously records the usage status of the account 141, including counting the start time of the account 141 using the service. End Time.

According to an embodiment, when the application service system 4 determines that the authentication is correct, the application service system 4 further determines whether the usage period 147 corresponding to the account 141 is expired. If the application service system 4 determines that the usage period 147 corresponding to the account 141 is less than the current date, it is determined that the account usage period 147 has expired, and the user of the account 141 is not provided to use the service. If the application service system 4 determines that the usage period 147 corresponding to the account 141 is greater than the current date, it is determined that the account usage period 147 has not expired, and the user of the account 141 is provided to use the service.

According to an embodiment, when the application service system 4 determines that the authentication is correct, the application service system 4 further determines whether the time when the account 141 uses the service has expired. If the application service system 4 judges that the usage service period accumulated by the account 141 is greater than the corresponding service period 145, the service is stopped. If the application service system 4 determines that the usage service period accumulated by the account 141 is less than the corresponding service period 145, the service is continued, and the usage time of the account 141 is continuously accumulated.

Briefly, with reference to Figures 1A through 1B, Figure 2 shows a flow chart of a method for generating a one-time voucher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, first, the one-time voucher generating apparatus 1 retrieves a consumption credential 12 from the cash register 3 (step S201), and the consumption credential 12 includes an invoice number 121, an invoice random code 123, and a consumption amount of 125. . Next, the one-time voucher generating device 1 generates a one-time voucher 14 based on the consumption credential 12 (step S203). The one-time voucher 14 includes an account number 141, a password 143, a service period 145, and a usage period 147, wherein one-time The voucher generating apparatus 1 converts an invoice number 121 into an account number 141, converts the invoice random code 123 into a password 143, converts the consumption amount 125 into a service period 145, and sets a usage period 147 according to the retrieval time of the consumption certificate 12.

Then, the one-time voucher generating device 1 stores and transmits the one-time voucher 14 to the application service system 4 (step S205). After the application service system 4 receives the one-time voucher 14, the one-time voucher 14 is stored in a database (not shown). Show), And after receiving the success, a confirmation message is transmitted to the one-time certificate generating device 1. The one-time voucher generating device 1 judges whether or not the one-time voucher 14 is successfully transmitted by receiving the reception confirmation signal (S207). According to an embodiment, the one-time voucher generating device 1 determines whether a receiving confirmation signal from the application service system 4 is received within a preset time, and if the one-time voucher generating device 1 does not receive the receiving confirmation signal within the preset time. Then, the one-time voucher generating apparatus 1 retransmits the one-time voucher 14 to the application service system 4 (S205). If the one-time voucher generating apparatus 1 receives the reception confirmation signal within the preset time, the one-time voucher generating apparatus 1 operates in the standby state (S209) until the next time the other consumption credential is retrieved.

Next, the application service system 4 waits for an authentication request from the user (invoice holder), that is, the application service system 4 determines whether an authentication request from the user is received (step S211), wherein the authentication request includes an account number. With password. If the application service system 4 receives the authentication request from the user, the application service system 4 can compare the account number and password included in the authentication request with the account number 141 and the password 143 of the one-time certificate 14 stored in the database to determine Whether the account number and password included in the authentication request are correct (step S213). If the application service system 4 determines that the account number and password included in the authentication request do not match the account number 141 and the password 143 of the one-time certificate 14, the application service system 4 determines that the authentication is incorrect, and does not authorize the user of the account 141 to use the service.

If the application service system 4 determines that the account number and password included in the authentication request match the account number 141 and the password 143 of the one-time certificate 14, the application service system 4 determines that the authentication is correct, and then the application service system 4 further determines that the account 141 corresponds to Whether the usage period 147 has expired (step S215). If the application service system 4 determines that the usage period 147 corresponding to the account 141 is less than the current date, it is determined that the account usage period 147 has expired, and the user of the account 141 is not provided to use the service. If the application service system 4 determines that the usage period 147 corresponding to the account 141 is greater than the current date, it is determined that the account usage period 147 has not expired, then the authorization is authorized. The user of this account 141 uses the service (step S217).

The order of the steps of the one-time voucher generation method is not limited to the above-described order, and the same effect can be obtained by switching back and forth. According to an embodiment, when the application service system 4 determines that the authentication is correct, the application service system 4 authorizes an account 141 to use the service, and synchronously records the usage status of the account 141, including counting the start time and end time of the service 141 using the service. . When the application service system 4 determines that the authentication is correct, the application service system 4 further determines whether the time when the account 141 uses the service has expired. If the application service system 4 judges that the usage service period accumulated by the account 141 is greater than the corresponding service period 145, the service is stopped. If the application service system 4 determines that the usage service period accumulated by the account 141 is less than the corresponding service period 145, the service is continued, and the usage time of the account 141 is continuously accumulated.

In summary, the one-time credential generating apparatus and the one-time credential generating method described in the above embodiments can be applied to any consumer electronic device, which can be implemented by a simple combined language, hardware or chipset, that is, to the consumer. Providing a one-time authorization service not only saves the cumbersome steps for consumers to apply for an account, but also saves the cost of making and identifying credit cards.

The above description is based on a number of different embodiments of the invention, wherein the features may be implemented in a single or different combination. Therefore, the disclosure of the embodiments of the present invention is intended to be illustrative of the embodiments of the invention. Further, the foregoing description and the accompanying drawings are merely illustrative of the invention and are not limited. Variations or combinations of other elements are possible and are not intended to limit the spirit and scope of the invention.

1‧‧‧One-time certificate generating device

100‧‧‧Central Processing Unit

101‧‧‧ input unit

103‧‧‧ memory unit

105‧‧‧Output unit

3‧‧‧ cash register

4‧‧‧Application Service System

12‧‧‧ Consumption Credentials

121‧‧‧Invoice number

123‧‧‧Invoice random code

125‧‧‧ consumption amount

14‧‧‧One-time voucher

141‧‧‧ account

143‧‧‧ password

145‧‧‧Service period

147‧‧‧Usage period

S201~S217‧‧‧Steps for generating one-time voucher

FIG. 1A is a functional block diagram of a one-time voucher generating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a diagram of a consumer credential and a one-off basis according to an embodiment of the invention. Schematic diagram of the conversion of the certificate.

2 is a flow chart of a method for generating a one-time voucher according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1‧‧‧One-time certificate generating device

100‧‧‧Central Processing Unit

101‧‧‧ input unit

103‧‧‧ memory unit

105‧‧‧Output unit

3‧‧‧ cash register

4‧‧‧Application Service System

Claims (12)

A one-time voucher generating device, the one-time voucher generating device includes: an input unit, configured to retrieve a consumption credential, wherein the consumption credential includes an invoice number, an invoice random code, and a consumption amount; a central processing unit, The central processing unit is configured to generate a one-time voucher according to the consumption credential, wherein the central processing unit converts the invoice number into an account of the one-time voucher, and converts the invoice random code into the a password of the one-time voucher, and converting the consumption amount into a service period of the one-time voucher; and an output unit coupled to the central processing unit, the output unit transmitting the one-time voucher to an application service system, For the application service system to provide a service-related authentication, authorization, and charging mechanism according to the one-time voucher, including receiving an authentication request, determining whether the account and password of the authentication request and the account and the password of the one-time certificate Compliance, if yes, provide the account service during the service period. The one-time voucher generating device of claim 1, wherein the central processing unit generates a use term of the service according to the time when the input unit retrieves the consumption credential or the time when the consumption credential is generated. The one-time credential generating device of claim 1, wherein the input unit captures the consumption credential by image recognition or digital signal. The one-time certificate generating device of claim 1, wherein the input unit is coupled to a cash register, and the cash register generates the consumption certificate. A method for generating a one-time voucher includes: capturing a consumption credential by an input unit, wherein the consumption credential includes an invoice number, an invoice random code, and a consumption amount; Generating, by a central processing unit, a one-time voucher according to the consumption credential, comprising: converting, by the central processing unit, the invoice number into an account of the one-time voucher, converting the invoice random code into a password of the one-time voucher, And converting the consumption amount into a service period of the one-time voucher; transmitting the one-time voucher to an application service system by an output unit; determining, by the application service system, whether an authentication request is received; if the application service system determines Receiving the authentication request, the application service system determines whether the account and password of the authentication request are consistent with the password of the one-time certificate; and if the application service system determines that the account and the password of the authentication request are correct , the account is provided to use the service during the service. For example, in the one-time certificate generating method of claim 5, after the output unit transmits the one-time certificate to the application service system, the central processing unit determines whether the one-time certificate is successfully transmitted. The one-time certificate generating method of claim 6, wherein the step of determining, by the central processing unit, whether the one-time certificate is successfully transmitted comprises: determining whether a receiving confirmation from the application service system is received within a preset time Signal. The method for generating a one-time certificate according to item 7 of the patent application, if the central processing unit determines that the receiving confirmation signal is not received within the preset time, the central processing unit retransmits the one-time certificate through the output unit to The application service system. The one-time certificate generating method of claim 5, further comprising: generating, by the central processing unit, a time limit for using the service according to a time when the input unit retrieves the consumption credential or a time when the consumption credential is generated. The one-time certificate generating method of claim 9, wherein if the application service system determines that the account number and the password are correct, the method further comprises: the application service system determining whether the usage period of the account is expired. The method for generating a one-time certificate according to claim 5, wherein if the application service system determines that the account and the password are correct, the method further comprises: the application service system determining whether the time when the account uses the service expires during the service period. The method for generating a one-time certificate according to claim 5, wherein the consumption certificate is generated by a cash register.