WO2004013788A1

WO2004013788A1 - Electronic ticket issuing system

Info

Publication number: WO2004013788A1
Application number: PCT/JP2002/007837
Authority: WO
Inventors: James Jay Skinner
Original assignee: James Jay Skinner
Priority date: 2002-08-01
Filing date: 2002-08-01
Publication date: 2004-02-12
Also published as: AU2002323744A1

Abstract

An electronic ticket issuing system for enabling a user to transfer a ticket readily and quickly. The electronic ticket issuing system comprises an event site terminal (130) having reading means for reading electronic ticket issuing information transmitted from an agency terminal (120) to a portable user terminal (110) according to ticket reservation information transmitted from the user terminal (110) to the agency terminal (120) and write means for deleting the electronic ticket issuing information stored in the user terminal or adding used ticket information to the electronic ticket issuing information. The electronic ticket issuing system is characterized in that the reading means of the event site terminal reads the electronic ticket issuing information stored in the user terminal when the user uses an electronic ticket, and the write means of the event site terminal deletes the electronic ticket issuing information stored in the user terminal or adds used ticket information to the electronic ticket issuing information stored in the user terminal.

Description

Specification

Electronic ticket issuing system

〔Technical field〕

The present invention relates to an electronic ticket issuance system, and in particular, to a ticket using an electronic medium for a movie, a concert, an event such as a sport, and a boarding ticket or a boarding ticket for an airplane, a ship, a train, a bus, or the like. It relates to an electronic ticket issuing system.

(Background technology)

At present, tickets for events and tickets for vehicles are sold by direct sales at event venues, stations, etc., or by reservation sales such as telephone reservations. In a typical reservation sales system for admission tickets such as events, the user first calls the ticket reservation center and informs the operator of the reservation center of the type, date, seat rank, etc. of the event to enter. To book a ticket. At this time, the operator gives the reservation number to the user. The user goes to the nearest ticket exchange and presents the reservation number. At the ticket exchange, the reservation number is confirmed and a ticket is issued. The user receives the ticket and pays for the ticket.

In another reservation system, when booking a ticket by calling the reservation center, the account number of the transfer destination of the ticket price is transmitted to the user, and the ticket is used when the transfer of the payment by the user is confirmed. Mailed to the person.

In the above-mentioned ticket reservation and sales system, there is an inconvenience that the user has to go to a ticket exchange to receive the ticket after reserving the ticket. Also, with the ticket reservation system in which tickets are mailed, there is also the inconvenience of having to tell one's address and name all the time when making a reservation by telephone. Also, if you make a reservation just before the event date, you can exchange tickets The period during which you can go to a place to pick up a ticket becomes very short. Also, if a ticket is mailed, the delay in mailing may prevent the ticket from arriving before the event.

In addition, with conventional tickets printed on paper, it takes time and effort to print the tickets, which is a waste of paper resources for printing the tickets. In addition, storing printed tickets risks the ticket being stolen, and the paper ticket can be forged and the ticket circulated.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic ticket issuing system that can easily and quickly transfer a ticket without requiring a user to pick up a ticket or a ticket vendor to mail a ticket. .

[Disclosure of the Invention]

According to the present invention, in an electronic ticket issuing system, based on ticket reservation information transmitted from a portable user terminal to a trader terminal, the trader terminal transmits the ticket reservation information to the trader terminal and stores it in the user terminal Reading means for reading the issued electronic ticket issuance information, and erasing the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the user terminal, or using used information in the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the user terminal When the electronic ticket is used, the reading means of the venue terminal reads the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the user terminal. The writing means of the venue terminal deletes the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the user terminal, or uses the used information in the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the user terminal. It is characterized by the addition.

In this configuration, the user uses the user terminal to transmit ticket reservation information, such as the type and number of tickets, to be purchased to a trader having a trader terminal. The trader receiving the ticket reservation information transmits the ticket issuance information from the trader terminal to the user terminal according to the ticket reservation information. Issuance of tickets sent from the dealer terminal The information is stored in the storage unit of the user terminal. When using the ticket, the user will bring the user terminal to the event venue. The entrance gate of the venue is provided with a venue terminal having a reading means for reading the electronic ticket issuance information, and the electronic ticket issuance information is transmitted from the user terminal brought by the user by the reading means. Read. When it is confirmed that the proper electronic ticket issuance information is stored in the user terminal of the user, the staff at the entrance gate permits entry. In addition, the writing means of the terminal for the hall should be able to erase the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the terminal for the user or add the used information to the electronic ticket issuance information so that the electronic ticket cannot be reused. To

The present invention also relates to an electronic ticket issuing system, wherein a terminal for a trader from a terminal for a trader based on ticket reservation information transmitted from a terminal for a user to which a portable electronic medium can be connected to a terminal for a trader. Reading means for reading the electronic ticket issuance information from the electronic medium storing the electronic ticket issuance information transmitted to the terminal; erasing the electronic ticket issuance information stored on the electronic medium; or It has a writing terminal for adding used information to the stored electronic ticket issuance information, and a venue terminal that includes: The electronic ticket issuance information transmitted from the trader terminal to the user terminal is used. When using an electronic ticket stored in an electronic medium connected to the venue terminal, the reading means of the venue terminal reads the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the electronic medium. The writing means of the venue terminal erases the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the electronic medium or adds the used information to the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the electronic medium. Features.

With this configuration, an electronic medium can be connected to the user terminal, and the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the user terminal can be transferred to the electronic medium. The usage of the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the electronic medium is the same as the configuration described above. Once the electronic ticket issuance information is used, the information is written by the writing means of the venue terminal. In the meantime, it is deleted or used information is added.

The present invention further provides, in an electronic ticket issuing system, a reading means for reading electronic ticket issuing information stored in an electronic medium that can be carried by a trader's terminal, and an electronic ticket issuance stored in the electronic medium. Writing means for erasing information or adding used information to electronic ticket issuance information stored in an electronic medium. When the ticket was reserved or reserved, it was stored on an electronic medium connected to the merchant terminal, and when using the electronic ticket, the reading means of the venue terminal was stored on the electronic medium. The electronic ticket issuance information is read, and the writing means of the venue terminal erases the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the electronic medium, or deletes the electronic ticket stored in the electronic medium. The used information in Tsu door issue information is characterized in that the Tsukeka 卩.

In this configuration, a user goes directly to a ticket reservation station or the like provided with a trader's terminal to purchase electronic ticket issuance information stored in an electronic medium. The usage of the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the electronic medium is the same as in the above-described configuration.

The present invention also provides an electronic ticket issuing system with input means for inputting a user identification code, transmitted from the user terminal to the trader terminal, and stored in the trader terminal in association with the user identification code. And a signal for erasing the ticket reservation information stored in the trader terminal or adding used information to the ticket reservation information stored in the trader terminal. And a terminal for the venue including: a ticket reservation information is transmitted from the user terminal to the trader terminal when a ticket is reserved, and is associated with the user identification code for the trader. Stored in the terminal, the user identification code is input by the input means of the venue terminal when using the ticket, and the reception unit of the venue terminal corresponds to the entered user identification code. It receives a packet reservation information from the vendor terminal, that the ticket has been reserved After confirming, the transmitting unit of the venue terminal deletes the ticket reservation information stored in the vendor terminal, or a signal to add the used information to the ticket reservation information stored in the vendor terminal. Is transmitted to delete the ticket reservation information or add the used information to the ticket reservation information.

In this configuration, the user sends ticket reservation information to the trader terminal using the user terminal, and at the same time, sends the user identification code to the trader terminal. The ticket reservation information and the user identification code are recorded in the trader's terminal. When the user uses the electronic ticket, the user identification code transmitted earlier is presented at the entrance gate of the venue terminal. The presented user identification code is input to the venue terminal. The venue terminal communicates with the trader terminal to check whether or not the person having the input user identification code has reserved a ticket. If it is confirmed that the ticket has been reserved, a person at the entrance gate will allow entry. In addition, the transmitting section of the venue terminal transmits a predetermined signal to erase the ticket reservation information stored in the trader terminal, or to use the used information in the ticket reservation information stored in the trader terminal. Add

The present invention further provides an electronic ticket issuing system with input means for inputting a user identification code and reception for receiving ticket reservation information stored in the trader's terminal in association with the user identification code. And a transmission unit for transmitting a signal for erasing the ticket reservation information stored in the trader terminal or adding used information to the ticket reservation information stored in the trader terminal. It has a venue terminal, and the ticket reservation information is entered and stored in the terminal for the trader in association with the user identification code when the ticket is reserved or after the ticket is reserved, and the user identification code is When using the ticket, the ticket is input by the input means of the venue terminal, and the receiver of the venue terminal sends the ticket reservation information corresponding to the entered user identification code from the trader terminal. After receiving and confirming that the ticket is reserved, the transmitter of the venue terminal Erase the ticket reservation information stored in the terminal for traders, or transmit a signal for adding used information to the ticket reservation information stored in the terminal for traders, and delete the ticket reservation information; Alternatively, used information is added to the ticket reservation information.

In this configuration, the user goes directly to a ticket reservation station or the like provided with a merchant terminal and inputs the ticket reservation information and the user identification code to the merchant terminal. The method of using the reserved ticket is the same as the above configuration.

In addition, the terminal for the trader is constituted by the information input device and the central processing unit, and the ticket reservation information associated with the user identification code is transmitted from the terminal for the user and received by the information input device, or The ticket reservation information input directly, received or input to the input device is transmitted to the central processing unit and stored in the central processing unit in association with the user identification code, and the user identification code stores the ticket. At the time of use, the ticket must be input by the input means of the venue terminal, and the receiving part of the venue terminal shall receive the ticket reservation information corresponding to the entered user identification code from the central processing unit, and the ticket shall be reserved The transmitting unit of the venue terminal deletes the ticket reservation information stored in the central processing unit, or the ticket reservation information stored in the central processing unit. A signal for adding used information to the ticket reservation information may be transmitted to delete the ticket reservation information, or the ticket reservation information may be added with the used information. The user terminal includes a personal computer, an Internet device, a normal telephone, a mobile phone, a wireless communication device, a television capable of transmitting and receiving information in two directions, an electronic book, a mobile electronic device, or a navigation system. Can be used. In addition, a card capable of recording electronic information can be used as the electronic medium.

The user identification code includes a user identification code issued by a trader or an electronic medium code, a credit card code, a debit card code, a driver's license code, The user's biometric characteristics or the passport code can be used.

The user terminal may be a portable personal computer, a portable Internet device, a mobile phone, a portable wireless communication device, an electronic book, a portable electronic device, or a portable navigation system, and the like. A user identification code may be stored, and the input means of the venue terminal may read the user identification code stored in the user terminal.

A code of a user identification card, a code of an electronic medium, a code of a credit card, a code of a debit card, a code of a driver's license, a code of a passport, or the like issued by a trader is input to the input means of the venue terminal. The user identification code may be input by reading.

The electronic ticket issuance information may be read by inserting an electronic medium into the reading means of the venue terminal, and the reading means of the venue terminal may communicate with the electronic medium in a non-contact manner. Thus, the electronic ticket issuing information may be read. The electronic ticket issue information may be read by contacting the reading means of the venue terminal and the user terminal in a non-contact manner, and the reading means of the venue terminal and the user terminal are directly connected. Accordingly, the electronic ticket issuing information may be read.

The venue terminal is for inserting a user identification card, an electronic medium, a credit card, a debit card, a driver's license, or a passport issued by an operator, which records electronic ticket issuance information or a user identification code. It further has an insertion port and a gate that can be opened and closed, and may be configured so that the gate is opened when the person inserted at the entrance has the entrance qualification, and the gate is closed when the person who does not have the entrance qualification. .

The venue terminal inserts a user identification card, an electronic medium, a credit card, a debit card, a driver's license, or a passport issued by an operator, which records electronic ticket issuance information or a user identification code. Inserts for and take them out An outlet may be provided on one side of the entrance, and the outlet may be provided on the other side of the entrance. With this configuration, the flow of visitors can be made smooth.

The information indicating that the ticket has been issued and / or the information of the reserved seat designation may be displayed on the user terminal storing the ticket issuance information.

The electronic ticket issuing information may be transferred from a user terminal and / or an electronic medium storing the ticket issuing information to another user terminal and / or an electronic medium.

After the user reserves the ticket and the ticket reservation information and the user identification code are stored in the terminal for the trader, if necessary, the user identification code is changed to the user identification code of another person It may be configured so that

Before the user reserves a ticket, an advertisement or a trailer containing still image, video and / or audio information is sent from the merchant terminal to the user terminal, and the user uses the information for the user. The user terminal and the trader terminal may be configured so that they can be viewed on the terminal.

The trader terminal may be configured such that the ticket reservation information and / or the user identification code are input to the trader terminal by an operator operating the trader terminal as desired by the user.

Even if the user terminal and the trader terminal are configured such that the user inputs the ticket reservation information and / or the user identification code to the trader terminal by the voice recognition means through the user terminal, good.

The venue terminal may be configured such that the venue terminal further includes a pudding and issues a physical ticket and / or a reserved seat ticket to the visitors.

User, trader, venue, and / or central processing units are encrypted Means may be further provided, and the ticket reservation information and / or the electronic ticket issuance information may be encrypted and transmitted / received or stored.

When transmitting the ticket reservation information from the user terminal to the trader terminal, information regarding payment of the ticket price may be transmitted together.

The venue terminal may further have a visitor database that records those who have completed entry by electronic ticket. Venue terminals may also have an unattended party record of those who have purchased or booked an electronic ticket, but have not yet entered.

The venue terminal may further have an output means for outputting the contents of the overnight pace of the attendees or the pace of the overnight attendees.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an electronic ticket issuing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of an electronic ticket issuing system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of an electronic ticket issuing system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of an electronic ticket issuing system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of an electronic ticket issuing system according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[Best mode for carrying out the invention]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention. The electronic ticket issuing system 100 according to the first embodiment includes a portable user terminal 110 including a terminal transmitting unit 112, a terminal receiving unit 114, and a storage unit 116, Business including department 1 2 2 and transmission section 1 2 4 Terminal 120, reading means 132 for reading electronic ticket issuance information, writing means 134 for erasing electronic ticket issuance information stored in storage section 116, and electronic It has a venue terminal 130 that includes a visitor database 1336 that records those who have completed entry by ticket.

The user terminal 110 can be composed of any electronic device having a function of transmitting and receiving information to and from the trader terminal 120 and the venue terminal 130 and a function of storing information. For example, the function of the user terminal 110 can be incorporated in a mobile phone, a personal computer, an Internet device, a wireless communication device, an electronic book, a mobile electronic device, a mobile navigation system, and the like.

The trader terminal 120 has a function of transmitting and receiving information to and from the user terminal 110 and a function of recording the issued electronic ticket. The trader terminal 120 can be composed of, for example, a computer having a transmission / reception function, a program for operating the computer, a hard disk drive, and the like.

The venue terminal 130 reads and stores the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the storage section 116 of the user terminal 110 by directly connecting to the user terminal 110. It is configured so that information can be written to the unit 116. Furthermore, the system is configured so that visitors who enter using electronic tickets can be recorded and stored in a database. The venue terminal 130 can be composed of, for example, a computer having an interface function with the user terminal 110, a program for operating the computer, a hard disk drive, and the like.

Next, the operation of the electronic ticket issuing system 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. First, a user who wishes to purchase a ticket transmits ticket reservation information from the terminal transmitting unit 112 of the user terminal 110 to the receiving unit 122 of the trader terminal 122. This transmission is performed, for example, by incorporating a mobile phone function into the user terminal 110 and transmitting a ticket to be reserved through a telephone line to the operator operating the dealer terminal 120 overnight. You can do this by In response to the user's request, the operator transmits the child ticket issuance information from the transmission section 124 of the business terminal 120 to the terminal reception section 114 of the user terminal 110. The terminal receiving unit 111 of the user terminal 110 receives the electronic ticket issuance information from the industrial terminal 120, and the electronic ticket issuance information is stored in the storage unit 1 of the user terminal 110. Stored in 16.

When the user uses the issued electronic ticket, the user brings the user terminal 110 to, for example, the venue of the event for which the ticket was previously reserved. The entrance gate of the event venue is equipped with a venue terminal 130, and the user connects the user terminal 110 to the venue terminal 130. The electronic ticket issuance information stored in the storage unit 116 of the user terminal 110 is read by the reading means 132 provided in the venue terminal 130. When the electronic ticket issuance information is confirmed by reading with the reading means 13 2, a gate attendant permits the user to enter. In addition, the e-ticket issuance information that has been confirmed as δ is recorded in the attendee data overnight base 13 of the venue terminal 130, and the person who entered the venue by the electronic ticket is grasped.

Further, the writing means 13 4 provided in the venue terminal 130 transmits a signal for erasing the electronic ticket issuance information to the user terminal 110 to erase the electronic ticket issuance information. Alternatively, instead of deleting the electronic ticket issuance information, information indicating that the electronic ticket has been used may be added to the electronic ticket issuance information. In this case, a signal for adding predetermined information to the electronic ticket issuance information is transmitted from the writing means 134 to the user terminal 110.

According to this embodiment, the user can use the ticket at the event on the day without going to a ticket exchange or an event venue. In addition, since the visitors to the venue are recorded at a pace of overnight visitors, the event organizer and the like can grasp the entrance status of the spectators. In addition, once-used electronic tickets are deleted from the specifier terminal, so that used tickets can be re-used. Use and the like can be prevented.

In the above-described embodiment, the operator transmits the electronic ticket issuance information from the trader's terminal 120 to the user's terminal 110 in response to the request of the user. The electronic ticket issuance information may be automatically transmitted from the trader terminal 120 to the user terminal 110 by information transmission means or the like using dial buttons or the like. In the above-described embodiment, the electronic ticket issuance information is read by directly connecting the user terminal 110 to the venue terminal 130. However, the user terminal 110 and the venue The electronic ticket issuing information may be read by connecting the reading means 13 2 of the terminal 130 with a cable or the like, or by communicating in a non-contact manner.

In addition, the entrance gate of the venue should be a gate that automatically opens and closes, so that when the electronic ticket issuance information is confirmed by the venue terminal 130, the gate is opened, and when it is not confirmed, the gate is not opened. It can also be configured. Furthermore, a pudding (not shown) is connected to the venue terminal 130, and a physical ticket such as paper and / or a reserved seat ticket is issued based on the read electronic ticket issuing information. You may do it. Alternatively, the content of the visitor database 130 of the venue terminal 130 may be configured to be output by a printer or the like (not shown) as output means. With this configuration, when the embodiment of the present invention is applied to an aircraft boarding system, a passenger list can be easily created. In addition, instead of creating a database of visitors using electronic tickets, a data base (not shown) for those who purchased or reserved tickets and who have not yet entered has been created. May be configured. In this case, it is necessary to transmit a list of users who have purchased or reserved the electronic ticket from the trader terminal 120 to the venue terminal 130 in advance.

If the seat at the event venue is a reserved seat, the electronic ticket issuance information The information of the seat designation is included in the information terminal, and the information of the seat designation is displayed on the display section (not shown) of the user terminal 110 so that the seats of each visitor can be identified. Is also good.

In this specification, the term "venue" means not only an event venue such as a concert, but also a landing place such as an aircraft, a train, a ship, etc., which can be entered only by persons having a boarding pass, a boarding pass, etc. “Entry” shall mean entry into the “Venue” above.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In each embodiment described below, only portions different from the other embodiments described above will be described, and descriptions of portions that can be similarly applied will be omitted. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same constituent elements by rewriting the hundreds digit.

FIG. 2 shows an electronic ticket issuing system 200 according to the second embodiment. The electronic ticket issuing system 200 is composed of an electronic medium '240 which can record electronic information, a user terminal 210 which can be connected to the electronic medium, and a business terminal 2 20 and a venue terminal 230.

As the electronic medium 240, a card capable of recording electronic information issued by a company using an electronic ticket issuing system, or a portable electronic device such as a mobile phone, a personal computer, an Internet device, a wireless communication device, E-books, portable navigation systems, etc. can be used.

As the user terminal 210, in addition to the devices exemplified in the first embodiment, in the present embodiment, non-portable devices such as a general telephone, a desktop personal computer, The functions of user terminals can also be incorporated into televisions and interactive systems that can transmit information interactively.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. As in the first embodiment, first, electronic ticket issuance information is transmitted from the trader terminal 220 to the user terminal 210 in response to a request from the user. The user terminal 210 is used for issuing electronic ticket information. The information is received from the trader terminal 220 and the issued information is stored in the storage unit 216. By connecting the electronic medium 240 to the user terminal 210, the user copies the electronic ticket issuing information stored in the storage unit 216 to the electronic medium 240. When the electronic ticket issuance information is copied to the electronic medium 240, the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the storage unit 216 is deleted.

When using the issued electronic ticket, the user brings the electronic medium 240 storing the electronic ticket issuance information to the venue. At the entrance gate of the venue, entry is permitted by reading the electronic ticket issuance information recorded on the electronic medium 240 by the reading means 232 of the venue terminal 230. After reading the electronic ticket issuance information, the writing means 2 34 of the venue terminal 230 deletes the electronic ticket issuance information recorded on the electronic medium 240 or uses it for the electronic ticket issuance information. Add information.

Further, by directly connecting the electronic medium 240 to the venue terminal 230, the electronic ticket issuing information may be read, or the electronic medium 240 and the venue terminal 230 may be read. The electronic ticket issuance information may be read by connecting the device 132 with a cable or the like, or by contactless communication.

On one side of the entrance gate of the venue there is an entrance for inserting the electronic medium 240, and on the other side of the entrance gate there is an outlet for taking out the inserted electronic medium 240 The electronic ticket issuance information recorded on the electronic medium 240 inserted in the entrance is read by the reading means 232, and entry is performed only when appropriate electronic ticket issuance information is recorded. You may comprise so that a gate may open. With this configuration, the flow of people entering and exiting the venue can be smooth.

Further, the electronic ticket issuing information recorded on the user terminal 210 or the electronic medium 240 may be transferred to another user terminal or an electronic medium. For example, from an electronic information recording card that is an electronic medium 240 When the electronic ticket issuance information is transferred to the user terminal, the electronic ticket issuance information is first electronically connected by connecting the electronic medium 240 on which the electronic ticket issuance information is recorded to the user terminal 210. The electronic ticket issuance information copied from the medium 240 to the user terminal 210 and recorded on the electronic medium 240 is deleted. Next, when another electronic medium 240 to which the electronic ticket issuing information is to be transferred is connected to the user terminal 210, the electronic ticket issuing information is transferred from the user terminal 210 to the electronic medium 2100. The electronic ticket issuance information recorded on the user terminal 210 is deleted by copying it to 40. Alternatively, when the electronic medium 240 itself has an input / output function of electronic data transmission / reception and a transmission / reception function, the electronic mediums 240 are directly connected to each other, or each electronic medium 240 The electronic ticket issuing information may be transferred from one electronic medium 240 to another electronic medium 240 by transmitting and receiving data between them.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 shows an electronic ticket issuing system 300 according to the third embodiment. The electronic ticket issuance system 300 has an electronic medium 340, a terminal 320 for a trader who can write electronic ticket issuance information on the electronic medium, and a terminal 340 for the venue.

When making a ticket reservation, the user goes to a ticket reservation station with a dealer's terminal 320. At the ticket reservation station, the electronic ticket reservation information is written on the electronic medium 340 using the writing section 326 of the trader terminal 320. When the electronic ticket is used, the electronic ticket reservation information recorded on the electronic medium 340 is read by the reading means 332 of the venue terminal 340, and the user enters the venue. After reading the electronic ticket issuance information, the writing means 3 3 4 of the venue terminal 330 deletes the electronic ticket issuance information recorded on the electronic medium 340, or Add used information.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 shows the fourth embodiment. 1 shows an electronic ticket issuing system 400 according to the present invention. The electronic ticket issuing system 400 is composed of a user terminal 410, a trader terminal 420 that can receive ticket reservation information and a user identification code from the user terminal 410, and a trader terminal. And a venue terminal 330 that can communicate with the terminal 420 in both directions.

When making a ticket reservation, the user transmits ticket reservation information and a user identification code from the terminal transmitting section 4 12 of the user terminal 4 10 to the receiving section 4 2 2 of the trader terminal 4 2 0. I do. The ticket reservation information and the user identification code are recorded in the data recording section 426 of the trader terminal 420.

When entering the event venue, the user enters the user identification code previously transmitted to the trader terminal 420 at the entrance gate provided with the venue terminal 430. The transmitting section 434 of the venue terminal transmits the input user identification code to the receiving section 422 of the trader terminal 420. The trader terminal 420 checks the received user identification code against the user identification code recorded in the data storage section 426 to confirm whether or not the ticket is reserved. When it is confirmed that the ticket is reserved, the transmitting section 4 24 of the trader terminal 4 20 transmits the fact to the receiving section 4 36 of the venue terminal 4 30. The staff at the entrance gate confirms that the ticket is reserved and permits the user to enter. Also, after transmitting that the ticket is reserved, the transmitting section 4334 of the trader terminal 420 deletes the user identification code recorded on the trader terminal 420, or A signal is transmitted to add used information to the identification code.

As the user identification code, use a user identification code issued by the vendor or a code of an electronic medium, a code of a credit card, a code of a debit card, a code of a driver's license, a code of a passport, etc. Can be. In addition, a scanner (not shown) for reading biological characteristics such as a fingerprint and an iris of the user is installed in the user terminal 410, and the biological information read by the scanner 1 (not shown) is provided. The characteristic feature may be used as a user identification code. In this case, the terminal for the venue 4 Provide a scanner (not shown) for reading physical characteristics.

Also, a reading means 432 for reading the user identification code is provided in the venue terminal 4330, and the above-mentioned credit card code or the like is read by the reading means 432, and automatically used for the trader. It may be configured to communicate with the terminal 420 and refer to the ticket reservation information. The user identification code may be stored in advance in the user terminal 410, and the user identification code may be read by the reading means 432. In this specification, the user identification code is read by the reading means 4 32 as described above, and the user identification code presented by the user is transmitted by the attendant to the venue terminal 4.

Direct input to 30 is collectively referred to as "input of user identification code". Also, together with the ticket reservation information reserved by the user, the user identification code recorded in the data storage section 426 of the terminal for business 420 is replaced by another person after the reservation procedure is completed. Electronic ticket issuing system so that it can be changed to user identification code

400 may be configured. With this configuration, if the ticket intermediary reserves a large number of tickets at once, and later the final consumer purchases a ticket from the ticket intermediary, the mediation recorded in the data recording unit 4 26 By changing the user identification code of the trader to the user identification code of the final consumer, it is possible to transfer electronic tickets.

Further, the trader terminal 420 may be constituted by an information input device (not shown) and a central processing unit (not shown). In this case, the information input device (not shown) of the trader terminal 420 transmits the ticket reservation information and the user identification code received from the user terminal 410 to the central processing unit (not shown). And a central processing unit (not shown) records the information. When using the ticket, the venue terminal 430 refers to the central processing unit (not shown) for the user identification code presented by the user, and checks whether the ticket is reserved. If it is confirmed that the ticket has been reserved, the attendant at the venue will grant admission. Central processing unit with multiple information input devices (Not shown).

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 shows an electronic ticket issuing system 500 according to the fifth embodiment. The electronic ticket issuing system 500 includes a trader terminal 520 and a venue terminal 530. The fifth embodiment is different from the fifth embodiment in that a user who reserves a ticket goes directly to a ticket reservation station equipped with a trader terminal 52 and notifies the ticket reservation information and the user identification code. This is exactly the same as the fourth embodiment.

The electronic ticket issuance system according to all the embodiments described above can be applied to all types of tickets which are transferred to the user with or without charge. When the electronic ticket is transferred for a fee, the electronic ticket issuing system according to the embodiment of the present invention can be combined with any conventional payment method such as cash, credit card, debit card and the like.

Also, as an additional feature, before the user reserves a ticket, advertisements, trailers, or other information about the ticket, including still image, video and / or audio information, can be transferred from the merchant terminal to the user terminal The electronic ticket issuing system may be configured so that the user can view the information on the user terminal. In addition, user terminals, traders' terminals, venue terminals, and / or user's terminals, traders, etc. should be able to encrypt and transmit and receive ticket reservation information and / or electronic ticket issuance information handled by the central processing unit. An encryption means may be provided on the terminal for the venue and / or the terminal for the venue.

While the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various modifications may be made to the disclosed embodiment without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention and within the scope of the technical matters described in the claims. You can make changes.

[Industrial applicability]

With the electronic ticket issuing system of the present invention, the user goes to receive the ticket. Tickets can be easily and quickly transferred without the need for a ticket vendor to mail the ticket.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. In the electronic ticket issuing system, based on the ticket reservation information transmitted from the portable user terminal to the trader terminal, the trader terminal transmits the ticket reservation information to the user terminal, and the user terminal Reading means for reading the electronic ticket issuing information stored in the

A writing unit for deleting the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the user terminal or adding used information to the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the user terminal. Terminal for

When using the electronic ticket, the reading means of the venue terminal reads the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the user terminal, and the writing means of the venue terminal executes the use An electronic ticket issuance system, wherein the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the user terminal is deleted, or the used information is added to the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the user terminal.

2. In the electronic ticket issuing system, from the terminal for the trader to the terminal for the user based on the ticket reservation information transmitted from the terminal for the user to which the portable electronic medium can be connected to the terminal for the trader. Reading means for reading the electronic ticket issuance information from the electronic medium storing the transmitted electronic ticket issuance information;

Writing means for erasing the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the electronic medium or adding used information to the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the electronic medium. Electronic ticket issuance information transmitted from the trader terminal to the user terminal is stored in the electronic medium connected to the user terminal, and the electronic ticket is When using, the reading means of the venue terminal reads the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the electronic medium, and the writing means of the venue terminal is stored in the electronic medium. An electronic ticket issuing system, wherein the electronic ticket issuing information is deleted or used information is added to the electronic ticket issuing information stored in the electronic medium.

3. In the electronic ticket issuing system, reading means for reading the electronic ticket issuing information stored in a portable electronic medium by the trader's terminal;

Writing means for erasing the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the electronic medium or adding used information to the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the electronic medium; Has,

The electronic ticket issuance information is stored in the electronic medium connected to the trader's terminal when or after the user reserves the ticket, and when the user uses the electronic ticket, The reading means of the venue terminal reads the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the electronic medium, and the writing means of the venue terminal erases the electronic ticket issuance information stored in the electronic medium. And / or adding used information to the electronic ticket issuing information stored in the electronic medium.

4. In the electronic ticket issuing system, an input means for inputting a user identification code;

A receiving unit for receiving ticket reservation information transmitted from the user terminal to the trader terminal and stored in the trader terminal in association with the user identification code;

Erasing the ticket reservation information stored in the trader terminal, or transmitting a signal for adding used information to the ticket reservation information stored in the trader terminal. And a venue terminal including:

When reserving a ticket, the ticket reservation information is transmitted from the user terminal to the trader terminal, is stored in the trader terminal in association with the user identification code, and the user identification code is the ticket. At the time of use, the information is input by the input means of the venue terminal, and the receiving unit of the venue terminal receives ticket reservation information corresponding to the input user identification code from the trader terminal, After confirming that the ticket is reserved, the transmitting unit of the venue terminal erases the ticket reservation information stored in the trader terminal, or the ticket reservation information stored in the trader terminal. Transmitting a signal for adding used information to the ticket reservation information, erasing the ticket reservation information, or adding the used information to the ticket reservation information. Door issuing system.

5. An input means for inputting a user identification code in the electronic ticket issuing system;

A receiving unit for receiving ticket reservation information stored in the trader terminal in association with the user identification code;

A venue for erasing the ticket reservation information stored in the trader terminal or transmitting a signal for adding used information to the ticket reservation information stored in the trader terminal. Terminal for

The ticket reservation information is entered and stored in the trader's terminal in association with the user identification code when the ticket is reserved or after the ticket is reserved, and the user identification code is used when the ticket is used. The reception unit of the venue terminal receives the ticket reservation information corresponding to the input user identification code from the trader terminal, and the ticket is reserved. The transmitting unit of the terminal for the venue checks the ticket stored in the terminal for the trader. Deletes the ticket reservation information, or transmits a signal for adding used information to the ticket reservation information stored in the trader's terminal, thereby deleting the ticket reservation information or using the ticket reservation information. Electronic ticketing system characterized by adding completed information.

6. The terminal for a trader includes an information input device and a central processing unit, and ticket reservation information associated with a user identification code is transmitted from the terminal for the user and received by the information input device, or The ticket reservation information directly input, received or input to the information input device is transmitted to the central processing unit, stored in the central processing unit in association with a user identification code, and a user identification code. Is input by the input means of the venue terminal when using the ticket, and the receiving unit of the venue terminal receives ticket reservation information corresponding to the input user identification code from the central processing unit. Then, confirming that the ticket has been reserved, the transmitting unit of the venue terminal erases the ticket reservation information stored in the central processing unit, Or transmitting a signal for adding used information to the ticket reservation information stored in the central processing unit to delete the ticket reservation information, or adding the used information to the ticket reservation information. The electronic ticket issuing system according to claim 4, wherein the electronic ticket issuing system is characterized in that:

7. The user terminal is any one of a personal computer, an Internet device, a normal telephone, a mobile phone, a wireless communication device, a television capable of two-way information transmission, an electronic box, a mobile electronic device, or a navigation system. 5. The electronic ticket issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the electronic ticket issuance system.

8 · The electronic medium is a card on which electronic information can be recorded. The electronic ticket issuing system according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein

9. The user identification code is a user identification card or electronic medium code issued by the vendor, a credit card code, a debit card code, a driver's license code, a biometric characteristic of the user, or a passport. The electronic ticket issuing system according to claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the electronic ticket issuance system is any one of the following symbols:

10. The user terminal is any one of a portable personal computer, a portable Internet device, a portable telephone, a portable wireless communication device, an electronic book, a portable electronic device, or a portable navigation system, The user terminal stores a user identification code, and the input means of the venue terminal reads the user identification code stored in the user terminal. Electronic ticketing system as described in.

11. Enter the user identification card code, electronic medium code, credit card code, debit card code, driving license code, or passport code issued by the vendor into the input means of the venue terminal. 6. The electronic ticket issuance system according to claim 4, wherein a user identification code is input by being read.

12. The electronic ticket issuing system according to claim 2, wherein the electronic ticket issuing information is read by inserting the electronic medium into the reading means of the venue terminal.

13. Non-contact communication between the reading means of the venue terminal and the electronic medium. The electronic ticket issuance system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the electronic ticket issuance information is read by the electronic ticket issuance information.

14. The electronic ticket according to claim 1, wherein the electronic ticket issuance information is read by contacting the reading means of the venue terminal and the user terminal in a non-contact manner. Publishing system.

15. The electronic ticket issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the electronic ticket issuing information is read by directly connecting the reading unit of the venue terminal and the user terminal.

16. The venue terminal inserts a user identification card, electronic medium, credit card, debit card, driver's license, or passport issued by the vendor, which records the electronic ticket issuance information or user identification code. And a gate that can be opened and closed, and the gate is opened when the person who has inserted the insertion port has the entrance qualification, and the gate is opened when the person who does not have the entrance qualification is opened. The electronic ticket issuing system according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the electronic ticket issuing system is closed.

17. The venue terminal inserts a user identification card, electronic medium, credit card, debit card, driver's license, or passport issued by a vendor that records electronic ticket issuance information or user identification code. And an outlet for taking them out, wherein the inlet is provided on one side of the entrance, and the outlet is provided on the other side of the entrance. The electronic ticket issuing system according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: .

18. The claim, characterized in that the information that the ticket has been issued and / or the information of the reserved seat designation is displayed on the user terminal storing the ticket issuance information. An electronic ticket issuing system according to claim 1, claim 2, or claim 4.

19. The ticket issuance information can be transferred from a user terminal and / or an electronic medium storing the ticket issuance information to another user terminal and a Z or an electronic medium. The electronic ticket issuance completion system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

20. After the user reserves a ticket and the ticket reservation information and the user identification code are stored in the trader's terminal, the user identification code may be changed to another, if necessary by the user. 6. The electronic ticket issuing system according to claim 4, wherein the electronic ticket issuing system can be changed to a user identification code of a user.

21. Before the user reserves a ticket, an advertisement or a trailer containing still image, video and Z or audio information is sent from the merchant terminal to the user terminal, and the user transmits the information to the user. The electronic ticket issuing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the user terminal and the trader terminal are configured to be able to be viewed on a terminal for use.

22. The above-mentioned terminal for the trader is configured such that the ticket reservation information and _ or the user identification code are input to the trader's terminal by the operator who operates the trader's terminal as desired by the user. The electronic ticket issuing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein

23. The terminal for the user and the terminal for the trader such that the user inputs the ticket reservation information and / or the user identification code to the terminal for the trader by voice recognition means through the terminal for the user. The electronic ticket issuing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the electronic ticket issuing system is configured.

24. The venue terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the venue terminal further includes a printer, and is configured to issue a physical ticket and / or a reserved seat ticket to a visitor. Or the electronic ticket issuing system according to paragraph 1.

25. The user terminal, the trader terminal, the venue terminal, and / or the central processing unit further includes an encryption unit, and encrypts the ticket reservation information and the z or electronic ticket issuance information. 6. The electronic ticket issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the electronic ticket issuance system is configured to transmit, receive, or store the electronic ticket.

26. When transmitting ticket reservation information from the user terminal to the trader terminal, information relating to payment of a ticket price is also transmitted. Electronic ticket issuing system according to the section.

27. The electronic ticket issuance according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the venue terminal further has an attendee database for recording a person who has completed entry by an electronic ticket. system.

28. The venue terminal further comprises a non-entrant data pace for recording those who have purchased or reserved an electronic ticket but have not yet entered. The electronic ticket issuing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

29. The venue terminal according to claim 27 or claim 28, wherein the venue terminal further comprises an output means for outputting the contents of the attendee database or the non-entrant database. Electronic ticket issuing system.