WO2024048421A1 - Cost burden alleviating system, and cost burden alleviating method for cost burden alleviating system - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, all or part of a cost paid when a moving party moves is waived.　In this cost burden alleviating system, in which data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, operated by moving parties, and a server device 6 communicate with one another via a prescribed communication medium, when the moving parties input a travel plan including a destination registered in association with a means of transportation, a service provider, and the number of moving parties, the server device 6: detects position information as the moving parties move in accordance with the travel plan, and traces a starting point and an end point; analyzes a usage status of the means of transportation by the moving parties, who operate the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N; calculates, on the basis of a result of the analysis, a cost for waiving or partially waiving a fee, said cost capable of being gained by the moving parties operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N; and issues, to an application, an indication that the calculated cost can be used as a charge paid by the moving parties.

Description

Cost burden reduction system and cost burden reduction method of cost burden reduction system

The present invention relates to a cost burden reduction system and a cost burden reduction method of the cost burden reduction system, in which a transportation business operator and a service provider collaborate to make the burden of expenses paid by users as free as possible.

Normally, when using the transportation collection system in the normal transportation system to transfer to a destination by public transportation (including Shinkansen), ferry, airplane, or car, it is natural that the transportation entity is responsible for paying the transportation expenses. It is assumed that you will be responsible for your own expenses. Although it is assumed that the company to which the traveler belongs may cover the cost, there is no system in place to make transportation costs themselves free of charge.

Taking payment for distribution services provided by a travel agency as an example, multiple service entities that provide services such as inns, railways, restaurants, and famous attractions (admission fees) work together to pay for transportation, accommodation, meals, and entrance fees. This is because it is common practice to collect a fee.

Also, for example, the user uses transportation to go to a service center such as a supermarket and receives a service such as purchasing a product. At that time, the user pays the service usage fee for the provision of the service at the service location. A common payment method is to separately pay the transportation fee to the transportation company and the service usage amount to the service provider.

On the other hand, the following Patent Document 1 is disclosed as a system for coordinating a transportation company and a service provider when the transportation company and the service provider have a mutual relationship.

In Patent Document 1 below, in order to provide a technology for coordinating transportation companies and service providers, "The first acquisition unit 610 acquires information on transportation expenses 30. The second acquisition unit 612 acquires information on transportation expenses 30. Information on the amount 20 is acquired.The processing unit 620 calculates the transportation fee 30 based on the service usage amount 20, the service provider's burden amount 40 to be paid from the service provider to the transportation company, and the amount 40 to be paid by the service provider to the transportation company from the user 10. The service provider's burden determining unit 622 derives the upper limit of the service provider's burden based on the service usage amount 20 and the service provider's burden rate. , the smaller of the upper limit of the amount to be borne by the service provider and the transportation fee 30 is determined as the amount to be borne by the service provider 40. The amount to be paid by the user is determined to be 50.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2022-008109

However, in the system described in Cited Document 1 above, by sharing the payment of transportation costs between the mobile entity and the service provider, the burden of transportation costs on the mobile entity is reduced, but it is made free or partially free. Since this has not been realized, it is not possible to formulate travel plans without worrying about travel expenses (transportation costs).

In addition, since the entities that need to cooperate are limited to the mobile entity and service providers, a system in which the burden of transportation costs on the mobile entity is reduced to zero is not envisaged.

In the following explanation, it is assumed that the expenses paid by the traveler during the travel itinerary include transportation expenses, food and drink at the destination, sightseeing, and lodging expenses.

Specifically, since a system that includes the destination local government, chamber of commerce, chamber of commerce, festival organizers, etc. as entities to collaborate with is not envisaged, the cost burden paid by the moving entity will be waived or partially waived. There was no system available that could do this.

The present invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and by using a data terminal operated by a moving entity to input the departure station, period, number of people, etc., multiple entities to cooperate and transport By coordinating the financial burden of expenses, it is possible to make all or part of the expenses paid by the people who are moving, including transportation expenses, food and drink at the destination, sightseeing, and lodging expenses, free of charge. An object of the present invention is to provide a cost burden reduction system and a cost burden reduction method for the cost burden reduction system.

The cost burden reduction system according to the present invention reduces the cost of communication between a data terminal operated by a mobile subject and a server device that provides a platform corresponding to an application operated on the data terminal via a predetermined communication medium. In the burden reduction system, the data terminal has a display unit and a user interface provided by the application is displayed on the display unit, and the data terminal displays at least the purpose registered in association with the mode of transportation input by the moving subject. input means for inputting a travel plan including destinations, and the server device includes an acquisition means for acquiring location information of the moving subject who operates the data terminal, and the location information acquired by the acquisition means. , an analysis means for comparing the starting point and the end point specified in the travel plan and analyzing the usage status of transportation by the moving subject operating the data terminal, and based on the analysis result by the analysis means, a calculation means for calculating a fee that can be obtained free of charge or partially free of charge by the mobile subject who operates the data terminal, and the cost calculated by the calculation means is used for the price paid by the mobile subject. The present invention is characterized by comprising: issuing means for issuing an indicator to the application as a possible indicator.

According to the present invention, it is possible to make all or a part of the expenses paid by the person who moves the move free of charge.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a cost burden reduction system according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a program that executes functional processing deployed in the application deployment unit shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating functional processing of the transportation fee exemption application installed on the data terminal shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating functional processing of the transportation fee exemption application developed in the RAM shown in FIG. 3; FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a starting point and an ending point of a section in which a moving subject uses a transportation facility based on a travel plan in the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the user interface provided by the cost burden reduction system which shows this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the user interface provided by the cost burden reduction system which shows this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the user interface provided by the cost burden reduction system which shows this embodiment. 2 is a diagram showing an example of your travel plan screen displayed on a touch panel display included in the data terminal in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of your travel plan screen displayed on a touch panel display included in the data terminal in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of your travel plan screen displayed on a touch panel display included in the data terminal in FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a Flitora point screen displayed on a touch panel display included in the data terminal in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a management screen displayed on a display unit included in the data terminal in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the flow of point redemption on a system including the data terminal and server device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the flow of point redemption on a system including the data terminal and server device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the flow of point redemption on a system including the data terminal and server device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the flow of point redemption on a system including the data terminal and server device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a movement detection system and a return corporate currency amount calculation system of the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a movement detection system and a return corporate currency amount calculation system of the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a movement detection system and a return corporate currency amount calculation system of the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a movement detection system and a return corporate currency amount calculation system of the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a movement detection system and a return corporate currency amount calculation system of the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a movement detection system and a return corporate currency amount calculation system of the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a movement detection system and a return corporate currency amount calculation system of the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a movement detection system and a return corporate currency amount calculation system of the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a movement detection system and a return corporate currency amount calculation system of the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a movement detection system and a return corporate currency amount calculation system of the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a movement detection system and a return corporate currency amount calculation system of the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a movement detection system and a return corporate currency amount calculation system of the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a movement detection system and a return corporate currency amount calculation system of the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure for detecting the moving position of a moving subject in the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure for detecting the moving position of a moving subject in the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. 2 is a diagram illustrating the data structure of a location information management database secured in the travel plan database shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for reducing transportation expenses in the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for reducing transportation expenses in the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment.

The embodiments shown below are examples of devices and methods for embodying the technical idea of the invention, and the technical idea of the invention is not limited to the following. The technical idea of the present invention can be modified in various ways within the scope of the claims. In particular, it should be noted that the drawings are schematic and may differ from reality. Descriptions of parts that are already known techniques are omitted.
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Description of system configuration>
[First embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a cost burden reduction system according to this embodiment. This example describes a cost burden reduction system in which a data terminal operated by a mobile subject communicates with a server device that provides a platform compatible with a transportation fee exemption application installed on the data terminal via a predetermined communication medium. Take as an example.

In addition, as will be explained later, the expenses paid by the moving subject according to the travel plan are covered by the facilities where the moving subject stayed, restaurants, merchandise stores, viewing facilities, and public organizations that have jurisdiction over service providers such as these accommodation facilities and restaurants. (including local governments) and transportation operators related to the travel plan, the index, that is, the cost calculated as described below, is allocated to the price paid by the moving entity. By issuing usable indicators to the application, the indicators are returned to the moving subjects (also referred to as "users") who have successfully used the transportation facility according to the travel plan. Here, the index may be any numerical value that indicates the value of a circulating financial resource that can be converted into cash (in other words, can be used as cash), such as electronic money, cryptocurrencies, and various coupons. Therefore, it will be a circulating financial resource that allows the exchange rate to fluctuate depending on economic circumstances. In addition, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned numerical value is simply described as a point, but the concept is broader than that of points associated with so-called economic transactions.

In this embodiment, the data terminal is an electronic device such as a smartphone, smart watch, or smart glasses, and connects to a network via a relay port installed on the ground using a predetermined wireless protocol to transmit information. An operating system to interact with is installed, and data processing functions can be expanded to the user's preference by downloading and running pre-stored applications or various applications downloaded from application sites. Further, the first data terminal includes hardware resources for executing a close proximity wireless communication function and a GPS location information function.

The second data terminal operated by a plurality of service providers is composed of a data processing device installed in accommodation facilities such as hotels and inns, and restaurants that provide food and beverage services. Here, the data processing device has a predetermined operating system installed, and expands the data processing function according to the service provider's preferences by downloading and running pre-stored applications or various applications downloaded from the application site. can do.

The third data terminal operated by a person in charge of a public organization is comprised of a data processing device operated by a public relations person in a public organization (including local governments). Here, the data processing device has a predetermined operating system installed, and downloads and executes pre-stored applications and various applications downloaded from application sites to provide data processing functions to public organizations (local governments). ) can be extended to public relations personnel preferences.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 6 denotes a server device which builds a free platform (to be described later) on memory resources (for example, read from an external memory 15 to the RAM 11), and which is used as a first data terminal 2- which is portable by a mobile subject, i.e., a user. 1 to 2-N, second data terminals 3-1 to 3-N operated by multiple service providers, and third data terminals 4-1 to 4-N operated by public agency personnel. is communicably connected to the network 5 via the communication unit 1.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a CPU, which loads a program read from the external memory 7 into the RAM 11 and executes it, thereby executing various data processes shown in the flowcharts described later.

Reference numeral 12 is a keyboard that functions as an input section, and input text is displayed on a display 13 connected to the internal bus 10.

Reference numeral 14 denotes an application development section, which is secured on the RAM 11 and develops a functional processing program as shown in FIG. 2 in detail.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a program that executes functional processing deployed in the application deployment unit 14 shown in FIG. 1.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 14-1 is a platform, which includes first data terminals 2-1 to 2-N that can be carried by the user, and second data terminals 3-1 to 3 operated by a plurality of service providers. -N and the third data terminals 4-1 to 4-N operated by public organization personnel will open a web screen for mutually exchanging data via a common user interface, and the data terminals Equipped with a function to communicate in real time for access from 2-1 to 2-N, 3-1 to 3-N, and 4-1 to 4-N.

Reference numeral 14-2 denotes an acquisition unit that acquires location information for moving according to a travel plan drawn up by a moving entity operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N. Note that a plurality of methods for acquiring position information are assumed, and the details will be described later.

Reference numeral 14-3 is an analysis unit, which compares the location information detected and updated by the acquisition unit 14-2 from the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N with the starting point and ending point specified in the travel plan. Analyze the usage status of transportation by mobile subjects who operate data terminals 2-1 to 2-N.

The reference numeral 14-4 is a calculation unit that calculates free transportation expenses that can be earned by the moving subjects operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, based on the analysis results by the analysis unit 14-3. Note that in the case of a packaged travel plan, transportation expenses are registered in advance in the travel plan database 9, so the amount may be calculated as free transportation expenses.

Reference numeral 14-5 is an issuing unit that issues transportation fee points corresponding to the free transportation fee calculated by the calculation unit 14-4 to the transportation fee free application installed on the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N. .

The reference numeral 14-6 is a notification unit, which notifies the transportation fee free application installed in the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N of mission achievement information based on the analysis result by the analysis unit 14-3.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the functional processing of the transportation fee free application installed on the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N shown in FIG. 1.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 21 is a CPU, which loads the basic program stored in the ROM 22 into the RAM 23, and further loads various applications stored in the SSD 24 into the RAM 23 and starts them, thereby executing various data processing. . Reference numeral 25 denotes a touch panel display, which displays various screens such as various image displays, a text input screen, a web page search screen, and an SNS selection screen as an application is executed.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the functional processing of the transportation fee exemption application developed in the RAM 23 shown in FIG. 3.

In FIG. 4, reference numeral 23-1 is an input unit, in which a user interface provided by the transportation fee exemption application is displayed on the touch panel display 25, and a destination registered in association with a mode of transportation is input by the moving subject; A travel plan including the name of the accommodation that provides accommodation services, the name of the restaurant that provides food and beverage services, service providers including various event entities, the number of transportation entities, etc. is entered on the web page screen. Reference numeral 23-2 is an update unit, in which the transportation fee exemption application obtains mission achievement information notified from the server device 6, and allows visually identifying the progress status of the condition list items listed on the user interface. Update to.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating the starting point and ending point of a section in which a moving subject uses a transportation facility based on a travel plan in the cost burden reduction system according to the present embodiment.

In FIG. 5, symbols Y-1 to Y-N are moving subjects, that is, users, and they carry terminals DT-1 to DT-N corresponding to data terminals 2-1 to 2-N.

Users Y-1 to Y-N move to the departure station STS according to the travel plan they have created. This movement includes both cases where transportation is used (including buses, subways, etc.) and cases where transportation is not used (bicycles, walking).

It is assumed that imaging devices 21-1 to 21-N are arranged close to the departure station STS. It is assumed that the imaging devices 21-1 to 21-N have an imaging field of view of 360 degrees like a dome camera. Furthermore, the imaging devices 21-1 to 21-N have GPS information registered in advance, and the image information transmitted by the imaging devices 21-1 to 21-N is attached with the GPS information, so the server The device 6 acquires the position information of the moving subject passing through a specific ticket gate, and stores the starting point (specifically, for example, the departure station STS) and the destination point (specifically, for example, the arrival station) on the journey plan database 9. STE).

The accumulated starting points and ending points (especially starting points and ending points of sections using transportation) are used as movement information to determine whether the moving subject is moving along the normal route according to the travel plan. Ru.

It is assumed that codes G1 to G4 are gates, which are installed as ticket gates for various transportation vehicles. Note that the gates G1 to G4 each include communication function processing units T1 to T4 for coordinating with the GPS function activated by the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N when used by a moving subject.

In this embodiment, the means of transportation for gate G1 is railways (including subways, Shinkansen, local lines, private railways, and monorails), and the means of transportation for gate G2 is automobiles (common buses, sightseeing buses, municipal buses, etc.). The means of transportation at Gate G3 are ships moving on the sea (including ferries, sightseeing boats, and pleasure boats), and the means of transportation at Gate G4 is airplanes (twin-engine planes, jet planes) flying over the sky. (including airline liners and LCCs). However, in the near future, it may also include travel to a space station.

The transfer section CH adopts a configuration that allows the moving body to circulate through gates G1 to G4, assuming that the main body of the vehicle will continuously transfer to various modes of transportation. Here, if a transfer is necessary (Y), the moving subject visits the gates G1 to G4, and if a transfer is not necessary (N), the moving subject arrives at the arrival station STE.

Then, after arriving at the arrival station STE, the moving subjects operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N check in to the accommodation facilities H-1 to H-N reserved in the travel plan.

Furthermore, after arriving at the arrival station STE, the moving subject operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N enters the restaurants F-1 to F-N reserved in the travel plan and receives food and drink services.

In the cost burden reduction system configured in this way, the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N allow the moving subject (user) to input data while displaying the user interface provided by the transportation fee exemption application on the touch panel display 25. A user interface that functions as an input means for inputting a travel plan that includes destinations registered in connection with transportation facilities, names of accommodations that provide accommodation services, names of restaurants that provide food and beverage services, number of people traveling, etc. (see FIGS. 6 to 8), and the server device 6 includes an acquisition unit 14-2 that acquires location information of a moving subject operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N according to a travel plan; The unit 14-2 compares the location information detected and updated from the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N with the starting point and ending point specified in the travel plan, and operates the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N. The analysis unit 14-3 analyzes the usage status of transportation facilities by the mobile entities that operate the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N based on the analysis results of the analysis unit 14-3. A calculation unit 14-4 that calculates transportation expenses and transportation expenses points corresponding to the free transportation expenses calculated by the calculation unit 14-4 are sent to the transportation expenses free application installed on the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N. and an issuing unit 14-5 that issues the issue.

Note that the calculation unit 14-4 performs calculation processing that is common to the processing performed by the return corporate currency amount calculation system 14-7-4 shown in FIG. 18, which will be described later.

For example, when the means of transportation is a railway, the analysis unit 14-3 analyzes the location of the train station (specifically, the departure station and arrival station; in other words, the mobile entity operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N). Based on the location information of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N (location information, travel route, main points for checking itineraries and travel plans), the use of railways is analyzed to analyze the usage status of transportation facilities. Identify the interval. In this case, for example, the fare is calculated using an API (Application Programming Interface) provided by the railway operator, and transportation cost points are calculated.

If the means of transportation is a car, the analysis unit 14-3 also analyzes the departure point and destination point (in other words, the location information, travel route, and itinerary of the moving entity operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N). Based on the positional information of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N at the main points for checking with the travel plan, the travel distance by car is calculated as an analysis of the usage status of transportation facilities. In this case, for example, the traveling distance (km) is multiplied by the gasoline cost per kilometer (yen/km; this calculation takes into account the gasoline unit price (yen/L) and average fuel efficiency (km/L)). The theoretical transportation cost is calculated based on the above, and transportation cost points are calculated.

The server device also includes a notification unit 14-6 that notifies the applications installed in the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N of mission achievement information based on the analysis result by the analysis unit 14-3, The data terminals 2-1 to 2-N perform an update in which the transportation fee exemption application acquires the mission achievement information notified from the server device 6 and updates the progress status of the condition list items listed on the user interface. A section 23-2 is provided.

In addition, the sources of transportation expense points equivalent to free transportation expenses issued by Issuing Department 14-5 are accommodations that provide accommodation services, restaurants that provide food and beverage services, and service providers such as these restaurants and accommodations. It shall be determined by agreement with at least one of the public entities having jurisdiction (including local governments) and transportation operators.

For example, if the average unit price of a restaurant is 3,000 yen, the average unit price of an accommodation is 15,000 yen, and the transportation expense refund for transportation is 12,000 yen, the local government will Accordingly, a system usage fee will be collected as an economic effect, and a portion of the above amount will be collected from the accommodation as a system usage fee.

As an example, assuming the above costs, the expenses returned to the transportation entity are assumed to be ¥2,500 from the accommodation, ¥500 from the restaurant, ¥3,000 from the local government as transportation expenses, etc. The burden rate does not need to be limited to this, and especially during nationally famous festival periods (for example, Kyoto: July Aoi Festival (Yamaboko Tour)), there is a lot of movement of people, so the burden rate can be reduced. can also be expected to have sufficient economic effects.

In addition, when a moving subject uses a designated means of transportation, the total amount of free transportation expenses issued by the issuing department 14-5 (specifically, issued as an index) is The case where the total distance has converged to a preset distance range is different from the case where the total travel distance using transportation has not converged to a preset distance range.

Furthermore, the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N perform a control to identifiably display points that can be waived at a specific position on the user interface displayed on the touch panel display 25 when the free transportation application is started. Execute.

The server device 6 also includes imaging devices 21-1 to 21-N that take images of the moving subject passing through a ticket gate installed by a predetermined transportation facility, and image capturing devices 21-1 to 21-N that capture images of the moving subject passing through the ticket gate installed by a predetermined transportation facility. , the acquisition unit 14-2 has a reception function that receives movement information in which characteristic data and identification codes are associated with facial information of moving subjects imaged by the imaging devices 21-1 to 21-N, and the acquisition unit 14-2 It is provided with an acquisition function for acquiring, from the movement information, the position information of the moving subject operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N according to the travel plan.

[Acquisition mode of acquisition unit 14-2]
The acquisition unit 14-2 specifically utilizes the gate information notified based on detecting that the data terminal operated by the moving entity passes through a ticket gate installed by a predetermined transportation facility. A configuration may be adopted in which the information is acquired as position information regarding the starting point and ending point of the section.

The acquisition unit 14-2 also acquires gate information that is notified based on detecting that the electronic card carried by the moving subject passes through a ticket gate installed by a predetermined transportation facility. A configuration may be adopted in which the information is acquired as positional information regarding the starting point and ending point of the section to be used.

Further, the acquisition unit 14-2 detects that a moving entity carrying the data terminal passes near a ticket gate installed by the predetermined transportation facility by reading the data terminal equipped with a close proximity wireless communication function. In particular, a configuration may be adopted in which the information is acquired as positional information regarding the starting point and ending point of a section using transportation.

Further, the acquisition unit 14-2 detects that a moving subject carrying the data terminal passes through a ticket gate installed by the predetermined transportation facility by reading the data terminal equipped with a close proximity wireless communication function. In particular, a configuration may be adopted in which the information is acquired as positional information regarding the starting point and ending point of a section using transportation.

The location information acquired by the acquisition unit 14-2 includes, for example, the departure point and destination (in other words, the location information of the moving subject who operates the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, the travel route, itinerary, and travel plan). The positions of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N are detected by pressing a predetermined button displayed on the touch panel display 25 of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N. Alternatively, the positions of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N may be detected (automatically) at predetermined time intervals and cycles and updated as needed.

[User interface]
6 to 10 are diagrams showing examples of user interfaces provided by the cost burden reduction system according to this embodiment.
[Explanation of station selection screen]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a station selection screen displayed on the touch panel display 25 provided in the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N in FIG. This screen corresponds to the dashboard that is displayed after the user downloads the application from the FreeTrain platform and after completing the account registration process.

In FIG. 6, reference numeral 61 is a departure station input section, and the user completes the input of the departure station of the travel plan by searching for a desired destination according to the travel plan. Here, the installed application searches for free stations registered in the travel plan system, and the destination 68 selected by the user from the list is displayed as "Nara Station" in this example. Note that the departure station can also be automatically set by displaying a list of possible nearby destinations using the GPS function while the user operates the application. This example corresponds to a case where "Kawasaki Station" is automatically selected.

Reference numeral 62 is a travel itinerary input section, where the user inputs a desired itinerary according to the travel plan, thereby completing the input of the itinerary of the travel plan.

Reference numeral 63 denotes a number of travelers input section, and by inputting the number of people accompanying the traveler separately for adults and children, the input of the number of people accompanying the travel plan is completed.

Numerals 64 to 67 are travel plan input sections, and the travel plan input section 64 displays the route to Nara Station selected in association with the departure station registered by the user.

The travel plan input section 65 is tapped when making a reservation for a target hotel near the station, and can be selected from a list of hotels registered in the cost burden reduction system.

The travel plan input section 66 is tapped when making reservations for target restaurants (including restaurants) around the station, and can be selected from a list of target restaurants registered in the cost burden reduction system.

The travel plan input section 67 is tapped when reserving a gymnastics experience event around the station.

The travel plan image section 69 displays images of restaurants and hotels when the travel plan input sections 64 to 67 are tapped.

[Explanation of hotel selection screen]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a hotel selection screen displayed on the touch panel display 25 provided in the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N in FIG. This screen is displayed on the touch panel display 25 when the user taps the travel plan input section 65 after selecting a station. Note that the departure station input section 61 is not displayed on this screen.

[Explanation of restaurant selection screen]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a restaurant selection screen displayed on the touch panel display 25 provided in the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N in FIG. This screen is displayed on the touch panel display 25 when the user taps the travel plan input section 66 after selecting a station.

[Explanation of your trip plan screen 1]
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of your travel plan screen displayed on the touch panel display 25 provided in the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N in FIG.

This screen is displayed after the user selects the "departure station" shown in FIG. Among the plans 94A to 96A, the plan confirmation state display sections 95A and 96A show a state in which the display has been switched to "achieved". The plan confirmation state display section 94A continues to display "unachieved."

The travel plan display areas 91 to 93 display the reserved "departure station", "hotel", and "restaurant".

[Explanation of your trip plan screen 2]
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of your travel plan screen displayed on the touch panel display 25 provided in the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N in FIG.

This screen uses a designated position detection system that detects when the user who created the travel plan is at the departure station and arrival station, and a system that calculates the amount of corporate currency to be returned, to track the progress of the travel plan. The plan confirmation state display sections 94A to 96A that are determined and displayed on the touch panel display 25 are all controlled so that the display changes to "achievement".

[Explanation of your trip plan screen 3]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of your travel plan screen displayed on the touch panel display 25 provided in the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N in FIG.

On this screen, when the display of all the plan confirmation status display parts 94A to 96A shown in FIG. This shows a state in which several pts are displayed.

In this example, Fritora points (equivalent to 1 pt = 1 yen) are installed on the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N operated by the user for the total transportation expenses paid to the user's transportation facility from Kawasaki Station to Nara Station. This shows the state in which the information is added to the user information of the travel plan application and displayed.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the FuriTra point balance screen displayed on the touch panel display 25 provided in the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N in FIG. 1.

This example is configured so that it is possible to instruct the user to add points to the transportation facility, payment sites 121 and 122, cash exchange 123, or transportation card 120 using the acquired Fritora point balance 124.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a management screen displayed on the display units of the data terminals 4-1 to 4-N in FIG. 1.

In this example, a manager of a local government that has introduced a cost burden reduction system, such as the local government that has jurisdiction over the arrival station "Nara Station" shown in Figure 10, can manage travel plans and waive transportation fees on this screen. Conditions can be set and registered in the server device 6.

In FIG. 13, the administrator of the local government that has jurisdiction over the arrival station "Nara Station" inputs information such as "arrival station", "target period", "number of seats", "conditions", "1 Enter the upper limit for transportation expenses per night. By selecting the "Upper limit on transportation costs per night", it is possible to exclude plans that are too far from the departure station to the arrival station.

For example, in the case of a travel plan that starts from Aomori and ends in Kagoshima, the transportation cost for the round trip will exceed around 90,000 yen, so if the upper limit exceeds 15,000 yen, points will not be earned. It will never be published.

However, if the hotel fee is 14,000 yen per day and the travel plan is 6 nights, the cost will be 84,000 yen, and by returning the points provided by the hotel to the user's data terminal 2-1 to 2-N, Therefore, transportation costs for traveling between the above sections can be waived.

Chart 1306 shows the relationship between the number of seats sold and the economic effect. If the expected billing cost 1307 to be charged to the local government is 80 million yen, the expected economic effect 1308 is 300 million yen. is calculated and displayed.

[Relationship between entities of the FreeTraffic platform and economic interests]
14 to 17 illustrate a system including the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, data terminals 4-1 to 4-N and the server device 6 shown in FIG. It is a block diagram showing the flow of point redemption. Note that the flow indicated by the broken line in the figure corresponds to the flow of usage fees and redemption points.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, and data terminals 4-1 to 4-N shown in FIG. While the data terminals 3-1 to 3-N are connected to the network 5 in a communicable manner, the hotel or restaurant personnel who operate the data terminals 3-1 to 3-N connect to the travel plan platform provided by the server device 6 and make reservation plans. Upload. Similarly, a person in charge of a public institution operating the data terminals 4-1 to 4-N connects to the travel plan platform provided by the server device 6 and uploads a reservation plan.

When such uploading is completed, the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N are stored in the travel plan database 9 by starting the travel plan application operated by the user, searching for the desired arrival station, and determining the arrival station. Then, when the user makes a reservation at a hotel or restaurant associated with the arrival station, the server device 6 registers one user's travel plan in the travel plan database 9 from the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 16, the server device 6 transfers the usage fee calculated based on the pre-contracted calculation formula to the data terminal to the redemption account for this system opened at a predetermined bank. Remittances are received and pooled from the accounts of public institutions that manage 4-1 to 4-N, or from the accounts of hotels and restaurants that operate data terminals 3-1 to 3-N.

Specifically, after the person in charge of the data terminals 3-1 to 3-N confirms that the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N have made reservations for hotels and restaurants using the above user interface, the revenue is transferred to the private sector. When a portion of the revenue generated is transferred to the above account as a usage fee, the server device 6 receives and pools the usage fee.

Similarly, after the administrator of the public institution that manages the data terminals 4-1 to 4-N confirms the number of passengers specified in the travel plan, the usage fee corresponding to the number of passengers can be remitted to the above account. , the server device 6 receives and pools the usage fee.

On the other hand, when the user of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N completes the reservation and payment according to the plan by executing the travel plan, the server device 6 installs the transportation expenses of the travel plan registered by the user. will be returned to the points section of the travel plan application. The latest redemption points are then displayed in an updated state on the touch panel displays 25 of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N.

FIG. 17 reflects the relationship between the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, and data terminals 4-1 to 4-N shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 and the server device 6. It shows the condition.

[Relationship of the cost burden reduction system with the movement detection system and the corporate currency amount calculation system returned]
18 to 30 are block diagrams illustrating the configurations of a movement detection system and a return corporate currency amount calculation system of the cost burden reduction system according to this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N are communicably connected to the server device 6 and the travel plan database 9 via the network 5.

The server device 6 includes a transportation expense budget determination system 14-7-1, a designated position passage detection system 14-7-2, a designated position passage determination system 14-7-3, and a return corporate currency amount calculation system 14-7-4. Be prepared.

Here, the transportation budget determination system 14-7-1 allows the user to search for the arrival station and select the destination while the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N display the FreeTraffic interface FTUI on the touch panel display 25. When input, whether or not the upper limit of transportation expenses is exceeded is determined by the transportation information storage section 9-11 secured in the travel plan database 9 and the public institution setting information 9-12- that constitutes the FreeTrain database 9-12. 1 and 1, it is determined whether the transportation expenses in the travel plan input by the user can be waived.

A designated position passage detection system 14-7-2, which constitutes the system program section (system PR section) 14-7 of the server device 6, detects when a user operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N passes through a designated position (for example, passing a railway). When using the system, when the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N detect passing through the ticket gates installed by the railway company, the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N send out position information (obtained from the GPS function processing unit) to determine whether the specified location has passed. The determination system 14-7-3 determines whether the user has passed through a designated location (for example, when using a railway, the location of a ticket gate installed by a railway company).

On the other hand, the return corporate currency amount calculation system 14-7-4 collects usage fees registered by the data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and data terminals 4-1 to 4-N on the travel plan database 9, and user setting information. 9-12-2, calculate the reimbursable transportation expenses using a preset calculation formula as the reimbursable corporate currency amount. Then, if the refund corporate currency amount calculation system 14-7-4 determines that the calculated transportation expenses do not exceed the upper limit of transportation expenses per night determined by the public institution setting information 9-12-1. , a notification that the calculated transportation expenses will be returned to the users operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N is sent on the installed FreeTraffic interface.

As a result, users who operate data terminals 2-1 to 2-N are able to accurately determine the usage status of transportation facilities in order to move normally to their destination, and this time, users who have completed a normal journey can be By assigning points equal to the amount of transportation expenses and allowing the user to use the assigned points as the next transportation expense, it is possible to construct a system that provides travel free of transportation expenses.

As shown in FIG. 19, one of the users U-1 to UN operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N selects the station shown in FIG. 6 on the FreeTraffic interface displayed on the touch panel display 25. When the departure station and arrival station are entered on the screen (ST1), the input of the departure station and arrival station is confirmed on the FreeTraffic interface displayed on the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, as shown in Figure 20. An instruction to start the determination process is notified to the transportation budget determination system 14-7-1 (ST2).

Next, as shown in FIG. 21, the transportation budget determination system 14-7-1 refers to the station coordinates, fare information, etc. stored in the transportation information storage section 9-11 of the travel plan database 9, and ST3). Refer to the public institution setting information 9-12-1 that constitutes the FreeTrain database 9-12 as shown in Fig. 22 (ST4), and select the server from the public institution management screen (Fig. 13) as shown in Fig. 23. It is determined whether the upper limit of transportation expenses per night registered in advance in the device 6 is exceeded (ST5), and the determination result is notified on the FreeTraffic interface displayed on the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N. .

Here, if the determination result notified from the server device 6 does not exceed the upper limit of transportation expenses per night, it is assumed that the travel plan has been approved, and the user moves toward the destination on the date and time selected by the user. Start.

For example, when the user goes to the ticket gate of the transportation facility selected as the departure location (in other words, the starting point of the section in which the transportation facility is used) and starts moving to use the transportation facility (ST6), FIG. As shown in 25, the designated position passage detection system 14-7-2 detects when a user operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N detects a passage at a designated position (for example, when using a railway, a ticket gate installed by a railway company). (position) is determined (ST7).

Here, the user operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N refers to the user setting information 9-12-2 as shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. (ST8), and the determination is executed (ST9).

Next, as shown in FIG. 28, the return corporate currency amount calculation system 14-7-4 refers to the user setting information 9-12-2 (ST10) and calculates the return corporate currency amount. Here, as shown in FIG. 29, the return corporate currency amount calculation system 14-7-4 calculates the return corporate currency amount corresponding to the points that the users who operate the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N get as return points. is returned to the FreeTraffic interface of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N (ST11). In response to this, the users U-1 to UN who operate the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N check the returned refund amount on the touch panel display 25, as shown in FIG. 30 (ST12). .

[Moving position detection processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure for detecting the moving position of a moving subject in the cost burden reduction system according to this embodiment. Note that (1) to (8) indicate each step, and each step is realized by starting and executing the installed and stored FreeTraffic application by the CPU 21 of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N.

In this example, the Bluetooth (registered trademark) function processing unit included in the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N receives beacons transmitted at predetermined intervals from beacon oscillators installed in the city as a position detection technology, and the server device An example of automatic transmission will be explained below.
First, I will explain how a beacon works.

In this embodiment, Bluetooth is used as a wireless beacon that has a narrower area than wireless LAN and a wider area than Near Field Communication (NFC). A position detection mechanism including a beacon is basically a technology that measures distance and position by receiving a signal from a target transmitter. A position detection mechanism including a beacon is useful because it can also acquire identification information from a transmitter, and it is possible to save power and reduce costs using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

In a position detection system that includes a beacon, a beacon oscillator with a proximity notification function wirelessly transmits a signal once every few seconds within a radius of several meters to several tens of meters. If there is a data terminal 2-1 to 2-N that can receive a beacon signal within the transmitting range, it is configured to sense and transmit the position information to the server device 6. Based on the position information transmitted to the server device 6, the starting point and ending point of the section using the transportation facility may be specified. Note that the target transmitter is assumed to be provided close to the ticket gate of the transportation facility, but the railway engine may have a configuration in which a unique oscillator is provided as infrastructure equipment near the ticket gate.

As a result, the users operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N can detect the movement positions of the users of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N without having to adopt a configuration that detects the touch gates provided in railway engines. It can be transmitted to the server device 6. The cost burden reduction system according to this embodiment detects the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N at the touch gates provided in the railway engine, so that the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N can be detected at the ticket gate ( Although it is possible to adopt a configuration that identifies the starting point and ending point of the section using transportation by specifying the boarding and disembarkation), it is cheaper to adopt a beacon system when considering positional accuracy and infrastructure costs. In addition, highly accurate positioning is possible.

Additionally, a configuration may be adopted in which positioning using the GPS function of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N and positioning using a beacon system are combined.

It is assumed that the users of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N start the application provided by the server device 6 and select the beacon mode as the positioning mode. In addition, this travel plan assumes that railways will be used as the means of transportation.

Users of data terminals 2-1 to 2-N are close to a railway station where they board according to their travel plan (1), and receive beacon signals as location information from a beacon transmitter (not shown) (capable of transmitting installation location information). Then (2), the received beacon signal (including location information) is transmitted to the server device 6 via the FreeTraffic application (3). At this time, boarding station information is automatically registered on the travel plan database 9 managed by the server device 6.

Note that the travel plan database 9 has a location information management database with a data structure shown in an example in FIG. The code will be registered.

Next, the users of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N pass through the railway ticket gate (i.e., the starting point of the section using transportation) and board the desired train (for example, the Shinkansen) (4) .

As a result, for example, if you are traveling from Ueno Station to Koriyama Station using the Tohoku Shinkansen, the users of data terminals 2-1 to 2-N will not have to manually enter boarding station information or location information. No further operation is required.

Then, after confirming through the Shinkansen's on-board announcement that the train will soon arrive at the destination, Koriyama Station, once the train has stopped at its stop and the boarding door has opened, it begins its journey to the ticket gate.

Then, exit the exit gate of the destination (that is, the end point of the section using transportation), approach the beacon transmitter (5), and receive the beacon from the beacon transmitter (not shown) (which can transmit installation position information). When the signal is received as location information (6), the received beacon signal (including location information) is transmitted to the server device 6 via a tracking application (tracking app) linked to the FreeTraffic application (7). At this time, the alighting station information is automatically registered on the travel plan database 9 managed by the server device 6.

Next, the users of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N receive information on the transportation fee paid from the boarding station to the alighting station automatically calculated by the server device 6 (8). end.

As a result, the users of data terminals 2-1 to 2-N can follow the action of boarding the Shinkansen from Ueno Station and getting off at Koriyama Station, and be aware of whether they are moving normally according to the schedule based on their travel plan. Instead, it is possible to store and manage the starting point and ending point, travel status, and transportation cost for each user according to the location information registered in the server device 6.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure for detecting the moving position of a moving subject in the cost burden reduction system according to this embodiment. Note that (11) to (19) indicate each step, and each system is realized by the CPU 8 of the server device 6 reading and executing a position detection and movement position registration program that cooperates with the stored FreeTraffic application. .

When the FreeTraffic application activated by the user of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N shown in FIG. Receive information related to the occupancy beacon (12). Here, part of the information related to boarding beacons includes time stamps and beacon codes, which are unique location information assigned to each so that they can be mutually identified (i.e., at least enough to identify the boarding station). Location information (which serves as sufficient information) is included.

Next, the CPU 8 of the server device 6 registers the time stamp TM and boarding position code linked to the user ID according to the data structure of the position information management database shown in FIG. 33 (13).

Next, based on step (7) shown in FIG. 31, information related to the alighting beacon transmitted from the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N is received (14). Part of the information related to the alighting beacons includes time stamps, beacon codes, and unique location information assigned to each beacon so that they can be mutually identified (i.e., at least enough information to identify the alighting station). Functional location information).

Next, the CPU 8 of the server device 6 registers the time stamp TM and alighting position code linked to the user ID according to the data structure of the position information management database shown in FIG. 33 (15).

Next, the CPU 8 of the server device 6 determines the number of Shinkansen trains specified from the boarding destination, the alighting destination, and the time stamp based on the boarding position code and the alighting position code registered in the position information management database shown in FIG. By detecting the movement position of each user, the railway transportation cost is calculated according to the latest fare table (16).

Next, the CPU 8 of the server device 6 confirms whether the moving subject is the person in question by comparing it with predetermined information (17), and if it is determined that the moving subject is not the person in question, the CPU 8 performs a predetermined error process. is executed (19), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step (17) that the subject of the movement is the person in question, the CPU 8 of the server device 6 determines the points that can be redeemed based on the calculated railway transportation expenses and identifies them by the user ID. Return points or discount points for discounting the next transportation fee are sent to any of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N (18), and the process is completed.

As shown in Figure 33, when registering a user account, the user can link the user's self-portrait image to the user ID and register it in the location information management database. It is also possible to confirm that a legitimate user is moving normally by comparing the facial images that can be obtained from the devices 21-1 to 21-N.

In addition, this system can process transportation expenses free of charge for multiple travelers at the same time, including siblings, sisters, and family trips, so transportation expenses can be applied to travel plans for multiple people. It is also possible to reliably support the free processing.

[Effects of the first embodiment]
According to this embodiment, by using a data terminal operated by a moving entity and inputting the departure station, period, number of people, etc., the economic burden related to transportation costs can be shared with multiple entities that should cooperate. By doing so, it is possible to make all or a portion of the transportation expenses paid by the person moving the vehicle free of charge.

[Second embodiment]
Note that instead of the functions of the server device 6 shown in the first embodiment, a cost burden reduction system may be configured that includes the following functional processing units.

Specifically, the server device 6 includes a registration function processing unit that links face image information of a moving subject uploaded from a data terminal carried by the moving subject to an account and registers it in a database, and a registration function processing unit that is located near a ticket gate of a transportation facility. a detection function processing unit that detects face image information transmitted from an imaging device installed in a specific function processing unit that specifies the location information to which the moving subject registered in the database moves based on the image information; It may also be configured to acquire information.

[Effects of the second embodiment]
According to the present embodiment, the movement of a mobile subject who operates the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N using position information that can be obtained from a plurality of imaging devices installed close to the ticket gate of a transportation facility. It also becomes possible to detect the position.

[Third embodiment]
34 and 35 are flowcharts illustrating an example of a transportation fee waiving method in the cost burden reduction system according to this embodiment. Note that (21) to (26) correspond to the processing on the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N side, and (31) to (35) correspond to the processing on the server device 6 side. Note that each step (21) to (26) is realized by executing the FreeTraffic application installed on the CPU 21 of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, and each step (31) to (35) is realized by executing the FreeTraffic application installed on the CPU 21 of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N. This is realized by the CPU 8 of the device 6 executing a system program that cooperates with the FreeTraffic application. Note that there is no restriction as to whether the platform including the user interface provided by the FreeTraffic application is a system published on the server device 6 side or a cloud. Further, regarding the exchange of data between each of the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N and the server device 6, a predetermined security system intervenes to monitor unauthorized access.

Furthermore, we assumed that the main body of people moving would be moving across the Tokyo metropolitan area, Kansai area, Kyushu area, Chukyo area, Chugoku-Shikoku area, Hokkaido area, and remote island areas including Okinawa, and we also took into account the system backup system. It is desirable to construct this function as a distributed system.

[Processing on the data terminal side]
In FIG. 34, a user operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N starts the installed FreeTraffic application (21), displays the user interface provided by the FreeTraffic application on the touch panel display 25, and selects the registered account. Enter information (22). Here, if the input user account information is approved, a travel plan input screen provided by the FreeTraffic application is displayed on the touch panel display 25, and the user inputs the departure station, schedule, and number of people (23). After that, when you press the button to search for free stations, the entered information is notified to the server device 6, and the accommodations and restaurants registered in this system on the travel plan database 9 are displayed. You can select from a list of candidates.

In this way, when a series of travel plan input operations by the users operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N are completed, the travel plan screen is displayed on the touch panel display 25, and the user presses a registration button (not shown) (reservation button). ) and waits for approval from the server device 6 (24).

Thereafter, the user operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N passes through the ticket gate of the registered departure station (i.e., the starting point of the section using transportation), boards the designated railway vehicle, and travels to the destination. Depart for. When the user passes through the ticket gate of the arrival station where he or she should get off (that is, the end point of the section using transportation), the server device 6 informs the user operating the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N of the transportation fee. The calculation process is started to calculate the amount of free transportation expenses to be returned to the user.

Then, when the user passes through the departure station and arrival station according to the travel plan and confirms movement by means of transportation (25), the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N display touch panels on the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N. The point display on the my page screen displayed on the display 25 is updated (26), and the process ends.

[Processing on the server device side]
In Figure 35, the fact that the user carrying the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N has passed through the departure station and arrival station is acquired via an API (Application Programming Interface) linked to the FreeTraffic application (as shown in Figure 2). (corresponding to the processing by the acquisition unit 14-2) (31), the latest fare table information adopted by each transportation facility registered in the travel plan database 9 is referred to (32). It is assumed that the travel plan database 9 also stores fare tables regarding boarding fares, express fares, early bird fares, shareholder benefit fares, excursion fares, and campaign fares that are adopted when each company provides transportation services.

Next, when the user carrying the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N passes through the departure station and arrival station, the travel section between at least two points is determined (33). Next, the calculation unit 14-4 calculates the transportation fee that the user should pay for the transportation used for the travel section between the two confirmed points, taking into account the above price list and accompanying benefit information. Calculate (34). Note that the transportation expenses to be calculated are for each user, but if there are two people registered in the travel plan, the total amount for the number of people will be calculated.

Next, the issuing unit 14-5 issues points to be returned to the FreeTraffic application operated by the user carrying the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N based on the transportation expenses calculated in step (34). 35), the process ends.

As a result, when the FreeTraffic application operated by the user carrying the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N is started after step (35), the FreeTraffic point screen shown in FIG. The balance will be updated and displayed.

By viewing the Fritola points screen shown in FIG. 12 displayed on the touch panel display 25, the user can plan a new travel plan according to the amount of Frittla points he has acquired. Note that a certain expiry period may be set for the use of FuriTolla points, and a notification email urging the use of Furitolla points may be sent.

[Diversity of implementation modes in cost burden reduction system 1]
In the above embodiment, the cost burden reduction system is configured such that the cost bearer inputs the target destination in advance on the platform, and the moving subject uses an application on the data terminal to specify the destination and departure point from there. If the moving subject goes to the origin and destination and the location information is detected or it is determined that there is no unauthorized use by communication technology, all or part of the expenses incurred during the movement or destination will be refunded. It is also possible to have a system configuration that incorporates a configuration that provides refunds or discounts.

As a result, in the cost burden reduction system, the moving subject uses an application on the data terminal to specify the departure point for the destination that has already been entered, and then the moving subject goes to the departure point and destination and the location information is detected. If this system determines that there is no unauthorized use, a highly convenient system can be constructed by refunding or discounting all or part of the expenses incurred during the move or destination.

[Diversity of implementation modes in cost burden reduction system 2]
In addition, we issue a single ticket or digital ticket that covers travel by land, sea, or plane (aircraft), food and beverages at the destination, and transportation fees at the destination, and then issue the ticket at the ticket gate or boarding gate. The above system may be configured to be able to set a combination plan that is more flexible than a normal excursion ticket by reading it with a reading device.

As a result, if you are in a particular area of Japan, such as Misaki Port, you will not only be able to try dishes using local sea tuna at a good price, but you will also be able to return all or part of the cost using this system. Anyone can experience the benefits of discounts. Food and beverages are also available on bus tours that incorporate seasonal strawberry picking, pear picking, tangerine picking, chestnut picking, and mushroom picking. Furthermore, the applicable areas are not limited to Japan but also apply to foreign countries.

The present invention provides a system or device with a program that implements one or more functions of the embodiments described above via a network or a storage medium, and one or more processors in a computer of the system or device reads and executes the program. This can also be achieved by processing. It can also be realized by a circuit (for example, ASIC) that realizes one or more functions.

(1) A cost burden reduction system in which a data terminal operated by a mobile entity and a server device that provides a platform corresponding to an application operated on the data terminal communicate via a predetermined communication medium, The data terminal has a display unit and a user interface provided by the application is displayed on the display unit, and the traveling subject inputs a travel plan including at least a destination registered in association with a mode of transportation. and an input means for acquiring location information of the mobile subject operating the data terminal, the server device comprising: an acquisition means for acquiring location information of the moving subject who operates the data terminal; analysis means for analyzing the usage status of the transportation facility by the mobile entity operating the data terminal by comparing the starting point and the destination point; A calculation means for calculating costs that can be obtained free of charge or partially free of charge by the mobile subject; and a calculation means for calculating the cost calculated by the calculation means for the application as an index that can be used for the price paid by the mobile subject. and issuance means for issuing the same.

(2) The server device includes notification means for notifying the application installed on the data terminal of mission accomplishment information based on the analysis result by the analysis means, and the data terminal The present invention is characterized by comprising an updating means for acquiring the mission achievement information notified from the server device and updating the progress status of the condition list items listed on the user interface.

(3) The source of the index, which is issued by the issuing means and can be used to cover the price paid by the mobile entity, is characterized by being determined by agreement with a public organization that has jurisdiction over the service provider.

(4) When the moving entity travels using a predetermined means of transportation, the total amount of the expenses issued by the issuing means is determined when the total distance traveled using the means of transportation converges within a preset distance range. The present invention is characterized in that it differs depending on the case where the total distance traveled using the transportation means does not converge to a preset distance range.

(5) When the application is started, the data terminal can be used to cover the price paid by the mobile entity, which can be free or partially free, at a specific position on the user interface displayed on the display unit. It is characterized by displaying indicators in an identifiable manner.

(6) The server device includes an imaging means for capturing an image of the moving subject passing through a ticket gate installed by the predetermined transportation facility, and the imaging means for capturing an image of the moving subject passing through the ticket gate. receiving means for receiving movement information in which characteristic data of the face information of the moving subject imaged by the user is associated with an identification code; It is characterized in that the moving subject operating a data terminal acquires the location information for moving according to the travel plan.

(7) The acquisition means transmits gate information notified based on detecting that the data terminal operated by the moving entity passes through a ticket gate installed by the predetermined transportation facility to the starting point and It is characterized in that the information is acquired as the position information regarding the end point.

(8) The acquisition means may transmit gate information notified based on detecting that the electronic card carried by the moving entity passes through a ticket gate installed by the predetermined transportation facility to It is characterized in that the information is acquired as the position information regarding the end point.

(9) The acquisition means reads the data terminal equipped with a close proximity wireless communication function, thereby detecting that the mobile entity carrying the data terminal passes near the ticket gate installed by the predetermined transportation facility. The location information is detected and acquired as the position information regarding the starting point and the ending point.

(10) The acquisition means detects that the mobile entity carrying the data terminal passes through the ticket gate installed by the predetermined transportation facility by reading the data terminal equipped with a close proximity wireless communication function. The location information is acquired as the position information regarding the starting point and the ending point.

(11) The server device includes a registration means for linking face image information of the moving subject uploaded from the data terminal carried by the moving subject to an account and registering it in a database, and a registration means that is close to a ticket gate of the transportation facility. a detection means for detecting face image information transmitted from an imaging device installed as a mobile subject and position information acquired from the data terminal carried by the moving subject; and the position information and the face image detected by the detection means. specifying means for specifying the positional information to which the moving subject moves that is registered in the database based on the information, and the acquiring means specifies the positional information to which the moving subject moves as specified by the specifying means. It is characterized by obtaining.

(12) The transportation facility includes at least one of a railway transportation facility that uses railways, a land transportation facility that uses roads, a waterway transportation facility that uses waterways, and an air transportation facility that uses air routes. Features.

(13) A cost burden reduction system in which a data terminal operated by a mobile subject and a server device that provides a platform compatible with an application operated on the data terminal communicate via a predetermined communication medium, The data terminal has a display unit and a user interface provided by the application is displayed on the display unit. input means for inputting a plan, and the server device includes an acquisition means for acquiring location information of the moving subject who operates the data terminal, the location information acquired by the acquisition means, and the travel plan. an analysis means for analyzing the usage status of transportation by the mobile subject who operates the data terminal by comparing the destination and departure point specified by the data; A calculation means for calculating a fee that can be obtained free of charge or partially free of charge by the mobile subject who operates a terminal, and an index for returning the cost calculated by the calculation means to the mobile subject in the application. and issuance means for issuing to.

(14) A cost burden reduction system including a server device that communicates with a data terminal operated by a mobile subject via a predetermined communication medium and provides a platform compatible with an application operated on the data terminal, the server The device includes an acquisition unit that acquires location information of the mobile entity operating the data terminal, and a device that is identified by the location information acquired by the acquisition unit and a travel plan input by the mobile entity via the data terminal. an analysis means for analyzing the usage status of the transportation facility by the moving subject who operates the data terminal by comparing the starting point and the destination point, and operating the data terminal based on the analysis result by the analysis means; a calculation means for calculating costs that can be obtained free of charge or partially free of charge by the mobile subject; and the application uses the costs calculated by the calculation means as an index that can be used for the price paid by the mobile subject. and issuance means for issuing to.

(15) A cost burden reduction system including a server device that communicates with a data terminal operated by a mobile subject via a predetermined communication medium and provides a platform compatible with an application operated on the data terminal, the server The device includes an acquisition unit for acquiring location information of the moving subject operating the data terminal, and identification based on the location information acquired by the acquisition unit and a travel plan input by the moving subject via the data terminal. analysis means for analyzing the usage status of transportation by the mobile entity operating the data terminal by comparing the destination and departure point of the data terminal; A calculating means for calculating costs that can be obtained free of charge or partially free of charge by the operating subject, and an index for returning the cost calculated by the calculating means to the moving subject, to the application. A cost burden reduction system comprising an issuing means for issuing an issue.

(16) Cost burden reduction system in which a data terminal operated by a mobile subject communicates with a server device that provides a platform compatible with an application operated on the data terminal via a predetermined communication medium. The method is executed by the data terminal, with the user interface provided by the application being displayed on the display unit, and the travel subject including at least a destination registered in association with a mode of transportation input by the moving subject. a detection step of detecting location information of the mobile entity operating the data terminal, the detection step including an input step of inputting a plan, the detection step of detecting location information of the moving subject operating the data terminal; an analysis step of comparing the starting point and the ending point specified in the travel plan and analyzing the usage status of transportation by the mobile entity operating the data terminal; and based on the analysis result of the analysis step, the data is A calculation step of calculating a fee that can be obtained free of charge or partially free of charge by the mobile entity operating the terminal, and the cost calculated by the calculation step can be used for the price paid by the mobile entity. The method is characterized in that it includes an issuing step of issuing an index to the application.

(17) A cost burden reduction method for a cost burden reduction system including a server device that communicates with a data terminal operated by a mobile subject via a predetermined communication medium and provides a platform compatible with an application operated on the data terminal. an acquisition step of acquiring location information of the moving subject operating the data terminal, executed by the server device; the location information acquired by the acquisition step; and the movement via the data terminal. an analysis step of analyzing the usage status of transportation by the moving subject operating the data terminal by comparing the starting point and the ending point specified in the travel plan input by the subject; and based on the analysis result of the analysis step. a calculation step of calculating a fee that can be obtained free of charge or partially free of charge by the mobile subject who operates the data terminal, and converting the cost calculated in the calculation step into a price paid by the mobile subject. The method is characterized in that it includes a step of issuing an indicator to the application as an index that can be used regularly.

Each of the above embodiments assumes a system that includes a service provider, but the system collects advertising expenses from the service provider, and the main person staying in the target area input as a destination in the travel plan. In some cases, it may be desirable to build a system that allows local governments that have influence over economic distribution to easily participate by feeding back information that can be expected to have economic effects to local governments as a system that acquires information from movement information.
Therefore, assuming the above-mentioned system, it is also within the scope of this system to use support funds that local governments independently support for local revitalization as sources, and government support funds such as the Go To campaign.

2-1 to 2-N Data terminals 3-1 to 3-N Data terminals 4-1 to 4-N Data terminals 6 Server device 9 Travel plan database 14-1 Platform 14-2 Acquisition section 14-3 Analysis section 14- 4 Calculation section 14-5 Publishing section 14-6 Notification section

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1. A cost burden reduction system in which a data terminal operated by a mobile subject and a server device that provides a platform corresponding to an application operated on the data terminal communicate via a predetermined communication medium, the system comprising:
   The data terminal is
   A display section;
   an input means for inputting a travel plan including at least a destination registered in association with a mode of transportation entered by the moving entity while displaying a user interface provided by the application on the display unit;
   The server device includes:
   acquisition means for acquiring location information of the moving subject operating the data terminal;
   analysis means for comparing the location information acquired by the acquisition means with the starting point and ending point specified in the travel plan, and analyzing the usage status of transportation by the moving subject operating the data terminal; ,
   Calculation means for calculating a fee that can be earned free of charge or partially free of charge by the mobile subject operating the data terminal based on the analysis result by the analysis means;
   issuing means for issuing the cost calculated by the calculating means to the application as an index that can be used for the price paid by the moving entity;
   A cost burden reduction system characterized by:
2. The server device includes:
   comprising a notification means for notifying the application installed on the data terminal of mission achievement information based on the analysis result by the analysis means,
   The data terminal is
   The application acquires the mission achievement information notified from the server device, and includes an update unit for updating the progress status of condition list items listed on the user interface.
   The cost burden reduction system according to claim 1, characterized in that:
3. The source of the index, which is issued by the issuing means and which can be used to cover the price paid by the mobile entity, is determined by agreement with a public entity that has jurisdiction over the service provider;
   The cost burden reduction system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that:
4. When the moving entity travels using a predetermined means of transportation, the total amount of the expenses issued by the issuing means is calculated when the total travel distance using the means of transportation converges within a preset distance range. and the case where the total travel distance using the transportation facility does not converge to a preset distance range,
   The cost burden reduction system according to claim 1, characterized in that:
5. The data terminal is
   When the application is started, an indicator that can be used to cover the price paid by the mobile entity that can be made free or partially free is identifiably displayed at a specific position on the user interface displayed on the display unit;
   The cost burden reduction system according to claim 1, characterized in that:
6. The server device includes:
   imaging means for capturing an image of the moving subject passing through a ticket gate installed by the predetermined transportation facility;
   receiving means for receiving movement information in which characteristic data of face information of the moving subject imaged by the imaging means and identification code are linked each time the moving subject passes through the ticket gate;
   The acquisition means acquires the position information where the moving subject operating the data terminal moves according to the travel plan from the plurality of pieces of movement information received by the reception means.
   The cost burden reduction system according to claim 1.
7. The acquisition means is configured to transmit gate information, which is notified based on detecting that the data terminal operated by the moving subject passes through a ticket gate installed by the predetermined transportation facility, regarding the starting point and the ending point. Obtained as the location information,
   The cost burden reduction system according to claim 1, characterized in that:
8. The acquisition means may transmit gate information, which is notified based on detecting that the electronic card carried by the moving subject passes through a ticket gate installed by the predetermined transportation facility, to the gate information regarding the starting point and the ending point. Obtained as location information,
   The cost burden reduction system according to claim 1.
9. The acquisition means detects that the moving subject carrying the data terminal passes near the ticket gate installed by the predetermined transportation facility by reading the data terminal equipped with a close proximity wireless communication function. , acquired as the position information regarding the starting point and the ending point,
   7. The cost burden reduction system according to claim 6.
10. The acquisition means detects that the moving subject carrying the data terminal passes through the ticket gate installed by the predetermined transportation facility by reading the data terminal equipped with a close proximity wireless communication function, Obtaining as the position information regarding the starting point and the ending point;
    7. The cost burden reduction system according to claim 6.
11. The server device includes:
    registration means for linking face image information of the moving subject uploaded from the data terminal carried by the moving subject to an account and registering it in a database;
    detection means for detecting face image information transmitted from an imaging device installed close to a ticket gate of the transportation facility and position information acquired from the data terminal carried by the moving subject;
    a specifying unit for specifying the position information to which the moving subject registered in the database moves based on the position information and the face image information detected by the detection unit;
    The acquisition means acquires the position information to which the moving subject identified by the identification means moves.
    The cost burden reduction system according to claim 1, characterized in that:
12. The transportation facility includes at least one of a railway transportation facility that uses railways, a land transportation facility that uses roads, a waterway transportation facility that uses waterways, and an air transportation facility that uses air routes.
    The cost burden reduction system according to claim 1, characterized in that:
13. A cost burden reduction system in which a data terminal operated by a mobile subject and a server device that provides a platform corresponding to an application operated on the data terminal communicate via a predetermined communication medium, the system comprising:
    The data terminal is
    A display section;
    an input means for inputting a travel plan including at least a destination and a departure point registered in association with a mode of transportation entered by the moving subject while displaying a user interface provided by the application on the display unit; Prepare,
    The server device includes:
    acquisition means for acquiring location information of the moving subject operating the data terminal;
    Analysis of comparing the location information acquired by the acquisition means with the destination and departure point specified in the travel plan to analyze the usage status of transportation by the mobile entity operating the data terminal. means and
    Calculation means for calculating a fee that can be earned free of charge or partially free of charge by the mobile subject operating the data terminal based on the analysis result by the analysis means;
    issuing means for issuing to the application an index for returning the cost calculated by the calculation means to the moving entity;
    A cost burden reduction system characterized by:
14. A cost burden reduction system including a server device that communicates with a data terminal operated by a mobile subject via a predetermined communication medium and provides a platform compatible with an application operated on the data terminal,
    The server device includes:
    acquisition means for acquiring location information of the moving subject operating the data terminal;
    The moving subject operating the data terminal compares the location information acquired by the acquiring means with the starting point and ending point specified in the travel plan input by the moving subject via the data terminal. An analysis means for analyzing the usage status of transportation facilities,
    Calculation means for calculating a fee that can be earned free of charge or partially free of charge by the mobile subject operating the data terminal based on the analysis result by the analysis means;
    issuing means for issuing the cost calculated by the calculating means to the application as an index that can be used for the price paid by the moving entity;
    A cost burden reduction system characterized by:
15. A cost burden reduction system including a server device that communicates with a data terminal operated by a mobile subject via a predetermined communication medium and provides a platform compatible with an application operated on the data terminal,
    The server device includes:
    acquisition means for acquiring location information of the moving subject operating the data terminal;
    The movement operates the data terminal by comparing the location information acquired by the acquisition means with the destination and departure point specified in the travel plan input by the moving subject via the data terminal. an analysis means for analyzing the use of transportation by the subject;
    Calculation means for calculating a fee that can be earned free of charge or partially free of charge by the mobile subject operating the data terminal based on the analysis result by the analysis means;
    issuing means for issuing to the application an index for returning the cost calculated by the calculation means to the moving entity;
    A cost burden reduction system characterized by:
16. A cost burden reduction method for a cost burden reduction system in which a data terminal operated by a mobile entity and a server device providing a platform corresponding to an application operated on the data terminal communicate via a predetermined communication medium. hand,
    executed by the data terminal;
    an input step of inputting a travel plan including at least a destination registered in association with a mode of transportation entered by the moving entity while displaying a user interface provided by the application on a display unit;
    executed by the server device,
    a detection step of detecting location information of the moving subject operating the data terminal;
    an analysis step of comparing the location information detected in the detection step with the starting point and ending point specified in the travel plan to analyze the usage status of transportation by the mobile entity operating the data terminal; ,
    a calculation step of calculating a fee that can be earned free of charge or partially free of charge by the mobile entity operating the data terminal, based on the analysis result of the analysis step;
    an issuance step of issuing the cost calculated in the calculation step to the application as an index that can be used for the price paid by the moving entity;
    A cost burden reduction method of a cost burden reduction system characterized by the following.
17. A cost burden reduction method for a cost burden reduction system including a server device that communicates with a data terminal operated by a mobile subject via a predetermined communication medium and provides a platform compatible with an application operated on the data terminal, the method comprising:
    executed by the server device,
    an acquisition step of acquiring location information of the mobile entity operating the data terminal;
    The moving subject operating the data terminal compares the location information obtained in the obtaining step with the starting point and ending point specified in the travel plan input by the moving subject via the data terminal. an analysis step for analyzing the usage status of transportation facilities;
    a calculation step of calculating a fee that can be earned free of charge or partially free of charge by the mobile entity operating the data terminal, based on the analysis result of the analysis step;
    an issuance step of issuing the cost calculated in the calculation step to the application as an index that can be used for the price paid by the moving entity;
    A cost burden reduction method of a cost burden reduction system characterized by the following.