JP2002042181A - Ticket-vending machine, ticket-vending method, and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technology capable of realizing a payment procedure carried out by a ticket subscriber and dispensing information deeply related to a service given by a ticket. SOLUTION: A ticket-vending machine is provided with a ticket vending information inputting means for inputting ticket vending information for vending a ticket, a charge payment means making a payment for the ticket charge on the basis of the ticket vending information, a real ticket vending means vending a real ticket on the basis of the inputted ticket vending information, and a traffic information outputting means capable of computing traffic information to a service location for receiving the service related to the vended real ticket and outputting it. Instead of the traffic information, advertisement information deeply related to the service given by the ticket may be used.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technique related to ticket issuance for issuing a real ticket for a service reserved by some means such as telephone or the Internet. More specifically, with regard to ticket issuance using an automatic teller machine (ATM) or the like, a function for notifying information on transportation to a base where an actual service is provided and advertisement of a product or service at the base. The present invention relates to a ticket issuance technique to which is added.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a technique related to the present invention, "ATM
When the prior art was investigated using the keywords “x ticket x station”, 5 cases were extracted. Among them, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 10-134129 provides a technology that can apply the IC card-related technology to complete the reservation of the ticket and the settlement of the ticket all at once.

As an invention in which the automatic teller machine has a ticket transaction function, JP-A-8-263726 allows a refund or change of a ticket, and restricts a ticket issuing function during congestion. We are trying to improve it by providing a function to do it.

[0004]

However, if the automatic teller machine has a ticket reservation function, the burden of accessing various databases and calculating data processing increases. Although the performance of the hardware is improving and the price is decreasing, the total processing speed is limited because there are steps that cannot be omitted, such as data to be entered by the ticket subscriber and confirmation work. In addition, there is a service that adopts a reservation settlement mechanism in which only reservations are accepted and payment is made at the service base, but obtaining a physical ticket as a physical entity that awards the reservation contents is a reservation This gives the user a sense of security that the reservation work is completed, and makes it easy for the service provider to confirm.

[0005] By the way, since a ticket promises to be exchanged for a service provided in a determined time and space, even if a ticket is obtained, the ticket is transferred to a space provided with the service at a predetermined time. Must arrive. However, there has not been provided a technique for linking the provision of information regarding movement to the space with the issuance of the ticket.

[0006] Further, although advertisements are frequently posted in empty space on the ticket surface or in the packaging of tickets, the relevance to the tickets is small and the advertising effect is not large.

An object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of performing a settlement procedure by a ticket reservation person and providing information closely related to a service base provided by the ticket. is there. Claim 1
It is an object of the present invention to provide a ticket issuing apparatus capable of performing a settlement procedure by a ticket reserving person and providing information closely related to a service base provided by the ticket. Another object of the present invention is to provide a ticket issuing method capable of performing a settlement procedure by a ticket subscriber and providing information closely related to a service base provided by the ticket. is there. A further object of the present invention is to provide a computer program for issuing tickets that can perform settlement procedures by ticket reservationrs and provide information closely related to the service base provided by the ticket. To provide.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a technique capable of providing information that is closely related to ticket payment, actual ticket issuance, and a service base provided by the ticket. provide.

The invention according to claim 1 is an apparatus for issuing a ticket in exchange for a service, wherein ticketing information input means for inputting ticketing information for issuing a ticket, and a ticket price based on the ticketing information. Calculate the payment settlement means for settlement, the real ticket issuing means for issuing a real ticket based on the entered ticketing information, and the transportation information to the service base for receiving the service related to the real ticket to be issued. And a traffic information output means capable of outputting the ticket information.

(Glossary) "Service" is a service provided in a specified time and space, for example, provision of means of transportation such as an aircraft or a ship, provision of entertainment such as a theater or concert, and the like. . The "ticketing information" is, for example, information for specifying a service reserved by a separate means, for example, a reservation reference number. The “payment means” means a means for settingtle the ticket price by providing a function of transferring the ticket price by a reservation person, a function of settingtle the ticket price by a credit card, and the like. More specifically, the customer is prompted to select a desired payment method, and the necessary payment operation is instructed, and based on the input data, the settlement credit is received and the settlement result is received to execute the settlement. This is a means for performing

[0011] "Real ticket" refers to a real ticket that promises to be exchanged for a service. For example, if it is an air ticket, it is a ticket that can be inserted into a check-in machine. The output means referred to as "traffic information output means" is, for example, an output device such as a CRT or a liquid crystal display used for guiding cash transactions when outputting as an image, and a printer when printing on a paper medium. And so on. The printer may be used also as a real ticket issuing means, or may output to another paper medium. As specified in claim 5, it may be printed together with a receipt and a payment certificate.

[0012] The "ticket issuing device" has a price settlement function,
A device provided with a ticket issuing function, specifically, an A having an extension unit such as a printing function.
TM. "Transportation information" means, for example, when a ticket is issued as a real ticket, the transportation to the airport, which is the service base for boarding the aircraft indicated in the ticket, will arrive at the service base This is information to be notified including the time.

(Operation) First, the ticketing information input providing means,
An input means for inputting ticketing information for ticketing is provided. A person who has reserved a ticket by another means inputs ticketing information by the provided input means. Based on the input ticketing information, the price settlement means settles the ticket price, and the real ticket issuing means issues a real ticket. On the other hand, the traffic information output means calculates and outputs the transportation means information up to the service base for receiving the service related to the real ticket to be issued.

(Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 is an apparatus for issuing a ticket in exchange for a service, wherein ticketing information input means for inputting ticketing information for issuing a ticket, and A payment settlement means for settling the ticket price based on the ticket information, a real ticket issuing means for issuing a real ticket based on the input ticketing information, and an advertisement information closely related to a service provided by the real ticket to be issued is calculated. The present invention relates to a ticket issuing device provided with an advertisement information output means capable of outputting the same.

The “advertisement information closely related to the service provided by the real ticket” is, for example, advertisement information regarding a merchandise sales business, a service business, and the like that are operating near a service base. Also, for example, when issuing an air ticket as a real ticket, a product sales business or a service business operating near the place of departure or arrival, or a service business that complements the air service, such as a parcel delivery service, This is advertising information about a drug sales business for motion sickness.

(Operation) First, the ticketing information input providing means,
An input means for inputting ticketing information for ticketing is provided. A person who has reserved a ticket by another means inputs ticketing information by the provided input means. Based on the input ticketing information, the price settlement means settles the ticket price, and the real ticket issuing means issues a real ticket. On the other hand, the advertisement information output means calculates and outputs advertisement information closely related to the service provided by the real ticket to be issued.

(Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 limits the ticket issuing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 and 2, and the price settlement means uses a procedure for debiting the ticket price. A card reader that reads customer identification information stored in a possible customer card, a withdrawal calculation unit that determines whether or not debit is possible based on the customer identification information read by the card reader;
The present invention relates to a ticket issuing device including: a settlement execution unit that executes settlement when the withdrawal calculation unit determines that the withdrawal is possible.

(Explanation of terms) A "customer card" is a card capable of confirming the customer, a magnetic card used in an automatic teller machine, an IC card containing a memory chip as a recording medium, and an optical card as a recording medium. Optical IC including recording unit
Cards. The automatic teller machine confirms the identity of the person who inserted the customer card using a personal identification number or the like.

(Operation) In payment, a card reader reads customer identification information stored in a customer card from which a ticket payment can be withdrawn. Then, the withdrawal calculating means determines whether or not the withdrawal is possible based on the customer identification information read by the card reader. The settlement executing means executes the settlement when it is determined that the debit is possible.

(Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 limits the ticket issuing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 and 3, and provides a service base for receiving a service related to a real ticket. The traffic information output means is provided with a departure point input means for inputting a departure point to the ticket processing apparatus, and the traffic information output means calculates and outputs transportation means information from the departure point to the service base.

(Explanation of terms) The "departure point" is, for example,
If you are departing from home, it is the nearest station at home, and if you are departing from work, it is the nearest station at that workplace. If the customer's home address or work location can be specified in the "customer identification information" described in claim 3, the specified home address or work location is output to the customer. Only the user may select it, and if it is not good, input may be made again.

(Operation) It is assumed that the departure point to the service base for receiving the service related to the real ticket is input by the departure point input means. Then, the traffic information output means calculates and outputs the transportation information from the departure point to the service base. The customer must move to the service base in order to receive the service related to the real ticket, but can obtain information on the means of transportation from the departure place in advance.

(Claim 5) The invention according to claim 5 limits the ticket issuing device according to any one of claims 1, 3, and 4, and the traffic information output means includes a charge The present invention relates to a ticket issuing device which is to be printed together with a settlement receipt.

(Operation) The receipt of the payment for the service is
Until the service is received, there is a possibility of refund, so the possibility of being destroyed is small. If information about transportation is output to such a receipt, it is highly likely that you will have it just before receiving the service. Therefore, it is useful information for the customer receiving the service.

(Claim 6) The invention according to claim 6 limits the ticket issuing apparatus according to any one of claims 1, 3, 4, and 5 to output traffic information. The present invention relates to a ticket issuing apparatus provided with a coupon issuing means capable of issuing a coupon of a transportation facility related to the output of the means.

(Explanation of Terms) The “coupon” may be a free ticket or a discount ticket. Tickets may be exchanged for tickets at ticket gates or at train stations, or tickets may be taken directly to ticket gates. Further, the ticket may be provided integrally with the real ticket. In that case, any of those that are easy to separate and those that have a display of “coupon” may be used.

(Operation) Along with the output by the traffic information output means, the coupon ticket issuing means issues a coupon of a transportation organization related to the output of the traffic information output means. The coupon is
For customers who have obtained a real ticket, it will be convenient when using the transportation, and as a provider of the transportation, there is an increased possibility that the transportation will be used, so both sides will benefit. is there.

(Claim 7) The invention according to claim 7 limits the ticket issuing device according to any one of claims 2 and 3, and the advertisement information output means includes a receipt for payment. The present invention relates to a ticket issuing device to be printed together with the ticket.

(Operation) The receipt of the payment for the service is:
Until the service is received, there is a possibility of refund, so the possibility of being destroyed is small. If the advertisement information information is output to such a receipt, it is highly likely that the user has the information immediately before receiving the service. Therefore, the advertisement is useful information for the customer who receives the service by the real ticket, and is an advertisement that may increase the hit rate for the advertiser.

(Claim 8) The invention according to claim 8 limits the ticket issuing apparatus according to any one of claims 2, 3 and 7 to the output of the advertisement information output means. The present invention relates to a ticket issuing device including a coupon issuing means capable of issuing such a coupon.

(Function) Along with the output by the traffic information output means, the coupon issuing means issues a coupon ticket related to the output of the advertisement information output means. The coupon will be convenient for the customer who has obtained the real ticket when or after receiving the real ticket service, and the advertiser of the advertisement will be more likely to use the coupon, There are advantages.

(Claim 9) The invention according to claim 9 is a method for issuing a ticket in exchange for a service. That is, a ticketing information input procedure for inputting ticketing information for ticketing, a price settlement procedure for settingtle a ticket price based on the ticketing information, and a real ticket for issuing a real ticket based on the input ticketing information. The present invention relates to a ticket issuing method including: a ticket issuing procedure; and a traffic information output procedure capable of calculating and outputting transportation means information to a service base for receiving a service related to a real ticket to be issued.

The invention according to claim 10 is a method for issuing a ticket in exchange for a service. That is, a ticketing information input procedure for inputting ticketing information for ticketing, a price settlement procedure for settingtle a ticket price based on the ticketing information, and a real ticket for issuing a real ticket based on the input ticketing information. The present invention relates to a ticket issuing method including a ticket issuing procedure, and an advertisement information output procedure capable of calculating and outputting advertisement information closely related to a service provided by a real ticket to be issued.

The invention according to claim 11 is a recording medium in which a program for issuing a ticket for service to a computer is recorded. The program includes a ticketing information input procedure for inputting ticketing information for ticketing, a payment settlement procedure for settingtle the ticket price based on the ticketing information, and a real ticket issuance based on the input ticketing information. This is a program including a real ticket issuing procedure and a traffic information output procedure capable of calculating and outputting transportation means information to a service base for receiving a service related to a real ticket to be issued.

Here, the "recording medium" is a medium capable of carrying a program that cannot occupy space by itself, and includes, for example, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, a hard disk, a CD-ROM, an MO ( Magneto-optical disk), DVD-ROM, PD and the like.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recording medium storing a program for issuing a ticket for service to a computer. The program includes a ticketing information input procedure for inputting ticketing information for ticketing, a payment settlement procedure for settingtle the ticket price based on the ticketing information, and a real ticket issuance based on the input ticketing information. The program includes a real ticket issuing procedure, and an advertisement information output procedure capable of calculating and outputting advertisement information closely related to a service provided by the real ticket to be issued.

[0037]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to embodiments and drawings. The drawings used here are FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing the second embodiment.

(First Embodiment) A first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. The ATM terminal device (automatic teller machine) according to the present embodiment is, for example, a store of a business establishment (company or the like), a financial institution (bank or the like),
It is installed in a convenience store, a supermarket store, a department store, a shopping street, a railway station, an airport and the like, and its vicinity. As shown in FIG. 1, a customer specific information input unit, a real ticket issuing device as an extension unit, and other information output devices are provided.

The person holding the customer identification card makes a reservation for an air service from Osaka Itami Airport to Tokyo Haneda on July 10 by means other than the ATM according to the present embodiment, such as telephone or the Internet. It is assumed that a “reservation number” has been acquired at the time of the reservation. Although the ATM may have a reservation function, the ATM according to the present embodiment does not have the reservation function.

The aviation service subscriber inserts the customer identification card into the ATM. Then, when the customer identification card records address data, name data, and the like, the ATM reads those data. Thereafter, the user starts the operation interactively while watching the display and the operation unit output to the screen on the ATM display unit. First, the user inputs and confirms the reservation contents. For example, by inputting a reservation number, the reservation information database of the airline is accessed and collated. Along with confirming the contents of the reservation, a confirmation is made as to whether or not a real ticket is to be issued.

Subsequently, it is asked whether transportation information to Osaka Itami Airport is necessary. If the response is unnecessary, the payment is settled, a real ticket is issued, and the process ends. The payment procedure is based on a program that accepts input of payment information such as a PIN and payment method by the reservation person, accesses a payment database, and performs credit such as deposit balance inquiry using a communication line. Complete by doing.

If the user responds that transportation information to Osaka Itami Airport is necessary, a screen for inputting the starting station is displayed. Here, when the address data is known from the customer identification card, the nearest station of the address is displayed first, and the user is asked to select “Yes / No”. When "No" is selected, a route map or the like is displayed for selection, or an input screen for inputting a station name is displayed. Here, suppose "Umeda Station" which is the nearest station of the workplace
Will be described later assuming that has been selected.

When the Umeda station is input, the traffic information calculation program provided in the ATM accesses the transportation information database. Then, the same railway company as Umeda Station will take you to Osaka Hotaru Itami Airport, the nearest station to Osaka Itami Airport, and a monorail that will take you to the airport if you change trains at that hotaruike station. Then, the boarding time at Umeda Station, the transfer time at Hotarugaike Station, the arrival time at the airport, and the like, which are calculated backward from the departure time of the aircraft, are extracted from the transportation information database and output to the printer together with the receipt.

By the above operation, the reservation person can obtain the actual ticket and the information of the transportation system to the airport. From the uncertain state of the reservation, it is possible to obtain a confirmed state after the payment has been completed, and it is not necessary to panic on the day of using the air service.

Although not shown, it is assumed that the receipt printed with transportation information includes a voucher for a discount ride on a monorail from Umeda Station to Hotaruike Station. As a result, those who have obtained a real ticket can get the economic benefits of transportation to the airport, and as a transportation provider, they can increase the probability of getting on a discount ticket voucher it can.

(Second Embodiment) A second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the ATM is connected to the regional advertisement information database, and that the output from the printer is not the transportation information but the regional advertisement information.

It is assumed that the airline ticket obtained by the reserving person by the ATM according to the present embodiment is from Tokyo Haneda to Fukuoka. The ATM has installed therein an advertisement information calculation program that reads a departure point and an arrival point based on an air ticket and reads out advertisement data closely related to the departure point and the arrival point from the regional advertisement information database.

If the arrival time in Fukuoka is in the afternoon and it is confirmed that the customer's address data obtained from the customer identification card is not Fukuoka, there is a high possibility of staying in Fukuoka, so the hotel advertisement is read from the database. . Also,
Since there is a possibility of bringing souvenirs from Tokyo, the starting point, the advertisement of souvenir shops at Haneda Airport is read from the database. Then, they are output to a printer together with a receipt.

It is not essential that the address data of the customer be obtained from the customer identification card. The ATM may be operated to select the advertisement to be output based on the information obtained, but if there are many advertisers, the contract contents such as raising or lowering the probability of outputting the advertisement according to the advertisement fee Can be changed. By printing coupons that can be used at the advertiser's store, the effectiveness of the advertisement will increase.

According to the first and second embodiments described above, since the ticket reservation function is omitted, the configuration is simplified. At the same time, the processing time is shortened, the use time per person of the person using the apparatus is shortened, and the waiting time is reduced. In addition, a physical ticket as a physical entity that awards the contents of the reservation can be obtained, giving the reservation person a sense of security that the reservation work is completed, and the service provider can easily confirm.

As for the transportation information, detailed information such as location information of toilets and escalators in the station premises, vehicle numbers convenient for transfer, and the like may be printed out. Similarly, as for the advertisement data, the location of the store related to the advertisement may be illustrated or printed out.

[0052]

According to the invention as set forth in claims 1 to 8, there is provided a ticket issuing apparatus capable of performing a settlement procedure by a ticket reservation person and providing information closely related to a service base provided by the ticket. We were able to. According to the ninth and tenth aspects of the present invention, it is possible to provide a ticket issuing method capable of performing a settlement procedure by a ticket reservation person and providing information closely related to a service base provided by the ticket. did it. Further, according to the inventions set forth in claims 11 and 12, a computer program for ticket issuance capable of performing a settlement procedure by a ticket subscriber and providing information closely related to a service base provided by the ticket is provided. Could be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a second embodiment.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (71) Applicant 000000295 Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. 1-7-12 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo (72) Inventor Yoshiaki Shiraki 1-1-16 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Hankyu Corporation Inside Iron Corporation (72) Inventor Koichi Saeki 2-1-11 Jonan, Ikeda-shi, Osaka Inside Bank Ikeda Corporation (72) Inventor Toru Akashi 1-1-4, Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka Station Network Inc. Kansai (72) Inventor Hideo Sumiyoshi 1-7-12 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.F-term (reference)

Claims (12)

[Claims] Claims 1. An apparatus for issuing a ticket in exchange for a service, comprising: ticketing information input means for inputting ticketing information for ticketing; and price settlement for settlement of a ticket price based on the ticketing information. Means, real ticket issuing means for issuing a real ticket based on the input ticketing information, and traffic information capable of calculating and outputting transportation means information to a service base for receiving a service relating to the real ticket to be issued. A ticket issuing device comprising output means. 2. An apparatus for issuing a ticket in exchange for a service, comprising: ticketing information input means for inputting ticketing information for ticketing; and price settlement for settlement of a ticket price based on the ticketing information. Means, real ticket issuing means for issuing a real ticket based on the input ticketing information, and advertisement information output means capable of calculating and outputting advertisement information closely related to a service provided by the real ticket to be issued. Ticket issuing device equipped. 3. A card settlement device comprising: a card reader for reading customer identification information stored on a customer card capable of withdrawing a ticket price; and whether or not the card reader can be debited based on the customer identification information read by the card reader. The ticket issuing device according to claim 1, further comprising: a withdrawal calculation unit configured to determine whether the withdrawal is possible, and a settlement execution unit configured to execute settlement when the withdrawal calculation unit determines that the withdrawal is possible. 4. A vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a departure point input means for inputting a departure point to a service base for receiving a service related to the real ticket, wherein the traffic information output means calculates transportation means information from the departure point to the service base. The ticket issuing device according to claim 1, wherein the ticket is issued. 5. The ticket issuing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said traffic information output means is printed together with a receipt for payment. 6. The coupon issuing means according to claim 1, further comprising a coupon issuing means capable of issuing a coupon of a transportation facility related to the output of the traffic information output means. Ticket issuing device. 7. The advertisement information output means is printed together with a payment settlement receipt.
The ticket issuing device according to any one of the above. 8. A system according to claim 2, further comprising a coupon issuing means capable of issuing a coupon relating to the output of the advertisement information output means.
The ticket issuing device according to claim 3. 9. A method for issuing a ticket in exchange for a service, comprising: a ticket issuing information inputting step for inputting ticketing information for issuing a ticket; a price settlement procedure for settingtling a ticket price based on the ticketing information. , A real ticket issuing procedure for issuing a real ticket based on the input ticket issuing information, and a traffic information output procedure capable of calculating and outputting information on a transportation facility to a service base for receiving a service related to the real ticket to be issued. A ticket issuing method that includes: 10. A method of issuing a ticket in exchange for a service, comprising: a ticket issuing information inputting step for inputting ticketing information for issuing a ticket; and a price settlement procedure for settingtling a ticket price based on the ticketing information. A real ticket issuing procedure for issuing a real ticket based on the input ticket issuing information; and an advertisement information outputting procedure capable of calculating and outputting advertising information closely related to a service provided by the real ticket to be issued. Ticket issuance method. 11. A recording medium which records a program for issuing a ticket in exchange for a service to a computer, the program comprising: a ticketing information input procedure for inputting ticketing information for ticketing; , A payment settlement procedure to settle the ticket price based on the ticketing information, a real ticket issuing procedure to issue a real ticket based on the input ticketing information, and a service base for receiving services related to the real ticket to be issued And a traffic information output procedure capable of calculating and outputting the traffic information. 12. A recording medium recording a program for issuing a ticket for exchange for a service to a computer, the program comprising: a ticketing information input procedure for inputting ticketing information for ticketing; , A payment settlement procedure for paying the ticket price based on the ticketing information, a real ticket issuing procedure for issuing a real ticket based on the input ticketing information, and advertisement information closely related to the service provided by the real ticket to be issued. And a computer-readable recording medium as a program including an advertisement information output procedure capable of calculating and outputting the same.