JP2002032865A - Fee clearing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fee clearing system which enables to simplify fee clearance and related services in a facility without lowering the security of the system and also to improve the system reliability. SOLUTION: A reception terminal for entrance 6 issues an ID card and an ID tag to which a specific card ID information and a specific tag ID information are correspondingly recorded by a QR code according to inputted deposits. A customer carries the ID tag by wearing a wrist band to which the ID tag is attached and holds the ID card which is in the state that it is hard to lose. Payment of purchase fees at a vending machine 16 and a stand, unlocking a locker 19, and clearance of deposits at a clearance terminal and the like are possible only by the ID tag, and the ID card is used for preparing unlocking the locker and disabling the ID tag at the time of having lost the ID tag.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fee settlement system for reconciling a fee to be paid by a customer in a facility using ID information recorded on an identification tag carried by the customer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in a recreational facility equipped with a hot spring, a sports facility, a shopping facility, etc., cashless processing of settlement of usage charges within the facility (facility use fee, purchase price in the facility, etc.) is realized. In order to realize simplification of business related thereto, various fee settlement systems have been considered. As an example of such a fee settlement system, conventionally, for example, Japanese Patent Publication No. 8-3
A bar code card system described in Japanese Patent No. 1175 is provided.

[0003] In this system, when a predetermined amount of money is inserted into a ticket issuing device provided near an entrance, a main card and a jib card which can be separated through a perforation are issued from the ticket issuing device. On the main card and the jib card, predetermined information is printed as a bar code at the reception of the facility. The barcode information and the input amount information printed in this way are stored in a state where they are associated with each other in an amount adjustment unit that performs bidirectional communication with the barcode printing device. At this time, the barcodes printed on the main card and the jib card are the same. The customer separates the jib card from the main card, mounts the jib card in a state of being stored in a wristband worn by the customer, and separately holds the main card. When the customer pays for the use of the facilities in the facility (such as a restaurant meal fee, rental equipment rental fee, etc.), the bar code on the jib card attached to the wristband is placed in the facility use payment place. Have the barcode reader installed read it. The money amount settlement unit collects by deducting the usage charge of the equipment from the money amount information corresponding to the bar code information read by the bar code reader. In addition, if the customer loses the wristband, the money settlement section based on the barcode printed on the main card held by the customer, based on the barcode printed on the maincard, manages all the money movement corresponding to the barcode. The configuration is such that prohibition control can be performed. It should be noted that the final payment of money when leaving the facility is performed by a payment device provided near the exit.

[0004]

In the above conventional configuration, since the same barcode is printed on the main card and the jib card, the facility can be used even with the main card on the system, so that the main card is lost or lost. If stolen, there was a problem with security, such as the main card could be abused. Particularly, in practice, it is easy to notice the loss of the jib card stored in the wristband, but it is difficult to notice the loss or theft of the main card, and the problem of abuse of the main card is likely to increase. In addition, the amount of information that can be recorded on the main card and the jib card by the barcode is limited, and a reading error due to the contamination or damage of the barcode is likely to occur, resulting in poor system reliability.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to reduce the usage fee in a facility and to simplify the related business without lowering the security of the system. It is an object of the present invention to provide a fee settlement system which can be realized and at the same time can improve the reliability of the system.

[0006]

To achieve the above object, the means described in claim 1 can be adopted. According to this means, the customer (facility user) receives the identification card and the identification tag associated with the identification card on a one-to-one basis through the issuing device. In this case, the identification card records information that can identify the corresponding identification tag and card ID information including the unique code in a two-dimensional code, and the identification tag has the information and the unique code that can identify the corresponding identification code. Is recorded in a two-dimensional code. The customer who has received the identification card and the identification tag holds the identification card in a state where it cannot be easily lost, and at any time, the identification tag can be read by the two-dimensional code reader installed in the facility with the two-dimensional code recorded on the identification tag. Carry in a readable state.

[0007] From this state, when the customer uses facilities that require payment of the usage fee in the facility, the two-dimensional code recorded on the identification tag carried by the customer is read by the two-dimensional code for fee payment. Read by device. When the two-dimensional code read in this way is tag ID information, the control means permits the use of the facility and integrates the charge rate of the facility with the tag ID information. To be stored.

[0008] Therefore, it is possible to collectively adjust the usage charge of each customer based on the accumulated charge data stored as described above, thereby simplifying the usage charge adjustment processing in the facility and the related operations. Can be realized. In this case, the control means is configured to permit the use of the facility only when the two-dimensional code read by the two-dimensional code reader for fee payment is the tag ID information recorded on the identification tag. The equipment cannot be used with an identification card that corresponds one-to-one with the identification tag. Even if the identification card is lost or stolen, the identification card can be misused by a malicious third party. Is less likely to occur. Further, when the identification tag is lost, it is possible to perform a process of invalidating the identification tag by using an identification card corresponding one-to-one with the identification tag, thereby improving the security of the system. . Further, an error correction function can be easily added to a two-dimensional code indicating tag ID information or card ID information.
It is possible to reduce the possibility of a reading error caused by the contamination or breakage, and to improve the reliability of the system.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when a customer reads a two-dimensional code recorded on an identification tag or a two-dimensional code recorded on an identification card by a two-dimensional code reader for settlement, The control means performs the settlement of the usage fee of each customer based on the accumulated fee data through the settlement terminal based on the tag ID information or the card ID information in the read two-dimensional code. Therefore, the settlement of the usage fee of each customer can be completed in the facility, and the convenience on the customer side is improved.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the identification card and the identification tag are issued in a detachable connection state, it is convenient to carry them at a stage before actually using them.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the identification tag is used in a state where it is attached to a wearer (for example, a wristband or a neck strap) worn by the customer. Will be improved.

[0012] According to the means of claim 5, the identification card or identification tag carried by the customer is read by the two-dimensional code reader for entrance provided at the entrance of the facility, so that the customer enters the facility. Since the permission is automatically given through the gate, the management of the customer's entrance to the facility can be unmanned, and the business can be simplified also in this regard.

According to the means of claim 6, since the identification tag is a system that is collected when the customer leaves the facility, misuse of the identification tag can be prevented beforehand and the security as a system can be prevented. Performance is improved.

According to the means described in claim 7, a database of the facility use contents of each customer can be constructed in a state of being associated with the identification card issued to the customer, and the database is recorded on the identification card. Since the search can be performed based on the card ID information, for example, it is possible to provide each customer with a preferential treatment service that matches the facility use data. As a result, it is useful in the operation of facilities, for example, it can contribute to the increase of so-called repeaters.

According to the means of claim 8, the cell size of the two-dimensional code recorded on the identification tag carried by the customer in a state that can be read at any time by the two-dimensional code reader is recorded on the identification card. Since the size is set to be larger than the cell size of the dimensional code, the reliability of reading the two-dimensional code on the identification tag side is improved, which is advantageous for smooth operation of the system.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pay facility such as a vending machine or a restaurant and a recreation facility equipped with a locker facility for storing clothes and luggage, etc. will be described below with reference to FIGS. This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 shows a front appearance of an entrance card in which an identification card and an identification tag used in the present embodiment are integrated. In FIG. 2, the entrance card 1 has a rectangular shape formed in a size that can be easily carried (for example, a business card size), and includes an identification card 2 and a rectangular shape using a part of the area of the identification card 2. The configuration is such that identification tags 3 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence. in this case,
Between the identification card 2 and the identification tag 3, a rectangular frame-shaped separation line 4 along the outer shape of the identification tag 3 is formed in a half cut shape or a perforated shape, whereby the identification card 2 and the identification tag 3 are formed. Are in a connected state that can be separated at the separation line 4.

When the admission card 1 is issued, the identification card 2
On the other hand, card ID information including a unique code and information capable of identifying the corresponding identification tag 3 is recorded in a micro QR code 2a (hereinafter simply referred to as a QR code) which is a two-dimensional code, and the name of the recreation facility. And a character string 2b indicating the date of issuance, etc. are recorded. Further, the tag ID information including a unique code and information capable of specifying the identification card 2 corresponding to the identification tag 3 is two-dimensional. It is recorded by a QR code 3a which is a code. The recording of the QR codes 2a and 3a, the character string 2b, the numeric string 2c, and the like is performed by, for example, printing.

Here, it is assumed that the recreation facility of the present embodiment employs a system (a prepaid card system) in which the entrance card 1 is issued in response to payment of a predetermined amount. In the case of such a system, at least the following data is recorded as common information in the QR code 2a of the identification card 2 and the QR code 3a of the identification tag 3, and if necessary, Data is also recorded.

A card identification number for identifying the entrance card 1 (the identification card 2 based on this card identification number)
Can identify the one-to-one correspondence between the ID and the identification tag 3 and can identify the customer), date of issue (or may include time), deposit amount data (indicating the payment amount of the consideration) Data, and in some cases, data obtained by adding the amount of money given as a privilege to the customer to the above-mentioned payment amount), and customer age data (data indicating an age group may be used).

In the QR code 2a, at least gender data of the customer and a unique function code for the identification card 2 are recorded as information unique to the identification card 2. Further, in the QR code 3a, a unique function code for the identification tag 3 may be recorded as information unique to the identification tag 3. If the QR codes 2a and 3a can be clearly distinguished from those recorded on the identification card 2 and those recorded on the identification tag 3, the unique function code is unnecessary.

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a part related to the gist of the present invention in equipment for a recreation facility, which will be described below together with related operations. In FIG. 1, a system controller 5 (corresponding to control means) including a computer includes an entrance reception terminal 6, a vending machine terminal 7, a store terminal 8,
Restaurant terminal 9, locker control terminal 10, settlement terminal 1
1. Data is exchanged with the gate control terminal 12 via the LAN 13.

The system controller 5 includes a terminal 6
Based on the data exchange with the admission card 1 to 12, at least the issue date and time data of (the card identification number of the card ID information recorded on the issued entrance card 1 necessary for customer management) Storage of deposit amount data, age data, gender data), each admission card 1
Calculation of the accumulated charge data accompanying the use charge collection as described later through the above, calculation of the balance of the deposit amount data (initial deposit amount-accumulated charge data), and the facility use status of each customer who has the admission card 1 In addition to controlling totalization, etc., a customer management database including accumulated charge data and deposit amount balance data for each customer obtained by such control, and facility usage history (number of visits, total amount of facility usage fee) for each customer Build a history database,
It is configured to manage a locker empty list indicating the empty state of the locker 19, which will be described later.

The deposit data balance data can be calculated at any time on the basis of the deposit data and the accumulated charge data, and therefore need not be included in the customer management database.
In this embodiment, it is assumed that the deposit amount balance data is stored in real time in the customer management database. In addition, the system controller 5 can be installed outside a recreation facility (for example, a sales management center of the recreation facility).

The entrance reception terminal 6 is installed in an entrance area of a recreation facility, and reads an issuing device 14 for issuing the entrance card 1 and a two-dimensional code (a QR code in this embodiment). Reading device 15 for
And are connected. The reading device 15
Is a stationary type, for example, in a state where the identification card 2 is set, the QR code 2a recorded on the identification card 2 is read and decoded, and the decoding result is given to the entrance reception terminal 6. ing.

In this case, the entrance reception terminal 6 is connected to the reading device 1
When a predetermined amount of deposit is inserted while the QR code 2a is not read from the identification card 2 (corresponding to the case where a customer who first arrives deposits a predetermined amount of deposit), the deposit amount data Is issued through the issuing device 14. Also, the entrance reception terminal 6
When a predetermined amount of deposit is inserted while the reading device 15 reads the QR code 2a from the identification card 2 (corresponding to the case where the repeater inputs a predetermined amount of deposit), the QR code 2a in the QR code 2a is read. By searching the history database constructed on the system controller 5 side based on the card identification number, it is determined whether or not the privilege has been granted to the customer and the contents of the privilege to be granted. (For example, the addition of the amount of money to the deposit amount data) is issued through the issuing device 14.

When the admission terminal 6 issues the admission card 1, the admission terminal 6 records the card I recorded on the admission card 1.
Issuance date and time data of at least the card identification number required for customer management described above among the D information,
The deposit data, the age data, and the gender data are transmitted to the system controller 5 as card issuance data.

In this case, the system controller 5
The received card issuance data is registered (stored) in the customer management database, and a vacant locker 19 is assigned to the issued card identification number in the entrance card 1 based on the locker vacancy list of the customer. The locker number is notified to the entrance reception terminal 6 and the locker user information indicating the combination of the locker number and the card identification number is notified to the locker control terminal 10.
In response to this, the entrance reception terminal 6 notifies (notifies) the notified locker number to the customer by, for example, displaying the locker number through a display (not shown) or issuing a paper sheet on which the locker number is printed. Further, the locker control terminal 10 performs the control described below based on the notified locker user information.

When issuing the admission card 1 as described above,
An unillustrated wristband (corresponding to a wearing device) worn by the customer is lent through the issuing device 14, for example. This wristband has a structure in which the identification tag 3 can be attached in a form in which the QR code 3a recorded on the identification tag 3 can be read from outside (for example, a transparent storage portion for storing the QR code 3a in a form that can be viewed from outside is provided. Structure, or a structure in which a QR code 3a portion is housed in a state where it is exposed to the outside. Admission card 1 above
The customer who has received the identification card 3
Is cut out in a punched shape, the identification card 2 is held in a state where it is hard to be lost, and the identification tag 3 is attached to the wristband so that the QR code 3a thereof can be viewed from the outside. The identification tag 3 is carried so that the QR code 3a recorded on the identification tag 3 can be read at any time by the two-dimensional code reader installed in the facility.

Here, it is assumed that the entrance reception terminal 6 is unmanned. However, a receptionist resident in the entrance area of the recreation facility receives the deposit and checks the QR code of the card issued at the time of the previous use. By reading the 2a (a hand-held type or stationary type can be used as the reading device 15) and operating the issuing device 14, the entrance card 1 is issued and a wristband is lent. .

The plurality of vending machine terminals 7 respectively control the plurality of vending machines 16. Each vending machine 16
The QR code 3a recorded on the identification tag 3
Stationary reading device 16 for reading and decoding
a (corresponding to a charge payment two-dimensional code reader), and the read data is provided to the vending machine terminal 7. Note that a sensor for detecting the approach of a person may be provided on the front side of the vending machine 16, and the reading device 16a may be switched to the operating state only while the sensor is in the detecting state.

The vending machine terminal 7 checks whether the read data corresponds to the QR code 3a of the appropriate identification tag 3 by checking the input read data with the customer management database of the system controller 5. Judge. Specifically, it is determined whether there is a card identification number registered in the customer management database in the data read by the reading device 16a, and whether there is a unique function code for the identification tag 3 in the read data. If it is determined that there is a registered card identification number in the read data, the balance of the deposit amount data corresponding to the card identification number is equal to or more than a predetermined amount (the selling price of the cheapest product of the vending machine 16). It is determined whether or not there is.

If at least one of the above determination results is “No”, it is determined that the vending machine 16 cannot be used, for example,
Is displayed through a display (not shown) provided on the front surface of the device (a reason why the device cannot be used is also displayed if necessary). When it is determined that the data read by the reading device 16a corresponds to the QR code 3a of the appropriate identification tag 3, the merchandise selling operation of the vending machine 16 is permitted within the balance of the deposit amount data. The vending machine terminal 7
When the vending machine 16 performs a product sales operation, the system controller 5 transmits usage fee data corresponding to the selling price to the system controller 5. The usage fee data equivalent is added to the data, and the deposit amount data balance is reduced by the usage fee data equivalent.

The shop terminal 8 is configured as, for example, a POS terminal installed at a cash register of a shop in the facility, and includes a QR code 3a recorded on the identification tag 3 and a bar code (sale of the product) attached to the product. For example, a hand-held type reader 17 (corresponding to a two-dimensional code reader for payment) for reading and decoding a distribution code including a price is connected. When selling merchandise to a customer, the employee of the shop first reads the QR code 3a from the identification tag 3 attached to the wristband of the customer with the reading device 17, and then attaches the QR code 3a to the merchandise brought by the customer. An operation of reading a barcode is performed. Note that the reading device 17 may be constituted by a stationary scanner.
Further, a reading device dedicated to a barcode may be separately provided.

When the read data is input from the reader 17, the store terminal 8 checks the input data against the customer management database of the system controller 5, so that the read data is transmitted to the Q of the appropriate identification tag 3.
It is determined whether or not it corresponds to the R code 3a.
Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is a card identification number registered in the customer management database in the data read by the reading device 17 and whether or not there is a unique function code for the identification tag 3 in the read data. If the card identification number registered in the read data is found, the balance of the deposit amount data corresponding to the card identification number is equal to a predetermined amount (the selling price of the cheapest product in the shop). It is determined whether there is the above.

If at least one of the above judgment results is “No”, the fact that shopping in the store is not possible is displayed, for example, through a display (not shown) provided at the store terminal 8 (necessary). The reason for the inability to shop is also displayed.) When it is determined that the data read by the reading device 17 corresponds to the QR code 3a of the proper identification tag 3, the balance of the deposit amount data corresponding to the card identification number is displayed on the display. This allows the customer to purchase the product in the shop within the range of the deposit amount data displayed as described above.

The store terminal 8 transmits the sales price data in the barcode read from the product through the reading device 17 to the system controller 5 as usage fee data when the purchase of the product is permitted as described above. The system controller 5 that has received this adds the above usage fee data equivalent to the accumulated fee data in the customer management database and reduces the balance of the deposit amount data by the amount corresponding to the fee data. In this case, when the price of the product brought by the customer exceeds the balance of the deposit amount data, the shop terminal 8 displays this fact on the display.

In addition, an appropriate place in a recreation facility,
For example, a function of reading the QR code 3a from the identification tag 3 at the entrance of a restaurant or a restaurant to be described later, and the balance of the deposit amount data is displayed by referencing the read data to a customer management database of the system controller 5. It is desirable to provide a balance checking terminal having a function in order to improve convenience on the customer side.

The restaurant terminal 9 is configured as, for example, a POS terminal installed at a cashier counter of a restaurant in the facility, and includes a QR code 3a recorded on the identification tag 3.
For example, a handy type reader 18 (a charge payment device) for reading and decoding a QR code (a code including a price of a food item: a bar code is also possible) printed in association with a plurality of menus in a menu catalog. (Corresponding to a dimensional code reader). In this case, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the payment at the restaurant in the facility is performed by a prepaid system (for example, a system for issuing a meal ticket).

When the customer orders food, the restaurant employee first reads the QR code 3a from the identification tag 3 attached to the customer's wristband using the reader 18, and then reads the food item ordered by the customer. The operation for reading the QR code corresponding to the above from the menu catalog is performed. A dedicated stationary two-dimensional code reader for reading the QR code 3a from the identification tag 3 may be provided separately from the reader 18.

When the reading data is input from the reading device 18, the restaurant terminal 9 checks the input data against the customer management database of the system controller 5, so that the QR data of the appropriate identification tag 3 can be read. It is determined whether or not the code corresponds to the code 3a. Specifically, it is determined whether there is a card identification number registered in the customer management database in the data read by the reading device 18 and whether there is a unique function code for the identification tag 3 in the read data. If it is determined that there is a card identification number registered in the read data, the balance of the deposit amount data corresponding to the card identification number is a predetermined amount (the price of the cheapest food item in the restaurant). It is determined whether there is the above.

If at least one of the above determination results is “No”, a message that the meal in the restaurant is not possible is displayed, for example, through a display (not shown) provided at the restaurant terminal 9 (if necessary). The reason for not being able to eat is also displayed.) When it is determined that the data read by the reading device 18 corresponds to the QR code 3a of the proper identification tag 3, the balance of the deposit amount data corresponding to the card identification number is displayed on the display. As a result, the meal at the customer's restaurant is permitted within the range of the deposit amount data displayed as described above.

When the restaurant terminal 9 permits meals at the restaurant in this manner, the price in the data read by the reading device 18 (data obtained by reading a QR code corresponding to a food item ordered by the customer from the menu catalog). System controller 5 using data as usage fee data
The system controller 5 that has received it adds the usage fee data equivalent to the accumulated fee data in the customer management database,
The balance of the deposit amount data is reduced by the amount corresponding to the usage fee data. In this case, when the price of the food item ordered by the customer exceeds the balance of the deposit amount data, the restaurant terminal 9 displays the fact on the display. Also,
The restaurant terminal 9 issues a meal ticket describing a food item name or the like corresponding to the data read by the reading device 18 to the customer, and receives data such as the food item name and quantity in the kitchen (not shown). Send to

In this embodiment, the ordering dish item is specified by reading the QR code of the menu catalog with the reading device 18 installed at the cashier counter of the restaurant in the facility. Alternatively, by using a so-called handy terminal type POS terminal device carried by a restaurant employee, when a customer receives an order at a table where the customer is seated, the ordered food item is specified and the POS terminal device is used. The acquired data may be transferred to the restaurant terminal 9 by appropriate means (wireless communication means, infrared communication means, etc.). When such a POS terminal is used, it is not necessary to issue a meal ticket.

The locker control terminal 10 can control the locking and unlocking operations of the plurality of lockers 19. In this case, a door is provided at the entrance of the locker room in which a number of lockers 19 are installed, and a lock device 20 for locking the door is provided. The operation is controlled by the locker control terminal 10. Each locker 19 is configured to be automatically locked when its door is closed. Furthermore, a locker control terminal 1
0 is a stationary reading device 21 which can be used from both the outside and the inside of the locker room entrance door.
Is connected. The reading device 21 includes the identification card 2
For reading and decoding the QR code 2 a recorded in the locker control terminal 10.

An identification tag 3 is provided on the front side of each locker 19.
Is provided with a stationary reader 19a (corresponding to a two-dimensional code reader for paying a fee) for reading and decoding the QR code 3a recorded on the locker control terminal 10. Has become. A sensor for detecting the approach of a person may be provided on the front side of the locker 19, and the reading device 19a may be switched to the operating state only while the sensor is in the detecting state. Alternatively, a sensor may be provided for detecting the approach of a person facing inward, and the reading device 21 may be switched to the operating state only while the sensor is in the detecting state.

The locker control terminal 10 always keeps the lock device 20 in the locked state. When the locker user information transmitted from the system controller 5 is received as described above, the locker number in the information is stored. Is switched to a reserved state in which only the identification tag 3 in which the card identification number in the locker user information is recorded can be unlocked. In this state, when the read data is input from the reading device 21, the input data is compared with the customer management database of the system controller 5, so that the data read by the reading device 21 is the QR code of the appropriate identification card 2. Code 2a
It is determined whether or not it corresponds to. In particular,
Whether or not there is a card identification number registered in the customer management database in the data read by the reading device 21;
Further, it is determined whether or not there is a unique function code for the identification card 2 in the read data.

At least one of the above-mentioned judgment results is “No”
In other words, if a device other than the identification card 2 that records the appropriate QR code 2a for the reading device 21 is used, for example, through an alarm device (not shown) provided in the locker control terminal 10 Raise alerts to recreational facility employees. In addition, the QR code 2 of the identification card 2 in which the data read by the reading device 21 is appropriate.
If it is determined that the request corresponds to a, the lock device 20 is unlocked to allow the customer to enter the locker room. After that, various patterns can be considered for the timing of locking the lock device. In order to enhance security, for example, the lock device 20 is locked when a customer enters the locker room, and thereafter, the lock device 20 is locked. Q from the appropriate identification card 2 through the reader 21
It is desirable that the lock device 20 be unlocked again when the R code 2a is read.

When the read data is input from the reader 19a provided in the locker 19, the locker control terminal 10 transmits the card identification number in the input data and the locker number of the locker 19 from the system controller 5 side. The locker 19 is compared with the card identification number and the locker number in the received locker user information, and the corresponding locker 19 is unlocked only when both match.
As described above, the locker 19 is automatically locked when its door is closed.

The settlement terminal 11 is installed, for example, in a leaving area of a recreation facility, and reads a QR code 3 a recorded on the identification tag 3.
2 (corresponding to a two-dimensional code reader for settlement).

When the readout data is input from the reading device 22, the settlement terminal 11 checks the input data against the customer management database of the system controller 5, so that the readout data of the identification tag 3 is appropriate. It is determined whether or not it corresponds to the QR code 3a. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is a card identification number registered in the customer management database in the data read by the reading device 22 and whether there is a unique function code for the identification tag 3 in the read data. If there is a registered card identification number in the read data, it is determined whether there is a balance of deposit amount data corresponding to the card identification number.

If at least one of the above judgment results is “No”, it means that there is no deposit amount to be settled, for example,
The information is displayed through a display (not shown) provided in 1 (the reason why there is no deposit amount to be settled if necessary is also displayed). When it is determined that the data read by the reading device 22 corresponds to the QR code 3a of the appropriate identification tag 3, the customer-side integration stored in the customer management database in association with the card identification number. The charge data and the deposit amount data balance are displayed on the display unit, and the money corresponding to the balance is returned to the customer,
As a result, the customer's usage fee for each facility in the facility is settled. At this time, the identification tag 3 and the wristband are collected. Further, at the time of this settlement, it is desirable to issue a receipt on which a statement of the usage fee on the customer side is printed.

It should be noted that the processing related to the settlement of the usage fee as described above may be performed by a settlement clerk resident in the leaving area of the recreation facility, but may be unmanned. In addition, the usage fee is settled based on the identification tag 3, but may be configured based on the identification card 2. Alternatively, the usage fee may be adjusted only when both the identification card 2 and the identification tag 3 are provided. It is good also as a structure which allows the settlement of.

The gate control terminal 12 is provided for controlling an entrance gate 23 provided at the entrance of the recreation facility and an exit gate 24 provided at the exit. In this case, the entrance gate 23 is the gate control terminal 12
To selectively allow traffic in the customer's entrance direction based on a command from the customer, and to read and decode a two-dimensional code in the vicinity (particularly, at a position along the customer's entrance route). (Equivalent to a two-dimensional code reader for entrance) is installed. Exit gate 24
Is configured to selectively allow the customer to exit in the leaving direction based on a command from the gate control terminal 12.

When the read data is input from the reading device 23a on the entrance gate 23 side, the gate control terminal 12 checks the input data against the customer management database on the system controller 5 side. QR of identification tag 3 whose read data is proper
It is determined whether or not the code corresponds to the code 3a. Specifically, it is determined whether there is a card identification number registered in the customer management database in the data read by the reading device 23a, and whether there is a unique function code for the identification tag 3 in the read data. to decide.

At least one of the above judgment results is “No”
In other words, if a device other than the identification tag 3 that records the appropriate QR code 3a is used for the reader 23a, the recreation is performed through an alarm device (not shown) provided at the entrance gate 23, for example. Raise alerts to facility employees. When it is determined that the data read by the reader 23a corresponds to the QR code 3a of the appropriate identification tag 3, the entrance gate 23
Is temporarily switched to the entry enabled state to permit the customer to enter.

Here, for example, a series of flows from when a customer newly arrives at a recreation facility to when the customer leaves the facility are as shown in FIG. That is, in FIG. 3, the visiting facility user (customer) enters the admission card 1 (identification card 2 and identification tag 3) by depositing a deposit at the entrance reception terminal 6 installed in the entrance area of the recreation facility. And a wristband are received (step S1). When the entry card 1 is issued in this way, the entry reception terminal 6 transmits card issue data including the card identification number and the deposit amount data to the system controller 5 (step S2). In response, the system controller 5 registers the received card issuance data in the customer management database including the balance data of the deposit amount for each customer (step S).
3).

The system controller 5 assigns a vacant locker 19 to the issued card identification number in the entrance card 1 based on the locker vacancy list of the system controller 5, and assigns the locker number to the entrance reception terminal 6. The information is displayed to the customer and the locker user information indicating the combination of the locker number and the card identification number is notified to the locker control terminal 10 (step S4).
Then, on the locker control terminal 10 side, the door of the locker 19 corresponding to the locker number in the locker user information is
The lock state is switched to a reserved state where only the identification tag 3 in which the card identification number in the locker user information is recorded can be unlocked (step S5).

The customer who has received the entry card 1 and received the locker number notice separates the entry card 1 into the identification card 2 and the identification tag 3, holds the identification card 2 in a state in which it is hard to lose, and Is attached to a wristband, and passes through the entrance gate 23 using the identification tag 3 (step S6).

The customer unlocks the locker room entrance door using the identification card 2 and unlocks the locker 19 door of the notified locker number using the identification tag 3.
Clothes and luggage are deposited in the locker 19 (step S7). Thereafter, when the customer uses the facilities such as the vending machine 16 and the shop in the facility, the use fee is paid using the identification tag 3 (step S8). When such a usage fee is paid, the system controller 5 reduces the corresponding deposit amount data in the customer management database by the usage fee equivalent amount (step S9). The above-mentioned use of the paid facilities in the facility is performed within the range of the balance data of the deposit amount.

Thereafter, when the customer leaves, it is necessary to take out clothes, luggage and the like from the locker 19, so that the door of the locker room entrance is unlocked again using the identification card 2, and the identification tag is further removed. 3, the door of the corresponding locker 19 is unlocked and clothes and luggage are taken out (step S10). At this time, the locker control terminal 10
The locker number of the locker 19 is transmitted to the system controller 5 together with the flag indicating that the locker 19 has become empty (step S11), and the system controller 5 having received this transmits the locker number with the flag to the locker empty list. (Step S12).

Further, the customer uses the identification tag 3 at the settlement terminal 11 installed in the exit area of the recreation facility to settle the usage fee in the facility and return the identification tag 3 and the wristband. (Step S13), and then passes through the exit gate 24 (Step S14).

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. That is, based on the balance data of the deposit amount entered by the customer at the entrance reception terminal 6, it is possible to collectively settle the facility usage fee in each customer's facility, This simplifies the work involved. Further, since the settlement of the usage fee of each customer can be completed by the settlement terminal 11 in the facility, the convenience of the customer is improved. Moreover, an admission card 1 according to the deposit of the facility usage fee
The payment method is a prepaid card method, and the payment can be completed in the payment terminal 11 provided in the facility. It is possible to expect the effects such as improvement of the fee collection efficiency. In this case, it is also possible to make the processing work at the entrance reception terminal 6 and the settlement terminal 11 unmanned, and it is possible to realize a reduction in operating costs accompanying a reduction in personnel costs.

A vending machine 16 in a facility, a shop, a restaurant,
The use of the locker 19 is permitted only by the identification tag 3 carried by the customer while wearing the wristband, and the identification card 2 separately held by the customer cannot be used. Should be identification card 2
Even if the ID card 2 is lost or stolen, the possibility that the identification card 2 is misused by a malicious third party is reduced.
Further, when the identification tag 3 is lost, the process of invalidating the identification tag 3 can be performed by using the identification card 2 which has a one-to-one correspondence with the identification tag 3, thereby improving the security of the system. Become like In addition, since the identification tag 3 is a system that is collected when the customer leaves the facility, abuse of the identification tag 3 can be prevented beforehand, and the safety of the system is improved in this respect as well. become.

When the locker 19 is used, first, it is necessary to unlock the locker room entrance door with the identification card 2 and then unlock the locker 19 door with the identification tag 3, that is, the identification. Since both the card 2 and the identification tag 3 are required, the security for the management of the locker 19 is greatly improved. Furthermore, a QR code 2 indicating tag ID information or card ID information
Since a and 3a can be easily provided with an error correction function,
It is possible to reduce the possibility of a reading error caused by the contamination or breakage, and to improve the reliability of the system.

Since the identification card 2 and the identification tag 3 are configured to be issued as the entrance card 1 in a detachable and connected state, it is convenient to carry them at a stage before actually using them. Become. The identification tag 3 is
Since it is used while being attached to a wristband worn by the customer, convenience for the customer is improved.

When the identification tag 3 (or the identification card 2) carried by the customer is read by the reader 23a provided at the entrance of the facility, the entrance of the customer to the facility is automatically permitted through the entrance gate 23. Thus, management of customer entrance to facilities can be unmanned.

A history database of the facility use contents of each customer is constructed in a state of being associated with the card identification number of the identification card 2 issued to the customer, and when the customer holding the identification card 2 returns. In addition, a predetermined preferential service (in the case of the present embodiment, an increase in the deposit amount data) is provided as a privilege by a search based on the card identification number of the identification card 2.
It is useful in the operation of facilities, such as being able to contribute to the increase in repeaters.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the following modifications or extensions are possible. The identification tag 3 is punched out of the entrance card 1, but as shown in FIG. 4 showing another embodiment of the present invention, the rectangular identification card 2 'and the identification tag 3' are respectively separated through the separation line 4 '. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the admission card 1 'in the form of being adjacent to the entrance card is issued. Although a wristband is taken as an example of a wearing device worn by a customer, a neck strap or the like may be used.

The identification cards 2, 2 'and the identification tags 3, 3'
Pair of two-dimensional codes 2a, 3a respectively recorded in
Is a two-dimensional code 3a recorded on the identification tag 3, 3 '.
Can be set to a size larger than the cell size of the two-dimensional code 2a recorded on the identification card 2, 2 '. In this case, when the customer uses the facility, Since the cell size of the two-dimensional code 3a recorded on the identification tag 3, 3 'carried by the two-dimensional code reader to be read becomes relatively large, the reliability of reading the two-dimensional code 3a is improved. This is advantageous for smooth operation of the system.

Although the micro QR code is used, a normal QR code or another two-dimensional code (maxi code, data matrix, color code, PDF) is used instead.
417). The issuance device 14 is installed in the facility, and the system receives the issuance of the entrance card 1 provided with the identification card 2 and the identification tag 3 in the facility. It may be a system for issuing, or a system for mailing the entrance card 1 to the customer who made the reservation, for example.

Although the settlement terminal 11 is installed in the facility, for example, when the settlement of the usage fee is performed by a post-payment settlement method using a credit card, it is not necessary to install the settlement terminal 11 in the facility. Things. As a privilege given to customers, add (additional) deposit amount data
However, the present invention may be configured to give other benefits such as gifts of prizes.

Of the customer management data registered in the system controller 5, at least the card identification number (deposit amount data if necessary) is transmitted to the vending machine terminal 7, the shop terminal 8, the restaurant terminal 9, the locker control terminal 10, the settlement terminal 11. When the QR code 3a including the card identification number is read from the identification tag 3 at each terminal by reading the QR code 3a including the card identification number at each terminal, the appropriateness of the identification tag 3 is immediately determined, and The configuration may be such that the operation is performed, and further simplified, the suitability may be determined from the consistency of data such as recorded date and time. Also, in the example described above, it is assumed that the locker room door is unlocked by the identification card when unlocking the locker used by the user. The object of the present invention can be achieved by using a configuration used to switch to a state where the identification tag can be unlocked, that is, a configuration that requires an identification card in preparation for unlocking a locker using the identification tag.

The collection of the identification tag 3 may be performed before or after the settlement of the usage fee at the settlement terminal 11. However, when the identification tag 3 is collected before the settlement, the settlement is performed by the identification card 2. Will do.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing the overall configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of an admission card.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart schematically showing a series of flows from a customer's arrival to exit.

FIG. 4 is a view corresponding to FIG. 2, showing another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 1 'is an admission card, 2, 2' is an identification card, 3,
3 'is an identification tag, 4 and 4' are disconnection lines, 5 is a system controller (control means), 14 is an issuing device, 15 is a reading device, and 16a, 17, 18, and 19a are reading devices (two-dimensional code for fee payment). Reading device), 21 is a reading device, 2
2 is a reader (corresponding to a two-dimensional code reader for settlement),
23a is a reader (two-dimensional code reader for entrance), 2
Reference numeral 4a denotes a reader (a two-dimensional code reader for exit).

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Claims (8)

[Claims] Claims: 1. A charge settlement system for collectively adjusting use charges in a facility, which is provided for issuing an identification card and an identification tag associated with the identification card on a one-to-one basis, and issuance thereof. At the same time, information for identifying the identification tag corresponding to the identification card and card ID information including a unique code are recorded by a two-dimensional code, and the identification card corresponding to the identification tag can be identified. An issuing device that records tag ID information including information and a unique code by a two-dimensional code, a two-dimensional code reader for fee payment provided in each of a plurality of facilities in the facility that require payment of a usage fee, When the charge payment two-dimensional code reader reads the two-dimensional code, the read two-dimensional code is the tag ID information. Control means for permitting the use of the facility only, and storing the use fee of the facility as integrated charge data in a state associated with the tag ID information, based on the integrated charge data stored in the control means. A bill settlement system characterized in that the bill is settled for customer usage charges. 2. A payment terminal installed in the facility for payment, and a two-dimensional code reader for payment provided corresponding to the payment terminal, When the two-dimensional code is read by the two-dimensional code reader, payment of each customer's usage fee based on the accumulated fee data based on the tag ID information or card ID information in the two-dimensional code is read through the payment terminal. 2. The charge settlement system according to claim 1, wherein the charge settlement is performed. 3. The fee settlement system according to claim 1, wherein the issuing device issues the identification card and the identification tag in a detachable connection state. 4. The fee settlement system according to claim 1, wherein the identification tag is used while being attached to an attachment worn by a customer. 5. An entrance gate which selectively allows only traffic in the entrance direction of the customer and a two-dimensional code reader for entrance are provided at the entrance of the paid area, wherein the entrance gate comprises: 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the entrance two-dimensional code reader is switched to a passable state only when a two-dimensional code including proper ID information is read from the identification card or the identification tag. Fee settlement system described in. 6. The fee settlement system according to claim 1, wherein the identification tag is collected before the customer leaves the facility. 7. A database for totalizing facility use data by each customer in a state where the data is associated with the identification card issued to the customer, and the database is compiled based on card ID information recorded on the identification card. The fee settlement system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the fee settlement system is configured to be searchable. 8. The pair of two-dimensional codes recorded on the identification card and the identification tag, respectively, the cell size of the two-dimensional code recorded on the identification tag is larger than the cell size of the two-dimensional code recorded on the identification card. Is set to a large state, the fee settlement system according to any one of claims 1 to 7.