JP2002109440A - How to identify buyers, users, viewers or visitors using IC cards and vending machines used for them - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To provide a method of identifying buyers, service users, web viewers, and visitors, and vending machines, terminals, web servers, and the like used for them. SOLUTION: The method of identifying a buyer group according to the present invention is applied to a case where a purchaser intends to purchase a product from a vending machine 3 using a mobile communication terminal, and the IC attached to the mobile communication terminal 2 is used.
The vending machine 3 reads and recognizes the personal attribute information written on the card, and compares the personal attribute information with preset purchaser restriction conditions to determine whether the purchaser 1 is a person who is restricted from purchasing products. It is also applicable to various service users, web viewers, and visitors. A vending machine 3, a terminal, a web server, and the like according to the present invention are used for the above-described identification method and the like.
A terminal, a web server, or the like, having a function of reading personal attribute information of an IC card mounted on the mobile communication terminal 2 and a function of comparing the personal attribute information with a preset restriction condition such as a purchaser; It is characterized by.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the purchase of alcoholic beverages and tobacco at a vending machine using a mobile communication terminal, the access to an adult site or a women-only site on the Internet using a mobile communication terminal, and the like. In situations where it is necessary to set restrictions based on personal attributes such as the age, gender, area of residence, etc. of the service receiver such as the purchaser or viewer, the IC card is used to identify the service receiver and identify the service receiver. The present invention relates to a method for judging whether or not a person is qualified to enjoy and a vending machine used for the method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, IC cards have been used in various fields because of their recordability of large amounts of information and high security, and they have been used as electronic money and prepaid cards for automatic sales of products, or as media for Internet access authentication. ing. On the other hand, mobile communication terminals such as mobile phones are equipped with SIMs (Subscriber Identification Modules) and UIMs (Universal Identification Modules) and are used as a medium for subscriber authentication to mobile networks. Have been.

[0003] However, conventional mobile communication terminals such as mobile phones do not store personal information such as age, gender, address, subscribed services, hobbies, preferences, etc., and are therefore unlimited regardless of age. Since it is possible to purchase a product, provide a service, or browse the Internet, and this has a negative effect on society, there are cases where it is desired to set a certain limit. For example, it is necessary to confirm that the person who purchases or accesses the product is an adult, such as selling alcoholic beverages and tobacco at vending machines, browsing adult sites on the Internet, purchasing adult movie tickets, etc. Is mentioned.
Conversely, there is no need to confirm that you are not an adult,
There are such things as purchasing tickets for children at public transportation and using children at various facilities.

[0004] In addition, the service can be used only for local residents (such as a reservation for use at a public hall or a public sports facility) (a discount service is available only to local residents). it can. In addition, there are various cases, such as a limited website that can be accessed only by women, a case where only women can be discounted, and a case where only the elderly can be discounted.

Conventionally, since personal attribute information about a subscriber written by a trusted organization in such a mobile communication terminal does not exist in the terminal, attributes such as the age group and gender of the service receiver cannot be specified, and I could not determine if I was qualified to receive it. Also, I
Personal authentication using the cryptographic calculation function of the C card is a general-purpose technique for confirming that the other party facing the network is legitimate, but such as age, gender, and address. It does not identify important attribute information and cannot be used for qualification judgment. For this reason, vending machines must be limited by uniform rules such as not selling after 23:00 at night.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 63-21114 discloses a technique for utilizing attribute data of an IC card. The attribute data handled in the publication includes IC card manufacturing history information, for example, an IC chip manufacturer, an IC card manufacturer, and the like. Module maker, IC card issuer, etc., and is not personal information for identifying the owner of the IC card, and cannot be used to release restrictions or apply restrictions to individual users. Furthermore, it is not intended for use in a mobile communication terminal.

[0007]

Therefore, according to the present invention, purchase of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, adult magazines, use of gambling such as pachinko and horse racing, use of public facilities, and access to minor adult sites using mobile communication terminals. In order to enjoy services that require some kind of restriction,
Rather than negotiating rules (laws) uniformly, the potential of purchasing opportunities is prevented by identifying the qualifications of service consumers using an IC card mounted on a mobile communication terminal. On the other hand (restriction release means), it is intended to prevent potential unauthorized purchase and unauthorized use (restriction application means).

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The first aspect of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems is that a purchaser tries to purchase goods from a vending machine using a mobile communication terminal. The vending machine reads and recognizes the personal attribute information attached to the communication terminal and written on the IC card, and compares the personal attribute information with the preset purchaser restriction condition to determine whether the purchaser is restricted by the purchaser. A method of identifying a buyer group characterized by judging whether or not the purchaser is a buyer. With this identification method, it is possible to prevent unauthorized purchase.

[0009] A second aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problem is that when a user intends to receive a service from a terminal installed in a service counter using a mobile communication terminal, the mobile communication terminal is provided. The terminal installed in the service counter reads and recognizes the personal attribute information attached to the communication terminal and written in the IC card, and compares the personal attribute information with a preset user restriction condition, thereby allowing the user to restrict service provision. User identification method characterized by determining whether or not the user is a user. With such an identification method, unauthorized use can be prevented.

A third aspect of the present invention for solving the above problems is that when a web viewer accesses a specific web using a mobile communication terminal, the web reader is attached to the mobile communication terminal and written into an IC card. The Web server reads and recognizes the collected personal attribute information, and compares it with a preset browsing restriction condition to determine whether the Web browsing is restricted. Web browsing segment identification method. With such an identification method, unauthorized browsing can be prevented.

[0011] A fourth aspect of the present invention for solving the above problems is that when a visitor intends to enter using a mobile communication terminal, an individual who is attached to the mobile communication terminal and written on an IC card. The entrance gate reads and recognizes the attribute information and compares it with a preset visitor restriction condition to determine whether the visitor is a person who is subject to the entrance restriction. In the way.
With such an identification method, unauthorized entry can be prevented.

A fifth aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a vending machine used for the above-described method of identifying a purchaser group, which comprises an IC card mounted on a mobile communication terminal. A vending machine has a function of reading personal attribute information and a function of comparing the personal attribute information with a preset buyer restriction condition. Since such a vending machine is used, it is possible to prevent improper purchase.

A sixth aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a terminal installed in a service counter for use in the above-described method for identifying a user layer, which is attached to a mobile communication terminal. A service counter terminal having a function of reading the personal attribute information of the IC card and a function of comparing the personal attribute information with a preset service user restriction condition. Such a service counter terminal can prevent unauthorized use.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a web server for use in the above-described method for identifying a web browsing layer, which comprises an IC card mounted on a mobile communication terminal. A web server having a function of reading personal attribute information and a function of comparing the personal attribute information with a preset web viewer restriction condition. Such a web server can prevent unauthorized browsing.

An eighth aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problem is an entrance gate used for the above-mentioned method of identifying an audience layer, which is an individual of an IC card mounted on a mobile communication terminal. An entrance gate having a function of reading attribute information and a function of comparing the personal attribute information with a preset visitor restriction condition. Such an entrance gate can prevent unauthorized entry.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a method for identifying a purchaser class and the like according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a method for identifying a buyer group according to the present invention. Buyer 1
Is a diagram showing an attempt to purchase a product from the vending machine 3 using the mobile communication terminal 2. FIG. Similar use of the mobile communication terminal would likewise allow the use of services, browsing the web, and admission to certain facilities. Note that the mobile communication terminal 2 includes a “mobile phone”, a “PHS phone”, an “i-mode”, and a “mobile device”.
Hereinafter, the mobile phone will be described as a representative.

When the buyer 1 operates the terminal with the mobile phone 2 directed to the vending machine 3, personal attribute information attached to the mobile phone and written on an IC card is transmitted to the vending machine 3. The vending machine 3 receives the radio wave and determines whether or not the purchaser satisfies the transaction restriction condition recorded in the memory of the vending machine in advance. If the conditions are not satisfied, the transaction is permitted. If the conditions are satisfied, the transaction is responded to the mobile phone and the transaction is stopped. If the transaction is permitted, the buyer 1 specifies the desired product, and the buyer 1 obtains the product. In the case where there are many types of products and the conditions are different for each product, after specifying and inputting the product, it may be determined whether or not the restriction condition is satisfied. The price of the product is added to the telephone charge, settled by credit, or the IC installed in the mobile phone
The card functions as electronic money and a prepaid card, and the fee is settled in such a manner that the fee is reduced.

Conventionally, in such a case, there has been no method for identifying a buyer group, so that anyone can purchase a product without limitation. This means that even minors can purchase alcoholic beverages, for example, which is inconvenient and causes social harm. Therefore, in the past, the sales were restricted uniformly in time, but in some cases, there was a potential loss of purchase opportunities that restricts necessary purchases.

In the present invention, a small IC card (generally referred to as a “SIM card”) incorporated in the mobile phone 2 or an IC card inserted into an IC card reading slot of the mobile phone 2 and used is Write personal attribute information of mobile communication service subscribers, read this attribute information by vending machine, terminal installed at service counter, web server, entrance gate, etc., and purchaser etc. It is intended to determine whether or not there is.

The personal attribute information of the subscriber is written when the subscriber of the mobile communication service subscribes to the mobile communication service or when the user's consent to use of the personal information is obtained (when applying for various services, etc.). A reputable institution, such as, performs the writing process. For writing personal attribute information, data may be stored in a separate memory area for each service, but it is efficient to store general personal attribute information in a specific area so that it can be used commonly by various services. Can be increased. For existing mobile phones,
Although the attribute information of the individual is not stored, the subscriber obtains a merit if the service application range of the portable telephone is expanded by storing with the permission of the subscriber. In addition, by using an IC card, illegal reading from the outside can be prevented.

In the above description, an example of purchasing a product has been mainly described, but the same applies to the case of providing a service, browsing the web, and entering a movie theater or a specific facility. Also in these, since proper use and browsing restriction cannot be performed conventionally, there has been a problem that a minor browses an inappropriate site or enters a gambling facility. In the present invention, it is possible to restrict users and the like in the same manner as in the case of purchase of a product. In other words, for provision of a service, a terminal installed in a service counter only needs to read personal attribute information of an IC card mounted on a mobile communication terminal, and in the case of browsing the web, a web server reads and recognizes the information. I do. In the case of a specific facility such as a movie theater or gambling, the entrance gate performs the same function.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the vending machine. The vending machine 3 includes a control unit (CPU) 31 for controlling the entire vending machine, an EEPROM memory 32 for storing a purchaser's restriction conditions, a ROM 33 for a program memory, a RAM 34 as a work area, and a mobile phone. Receiving circuit 35 and transmitting circuit 3 for receiving radio waves
6, an antenna system 37, a comparison circuit 38 for comparing and determining the purchaser's restriction condition and personal attribute information, and the like. The receiving circuit 35 demodulates and amplifies the received radio wave,
Modulates and amplifies transmission radio waves. The output interface circuit 39 includes a drive control unit 4 such as a product discharge unit of the vending machine 3.
0 and drive control of the display unit 41 are performed.

When the comparison circuit 38 does not satisfy the transaction condition by comparing and judging the personal attribute information and the restriction condition, the drive control unit 40 stops the operation of the vending machine 3 and displays “Cannot sell” on the display unit 41. Is displayed. It is kind to buyers to let them know why they cannot sell. If the transaction conditions are satisfied, the merchandise is discharged as usual and the settlement conditions are displayed. Since the vending machine 3 also has a function of transmitting information to the mobile phone 2, it is preferable to display the reason why the vending machine cannot be sold, the settlement amount, and the like on the display section of the mobile phone. In the case where the IC card is electronic money or a point card, the payment of the fee is also performed by a reduction process from the vending machine.

In the case of a terminal installed at a vending machine or a service counter or an entrance gate, the wireless communication of IrDA (wireless communication technology using infrared rays) or a wireless system of Bluetooth which is a short distance (within 10 meters) wireless or It communicates with the IC card of the mobile communication terminal via the mobile communication network. In the case of the web, communication is performed based on a protocol adopted by the mobile communication terminal. On the other hand, the comparison judgment function may be held inside the IC card,
In this case, the procedure is such that the information of the service qualifying person is transmitted from the vending machine to the IC card of the mobile phone 2, compared and collated inside the IC card, and OK / NG is returned as a response.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a flowchart for identifying a purchaser layer using an IC card. First, personal attribute information is written into an IC card when subscribing to a mobile communication service or applying for a service (S1).
When the user uses the IC card, the user attaches the IC card to the mobile communication terminal (S2). The user operates the mobile communication terminal to start transaction processing (S3). The vending machine issues a command for reading personal attribute information to the mobile communication terminal (S4). Personal attribute information is transmitted from the IC card to the vending machine via the mobile communication terminal (S
5). The vending machine receives the personal attribute information (S6),
It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied (S7). As a result of the comparison, if the condition is not satisfied (OK), the product is discharged and the fee is paid (S8). If the condition is satisfied (NG), the fact that the transaction is not possible and the reason therefor are displayed. To interrupt the processing (S9).

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a procedure for writing personal attribute information to an IC card. The user 1 writes personal attribute information and the like in an application form 4 when subscribing to a mobile communication service or applying for various services (FIG. 4).
(A)). Application form 4 contains (1) personal attribute information,
There are provided columns for (2) bank account information and (3) service selection. (1) The personal attribute information includes entry fields for name, gender, date of birth, address, telephone number, occupation, work place, and the like. These are, of course, required to be filled out with the consent of the applicant and are not mandatory. (2) The bank account information includes entry fields for a bank name, an account number, and the like. (3) When selecting a service, select <Free>
There are vending machines for alcohol, tobacco purchase settings, access rights to adult sites, payment functions (electronic money), etc. <Paid items> include travel & entertainment, cooking, music, gambling, shopping, etc. is there. For the service selection, the user shall apply only for what is necessary, and cannot use the service if there is no application.

In the IC card issuing process (FIG. 4B), the IC card 21 is issued using the IC card issuing system 5 including a personal computer (PC) 51, a writer 52, a database 53 and the like. To do this, first, the contents of the application form 4 are input to the IC card issuing system, issue data is generated, and the contents are written to the IC card 21. When writing issuance data to an IC card, personal attribute information is written to the IC card with the permission of the user at the time of application. The IC card 21 in FIG. 4B illustrates a normal card size IC card.
In this case, the mobile phone is used by being inserted into the slot.

Memory structure of issued IC card 21M
Is as shown in the chain line frame in FIG. In this case, since the user 1 selects “Travel & Entertainment” in the selection of the service, the “T & E” application is installed, and the “ID application” and “UIM” storing the user's personal attribute information are similarly written. .
Note that “UICC OS” is a Universal I
C Card OS is an abbreviation for OS of an IC card serving as a platform for a mobile service or a telecom service.

The IC card 21 is provided to the applicant 1 of use together with the mobile communication terminal 2 (FIG. 4).
(C)). The user uses the IC card 21 by attaching it to the mobile communication terminal 1. The IC card 21 shown in FIG. 4C is of a type used by being incorporated in the mobile phone 2. For convenience of illustration, the IC card 21 is illustrated in a large size, but is actually of a small size that can be incorporated in a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone.

[0030]

[Embodiment] (Embodiment applied to beer vending machine) A local communication function with a mobile phone is incorporated in a beer vending machine. This may be Bluetooth or IrDA. Mobile phones are also Bluetooth
Alternatively, an IrDA communication function is provided. For vending machines,
Further, a program is installed that permits purchase only when the personal attribute information satisfies the condition of "being over 20 years old". On the other hand, when purchasing a mobile communication service or applying for various services, the IC card carried by the buyer confirms the identity of the applicant,
Write personal attribute information such as age. This information ensures credibility in that it is the responsibility of the business entity to verify its identity in some way. In addition, from the viewpoint of the applicant, since the information is written after confirming the intention of the individual, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use of personal information.

When a buyer purchases beer, the IC
Hold the mobile communication terminal equipped with the card over the vending machine, or operate the terminal using buttons or the like to complete the purchase procedure. When the purchase procedure is started, the vending machine reads the personal attribute information in the IC card and determines whether the read personal attribute information satisfies the restriction condition. If the conditions are not satisfied, the processing is interrupted, and the fact that the transaction cannot be performed and the reason therefor are displayed on the display unit. If the conditions are met, the vending machine discharges the beer cans after payment has been processed. It is preferable to use the payment function of the IC card for payment. However, in the case of a high price, cash payment may be used because the electronic cash of the IC card alone may not be able to process the payment.

[0032]

As described above, according to the method for identifying a purchaser according to the present invention, the purchaser and the like are accurately determined based on the personal attribute information written on the IC card. Etc., while preventing potential unauthorized purchase, unauthorized use, unauthorized access, and unauthorized entry.
Further, according to the vending machine and the like of the present invention, since the purchaser class and the like are determined based on the personal attribute information written in the IC card, the use of the vending machine is stopped according to time. The above effects can be obtained without performing the processing.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a method for identifying a buyer group according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the vending machine.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a flowchart for identifying a purchaser layer using an IC card.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a procedure for writing personal attribute information to an IC card.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Purchaser, user, applicant 2 Mobile communication terminal or mobile phone 3 Vending machine 4 Application form 5 IC card issuing system 21 IC card 21M IC memory structure 31 Control part (CPU) 32 EEPROM memory 33 ROM 34 RAM 35 reception circuit 36 transmission circuit 37 antenna system 38 comparison circuit 39 output interface circuit 40 drive control unit 41 display unit

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Claims (8)

[Claims] When a buyer tries to purchase a product from a vending machine using a mobile communication terminal, the vending machine reads personal attribute information attached to the mobile communication terminal and written on an IC card. A method for identifying a buyer group, comprising determining whether or not the buyer is a person who is restricted from purchasing a product by comparing with a preset buyer restriction condition. 2. When a user intends to receive a service from a terminal installed in a service counter using a mobile communication terminal, personal attribute information attached to the mobile communication terminal and written on an IC card. Is read and recognized by a terminal installed in a service counter, and is compared with a preset user restriction condition to determine whether the user is a person who is restricted in service provision. How to identify the audience. 3. When a web viewer accesses a specific web using a mobile communication terminal, a web server reads and recognizes personal attribute information attached to the mobile communication terminal and written on an IC card, A method for identifying a web-browser class, comprising determining whether or not the web-browser is a web-browser-restricted person by comparing with a preset browser-restriction condition. 4. When a visitor intends to enter using a mobile communication terminal, the entrance gate reads and recognizes personal attribute information attached to the mobile communication terminal and written on an IC card, and is set in advance. A method of identifying a visitor group, comprising determining whether or not the visitor is a person who is subject to the entrance restriction by comparing with a restricted visitor condition. 5. A vending machine for use in the method of claim 1, wherein the function of reading personal attribute information of an IC card attached to the mobile communication terminal is provided.
A vending machine having a function of comparing the personal attribute information with a preset buyer restriction condition. 6. A terminal installed in a service counter for use in the method for identifying a user layer according to claim 2, wherein a function of reading personal attribute information of an IC card mounted on the mobile communication terminal is provided. A service counter terminal having a function of comparing the personal attribute information with a preset service user restriction condition. 7. A web server for use in the method for identifying a web viewer layer according to claim 3, wherein the function of reading personal attribute information of an IC card mounted on a mobile communication terminal is provided. A web server having a function of comparing information with a preset web viewer restriction condition. 8. An entrance gate for use in the method for identifying a visitor layer according to claim 4, wherein the function is to read personal attribute information of an IC card attached to the mobile communication terminal;
An entrance gate having a function of comparing the personal attribute information with a preset visitor restriction condition.