JP2003044774A - Service accounting system and method utilizing portable telephone set, amusement machine and coin laundry machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a service accounting system by which a charge can be paid by using a portable telephone set without requiring to prepare coins in the case of using a service providing device such as an amusement machine and a coin laundry machine. SOLUTION: The service accounting system utilizing the portable telephone set has the portable telephone set of a user, a service providing device having a means connected with the portable telephone set for performing data communication and a management sever for performing using authentication and accounting processing of the service providing device. When detecting the connection of the portable telephone set of the user, the service providing device accesses the management server through the portable telephone set, and transmits device information, accounting information utilization information and user information held by the portable telephone set to perform using authentication and accounting processing. When obtaining using permission through the portable telephone set from the management server, the service providing device provides service to the user.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a service providing device for automatically and unattendedly providing a service in exchange for a predetermined charge, an amusement machine, a coin laundry device, and a charge system for those charges. Regarding

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an amusement machine such as a video game machine for business use, a coin laundry machine, or the like, which automatically provides a predetermined service unattended, a coin is mainly used as a charging method for the service. That is, the user prepares a predetermined amount of coins (or a dedicated coin or the like) and inserts the coin into the device to obtain the service. With such a device, if the user does not have coins at hand, or if he / she wants to use the service continuously but the coins are exhausted, he / she must go to a money changer to obtain coins and exchange bills into coins. There is. There are also cases where you cannot find a money changer in the vicinity and need to find a place to exchange money. Thus, the use of this type of device is limited by the amount of coins, which is troublesome for the user.

Also, even on the owner side who owns the device, since the user cannot use the service when the coins in the money changer are exhausted, it is necessary to prepare a large amount of coins in the money changer in advance, which is a great labor and cost. Takes. Also,
It also takes time and cost to collect coins from each device.

On the other hand, as is well known, mobile phones have become widespread in recent years, and if it is possible to use the mobile phone without paying for coins, the usage fee of the coin-operated service device up to now can be paid. It is convenient because both users and owners are freed from the restrictions of coins.

As the prior art, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-1773
Japanese Patent Publication No. 1 discloses a system for collecting usage fees for amusement machines such as game machines. In this system, the user connects the mobile phone to the game console,
The game machine makes a call connection to a predetermined telephone number (telephone number of the information fee collecting service) at a predetermined time or a certain number of times according to the usage fee. However, this system is inconvenient because the user has to wait a predetermined time before starting to use the service.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and when using a service providing device such as an amusement machine or a coin laundry, it is possible to use a mobile phone without preparing coins. It is an object of the present invention to provide a service billing system that can pay a fee by using a service, and an apparatus such as an amusement machine and a coin laundry machine corresponding to the service billing system.

[0007]

In order to achieve such an object, the invention according to claim 1 is a mobile phone of a user,
What is claimed is: 1. A service billing system using a mobile telephone, comprising: a service providing device having means for connecting a mobile phone to perform data communication; and a management server for performing use authentication and billing processing of the service providing device. When it detects the connection of the mobile phone owned by the service user, it connects to the management server via the mobile phone and sends the service providing device information, billing information, usage information, and user information held by the mobile phone. When the result of the usage authentication is received from the management server via the mobile phone and the usage permission is obtained, the service is provided to the user, and the management server receives it from the service providing device. Use each information to authenticate the usage and return the availability, and use each information to collect the billing information for the user and It is characterized in that and send it to the user to perform a usage fee payment to the owner of the fee collection and the service providing device.

The invention according to claim 2 is a service providing device for providing a user with a predetermined service for a predetermined amount of money,
Service billing using a mobile phone that has a mobile phone owned by the user, a management server that receives information from the service providing device and performs usage authentication and billing processing, and a communication network that connects the mobile phone and the management server In the system, the service providing device includes a communication I / F means for connecting a mobile phone to perform short-distance data communication, device information for specifying the service providing device, billing information for use of the service, and an accessory at the time of use. Means to manage information,
A connection detection unit that automatically detects the connection when the mobile phone is connected, and based on the connection detection, connects to a management server having a predetermined address via the mobile phone, and the management server receives each management information and mobile phone. Server communication processing means for transmitting the user information held by the user authentication server to perform usage authentication and starting service provision when the usage permission is received, and the mobile phone performs data communication with the management server. Means and communication I / F means for performing short-distance data communication between the service providing device and a storage means for storing user information for specifying the mobile phone or the user, and the management server includes: Data communication means for performing data communication with the mobile phone, and device information, billing information, usage information, and usage held by the mobile phone from the service providing device via the mobile phone. Receives information, judges whether or not the service can be used using these information, collects the charge information for the user by using the usage authentication means that returns the result and each information, and sends it to the charge collector to collect the charge. And a means for performing processing.

The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2.
In the invention described in (3), the management server is further characterized by further comprising means for totaling each piece of information including each management information to generate utilization totaling information.

The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the management server further comprises a security means for protecting each information.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the service providing apparatus accepts and sets continuous use of the service before starting the service, and collects billing information collectively. It is characterized by further having a means of putting together.

The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that, in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the service providing device is an amusement machine.

The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that, in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the service providing device is a coin laundry device.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, a mobile phone connection means for connecting a user's mobile phone to perform short-distance data communication, device information for specifying the device, billing information for service use, and usage time. An information management means for managing attached information, a connection detection means for automatically detecting a connection when a mobile phone is connected, and a connection with a management server having a predetermined address via the mobile phone based on the connection detection, Server connection processing means for transmitting management information and user information held by the mobile phone to authenticate usage, start service provision when receiving usage permission, and perform charging processing using each management information. It is characterized by having.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, a mobile phone connecting means for connecting a user's mobile phone to perform short-distance data communication, device information for specifying the device, billing information for service use, and usage information. An information management means for managing attached information, a connection detection means for automatically detecting a connection when a mobile phone is connected, and a connection with a management server having a predetermined address via the mobile phone based on the connection detection, Server connection processing means for transmitting management information and user information held by the mobile phone to authenticate usage, start service provision when receiving usage permission, and perform charging processing using each management information. It is characterized by having.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, a service providing device having means for performing data communication by connecting a mobile phone, a mobile phone having an interface for communication connection with the service providing device, and use authentication of the service providing device. And a management server that performs a charging process, which is a service charging method using a mobile phone, the service user connecting the mobile phone to a mobile phone connecting means of the service providing device and making the communication possible. , The step of the service providing device detecting the connection of the mobile phone and connecting to the management server via the mobile phone; and the device information, billing information, and usage information managed by the device to the management server, and the mobile phone Send the retained user information for authentication and use the result of the authentication via the mobile phone from the management server. The step of receiving, and the step of providing the service to the user when the usage permission is acquired from the management server, and the management server certifying the usage by using each information received from the service providing device to determine whether the usage is permitted or not. A step of replying and collecting the billing information for the user using each information, and sending the collected billing information to the fee collector at any time or periodically to collect the fee and pay the usage fee to the owner of the service providing device. And a step of performing

According to an eleventh aspect of the invention, in the invention of the tenth aspect, the management server uses the respective information to generate the usage total information, and the service providing apparatus supplier or the service providing apparatus owner is used as needed or periodically. The method further comprises the step of transmitting to

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the tenth aspect or the eleventh aspect, the service providing apparatus further includes a step of accepting and setting continuous use of the service before collecting the service and collecting the charge information as one set. It is characterized by having.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the tenth to twelfth aspects, the service providing device is an amusement machine.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the invention, in the invention according to any one of the tenth to twelfth aspects, the service providing device is a coin laundry device.

[0021]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a "service billing system using a mobile phone" according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The first embodiment of the present system is configured to include an amusement machine 10, a mobile phone 20, and a management server 30. The mobile phone 20 is owned by a user who uses the amusement machine 10. The mobile phone 20 is connected to a mobile phone network (data communication network + voice communication network), and the mobile phone network is connected to the Internet. The management server 30 is connected to the Internet. In the following description and drawings, the amusement machine is referred to as an "AM machine", the amusement machine user is referred to as a "user", and the amusement machine owner is referred to as an "owner".

The AM machine 10 is a device such as a commercial video game machine and is installed in a predetermined store space. AM
The owner of the machine 10 has been purchased and contracted by an AM machine dealer, and the owner has the right to collect the AM machine usage fee. The AM machine 10 includes the billing processing means of the present invention. In addition, a conventional billing processing unit using coins (or coins + bills) may be provided at the same time. A
Each unit included in the M machine 10 is realized by a predetermined program using hardware (not shown) such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM.

The mobile phone 20 is a mobile phone of a type that is generally widely used, and is owned by the user. The mobile phone 20 includes a data communication unit 21 and a short-range communication I / F 22 in addition to known functions such as voice communication. This is already implemented in many mobile phones or can be easily implemented.

The management server 30 is connected to the Internet, and via the mobile phone 20 and the Internet,
The information processing apparatus is a workstation, a server, or the like having means for performing data communication with the AM machine 10. It does not matter where the management server 30 spatially exists. The management server 30 may be under the control of any manager such as an AM machine owner, an AM machine manager, a mobile phone service provider, and various cases are possible.

The AM machine 10 has, as its constituent elements, a service body processing means 11, a mobile phone connection means 12, a short-range communication I / F 13, a connection detection means 14, a server connection processing means 15, and an information management means. 16 and information display means 1
7 and operation input means 18.

The function of each means of the AM machine 10 will be described. The service main body processing means 11 processes the service provided by the AM machine 10. For example, if the AM machine 10 is a video game machine, the game is processed.

The mobile phone connecting means 12 is a mobile phone 2
It is a connection interface for communication by the near field communication I / F (interface) 13 with 0. If it is a wired connection, it is a cable / connector, and if it is a wireless connection, it is an antenna. In addition, AM the mobile phone 20
Although it may be considered that the device 10 is physically fixedly mounted on the machine 10, it is a connection device or the like for that purpose. FIG. 2 shows an example of connection between the AM machine 10 and the mobile phone 20.

The short-range communication I / F 13 is a mobile phone 20.
It is also a means for performing communication processing with the mobile phone 20 based on a predetermined protocol. The type of communication I / F is not particularly limited, but those that can be widely mounted on mobile phones are suitable.

As for the connection detecting means 14, the mobile telephone 20 is
It is a means for automatically detecting that it is connected to the M machine 10 in a communicable state and notifying a predetermined control section of the AM machine 10.

The server connection processing means 15 is used for the mobile phone 2.
It is means for performing data communication for executing the processing of the present invention with the management server 30 via 0.

The information management means 16 is the AM machine information management unit 1
61, a billing information management unit 162, and a usage information management unit 16
2 and. The information management means 16 manages various information used for communication with the management server 30. FIG. 3 shows an example of various information used in this system.

The AM machine information management unit 161 uses the AM machine information a.
Manage. The AM machine information a is information about the AM machine 10 and is set for each machine and uniquely determined.
D, a service ID indicating the type of service provided, and the like. The AM machine ID is associated with an owner ID that identifies the owner who owns the AM machine, and the management server 30 also manages this information in the database.

The billing information management unit 162 manages the billing information b. The billing information b is a unit price per service, the number of times the service is used by a certain user, the calculated total usage amount, and the like. When the system is used, billing calculation is performed and billing information b is generated.

The usage information management unit 163 manages the usage information c. The usage information c is information about the usage of the service by a certain user, such as the usage date and time, the number of continuous usages,
In addition, various information selected and entered by the user,
This information can be used by AM vendors for product development. It can also be used by the AM machine owner to understand the service usage status.

Further, the information management unit 16 includes the management server 30.
Has server address information for connection with. This is set in the memory in the AM machine 10 when the owner purchases the AM machine 10.

The information display means 17 is means for displaying to the user various kinds of information including billing information regarding the use of the service.

The operation input means 18 is an input means for the user to start using the service and input various information.

The mobile phone 20 has a data communication means 21.
, Short-range communication I / F 22, and user information management means 23
Have and. The data communication means 1 is means for performing data communication with the management server 30. Near field communication I / F
Reference numeral 22 is means for performing data communication with the short-range communication I / F 23 of the AM machine 10. The user information storage means 3 is
It is a means for storing the user information d, and corresponds to an internal memory or an expansion card. The user information d is uniquely determined information such as a user ID, a user name, and a mobile phone ID.

The management server 30 is connected to the Internet and has a data communication means 31, a usage authentication means 32, a charging processing means 33, a security means 34, and a usage information totaling means 35. The data communication unit 31 is a unit for performing data communication with the mobile phone 20, and
It is equipped with a server function capable of always responding during the usage time of the machine 10.

The use authenticating means 32 is a means for judging whether or not the AM machine 10 can be used when it is used, and the AM machine information a / billing information b transmitted from the AM machine 10 and the mobile phone 2 are used.
The user information d transmitted from 0 and the information in the own database are used to determine whether to permit the use.

The charging processing means 33 uses the AM machine information a, the charging information b, the usage information c, the user information d, etc., and the owner information e and other management information possessed by the management server 30 to be charged. The user, the owner of the payment target, the charge fee, the charge date and time, and the like are collected to generate comprehensive charge information f. The management server 30 uses the generated billing information f on a regular basis or as occasion demands to collect charge, for example,
Send to (the server computer managed by) the mobile phone service provider.

The charge collector, such as a mobile phone service provider, collects the use charge from the user by using the charging information f,
Store the collection fee for the owner of payment. If the user information d is associated with the user's account information or the like, the charge collection is smooth. If the charge collector is a mobile phone service provider, the AM machine usage charge can be charged in addition to the mobile phone communication charge.

The security means 34 is the management server 30.
Is a means of protecting the information handled by. Usage information collection means 3
In step 5, the usage information c and other information are totaled and summarized as usage total information g. The usage total information g is AM machine trader or A
It is provided to the owners of M aircraft.

FIG. 5 shows an example of a fee payment relationship in the service billing system of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of service utilization and billing processing in the "service billing system using a mobile phone" according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This will be described step by step with reference to FIG. First, at the location where the AM machine 10 is installed, the user connects the mobile phone 20 owned by the user and the mobile phone connection means 12 included in the AM machine 10 to enable short-distance data communication ( Step S1). The connection detecting means 14 of the AM machine 10 automatically detects that the mobile phone 20 is connected by the mobile phone connecting means 12 (step S2). When detecting the connection of the mobile phone 20, the AM machine 10 shifts to the service start waiting state.

In the AM machine 10 in the service start waiting state, the information display means 17 displays to the user fee information and the like concerning the use of the service (step S3). In addition, in the case of a type of service that allows continuous service, it is possible to determine the number of times of continuous use in advance and perform billing collectively.

When the user confirms the information about the billing presented by the AM machine 10 on the information display means 17 and decides to use the service, the operation input means 18 such as a start button is displayed.
Then, the intention to start the service, information for designating the service content, and the like are input (step S4).

When the AM machine 10 receives the service start request, it activates the server connection processing means 15, the information management means 16 and the like, and tries to connect to the management server 30 using the server address information. The server connection processing unit 15 uses the short-range communication I / F 13 and the data communication unit 21 included in the mobile phone 20 to establish a connection with the management server 30 (step S5). After connecting, when both are ready,
The AM machine information a, the charging information b, and the usage information c are transmitted to the management server 30 in order to authenticate the usage (step S
6). Further, the user information d possessed by the mobile phone 20 is read out and transmitted to the management server 30 together with the AM machine information a and the like (step S7).

When the management server 30 receives the above-mentioned information items a to d via the mobile phone 20, the use authentication means 32.
Is used to authenticate (step S8). How much authentication is performed depends on the setting, but one method is to specify the mobile phone to be charged from the mobile phone ID and add it to the communication charge for the contractor of the mobile phone. It is possible to charge at. In this case, it is sufficient to simply confirm that the mobile phone contractor holds the communication use permission. When the use permission is given, a message indicating the service start permission is transmitted to the AM machine 10 via the mobile phone 20 (step S9).

After obtaining the service start permission message from the management server 30, the AM machine 10 disconnects from the management server 30 (step S10) and starts the service body (step S11). After that, communication with the management server 30 (and the mobile phone 20) basically does not occur.

After the end of the predetermined service (step S1)
4) Alternatively, after the communication between the AM machine 10 and the management server 30 is completed, the user disconnects the mobile phone 20 from the connection by the mobile phone connection means 2 and returns it to the hand (step S15).

On the other hand, after the use authentication, the management server 30 stores the various information a to d used for the use authentication in the database (step S12) and generates the charging information f (step S13). The management server 30 transmits the generated charging information f to the server computer managed by the charge collector, periodically or at any time. In addition, the usage information c and the like are used to aggregate the usage information at any time to generate usage aggregation information g (step S16). The management server 30 transmits the generated usage totalization information g to the AM machine dealer or the AM machine owner as necessary.

After the end of the number of services scheduled by the user in advance, the AM machine 10 can prompt the user to use the continuous service (step S1).
7). When the user decides to use further services,
By instructing the connection of the mobile phone 20 and confirming that the mobile phone 20 is connected, the server connection processing means 15 connects again to the management server 30 and transmits additional charging information b and the like, The charging information and the like on the management server 30 side are updated.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of a "service billing system using a mobile phone" according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of service utilization and billing processing in the "service billing system using a mobile phone" according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment, the charging system in the first embodiment is replaced with the amusement machine 10,
This is applied to the coin laundry device 40.
Although the service content itself is different, the same as the first embodiment in that a predetermined service is provided for a predetermined amount of money, a mobile phone is used for charging, and user information is not stored in the coin laundry machine itself. Is. The description will be the same and will not be repeated. In any case, it will be understood that the present invention is widely applicable to not only amusement machines and coin-operated laundry machines, but also apparatuses of the type that provide a predetermined service in response to the insertion of a predetermined coin.

The present invention has been described above. The above-described embodiment shows an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. .

[0057]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, in using a service providing device such as an amusement machine or a coin laundry device, the user is
It is convenient because you do not need to prepare coins and you can use your mobile phone to pay the fee. In addition, it is possible to significantly reduce various labors and costs, such as the labor for the user to exchange money and the labor for the owner of the device to prepare coins.

Further, the service usage fee can be paid together with the communication fee of the mobile phone, which is convenient for the user. Further, it is convenient for the device owner because the usage fee can be collected in a lump without the interposition of coins.

Further, a developer of a device such as an amusement machine or a device owner can use the usage total information accumulated in the management server. Therefore, it is possible for the developer to grasp the usage tendency of the device and to help the strategic development of both hardware and software of the device. In addition, the device owner can utilize it for management by grasping the usage status of the device.

Further, in the service billing system, the service providing device side does not acquire / store user information (personal information). The service providing device only needs to have a management server connection processing function, and does not need to add a storage device or the like.
Therefore, the price of the service providing device itself can be suppressed. Security only needs to be considered on the side of the mobile phone and the management server, and the service providing apparatus itself does not need any security, and simple and low-cost security can be achieved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a “service billing system using a mobile phone” according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a connection for short-range communication between an AM machine 10 and a mobile phone 20.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of AM machine information a, billing information b, usage information c, user information d, owner information e, and billing information f.

FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing a flow of service utilization and billing processing in the “service billing system using a mobile phone” according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a fee payment relationship.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a “service billing system using a mobile phone” according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing a flow of service utilization and billing processing in a “service billing system using a mobile phone” according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 amusement machines 20 mobile phones 30 management server 11 Service body processing means 12 Mobile phone connection means 13 Near field communication I / F 14 Connection detection means 15 Server connection processing means 16 Information management means 161 AM machine information management means 162 Billing information management means 163 Usage information management means 17 Information display means 18 Operation input means 21 Data communication means 22 Near field communication means 23 User Information Storage Means 31 Data communication means 32 means of authentication 33 Charge processing means 34 Security measures 35 Usage information tabulation means 40 coin laundry machine

Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A mobile phone comprising a user's mobile phone, a service providing device having means for connecting the mobile phone to perform data communication, and a management server for performing authentication and billing processing of the service providing device. A service billing system using a telephone, wherein the service providing device, upon detecting a connection of the mobile phone owned by the service user, connects to the management server via the mobile phone, and provides the service providing device information. Charge information / use information and user information held by the mobile phone are transmitted to perform use authentication, the result of the use authentication is received from the management server via the mobile phone, and a use permission is obtained. The service is provided to the user, and the management server uses the information received from the service providing device. Proof of use and return of availability, collect billing information for the user using each of the above information and send to the fee collector to collect the fee and pay the fee to the owner of the service providing device. A service charging system using a mobile phone, which is characterized by: 2. A service providing device for providing a user with a predetermined service for a predetermined amount of money, a mobile phone owned by the user, and management for receiving information from the service providing device and performing use authentication and billing processing. A service billing system using a mobile phone having a server and a communication network connecting the mobile phone to the management server, wherein the service providing device connects the mobile phone to perform short-distance data communication. Communication I / F means for performing, device information for specifying the service providing device, means for managing billing information for service use, and auxiliary information at the time of use, and automatically detecting connection when the mobile phone is connected Connection detecting means, and based on the connection detection, connects to the management server having a predetermined address via the mobile phone, A server connection processing unit that transmits the management information and the user information held by the mobile phone to the user to perform the user authentication, and starts the service provision when the use permission is received, The mobile phone includes data communication means for performing data communication with the management server, communication I / F means for performing short-distance data communication with the service providing device, and user information for specifying the mobile phone or user. Storage means for storing, the management server, the data communication means for performing data communication with the mobile phone, from the service providing device, via the mobile phone,
A usage authentication unit that receives the device information, the billing information, the usage information, and the user information held by the mobile phone, determines whether or not the service can be used by using these information, and sends back a result. A service billing system using a mobile phone, comprising: means for collecting billing information for the user by using each of the above information and transmitting the billing information to a fee collector to perform a fee collection process. 3. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the management server further includes means for totaling each piece of information including the respective management information to generate use totalization information. Service billing system. 4. The service billing system using a mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the management server further includes security means for protecting each of the information. 5. The service providing device further comprises means for accepting and setting continuous use of the service before the service is started, and collecting the charge information as one set of billing information.
A service charging system using the mobile phone described in the item. 6. The service charging system using a mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the service providing device is an amusement machine. 7. The service billing system using a mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the service providing device is a coin laundry device. 8. A mobile phone connecting means for connecting a user's mobile phone to perform short-distance data communication, device information for specifying the device, billing information for service use, and information for managing attached information at the time of use. Management means, connection detection means for automatically detecting a connection when the mobile phone is connected, and based on the connection detection, a connection to a management server having a predetermined address via the mobile phone, the management information And server connection processing means for transmitting user information held by the mobile phone to perform use authentication, start service provision when a use permission is received, and perform charge processing using each management information. An amusement machine characterized by having. 9. A mobile phone connecting means for connecting a user's mobile phone to perform short-distance data communication, device information for specifying the device, billing information for service use, and information for managing auxiliary information at the time of use. Management means, connection detection means for automatically detecting a connection when the mobile phone is connected, and based on the connection detection, a connection to a management server having a predetermined address via the mobile phone, the management information And server connection processing means for transmitting user information held by the mobile phone to perform use authentication, start service provision when a use permission is received, and perform charge processing using each management information. And a coin laundry machine. 10. A service providing device having means for performing data communication by connecting a mobile phone, a mobile phone having an interface for communication connection with the service providing device, and use authentication and billing processing of the service providing device. A method of charging a service using a mobile phone having a management server, the service user connecting the mobile phone to a mobile phone connection means of a service providing device to establish communication, and the service providing. A step of detecting a connection of the mobile phone and connecting to the management server via the mobile phone;
Accounting information / usage information and user information held by the mobile phone to perform usage authentication, and receiving the result of the usage authentication from the management server via the mobile phone; When the usage permission is acquired from the server, the step of providing the service to the user, the management server authenticates the usage by using each of the information received from the service providing apparatus, and returns the availability of the usage. And a step of collecting charging information for the user by using each of the information, and transmitting the collected charging information to a charge collector at any time or periodically to collect the charge and use it for the owner of the service providing device. A method of charging a service using a mobile phone, the method comprising: paying a fee. 11. The management server further comprises a step of generating usage totalization information using each of the information, and transmitting the usage totalization information to the service providing apparatus provider or the service providing apparatus owner at any time or periodically. 11. A service charging method using a mobile phone according to claim 10. 12. The mobile phone according to claim 10, further comprising a step in which the service providing apparatus accepts and sets continuous use of the service before the service is started and collects the service as a single piece of billing information. Service billing method using. 13. The service charging method using a mobile phone according to claim 10, wherein the service providing device is an amusement machine. 14. The service providing device is a coin-operated laundry device.
A service charging method using the mobile phone according to any one of 1.