JPH02211577A - Business processing system for golf course - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simplify the business processing in a golf course by using a portable storage medium as a membership card and a price account settlement use slip for deferred-payment. CONSTITUTION:A membership number in separate individual information of a member in a portable storage medium 50 is read out by a read-out device 130 and a collation is executed, and by an output device 100, the individual information of the medium 50 is displayed and printed, and a membership colla tion and a receipt are executed. Subsequently, when facilities in a golf course are utilized by using this medium, price information is stored in the medium 50 by an input device 110, read by an account settlement processor 120 and the deferred-payment processing is executed. By a system for using this portable storage medium for a membership card and a price account settlement for deferred-payment, the business processing in a golf course is simplified remark ably.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field 1] The present invention relates to a business processing system suitable for business processing at a golf course.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, before playing golf at a golf course facility, a user generally fills out a prescribed application form with his or her name, address, and contact information including telephone number at a reception desk.

Particularly at golf courses that offer deferred payment, individual number tags are handed out to visitors who have completed their application at the reception desk. This number plate is used to identify users for administrative purposes at the golf course facility.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] However, when using each facility at a golf course, the conventional golf course has a problem in that the user must write his or her name and number on the usage slip each time. It was in the office's administrative processing system.

Further, a person at the golf course facility brings the above-mentioned slips from each facility far away from each other to the reception desk, and the person at the reception desk totals the fees for each number.

After the payment is completed, the number plate is collected from the user. Therefore, the golf course facility also had to perform the troublesome process of tabulating the slips.

At golf courses, both users and facility managers are left with complicated paperwork, and while vapor-less paperwork is progressing in other fields, golf courses have been slow to move toward vapor-less paperwork.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a golf course business processing system that can simplify business processing within a golf course compared to the conventional system.

[Means for Solving the Problems 1] In order to achieve such an objective, the present invention provides a method for downloading information stored in advance from a portable storage medium allocated to each member of a golf course in advance. an output device that reads personal information consisting of identification number 1, name, address, and telephone number of the member and displays or prints it;
Input one or more pieces of usage information to be stored in a portable storage medium by inputting payment information indicating the purchase price of products purchased by the member at various facilities within the golf course, the usage fee for the facilities used, and the payment items for the facility usage fee. The present invention is characterized by comprising: a device; and a payment processing device that reads out price information stored in a portable storage medium, totals it, and prints out the total result as a receipt.

Further, a reading device is installed at each course entrance of the golf course and adds information indicating the installation location to the membership number read from the portable storage medium and transmits it to the output device,
The output device is characterized in that it outputs and displays or prints the received member number and information indicating the installation location.

Since the member number 1 name, address 1 name, and telephone number stored in advance in the portable storage medium are automatically output, the member does not need to fill in the usage application form by hand. In addition, usage fees at various facilities are recorded from the input device to a portable storage medium, and the payment processing device aggregates the payment information on the portable storage medium and prints it out as a receipt. There is no need to write your name on the payment slip. Further, since the calculation process of the payment slips is automated on the golf course side, the administrative processing on both the member side and the golf course side at the golf course is greatly simplified.

Furthermore, since the installation location and the membership number of the owner of the portable storage medium are output from the reading device installed at the course entrance and exit to the output device, for example, displayed, it is possible to easily know the whereabouts of the member.

[Function j] In the present invention, a portable storage medium is used as a membership card and a payment slip for deferred payment, and the portable storage medium is used as an output device. .

FIG. 1 shows the functional configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, 100 is a personal identification number 2 consisting of the member's name, address, and telephone number stored in advance in the portable storage medium 50 individually allocated to the member of the golf course. Read the information and
An output device for displaying or printing output.

In step 110, the member inputs the purchase price of products purchased at various facilities in the golf course, the facility usage fee used, and price information indicating the payment item of the facility usage fee,
One or more usage information input devices stored on the portable storage medium.

Reference numeral 120 is a settlement processing device that reads out the price information stored in the portable storage medium, totals it, and prints out the totaled result as a receipt.

Further, reference numeral 130 denotes a reading device installed at each course entrance/exit of the golf course, which adds information indicating the installation location to the membership number read from the portable storage medium and transmits the information to the output device. Note that the output device outputs and displays or prints the received information indicating the member number and the installation location.

FIG. 2 shows the appearance of an IC card used as a portable storage medium.

In FIG. 2, the IC card 1 is comprised of a magnetic stripe 12 affixed to the card body, an IC module 13 built into the card body, and an emboss 14. I
The C module 13 has a built-in microprocessor and memory, and this memory is generally a non-volatile memory, such as an EEPROM or an EPROM.

The non-volatile memory stores various information to be described later, and the stored information is read and written by a microprocessor.

FIG. 3 shows the structure of the storage area of the nonvolatile memory in the rc card 1 shown in FIG.

In FIG. 3, a first area 201 stores a system code for confirming the authenticity of the IC card 1. In FIG. The second area 202 stores the membership number assigned to the golf course member who owns the IC card 1.

The third area 203 stores a registered password for verification when using the IC card 1.

The fourth area 204 stores information regarding the IC card holder's name, address, telephone number, and place of work.

The fifth area 205 stores information such as the amount of one type of golf insurance taken out by the IC card holder, the expiration date, emergency contact information in the event of an accident, the IC card holder's blood type, past medical conditions, presence of allergies, etc.

The sixth area 206 includes information on usage fees for facilities used at the golf course, product purchase fees, usage locations, usage dates and times,
Specifically, information such as the presence or absence of valuable 8 deposits, their charges, charges for shops and cafeterias, charges for use of the practice range, and items of charges are stored. .

The information in the first to fifth areas 201 to 205 is written when the IC card 1 is issued, and the information in the sixth area 206 is written to the IC card 1.
It is written every time the cardholder uses each facility within the golf course. The tC card 1 in this example functions as a membership card, a slip for payment of golf course fees, and a ledger for storing members' personal information.

FIG. 4 shows the circuit configuration of an input/output device that outputs information to the IC card 1.

In FIG. 4, the input/output device is composed of an IC card reader/writer 20 and a computer 10. IC
The card reader/writer has a connecting connector that electrically connects to the IC card l, and the IC card l inserted from the insertion slot is automatically transferred to the connecting connector 2 by a transport means (not shown).
! After the information processing is completed, it is automatically ejected into the insertion slot.

The computer IO includes a central processing unit (CPU) 11 that controls the entire system, a display device 12 . Input device 13, such as a mouse. A ROM (ROM) 15 for storing control procedures executed by the CPIII and an interface (110) 16 for outputting information to the outside are connected to the common bus.

The information input from the input device 13 is stored in the non-volatile memory in the IC card 1 via the connection connector 21 based on the operation instructions of the CPt1ll, and is stored in the non-volatile memory in the IC card 1 based on the operation instructions of the CPUII. Read from memory.

Such an input/output device is placed at each facility used by customers within the golf course, such as the reception desk, cafeteria, and shop.

Next, a method of using the IC card 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be explained.

FIG. 5 shows the operating procedure executed by the input/output device arranged at the reception desk when accepting a request for use of a golf course.

FIG. 6 shows the operating procedure executed by the input/output device located at the reception payment settlement station when payment is made.

The operator receives the IC card 1 from the visiting member and sends an I.
Insert it into the C card reader/writer 20 (see Figure 4), and
An instruction is given to verify the C card I (step 51).

The system code is read from the IC card 1 by the CPU II of the host computer 10, and if the specified system code and the system code do not match, this is displayed on the display device and the IC card 1 is ejected (steps 52-34).
).

If the system codes match, the member information stored in the host computer is checked to see if the member has paid the membership fee (step S3).
). This check is performed by comparing and referencing the individual card numbers and the membership numbers of non-paying members stored in the FDD storage device 14 of the input/output device. Next, enter your name from IC card 1.

The address and telephone number are read and recorded in the FDD storage device (step S6).

Furthermore, the number of uses, date of use, and course usage fee are recorded on the IC card 1, and the IC card 1 is ejected (step S6).
→S7). This series of operations is automatically performed according to instructions from the CPIII after the IC cart 1 is inserted into the IC card reader 20.

After that, when you use the IC card 1 to use a shop, cafeteria, or practice field, the IC card 1 is inserted into the input/output device located at the facility, and the price input from the input device 13 of the host computer IO is processed. Information regarding the item of one usage place fee will be recorded on the IC card 1. In addition, when depositing valuables, the member must record the valuables number assigned to the deposited valuables on Card 1, and
When the person submits the item, the input/output device reads out the valuable item number from the IC card 1 and asks for the item to be returned.

At the time of payment, the member will give you an IC card 1 at the reception desk.
The operator picks up the receiver and inserts it into the IC card reader/writer 20.
Insert C card l. Next, when the operator inputs instructions for payment settlement from the input device 13, the host computer 1
0's CPt1ll reads out the facility usage information for the day from the IC card 1, that is, the price of 1 usage item, and totals it.
The total result is printed out as a receipt (step Sll→514 in FIG. 6).

As explained above, golf course members only need to have an IC card 1, and as in the past, they can write their name and address on a record sheet, and sign slips for purchasing products and using facilities. There is no need to do this.

On the golf course side, the input/output device performs membership verification without checking a record ledger, and the input/output device also automatically tallies members' fees, simplifying administrative processes related to customers. and become paperless.

Other possible uses of portable storage media include the following.

(1) The input/output device of each facility is connected online to the input/output device of the reception desk, and the information recorded on the IC card 1 is recorded and saved in the FDD (floppy disk) recording device 14 of the input/output device of the reception desk. By reading and displaying this recorded information, it is possible to know the time that the member was at the golf course, cafeteria, etc., so it is possible to predict where the member is presently, and it is possible to quickly respond to a call, for example, by telephone.

(3) In addition to eliminating the need to write your name on a slip when using a facility at a golf course as in this embodiment, it is also possible to automatically apply for home delivery of golf bags. In this case, when an application for the use of home delivery is received, one address and name are read from the IC card 1 by the input/output device, and two addresses and names are printed on the delivery slip.

(4) In this embodiment, insurance and medical information is recorded in the IC card 1, so any unexpected situation can be dealt with immediately by reading the information recorded in the IC card.

(5) It is also possible to provide services to customers based on the personal information stored in the IC card 1.

For example, when the input/output device detects that the number of uses has reached a predetermined number, it may be possible to print a facility use ticket and provide it free of charge.

(6) Install the same input/output devices as those installed at each facility in this example at the entrance or exit of the course, and connect online to the input/output device at the reception.

Every time an IC card is inserted into this input/output device, the membership number is read from the IC card 1 by the input/output device, and then time information and installation location information of the input/output device are added.
Output to the reception input/output device. The reception input/output device collectively stores information sent from the input/output devices of each course, and displays it on the display device 12 according to instructions from the input/output device 13. By performing such processing, the reception desk can grasp the location of visiting members.

(7) An automatic locker opening/closing device is installed in the locker so that when the IC card 1 is inserted, the input/output device reads the membership number of the IC card 1 and opens/closes the locker assigned to that member. It is also conceivable to give operation instructions to.

It goes without saying that input/output devices other than lockers, such as video cameras and entertainment equipment, may be connected so that each equipment can be used only when the IC card 1 is inserted.

(8) In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the IC card 1 is used in a deferred payment system, but it goes without saying that the IC card 1 may be used in a payment-in-advance system.

In this case, the amount of advance payment is stored in advance on the IC card, and the remaining amount is inputted using the input/output device for each payment IiN.
This will be written to C card 1.

(9) In this embodiment, an IC card is used as a portable storage medium, but magnetic cards, IC memory cards, and optical disk cards are known as portable storage media, and these portable storage media are used. be able to.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, a portable storage medium is used as a membership card and a payment slip for deferred payment, and the member number 0 name and address stored in advance in the portable storage medium are output from the output device. 1
Names and phone numbers are automatically output, so members do not need to fill in application forms by hand.Furthermore, usage fees at various facilities are recorded from the input device to a portable storage medium, and are processed by the payment processing device. Since the payment information on the portable storage medium is aggregated and printed out as a receipt, the member does not need to write his or her name on the payment slip as in the past. Additionally, the golf course also automates the process of aggregating payment slips.
Administrative processing on both the member side and the golf course side at the golf course is greatly simplified.

Furthermore, since the installation location and the membership number of the owner of the portable storage medium are output from the reading device installed at the course entrance and exit to the output device, for example, displayed, it is possible to easily know the whereabouts of the member.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the external appearance of an IC card according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 shows a memory configuration of an IC card according to an embodiment of the present invention. Memory map. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration of the input/output device according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 5 and 6 are flowcharts showing control procedures executed by the input/output device according to the embodiment of the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1...IC card, 2...magnetic stripe, 3...IC module, 4...emboss, lO...computer, 11...CPU. 2...Display device, 3...Input device, 4...FDD. 5...ROM. 6... Ilo, 7... Power supply, 20... IC card reader, 21... Connection connector. Top view of the IC card in the 1st and 3rd month of the month, Figure 2. Figure 3: A program diagram showing the circuit configuration of the input power device in the B111 example

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1) An individual consisting of the member's identification number, name, address, and telephone number pre-stored in the portable storage medium individually allocated to the member of the golf course in advance. An output device that reads and outputs display or prints information, and inputs payment information indicating the purchase price of products purchased by the member at various facilities in the golf course, the facility usage fee used, and the payment item of the facility usage fee. one or more usage information input devices stored in the portable storage medium; and a payment system that reads out the price information stored in the portable storage medium, totals it, and prints out the total result as a receipt. A business processing system for a golf course, characterized by comprising a processing device. 2) The business processing system for a golf course according to claim 1, which is installed at each course entrance/exit of the golf course, and adds information indicating the installation location to the membership number read from the portable storage medium. A business processing system for a golf course, comprising a reading device that transmits information to the output device, and the output device outputs and displays or prints the received information indicating the membership number and the installation location.