Prepaid card information issuing system, call rate settlement system, communication rate settlement system, and expense settlement system

Abstract

A prepaid card information issuing system 10 comprising a character string data base 25 for storing a plurality of character strings each consisting of a predetermined number of digits, a selection sheet 32 on which barcodes 35, 36 for identifying the type and face value of a prepaid card are displayed, a barcode reader 15a for reading out the barcodes 35, 36 to input the type and face value of the prepaid card, paid amount of money input means for inputting the amount of cash paid, prepaid card information generator 22 for generating prepaid card information by associating some character string in the character string data base 25 with the face value concerned when the face value of the prepaid card thus selected is coincident with the paid money amount, a prepaid card information data base 26 for storing prepaid card information, and prepaid card information issuing means 31.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a prepaid card information issuing system for adding a fixed monetary value to a character string of a predetermined number of digits. [0002] It also relates to a settlement system for call charges, communication charges, goods, and service charges using such prepaid card information. Background technique [0003] Now, when using mobile phone terminals such as Mobile Phones and PHS to make international calls abroad, in principle, a use contract must be signed with an international communication company in advance. That is to say, fill in your name, address, correspondence office, payment method, etc. on the "Application Form for International Telephone Use Contract of Mobile Phone and PHS", and then apply to the international communication company. At this time, the person who holds a credit card can select "credit card payment" as the payment method. But other people have to go to the international communication c...

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Problems solved by technology

[0008] However, for the various international communication companies, there are problems: it goes without saying that the production of prepaid cards itself requires cost, and the cards with the value of gold coupons are also very dangerous and costly during transportation and storage.

That is to say, the production cost of the prepaid card itself has the risk of being stolen during the circulation process.

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