Return gift lift ticket issue system

Abstract

To reduce a time from execution of donation to acceptance of a return gift.SOLUTION: A return gift lift ticket issue system includes a tax payment information management device, a lift ticket information management device and a gate management device. The tax payment information management device stores information relating to hometown tax payment input by a user in a storage unit, and transmits information relating to a type of a return gift lift ticket included in the information relating to the hometown tax payment to the lift ticket information management device. The lift ticket information management device stores information identifying a lift ticket and the information relating to the type of the return gift lift ticket in association with each other in the storage unit, and instructs registration processing for making the return gift lift ticket usable to the gate management device on the basis of the information relating to the type of the return gift lift ticket and the information identifying the lift ticket. The gate management device registers a lift use right specified by the information relating to the type of the return gift lift ticket and a unique identification number of the lift ticket determined on the basis of the information identifying the lift ticket in association with each other in the storage unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a return gift lift ticket issuance system, a tax payment information management device, a tax payment information management method, and a tax payment information management program.

Background Art

[0002] Local tax payment is a system in which, when a taxpayer makes a donation to a municipality selected by the taxpayer himself / herself, a portion of the donation amount that exceeds a predetermined amount is deducted from income tax and inhabitant tax in Japan. When a donation for local tax payment (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as "donation") is made, a return gift for the donation is sent to the taxpayer from the municipality. The above-mentioned return gifts cover a wide range, including foodstuffs such as meat, fish, and rice, daily necessities, sundries, electrical appliances, travel tickets, tickets, etc.

[0003] In recent years, electronic tickets or the like may be adopted as return gifts. In the case of an electronic ticket as described above, a taxpayer selects a municipality for which he / she desires to make a local tax payment from a portal site or the like and makes a donation. Then, when the donation is made, an electronic ticket is issued as a return gift according to the donation amount. For example, for sending return gifts such as electronic tickets due to donations, a technique for issuing a return gift electronic ticket with user conditions and regional restriction conditions is known when there is a donation from a resident outside the region to a local public body in a predetermined region (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, there is a problem that it is difficult to shorten the time from the implementation of the donation to the receipt of the return gift. For example, in hometown tax payment using the prior art, there are multiple systems related to multiple entities such as local governments, electronic ticket issuers, and ski resorts. And the transfer of data between the multiple systems is not performed as a series of processes, and manual processing occurs. Therefore, it takes time from when a taxpayer makes a hometown tax payment donation to the sending of the lift ticket, which is the return gift. As a result, even when a taxpayer wants to use the lift ticket immediately, they cannot promptly receive and use the return gift lift ticket.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0006] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems and achieve the object, the return gift lift ticket issuing system of the present invention is a return gift lift ticket issuing system having a tax information management device that manages information related to hometown tax payment, a lift ticket information management device that manages information related to lift tickets, and a gate management device that controls the opening and closing of the gates at a ski resort. The tax information management device includes a storage unit that stores, in a storage unit, the information related to the hometown tax payment input by a user, and a transmission unit that transmits, to the lift ticket information management device, information related to the type of the return gift lift ticket related to the hometown tax payment included in the information related to the hometown tax payment. The lift ticket information management device includes a storage unit that stores, in a storage unit, by associating information for identifying a lift ticket with the information related to the type of the return gift lift ticket transmitted by the tax information management device, and a registration instruction unit that, based on the information related to the type of the return gift lift ticket and the information for identifying the lift ticket, gives an instruction for a registration process to make the return gift lift ticket available for use at the target ski resort to the gate management device. The gate management device includes a registration unit that, based on the instruction for the registration process of the lift ticket information management device, registers, in a storage unit, by associating the right to use a lift at the target ski resort specified by the information related to the type of the return gift lift ticket with the unique identification number of the lift ticket determined based on the information for identifying the lift ticket.

Effect of the Invention

[0007] The present invention has the effect of making it possible to shorten the time from the implementation of a donation to the receipt of a return gift.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that each embodiment is not limited to the content described below.

[0010] <Overall Outline> FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 according to the present embodiment. The return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 shown in FIG. 1 accepts hometown tax payment from a taxpayer (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "user") who wishes to use a lift ticket as a return gift, and performs processing (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "activation") to make the return gift lift ticket available for use, and is an example of a computer that provides a technology for realizing a series of processing for issuing a return gift lift ticket to the user.

[0011] (Background) For users who want to reduce the economic burden of purchasing lift tickets or for local governments that want to improve tax revenue to secure financial resources, lift tickets (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "return gift lift tickets") are provided as return gifts for donations related to hometown tax payment. The return gift lift tickets are not only sent to users as physical tickets such as paper or plastic, but also electronic tickets such as vouchers used in exchange for the return gift lift tickets may be issued.

[0012] As a technology related to the issuance of return gift lift tickets in the form of the above-mentioned electronic tickets, for example, reference technologies for issuing return gift electronic tickets are known when there are donations from residents outside the region related to the local public body that provides the return gift to the local public body.

[0013] However, in the case of issuing return gift lift tickets related to the current hometown tax payment using reference technologies, there is a problem that it takes several days to several weeks from when a user pays tax until they receive the return gift lift tickets.

[0014] Here, the problems with return gift delivery related to reference technologies will be explained. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the return gift delivery procedure related to existing hometown tax payment. In FIG. 2, for each step, a "processing stage" indicating the processing item for each step, a "processing content" indicating the content of the processing, and a "processing system" indicating the system used for the processing are shown.

[0015] As the "donation acceptance" in step (1), a user who wishes to make a donation through hometown tax payment selects the local government targeted for hometown tax payment or the gift in return, and inputs information related to hometown tax payment. As the system processing related to step (1), for example, the hometown tax portal system accepts, as information related to hometown tax payment input by the user, "the combination of the donation amount and the gift in return predetermined by the local government", "information required by the local government such as the donation amount, the name, address, contact information of the donor, and the email address of the gift-in-return delivery destination", etc. Also, the hometown tax portal system accepts information related to payment methods such as credit card payment, electronic payment, bank transfer, convenience store payment, etc. made by the user as the "donation payment".

[0016] As the "donation confirmation and gift-in-return arrangement" in step (2), the relevant person of the local government confirms the content of the donation by the user and prepares the gift in return. As the system processing related to step (2), for example, the hometown tax business support system accepts information related to hometown tax payment from the hometown tax portal system and outputs (displays, etc.) information related to the content of the hometown tax donation to the relevant persons of the local government, etc. Also, the hometown tax business support system manages information related to the arrangement of the gift in return.

[0017] As the "provision of the gift in return" in step (3), the electronic ticket issuer issues an electronic ticket to the user based on the request from the local government to prepare the gift in return. As the system processing related to step (3), for example, the electronic ticket issuance system displays the request from the local government to prepare the gift in return to the electronic ticket issuer, etc. Also, for example, the electronic ticket issuance system accepts information related to the issuance instruction of the electronic ticket and issues the electronic ticket. Then, the electronic ticket issuance system sends the electronic ticket to the registered email address of the user.

[0018] As the "consideration settlement for lift usage rights" in step (4), the relevant parties of ski resorts and the like that sell lift tickets confirm the electronic ticket presented by the user and perform a cancellation process as the consideration settlement for the lift usage rights (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "lift usage rights"), which is the right to use the lift at the target ski resort. As the system process related to step (4), for example, when a predetermined payment is made as the consideration settlement for the lift usage rights from the user for the cancellation process, the settlement agency system outputs the settlement information to the relevant parties of ski resorts and the like for the cancellation process.

[0019] As the "registration of lift usage rights" in step (5), the relevant parties of ski resorts and the like perform a process of validating the lift ticket corresponding to the electronic ticket for which the cancellation process has been performed. As the system process related to step (5), for example, the lift ticket information linking system registers the lift usage rights corresponding to the electronic ticket for which the cancellation process has been performed based on the operation by the relevant parties of ski resorts and the like, and validates the lift ticket.

[0020] As the "issuance of lift tickets" in step (6), the relevant parties of ski resorts and the like provide the user with the validated lift ticket. As the system process related to step (6), for example, the lift ticket issuance system issues the lift ticket to the user that can pass through (is validated) the gate installed in front of the lift.

[0021] As described above, in the conventional procedure using the reference technology, there are multiple systems related to multiple entities such as local governments, electronic ticket issuers, and ski resorts, but each system is fragmented. Therefore, in the process from the acceptance of donations for hometown tax payment to the delivery of return gifts, manual processes by administrators and the like occur. As a result, it takes time from the acceptance of donations to the issuance of return gifts, and the user who made the donation cannot receive the lift ticket of the return gift in real time.

[0022] (Processing by the Return Gift Lift Ticket Issuance System 1) Therefore, in order to realize the real-time issuance of return gift lift tickets, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 according to the present embodiment receives information related to hometown tax payment, performs activation processing on the return gift lift tickets, and issues the activated return gift lift tickets to the user.

[0023] Here, returning to FIG. 1, the issuance process of the return gift lift tickets by the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 will be described.

[0024] As shown in (1-1) of FIG. 1, the tax payment information management device 100 included in the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 stores the information related to hometown tax payment input by the user in the storage unit 120. Next, as shown in (1-2) of FIG. 1, the tax payment information management device 100 transmits the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket related to hometown tax payment included in the information related to hometown tax payment to the lift ticket information management device 200. Note that the above-mentioned information related to the type of return gift lift ticket means information related to return gifts such as the type of lift ticket at the target ski resort, and hereinafter, it may be simply referred to as "information related to the type of return gift lift ticket".

[0025] As shown in (2-1) of FIG. 1, the lift ticket information management device 200 included in the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 associates the information for identifying the lift ticket, such as the unique identification number of the lift ticket and the exchange code of the return gift lift ticket, with the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket output by the tax payment information management device 100 and stores it in the storage unit 220. Next, as shown in (2-2) of FIG. 1, based on the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket and the unique identification information of the lift ticket, the lift ticket information management device 200 gives an instruction for the registration process to make the return gift lift ticket available for use at the target ski resort to the gate management device 300.

[0026] As shown in (3) of FIG. 1, the gate management device 300 included in the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 associates, based on an instruction of the registration process of the lift ticket information management device 200, the right to use a lift at a target ski resort specified by information regarding the type of return gift lift ticket with the unique identification number of the lift ticket determined based on the information for identifying the lift ticket, and registers the association in the storage unit 320.

[0027] In this way, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 according to the present embodiment can issue a return gift lift ticket that has been validated as described above to the user. Therefore, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 has the effect of shortening the time from the implementation of hometown tax payment to the receipt of the return gift as compared with the conventional method.

[0028] <First Embodiment> Hereinafter, as a first embodiment, an example of the process of the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 issuing a return gift lift ticket for hometown tax payment will be described in the case where the user holds a lift ticket that can be used at a target ski resort by charging the right to use the lift to a lift ticket with unique identification information.

[0029] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the process of the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 3, as the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1, a tax payment information management device 100, a lift ticket information management device 200, and a gate management device 300 are shown.

[0030] The tax information management device 100 is a device that receives and stores information related to hometown tax payment from users, outputs information related to the issuance of return gift lift tickets to users, and outputs information related to hometown tax payment to local governments and the like. The lift ticket information management device 200 is a device that stores the lift ticket serial number, which is the identification number unique to the lift ticket that identifies the lift ticket, and information related to the type of return gift lift ticket, and instructs the gate management device 300 to perform registration processing of lift use rights and the like. The gate management device 300 is a device that stores the lift ticket serial number and information related to the lift use right in association with each other, and controls the opening and closing of the ski resort gate using the associated information.

[0031] In addition, as the entities using the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1, there are shown a "user" who is a donor of hometown tax payment and a user of the ski resort, a "local government" that is in charge of hometown tax payment, and a "ski resort" that is the target ski resort for using the return gift lift ticket.

[0032] First, the tax information management device 100 receives information related to hometown tax payment including information required by the local government regarding hometown tax payment and information related to the settlement of the donation amount (Fig. 3 (1-1)), and information related to the type of return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number (Fig. 3 (1-2)). Then, the tax information management device 100 associates the received information and stores it in the storage unit 120.

[0033] The tax information management device 100 outputs the lift ticket serial number received from the user and the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket to the lift ticket information management device 200 (Fig. 3 (2)).

[0034] The lift ticket information management device 200 associates the lift ticket serial number and the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket and stores it in the storage unit 220 (Fig. 3 (3-1)).

[0035] Next, the lift ticket information management device 200 outputs the lift ticket serial number and information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket to the gate management device 300, and gives an instruction for the registration process of the lift usage right (see (3-2) in FIG. 3).

[0036] The gate management device 300 performs the registration process of the information regarding the lift usage right by associating the lift ticket serial number with the information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket (see (4-1) in FIG. 3). Next, the gate management device 300 outputs a registration completion notification for the lift usage right to the lift ticket information management device 200 (see (4-2) in FIG. 3). Note that, for the convenience of explanation, the registration process shown in (4-1) in FIG. 3 and the output process of the registration completion notification shown in (4-2) in FIG. 3 are described as being continuously performed after receiving the instruction for the registration process shown in (3-2) in FIG. 3, but they are not limited to the above-described timing.

[0037] Also, the lift ticket information management device 200 determines that the return gift lift ticket has become available (the return gift lift ticket has been activated) triggered by the completion of the association process between the lift ticket serial number and the information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket (see (5-1) in FIG. 3). Then, the lift ticket information management device 200 outputs an activation notification for the return gift lift ticket to the tax payment information management device 100 (see (5-2) in FIG. 3).

[0038] When the tax payment information management device 100 receives the activation notification for the return gift lift ticket from the lift ticket information management device 200, it outputs to the user who made the donation that the return gift lift ticket has become available (the ticket issuance notification for the return gift lift) because the lift usage right has been charged to the lift ticket held by the user (see (6) in FIG. 3). Then, the user can board the lift at the target ski resort by having the activated return gift lift ticket read by the gate management device 300 (see (7) in FIG. 3).

[0039] In addition, the tax payment information management device 100 outputs information related to hometown tax payment based on the operations of the persons in charge of local governments, etc. ((8-1) in FIG. 3). Then, the persons in charge of local governments, etc., based on the amount of the donation deposited into the bank account of the target local government by the user based on a predetermined settlement method ((8-2) in FIG. 3), and the information related to the settlement of the donation included in the information related to hometown tax payment obtained from the tax payment information management device 100, calculate the target amount of hometown tax payment and the price of the lift ticket to be paid to the ski resort. Then, the person in charge of the local government deposits the price of the lift ticket into the target ski resort for the return gift lift ticket for hometown tax payment ((8-3) in FIG. 3). Note that the timing of the processes from (8-1) to (8-3) in FIG. 3 is not limited.

[0040] (Return Gift Lift Ticket Issuance System 1) Next, the configuration of the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 includes a tax payment information management device 100 that manages information related to hometown tax payment, a lift ticket information management device 200 that manages information related to lift tickets, and a gate management device 300 that controls the opening and closing of the gates at the ski resort. And as shown in FIG. 4, each device is connected bidirectionally via the communication unit provided in each device.

[0041] (Tax Payment Information Management Device 100) First, the configuration of the tax payment information management device 100 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the tax payment information management device 100 has a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a control unit 130. Although not shown in FIG. 4, the tax payment information management device 100 can be provided with an input unit such as a keyboard and a mouse for receiving inputs such as operations by administrators, etc. Also, the tax payment information management device 100 can be provided with a display unit such as a display for displaying the received information related to hometown tax payment, etc., to the persons in charge of local governments, etc.

[0042] (Communication Unit 110) The communication unit 110 performs data communication related to the input of hometown tax payment information output from a terminal device or the like operated by a user, and the output to the terminal device or the like such as the issuance notice of a return gift lift ticket. Specifically, when predetermined data is transmitted and received by the reception unit 131, transmission unit 133, issuance unit 135, etc. described later, the communication unit 110 mediates the data communication.

[0043] The communication unit 110 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card), a network interface controller, or the like. The communication unit 110 is connected to a network (for example, the Internet) by wire or wirelessly. Then, the communication unit 110 transmits and receives information to and from external devices via the network. Note that the communication unit 110 may transmit and receive information using any communication standard or communication technology such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth, SIM (Subscriber Identity Module), LPWA (Low Power Wide Area), etc.

[0044] (Storage unit 120) The storage unit 120 stores data and programs used for various processes by the control unit 130, and various data acquired when the control unit 130 operates. Then, the storage unit 120 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk, an optical disk. Also, as shown in FIG. 7, the storage unit 120 has a tax payment information DB 121 and a return gift information DB 122.

[0045] (Tax payment information DB 121) The tax payment information DB121 is a database that stores information related to hometown tax payment input into the tax payment information management device 100 via a terminal device or the like operated by the user. Specifically, the tax payment information DB121 associates and stores a No, which is identification information for identifying tax payment information, a local government, a gift return course, a donation amount, a lift ticket type, a receipt method, a lift ticket serial number, the name of the donor, the address of the donor, the contact information of the donor, the date of donation, and payment information, which are information required to be input from the local government when making a donation for hometown tax payment.

[0046] The above-mentioned No is identification information for identifying records of information related to hometown tax payment stored by the tax payment information DB121. The local government is information such as the name of the local government selected by the user as the tax payment destination for hometown tax payment. The gift return course is information for identifying the type of gift returned for hometown tax payment. The donation amount is information indicating the donation amount for hometown tax payment. The lift ticket type is information indicating the ski resort and the type of lift ticket for which the user is issued as a gift return for hometown tax payment. The receipt method is information indicating the issuance method of the gift return lift ticket, and includes, for example, a charge method of charging the lift ticket owned by the user, a pickup method (second embodiment) used when the user does not have a lift ticket, etc. The lift ticket serial number is the unique identification number of the lift ticket held by the user.

[0047] The name of the donor is the name of the user who made the donation for hometown tax payment. The address of the donor is the address of the place of residence of the user who made the donation for hometown tax payment. The contact information of the donor is information related to the contact information such as the email address or phone number of the user who made the donation for hometown tax payment. The date of donation is information indicating the date on which the donation for hometown tax payment was made by the user. The payment information is information related to the payment of the donation amount when the donation for hometown tax payment was made by the user, and includes, for example, the payment method, the payment amount, the identification information of the payment, the name of the payment executor, etc.

[0048] Here, an example of the information related to hometown tax payment stored in the tax payment information DB121 will be described. FIG. 5 is a table diagram showing an example of the tax payment information according to the first embodiment. For example, as shown in the table diagram of FIG. 5, the tax payment information DB121 associates and stores the municipality "〇〇 Village" identified by No "1", the return gift course "Course A", the donation amount "20,000 yen", the lift ticket type "〇〇 Ski Resort Adult One-Day Ticket", the receipt method "Charge Method", the lift ticket serial number "#1234", the name of the donor "Name A1", the address of the donor "Address A2", the contact information of the donor "A@tmail.com", the date of donation "December 30, 2023", and the payment information "Payment Information A3".

[0049] Regarding the above-mentioned payment information, the payment information A3 may include information such as the payment method "Credit Card", the payment amount "20,000 yen", the identification information of the payment "Payment Number A4", and the name of the person who made the payment "Name A1".

[0050] (Return Gift Information DB122) The return gift information DB122 is a database that stores information related to the return gifts for hometown tax donations, which is used when the output unit 134 described later outputs the return gift details. Specifically, the return gift information DB122 associates and stores the No, which is the identification information for identifying the information related to the return gifts calculated using the information related to hometown tax payment stored in the tax payment information DB121, the lift ticket type, the selling price per unit, the target period, the number of donated items, and the total amount.

[0051] The above-mentioned No is the identification information for identifying the records of the information related to the return gifts stored in the return gift information DB122. The lift ticket type is information indicating the target ski resort and the type of the return gift lift ticket issued to the user as a return gift for hometown tax payment, and is the information corresponding to the "lift ticket type" stored in the tax payment information DB121. The selling price per unit is the selling amount per unit quantity of the lift ticket at the target ski resort of the return gift lift ticket.

[0052] The target period is the target period when aggregating donations for hometown tax payment. The number of donation items is the number of hometown tax donations made during the target period. The total amount is the total sales amount of the return gift lift tickets during the target period, which is calculated by multiplying the sales unit price by the number of items.

[0053] Here, an example of information on the return gift stored in the return gift information DB122 will be described. FIG. 6 is a table diagram showing an example of return gift information according to the first embodiment. For example, as shown in the table diagram of FIG. 6, the return gift information DB122 associates and stores a lift ticket type “〇〇 Ski Resort Adult One-Day Ticket” identified by No “1”, a sales unit price of “6,000 yen”, a target period of “December 2023”, the number of donation items “100 (pieces)”, and a total amount of “600,000 yen”.

[0054] (Control Unit 130) Returning to FIG. 4, the description will continue. The control unit 130 is realized by a processor, an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a CPU (Central Processing Unit), etc. executing various programs stored in the storage unit 120 using the RAM as a work area. Also, the control unit 130 is realized by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). And as shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 130 includes a reception unit 131, a storage unit 132, a transmission unit 133, an output unit 134, and an issuance unit 135.

[0055] (Reception Unit 131) The reception unit 131 receives information related to hometown tax payment, the lift ticket serial number of the lift ticket held by the user, etc. transmitted from a terminal device or the like operated by the user.

[0056] (Storage Unit 132) The storage unit 132 stores the information received by the reception unit 131 in the storage unit 120. Specifically, the storage unit 132 stores, in the tax payment information DB 121, the lift ticket serial number input by the user and the information regarding hometown tax payment input by the user, as information for identifying the lift ticket.

[0057] For example, the storage unit 132 stores, in association with the lift ticket serial number "#1234" as information for identifying the lift ticket, the municipality "〇〇 Village", the return gift course "Course A", the donation amount "20,000 yen", the lift ticket type "〇〇 Ski Resort Adult One-Day Ticket", the receipt method "Charge Method", the donor's name "Name A1", the donor's address "Address A2", the donor's contact information "A@tmail.com", the donation date "December 30, 2023", and the payment information "Payment Information A3" as information regarding hometown tax payment.

[0058] (Transmission unit 133) The transmission unit 133 transmits predetermined information used to perform a process of validating the return gift lift ticket to the lift ticket information management device 200 described later. Specifically, the transmission unit 133 transmits information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number to the lift ticket information management device 200. For example, the transmission unit 133 transmits the lift ticket serial number "#1234" and the lift ticket type "〇〇 Ski Resort Adult One-Day Ticket" stored in the tax payment information DB 121 to the lift ticket information management device 200.

[0059] (Output unit 134) The output unit 134 outputs the information regarding hometown tax payment for which predetermined information processing has been performed to a display unit included in the hometown tax payment management device 100 or an information processing device operated by a person in charge of the municipality or the like. Here, the output includes display on the display unit of an information processing device operated by a person in charge of the municipality, physical output by a printer or the like, output of data via a storage medium or the like, output to another device by data communication, and the like.

[0060] Specifically, the output unit 134 outputs information regarding the payment cost to the target ski resort calculated using the information regarding the amount of donation included in the information regarding hometown tax payment and the amount of the lift ticket corresponding to the type of lift ticket for return gifts stored in advance.

[0061] In addition, the output unit 134 outputs a tax certificate regarding hometown tax payment, which includes at least any one of the user's name, the user's address, the amount of donation related to hometown tax payment by the user, the donation date of hometown tax payment by the user, and the signature regarding the municipality targeted for hometown tax payment by the user.

[0062] Here, an example of the information output by the output unit 134 will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the output of documents regarding tax payment according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the output unit 134 can output a "donation certificate ((1) in FIG. 7)" or a "return gift details document ((2) in FIG. 7)" to an information processing device or the like operated by a person in charge of the municipality.

[0063] For example, as shown in (1) of FIG. 7, the output unit 134 can output, as a donation certificate, a document in which donation information such as the message "Hereby certify that the following has been received.", the name "Name A", the address "〇〇 1-1-1, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo", the donation date "December 30, Reiwa 5", the donation amount "20,000 yen", and the signature regarding the municipality such as "No. 1, 〇〇 1-chome, XX Village, XX Prefecture, Mayor of XX Village □□□□" is described.

[0064] Also, as shown in (2) of FIG. 7, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 can output, as the return gift details of "A Ski Resort Lift Ticket for December 2023", a document in which "Adult 1-day ticket (6,000 yen): 100 pieces, 600,000 yen", "Adult 2-day ticket (9,000 yen): 10 pieces, 90,000 yen", "Child 1-day ticket (3,000 yen): 10 pieces, 30,000 yen", "Child 2-day ticket (4,500 yen): 100 pieces, 450,000 yen", "Total amount for December: 1,170,000 yen", etc. are described, as the return gift details document.

[0065] (Issuing Unit 135) Returning to FIG. 4, the explanation will continue. When the gift return lift ticket is determined to be validated by the lift ticket information management device 200, the issuing unit 135 issues a notice of issuance of the gift return lift ticket to the user.

[0066] Specifically, taking the input of the validation notice of the gift return lift ticket by the lift ticket information management device 200 as a trigger, the issuing unit 135 issues a notice to the terminal device or the like operated by the user that the lift ticket held by the user can be used as a gift return lift ticket. For example, the issuing unit 135 can issue a notice of issuance of the gift return lift ticket such as "The writing of the gift return lift ticket information to the lift ticket has been completed" or "The lift ticket can be used at Ski Resort A".

[0067] Note that when the lift ticket information management device 200 determines that the gift return lift ticket is not validated, the issuing unit 135 does not issue a notice of issuance of the gift return lift ticket to the user.

[0068] (Lift Ticket Information Management Device 200) Next, the configuration of the lift ticket information management device 200 will be described. The lift ticket information management device 200 manages information related to the gift return lift ticket including information regarding the type of the gift return lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number. Specifically, the lift ticket information management device 200 associates the information regarding the type of the gift return lift ticket received from the tax payment information management device 100 with the lift ticket serial number and stores it in the storage unit 220, and determines the validation of the gift return lift ticket. In addition, the lift ticket information management device 200 gives an instruction for the registration process of the information regarding the lift usage right to the gate management device 300 that performs the gate opening / closing control in front of the lift described later.

[0069] As shown in FIG. 4, the lift ticket information management device 200 includes a communication unit 210, a storage unit 220, and a control unit 230. Although not shown in FIG. 4, the lift ticket information management device 200 can be provided with an input unit such as a keyboard or a mouse for receiving inputs such as operations by an administrator or the like. Further, the lift ticket information management device 200 can be provided with a display unit such as a display for displaying information regarding the type of the stored return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number to a user or the like.

[0070] (Communication unit 210) The communication unit 210 performs data communication related to the input of information regarding the return gift lift ticket output from the tax payment information management device 100 and the registration completion notification of the lift use right output from the gate management device 300, and the output of the activation notification of the return gift lift ticket to the tax payment information management device 100 and the instruction of the registration process of information regarding the lift use right to the gate management device 300. Specifically, the communication unit 210 mediates the data communication when predetermined data is transmitted and received by a reception unit 231, a transmission unit 235, or the like described later.

[0071] The communication unit 210 is realized by, for example, a NIC, a network interface controller, or the like. The communication unit 210 is connected to a network (for example, the Internet) by wire or wirelessly. Then, the communication unit 210 transmits and receives information to and from external devices via the network. Note that the communication unit 210 may transmit and receive information using any communication standard or communication technology such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth, SIM, LPWA, or the like.

[0072] (Storage unit 220) The storage unit 220 stores data and programs used for various processes by the control unit 230, and various data acquired by the operation of the control unit 230. The storage unit 220 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the storage unit 220 has a lift ticket information DB 221.

[0073] (Lift Ticket Information DB 221) The Lift Ticket Information DB 221 is a database that associates information on the type of return gift lift ticket output from the tax payment information management device 100 with the lift ticket serial number and stores it as information on the return gift lift ticket. Specifically, the Lift Ticket Information DB 221 stores, in association with each other, a No which is identification information for identifying information on the return gift lift ticket, the lift ticket type, the lift ticket serial number, and the lift ticket status.

[0074] The above-mentioned No is identification information for identifying a record of information on the return gift lift ticket stored by the Lift Ticket Information DB 221. The lift ticket type is information indicating the target ski resort for the return gift lift ticket and the type of the return gift lift ticket. The lift ticket serial number is unique identification information of the lift ticket held by the user. The lift ticket status is information indicating whether the corresponding lift ticket is available or not using a flag of "valid" or "invalid".

[0075] Here, an example of information on the return gift lift ticket stored by the Lift Ticket Information DB 221 will be described. FIG. 8 is a table diagram showing an example of information on the return gift lift ticket according to the first embodiment. For example, as shown in the table diagram of FIG. 8, the Lift Ticket Information DB 221 stores, in association with each other, the lift ticket type "〇〇 Ski Resort Adult One-Day Ticket", the lift ticket serial number "#1234", and the lift ticket status "valid" identified by No "1". That is, the above-mentioned information means that the lift ticket with the lift ticket serial number "#1234" is "usable (valid)" as a lift ticket of "〇〇 Ski Resort Adult One-Day Ticket".

[0076] (Control Unit 230) Here, returning to FIG. 4, the description will continue. The control unit 230 is realized by a processor, an MPU, a CPU, etc. executing various programs stored in the storage unit 220 using the RAM as a work area. Further, the control unit 230 is realized by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC or an FPGA. And as shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 230 includes a reception unit 231, a storage unit 232, a registration instruction unit 233, a determination unit 234, and a transmission unit 235.

[0077] (Reception unit 231) The reception unit 231 receives information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number transmitted by the tax payment information management device 100. Further, the reception unit 231 receives a registration completion notification transmitted by the gate management device 300 described later.

[0078] (Storage unit 232) The storage unit 232 stores the information received by the reception unit 231. Specifically, the storage unit 232 associates the information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket transmitted by the tax payment information management device 100 with the lift ticket serial number and stores it in the storage unit 220. For example, the storage unit 232 associates the lift ticket type "XX Ski Resort Adult One - Day Ticket" received by the reception unit 231 with the lift ticket serial number "#1234" and stores it in the lift ticket information DB 221.

[0079] (Registration instruction unit 233) The registration instruction unit 233 gives an instruction for registration processing to the gate management device 300 using the information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number related to the return gift lift ticket as a process for making the return gift lift ticket available at the target ski resort. For example, as an instruction for registration processing to make the return gift lift ticket available, the registration instruction unit 233 outputs the information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket "XX Ski Resort Adult One - Day Ticket" and the lift ticket serial number "#1234" to the gate management device 300.

[0080] (Determination unit 234) The determination unit 234 determines whether the return gift lift ticket is available at the target ski resort. For example, when the association process between the lift ticket serial number and the information on the type of the return gift lift ticket is completed, the determination unit 234 determines that the return gift lift ticket is activated.

[0081] As an example, the determination unit 234 determines, by the above-described association process, that the return gift lift ticket with the lift ticket serial number "#1234" is "usable (valid)" as a lift ticket for "XX Ski Resort Adult One-Day Ticket". Then, the determination unit 234 changes the lift ticket status related to the lift ticket serial number "#1234" stored in the valid lift ticket information DB221 to "valid".

[0082] Note that when the association process between the lift ticket serial number and the information on the type of the return gift lift ticket is not completed, the determination unit 234 does not make a determination that the return gift lift ticket is activated.

[0083] (Transmission unit 235) The transmission unit 235 transmits a notification of activation of the return gift lift ticket to the tax payment information management device 100. Specifically, the transmission unit 235 outputs, to the tax payment information management device 100, a notification of activation of the return gift lift ticket, which is a trigger for issuing a notice to the user, for the return gift lift ticket determined to be activated by the determination unit 234.

[0084] (Gate management device 300) Next, the gate management device 300 will be described. The gate management device 300 is a device that reads the information of the lift ticket presented by the user at the lift boarding area of the ski resort and performs control such as opening the gate installed in front of the lift boarding area when the lift ticket is available.

[0085] First, the gate opening and closing control by the gate management device 300 will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of gate opening and closing control by the gate management device 300 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 shows the gate management device 300, a lift use right information DB 321 that stores information regarding the lift use rights included in the gate management device 300, and the ski resort gate 30.

[0086] Specifically, the gate management device 300 reads the lift ticket serial number from the lift tickets available at Ski Resort A and collates it with the association stored in the lift use right information DB 321. Then, when the read lift ticket serial number matches the lift ticket serial number registered as information for identifying available lift tickets, the gate management device 300 opens the target gate.

[0087] For example, as shown in (1) of FIG. 9, since the lift ticket serial number "#1234" read in front of the gate of Ski Resort A matches the lift ticket serial number "#1234" associated with the lift use right "Adult 1-day ticket at Ski Resort A" stored in the lift use right information DB 321, the gate management device 300 determines that it is a lift ticket available at Ski Resort A and controls to open the gate.

[0088] On the other hand, as shown in (2) of FIG. 9, since the lift ticket serial number "#1235" read in front of the gate of Ski Resort A matches the lift ticket serial number "#1235" associated with the lift use right "Adult 1-day ticket at Ski Resort B" stored in the lift use right information DB 321, the gate management device 300 determines that it is a lift ticket not available at Ski Resort A and controls not to open the gate.

[0089] In this way, the gate management device 300 compares the lift ticket serial number obtained from the lift ticket at the lift boarding gate or the like of the ski resort with the registered lift ticket serial number. Then, as a result of the comparison, if it is determined that the lift ticket is available, the gate management device 300 controls the opening and closing of the ski resort gate 30 to enable passage through the target gate. Note that the gate management device 300 may determine whether the lift ticket is available not only based on whether it is the target ski resort, but also based on user attributes such as date and time, whether it is the target user, the age and gender of the target user, etc.

[0090] Here, returning to FIG. 4, the configuration of the gate management device 300 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the gate management device 300 includes a communication unit 310, a storage unit 320, and a control unit 330. Although not shown in FIG. 11, the gate management device 300 can be provided with an input unit such as a keyboard or a mouse for receiving inputs such as operations by an administrator or the like. Further, the gate management device 300 can be provided with a display unit such as a display for displaying to an administrator or the like the association status between the stored lift use right and the lift ticket serial number, etc.

[0091] (Communication Unit 310) The communication unit 310 performs data communication related to the input of information regarding the return gift lift ticket (information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number) output from the lift ticket information management device 200, the output of a registration completion notification to the lift ticket information management device 200, etc. Specifically, when predetermined data is transmitted and received by a reception unit 331, a transmission unit 333, etc., which will be described later, the communication unit 310 mediates the data communication.

[0092] The communication unit 310 is realized by, for example, a NIC, a network interface controller, or the like. The communication unit 310 is connected to a network (such as the Internet) either wired or wirelessly. Then, the communication unit 310 transmits and receives information to and from external devices via the network. Note that the communication unit 310 may transmit and receive information using any communication standard or communication technology such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth, SIM, LPWA, or the like.

[0093] (Memory unit 320) The memory unit 320 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the memory unit 320 has a lift usage right information DB 321.

[0094] (Lift usage right information DB 321) The lift usage right information DB 321 is a database that stores the lift usage rights at the target ski resort in association with the lift ticket serial numbers. Specifically, the lift usage right information DB 321 stores, in association with each other, a No which is identification information for identifying information regarding the lift usage rights, the lift usage rights, and the lift ticket serial numbers.

[0095] The above-mentioned No is identification information for identifying records of information regarding the lift usage rights stored in the lift usage right information DB 321. The lift usage rights are information representing the usage conditions of the lifts at the target ski resort. The lift ticket serial number is a unique identification number of the lift ticket held by the user.

[0096] Here, an example of information regarding the lift usage right stored in the lift usage right information DB321 will be described. FIG. 10 is a table diagram showing an example of information regarding the lift usage right according to the first embodiment. For example, as shown in the table diagram of FIG. 10, the lift usage right information DB321 stores the lift usage right "〇〇 Ski Resort Adult One-Day Ticket" identified by No. "1" in association with the lift ticket serial number "#1234". That is, the above-described information means that the lift ticket with the lift ticket serial number "#1234" is "usable (valid)" as the lift ticket for the "〇〇 Ski Resort Adult One-Day Ticket".

[0097] (Control unit 330) Here, returning to FIG. 4, the description will be continued. The control unit 330 is realized by a processor, an MPU, a CPU, etc. executing various programs stored in the storage unit 320 using the RAM as a work area. Also, the control unit 330 is realized by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC or an FPGA, for example. And as shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 330 includes a reception unit 331, a registration unit 332, and a transmission unit 333.

[0098] (Reception unit 331) The reception unit 331 receives information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number transmitted by the lift ticket information management device 200.

[0099] (Registration unit 332) Based on the instruction of the registration process of the return gift lift ticket performed by the lift ticket information management device 200, the registration unit 332 associates the right to use the lift at the target ski resort (lift usage right) with the lift ticket serial number output by the lift ticket information management device 200 and registers it in the storage unit 320.

[0100] For example, the registration unit 332 identifies the lift use right "XX Ski Resort Adult One-Day Ticket" using the lift ticket type "XX Ski Resort Adult One-Day Ticket" output as an instruction for the registration process by the lift ticket information management device 200. Next, the registration unit 332 associates the identified lift use right "XX Ski Resort Adult One-Day Ticket" with the lift ticket serial number "#1234" output by the lift ticket information management device 200 and stores it in the lift use right information DB 321. As a result, the return gift lift ticket with the lift ticket serial number "#1234" can be used (the gate opens) at the target ski resort by the gate management device 300.

[0101] (Transmission unit 333) When the registration process of the return gift lift ticket is completed by the registration unit 332, the transmission unit 333 sends a registration completion notification to the lift ticket information management device 200. On the other hand, when the registration process is not completed, the transmission unit 333 does not send the above-mentioned registration completion notification.

[0102] (Gate control unit 340) The gate control unit 340 controls the opening and closing of the gate connected to the gate management device 300.

[0103] (An example of the actual screen) Hereinafter, a series of processes from the acceptance of hometown tax payment to the issuance of the return gift lift ticket realized by the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 according to the first embodiment will be described using an example of a display screen. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an operation screen for donation acceptance and return gift issuance processing related to hometown tax payment according to the first embodiment.

[0104] First, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays a screen on which a donation course for hometown tax payment related to the target local government is shown via a terminal device or the like operated by the user. For example, as shown in (1) of FIG. 11, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays options such as "Course A: Donation amount = 20,000 yen, return gift = One-day pass for adults at Ski Resort A", "Course B: Donation amount = 10,000 yen, return gift = One-day pass for children at Ski Resort A", "Course C: Donation amount = 30,000 yen, return gift = Two-day pass for adults at Ski Resort A", "Course D: Donation amount = 15,000 yen, return gift = Two-day pass for children at Ski Resort A". Further, as shown in (1-1) of FIG. 11, when an option is selected by the user, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 can perform an emphasized display such as coloring.

[0105] The return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays a screen for selecting a method of receiving the return gift lift ticket via a terminal device or the like. For example, as shown in (2) of FIG. 11, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays options such as "Charge method: By entering the serial number of the lift ticket you have on hand, it can be made available as a lift ticket", "Pickup method: Present the two-dimensional code issued to the customer at the ski resort and exchange it for a lift ticket". Further, as shown in (2-1) of FIG. 11, when an option is selected by the user, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 can perform an emphasized display such as coloring. In the first embodiment, as shown in (2-1) of FIG. 11, since it is assumed that the user already has a lift ticket, an example when the "Charge method" is selected will be described in this item.

[0106] The return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays a screen for inputting a lift ticket serial number via a terminal device or the like. For example, as shown in (3) of FIG. 11, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays a message such as "Please enter the serial number of the lift ticket you have", and an input space (3-1 in FIG. 11) for the user to enter the serial number of the lift ticket they possess. Then, as shown in (3-1) of FIG. 11, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 accepts the lift ticket serial number "#1234".

[0107] The return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays a screen for inputting information required by the local government, such as the name of the donor, the address of the donor, the contact information of the donor, etc., via a terminal device or the like. Specifically, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays a screen for inputting "Name (name of the donor)", "Kana (name of the donor)", "Address (address of the donor)", "Phone number (contact information of the donor)", "Email address (contact information of the donor)". Then, as shown in (4) of FIG. 11, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 accepts the input information such as the name "Name A", kana "SHIMEI A", address "〇〇 1-1-1, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo", phone number "090-1234-xxxx", and email address "A@tmail.com".

[0108] The return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays a screen for selecting a settlement method for making a donation related to hometown tax payment and inputting information necessary for settlement via a terminal device or the like. For example, when "credit card settlement" is selected as the settlement method, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays input spaces for inputting information necessary for settlement, such as "credit card number", "security code", "expiration date", "name", etc. As an example, as shown in (5) of FIG. 11, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 accepts the input information such as the credit card number "1234 5678 9123 xxx", security code "yyy", expiration date "12 / 2025", and name "A SHIMEI".

[0109] Then, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays a screen for notifying the user of the completion of the donation and the issuance of the lift ticket via a terminal device or the like. For example, as shown in (6) of FIG. 11, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays information such as "Thank you for your donation, Mr. A" together with messages such as "The writing of the lift ticket information on the lift ticket card has been completed", "Lift ticket serial number: #1234", and "Lift ticket: Adult one-day ticket for Ski Resort A" to the user.

[0110] (Procedure of the return gift lift ticket issuance process for the recharge method) Hereinafter, the procedure of the return gift lift ticket issuance process realized by the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the return gift lift ticket issuance process according to the first embodiment.

[0111] The tax payment information management device 100 receives information related to hometown tax payment and the lift ticket serial number (S101). Next, the tax payment information management device 100 stores the information related to hometown tax payment and the lift ticket serial number in the storage unit 120 (S102). Then, the tax payment information management device 100 outputs information related to the lift ticket serial number and the type of the return gift lift ticket to the lift ticket information management device 200 (S103).

[0112] The lift ticket information management device 200 associates the lift ticket serial number with the information related to the type of the return gift lift ticket and stores it in the storage unit 220 (S104).

[0113] Next, the lift ticket information management device 200 instructs the gate management device 300 to perform the registration process for the lift usage right (S105). The gate management device 300 associates the lift ticket serial number with the lift usage right and registers it in the storage unit 320 (S106). Next, the gate management device 300 outputs a registration completion notice to the lift ticket information management device 200 (S107). Note that the processes of S106 and S107 are described as being continuously performed after receiving the registration process instruction of S105 for the sake of explanation, but are not limited to the above-described timing.

[0114] When the lift ticket information management device 200 completes the association process for the above-described lift ticket serial number and the information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket, the lift ticket information management device 200 performs the validation determination of the lift ticket (S108). Next, the lift ticket information management device 200 outputs a lift ticket validation notice to the tax payment information management device 100 (S109).

[0115] The tax payment information management device 100 outputs a notice of issuance of the return gift lift ticket to the user (S110). Also, the tax payment information management device 100 outputs the information regarding hometown tax payment to the local government (S111). Then, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 ends the process.

[0116] (Effect) Hereinafter, the effects exhibited by the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The storage unit 132 of the tax payment information management device 100 stores the lift ticket serial number input by the user in the tax payment information DB 121 as the information regarding hometown tax payment input by the user and the information for identifying the lift ticket. The transmission unit 133 of the tax payment information management device 100 transmits the information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number to the lift ticket information management device 200. The issuance unit 135 of the tax payment information management device 100 issues a notice of issuance of the return gift lift ticket to the user when it is determined by the lift ticket information management device 200 that the return gift lift ticket has been validated.

[0117] The storage unit 232 of the lift ticket information management device 200 stores in the lift ticket information DB 221 by associating the information on the type of the return gift lift ticket transmitted by the tax payment information management device 100 with the lift ticket serial number. The registration instruction unit 233 of the lift ticket information management device 200 outputs to the gate management device 300 the information on the type of the return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number as an instruction for registration processing to make the return gift lift ticket available for use at the target ski resort based on the information on the type of the return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number. Further, the determination unit 234 of the lift ticket information management device 200 determines that the return gift lift ticket has been activated when the information on the type of the return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number are stored in an associated manner.

[0118] The registration unit 332 of the gate management device 300 registers in the lift use right information DB 321 by associating the lift use right at the target ski resort specified by the information on the type of the return gift lift ticket based on the instruction of the registration processing of the lift ticket information management device 200 with the lift ticket serial number determined based on the information for identifying the lift ticket and output by the lift ticket information management device 200. The transmission unit 333 of the gate management device 300 transmits a registration completion notification to the lift ticket information management device 200.

[0119] Therefore, according to the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 of the present embodiment, there is an effect that it is possible to shorten the time from the implementation of the donation to the receipt of the return gift.

[0120] Specifically, in the past, the data exchange regarding hometown tax payment among multiple systems related to multiple entities was fragmented. However, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 coordinates the data processing among the "device for accepting hometown tax payment (tax payment information management device 100)", the "device for managing information on return gift lift tickets (lift ticket information management device 200)", and the "device for controlling the opening and closing of the gate at the target ski resort for the return gift lift ticket and controlling the availability of the return gift lift ticket (gate management device 300)", thereby shortening the time and man-hours from the implementation of the donation related to hometown tax payment to the issuance of the return gift lift ticket. As a result, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 has the effect of enabling the user to obtain the lift ticket through hometown tax payment until just before boarding the lift.

[0121] In addition, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 can reduce the man-hours for the user to purchase a lift ticket at the ski resort, the man-hours for the ski resort to sell lift tickets, the man-hours for the local government to prepare return gifts corresponding to the donations related to hometown tax payment, and so on. As a result, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 can promote the use of the hometown tax payment system by further improving the convenience of the hometown tax payment system.

[0122] Therefore, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 has the effect of making it easier for the user to use the ski resort and being more economical by using hometown tax payment. Also, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 has the effect of increasing the number of visitors to the ski resort by promoting the use of the hometown tax payment system for the ski resort. Further, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 has the effect of improving the tax revenue of the local government by promoting the use of the hometown tax payment system for the local government.

[0123] In addition, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 can charge the lift usage right of the target ski resort to the lift ticket held by the user through the donation of hometown tax payment. Therefore, even when the user uses hometown tax payment, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 enables the user to directly use the lift ticket held by the user as the return gift lift ticket. As a result, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 has the effect of promoting the use of the hometown tax system by the user.

[0124] In addition, the output unit 134 of the tax information management device 100 included in the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 outputs information regarding the payment fee to the target ski resort calculated using the information regarding the donation amount included in the information regarding hometown tax payment and the amount of the lift ticket corresponding to the type of return gift lift ticket stored in advance. In this way, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 can calculate the donation amount of hometown tax payment, the payment fee to the ski resort, etc. using the received information regarding hometown tax payment, and issue such a return gift specification. Therefore, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 has the effect of reducing the workload of the person in charge related to the hometown tax system of the local government.

[0125] In addition, the output unit 134 of the tax information management device 100 included in the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 outputs a tax certificate regarding hometown tax payment including at least any one of the user's name, the user's address, the donation amount related to the user's hometown tax payment, and the donation date of the user's hometown tax payment, and the signature regarding the local government targeted by the user's hometown tax payment. In this way, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 can issue the donation certificate related to the hometown tax payment based on the received information regarding hometown tax payment. Therefore, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 has the effect of reducing the workload of the person in charge related to the hometown tax system of the local government.

[0126] The return gift lift ticket issued by the return gift lift ticket issuing system 1 is at least one of a physical lift ticket with the right to use the lift at the target ski resort, an electronic lift ticket displayed on a terminal device operated by the user, an electronic lift ticket given to a wearable terminal device worn by the user, and an electronic lift ticket given to a device related to a microchip installed in the user's body. In this way, the return gift lift ticket issuing system 1 enables the use of return gift lift tickets not only through physical lift tickets such as paper and plastic, but also through various devices. Therefore, the return gift lift ticket issuing system 1 has the effect of improving the convenience from the issuance of return gift lift tickets by donations for hometown tax payment to the use of return gift lift tickets at the target ski resort without limiting the usage form of the lift tickets by the user.

[0127] <Second Embodiment> From here, as a second embodiment which is a variant of the first embodiment, when the user does not hold a rechargeable lift ticket, an example of the return gift lift ticket issuing system 1 issuing a return gift lift ticket for hometown tax payment based on a pickup method using an exchange code (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "pickup code") with the validated return gift lift ticket will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the processing of the return gift lift ticket issuing system 1 according to the second embodiment.

[0128] In FIG. 13, as the return gift lift ticket issuing system 1, a tax payment information management device 100, a lift ticket information management device 200, a gate management device 300, and a lift ticket issuing device 400 are shown. Also, as the entities using the return gift lift ticket issuing system 1, a "user" who is a donor of hometown tax payment and a user of the ski resort, a "municipality" in charge of hometown tax payment, and a "ski resort" which is the target ski resort for using the return gift lift ticket are shown.

[0129] The above-mentioned lift ticket issuing device 400 is a device that reads a pickup code presented by a user and issues (issues) the validated lift ticket to the user. In the second embodiment, "issuing a ticket" means newly issuing a lift ticket to a user who does not hold a lift ticket.

[0130] First, the tax payment information management device 100 receives information related to hometown tax payment (item (1) in FIG. 13), including information required by the local government, information related to the selected gift, and information related to the settlement of the donation. Next, the tax payment information management device 100 stores the received information related to hometown tax payment in the storage unit 120.

[0131] Next, the tax payment information management device 100 outputs information related to the type of return gift lift ticket at the target ski resort included in the information related to hometown tax payment to the lift ticket information management device 200 (item (2) in FIG. 13).

[0132] The lift ticket information management device 200 stores, in association with each other, the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket received from the tax payment information management device 100 in the storage unit 220 (item (3) in FIG. 13). Specifically, the lift ticket information management device 200 generates a pickup code, which is a code for issuing a return gift lift ticket that can be used at the target ski resort, by having the lift ticket issuing device 400 read it (item (3-1) in FIG. 13). Next, the lift ticket information management device 200 stores the received information related to the type of return gift lift ticket and the pickup code in association with each other.

[0133] The lift ticket information management device 200 transmits the generated pickup code to the tax payment information management device 100 (item (4) in FIG. 13).

[0134] The tax payment information management device 100 issues the pickup code received from the lift ticket information management device 200 to the user (item (5) in FIG. 13).

[0135] After that, the lift ticket vending device 400 receives the pickup code input by the user who has received the pickup code (Figure 13 (6-1)). Also, the lift ticket vending device 400 acquires the lift ticket serial number from the lift ticket scheduled to be issued (Figure 13 (6-2)). Then, the lift ticket vending device 400 associates the pickup code received from the user with the lift ticket serial number acquired from the lift ticket scheduled to be issued and outputs it to the lift ticket information management device 200 (Figure 13 (7)).

[0136] The lift ticket information management device 200 performs the authentication process of the pickup code received from the tax payment information management device 100 (Figure 13 (8)). Specifically, the lift ticket information management device 200 stores the lift ticket serial number acquired by the lift ticket vending device 400 and the received pickup code in association with each other. As a result, the return gift lift ticket scheduled to be issued to the user and the information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket associated with the pickup code are associated with each other.

[0137] The lift ticket information management device 200 outputs the information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number to the gate management device 300 and gives an instruction for the registration process of the information regarding the lift usage right (Figure 13 (9)).

[0138] The gate management device 300 registers the information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number output from the lift ticket information management device 200 in association with the information regarding the lift usage right (Figure 13 (10-1)). Next, the gate management device 300 outputs a registration completion notice to the lift ticket information management device 200 (Figure 13 (10-2)). Note that, for the convenience of explanation, the registration process shown in Figure 13 (10-1) and the output process of the registration completion notice shown in Figure 13 (10-2) are described as being continuously performed after receiving the instruction for the registration process shown in Figure 13 (9), but they are not limited to the above-described timing.

[0139] When the lift ticket information management device 200 determines that the complimentary lift ticket has become available (activated) based on the authentication process of the pickup code (step (8) in FIG. 13) where information regarding the lift ticket serial number and the type of complimentary lift ticket are associated, the lift ticket information management device 200 outputs a notification of activation of the complimentary lift ticket to the lift ticket issuing device 400 (step (11-2) in FIG. 13).

[0140] When the lift ticket issuing device 400 receives the activation notification of the lift ticket from the lift ticket information management device 200, it issues a usable complimentary lift ticket to the user (step (12) in FIG. 13). Then, the user can board the lift at the target ski resort by having the activated complimentary lift ticket read by the gate management device 300 (step (13) in FIG. 13).

[0141] Note that since the process related to the "local government" in FIG. 13 has the same content as the process described in steps (8-1) to (8-3) in FIG. 3, the description is omitted in this section.

[0142] (Complimentary Lift Ticket Issuing System 1) Next, the configuration of the complimentary lift ticket issuing system 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the complimentary lift ticket issuing system according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, the complimentary lift ticket issuing system 1 includes a tax payment information management device 100, a lift ticket information management device 200, a gate management device 300, and a lift ticket issuing device 400. And as shown in FIG. 14, each device is connected bidirectionally via the communication unit provided in each device.

[0143] (Tax Payment Information Management Device 100) First, the configuration of the tax payment information management device 100 will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, the tax payment information management device 100 includes a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a control unit 130. Regarding the tax payment information management device 100 according to the second embodiment, the description of the parts that overlap in function with the tax payment information management device 100 according to the first embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.

[0144] (Tax Payment Information DB 121) The tax payment information DB 121 is a database that stores information related to hometown tax payments input into the tax payment information management device 100 via a terminal device or the like operated by the user, similar to the first embodiment. Here, an example of the information related to hometown tax payments stored by the tax payment information DB 121 according to the second embodiment will be described again with reference to FIG. 5.

[0145] For example, as shown in the table diagram of FIG. 5, the tax payment information DB 121 according to the second embodiment associates and stores, identified by No. "3", the municipality "〇〇 Village", the gift return course "Course C", the donation amount "30,000 yen", the lift ticket type "〇〇 Ski Resort Adult 2-Day Ticket", the receipt method "Pick-up Method", the lift ticket serial number "#1264", the name of the donor "Name C1", the address of the donor "Address C2", the contact information of the donor "C@tmail.com", the date of donation "December 30, 2023", and the payment information "Payment Information D3".

[0146] (Reception Unit 131) Here, returning to FIG. 14, the description will continue. The reception unit 131 receives information related to hometown tax payments. In the second embodiment, since the user does not possess a lift ticket, the reception unit 131 receives information related to hometown tax payments except for the user's lift ticket serial number.

[0147] In addition, the reception unit 131 receives the pick-up code transmitted by the generation unit 236 of the lift ticket information management device 200.

[0148] (Storage Unit 132) The storage unit 132 stores the information related to hometown tax payment input by the user in the tax payment information DB 121. Also, the pickup code transmitted by the lift ticket information management device 200 is stored in the storage unit 120 in association with the above-mentioned information related to hometown tax payment.

[0149] For example, the storage unit 132 stores, in association with each other, the local government “〇〇 Village”, the gift return course “Course C”, the donation amount “30,000 yen”, the lift ticket type “〇〇 Ski Resort Adult 2-Day Ticket”, the receipt method “Pickup method”, the name of the donor “Name C1”, the address of the donor “Address C2”, the contact information of the donor “C@tmail.com”, the date of donation “December 30, 2023” and the payment information “Payment information D3” as the information related to hometown tax payment.

[0150] (Issuing unit 135) The issuing unit 135 issues the pickup code generated by the generation unit 236 of the lift ticket information management device 200 to the user. For example, the issuing unit 135 can issue a pickup code “aaaa” or the like in association with the information related to hometown tax payment stored by the above-mentioned storage unit 132.

[0151] (Lift ticket information management device 200) Next, the configuration of the lift ticket information management device 200 will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, the lift ticket information management device 200 includes a communication unit 210, a storage unit 220, and a control unit 230. Note that, for the lift ticket information management device 200 according to the second embodiment, the description of the parts whose functions overlap with those of the lift ticket information management device 200 according to the first embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.

[0152] (Lift ticket information DB 221) The lift ticket information DB221 is a database that stores by associating a pickup code with information regarding the type of return gift lift ticket output from the tax payment information management device 100. Specifically, the lift ticket information DB221 stores by associating, respectively, a No which is identification information for identifying information regarding the return gift lift ticket, the lift ticket type, the lift ticket serial number, the lift ticket status, and the pickup code.

[0153] The above-described pickup code is a temporary code (such as a two-dimensional code) for issuing a lift ticket to be issued to the user. Note that since the No, the lift ticket type, the lift ticket serial number, and the lift ticket status are the same as those in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

[0154] Here, an example of information regarding the return gift lift ticket stored by the lift ticket information DB221 will be described. FIG. 15 is a table diagram showing an example of information regarding the return gift lift ticket according to the second embodiment. For example, as shown in the table diagram of FIG. 15, the lift ticket information DB221 stores by associating the lift ticket type "〇〇 Ski Resort Adult One-Day Ticket" identified by the No "1", the lift ticket serial number "#1234", the lift ticket status "valid", and the pickup code "aaaa". That is, the above-described information means that the lift ticket with the lift ticket serial number "#1234" issued by inputting the pickup code "aaaa" is "usable (valid)" as a lift ticket of the "〇〇 Ski Resort Adult One-Day Ticket" type.

[0155] Also, the above-described "lift ticket serial number" is acquired by the lift ticket issuing device 400 after the pickup code issued to the user is input to the lift ticket issuing device 400 described later by the user. Therefore, when there is no lift ticket serial number, information such as "undetermined" meaning that no serial number is input is input to the item of the lift ticket serial number.

[0156] (Control unit 230) Returning to FIG. 14, the description will continue. As shown in FIG. 14, the control unit 230 according to the second embodiment includes a reception unit 231, a storage unit 232, a registration instruction unit 233, a determination unit 234, and a transmission unit 235.

[0157] (Reception Unit 231) The reception unit 231 receives information related to hometown tax payment transmitted by the tax payment information management device 100. Further, the reception unit 231 receives the lift ticket serial number related to the lift ticket scheduled to be issued, which is transmitted by the lift ticket issuing device 400 described later.

[0158] (Storage Unit 232) The storage unit 232 associates the information related to the type of the return gift lift ticket output by the tax payment information management device 100 with the generated pickup code, and stores it in the storage unit 220. For example, the storage unit 232 associates the lift ticket type "〇〇 Ski Resort Adult One-Day Ticket" received by the reception unit 231 with the pickup code "aaaa" transmitted by the lift ticket issuing device 400 described later, and stores it in the lift ticket information DB 221.

[0159] (Registration Instruction Unit 233) The registration instruction unit 233 outputs, to the gate management device 300, the information related to the type of the return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number corresponding to the pickup code as an instruction for the registration process to make the lift ticket available at the target ski resort. Note that since the storage process by the registration instruction unit 233 in the second embodiment is the same as the instruction for the registration process by the registration instruction unit 233 according to the first embodiment, the description with an example is omitted in this item.

[0160] (Transmission Unit 235) Specifically, the transmission unit 235 outputs, to the lift ticket issuing device 400, a notification of the activation of the return gift lift ticket, which is a trigger for issuing the return gift lift ticket to the user, for the return gift lift ticket determined to be activated by the determination unit 234.

[0161] (Generation Unit 236) The generation unit 236 generates a pickup code that is used for the user to cause the lift ticket issuing device 400 to read a predetermined code.

[0162] (Gate management device 300) Next, the configuration of the gate management device 300 will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, the gate management device 300 includes a communication unit 310, a storage unit 320, and a control unit 330. Note that, for the gate management device 300 according to the second embodiment, the description of the parts that overlap in function with the gate management device 300 according to the first embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.

[0163] (Registration unit 332) The registration unit 332 associates the lift usage right at the target ski resort with the lift ticket serial number corresponding to the pickup code output by the lift ticket information management device 200 and registers it in the storage unit 320.

[0164] (Lift ticket issuing device 400) Next, the configuration of the lift ticket issuing device 400 will be described. The lift ticket issuing device 400 issues a return gift lift ticket for the user's hometown tax donation to the user.

[0165] As shown in FIG. 14, the lift ticket issuing device 400 includes a communication unit 410, a storage unit 420, and a control unit 430. Although not shown in FIG. 14, the lift ticket issuing device 400 can be provided with an input unit such as a keyboard and a mouse for receiving inputs such as operations by an administrator or the like. Further, the lift ticket issuing device 400 can be provided with a display unit such as a display for displaying an operation screen for issuing a return gift lift ticket, information about the return gift lift ticket to be issued, and the like to the user or the like.

[0166] (Communication unit 410) The communication unit 410 performs data communication related to the input of the lift ticket activation notification output by the lift ticket information management device 200 and the output of predetermined information to other devices. Specifically, when predetermined data is transmitted and received by the reception unit 431 and the transmission unit 433 described later, the communication unit 410 mediates the data communication.

[0167] The communication unit 410 is realized by, for example, a NIC, a network interface controller, or the like. The communication unit 410 is connected to a network (for example, the Internet) by wire or wirelessly. Then, the communication unit 410 transmits and receives information to and from external devices via the network. Note that the communication unit 410 may transmit and receive information using any communication standard or communication technology such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth, SIM, LPWA, or the like.

[0168] (Memory unit 420) The memory unit 420 stores data and programs used for various processes by the control unit 430, and various data acquired when the control unit 430 operates. The memory unit 420 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk.

[0169] (Control unit 430) The control unit 430 is realized by a processor, an MPU, a CPU, or the like executing various programs stored in the memory unit 420 using the RAM as a work area. Further, the control unit 430 is realized by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC or an FPGA. As shown in FIG. 14, the control unit 430 includes a reception unit 431, an acquisition unit 432, a transmission unit 433, and a ticket issuing unit 434.

[0170] (Reception unit 431) The reception unit 431 receives the pickup code read by the user. Note that the reception unit 431 may be a device such as a camera that reads a pickup code input by the user via the above-described input unit, a two-dimensional barcode, etc., or a device that reads a pickup code stored in an IC chip or the like.

[0171] (Acquisition unit 432) The acquisition unit 432 acquires the lift ticket serial number corresponding to the pickup code generated by the lift ticket information management device 200 as information for identifying the lift ticket.

[0172] For example, when the user reads the pickup code "aaaa", the acquisition unit 432 acquires the lift ticket serial number "#1234" included in the return gift lift ticket (unused) for which issuance is scheduled, in association with the pickup code "aaaa". Note that the acquisition unit 432 can acquire the lift ticket serial number displayed on the return gift lift ticket for which issuance is scheduled by using a predetermined method without particular limitation, such as reading by image analysis or reading from an IC chip mounted on a card.

[0173] (Transmission unit 433) The transmission unit 433 transmits the pickup code read by the user and the lift ticket serial number acquired by the acquisition unit 432 to the lift ticket information management device 200. For example, the transmission unit 433 transmits the pickup code "aaaa" and the lift ticket serial number "#1234" associated with each other to the lift ticket information management device 200.

[0174] (Ticket issuance unit 434) The ticket issuance unit 434 issues the return gift lift ticket determined to be validated by the lift ticket information management device 200 to the user. Specifically, the ticket issuance unit 434 issues the validated return gift lift ticket to the user who has read the pickup code, triggered by the input of the validation notification of the return gift lift ticket by the lift ticket information management device 200.

[0175] (Example of the actual screen) From here, a series of processes from the acceptance of hometown tax payment to the issuance of return gift lift tickets realized by the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 according to the second embodiment will be described using an example of a display screen. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of an operation screen for donation acceptance and return gift issuance processing related to hometown tax payment according to the second embodiment.

[0176] First, as shown in (1) and (1-1) of FIG. 16, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays a screen on which the donation course of hometown tax payment related to the target local government is shown via a terminal device or the like operated by the user. Note that since (1) and (1-1) of FIG. 16 have the same content as (1) and (1-1) of FIG. 11, detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0177] The return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays a screen for selecting the method of receiving the return gift lift ticket via a terminal device or the like. For example, as shown in (2) of FIG. 16, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays options such as "Charge method: By entering the serial number of the lift ticket you have, it can be made available as a lift ticket", "Pick-up method: Present the pick-up code issued to the customer at the ski resort and exchange it for a lift ticket". Further, as shown in (2-1) of FIG. 16, when an option is selected by the user, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 can perform an emphasized display such as coloring. Note that in the second embodiment, since it is assumed that the user does not possess a lift ticket, an example in the case where the "Pick-up method" is selected will be described in this item.

[0178] As shown in (3) of FIG. 16, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays a screen for inputting information required to be input from the local government, such as the name of the donor, the address of the donor, and the contact information of the donor, via a terminal device or the like. Note that since (3) of FIG. 16 has the same content as (4) of FIG. 11, detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0179] The return gift lift ticket issuance system 1, as shown in (4) of FIG. 16, displays a screen for selecting a settlement method for making a donation related to hometown tax payment and for inputting information necessary for the settlement via a terminal device or the like. Note that since (4) of FIG. 16 has the same content as (5) of FIG. 11, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0180] Then, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays a screen for notifying the user of a pickup code (two-dimensional code) for completing the donation and issuing the return gift lift ticket via a terminal device or the like. For example, as shown in (5) of FIG. 16, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 displays information such as "Pickup code (two-dimensional code)" and "Lift ticket: Adult one-day ticket for Ski Resort A" to the user together with a message such as "Thank you for your donation, Mr. / Ms. A".

[0181] (Procedure for the return gift lift ticket issuance process of the pickup method) Hereinafter, the procedure of the return gift lift ticket issuance process realized by the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the return gift lift ticket issuance process procedure according to the second embodiment.

[0182] The tax payment information management device 100 receives information related to hometown tax payment (S201). Next, the tax payment information management device 100 stores the information related to hometown tax payment in the storage unit 120 (S202). Then, the tax payment information management device 100 outputs information related to the type of the return gift lift ticket to the lift ticket information management device 200 (S203).

[0183] The lift ticket information management device 200 generates a pickup code (S204). Next, the lift ticket information management device 200 associates the pickup code with the information related to the type of the return gift lift ticket and stores it in the storage unit 220 (S205). Then, the lift ticket information management device 200 transmits the pickup code to the tax payment information management device 100 (S206).

[0184] The tax information management device 100 issues the pickup code generated by the lift ticket information management device 200 to the user (S207).

[0185] The lift ticket issuing device 400 receives the input of the pickup code from the user (S208). Next, the lift ticket information management device 200 acquires the lift ticket serial number (S209). Then, the lift ticket issuing device 400 outputs the received pickup code and the lift ticket serial number to the lift ticket information management device 200 (S210).

[0186] The lift ticket information management device 200 authenticates the pickup code (S211).

[0187] Next, the lift ticket information management device 200 instructs the gate management device 300 to perform the registration process of the lift usage right (S212). The gate management device 300 registers the lift ticket serial number and the lift usage right (S213). Then, the gate management device 300 outputs a registration completion notice to the lift ticket information management device 200 (S214). Note that the processes of S213 and S214 are described as being continuously performed after receiving the registration process instruction of S212 for the sake of explanation, but are not limited to the above-mentioned timing.

[0188] The lift ticket information management device 200 determines the validity of the lift ticket based on the result of the pickup code authentication process (S215). Then, the lift ticket information management device 200 outputs a lift ticket validity notice and the lift ticket serial number to the lift ticket issuing device 400 (S216).

[0189] The lift ticket issuing device 400 issues a return gift lift ticket to the user (S217). Also, the tax information management device 100 outputs information regarding hometown tax payment to the local government (S218). Then, the return gift lift ticket issuing system 1 ends the process.

[0190] (Effect) Next, the effects of the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. The storage unit 132 of the tax payment information management device 100 stores information related to hometown tax payment, which is input by the user, in the tax payment information DB 121. The transmission unit 133 of the tax payment information management device 100 transmits information related to the type of return gift lift ticket for hometown tax payment, which is included in the information related to hometown tax payment, to the lift ticket information management device 200. The issuance unit 135 of the tax payment information management device 100 issues the pickup code generated by the lift ticket information management device 200 to the user.

[0191] The storage unit 232 of the lift ticket information management device 200 stores the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket output by the tax payment information management device 100 and the generated pickup code in the lift ticket information DB 221 in association with each other. The registration instruction unit 233 of the lift ticket information management device 200 outputs, to the gate management device 300, the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number corresponding to the pickup code as an instruction for a registration process to make the return gift lift ticket available for use at the target ski resort based on the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket and the information for identifying the lift ticket. The determination unit 234 of the lift ticket information management device 200 determines that the return gift lift ticket has been activated based on the authentication process of the pickup code.

[0192] The registration unit 332 of the gate management device 300 registers, in the lift use right information DB 321 in association with each other, the right to use the lift at the target ski resort specified by the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket and the lift ticket serial number output by the lift ticket information management device 200, which is determined based on the information for identifying the lift ticket. The transmission unit 333 of the gate management device 300 transmits a registration completion notice to the lift ticket information management device 200.

[0193] The acquisition unit 432 of the lift ticket issuing device 400 acquires the lift ticket serial number corresponding to the pickup code generated by the lift ticket information management device 200 as information for identifying the lift ticket. The transmission unit 433 of the lift ticket issuing device 400 transmits the acquired lift ticket serial number to the lift ticket information management device 200. The ticket issuing unit 434 of the lift ticket issuing device 400 issues the return gift lift ticket determined to be validated by the lift ticket information management device 200 to the user.

[0194] Through the above-described processing, the return gift lift ticket issuing system 1 enables a user to obtain a return gift lift ticket through a hometown tax donation even when the user does not hold a rechargeable lift ticket. Therefore, even when a user who does not hold a rechargeable lift ticket uses hometown tax, the return gift lift ticket issuing system 1 can issue a return gift lift ticket to the user more easily and in a shorter time based on the pickup code method. As a result, the return gift lift ticket issuing system 1 has the effect of promoting the use of the hometown tax system by users.

[0195] <Modification Example> A modification example realized by the return gift lift ticket issuing system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described below.

[0196] (Data, etc.) The names of the information related to hometown tax, the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket, the information related to the return gift lift ticket, the unique identification number (lift ticket serial number) of the lift ticket, the exchange code (pickup code) of the return gift lift ticket, the lift use right, the recharge method, the pickup method, the names of the functional units, steps, processes, steps or process names of each device such as the tax information management device 100, the lift ticket information management device 200, the gate management device 300, and the lift ticket issuing device 400 included in the return gift lift ticket issuing system 1 used in the description of the above embodiment are merely examples and can be arbitrarily changed.

[0197] For example, although it has been described that the tax payment information DB 121 stores by associating No, municipality, return gift course, donation amount, lift ticket type, receipt method, lift ticket serial number, donor name, donor address, donor contact information, donation date, and payment information respectively, it is not limited thereto.

[0198] For example, although it has been described that the return gift information DB 122 stores by associating No, lift ticket type, selling unit price, target period, number of donated items, and total amount respectively, it is not limited thereto.

[0199] For example, although it has been described that the lift ticket information DB 221 stores by associating No, lift ticket type, lift ticket serial number, and lift ticket status respectively, it is not limited thereto.

[0200] For example, although it has been described that the lift use right information DB 321 stores by associating No, lift use right, and lift ticket serial number respectively, it is not limited thereto.

[0201] (Available payment methods, etc.) In this embodiment, as an example of the information related to the payment received by the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1, "credit card payment" has been described, but it is not limited thereto. For example, in addition to credit card payment, the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 can receive information related to the payment when the payment is made by methods such as bank transfer, convenience store payment, carrier payment, barcode payment, etc.

[0202] (Types of available lift tickets, etc.) In this embodiment, the lift tickets issued by the return gift lift ticket issuance system 1 may be at least any one of a physical lift ticket to which the right to use the lift at the target ski resort is granted, an electronic lift ticket displayed on a terminal device operated by the user, an electronic lift ticket granted to a wearable terminal device worn by the user, and an electronic lift ticket granted to a device related to a microchip installed in the user's body.

[0203] (Screen displayed by the Return Gift Lift Ticket Issuance System 1) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 16, the Return Gift Lift Ticket Issuance System 1 displays an operation screen related to the implementation of hometown tax payment and the issuance of return gift lift tickets. However, the operation screens shown in FIGS. 11 and 16 are merely examples, and the Return Gift Lift Ticket Issuance System 1 is not limited to the information such as characters, figures, symbols, and numbers displayed on the screen, the configuration within the screen, etc., and can arbitrarily change and display the operation screen.

[0204] (Flowchart, etc.) Each step in the flowchart, etc. may be implemented by swapping within a non - contradictory range, or there may be steps that are not implemented. Also, conjunctions such as "next", "subsequently", "furthermore", "at this time", "at this moment", etc. in the description of the flowchart do not limit the order or timing of the implementation of the processes in the flowchart.

[0205] (System, etc.) Among the various processes described in the foregoing embodiments and modified examples, all or part of the processes described as being automatically performed can also be performed manually, or all or part of the processes described as being performed manually can be automatically performed by known methods. In addition, the processing procedures, specific names, and information including various data and parameters shown in the above - mentioned documents and drawings can be arbitrarily changed except in cases where otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each figure is not limited to the illustrated information.

[0206] Also, each component of each illustrated device is a functional concept, and it is not necessarily physically configured as shown in the figure. That is, the specific form of the distribution and integration of each device is not limited to that shown in the figure, and all or part of it can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit according to various loads, usage situations, etc.

[0207] The above-described components include those that can be easily assumed by those skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those within the so-called equivalent scope. Furthermore, the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined within a range that does not conflict with the processing content.

[0208] In addition, the "section, module, unit" described above can be read as "means", "circuit", etc. For example, the control section can be read as a control means or a control circuit.

[0209] As described above, some embodiments have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, these are merely examples, and the present embodiment can be implemented in other forms with various modifications and improvements based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, starting from the aspects described in the column of the disclosure of the invention.

[0210] <Hardware Configuration> The device included in the gift lift ticket issuance system 1 according to the present embodiment is realized by, for example, a computer 1000 configured as shown in FIG. 18. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration for realizing the functions of the device included in the gift lift ticket issuance system 1 according to the present embodiment.

[0211] The computer 1000 has a configuration in which a CPU 1100, a memory 1200, an auxiliary storage device 1300, an input interface 1400, an output interface 1500, and a communication interface 1600 are connected by a bus 1700.

[0212] The CPU 1100 operates based on a program stored in the memory 1200 or the auxiliary storage device 1300 and controls each functional unit. The memory 1200 is composed of, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), etc., and stores a boot program executed by the CPU 1100 when the computer 1000 is started, a program dependent on the hardware of the computer 1000, etc.

[0213] For example, when the computer 1000 functions as an apparatus included in the return gift lift ticket issuing system 1 according to the present embodiment, the CPU 1100 of the computer 1000 can realize the functions of the control unit 130 by executing a program loaded on the memory 1200.

[0214] The auxiliary storage device 1300 stores programs executed by the CPU 1100, data used by such programs, and the like. The CPU 1100 controls an input device 1410 such as a keyboard or a mouse via the input interface 1400. Further, the CPU 1100 acquires data from the input device 1410 via the input interface 1400.

[0215] The CPU 1100 controls an output device 1510 such as a display or a printer via the output interface 1500. Further, the CPU 1100 outputs generated data and the like to the output device 1510 via the output interface 1500.

[0216] The communication interface 1600 receives data from other devices via a predetermined network NW and sends it to the CPU 1100, and transmits data generated by the CPU 1100 to other devices via the predetermined network NW.

Explanation of Signs

[0217] 1 Return gift lift ticket issuing system 100 Tax information management device 110, 210, 310, 410 Communication unit 120, 220, 320, 420 Storage unit 121 Tax information DB 122 Return gift information DB 130, 230, 330, 430 Control unit 131, 231, 331, 431 Reception unit 132, 232 Storage section 133, 235, 333, 433 Transmission unit 134 Output unit 135 Issuing unit 200 Lift Ticket Information Management Device 221 Lift Ticket Information DB 233 Registration Instruction Unit 234 Judgment Unit 236 Generation Unit 300 Gate Management Device 321 Lift Usage Right Information DB 332 Registration Unit 340 Gate Control Unit 400 Lift Ticket Issuing Device 432 Acquisition Unit 434 Ticket Issuing Unit

Claims

1. A return gift lift ticket issuance system having a tax information management device for managing information related to hometown tax payment, a lift ticket information management device for managing information related to lift tickets, and a gate management device for controlling the opening and closing of ski resort gates, wherein the tax information management device includes a storage unit that stores, in a storage unit, information related to the hometown tax payment input by a user; and a transmission unit that transmits, to the lift ticket information management device, information related to the type of return gift lift ticket related to the hometown tax payment included in the information related to the hometown tax payment; and the lift ticket information management device includes a storage unit that stores, in a storage unit, information for identifying a lift ticket in association with information related to the type of return gift lift ticket transmitted by the tax information management device; and a registration instruction unit that, based on the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket and the information for identifying the lift ticket, gives an instruction for registration processing to make the return gift lift ticket available for use at the target ski resort to the gate management device; and the gate management device includes a registration unit that, based on the instruction for the registration processing of the lift ticket information management device, registers in a storage unit the right to use a lift at the target ski resort specified by the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket in association with the unique identification number of the lift ticket determined based on the information for identifying the lift ticket; A return gift lift ticket issuance system, characterized by comprising the above.

2. The storage unit of the tax information management device stores, in the storage unit, the unique identification number of the lift ticket input by the user as the information for identifying the lift ticket, the transmission unit of the tax information management device transmits the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket and the unique identification number of the lift ticket to the lift ticket information management device, the tax information management device further includes an issuance unit that gives an issuance notice of the return gift lift ticket to the user when it is determined by the lift ticket information management device that the return gift lift ticket has been validated, the storage unit of the lift ticket information management device stores, in the storage unit, the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket transmitted by the tax information management device in association with the unique identification number of the lift ticket, and the registration instruction unit of the lift ticket information management device outputs, as the instruction for the registration processing, the information related to the type of return gift lift ticket and the unique identification number of the lift ticket to the gate management device. The lift ticket information management device further includes a determination unit that determines that the return gift lift ticket has been activated. The registration unit of the gate management device registers in the storage unit by associating the right to use the lift at the target ski resort with the unique identification number of the lift ticket output by the lift ticket information management device. The return gift lift ticket issuance system according to claim 1, characterized in that.

3. An acquisition unit that acquires the unique identification number of the lift ticket corresponding to the exchange code of the return gift lift ticket generated by the lift ticket information management device as information for identifying the lift ticket. A transmission unit that transmits the acquired unique identification number of the lift ticket to the lift ticket information management device. An issuance unit that issues the return gift lift ticket determined to be activated by the lift ticket information management device to the user. The lift ticket issuance device further includes a lift ticket issuance device, characterized in that it has. The tax payment information management device further includes an issuance unit that issues the exchange code of the return gift lift ticket generated by the lift ticket information management device to the user. The storage unit of the lift ticket information management device stores in the storage unit by associating the information on the type of the return gift lift ticket output by the tax payment information management device with the exchange code of the generated return gift lift ticket. The registration instruction unit of the lift ticket information management device outputs, as an instruction for the registration process, the information on the type of the return gift lift ticket and the unique identification number of the lift ticket corresponding to the exchange code of the return gift lift ticket to the gate management device. The lift ticket information management device further includes a determination unit that determines that the return gift lift ticket has been activated. The registration unit of the gate management device registers in the storage unit by associating the right to use the lift at the target ski resort with the unique identification number of the lift ticket corresponding to the exchange code of the return gift lift ticket output by the lift ticket information management device. The return gift lift ticket issuance system according to claim 1, characterized in that.

4. The tax payment information management device further includes an output unit that outputs information on the payment cost to the target ski resort calculated using the information on the amount of donation included in the information on the hometown tax payment and the amount of the lift ticket corresponding to the type of the return gift lift ticket stored in advance. The return gift lift ticket issuance system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that.

5. The tax information management device further includes an output unit that outputs a tax certificate for hometown tax payment, including at least any one of the user's name, the user's address, the amount of donation related to hometown tax payment by the user, and the donation date of hometown tax payment included in the information related to hometown tax payment, and a signature related to the local government targeted for hometown tax payment by the user. The gift return lift ticket issuance system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that.

6. The gift return lift ticket is at least any one of a physical lift ticket to which the right to use a lift at the target ski resort is granted, an electronic lift ticket displayed on a terminal device operated by the user, an electronic lift ticket granted to a wearable terminal device worn by the user, and an electronic lift ticket granted to a device related to a microchip installed in the user's body. The gift return lift ticket issuance system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that.

7. A tax information management device for managing information related to hometown tax payment, including a storage unit that stores the information related to hometown tax payment input by the user in a storage unit, a transmission unit that transmits information related to the type of gift return lift ticket for hometown tax payment included in the information related to hometown tax payment to a lift ticket information management device, when it is determined by the lift ticket information management device that the gift return lift ticket is valid, an issuance notice of the gift return lift ticket to the user, and an issuance unit that performs at least any one of issuing the exchange code of the gift return lift ticket received from the lift ticket information management device to the user. A tax information management device characterized by having.

8. A tax information management method executed by a tax information management device for managing information related to hometown tax payment, including a storage step of storing the information related to hometown tax payment input by the user in a storage unit, a transmission step of transmitting information related to the type of gift return lift ticket for hometown tax payment included in the information related to hometown tax payment to a lift ticket information management device, when it is determined by the lift ticket information management device that the gift return lift ticket is valid, an issuance notice of the gift return lift ticket to the user, and An issuing step of performing at least one of issuing to a user the exchange code of the return gift lift ticket received from the lift ticket information management device A tax payment information management method characterized by including the above

9. A storing step of storing information related to hometown tax payment input by a user in a storage unit A transmitting step of transmitting to a lift ticket information management device information regarding the type of the return gift lift ticket related to hometown tax payment included in the information related to hometown tax payment When it is determined by the lift ticket information management device that the return gift lift ticket has been validated, a notification of issuance of the return gift lift ticket to the user And An issuing step of performing at least one of issuing to a user the exchange code of the return gift lift ticket received from the lift ticket information management device A tax payment information management program characterized by causing a computer to execute the above

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