Electronic Taxi Usage Rights Management System

Abstract

This system enables the free transfer of electronic taxi usage rights and provides an electronic taxi usage rights management system that quickly responds to the needs of taxi users. [Solution] In the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1, the management server generates and manages receipt handling rights that arise in connection with the settlement of electronic taxi usage rights, controls the transfer of receipt handling rights according to the intentions and settings of the contractor and user, stores information regarding the generated receipt handling rights, and sends and receives information with the contractor terminal and user terminal via the network. The contractor terminal collects the receipt handling rights it holds according to the contractor's request and displays them as receipts on the contractor terminal, and sends and receives information with the management server and user terminal via the network. The user terminal collects the receipt handling rights it holds according to the user's request and displays them as receipts on the user terminal, and sends and receives information with the management server and contractor terminal via the network. The in-car taxi tool settles the electronic taxi usage rights.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic taxi usage right management system.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, taxi tickets are mostly paper tickets used for paying fares when taking a taxi. As a paper taxi ticket, it is issued by a taxi ticket issuing company to a contractor at the request of the contractor, and is distributed in advance to employees who use taxis from the contractor and then used.

[0003] Also, when using a conventional taxi ticket, the date, section, and amount are entered on the taxi ticket when taking a taxi, and it is aggregated by the taxi driver to the taxi company. Then, the fare is billed from each taxi company to the taxi ticket issuing company, and the usage fee is collected by the taxi ticket issuing company according to a predetermined period and billed to the contractor.

[0004] In addition, a contractor such as a company or organization may provide taxi tickets when inviting participants to an event. For example, the taxi ticket issuing company may also issue a taxi ticket printed with the expiration date, usage section, limit amount, etc. of the taxi ticket based on the usage content from the contractor.

[0005] However, since taxi drivers visually check the expiration date, spending limit, and other usage conditions printed on taxi tickets, there is a risk of misinterpretation or oversight, especially when handing over tickets in dark places such as at night, leading to incorrect judgments about whether the ticket is valid. If incorrect judgments are made, expired taxi tickets or tickets exceeding the spending limit may be used, resulting in disadvantageous problems associated with non-compliant use. In addition, there are cases where lost or stolen taxi tickets are used fraudulently. While the company issues a written invalidation notice upon request from the ticket holder to warn taxi drivers about accepting tickets, there are limitations to visually checking the large number of taxi tickets on the market, making it extremely difficult to completely invalidate them.

[0006] As one way to solve these problems, a system has been developed in recent years that digitizes taxi tickets, which were previously used in paper format, and uses them as electronic taxi tickets.

[0007] There are several systems related to the issuance and management of such taxi tickets. The technology has been disclosed (for example, in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2). Patent Document 1 discloses a taxi ticket issuance and management system that allows users to obtain the required number of taxi tickets with restricted use at the time they need them.

[0008] Furthermore, Patent Document 2 discloses a system for improving the convenience of a taxi ticket issuance management system used by a taxi ticket issuer, a contracting party that has entered into a contract with the taxi ticket issuer regarding the use of the taxi ticket, a user who uses a taxi using the taxi ticket provided by the contracting party, and a taxi operator. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2017-091066 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6387545

[0010] However, the taxi ticket issuance and management system described in Patent Document 1 was intended for use in events and could not be used as needed according to the user's needs. Furthermore, although the taxi ticket issuance and management system described in Patent Document 2 improved convenience, the concept of a taxi ticket was the same as that of conventional paper taxi tickets, and it handled electronic tickets as a substitute for paper. In addition, such conventional systems did not have a function to issue and manage receipts. [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0011] The inventors of this invention have diligently studied and developed a system that maintains the convenience of conventional electronic taxi ticket systems while incorporating the concept of usage rights into electronic taxi tickets, enabling free transfer, and providing a system that can quickly respond to the needs of taxi users. Furthermore, the new electronic taxi usage rights management system of this invention includes functions for generating and managing receipts, providing a system that enables highly flexible receipt generation and management based on taxi usage information held by the system. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] In other words, the present invention is (1) to (3). (1) Management server and Subscriber terminal and user terminal, An electronic taxi usage rights management system consisting of in-vehicle tools for taxis, The aforementioned management server The Receipt Handling Rights Management Department generates and manages the receipt handling rights that arise in connection with the settlement of electronic taxi usage rights. A receipt handling rights transfer control unit that controls the transfer of receipt handling rights according to the intentions and settings of the contract holder or user. Receipt handling rights storage unit that stores information regarding the generated receipt handling rights, It has a transmitting / receiving unit for sending and receiving information with the subscriber terminal and the user terminal via the network, The aforementioned subscriber terminal is A first receipt handling rights display unit that centralizes the receipt handling rights held by the customer according to the customer's request and displays them as receipts on the customer's terminal. It has a transmitting and receiving unit for sending and receiving information to and from the management server and the user terminal via the network, The aforementioned user terminal is A second receipt handling rights display unit that centralizes the held receipt handling rights according to the user's request and displays them as receipts on the user's terminal. It has a transmitting / receiving unit for sending and receiving information to and from the management server and the subscriber terminal via the network, The aforementioned in-vehicle taxi tool has a payment information unit for settling the electronic taxi usage rights, The management server, the user terminal, and the user terminal device are connected via a network. An electronic taxi usage rights management system. (2) The electronic taxi usage rights management system according to (1), characterized in that the receipt handling rights are automatically generated in the receipt handling rights management unit of the management server for each electronic taxi usage right that has been settled, including the settlement number, settlement date and time, amount used, contractor, and taxi operator. (3) Management server and Subscriber terminal and user terminal, An electronic taxi usage rights management system consisting of in-vehicle tools for taxis, The management server, the subscriber terminal, and the user terminal are connected via a network. The aforementioned management server is the basic device for managing the electronic taxi usage rights management system. The management server has a management department, a user registration department, an information storage department, a usage right issuance department, an invoice handling right management department, and an invoice handling right transfer control department. The management department manages the basic credit limit in accordance with the application content, the status of the e-taxi usage right, the holder, the usage situation, and the transfer route. Automatically authorizes the e-taxi usage right according to the settings of the contractor. When authorizing the e-taxi usage right, authorize the issuance of the taxi usage right according to the range of the contractor's credit amount, and manage the remaining balance of the credit amount. The user registration department registers the information of taxi users and makes the dedicated application of the user terminal used by the taxi users available for use. The information storage department stores information related to the contractor information and the e-taxi usage right management system of the credit limit. The usage right issuance department issues the e-taxi usage right managed by the management department in response to a request from the contractor. The invoice handling right management department generates and manages the invoice handling right generated along with the settlement of the e-taxi usage right. The invoice handling right transfer control department performs controls such as transferring the invoice handling right according to the intention and settings of the contractor or user. The invoice handling right storage department stores information related to the generated invoice handling right. It has a transceiver for transmitting and receiving information to and from the contractor terminal and the user terminal via a network. The contractor terminal is a terminal used by the contractor who has concluded a contract to use the e-taxi usage right. A user management department for managing user information. A credit limit management department for managing the credit limit of the taxi usage right. A usage right granting department for granting the e-taxi usage right. A first invoice handling right display department for displaying the invoice handling right. It has a transceiver for transmitting and receiving information. The user management department manages the input and change for applying by inputting the contractor information and payment method. The aforementioned credit limit management unit manages the maximum usage amount set when an electronic taxi usage right is issued, in order to use the taxi usage right management system. The aforementioned usage rights granting unit grants the electronic taxi ride usage rights issued by the credit limit management unit to the user terminal of the taxi user, using the management information of the credit limit management unit. The aforementioned transmitting and receiving unit transmits and receives data with the management server and the user terminal via the network. The aforementioned first receipt handling rights display unit centralizes the receipt handling rights it holds in accordance with the customer's request and displays them as receipts on the customer's terminal. The user terminal is a terminal used by taxi users to receive electronic taxi usage rights through the subscriber terminal. A usage rights management department for managing the aforementioned electronic taxi usage rights, The electronic taxi usage rights display unit, Second receipt handling right indication section showing receipt handling right It has a transmitting / receiving unit for sending and receiving information with the subscriber terminal via the network, The aforementioned usage rights management unit manages the electronic taxi usage rights granted to users. The aforementioned usage rights display unit can input the usage amount displayed on the taxi's fare meter and display the input information on the usage rights display unit. The user registers with the management server using the user terminal, the management unit of the management server receives the user registration, and the user then uses the user terminal to transfer and use the right to ride the electronic taxi. The second receipt handling rights display unit centralizes the receipt handling rights it holds according to the user's request and displays them as receipts on the user's terminal. The user terminal transmits taxi usage information to the management server. The aforementioned in-vehicle taxi tool is presented to the taxi user, read by the user's terminal, transmits taxi usage information to a management server via the network, and has a payment information unit for settling the electronic taxi usage rights. An electronic taxi usage rights management system characterized by the following features. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] By using the electronic taxi usage rights management system according to the present invention, convenience can be improved compared to conventional systems that issue paper taxi tickets, the free transfer of electronic taxi usage rights can be made possible, and the needs of taxi users can be responded to more quickly. Furthermore, the new electronic taxi usage rights management system according to the present invention enables the generation and management of receipts, and based on the taxi usage information held in the system, it is possible to generate and manage receipts with a high degree of flexibility, such as invoice compatibility, and the loss of receipts can be prevented, making it possible to support taxi companies that have difficulty issuing receipts and contract holders from whom receipts cannot be collected. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram of an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram of the management server for an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram of the information storage unit of the electronic taxi usage rights management system management server according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a schematic diagram of a subscriber terminal for an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram of a user terminal for an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram of a taxi-mounted tool for an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is a schematic diagram of a taxi operator terminal for an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This diagram shows a method for paying for an electronic taxi usage right according to this embodiment when using a taxi. [Figure 9]This is one aspect of the subscriber terminal screen of an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] This is one aspect of the subscriber terminal screen of an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] This is one aspect of the subscriber terminal screen of an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] This is one aspect of the screen displayed on a user terminal of an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] This is one aspect of the screen displayed on a user terminal of an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] This is one aspect of the screen displayed on a user terminal of an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] This is a schematic diagram showing the methods of granting, distributing and subdistributing, transferring and subtransferring electronic taxi usage rights in the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment. [Figure 16] This is a schematic diagram illustrating the integration between the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment and the existing debt management system 600. [Figure 17] This is one aspect of a screen relating to a receipt displayed on a user terminal of an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] This is one aspect of a screen relating to a receipt displayed on a user terminal of an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19] This is one aspect of a screen relating to a receipt displayed on a user terminal of an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] This embodiment illustrates the concept of switching the centralized unit of receipt handling rights in the electronic taxi usage rights management system. [Figure 21] This is one aspect of the screen relating to a receipt displayed on the subscriber terminal of an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 22]This is one aspect of the screen relating to a receipt displayed on the subscriber terminal of an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 23] This is one aspect of the screen relating to a receipt displayed on the subscriber terminal of an electronic taxi usage rights management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0015] An embodiment of the Electronic Taxi Usage Rights Management System 1 according to the present invention will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 23, and the terms used in the following description are listed below. In this embodiment, the term "Electronic Taxi Usage Rights" broadly refers to the right to use a taxi (available amount (amount allocated from the credit limit)), and in a narrow sense refers to the Electronic Taxi Ride Usage Rights issued as a specific usage limit from said rights (Electronic Taxi Usage Rights that are specified to be usable once at the time of payment). In this way, by incorporating the concept of the right to use a taxi (usage rights) into the system, flexible use can be realized. Hereafter in this embodiment, where distinction is necessary, the former will be referred to as Electronic Taxi Usage Rights and the latter as Electronic Taxi Ride Usage Rights. In addition, the act of giving Electronic Taxi Usage Rights will be referred to as granting, and this will include transfer and re-transfer. In this embodiment, the contractor is the direct contractor of the Electronic Taxi Usage Rights Management System 1 of this embodiment (companies, sole proprietors, individuals, etc.), and the representative applicant is the person who applies to use the Electronic Taxi Usage Rights Management System 1 (which may also include the administrator who manages the system of this embodiment). Furthermore, users of the electronic taxi usage rights in this embodiment include joint rights holders who can request transfer functions and additional usage rights, and general users who use the electronic taxi usage rights. The above-mentioned users include all persons who use the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment. However, in order to make the usage patterns easier to understand, those users who actually use taxis may be specifically referred to as taxi users. Furthermore, the receipt handling right generated when a user uses a taxi and settles the electronic taxi usage right on the user terminal is referred to as the receipt handling right, and this electronic taxi usage right management system makes it possible to transfer or collect such receipt handling right. In one example of this embodiment, the receipt handling right displays the settlement date and time, settlement number, taxi operator, contractor, and settlement amount together on the contractor terminal or user terminal, but it is not limited to this, and information stored in the information storage unit of the management server 100 can be freely displayed.

[0016] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in Figure 1, the electronic taxi usage rights management system according to this embodiment consists of a management server 100, a management terminal 101, a subscriber terminal 200, a user terminal 300, and a taxi in-vehicle tool 400 as its minimum configuration. The management server 100 is the basic device for managing the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment, and the subscriber terminal 200 is a terminal for use by subscribers who have concluded a contract to use electronic taxi usage rights. The user terminal 300 is a terminal for users to receive electronic taxi usage rights through the subscriber terminal 200, and is a device for managing and displaying the received electronic taxi usage rights. After the driver confirms the electronic taxi usage rights information displayed on the user terminal 300, the taxi in-vehicle tool 400 reads the payment information displayed on the taxi in-vehicle tool 400 with the user terminal 300, and transmits the taxi usage information to the management server 100 through the user terminal 300. These three components—the management server 100, the subscriber terminal 200, and the user terminal 300—are connected via a network. The management terminal 101 is used by the system administrator of the management company of the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 and is used to operate the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment. It uses a general-purpose personal computer to access the management server 100 via the network. Although Figure 1 shows one network for each component, there may be one or more networks. The taxi business terminal 500 is not strictly necessary for this invention, but it is a terminal used by taxi operators and is used to manage taxi information, taxi usage records, etc.

[0017] In the electronic taxi usage rights management system of this embodiment, the system management company that issues electronic taxi usage rights, the contractor, the taxi user, and the taxi company access the management server 100 via the network from their respective personal computers or smartphones. Taxi users download the application themselves from their user terminal 300 via the network and install it on their smartphone or other device. Upon first launch, the application prompts the user to register, and as a result, user information is recorded in the application. The taxi driver presents the in-car taxi tool 400, which is installed in the taxi, to the taxi user, has it read by the user terminal 300, and then transmits the taxi usage information to the management server 100 via the network.

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the management server 100 of the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 according to this embodiment. The management server 100 is equipped with an information storage unit 110, a management unit 120, a user registration unit 130, a derived information input unit 140, a usage rights issuance unit 150, a receipt handling rights management unit 160, and a receipt handling rights transfer control unit 170. It is also equipped with a transmission / reception unit 180 for sending and receiving information data, and may also be equipped with an "API linkage unit" so that issuance instructions can be received directly from the proprietary systems (including apps) of collaborating companies without using the management screen provided by this system. The information storage unit 110 stores information related to the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1, such as subscriber information and credit limits (described later in Figure 3). The management unit 120 manages all aspects of the electronic taxi usage rights used in the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1. For example, it manages the status of the electronic taxi usage rights, the holder, usage status, and transfer routes. Furthermore, the system can automatically issue electronic taxi usage rights according to the subscriber's settings, or manually issue them in response to urgent requests. When issuing electronic taxi usage rights, it also allows the issuance of taxi usage rights according to the subscriber's credit limit and manages the credit balance. The user registration unit 130 registers the taxi user's information and makes the dedicated application on the user terminal 300 used by the taxi user available for use. The derived information input unit 140 inputs information associated with the electronic taxi usage rights of this embodiment (such as taxi fare and drop-off location information). The usage rights issuance unit 150 issues electronic taxi usage rights managed by the management unit 120 in response to requests from the subscriber. If the request is within the credit limit, the electronic taxi usage rights are issued; if the request is outside the limit, the electronic taxi usage rights are not issued. In this embodiment, the management server 100 uses a cloud server, but is not limited to this; the administrator may use a server owned and managed by the administrator themselves, or may use it in conjunction with a backup server. The receipt handling rights management unit 160 generates and manages receipt handling rights (amounts to be received) that arise in connection with the settlement of taxi usage rights. The receipt handling rights transfer control unit 170 controls the transfer of receipt handling rights according to the intentions and settings of the contract holder or app user. The generation, management, and transfer of receipt handling rights will be described later.

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the information storage unit 110 of the management server 100 of the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 according to this embodiment. The information storage unit 110 stores subscriber information, credit information, taxi usage information, etc. Subscriber information includes, for example, company name, address, corporate number, telephone number, representative name, administrator, subscriber ID and password information, and is stored in the application information storage unit 111. Credit information includes the specific amount, payment method, and usage plan for using the electronic taxi usage rights management system of this embodiment, which is stored in the credit information storage unit 112. Taxi usage information includes information generated when using the electronic taxi usage rights management system of this embodiment (taxi fare, drop-off location information, etc.), which is stored in the derived information storage unit 113. The system also has a taxi information storage unit 114 for storing various information related to taxi vehicles managed by taxi operators, such as radio numbers (numbers that can identify taxi vehicles), vehicle types, and identification names. Input devices such as a mouse and keyboard, and display devices such as a monitor are connected to the management server 100.

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a subscriber terminal 200 used by a subscriber for the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 according to this embodiment. The subscriber terminal 200 can be a personal computer (used in this embodiment), tablet, smartphone, etc. The subscriber terminal 200 also includes a user management unit 210, a credit limit management unit 220, a usage rights granting unit 230, a transmission / reception unit 240, and a receipt handling rights display unit 250. The user management unit 210 allows for input and application of changes to subscriber information, payment methods, etc. The user management unit 210 may be a unique function of the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 according to this embodiment, or it may be a function that allows applications to be made via an internet browser over a network. The receipt handling rights display unit 250 displays the receipt handling rights held, and, according to the subscriber's request, collects the receipt handling rights and displays them as receipts on the subscriber terminal. The generation, management, and transfer of receipt handling rights will be described later.

[0021] The credit limit management unit 220 utilizes the taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment, enabling it to manage the basic credit limit in accordance with the application details, manage the usage limit set when electronic taxi usage rights are issued, and perform other similar tasks. In the electronic taxi usage rights management system of this embodiment, it is necessary to pre-set the usage limit for electronic taxi usage rights using the pre-set basic credit limit. By making such a setting, the amount available to the user actually using the electronic taxi usage rights is secured, and it is possible to suppress usage that exceeds the acceptable limit, which is beneficial to the subscriber. In addition, when electronic taxi usage rights are issued, the basic credit limit corresponding to the set amount is consumed. This is beneficial to the system administrator as it is possible to control the total amount available for use as electronic taxi usage rights to a certain extent. Furthermore, in the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to issue electronic taxi usage rights through automatic control using the aforementioned pre-settings, or to issue electronic taxi usage rights through manual operation at any time using temporary settings. It is also possible to invalidate electronic taxi usage rights issued from one's own basic credit limit. Advanced functions and further details beyond these basic functions will be described later. While this embodiment demonstrates a method of application via a network, it is also possible for the applicant to apply using paper documents, and for the system administrator to input the application information into the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment.

[0022] The usage rights granting unit 230 can grant (transfer or re-transfer) electronic taxi ride usage rights issued using the management information of the credit limit management unit 220 to the user terminal 300 of a taxi user. Furthermore, the taxi usage rights granting unit 230 can also set (grant authority to) and manage third parties (general users) as joint rights holders connected to the contract holder. Those set (granted authority to) as joint rights holders can use functions such as re-transfer and convert electronic taxi ride usage rights into electronic taxi ride usage rights, etc., which are under the management of the contract holder who set them, and can perform related operations. Details on the method of granting electronic taxi usage rights will be described later. In addition, the ability to use the re-transfer function makes it possible to transfer electronic taxi ride usage rights between user terminals 300. The transmission / reception unit 240 transmits and receives data with the user terminal 300, management server 100, etc. via the network.

[0023] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the user terminal 300 of the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 according to this embodiment. The user terminal 300 is a terminal used by taxi users to receive electronic taxi usage rights through the subscriber terminal 200, and is used to display the received electronic taxi usage rights when using a taxi. As shown in Figure 5, the user terminal 300 has a usage rights management unit 310, a usage rights display unit 320, a usage rights application unit 330, a location information acquisition unit 340, a transmission / reception unit 350, and a receipt handling rights display unit 360.

[0024] The usage rights management unit 310 manages the electronic taxi usage rights granted to users. It manages electronic taxi usage rights granted via the transmission / reception unit 350 by the taxi usage rights granting unit 230 of the subscriber terminal 200, and electronic taxi usage rights granted via the transmission / reception unit 350 from the usage rights management unit 310 of the user terminal 300 of a joint rights holder. It also monitors the input of usage amounts and manages usage in order to make in-vehicle payments within the usage limit set for the electronic taxi ride usage rights. Information on electronic taxi ride usage rights managed by the usage rights management unit 310 is displayed by the usage rights display unit 320, allowing users to check the usage status, etc. Furthermore, the user rights management unit 310 also has the function of granting electronic taxi ride rights when a general user is granted authority as a joint right holder by the representative applicant via the subscriber terminal 200, and can grant (re-transfer) electronic taxi ride rights to other general users or invalidate electronic taxi ride rights. In this embodiment, the registration of joint right holders is restricted to the representative applicant only, preventing unlimited use by users other than the subscriber. However, the system is not limited to this form, and it is also possible to set it up so that joint right holders can apply to the representative applicant to make other general users joint right holders, and if the application is approved, they can become joint right holders, or that joint right holders can directly make general users joint right holders.

[0025] The usage rights application unit 330 can request the granting of electronic taxi usage rights from a joint rights holder to the subscriber terminal 200. The representative applicant who receives the request can then, using the subscriber terminal 200, grant the requested electronic taxi usage rights to the user terminal 300 as needed. This makes it possible to quickly grant electronic taxi usage rights according to the user's needs. The location information acquisition unit 340 acquires the location information of the user terminal 300. The user terminal 300 may also have an information reading unit (not shown), and can take various forms capable of reading information, such as a shooting unit (camera, scanner, etc.) or a near-field communication (NFC) unit. The user terminal 300 can be a smartphone or other mobile phone, but is not limited to this, and can also be a mobile PC or tablet. Furthermore, the receipt handling rights display unit 360 displays the receipt handling rights it holds and, according to the user's request, centralizes the receipt handling rights and displays them as receipts on the user's terminal. The generation, management, and transfer of receipt handling rights will be described later.

[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the in-vehicle taxi tool 400 of the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 according to this embodiment. In this embodiment, the in-vehicle taxi tool 400 uses a sheet equipped with a QR code (registered trademark) for payment as a payment information unit 410, but it is not limited to this, and a driver's app on a smartphone or tablet that is connected via a network may also be used as the in-vehicle taxi tool 400. In this embodiment, the information of the QR code (registered trademark) itself is argument information linked to vehicle information, company information, etc., stored in the taxi information storage unit 114 of the information storage unit 110. In the payment flow, when the above payment QR code (registered trademark) is read by the user terminal 300, usage information is transmitted from the user terminal 300 to the management server 100. Also, when a driver's app is used as the in-vehicle taxi tool, the user code is read by the in-vehicle taxi tool 400, and usage information is transmitted from the in-vehicle taxi tool 400 to the management server 100. The information used includes, for example, information about the QR code (registered trademark) itself, information about the electronic taxi ride right used, the payment amount, the optional (but required) pick-up location (which will eventually be automatically acquired from the driver's app, etc.), GPS information for the drop-off location, and optional remarks information regarding the payment (purpose of use, etc.). The above describes the payment flow of this embodiment, but it is not limited to this.

[0027] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the taxi operator terminal 500 of the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 according to this embodiment. The taxi operator terminal 500 has a payment inquiry unit 510 for checking electronic taxi ride usage rights information paid for in taxis managed by the taxi operator, a taxi information change unit 520 for changing information on taxis managed by the taxi operator (including the QR code (registered trademark) displayed on the payment information unit 410), a performance information inquiry unit 530 for checking performance information and data analysis information based on the performance of the taxi operator, and a referrer code management unit 540 for issuing additional referrer codes to sales representatives of the taxi operator.

[0028] The Performance Information Inquiry Unit 530 aggregates information such as usage time, usage amount, and user demographics for individual taxis that have accepted the use of electronic taxi ride rights, or for taxi operators to which taxis belong, and provides performance information that can be systematically displayed in a form that can be used for business analysis, as well as analytical information such as locations, times, and user demographics where taxi demand is expected to increase based on the performance information. The Referral Code Management Unit 540 is designed to allow taxi operators to introduce this system to users as a substitute for taxi tickets issued by the operator. In this case, the system uses referrer codes to aggregate the inflow routes so that it can track which sales representatives within the taxi operator introduced the system to how many users and led to registration. For this reason, the system has a function that allows taxi operators themselves to issue referrer codes to their sales representatives. In addition, in this embodiment of the electronic taxi ride right management system 1, if the system management company and the taxi operator are the same company, it is possible to use the taxi operator terminal 500 and the system management company management terminal 101 together.

[0029] The general flow of the application process for the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 in this embodiment is as described above, but here we will explain the application method via the network in more detail.

[0030] In this embodiment, the application method via the network involves the representative applicant applying using an internet browser on the contractor's personal computer. The applicant agrees to the terms of service on the website of the electronic taxi usage rights management system of this embodiment, then enters the application items (contractor information, referrer code, etc.) and submits a review request to the system management company. After the system management company receives the contractor's application, an automated review unit (not shown) located on the management server 100 automatically checks whether the items entered by the contractor (general information such as corporate number, contractor name, income type, and head office address) are incomplete, false, or include blacklisted individuals, and automatically makes a decision on whether to grant permission to use the system for the application. For applications that are granted permission to use the system, basic information such as an ID necessary to use the system (including contractor information and representative applicant information) is automatically generated, a basic credit limit is granted according to the credit amount requested at the time of application, and a notification of permission to use is sent to the contractor (addressed to the representative applicant). The subscriber (representative applicant) who has received the permission notification will manage and use the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment via a web page or the like using their own subscriber terminal 200.

[0031] For applications that are automatically denied by the automated review unit, the system management company (system administrator) of the Electronic Taxi Usage Rights Management System 1 of this embodiment will be prompted to visually check the input items, and any errors will be displayed along with the reason for the denial. The system management company (system administrator) will, if necessary, directly confirm with the contractor (representative applicant) and correct the input information, and then make a new automated or manual decision on permission to use the service. For applications that are denied by the automated or manual decision on permission to use the service, a notice of denial of use will be sent to the Electronic Taxi Usage Rights Management System of this embodiment. However, as an exception, even if an application is denied by the automated decision on permission to use the service, the system management company (system administrator) may grant permission to use the service manually if they deem it to be particularly usable. In the Electronic Taxi Usage Rights Management System 1 of this embodiment, the automated review unit performs automatic input item confirmation, review, and permission decisions, but this is not limited to this, and the system administrator may perform all reviews and decisions manually, such as by visual inspection, or utilize the review services of external services. The automated review unit can be implemented using generally known methods. The above outlines the procedure for a contractor (representative applicant) to apply for the Electronic Taxi Usage Rights Management System 1 of this embodiment via the network. It is also possible to perform the application procedure using paper documents with a mechanism that is substantially equivalent to this procedure.

[0032] In the aforementioned automated input item verification and usage permission determination, a comprehensive judgment is made by checking for discrepancies in identity verification information (such as information inquiries with the National Tax Agency's Corporate Number System Web API and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Information Provision REST API), suspicion of anti-social activities (such as inquiries with information from Nikkei Telecom), past usage information (such as usage information regarding system suspension or payment delays), and specific items (such as income types, including pension recipients and part-time / temporary worker information).

[0033] This section explains the payment method, which is one of the application information entered by the above-mentioned contract holder (representative applicant). While the only payment methods available at the time of new application are bank transfer or convenience store payment, if you wish to use direct debit or credit card payment, you can change your payment method through the aforementioned contract holder's webpage or by submitting a written request.

[0034] This section explains the credit limit information, which is one of the application information entered by the above-mentioned contract holder (representative applicant). In this embodiment, six plans are set up according to the credit limit, and the usage fee for the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment is managed separately in addition to the credit limit, according to the plan. In this embodiment, the personal plans are set up with a credit limit of 30,000 yen (system usage fee 100 yen / month), a credit limit of 50,000 yen (system usage fee 200 yen / month), and a credit limit of 100,000 yen (system usage fee 300 yen / month), and the corporate plans are set up with a credit limit of 100,000 yen (system usage fee 500 yen / month), a credit limit of 200,000 yen (system usage fee 1,000 yen / month), and a credit limit of 300,000 yen (system usage fee 1,500 yen / month). However, these credit limits and system usage fees can be added or changed as needed. In principle, the credit limit is to be used in the current month, and any remaining balance can be forfeited in the following month, but in this embodiment, it is set to be usable for two months. In this embodiment, the setting is configured to allow use for two months, but it is not limited to this, and can be freely set to a range of several months from the current month, etc.

[0035] Next, we will specifically explain the process of issuing electronic taxi usage rights using the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment. As mentioned above, the users of the electronic taxi usage rights in the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment include joint rights holders and general users. Joint rights holders are those who have been registered by the representative applicant of the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment to be able to exercise their rights as joint rights holders among general users who use electronic taxi usage rights. The representative applicant themselves may also become a joint rights holder if they use electronic taxi usage rights. Such joint rights holders are given a portion or all of the credit limit by the representative applicant (distribution of electronic taxi usage rights as a credit limit), and can consume a portion or all of the allocated credit limit to issue electronic taxi usage rights with a usage limit set according to the amount of the credit limit consumed. Furthermore, electronic taxi usage rights can be used by the user themselves or re-transferred to general users based on the right to re-transfer. Note that any credit limit that was not consumed in the initial conversion of electronic taxi usage rights can be consumed when converting electronic taxi usage rights again.

[0036] In this configuration, the representative applicant can freely designate one or more joint rights holders. On the other hand, general users can acquire and use the electronic taxi ride rights issued by the representative applicant (or joint rights holder). In this embodiment, both joint rights holders and general users install the application on the user terminal 300, register for use, and then use the service in the manner described above. In this embodiment, the electronic taxi ride rights can specify and store not only the maximum usage amount, but also the expiration date (specified date or period), the number of times they can be transferred, the purpose of issuance (regular work, commuting, picking up and dropping off guests, etc.), and the intended use (commuting, going home, etc.), allowing each individual to decide on the content and the number of rights to grant that are appropriate for their own circumstances. For example, the expiration date of the electronic taxi ride rights can be set to the end of October 20XX, the purpose of issuance to commuting, the usage limit to 1000 yen, and 10 rights can be granted to each individual. Furthermore, when using the service, the intended use can be specified as commuting. Thus, using the format of an electronic taxi ride right, rather than a general electronic money format, is advantageous because it is a familiar form of taxi use for the taxi industry and its users. Furthermore, it offers advantages in terms of manageability and convenience for contract holders, as they can easily manage the usage status of the electronic taxi ride right, and for users (taxi passengers), as they may use the electronic taxi ride right of multiple contract holders simultaneously. In addition, by setting a certain usage limit for the electronic taxi ride right, as in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent misuse of the change received when using a taxi. The electronic taxi ride right management system 1 of this embodiment was developed based on this concept, and it is a superior system to conventional systems because it combines the advantages of shareable electronic taxi ride right as in this embodiment with the advantages of conventional paper taxi tickets. It should be noted that while this embodiment is best used in the form of an electronic taxi ride right as described above, it is not limited to that, and it is also possible from a design perspective to use it directly like electronic money.

[0037] One of the usage forms of the electronic taxi usage rights in this embodiment is to group together electronic taxi usage rights issued under the same conditions for the same contract holder, in addition to the usage forms described above (in this embodiment, such a group of electronic taxi usage rights is referred to as a "book"). By using this book, 10 electronic taxi usage rights under the same conditions and for the same contract holder can be treated as one book (similar to a booklet of 10 paper taxi tickets), enabling transfer and payment on a book-by-book basis. For example, when making a high-value payment or transfer, selecting and executing each electronic taxi usage right individually, which has a low usage limit, would be time-consuming and inconvenient. Grouping them together makes transfer and payment much easier. In this embodiment, at least the usage period and usage limit are used as the same conditions to group the electronic taxi usage rights into a book. Such a book is superior in terms of convenience and ease of management because it allows for the quick display of necessary information according to the user's usage scenario (when using, transferring, receiving, etc.), by selecting the appropriate conditions for compiling the information into a book (book creation conditions) as needed. In addition to the conditions mentioned above, conditions such as contractor information, transferor information, operation identification information, issuance purpose, issuance reason, transfer purpose, transfer reason, and invalidation status can also be used as book creation conditions, and by selecting the conditions according to the situation, it is possible to handle books that are suitable for each usage scenario. This form of book usage is not mandatory, and it is possible to freely select whether to use it or not, or to set it not to be used at all.

[0038] In the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment, the aforementioned credit limit, which is allocated from the contract holder (representative applicant) to the joint rights holder, is set so that the joint rights holder cannot reassign part or all of that credit limit. This is for the purpose of restricting usage to within a predetermined amount for management purposes (such as a budget or the amount available for use based on positional authority), and to prevent the transfer of credit limits from exceeding the amount individually set for each individual. It should be noted that this restriction on reassignment is not particularly limited, and it is also possible to set it so that such a method of reassignment is possible depending on the contract holder's usage pattern.

[0039] Regarding the classification of users of the aforementioned electronic taxi usage rights, for example, in the case of individual use, the father could be the representative applicant and co-right holder, the mother a co-right holder authorized by the father, and their child a general user. In the case of a corporation, an employee of the management department of the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment of the company could be the representative applicant, company officers and managers could be co-right holders, and general employees could register and use the service as general users. In addition, it is possible to have customers or external businesses install the app on their user terminals 300 in advance and transfer the electronic taxi usage rights to those individuals.

[0040] In this embodiment, the process for issuing electronic taxi usage rights in the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 is as follows: First, a credit limit is automatically granted to the contract terminal 200 on the 1st of each month (the grant date can be changed at the request of the contract holder) according to the credit limit of the monthly plan set at the time of application. The credit limit management unit 220 of the contract holder terminal 200 can adjust the allocation of the credit limit (electronic taxi usage rights in a broad sense) granted above into an automatic limit for the issuance and transfer of electronic taxi usage rights, and a manual limit for the issuance of electronic taxi usage rights or the distribution of the credit limit. In the automatic limit, the content of the automation can be set arbitrarily, and the usage rights granting unit 230 automatically grants the rights based on the content set for each recipient of the electronic taxi usage rights (such as the usage limit and the number of rights to be issued). It is also possible to set up automation for the distribution of the credit limit, etc. In the manual transfer setting, credit limit holders (representative applicants and co-right holders) can each manually instruct the usage right granting unit 230 to convert their credit limit into an electronic taxi ride right at any time. Furthermore, as mentioned above, the representative applicant can also transfer the electronic taxi ride right remotely via a web management screen provided to the representative applicant. These adjustments should preferably be made according to the actual usage of the contract holder. Co-right holders and general users to whom the electronic taxi ride right has been transferred can use the electronic taxi ride right to pay for taxi fares, as described above.

[0041] Next, we will specifically explain how to transfer electronic taxi usage rights using the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment. In the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment, as described above, electronic taxi usage rights are granted (transferred) to joint rights holders and general users. In addition, joint rights holders can further transfer (re-transfer) the electronic taxi usage rights of the contracting party (representative applicant) who holds the joint rights to another user (joint rights holder or general user). The transfer of the electronic taxi ride rights between users (joint rights holders and general users) can be carried out in person by bringing the user terminals 300 together and transferring them via the application, or remotely by the usage rights management unit 310 via the application on the user terminal 300. Furthermore, in remote transfers, the recipient can be designated using information such as past transfer history, favorites, and user ID.

[0042] Taxi users search for the app for the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment from an app store or similar, and download and install the app via the internet using their user terminal 300. Taxi users register with the management server via the app installed on their user terminal 300 and the network, and are automatically registered by the management unit 120 of the management server 100 as general users. As a result, taxi users can transfer and use electronic taxi ride rights using their user terminal 300 as general users.

[0043] Joint rights holders can apply to the representative applicant for additional distribution (the amount of distribution can be specified) or additional transfer (the usage limit and number of issued rights can be specified) of electronic taxi usage rights through the usage rights application unit 330 of the user terminal 300. The representative applicant who receives the application will then take into account the remaining electronic taxi usage rights (credit limit and number of rights held) and respond accordingly with the additional distribution or transfer. This function offers excellent convenience, as it allows users to receive additional distribution or transfer of electronic taxi usage rights in real time, even if one of the users suddenly needs them. In this embodiment, the application for additional electronic taxi usage rights is made by the joint rights holders as described above, but it is not limited to this, and it is also possible to have a form in which general users can apply to the representative applicant or joint rights holders for additional transfer or additional re-transfer of electronic taxi usage rights.

[0044] Next, Figure 8 will specifically explain how to pay for an electronic taxi ride right when boarding a taxi using the user terminal 300. When a user boards a taxi, they prepare for payment while on board. First, they select the electronic taxi ride right to be used in the ride right management unit 310 and input information such as the boarding location and purpose of use. As a method to assist with information input, it is possible to display past input information as input candidates, allowing users to easily input information by simply selecting a candidate, but this is not the only method. When alighting, the user enters the amount used as displayed on the taxi's fare meter and displays the entered information on the ride right display unit 320, which is then shown to the taxi driver. The taxi driver confirms the amount used on the presented ride right display unit 320, and if there are no problems, prompts the user to scan the QR code (registered trademark) displayed on the payment information unit 410 of the taxi terminal 400 with the user terminal 300. Once the scan is performed, the payment procedure is executed.

[0045] As described above, the electronic taxi usage rights of this embodiment can be granted or transferred, but when making changes to the electronic taxi usage rights (issuance, transfer, re-transfer, payment, etc.), the purpose and reason for the change must be entered and stored. In the case of actual re-transfer at the user terminal 300, the user terminal 300 performing the re-transfer enters the purpose of the re-transfer (transfer purpose) and the reason for the re-transfer (transfer reason), the user management unit 310 manages the data, and the transmission / reception unit 350 records it in the information storage unit 110 of the management server 100 at execution time. The transfer purpose should be something that allows the representative applicant to confirm the validity of the re-transfer (for example, an invitation to an event). The transfer reason should be something that allows the receiving user to understand the usage scenario (for example, transportation costs to the event venue). By entering the purpose and reason corresponding to each operation in this way, it becomes possible to check them in a list on the system, making it easy for system administrators and representative applicants to understand the actual usage of taxis, and is superior in terms of ease of understanding. In this embodiment, the system is configured to input the purpose or reason for each operation, but it is not limited to this; it is also possible to configure it so that input is not required or can be selected as needed.

[0046] Figures 9 to 11 show one aspect of the screen of the subscriber terminal 200 in this embodiment (a screen displayed on a computer monitor, etc.). Figure 9 shows a screen for setting the allocation of credit limits to be automatically converted into electronic taxi ride rights (automatic slots) and manually converted into electronic taxi ride rights (manual slots). These slots can be set individually or shared by department. Figure 10 shows a screen for setting the conditions for automatically converting electronic taxi ride rights and the recipients of those rights (joint rights holders or general users). Figure 11 shows a screen displaying the usage status of electronic taxi ride rights in this embodiment. This screen allows users to check a list of usage dates and times, users, pick-up and drop-off locations, and taxi information. Figures 9 to 11 are just examples of display screens and are not limiting; the design can be freely modified as long as it can implement the electronic taxi ride right management system 1 of this embodiment.

[0047] Figures 12 and 13 show one aspect of the screen (smartphone screen) of the user terminal 300 in this embodiment. Figures 12 and 13 assume the use of electronic taxi ride rights (electronic taxi ride rights in the narrow sense). In Figure 12, the central screen is the menu screen of the user terminal 300, the left screen is the screen for re-transferring the electronic taxi ride rights of this embodiment, and the right screen is the screen for settling the electronic taxi ride rights of this embodiment. On the central TOP screen, it is possible to easily transition to the re-transfer screen, payment screen, etc. by tapping various buttons located in the middle of the screen. Figure 13 shows a screen that indicates the state in which joint rights holders issue electronic taxi ride rights from the credit limit allocated to them. For example, one of the joint rights holders can select the allocated credit limit, and within that limit, input the usage limit, usage period, number of transferable times, etc., and execute the electronic taxi ride right creation process. This allows for the creation of electronic taxi ride rights in exchange for the consumption of the credit limit corresponding to the entered usage limit. Figures 12 and 13 show one aspect of the display screen and are not limiting; the design can be freely modified as long as it enables the implementation of the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment.

[0048] Next, I will explain the flow of electronic taxi usage rights in a broad sense. In the narrow sense, the electronic taxi usage rights were used as a form of usage in which the transferor (representative applicant or co-right holder) could specify arbitrary restrictions on the exercise of rights, such as usage limits and expiration dates. However, in the broad sense, the form of usage for electronic taxi usage rights is one in which restrictions on the exercise of rights can be freely set (cases where there are no restrictions on the exercise of rights, or cases where restrictions on the exercise of rights are mixed). Specifically, as mentioned above, it is possible for the representative applicant to distribute part or all of the credit limit to the co-right holder (distribution of electronic taxi usage rights as a credit limit), but it is also possible for the co-right holder to further distribute part or all of the distributed credit limit to general users or co-right holders (redistribution of distributed electronic taxi usage rights). Furthermore, the distributed or redistributed electronic taxi usage rights (credit limit) can be used in a form where the credit amount is directly consumed when settling taxi fares (in a form similar to electronic money), and any remaining credit limit not consumed at the time of settlement can be used at the next settlement. In this embodiment, the system is designed so that general users cannot perform redistribution operations, but it is not limited to this. Furthermore, the validity period of the allocated and re-allocated credit lines will follow the maximum validity period of the credit line granted by the system administrator that provided the funds, but the representative applicant or co-owner may set their own validity period within the range of the maximum period.

[0049] Next, I will explain in more detail the significance and use cases of using both the broad and narrow definitions. As mentioned above, the narrow definition of electronic taxi usage rights (electronic taxi ride usage rights) is designed to intentionally limit its versatility by setting usage limits and expiration dates. This is to meet the usage needs of contractors (representative applicants) who want to limit usage within those restrictions. In contrast, the broad definition of electronic taxi usage rights is designed to loosen usage restrictions and allow direct use of the credit limit. This is to meet the usage needs of contractors (representative applicants) who want to quickly and fully utilize their credit limit. In reality, usage needs do not always exist in only the broad or narrow definition as shown in this embodiment; rather, they coexist and change as time goes on depending on the usage scenario and user. Therefore, this system uses electronic taxi usage rights with both broad and narrow definitions that can be flexibly selected and adapted. Therefore, this system is superior to conventional systems (electronic taxi ticket systems) that only have a concept equivalent to the narrow definition of electronic taxi usage rights in this embodiment. Furthermore, when a user group is composed solely of family members or company members for a single contract (electronic taxi usage rights), using the broad definition of electronic taxi usage rights offers greater flexibility and convenience. Conversely, when a user group includes individuals who do not belong to one's own group, such as co-owners or general users, using the narrow definition of electronic taxi ride usage rights is more convenient as it helps to prevent unintended use. As such, both the broad definition of electronic taxi usage rights and the narrow definition of taxi usage rights have their own advantages. Therefore, the electronic taxi usage rights management system of this embodiment can be used exclusively for one or the other, and it is also possible to use a mixed configuration to take advantage of the benefits of both, making it highly convenient.

[0050] Next, I will specifically describe the main advantages of using the broader definition of electronic taxi usage rights compared to the narrower definition. The first advantage is that it is possible to skip the step of converting to electronic taxi usage rights, and as mentioned above, the usage amount can be directly settled (credit consumption) from the existing credit limit. The second advantage is that, while using electronic taxi ride rights results in a loss of credit limit if the maximum amount (credit limit) is not paid, the first advantage mentioned above allows for the full utilization of the credit limit. While credit cards also allow for the full utilization of the credit limit, they require careful credit management (adjustment of usage and payment) throughout the entire contract period to stay within the limit. In contrast, this embodiment, as described above, makes the credit limit subject to regular use (subscription), granting a credit limit at regular intervals and enabling period-based credit management. This makes it easy to construct a credit usage plan, and allows for repeated implementation of established plans or implementation of plans tailored to the situation. Furthermore, this embodiment's electronic taxi ride right management system is superior in that its use is limited to taxi rides, simplifying management. Finally, a third advantage is that, due to the effects of the first and second advantages mentioned above, the credit limit can be used in a manner similar to electronic money. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since payment is made after the actual settlement amount, it is unnecessary to charge (prepay) the estimated usage amount (planned usage amount + surplus amount such as contingency funds) that is used in typical electronic money embodiments, and is superior in that it does not require payment of the surplus amount in advance. Although this embodiment uses a post-payment format, it is not limited to this, and a format in which prepayment is made using various payment methods for the required credit amount may also be used.

[0051] Next, Figure 14 shows one aspect of the screen (smartphone screen) of a user terminal 300 for using the broad definition of electronic taxi usage rights in the electronic taxi usage rights management system of this embodiment. While not limited to the illustrated content, it is preferable to use a notation that makes it easy for the user of the user terminal 300 to intuitively distinguish between the broad definition of electronic taxi usage rights and the narrow definition of electronic taxi usage rights. In Figure 14, the amount is displayed as a credit limit on the screen of the user terminal 300, so it can be determined that it is a broad definition of electronic taxi usage rights. In the case of narrow definition of electronic taxi usage rights, it is indicated by the number of rights held, as shown in Figures 12 and 13.

[0052] Finally, the generation, management, and transfer of receipt handling rights in the electronic taxi usage rights management system of this embodiment will be explained. As described above, the issuance and granting of electronic taxi usage rights using the electronic taxi usage rights management system of this embodiment are as described above, but the receipt handling rights described here are generated in pairs so as to have a one-to-one relationship with the granted electronic taxi usage rights (paid). For example, when using an electronic taxi usage right to use a taxi, as described above, the taxi in-vehicle tool 400 is presented to the taxi user, who then reads it with the user terminal 300, and the taxi usage information is transmitted to the management server 100 via the network to complete the payment. At this time, based on the information stored in the information storage unit 110 of the management server 100 (contractor, amount of electronic taxi usage right used, etc.), a receipt handling right corresponding to each paid electronic taxi usage right (payment number, payment date and time, amount used, contractor, taxi operator, etc.) is automatically generated by the receipt handling right management unit 160 of the management server 100. At that time, the taxi user who made the payment is set as the holder of the generated receipt handling right and stored in the receipt handling right storage unit 115 of the information storage unit 110 of the management server 100. In this embodiment, the taxi user who made the payment was set as the holder of the right to handle the generated receipt, but this is not the only option. Other settings may be used, such as selecting the contract holder each time or pre-designating each electronic taxi usage right. Figure 17 shows the user terminal 300 displaying a list of receipt handling rights held by the user, and the ability to freely switch between centralized units. In Figure 17, the centralized unit is shown as a combination of electronic taxi usage right unit, payment unit, and contract unit, but it is not limited to this, and can be freely set using usage information stored on the management server, such as payment unit only, contract unit only, or usage day unit.

[0053] Regarding the transfer, sharing, and recovery of receipt handling rights, by operating the subscriber terminal 200 and user terminal 300 respectively, the user can transfer the receipt handling rights to the subscriber or co-owner of the taxi usage rights that are paired with the target receipt handling rights, and the subscriber can share the receipt handling rights to the user who has settled the taxi usage rights that are paired with the target receipt handling rights, or recover the paired receipt handling rights from the user who has settled their own taxi usage rights. Specifically, the receipt handling rights related to the user, managed by the receipt handling rights management unit 160, are displayed on the receipt handling rights display unit 250 of the subscriber terminal 200 and the receipt handling rights display unit 360 of the user terminal 300. The receipt handling rights display unit 250 and the receipt handling rights display unit 360 select the receipt handling rights to be transferred, handed over, or collected and make the respective action requests. The receipt handling rights transfer control unit 170 of the management server 100 then performs the receipt handling rights transfer operation (change of holder) according to the request, and the information in the receipt handling rights storage unit 115 of the management server 100 is rewritten and saved. Figure 18 shows the process from selecting a transfer destination to transferring receipt handling rights from a list of available rights. As shown in Figure 18, when using the user terminal 300, the user first selects a centralized unit of receipt handling rights, then selects the receipt handling rights to be transferred from the automatically centralized rights selected according to the centralized unit, then selects a transfer destination from the contractors and co-owners related to the selected receipt handling rights that are displayed as transferable destinations, and finally enters the reason for the transfer and executes the transfer. This makes it possible to transfer the rights while leaving a clear record of the transfer process. In this embodiment, the receipt handling rights display unit 250 of the subscriber terminal 200 and the receipt handling rights display unit 360 of the user terminal 300 are displayed to show all of the receipt handling rights held by the subscriber. However, the system is not limited to this, and it may be possible to set search conditions to allow searching and displaying any receipt handling rights.

[0054] Regarding the centralization of receipt handling rights, the contractor and user can freely select from the presented centralization units using the contractor terminal 200 and user terminal 300, respectively (in this embodiment and the present invention, the aggregation of generated receipt handling rights is referred to as centralization). The conditions for centralization can be set by the administrator by combining usage information, etc., stored in the information storage unit 110 of the management server 100. For example, as a general condition, centralization conditions such as "Date of use: same, Payment unit (ID): same, Payer: same, Contractor: not considered, Taxi operator: same" can be set. Furthermore, as a condition that emphasizes the contractor, centralization conditions such as "Date of use: same, Payment unit (ID): same, Payer: not considered, Contractor: same, Taxi operator: same" can also be set. This highly flexible centralization of receipt handling rights makes it easy to grasp the usage status of taxis, allows situations requiring receipts to be grouped under a single condition, and facilitates the transfer of receipt handling rights and the display of consolidated receipts. In this embodiment, the administrator prepares a centralized unit with set centralized conditions, but this is not the only option. Users or contractors may set and save centralized conditions, or the conditions may be set each time. The specific method for centralizing the right to handle receipts is through the operation of the receipt handling right display unit 250 (first receipt handling right display unit) on the subscriber terminal 200 and the receipt handling right display unit 360 (second receipt handling right display unit) provided on the user terminal 300. The receipt handling rights information, which is generated and stored in conjunction with the electronic taxi usage rights, can be displayed in the first receipt handling rights display unit 250 based on the conditions of the selected centralized unit by arbitrarily selecting a centralized unit set by the usage information (information stored in the information storage unit 110 of the management server 100).

[0055] Figure 19 shows the state in which a receipt handling right is selected from a list of receipt handling rights displayed according to the selected centralized unit and displayed as a receipt. Regardless of whether the receipt handling right is displayed as a receipt individually or in a centralized state, it can only be displayed as a receipt once. Once a receipt handling right has been displayed as a receipt, it is automatically made unavailable for selection in the list and is not displayed. This function prevents the redisplay of receipts including the receipt handling right that has been displayed as a receipt, and has the advantage of allowing the contractor and user to display the necessary receipts as needed, preventing duplicate displays, and preventing fraudulent use such as recording fictitious transactions as sales or inflating expense claims, thus ensuring compliance with tax laws and other regulations. Specifically, the receipt handling rights management unit 160 of the management server 100 manages and controls whether or not receipts can be displayed for each receipt handling right. When a receipt handling right is displayed as a receipt, the system automatically changes its state from a state where receipts can be displayed to a state where receipts cannot be displayed. While Figure 19 shows an example of how receipts are displayed, the items to be included on a receipt are not limited to these and can be freely configured based on the information stored in the management server 100. For example, in Figure 19, the receipt issuer is listed as a taxi company, but it is also possible to list it as the system administrator.

[0056] Figure 20 illustrates an example of how to manage receipt handling rights when using electronic taxi usage rights with the electronic taxi usage rights management system of this embodiment. In Figure 20, when a total payment of 9,500 yen is made using three electronic taxi usage rights, the receipt handling rights generated as a pair for each electronic taxi usage right used can be displayed and managed by freely changing the centralized unit. In Figure 20, management can be done in three units: per electronic taxi ride usage right, per electronic taxi usage right management system subscriber (per electronic taxi usage right issuer) and per electronic taxi ride usage right payment unit, and per electronic taxi ride usage right payment unit.

[0057] Figures 21 to 23 show one aspect of the receipt screen displayed on the subscriber terminal of the electronic taxi usage rights management system of this embodiment. Figure 21 shows the receipt handling rights displayed on the subscriber terminal 200 per electronic taxi usage right, with the centralization unit changed. Figure 22 shows the receipt handling rights centralized on the subscriber terminal 200 per payment unit and subscriber unit, which are then distributed to the payer. Figure 23 shows the receipt handling rights selected from the list of receipt handling rights on the subscriber terminal 200 and displayed as a receipt, with the selected receipt handling rights displayed in the receipt handling rights list as unavailable after the receipt is displayed. While Figure 23 shows an example of how receipts are displayed, the items to be included on a receipt are not limited to these and can be freely configured based on the information stored in the management server 100. For example, in Figure 23, the receipt issuer is listed as a taxi company, but it is also possible to list it as the system administrator.

[0058] Having described the use of the Electronic Taxi Usage Rights Management System 1 in this embodiment, we will now conclude by explaining its integration with the existing Debt Management System 600. The existing Debt Management System 600 is a system that generates sales recording and billing information and outputs information related to invoices, etc. Figure 14 shows an overview diagram of the integration between the Electronic Taxi Usage Rights Management System 1 of this embodiment and the existing Debt Management System 600. As shown in Figure 16, the Electronic Taxi Usage Rights Management System 1 of this embodiment and the existing Debt Management System 600 are integrated offline (manual operation) without using a network. Specifically, the data of the Electronic Taxi Usage Rights Management System 1 stored on the management server 100 is saved to an auxiliary storage device using semiconductor memory such as a USB memory, and then the USB memory, etc. is connected to the existing Debt Management System 600 (including the management server) to transfer the data to the existing Debt Management System 600. The data to be transferred includes information on the use of the Electronic Taxi Usage Rights, contract holder information, and information on the use of the Electronic Taxi Usage Rights Management System, but is not particularly limited and can be set as appropriate according to the existing Debt Management System.

[0059] By linking in this manner, not only can the electronic taxi usage rights management system of this embodiment be easily linked with the existing debt management system 600, but it is also superior in that the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment can be newly introduced while continuing to use the debt management system 600 that is already in use. Many general debt management systems 600 are systems that have been in use for a long time, and migrating existing data to integrate with another new system requires a great deal of effort. Furthermore, administrators of the debt management system who issue invoices, etc., do not need to learn how to operate another system, and the new electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 can be introduced without any problems. In addition, even if the debt management system 600 is to be replaced with, for example, a new debt management system 600' (not shown), linking with the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 only requires setting up the information acceptance system (information format, etc.), so the scope of impact on the operational system due to the replacement work can be minimized. Although the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment uses the linking method shown in Figure 16, if such advantages are not needed, it is also possible to create a single system in which the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment has functions equivalent to the debt management system 600 built in from the beginning.

[0060] Although the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment does not directly link with the existing debt management system 600, it is also possible to link with the existing debt management system 600 and transfer the debt to an external debt collection company (such as a credit card issuing company). This makes it possible to have an external affiliate company or other entity handle the collection of the debt. It is also possible to create invoice information using the existing debt management system 600 and bill the customer directly, and the method can be appropriately selected depending on the business model of the user of the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 of this embodiment.

[0061] <Variation> (1) In the example of this embodiment, the basic operation method of the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 has been explained, but in addition to this, it is also possible to use the system in various forms by adjusting the settings, such as using it as a "coupon right" that always uses the maximum amount of usage limits, or using it as a "reservation certificate right (vehicle right)" issued for taxi and other service reservations. (2) In the example of this embodiment, one form of subscriber to the electronic taxi usage rights management system 1 has been described, but it is not limited to this, and two or more subscribers can use the electronic taxi usage rights using the electronic taxi usage rights management system of this embodiment. For example, one user can use one user terminal 300 to receive electronic taxi usage rights from two or more subscribers (including joint rights holders and general users), and use said electronic taxi usage rights according to the purpose, etc. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0062] 1. Electronic Taxi Usage Rights Management System 100 Management Servers 101 System Management Company Management Terminal 110 Information storage section 111 Application Information Storage Unit 112 Credit Information Storage Unit 113 Derived information storage unit 114 Taxi Information Storage Unit 115 Receipt Handling Authority Memory Unit 120 Management Department 130 User Registration Section 140 Derived Information Input Section 150. Issuance of Usage Rights Department 160 Receipt Handling Authority Management Department 170 Receipt Handling Rights Transfer Control Unit 200 subscriber terminals 210 User Management Department 220 Credit Limit Management Department 230 Granting of Usage Rights Department 240 Transmitter / Receiver Unit 250 Receipt Handling Authority Section 300 user terminals 310 User Rights Management Department 320 Usage Rights Display Section 330 Application Department for Usage Rights 340 Location information acquisition unit 350 Transmitter / Receiver Unit 360 Receipt Handling Authority Section 400 Taxi In-Car Tools 410 Payment Information Department 500 Taxi operator terminals 510 Payment Inquiry Department 520 Taxi Information Change Department 530 Performance Information Inquiry Department 540 Referral Code Management Department 550 Taxi Information Storage Unit 600 Accounts Receivable Management System 600' New Debt Management System

Claims

1. Management server and Subscriber terminal and user terminal, An electronic taxi usage rights management system consisting of in-vehicle tools for taxis, The aforementioned management server The Receipt Handling Rights Management Department generates and manages the receipt handling rights that arise in connection with the settlement of electronic taxi usage rights. A receipt handling rights transfer control unit that controls the transfer of receipt handling rights according to the intentions and settings of the contract holder or user. Receipt handling rights storage unit that stores information regarding the generated receipt handling rights, It has a transmitting / receiving unit for sending and receiving information with the subscriber terminal and the user terminal via the network, The aforementioned subscriber terminal is A first receipt handling rights display unit that centralizes the receipt handling rights held by the customer according to the customer's request and displays them as receipts on the customer's terminal. It has a transmitting and receiving unit for sending and receiving information to and from the management server and the user terminal via the network, The aforementioned user terminal is A second receipt handling rights display unit that centralizes the held receipt handling rights according to the user's request and displays them as receipts on the user's terminal. It has a transmitting / receiving unit for sending and receiving information to and from the management server and the subscriber terminal via the network, The aforementioned in-vehicle taxi tool has a payment information unit for settling the electronic taxi usage rights, The management server, the user terminal, and the user terminal device are connected via a network. An electronic taxi usage rights management system.

2. The electronic taxi usage rights management system according to claim 1, characterized in that the receipt handling rights for each electronic taxi usage right that has been settled are automatically generated in the receipt handling rights management unit of the management server, including the settlement number, settlement date and time, usage amount, contractor, and taxi operator's receipt handling rights.

3. Management server and Subscriber terminal and user terminal, An electronic taxi usage rights management system consisting of in-vehicle tools for taxis, The management server, the subscriber terminal, and the user terminal are connected via a network. The aforementioned management server is the basic device for managing the electronic taxi usage rights management system. The management server comprises a management unit, a user registration unit, an information storage unit, a usage rights issuance unit, a receipt handling rights management unit, and a receipt handling rights transfer control unit. The aforementioned management department manages the basic credit limit in accordance with the application details, the status of the electronic taxi usage rights, the holder, usage status, and transfer routes. The right to use the electronic taxi will be automatically activated according to the subscriber's settings. When issuing electronic taxi usage rights, permission to issue taxi usage rights will be granted according to the scope of the subscriber's credit limit, and the balance of the credit limit will be managed. The user registration unit registers the information of the taxi user and enables the dedicated application on the user terminal used by the taxi user to be used. The aforementioned information storage unit stores information related to the electronic taxi usage rights management system, including subscriber information and credit limits. The aforementioned usage rights issuing unit issues electronic taxi usage rights managed by the aforementioned management unit in response to a request from the contracting party. The aforementioned receipt handling rights management department generates and manages receipt handling rights that arise in connection with the settlement of electronic taxi usage rights. The aforementioned receipt handling rights transfer control unit performs controls such as transferring receipt handling rights in accordance with the intentions and settings of the contracting party or user. The receipt handling rights storage unit stores information regarding the generated receipt handling rights. It has a transmitting / receiving unit for sending and receiving information with the subscriber terminal and the user terminal via the network, The aforementioned subscriber terminal is a terminal for use by subscribers who have entered into a contract to use the electronic taxi usage rights. User Management Department, which manages user information. The Credit Limit Management Department manages the credit limits for the aforementioned taxi usage rights. The aforementioned electronic taxi usage rights granting unit, First receipt handling right indication section showing receipt handling right It has a transmitting and receiving unit for sending and receiving information, The aforementioned user management unit manages the input and modification of the subscriber information and payment method for submitting an application. The aforementioned credit limit management unit manages the maximum usage amount set when an electronic taxi usage right is issued, in order to use the taxi usage right management system. The aforementioned usage rights granting unit grants the electronic taxi ride usage rights issued by the credit limit management unit to the user terminal of the taxi user, using the management information of the credit limit management unit. The aforementioned transmitting and receiving unit transmits and receives data with the management server and the user terminal via the network. The first receipt handling rights display unit centralizes the receipt handling rights it holds in accordance with the customer's request and displays them as receipts on the customer's terminal. The user terminal is a terminal used by taxi users to receive electronic taxi usage rights through the subscriber terminal. A usage rights management department for managing the aforementioned electronic taxi usage rights, The electronic taxi usage rights display unit, Second receipt handling right indication section showing receipt handling right It has a transmitting / receiving unit for sending and receiving information with the subscriber terminal via the network, The aforementioned usage rights management unit manages the electronic taxi usage rights granted to users. The aforementioned usage rights display unit can input the usage amount displayed on the taxi's fare meter and display the input information on the usage rights display unit. The user registers with the management server using the user terminal, the management unit of the management server receives the user registration, and the user then uses the user terminal to transfer and use the right to ride the electronic taxi. The second receipt handling rights display unit centralizes the receipt handling rights it holds according to the user's request and displays them as receipts on the user's terminal. The user terminal transmits taxi usage information to the management server. The aforementioned in-vehicle taxi tool is presented to the taxi user, read by the user's terminal, transmits taxi usage information to a management server via the network, and has a payment information unit for settling the electronic taxi usage rights. An electronic taxi usage rights management system characterized by the following features.

Images