Payment terminal, management server, and payment system

Abstract

The present invention provides a payment terminal, a management server, and a payment system that allow for easy setting of the permitted operating time for controlled devices according to the payment amount. [Solution] The payment terminal 10 includes a setting information receiving unit 12 that receives setting information from the management server 30, which includes at least information indicating the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 in relation to the payment amount; a storage unit 13 that stores the permitted operating time for the payment amount indicated by the setting information received by the setting information receiving unit 12; and an operating permission time determination unit 17 that, when an electronic payment is completed by the electronic payment execution unit 15, reads the permitted operating time for the payment amount in that electronic payment from the storage unit 13 and determines the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2.

Description

【Technical Field】 【0001】 The present invention relates to a payment terminal that permits an operation of a controlled device for a time corresponding to a payment amount, a management server that manages the payment terminal, and a payment system including the payment terminal and the management server. 【Background Art】 【0002】 Conventionally, a coin timer is known that controls an operation of a controlled device such as an electric massager or a television to operate for a predetermined time upon insertion of a predetermined coin (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the coin timer, by operating a built-in rotary switch, the operation time for operating the controlled device in response to the insertion of a predetermined coin can be set. On the other hand, in recent years, electronic payment that enables payment without using cash such as coins and banknotes has become widespread. 【Prior Art Documents】 【Patent Documents】 【0003】 【Patent Document 1】 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-28552 【Summary of the Invention】 【Problems to be Solved by the Invention】 【0004】 Under such circumstances, there is a demand for a payment system that corresponds to electronic payment and permits an operation of a controlled device for a predetermined time corresponding to the payment amount of the electronic payment, either as a replacement for a conventional coin timer or as an additional function of the coin timer. 【0005】 In such a payment system, a payment terminal is provided for each individual controlled device. However, if the technical concept of a conventional coin timer is simply applied to electronic payment, a predetermined time for operating the controlled device according to the payment amount must be set for each payment terminal, which requires labor for the setting. 【0006】 The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a payment terminal, a management server, and a payment system that can easily set the permitted operating time for a controlled device according to the payment amount. [Means for solving the problem] 【0007】 To achieve this objective, a first aspect of the present invention is a payment terminal that permits a controlled device to operate for a time corresponding to the payment amount, comprising: a communication unit that communicates with a server via a communication network; a setting information receiving unit that receives setting information from a management server via the communication unit, including at least information indicating the permitted time for operating the controlled device for the payment amount; a storage unit that stores the permitted time for the payment amount indicated by the setting information received by the setting information receiving unit; an electronic payment information receiving unit that receives electronic payment information necessary for electronic payment from a user; and the electronic payment information receiving unit that receives the previous The system includes: an electronic payment execution unit that performs electronic payment with an electronic payment server via the communication unit based on recorded electronic payment information; an electronic payment amount determination unit that determines the payment amount in the electronic payment when the electronic payment by the electronic payment execution unit is completed; an operation permission time determination unit that reads the operation permission time for the payment amount in the electronic payment determined by the electronic payment amount determination unit from the storage unit and determines the operation permission time for the controlled device; and an operation permission signal transmission unit that transmits an operation permission signal to the controlled device for the period until the operation permission time determined by the operation permission time determination unit has elapsed. 【0008】 A second aspect of the present invention is a payment terminal according to the first aspect, comprising a cash payment signal receiving unit that receives a cash payment signal relating to the insertion of coins and / or banknotes from a money processing device that accepts the insertion of coins and / or banknotes, and the operation permission time determination unit reads the operation permission time for the settlement amount in the cash payment from the storage unit based on the cash payment signal received by the cash payment signal receiving unit, and determines the operation permission time of the controlled device. 【0009】 A third aspect of the present invention is a payment terminal according to the first or second aspect, wherein, when the operation permission time determination unit is transmitting the permission signal to the controlled device and an electronic payment is made, the operation permission time for the payment amount is read from the storage unit and the operation permission time is extended by the amount of the read operation permission time. 【0010】 A fourth aspect of the present invention is a payment terminal according to the second aspect, wherein, when a cash payment is made while the operation permission time determination unit is transmitting the permission signal to the controlled device, the operation permission time for the payment amount is read from the storage unit and the operation permission time is extended by the amount of the read operation permission time. 【0011】 A fifth aspect of the present invention is a payment terminal according to any of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the setting information includes at least information indicating the permitted operation time corresponding to each of a plurality of payment amounts, the storage unit stores the permitted operation time corresponding to each payment amount based on the setting information, and the electronic payment information receiving unit presents the plurality of payment amounts stored in the storage unit to the user and receives the electronic payment information including the payment amount selected by the user. 【0012】 A sixth aspect of the present invention is a payment terminal according to any of the first to fifth aspects, which includes a notification unit that provides a predetermined notification when the remaining time of the operation permission period of the controlled device falls below a predetermined time. 【0013】 A seventh aspect of the present invention is a payment terminal according to the second or fourth aspect, wherein the setting information includes at least information indicating the permitted operation time for the payment amount in the electronic payment and information indicating the permitted operation time for the payment amount in the cash payment, and the storage unit separately stores the permitted operation time for the payment amount in the electronic payment and the permitted operation time for the payment amount in the cash payment based on the setting information. 【0014】 An eighth aspect of the present invention is a management server for managing one or more payment terminals of any of the first to seventh aspects via a communication network, comprising: a setting reception unit for each payment terminal that receives the setting of the operation permission time for the payment amount; and a transmission unit for each payment terminal that transmits setting information to the corresponding payment terminal, which includes at least information indicating the operation permission time for the payment amount received by the setting reception unit for that payment terminal. 【0015】 A ninth aspect of the present invention is a management server for managing one or more payment terminals of any of the second, fourth, and seventh aspects via a communication network, comprising: a setting reception unit for each payment terminal that receives the setting of the operation permission time for the payment amount; and a transmission unit for each payment terminal that transmits setting information to the corresponding payment terminal, which includes at least information indicating the operation permission time for the payment amount received by the setting reception unit for that payment terminal, wherein the setting reception unit is configured to separately receive the setting of the operation permission time for the payment amount in electronic payment and the setting of the operation permission time for the payment amount in cash payment from at least some of the payment terminals. 【0016】 A tenth aspect of the present invention is a payment system comprising a payment terminal according to any of the first to seventh aspects, and a management server that manages one or more of the payment terminals via a communication network. [Effects of the Invention] 【0017】 According to the first embodiment of the payment terminal, the setting information receiving unit receives setting information from the management server via the communication unit, which includes at least information indicating the permitted time for operating the controlled device in relation to the payment amount. The permitted time for operating the payment amount indicated by the setting information is stored in the storage unit. Meanwhile, the electronic payment information receiving unit receives the electronic payment information necessary for electronic payment from the user, and based on that electronic payment information, the electronic payment execution unit executes the electronic payment with the electronic payment server via the communication unit. When the electronic payment is successful, the electronic payment amount determination unit determines the payment amount in the electronic payment. The permitted time determination unit then reads the permitted time for operating the determined payment amount from the storage unit, and determines the permitted time for operating the controlled device. During the period until the permitted time determined by the permitted time determination unit has elapsed, the permission signal transmission unit transmits a permission signal to the controlled device to allow it to operate. This allows the controlled device to operate for the permitted time corresponding to the payment amount settled using electronic payment. The permitted time corresponding to the payment amount determined by the payment terminal can be set based on the setting information received from the management server that manages the payment terminal. Therefore, it has the effect of making it easy to set the permitted operating time for the controlled device according to the payment amount. 【0018】 The payment terminal according to the second embodiment provides the following effects in addition to those of the payment terminal according to the first embodiment. Specifically, a cash payment signal regarding the insertion of coins and / or banknotes for cash payment is received by the cash payment signal receiving unit from a money processing device that accepts the insertion of coins and / or banknotes for cash payment. Then, based on the received cash payment signal, the operation permission time determination unit reads the operation permission time for the payment amount in cash payment from the storage unit, determines the operation permission time for the controlled device, and transmits an operation permission signal to the controlled device by the permission signal transmitting unit for the period until the determined operation permission time has elapsed. As a result, the controlled device can be operated not only for electronic payments but also for cash payments for an operation permission time corresponding to the payment amount. Furthermore, the operation permission time corresponding to the payment amount in cash payments can also be set based on setting information received from the management server that manages the payment terminal. In other words, there is an effect that the operation permission time for operating the controlled device according to the payment amount in cash payments can be easily set. 【0019】 The payment terminal according to the third embodiment provides the following effects in addition to those of the payment terminal according to the first or second embodiment. Specifically, even when an electronic payment is made while an authorization signal is being transmitted to the controlled device, the operation authorization time determination unit reads the operation authorization time for the payment amount from the storage unit, and extends the operation authorization time by the amount of the read operation authorization time. As a result, even during the period when the controlled device is continuing to operate based on a previously made payment, when a new electronic payment is made, the controlled device can be made to continue operating by extending the operation authorization time for the payment amount. 【0020】 The payment terminal according to the fourth embodiment provides the following effects in addition to those of the payment terminal according to the second embodiment. Specifically, even when a cash payment is made while an authorization signal is being transmitted to the controlled device, the operation authorization time determination unit reads the operation authorization time for that payment amount from the storage unit, and extends the operation authorization time by the amount of the read operation authorization time. As a result, even during a period when the controlled device is continuing to operate based on a previously made payment, if a new cash payment is made, the controlled device can be made to continue operating by extending the operation authorization time for that payment amount. 【0021】 The payment terminal according to the fifth embodiment provides the following effects in addition to the effects of the payment terminal according to any of the first to fourth embodiments. Specifically, the setting information includes at least information indicating the permitted operating time corresponding to each of the multiple payment amounts, and the storage unit stores the permitted operating time corresponding to each payment amount based on the setting information. The electronic payment information receiving unit then presents the multiple payment amounts stored in the storage unit to the user, and the electronic payment information is received, including the payment amount selected by the user. As a result, the user can select the desired payment amount and operate the controlled device for only the permitted operating time corresponding to that payment amount. Furthermore, it has the effect that the permitted operating time corresponding to each of the multiple payment amounts can be easily set. 【0022】 The payment terminal according to the sixth embodiment provides the following effects in addition to the effects of the payment terminal according to any of the first to fifth embodiments. Specifically, when the remaining operating permission time of the controlled device falls below a predetermined time, the notification unit provides a predetermined notification. This allows the user to be aware, through the predetermined notification, that the remaining operating permission time of the controlled device operating in response to the payment is short. Furthermore, it has the effect of prompting the user for further payment as needed and giving them an opportunity to decide whether or not to extend the operation of the controlled device. 【0023】 According to the settlement terminal according to the seventh aspect, in addition to the effects achieved by the settlement terminal according to the second or fourth aspect, the following effects are achieved. That is, the setting information at least includes information indicating an operation permission time for a settlement amount in electronic settlement and information indicating an operation permission time for a settlement amount in cash settlement. Based on the setting information, the operation permission time for the settlement amount in electronic settlement and the operation permission time for the settlement amount in cash settlement are separately stored in the storage unit. As a result, there is an effect that the operation permission time for the settlement amount can be set differently between electronic settlement and cash settlement. 【0024】 According to the management server according to the eighth aspect, one or more settlement terminals according to any one of the first to seventh aspects are managed via a communication network. Here, for each settlement terminal, the setting of the operation permission time for the settlement amount is received by the setting reception unit. Then, for each settlement terminal, setting information including at least information indicating the operation permission time for the settlement amount received by the setting reception unit for that settlement terminal is transmitted by the transmission unit. As a result, there is an effect that the operation permission time for operating the control target device according to the settlement amount can be easily set for the corresponding settlement terminal. 【0025】 According to the management server according to the ninth aspect, one or more settlement terminals according to any one of the second, fourth, and seventh aspects are managed via a communication network. Here, for each settlement terminal, the setting of the operation permission time for the settlement amount is received by the setting reception unit. Then, for each settlement terminal, setting information including at least information indicating the operation permission time for the settlement amount received by the setting reception unit for that settlement terminal is transmitted by the transmission unit. At this time, in the setting reception unit, for at least some of the settlement terminals, the setting of the operation permission time for the settlement amount in electronic settlement and the setting of the operation permission time for the settlement amount in cash settlement are separately received by the setting reception unit. As a result, there is an effect that the operation permission time for the settlement amount can be set differently between electronic settlement and cash settlement for the corresponding settlement terminal. 【0026】 According to the payment system according to the tenth aspect, since it includes a payment terminal according to any one of the first to seventh aspects and a management server that manages one or more of the payment terminals via a communication network, in each payment terminal, the effects achieved by each payment terminal can be obtained. 【Brief Description of the Drawings】 【0027】 [Figure 1] It is a schematic configuration diagram of a payment system which is an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the payment system. [Figure 3] (a) is a schematic diagram schematically showing an example of a setting reception start screen displayed on the display unit of the management server of the payment system, and (b) is a schematic diagram schematically showing an example of a setting input screen for one payment terminal displayed on the display unit of the management server. [Figure 4] It is a schematic diagram schematically showing the configuration of a database constructed in the management server. [Figure 5] It is a schematic diagram schematically showing an electronic payment instruction / selection screen displayed by the display unit of the payment terminal of the payment system. [Figure 6] (a) is a diagram showing how the electronic payment instruction / selection screen is operated, (b) is a schematic diagram schematically showing an electronic payment instruction screen displayed by the display unit of the payment terminal, (c) is a schematic diagram schematically showing an electronic payment result screen displayed by the display unit of the payment terminal, and (d) is a schematic diagram schematically showing an operation permission screen displayed by the display unit of the payment terminal. [Figure 7] It is a schematic diagram schematically showing the payment terminal where a predetermined notification is being performed by the notification unit. [Figure 8] (a) is a flowchart showing the setting reception process executed by the management server, and (b) is a flowchart showing the electronic payment process executed by the management server. [Figure 9](a) is a flowchart showing the configuration information reception process performed by the payment terminal, and (b) is a flowchart showing the electronic payment process performed by the payment terminal. [Figure 10] (a) is a flowchart showing the cash payment process performed by the payment terminal, and (b) is a flowchart showing the operation authorization process performed by the payment terminal. [Modes for carrying out the invention] 【0028】 Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below are all preferred specific examples of the present invention. Therefore, the numerical values, shapes, materials, components, arrangement positions of components, and connection configurations shown in the following embodiments are examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. Accordingly, among the components in the following embodiments, those not described in the independent claims representing the highest-level concept of the present invention will be described as optional components. Furthermore, in each figure, substantially identical components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations are omitted or simplified. 【0029】 <1. Overall Structure> First, with reference to Figure 1, the overall configuration of a payment system 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the payment system 1. 【0030】 The payment system 1 accepts electronic or cash payments for each of the multiple electric massagers 2, and is a system with a payment function and a timer function that turns on the power of the electric massager 2 for which an electronic or cash payment has been made, and operates it for an authorized operating time corresponding to the payment amount. 【0031】 The electric massager 2 is a medical device that uses electric power to substitute for massage and acupressure, and corresponds to the controlled device of the present invention. The operating time (the time the power is on) of the electric massager 2 is controlled by the payment system 1 according to the amount of payment made by the user. 【0032】 In this embodiment, the electric massager 2 is equipped with an input terminal for an operation permission signal output from a coin timer. The coin timer transmits an operation permission signal to the controlled device according to the type and number of coins inserted. The operation permission signal is, for example, normally output as a High signal, and only outputs as a Low signal for the period during which the operation of the controlled device is permitted. When the coin timer detects that a predetermined number of predetermined coins have been inserted, it outputs a Low signal as the operation permission signal for a time set in advance by a rotary switch. The electric massager 2 turns on its power and performs various operations while the operation permission signal input from the input terminal is a Low signal. 【0033】 Furthermore, the controlled device whose payment and operating time are controlled by the payment system 1 is not limited to the electric massager 2, but can be any device whose operating time should be controlled according to the payment amount. For example, various devices such as televisions, washing machines, clothes dryers, air conditioners, and showers can be used as controlled devices. In addition, the controlled devices controlled by the payment system 1 do not all have to be the same device, and various devices (for example, a washing machine and a clothes dryer) may be mixed together. 【0034】 The payment system 1 is equipped with a payment terminal 10 and a coin mechanism 3 for each electric massager 2. The payment system 1 also includes a management server 30 that can send and receive information from one or more payment terminals 10 via a communication network 5, and an electronic payment server 40 that approves electronic payments. 【0035】 The payment terminal 10 is a terminal that implements an electronic payment function to accept electronic payments and a timer function that allows the electric massager 2 connected to the payment terminal 10 to operate for a time corresponding to the amount of the electronic payment. In addition, a coin mechanism 3 is connected to each payment terminal 10. The timer function of the payment terminal 10 also serves to allow the electric massager 2 to operate for a time corresponding to the amount of the cash payment made by the coin mechanism 3. 【0036】 The payment terminal 10 is comprised of a portable information terminal, such as a smartphone or a tablet personal computer. However, the payment terminal 10 may also be comprised of a stationary personal computer, as long as it has electronic payment functionality and a timer function. 【0037】 As will be explained in more detail later, the payment terminal 10 displays a menu of electronic payments including one or more payment amounts on its display unit 22 (see Figure 2). When a user selects a desired electronic payment menu, the terminal receives the necessary information for that electronic payment (electronic payment information) from the user, and then executes the electronic payment between the terminal and the electronic payment server 40 via the management server 30 based on the selected payment amount and the received electronic payment information. 【0038】 Furthermore, the payment terminal 10 outputs an operation permission signal to the corresponding electric massager 2, which is a signal that authorizes its operation. The specifications of this operation permission signal are the same as those of the coin timer described above. That is, the payment terminal 10 outputs an operation permission signal that is High under normal circumstances and Low during the period when operation of the electric massager 2 is permitted. This operation permission signal is input to the operation permission signal input terminal for the coin timer of the electric massager 2. 【0039】 When the payment terminal 10 successfully completes the electronic payment with the electronic payment server 40, it transitions the operation permission signal from a High signal to a Low signal and outputs a Low signal as the operation permission signal until a predetermined operation permission time has elapsed relative to the electronic payment amount. Once the operation permission time has elapsed, the payment terminal 10 transitions the operation permission signal from a Low signal to a High signal. As a result, the payment terminal 10 can operate the electric massager 2 while the operation permission signal is a Low signal, that is, for the duration of the operation permission time set for the electronic payment amount. 【0040】 Here, the operating permission time for the electric massager 2, which the payment terminal 10 sets for the electronic payment amount, is set by the management server 30. In other words, the payment system 1 can freely set and change the operating permission time for the electric massager 2, which is set for the electronic payment amount at the payment terminal 10, from the management server 30. 【0041】 Coin Mech 3 is a money processing device that detects when a predetermined number of coins (e.g., 100 yen coins) of a specific denomination (e.g., 1 coin) have been inserted, and outputs the detection result as a cash settlement signal. The cash settlement signal output from Coin Mech 3 normally outputs a High signal, and when it detects that a predetermined number of coins of a specific denomination have been inserted, it outputs a Low signal for a predetermined period of time. In other words, when the cash settlement signal becomes a Low signal, it indicates that a cash settlement of a predetermined amount (100 yen in the above example) has been made by Coin Mech 3. 【0042】 The cash settlement signal output from the coin mechanism 3 is input to the corresponding payment terminal 10. When the payment terminal 10 detects that the cash settlement signal input from the coin mechanism 3 has changed from a High signal to a Low signal, the payment terminal 10 determines that a predetermined amount of cash settlement has been made and transitions the operation permission signal output to the electric massager 2 from a High signal to a Low signal. The payment terminal 10 then outputs a Low signal as the operation permission signal until a predetermined operation permission time has elapsed for the predetermined amount of the cash settlement, and once the operation permission time has elapsed, it transitions the operation permission signal from a Low signal to a High signal. In this way, the payment terminal 10 can operate the electric massager 2 for the predetermined operation permission time for the cash settlement amount. 【0043】 Here, the operating permission time for the electric massager 2, which the payment terminal 10 sets for a predetermined amount that is the payment amount for cash payments, is also set by the management server 30, just as in the case of electronic payments. In other words, the payment system 1 can freely set and change the operating permission time for the electric massager 2 set for cash payments at the payment terminal 10 from the management server 30. 【0044】 In the payment system 1, the coin mechanism 3 is not a mandatory component and may not be provided. Furthermore, some electric massagers 2 may be equipped with the coin mechanism 3 and connected to the corresponding payment terminal 10, while the remaining electric massagers 2 may not be equipped with the coin mechanism 3. Electric massagers 2 without the coin mechanism 3 will only operate in response to electronic payments made at the payment terminal 10. In this case, the payment terminal 10 does not need to have the management server 30 set the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 for a predetermined amount of cash payment. 【0045】 Furthermore, the payment system 1 may also have a banknote processing device (bill validator, bill validator data) connected to the payment terminal 10 in place of or in addition to the coin mechanism 3. The banknote processing device is a money processing device that detects when a predetermined number of banknotes (e.g., 1 banknote) of a predetermined number of banknotes (e.g., 1 banknote) have been inserted and outputs the detection result as a cash payment signal. The processing of the payment terminal 10 to which the banknote processing device is connected can be carried out in the same way as in the case of the coin mechanism 3. However, if the banknote processing device does not output a cash payment signal when a predetermined number of banknotes have been inserted, but rather outputs information on the amount of money inserted when banknotes are inserted, the payment terminal 10 may determine the settlement amount of the cash payment and decide on the permitted operating time of the electric massager 2 based on that settlement amount. 【0046】 Furthermore, the coin mechanism 3 and the banknote processing device may change the cash settlement signal from a High signal to a Low signal for a predetermined period of time each time they detect that a predetermined coin or banknote has been inserted. In this case, the settlement terminal 10 may determine the amount inserted into the coin mechanism 3 or the banknote processing device from the number of times the cash settlement signal output from the coin mechanism 3 or the banknote processing device has become a Low signal, and when the predetermined settlement amount is reached, it may determine the permitted operating time of the electric massager 2 according to that settlement amount. 【0047】 Furthermore, the payment system 1 may also have a coin timer connected to the payment terminal 10 instead of the coin mechanism 3. When the coin timer detects that a predetermined number of predetermined coins have been inserted, it outputs an operation permission signal that changes from a normal High signal to a Low signal for a predetermined time (operation permission time). In this case, the payment terminal 10 uses the operation permission signal output from the coin timer as a cash payment signal. That is, the payment terminal 10 determines that a predetermined amount of cash payment has been made when the signal changes from High to Low, and outputs an operation permission signal to the electric massager 2 that allows it to operate for a predetermined time relative to the cash payment amount (predetermined amount). At this time, regardless of how long the Low signal continues to be output in the operation permission signal output from the coin timer, the payment terminal 10 outputs an operation permission signal to the electric massager 2 for the operation permission time that is set in advance in the payment terminal 10. 【0048】 The management server 30 is a server that manages one or more payment terminals 10. As described above, the management server 30 sends and receives information to and from the managed payment terminals 10 via the communication network 5. The communication network 5 may consist only of a LAN (Local Area Network), or it may consist of a dedicated line or a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet. The communication network 5 may also include a dedicated line of a telecommunications carrier or a VPN (Virtual Private Network) built on the Internet. 【0049】 If the communication network 5 consists only of a LAN, the management server 30 may be located at the location (such as a store) where the multiple payment terminals 10 (electric massagers 2) to be managed are installed. On the other hand, if the communication network 5 is configured via a dedicated line or a WAN such as the Internet, the management server 30 may be located in a different location from the location (such as a store) where the multiple payment terminals 10 (electric massagers 2) to be managed are installed. In other words, multiple payment terminals 10 (electric massagers 2) installed in separate locations (such as stores) may be managed by a single management server 30. Furthermore, if the communication network 5 is configured via the Internet, the management server 30 may be configured as a virtual server (cloud server) located in the cloud. 【0050】 The management server 30 receives information from each payment terminal 10, such as the status of electronic payments at the payment terminal 10, the status of cash payments at the coin mechanism 3 connected to the payment terminal 10, and the permitted operating time of the electric massager 2 in conjunction with electronic and cash payments. The management server 30 then registers this information in a database 81 (see Figure 4) built on the management server 30, thereby managing each payment terminal 10. 【0051】 Furthermore, the management server 30 performs various settings for each of the payment terminals 10 to be managed. For example, the management server 30 sets the acceptable electronic payment plans (payment amounts) for each payment terminal 10, and the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 for each payment amount. The management server 30 also sets the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 for each payment terminal 10 for a predetermined amount, which is the payment amount for cash payments. The management server 30 prepares the setting information for each payment terminal 10 to perform these settings and transmits the prepared setting information to each payment terminal 10. 【0052】 Furthermore, when the management server 30 receives an electronic payment request signal from each payment terminal 10, it requests approval for the electronic payment from the electronic payment server 40 corresponding to the type and / or business operator requested by the user, according to the information contained in the electronic payment request signal. Then, when the management server 30 receives a payment completion signal or a payment error signal from the electronic payment server 40 in response to the approval request, it transmits these payment completion signals or payment error signals to the payment terminal 10 that output the electronic payment request signal. 【0053】 The electronic payment server 40 is a server that approves electronic payments and is located on the internet or in the cloud. The electronic payment server 40 can send and receive information with the management server 30 via the communication network 5. In this case, the communication network 5 is configured via a dedicated line or a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the internet. 【0054】 An electronic payment server 40 is provided for each type of electronic payment and / or for each business operator that approves the electronic payment. In other words, there is a different electronic payment server 40 for each type of electronic payment and / or for each business operator that approves the electronic payment. 【0055】 Here, payment system 1 supports, for example, code-based payments and NFC (Near Field Communication) payments as types of electronic payments. 【0056】 Code payment involves displaying a code such as a 2D code or barcode on the user's smartphone or other device, and having the camera (image sensor) on the payment terminal 10 read that code to complete the electronic payment. NFC payment involves holding the user's smartphone, credit card, or transportation IC card, which has a contactless IC (Integrated Circuit) chip embedded that supports near-field communication (NFC), over the payment terminal 10 to complete the electronic payment. 【0057】 Payment system 1 can support both code-based payments and NFC payments by providing an electronic payment server 40 that supports code-based payments and an electronic payment server 40 that supports NFC payments. Note that the type of electronic payment is not limited to code-based payments or NFC payments; any type of electronic payment that involves the transmission and reception of electronic monetary value data without the use of cash is acceptable. 【0058】 The management server 30 determines from the electronic payment request signal received from the payment terminal 10 the type of electronic payment requested and / or the business operator, and electronic payment information including the information necessary for the electronic payment received from the user. The management server 30 then identifies the electronic payment server 40 corresponding to the type of electronic payment and / or the business operator, and sends an electronic payment request signal containing the information necessary for the electronic payment to the identified electronic payment server 40 via the communication network 5. Here, the information necessary for the electronic payment includes payer identification information (payer ID) uniquely assigned to the person making the electronic payment or their mobile information terminal 4 (e.g., smartphone), electronic payment identification information (electronic payment ID) uniquely assigned to each electronic payment, and the payment amount. 【0059】 When the electronic payment server 40 receives an electronic payment request signal from the management server 30, it determines whether or not to approve the electronic payment based on the approver identification information, electronic payment identification information, and payment amount. If the electronic payment server 40 approves the electronic payment, it performs the electronic payment and sends a payment completion signal to the management server 30. If the electronic payment server 40 cannot approve the electronic payment, it cancels the electronic payment and sends a payment error signal to the management server 30. 【0060】 <2. Detailed Configuration> Next, the detailed configuration of the payment system 1 will be described with reference to Figure 2. Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the payment system 1. Although only one payment terminal 10 is shown in Figure 2, as mentioned above, one or more payment terminals 10 are connected to one management server 30. The functional configuration of each payment terminal 10 is either the same as the payment terminal 10 shown in Figure 2, or the functional configuration of the payment terminal 10 shown in Figure 2 with the blocks related to cash payments omitted, so its illustration is omitted here. 【0061】 <2.1. Management Server> First, the electrical configuration of the management server 30 will be described. The management server 30 is composed of at least a CPU (Central Processing Unit), RAM (Random Access Memory), and auxiliary storage devices such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive). 【0062】 The CPU is a central processing unit that performs various calculations according to programs stored in auxiliary storage. The auxiliary storage is a rewritable, non-volatile, and large-capacity storage device for storing programs executed by the CPU and various types of data. The auxiliary storage device may be located inside the enclosure of the management server 30, or it may be provided externally to the management server 30. RAM is a rewritable, volatile memory that temporarily stores various types of data when the CPU executes programs. 【0063】 The management server 30 configures a storage unit 33 in the auxiliary storage device. The management server 30 also configures a setting reception unit 32, a transmission unit 34, and an electronic payment execution unit 37 by having the CPU execute a program stored in the auxiliary storage device. 【0064】 Furthermore, the management server 30 is equipped with an input device interface (I / F) circuit (not shown) to which input devices such as a keyboard, mouse, touchpad, and a touch panel on the display screen of the display device described later can be connected, which can be operated by the administrator (the person who manages the payment system 1). The management server 30 constitutes an input unit 35 that receives information entered by the administrator by operating the input device via the input device interface circuit based on a program executed by the CPU. 【0065】 Furthermore, the management server 30 is provided with a display device interface circuit (not shown) to which a display device such as a liquid crystal display can be connected, and a display unit 36 ​​is configured to display various images on the display device via the display device interface based on a program executed by the CPU. 【0066】 Furthermore, the management server 30 is equipped with a communication interface circuit (not shown), and the communication unit 31 is configured by controlling the communication interface with a program executed by the CPU. In addition, the management server 30 controls the communication interface with a program executed by the CPU, so that the electronic payment execution unit 37 sends and receives information with the electronic payment server 40. 【0067】 The following describes each functional block of the management server 30. 【0068】 The communication unit 31 connects the management server 30 to the communication network 5 and transmits and receives information via the communication network 5 between the management server 30 and one or more payment terminals 10 managed by the management server 30. 【0069】 The setting reception unit 32 accepts various settings for each payment terminal 10 managed by the management server 30. These settings include, for example, the setting of the types of electronic payments and / or payment amounts that can be processed by the payment terminal 10 being configured, and the setting of the permitted operating time that the electric massager 2 should be allowed to perform for the payment amount (and / or type of electronic payment) when an electronic payment is made. 【0070】 Furthermore, if the payment terminal 10 to be configured is connected to the coin mechanism 3 and supports cash payments by the coin mechanism 3, the various settings include setting the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 based on the payment amount (a predetermined amount) of that cash payment. 【0071】 At this point, when the input unit 35 receives an instruction from the administrator to input settings to the payment terminal 10, the setting reception unit 32 displays the setting reception start screen 50, as shown in Figure 3(a), using the display unit 36. Figure 3(a) is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the setting reception start screen 50 displayed by the display unit 36. 【0072】 The configuration request start screen 50 is a screen that displays a list of all payment terminals 10 managed by the management server 30 and accepts requests to start configuration for each payment terminal 10. The configuration request start screen 50 consists of a matrix-like list in which each row, provided for all payment terminals 10 managed by the management server 30, is associated with a column for terminal SN 51, a column for store 52, and a column for operation 53. 【0073】 Terminal SN51 is a column that displays a unique serial number (SN: Serial Number) assigned to each row of the setup request start screen 50. Store 52 is a column that displays the name or address of the store where the payment terminal 10 (and the electric massager 2 to which the payment terminal 10 is connected) is located, which is assigned to each row of the setup request start screen 50. 【0074】 Operation 53 is a column that displays a setting acceptance screen transition button 53a (a button labeled "Charge Parameter Settings" in the example shown in Figure 3(a)) for each row of the setting acceptance start screen 50 of the payment terminal 10, which is associated with the payment terminal 10 and allows transition to the setting acceptance screen for accepting various settings for that payment terminal 10. 【0075】 The management server 30 has previously received information from the input unit 35 regarding the serial numbers (SNs) of all payment terminals 10 managed by the management server 30, the names or addresses of the stores where they are installed, and address information (e.g., IP addresses) for accessing the payment terminals 10 via the communication network 5, and has stored this information in the storage unit 33. The setting reception unit 32 generates the setting reception start screen 50 shown in Figure 3(a) based on the serial numbers (SNs) and the names or addresses of the stores where each payment terminal 10 is installed, which are stored in the storage unit 33, and displays it on the display unit 36. 【0076】 Furthermore, if the setting acceptance start screen 50 cannot display all rows and / or columns on a single screen, it may be configured to also display scroll bars in the row direction and / or column direction, allowing all row and / or column information to be displayed by scrolling the scroll bars. 【0077】 When the input unit 35 selects a setting input screen transition button 53a for a row of settings on the setting input screen start screen 50 displayed on the display unit 36 ​​by clicking or tapping, the setting input unit 32 displays a setting input screen 60, as shown in Figure 3(b), which accepts input of various settings for the payment terminal 10 corresponding to the setting input screen transition button 53a. Figure 3(b) is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a setting input screen 60 for a payment terminal 10 displayed on the display unit 36. 【0078】 In the example shown in Figure 3(b), it is possible to configure up to four electronic payment plans and one cash payment plan on this settings input screen 60. The settings input screen 60 displays a settings terminal display area 61, a first electronic payment plan input area 62a, a second electronic payment plan input area 62b, a third electronic payment plan input area 62c, a fourth electronic payment plan input area 62d, a cash payment plan input area 63, and an exit button 64. 【0079】 The configuration terminal display area 61 consists of an area that displays the string "Configuration Terminal" and an area to the right of the string that displays the serial number (SN) of the payment terminal 10 to be configured. This configuration terminal display area 61 allows the administrator of the management server 30 to easily identify which payment terminal 10 the configuration input screen 60 displayed on the display unit 36 ​​is for inputting various settings. 【0080】 The first electronic payment plan input area 62a is for inputting the settings for the first electronic payment plan, "Payment Plan 1"; the second electronic payment plan input area 62b is for inputting the settings for the second electronic payment plan, "Payment Plan 2"; the third electronic payment plan input area 62c is for inputting the settings for the third electronic payment plan, "Payment Plan 3"; and the fourth electronic payment plan input area 62d is for inputting the settings for the fourth electronic payment plan, "Payment Plan 4". 【0081】 The upper left area of ​​the first electronic payment plan input area 62a displays the text "Payment Plan 1", the upper left area of ​​the second electronic payment plan input area 62b displays "Payment Plan 2", the upper left area of ​​the third electronic payment plan input area 62c displays "Payment Plan 3", and the upper left area of ​​the fourth electronic payment plan input area 62d displays "Payment Plan 4", clearly indicating the names of the electronic payment plans that can be set in each area. 【0082】 Furthermore, to the right of the strings "Payment Plan 1" to "Payment Plan 4" displayed in the first electronic payment plan input area 62a to the fourth electronic payment plan input area 62d, checkbox areas 62a1 to 62d1 are provided. Each checkbox area 62a1 to 62d1 is an area where a checkbox indicating whether the corresponding payment plan can be set is displayed. 【0083】 Specifically, if the checkbox displayed in checkbox area 62a1 is active, the electronic payment plan that can be set in the first electronic payment plan input area 62a is set as "Payment Plan 1". If the checkbox displayed in checkbox area 62b1 is active, the electronic payment plan that can be set in the second electronic payment plan input area 62b is set as "Payment Plan 2". If the checkbox displayed in checkbox area 62c1 is active, the electronic payment plan that can be set in the third electronic payment plan input area 62c is set as "Payment Plan 3". If the checkbox displayed in checkbox area 62d1 is active, the electronic payment plan that can be set in the fourth electronic payment plan input area 62d is set as "Payment Plan 4". 【0084】 On the other hand, if the checkbox displayed in checkbox area 62a1 is inactive, "Payment Plan 1," which can be set by the first electronic payment plan input area 62a, is not set. If the checkbox displayed in checkbox area 62b1 is inactive, "Payment Plan 2," which can be set by the second electronic payment plan input area 62b, is not set. If the checkbox displayed in checkbox area 62c1 is inactive, "Payment Plan 3," which can be set by the third electronic payment plan input area 62c, is not set. If the checkbox displayed in checkbox area 62d1 is inactive, "Payment Plan 4," which can be set by the fourth electronic payment plan input area 62d, is not set. 【0085】 In other words, the electronic payment plan with the checkbox in the active state is set for the payment terminal 10 displayed in the settings terminal display area 61. 【0086】 Each checkbox transitions to an active state when selected by an input operation such as clicking or tapping via the input unit 35 while it is in an inactive state, and transitions to an inactive state when selected by the input unit 35 via the same input operation while it is in an active state. 【0087】 Furthermore, each of the first electronic payment plan input areas 62a to the fourth electronic payment plan input area 62d is provided with a payment amount setting area 62a2 to 62d2 for setting the payment amount in yen in the corresponding electronic payment plan, and an operation permission time setting area 62a3 to 62d3 for setting the operation permission time of the electric massager 2 to be set in minutes for that payment amount. 【0088】 The payment amount setting areas 62a2 to 62d2 each display the text "Payment Amount (yen)" on the left side to indicate that the area is for setting the payment amount in yen, and on the right side, accepts the setting of the payment amount for the corresponding electronic payment plan. The payment amount to be set is entered by the administrator via the input unit 35. 【0089】 The operating permission time setting areas 62a3 to 62d3 each display the string "Service Time (minutes)" on the left side to indicate that this area is for setting the operating permission time of the electric massager 2 in minutes, and on the right side, accepts the setting of the operating permission time of the electric massager 2 to be set for the payment amount of the corresponding electronic payment plan. The operating permission time to be set is entered by the administrator via the input unit 35. 【0090】 In this embodiment, the payment amount and operating time for each electronic payment plan are configured to be input (set) by the administrator, but a fixed amount and / or time may be predetermined by the management server 30 and configured to be uninputable (unchangeable) by the administrator. 【0091】 In other words, in the example shown in Figure 3(b), a payment amount of 100 yen is set for "Payment Plan 1", a payment amount of 200 yen is set for "Payment Plan 2", a payment amount of 300 yen is set for "Payment Plan 3", and a payment amount of 500 yen is set for "Payment Plan 4". These amounts may be entered (set) by the administrator from the input unit 35, or fixed values ​​may be set in advance by the management server 30. 【0092】 Furthermore, in the example shown in Figure 3(b), a 17-minute operation permission time is set for "Payment Plan 1," a 34-minute operation permission time is set for "Payment Plan 2," a 55-minute operation permission time is set for "Payment Plan 3," and a 90-minute operation permission time is set for "Payment Plan 4." These times may be entered (set) by the administrator via the input unit 35, or fixed values ​​may be set in advance by the management server 30. 【0093】 If the management server 30 is configured so that both the payment amount and the permitted operating time can be input (set) by the administrator, it can increase the flexibility of the electronic payment plan to be set for the payment terminal 10. On the other hand, if the management server 30 is configured so that both the payment amount and the permitted operating time are set to predetermined fixed values, the flexibility of the electronic payment plan to be set for the payment terminal 10 will decrease, but it will be possible to select the electronic payment plan to be set for the payment terminal 10 from among multiple electronic payment plans ("Payment Plan 1" to "Payment Plan 4"). 【0094】 Furthermore, in each of the first electronic payment plan input areas 62a to the fourth electronic payment plan input areas 62d, it may be possible to set not only the payment amount and operating permission time for the corresponding electronic payment plan, but also other settings (inputs). For example, the type of electronic payment may be set (input) for each electronic payment plan, and the operating permission time for the electric massager 2 may be set for each electronic payment plan, associating the type of electronic payment with the payment amount. 【0095】 The cash payment plan input area 63 is an area for entering settings for a cash payment plan. The upper left area of ​​the cash payment plan input area 63 displays the text "Cash Payment Plan," clearly indicating to the administrator that settings for the "Cash Payment Plan" can be made in the cash payment plan input area 63. 【0096】 To the right of the text "Cash Payment Plan" displayed in the Cash Payment Plan input area 63, there is a checkbox area 63a. The checkbox area 63a is an area where a checkbox indicating whether or not a cash payment plan can be set is displayed. 【0097】 In other words, if the checkbox displayed in checkbox area 63a is active, the setting value set in the cash payment plan input area 63 is set as a cash payment plan to the corresponding payment terminal 10 (the payment terminal 10 with the serial number (SN) displayed in the setting terminal display area 61). On the other hand, if the checkbox displayed in checkbox area 63a is inactive, the cash payment plan set in the cash payment plan input area 63 is not set for the corresponding payment terminal 10. 【0098】 When a checkbox displayed in the checkbox area 63a is selected by an input action such as clicking or tapping via the input unit 35 while it is inactive, it transitions to an active state. When it is selected by the input unit 35 by the same input action while it is active, it transitions to an inactive state. 【0099】 The cash payment plan input area 63 includes an operation permission time setting area 63b for setting the permitted operation time in minutes for the electric massager 2 that should be permitted for a predetermined amount of cash payment made by the coin mechanism 3 connected to the payment terminal 10 to be configured. 【0100】 The operation permission time setting area 63b displays the string "Service time (minutes)" on the left side to indicate that this area is for setting the operation permission time of the electric massager 2 in minutes, and on the right side, it accepts the setting of the operation permission time of the electric massager 2 to be set for the payment amount of cash payment. The operation permission time to be set is entered by the administrator via the input unit 35. 【0101】 Furthermore, the permitted operating time may be set to a fixed value in advance by the management server 30, without accepting input from the administrator. In this case, the management server 30 can choose whether or not to enable cash payments for the payment terminal 10, although the administrator cannot freely change the permitted operating time in the cash payment plan. 【0102】 The exit button 64 is used to end the input of settings via the settings input screen 60. When the exit button 64 is selected by the input unit 35 through a click or tap, the settings reception unit 32 ends the input of settings via the settings input screen 60 and updates the storage unit 33 based on the settings of the electronic payment plans "Payment Plan 1" to "Payment Plan 4" and the cash payment plan, which are set for the payment terminal 10 with the serial number (SN) displayed in the settings terminal display area 61 via the settings input screen 60. At the same time, the settings reception unit 32 ends the display of the settings input screen 60 and displays the settings reception start screen 50 (see Figure 3(a)) on the display unit 36. 【0103】 In this way, administrators can easily configure the payment terminal 10 by simply inputting into the management server 30 whether or not it supports electronic and cash payments, the maximum payment amount that can be handled by electronic payments, and the operating permission time for the electric massager 2 when an electronic or cash payment is made. Furthermore, since the management server 30 can configure the above settings for each payment terminal 10 it manages, the payment conditions and operating permission time for each payment terminal 10 (electric massager 2) can be easily changed and set individually. 【0104】 Furthermore, the management server 30 can set the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 separately for electronic payments and cash payments. This makes it possible to differentiate the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 between electronic and cash payments, even for the same payment amount. For example, if you want to promote electronic payments, you can set the permitted operating time for an electronic payment of a certain amount to be longer than the permitted operating time for a cash payment of the same amount. 【0105】 Returning to Figure 2, let's continue the explanation of the management server 30. The storage unit 33 stores, for each payment terminal 10 managed by the management server 30, information on the serial number (SN), information on the name of the store where it is installed, and address information (for example, an IP address) for accessing the payment terminal 10 via the communication network 5, as well as setting information for that payment terminal 10. 【0106】 The configuration information includes all payment amounts that can be handled by electronic payment at the payment terminal 10, and information indicating the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 for each payment amount. Furthermore, for payment terminals 10 that also accept cash payments, the configuration information for that payment terminal 10 includes the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 for cash payments. When the configuration reception unit 32 inputs settings for one payment terminal 10, the storage unit 33 updates the stored configuration information for that payment terminal 10 based on the input. 【0107】 In addition to storing the setting information of each payment terminal 10, the storage unit 33 also configures a database 81 that stores the payment status of all payment terminals 10 managed by the management server 30 and the operating permission status of the electric massager 2. The configuration of the database 81 will now be explained with reference to Figure 4. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of the database 81. 【0108】 Database 81 has a single table containing columns for terminal SN information 81a, store information 81b, transaction time information 81c, transaction status information 81d, payment method information 81e, payment company information 81f, payment amount information 81g, and operation permission time information 81h. Each time an electronic or cash payment is made at each payment terminal 10, the payment status and the operation permission status of the electric massager 2 based on that payment are stored as records, row by row, in Database 81. The table may be divided by date (daily, weekly, or monthly), or by the area to which the store where the payment terminal 10 (electric massager 2) managed by Database 81 is installed belongs. 【0109】 The details of each column are explained below. Terminal SN information 81a stores the serial number of the payment terminal 10 in the record. Terminal SN information 81a allows for the unique identification of the payment terminal 10 in the record. Store information 81b stores the name or address of the location (store, etc.) where the payment terminal 10 in the record is installed. Transaction time information 81c stores the time when the electronic payment or cash payment transaction indicated in the record took place. Transaction status information 81d stores information indicating whether the payment (transaction) in the electronic payment or cash payment indicated in the record was successful or unsuccessful. 【0110】 The payment method information 81e stores information indicating whether the payment shown in the record is an electronic payment or a cash payment. Furthermore, if the payment system 1 supports multiple types of electronic payments, and the payment shown in the record is an electronic payment, information on the type of electronic payment (for example, "Code" indicating a code payment, "NFC" indicating an NFC payment) is also stored in the payment method information 81e. 【0111】 Furthermore, if the payment terminal 10 is connected to a money processing device that supports not only cash payments with coins but also cash payments with banknotes, then if the payment indicated in the record is a cash payment, information indicating whether the cash payment is made with coins or banknotes may be stored in the payment method information 81e. 【0112】 The payment company information 81f stores information indicating the electronic payment provider if the payment indicated in the record is an electronic payment. If the payment indicated in the record is a cash payment, "Null" is stored as the information in the payment company information 81f. The payment amount information 81g stores information indicating the payment amount in the electronic payment or cash payment indicated in the record. 【0113】 The operation permission time information 81h stores information indicating the operation permission time set for the electric massager 2 for the electronic payment or cash payment indicated in the record. If the electronic payment indicated in the record fails, "Null" will be stored as the information in the operation permission time information 81h. 【0114】 The management server 30 receives, via the communication unit 31, operation permission information from each payment terminal 10 managed by the management server 30, including the status of electronic payments at the payment terminal 10 and cash payments at the coin mechanism 3 connected to the payment terminal 10, as well as information such as the permitted operating time of the electric massager 2 in connection with electronic and cash payments, and adds and stores this information as records in the database 81. The management server 30 extracts the information required by the administrator from each record stored in the database 81 (for example, records of cash payments, records of electronic payments made by Company A as the electronic payment provider, records of failed electronic payment transactions, etc.) and displays it on the display unit 36. This allows the administrator to manage each payment terminal 10 using the management server 30. 【0115】 Returning to Figure 2, let's continue the explanation of the management server 30. The communication unit 31 communicates with all the payment terminals 10 managed by the management server 30 via the communication network 5. The transmission unit 34 transmits the setting information for each payment terminal 10 stored in the storage unit 33 from the communication unit 31 to the corresponding payment terminal 10 via the communication network 5. The trigger for the transmission unit 34 to perform this transmission may be, for example, a request signal for setting information from the payment terminal 10. 【0116】 In this case, for example, if the payment terminal 10 is configured to send a request signal for configuration information to the management server 30 when power is turned on, the payment terminal 10 can receive configuration information from the management server 30 in conjunction with the power being turned on, and can set the payment amount that can be handled by electronic payment, the payment amount for electronic payment, or the permitted operating time that should be allowed for the electric massager 2 in relation to cash payment. 【0117】 Furthermore, the transmission unit 34 may also be triggered to transmit information at a predetermined time (for example, a time corresponding to the opening time of the store where the payment terminal 10 is installed (10 minutes before opening time)). This ensures that the payment terminal 10 can reliably receive setting information from the management server 30 at the predetermined time, thereby enabling the setting of payment amounts that can be handled by electronic payment, the payment amount for electronic payment, or the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 in response to cash payment. 【0118】 Furthermore, when the setting information of the payment terminal 10 stored in the memory unit 33 is updated, the transmission unit 34 may transmit the updated setting information to the payment terminal 10. This allows setting information based on various settings entered by the administrator from the setting input screen 60 for one payment terminal 10 to be immediately transmitted to that payment terminal 10, and the settings for the payment amount that can be handled by electronic payment, the payment amount for electronic payment, or the operating time that should be permitted for the electric massager 2 for cash payments can be reflected in that payment terminal 10. 【0119】 The electronic payment execution unit 37 performs electronic payment with the electronic payment server 40 based on the electronic payment request signal transmitted from the payment terminal 10 via the communication network 5. 【0120】 Specifically, the electronic payment execution unit 37, in accordance with the information contained in the electronic payment request signal, requests approval for electronic payment of the payment amount contained in the electronic payment request signal from the electronic payment server 40 corresponding to the type and / or business operator requested by the user of the payment terminal 10, via the communication network 5. When the electronic payment execution unit 37 receives a payment completion signal or a payment error signal from the electronic payment server 40 via the communication network 5 in response to the approval request, it instructs the communication unit 31 to transmit these payment completion signals or payment error signals to the payment terminal 10 that output the electronic payment request signal. As a result, the communication unit 31 transmits these payment completion signals or payment error signals to the payment terminal 10 that output the electronic payment request signal via the communication network 5. 【0121】 <2.2. Payment Terminals> Next, the electrical configuration of the payment terminal 10 will be described. The payment terminal 10 is comprised of at least a CPU (not shown), flash memory, and RAM. 【0122】 The CPU is a central processing unit that performs various calculations according to programs stored in flash memory. Flash memory is a rewritable, non-volatile memory for storing fixed value data such as programs executed by the CPU and various setting values. Read-only memory (ROM) may be used instead of flash memory, or in conjunction with flash memory. RAM is a rewritable, volatile memory that temporarily stores various data when the CPU executes a program. 【0123】 The payment terminal 10 has a storage unit 13 in flash memory as shown in Figure 2. The payment terminal 10 also has a CPU that executes a program stored in flash memory to configure a setting information receiving unit 12, an electronic payment information receiving unit 14, an electronic payment execution unit 15, an electronic payment amount determination unit 16, an operation permission time determination unit 17, a permission signal transmission unit 18, and a cash payment signal receiving unit 19. 【0124】 Furthermore, the payment terminal 10 is provided with multiple light-emitting diodes (not shown) on the periphery of its casing, and the notification unit 20 is configured by lighting or blinking these light-emitting diodes according to a program executed by the CPU. 【0125】 Furthermore, the payment terminal 10 is equipped with a touch panel display device (not shown) on its front, and a display unit 22 is configured to display various images on the display device based on a program executed by the CPU. The payment terminal 10 also has an input unit 23 that receives user input on the images displayed on the display unit 22 via the touch panel, based on a program executed by the CPU. 【0126】 Furthermore, the payment terminal 10 is equipped with a communication interface circuit (not shown), and the communication unit 11 is configured by a program executed by the CPU controlling the communication interface. The payment terminal 10 is also equipped with input / output ports (not shown), and the cash payment signal output from the coin mechanism 3 is input to these input / output ports. This cash payment signal is used by the cash payment signal receiving unit 19. In addition, the operation permission signal generated by the permission signal transmission unit 18 is output from the input / output port to the electric massager 2. 【0127】 The following describes each functional block of the payment terminal 10 shown in Figure 2. 【0128】 The communication unit 11 connects the payment terminal 10 to the communication network 5 and communicates with the management server 30 via the communication network 5. 【0129】 The configuration information receiving unit 12 receives configuration information for the payment terminal 10 from the management server 30 via the communication network 5 using the communication unit 11. As described above, the configuration information includes all payment amounts that can be handled by electronic payment and information indicating the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 for each payment amount. Furthermore, if the payment terminal 10 can also handle cash payments, the configuration information includes information indicating the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 for cash payments. 【0130】 The configuration information receiving unit 12 may send a configuration information request signal from the communication unit 11 to the management server 30 via the communication network 5 when the payment terminal 10 is powered on. The management server 30 may then send the configuration information for the payment terminal 10 stored in the storage unit 33 of the management server 30 to the payment terminal 10 based on this configuration information request signal. As a result, the configuration information receiving unit 12 can receive configuration information from the management server 30 when the payment terminal 10 is powered on, so that the payment terminal 10 can perform operations based on the various settings entered by the administrator at the management server 30 from the moment it is powered on. 【0131】 Furthermore, the configuration information receiving unit 12 does not necessarily have to send a configuration information request signal to the management server 30. Also, regardless of whether or not a configuration information request signal is sent, if the configuration information receiving unit 12 receives configuration information from the management server 30, it may accept the received configuration information. As a result, even if the management server 30 does not receive a configuration information request signal from the payment terminal 10, if predetermined conditions are met, the management server 30 can send configuration information to the payment terminal 10, and the payment terminal 10 can receive and accept that configuration information. 【0132】 The storage unit 13 stores the setting information of the payment terminal 10 received by the setting information receiving unit 12, namely, all payment amounts that can be handled by electronic payment, information indicating the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 for each payment amount, and information indicating the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 for cash payment amounts. Based on the setting information stored in the storage unit 13, the payment terminal 10 executes electronic payment, and when electronic or cash payment is made, outputs an operation permission signal to the electric massager 2 that permits operation for a predetermined time (permitted operating time) corresponding to the payment amount. 【0133】 The display unit 22 displays various screens on a display device (not shown) according to the state of the payment terminal 10. Specifically, if the payment terminal 10 has not output an operation permission signal to the electric massager 2 and is waiting for instructions for electronic payment, the display unit 22 displays the electronic payment instruction / selection screen 71 (see Figure 5) on the display device. If the payment terminal 10 is waiting for the user (determiner) of the electric massager 2 to input the information necessary for electronic payment, the display unit 22 displays the electronic payment instruction screen 72 (see Figure 6(b)) on the display device, prompting the user to make an electronic payment. 【0134】 When the payment terminal 10 obtains information from the electronic payment server 40 via the management server 30 indicating whether the electronic payment was successful or unsuccessful, it displays an electronic payment result screen 73 (see Figure 6(c)) on the display device showing the result of the electronic payment. Also, while the payment terminal 10 is outputting an operation permission signal to the electric massager 2, it displays an operation permission screen 74 (see Figure 6(d)) on the display device. 【0135】 Here, with reference to Figures 5 and 6, the screens displayed by the display unit 22 will be described. First, Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing the electronic payment instruction / selection screen 71 displayed on the display device of the payment terminal 10 by the display unit 22. The electronic payment instruction / selection screen 71 is configured to have 1 to 4 electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d based on the setting information stored in the storage unit 13. 【0136】 For example, if only one electronic payment plan is configured for the payment terminal 10 from the management server 30 based on the configuration information in the memory unit 13 (i.e., if only one of "Payment Plan 1" to "Payment Plan 4" is selected in the management server 30), then, as shown in Figure 5(a), one electronic payment selection button 71a will be displayed on the electronic payment instruction / selection screen 71. If all four electronic payment plans are configured for the payment terminal 10 from the management server 30 (i.e., if all of "Payment Plan 1" to "Payment Plan 4" are selected in the management server 30), then, as shown in Figure 5(b), four electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d will be displayed on the electronic payment instruction / selection screen 71. 【0137】 In addition, although not shown in the diagram, if two electronic payment plans are configured for the payment terminal 10 from the management server 30 (i.e., if two of "Payment Plan 1" to "Payment Plan 4" are selected by the management server 30), two electronic payment selection buttons 71a and 71b will be displayed on the electronic payment instruction / selection screen 71. If three electronic payment plans are configured for the payment terminal 10 from the management server 30 (i.e., if three of "Payment Plan 1" to "Payment Plan 4" are selected by the management server 30), three electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71c will be displayed on the electronic payment instruction / selection screen 71. 【0138】 Each of the electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d is assigned one electronic payment plan from the electronic payment plans "Payment Plan 1" to "Payment Plan 4" selected by the management server 30, in order from smallest to largest payment amount. The payment amount of the assigned electronic payment plan and the operating permission time (service time) of the electric massager 2 set for that payment amount are then displayed on each of the electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d based on the settings information in the storage unit 13. If the management server 30 also sets the type of electronic payment (code payment, NFC payment, etc.) for each electronic payment plan, the type of electronic payment set for the corresponding payment plan is also displayed on the electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d. 【0139】 The user of the electric massager 2 selects the desired payment amount or service time for the electric massager 2 from among the electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d on the electronic payment instruction / selection screen 71 displayed on the display device of the payment terminal 10. The electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d are configured to be tappable by the input unit 23, and when the user taps the electronic payment selection button 71a to 71d corresponding to the selected payment amount or service time as shown in Figure 6(a), the payment terminal 10 starts executing the electronic payment for the electronic payment plan corresponding to the tapped electronic payment selection button 71a to 71d. 【0140】 Figure 6(b) is a schematic diagram illustrating the electronic payment instruction screen 72 displayed on the display device of the payment terminal 10 by the display unit 22. As shown in Figure 6(a), when the user taps any of the electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d on the electronic payment instruction / selection screen 71, the display unit 22 displays the electronic payment instruction screen 72 shown in Figure 6(b) on the display device. 【0141】 The electronic payment instruction screen 72 has screens corresponding to the type of electronic payment. For example, if the type of electronic payment is code payment, the electronic payment instruction screen 72 consists of a screen that instructs the user to hold the two-dimensional code (or barcode) displayed on their mobile information terminal 4, such as a smartphone, towards the camera (not shown) of the payment terminal 10. By following the electronic payment instruction screen 72 and displaying the two-dimensional code (or barcode) for electronic payment on the mobile information terminal 4 and holding it towards the camera of the payment terminal 10, the user can input the electronic payment information, which is the information necessary for electronic payment, into the payment terminal 10. 【0142】 Furthermore, if the type of electronic payment is NFC payment, the electronic payment instruction screen 72 consists of a screen that instructs the user to hold their NFC-compatible mobile information terminal 4, such as a smartphone, which has a contactless IC chip embedded in it, or a credit card, transportation IC card, etc., over the payment terminal 10. By holding the NFC-compatible mobile information terminal 4, etc., over the payment terminal 10 in accordance with the electronic payment instruction screen 72, the user can input electronic payment information into the payment terminal 10. 【0143】 If the payment terminal 10 supports other types of electronic payments, the display unit 22 is provided with an electronic payment instruction screen 72 corresponding to the supported type. 【0144】 If the payment terminal 10 supports only code payments, the display unit 22 displays an electronic payment instruction screen 72 for code payments on the display device. If the payment terminal 10 supports only NFC payments, the display unit 22 displays an electronic payment instruction screen 72 for NFC payments on the display device. Furthermore, if the payment terminal 10 supports multiple types of electronic payments, the display unit 22 displays an electronic payment instruction screen 72 on the display device corresponding to the type of electronic payment instructed by the user via the electronic payment instruction / selection screen 71. 【0145】 Figure 6(c) is a schematic diagram illustrating the electronic payment result screen 73 displayed on the display device of the payment terminal 10 by the display unit 22. When the payment terminal 10 obtains the information necessary for electronic payment from the user based on the electronic payment instruction screen 72 shown in Figure 6(b), it performs electronic payment with the electronic payment server 40 via the management server 30. The payment terminal 10 then obtains a payment completion signal or a payment error signal from the electronic payment server 40 via the management server 30 as the result of the electronic payment. 【0146】 When the payment terminal 10 obtains the result of an electronic payment from the electronic payment server 40, the display unit 22 displays the electronic payment result screen 73 on the display device. At this time, if a payment completion signal is obtained from the electronic payment server 40, a payment success screen indicating that the electronic payment was successful is displayed on the display device as the electronic payment result screen 73, as shown in Figure 68(c). On the other hand, if a payment error signal is obtained from the electronic payment server 40, a payment failure screen indicating that the electronic payment failed is displayed on the display device as the electronic payment result screen 73. From such an electronic payment result screen 73, the user can understand whether the electronic payment was successful or failed. 【0147】 Figure 6(d) is a schematic diagram illustrating the "Operation Permitted" screen 74 displayed on the display device of the payment terminal 10 by the display unit 22. When an electronic payment is successful or a cash payment is made in the connected coin mechanism 3, the payment terminal 10 transmits an operation permit signal to the electric massager 2 for an operation permit time corresponding to the payment amount, according to the setting information received from the management server 30, and while transmitting the operation permit signal, the display unit 22 displays the "Operation Permitted" screen 74 on the display device. 【0148】 The "Operation Permitted" screen 74 displays the remaining operating time (remaining permitted operating time) of the electric massager 2. The user can check the remaining operating time of the electric massager 2 from the "Operation Permitted" screen 74. 【0149】 Furthermore, the operation permission screen 74 also displays the same electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d that are displayed on the electronic payment instruction / selection screen 71, allowing the user to perform an electronic payment even while the electric massager 2 is operating. By tapping the electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d on the operation permission screen 74 and performing an electronic payment while the electric massager 2 is operating, the user can extend the operation of the electric massager 2 by the amount of the electronic payment permission period corresponding to the payment amount. 【0150】 Returning to Figure 2, we continue the explanation of the functional blocks of the payment terminal 10. The electronic payment information receiving unit 14 receives the electronic payment information necessary for electronic payment from the user. When the payment terminal 10 detects that the electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d displayed on the electronic payment instruction / selection screen 71 or the operation permission screen 74 have been tapped (see Figure 6(a)), it first receives the payment amount and the type of electronic payment assigned to the tapped electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d as electronic payment information. The electronic payment information receiving unit 14 also displays the electronic payment instruction screen 72 on the display device using the display unit 22 (see Figure 6(b)) and receives the electronic payment information that the user has read according to the electronic payment instruction screen 72. 【0151】 For example, if the type of electronic payment is a code payment, the electronic payment information receiving unit 14 reads the two-dimensional code (or barcode) displayed on the user's mobile information terminal 4 from the code payment provider using the camera (not shown) of the payment terminal 10, and receives the information indicated by the code (information indicating the cash payment provider, payment ID information uniquely assigned to cash payments, etc.) as electronic payment information. 【0152】 Furthermore, if the type of electronic payment is NFC payment, the electronic payment information receiving unit 14 controls the short-range wireless communication circuit installed on the payment terminal 10 to communicate via short-range wireless communication with the user's mobile information terminal 4, credit card, or transportation IC card that approaches the payment terminal 10, and receives the information necessary for electronic payment (card information) from them as electronic payment information. 【0153】 The electronic payment execution unit 15 executes an electronic payment with the electronic payment server 40 via the communication unit 11 based on the electronic payment information received by the electronic payment information receiving unit 14. Specifically, when the electronic payment execution unit 15 receives electronic payment information from the electronic payment information receiving unit 14, it transmits the electronic payment information from the communication unit 11 to the management server 30 via the communication network 5. 【0154】 Based on the electronic payment information transmitted by the electronic payment execution unit 15, the management server 30 requests the electronic payment server 40 corresponding to the type of electronic payment and / or the electronic payment provider to perform an electronic payment for the payment amount indicated in the electronic payment information. When the management server 30 receives a payment completion signal indicating the success of the electronic payment, or a payment error signal indicating the failure of the electronic payment, from the electronic payment server 40, it transmits the received payment completion signal or payment error signal to the payment terminal 10. 【0155】 When the electronic payment execution unit 15 receives a payment completion signal or a payment error signal, it controls the display unit 22 to display an electronic payment result screen 73, which shows the result of the electronic payment based on the received signal, on the display device for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). If the received signal is a payment completion signal and the electronic payment was successful, the electronic payment amount determination unit 16 is executed. On the other hand, if the received signal is a payment error signal and the electronic payment failed, the electronic payment execution unit 15 controls the display unit 22 to display the electronic payment result screen 73 for a predetermined time, and then displays the electronic payment instruction / selection screen 71 (or the operation permission screen 74 if an operation permission signal is being sent to the electric massager 2) on the display device. 【0156】 The electronic payment amount determination unit 16 determines the payment amount in an electronic payment when an electronic payment is successfully executed by the electronic payment execution unit 15 with the electronic payment server 40 and the electronic payment is completed. 【0157】 The operation permission time determination unit 17 reads from the storage unit 13 the operation permission time to be set for the settlement amount in the electronic payment, which was determined by the electronic payment amount determination unit 16 following the successful completion of the electronic payment executed by the electronic payment execution unit 15. The operation permission time determination unit 17 determines the operation permission time read from the storage unit 13 as the operation permission time for the electric massager 2, which is the controlled device. 【0158】 The permission signal transmission unit 18 transmits an permission signal (operation permission signal) to the electric massager 2, which is the controlled device to which the payment terminal 10 is connected, for the period until the operation permission time determined by the operation permission time determination unit 17 has elapsed. The operation permission signal, for example, outputs a High signal under normal circumstances and a Low signal only during the period when operation of the electric massager 2 is permitted. The electric massager 2 operates only while the operation permission signal is a Low signal. 【0159】 Furthermore, if an electronic payment is completed by tapping the electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d on the operation permission screen 74 while the permission signal transmission unit 18 is outputting a Low signal as an operation permission signal, the unit adds the operation permission time corresponding to the settlement amount of the newly completed electronic payment to the remaining operation permission time at that time, and outputs a Low signal as an operation permission signal until the added operation permission time has elapsed. As a result, if the user makes another electronic payment while the electric massager 2 is operating, the electric massager 2 can be operated for an extended period corresponding to the settlement amount of the new electronic payment. 【0160】 The cash settlement signal receiving unit 19 receives a cash settlement signal input related to the insertion of coins for cash settlement from the coin mechanism 3, which accepts the insertion of coins. 【0161】 As described above, Coin Mech 3 detects when a predetermined number of coins (e.g., 100 yen coins) of a predetermined denomination (e.g., 1 coin) have been inserted, and outputs the detection result as a cash settlement signal. The number of coins to be inserted is set by a switch provided on Coin Mech 3. The cash settlement signal normally outputs a High signal, and when it detects that the predetermined number of coins has been inserted, it outputs a Low signal for a predetermined time. When the cash settlement signal becomes a Low signal, the cash settlement signal receiving unit 19 determines that the predetermined number of coins have been inserted by Coin Mech 3 and that a cash settlement of a predetermined settlement amount has been made. 【0162】 The operation permission time determination unit 17 is also executed if the cash settlement signal reception unit 19 determines that a predetermined settlement amount has been paid in cash at the coin mechanism 3. The storage unit 13 stores the operation permission time for the electric massager 2 that should be set for the settlement amount of the cash settlement that may be performed at the coin mechanism 3, based on the setting information from the management server 30. Based on the cash settlement signal received by the cash settlement signal reception unit 19, the operation permission time determination unit 17 reads the operation time for the settlement amount in the cash settlement from the storage unit 13 and determines the operation permission time for the electric massager 2, which is the controlled device. 【0163】 The permission signal transmission unit 18 then transmits an permission signal (operation permission signal) to the electric massager 2, which is the controlled device to which the payment terminal 10 is connected, allowing it to operate for the period until the operation permission time determined for cash payment has elapsed. 【0164】 Furthermore, if a cash payment is completed while the permission signal transmission unit 18 is outputting a Low signal as an operation permission signal to the electric massager 2, regardless of whether the currently transmitted operation permission signal is for electronic payment or cash payment, the transmission unit 18 adds the operation permission time corresponding to the newly detected cash payment amount to the remaining operation permission time at that point, and outputs a Low signal as an operation permission signal until the added operation permission time has elapsed. 【0165】 This allows the electric massager 2 to operate for an extended period, corresponding to the amount of the new cash payment, even if a cash payment is made by the user while the electric massager 2 is in operation. 【0166】 Furthermore, the permission signal transmission unit 18 starts transmitting an operation permission signal to the electric massager 2 when an electronic payment is completed or when a cash payment is executed, or extends the operation permission signal (by adding the operation permission time while the operation permission signal is being transmitted), and transmits operation permission information to the management server 30 via the communication unit 11. The operation permission information includes information such as the execution status of electronic payments at the payment terminal 10 and cash payments at the coin mechanism 3 connected to the payment terminal 10, as well as the operation permission time for the electric massager 2 in conjunction with the electronic and cash payments. When the management server 30 receives operation permission information from each payment terminal 10, it adds the contents of the operation permission information as a record and stores it in the database 81. 【0167】 The notification unit 20 provides a predetermined notification when the remaining time for operation permission is less than a predetermined time (e.g., 1 minute) or less than or equal to a predetermined time, while the permission signal transmission unit 18 is transmitting an operation permission signal to the electric massager 2. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing a payment terminal 10 in which the notification unit 20 provides a predetermined notification. The notification unit 20 provides the predetermined notification, for example, by lighting up or flashing a plurality of light-emitting diodes provided on the periphery of the housing of the payment terminal 10. 【0168】 Furthermore, the notification unit 20 may provide a predetermined notification to the display unit 22 by changing the background color of the operation permission screen 74 displayed on the display device from the normal blue to yellow or red. Alternatively, the notification unit 20 may provide a predetermined notification by displaying a string of characters on the operation permission screen 74 indicating that the remaining operating time of the electric massager 2 has fallen below a predetermined time. The notification unit 20 may also provide a predetermined notification by voice. 【0169】 The notification unit 20 provides a predetermined notification, allowing the user of the electric massager 2 to easily understand that the operation of the electric massager 2 will soon end, and to decide whether to extend the operation, either through electronic payment or cash payment. 【0170】 <3. Operation of the payment system> Next, the operation of the payment system 1 configured as described above will be explained, focusing particularly on the settings of electronic payment plans and cash payment plans for each payment terminal 10 in the management server 30, the processing related to the execution of electronic payments, and the settings of electronic payment plans and cash payment plans in the payment terminal 10, as well as the processing related to the execution of electronic payments, acceptance of cash payments, and permission for the operation of the electric massager 2 in connection with these payments. Note that the construction of the database 81 in the management server 30 and the operation related to the management of each payment terminal 10 using the database 81 are described in the explanation of the functional block diagram and will be omitted here. 【0171】 <3.1. Operation of the Management Server> <3.1.1. Configuration Request Processing> First, the configuration acceptance process performed by the management server 30 will be explained with reference to Figure 8(a). Figure 8(a) is a flowchart showing the configuration acceptance process performed by the management server 30. 【0172】 When the management server 30 receives a notification from the administrator via the input unit 35 to begin setting input for the payment terminal 10, it starts executing the setting acceptance process. 【0173】 When the configuration acceptance process is initiated, the management server 30 first displays the configuration acceptance start screen 50 shown in Figure 3(a) on a display device connected to the management server 30 using the display unit 36 ​​(S10). Specifically, the management server 30 generates the configuration acceptance start screen 50 based on the information of the serial numbers (SN) and store names of all payment terminals 10 managed by the management server 30, which are stored in the storage unit 33. Then, the management server 30 displays the generated configuration acceptance start screen 50 on the display device using the display unit 36. 【0174】 When the input unit 35 selects a setting acceptance screen transition button 53a (see Figure 3(a)) for the first row of the displayed setting acceptance start screen 50, the management server 30 then proceeds to process S11. In process S11, a setting input screen 60, as shown in Figure 3(b), is generated to accept input of various settings for the payment terminal 10 corresponding to the selected setting acceptance screen transition button 53a, and this is displayed on the display device by the display unit 36 ​​(S11). 【0175】 Next, the management server 30 receives input from the administrator via the input unit 35 for various settings of electronic payment plans and cash payment plans on the setting input screen 60 via the setting reception unit 32 (S12). Specifically, the setting reception unit 32 receives settings for the four electronic payment plans "Payment Plan 1" to "Payment Plan 4" and the active / inactive state of the checkboxes indicating whether the cash payment plan can be set, the payment amount for each of "Payment Plan 1" to "Payment Plan 4", the permitted operating time of the electric massager 2 for that payment amount, and the permitted operating time of the electric massager 2 for the payment amount of the cash payment. 【0176】 Then, when the management server 30 receives input from the administrator via the input unit 35, it stores (updates) the various settings entered by the administrator on the setting input screen 60 as setting information in the storage unit 33 via the setting reception unit 32, as the settings for the payment terminal 10 with the serial number (SN) displayed in the setting terminal display area 61 of the setting input screen 60 (S13). At the same time, the management server 30 terminates the display of the setting input screen 60 and displays the setting reception start screen 50 (see Figure 3(a)) on the display unit 36. 【0177】 Here, the configuration information includes all payment amounts that can be handled by electronic payment at the payment terminal 10 corresponding to that configuration information, and information indicating the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 for each payment amount. Furthermore, for payment terminals 10 that also support cash payments, the configuration information of that payment terminal 10 includes the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 for each cash payment amount. 【0178】 Subsequently, the management server 30 transmits the setting information stored (updated) in the storage unit 33 to the payment terminal 10 via the transmission unit 34 (S14), and terminates the setting acceptance process. As a result, setting information based on the various settings entered by the administrator from the setting input screen 60 for one payment terminal 10 is transmitted to that payment terminal 10, and the settings for the payment amount that can be handled by electronic payment, the payment amount for electronic payment, or the operating time that should be permitted for the electric massager 2 for cash payments are reflected in that payment terminal 10. 【0179】 In this way, by executing the setting acceptance process, the management server 30 allows administrators to easily perform the following actions simply by inputting into the management server 30 whether the payment terminal 10 supports electronic payments and cash payments, the maximum payment amount that can be handled by electronic payments, and the operating permission time for the electric massager 2 to be set when an electronic or cash payment is made. Furthermore, since the management server 30 can perform the above settings for each payment terminal 10 it manages, the payment conditions and operating permission time for each payment terminal 10 (electric massager 2) can be easily changed and set individually. 【0180】 <3.1.2. Electronic Payment Processing> Next, with reference to Figure 8(b), the electronic payment processing performed by the management server 30 will be explained. Figure 8(b) is a flowchart showing the electronic payment processing performed by the management server 30. 【0181】 When the management server 30 receives an electronic payment request signal from one of the payment terminals 10 managed by the management server 30 via the communication network 5, the electronic payment execution unit 37 starts executing the electronic payment process. 【0182】 When the management server 30 starts executing electronic payment processing, it first determines the type of electronic payment (code payment, NFC payment, etc.), the electronic payment provider (payment company), and the payment amount from the electronic payment request signal received from the payment terminal 10 (S21). 【0183】 Next, the management server 30, via the electronic payment execution unit 37, requests the electronic payment server 40 corresponding to the type of electronic payment and / or business operator determined in the processing of S21 to approve the electronic payment for the payment amount determined in the processing of S21 (S22). 【0184】 The management server 30 then waits for a response from the electronic payment server 40, and the electronic payment execution unit 37 determines whether it has received a payment completion signal from the electronic payment server 40 as a result of that response, i.e., whether the electronic payment was successful (S23). If it is determined that the electronic payment was successful (S23: Yes), the management server 30, via the electronic payment execution unit 37, sends a payment completion signal to the payment terminal 10 that requested the electronic payment via the communication unit 31 (S24), and terminates the electronic payment process. 【0185】 On the other hand, if, as a result of the judgment in S23, a payment error signal is received from the electronic payment server 40 and it is determined that the electronic payment has failed (S23: No), the management server 30, via the electronic payment execution unit 37 and the communication unit 31, sends a payment error signal to the payment terminal 10 that requested the electronic payment (S25), and terminates the electronic payment process. 【0186】 In this way, instead of each payment terminal 10 individually performing electronic payments with the electronic payment server 40, the management server 30 performs electronic payments with the electronic payment server 40 based on the electronic payment information transmitted from each payment terminal 10. As a result, the management server 30 can centrally manage the electronic payments received from users of the electric massager 2 at all the payment terminals 10 under its management. 【0187】 <3.2. Operation of the payment terminal> <3.2.1. Configuration Information Reception Process> Next, with reference to Figure 9(a), the configuration information reception process performed by the payment terminal 10 will be described. Figure 9(a) is a flowchart showing the configuration information reception process performed by the payment terminal 10. 【0188】 The design information reception process is initiated by the payment terminal 10 when configuration information for the payment terminal 10 is transmitted from the management server 30. When the payment terminal 10 starts executing the design information reception process, it first receives various settings for the payment terminal 10 based on the configuration information transmitted from the management server 30 via the configuration information reception unit 12 (S51). 【0189】 As described above, the various settings include setting the types of electronic payments and / or payment amounts that can be processed by the payment terminal 10, setting the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 based on the payment amount (and / or type of electronic payment) when an electronic payment is made, etc. Furthermore, if the payment terminal 10 supports cash payments, the various settings include setting the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 based on the payment amount (predetermined amount) of that cash payment. 【0190】 Next, the payment terminal 10 stores in the storage unit 13 the various settings of the payment terminal 10 received by the setting information receiving unit 12, namely, all payment amounts that can be handled by electronic payment, information indicating the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 for each payment amount, and information indicating the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 for cash payment amounts, etc. (S52), and then terminates the setting information reception process. 【0191】 Based on the various settings (setting information) stored in this memory unit 13, the payment terminal 10 performs electronic payment, and when electronic or cash payment is made, it outputs an operation permission signal that allows the electric massager 2 to operate for a predetermined time corresponding to the payment amount. 【0192】 <3.2.2. Electronic Payment Processing> Next, with reference to Figure 9(b), the electronic payment processing performed by the payment terminal 10 will be explained. Figure 9(b) is a flowchart of the electronic payment processing performed by the payment terminal 10. 【0193】 When the input unit 23 detects that any of the electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d on the electronic payment instruction / selection screen 71 or the operation permission screen 74 displayed on the display device by the display unit 22 has been tapped (selected), the payment terminal 10 starts executing the electronic payment process. 【0194】 When the payment terminal 10 starts executing electronic payment processing, it first identifies the tapped electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d, and determines that the payment amount and type of electronic payment of the electronic payment plan associated with the identified electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d are the payment amount and type of electronic payment of the electronic payment plan selected by the user (S61). 【0195】 Furthermore, if only the payment amount for electronic payment is associated with each of the electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d, the process in S61 will only determine the payment amount for the electronic payment plan selected by the user. In this case, the type of electronic payment may be one predetermined type specified in the payment terminal 10, or one predetermined type may be specified based on the configuration information from the management server 30. 【0196】 In addition, each of the electronic payment selection buttons 71a to 71d may only be associated with the type of electronic payment. In this case, the processing in S61 determines only the type of electronic payment for the electronic payment plan selected by the user. At this time, the payment amount may be a predetermined one specified in the payment terminal 10, or it may be a predetermined one specified based on the configuration information from the management server 30. 【0197】 Next, the payment terminal 10 displays an electronic payment instruction screen 72 corresponding to the type of electronic payment identified by the processing in S61 on the display device using the display unit 22, and then receives input of electronic payment information corresponding to that type of electronic payment from the user at the electronic payment information receiving unit 14 (S62). 【0198】 For example, if the type of electronic payment is code payment, the camera installed in the payment terminal 10 captures the 2D code (or barcode) displayed on the user's mobile information terminal 4, and accepts the information indicated by that code (such as information indicating the cash payment business operator or payment ID information uniquely assigned to cash payments) as electronic payment information. 【0199】 Furthermore, if the type of electronic payment is NFC payment, the payment terminal 10 controls the short-range wireless communication circuit to communicate with the user's mobile information terminal 4, credit card, or transportation IC card, etc., that is approaching the payment terminal 10, and receives the information necessary for electronic payment (card information, etc.) from them as electronic payment information. 【0200】 Next, the payment terminal 10 includes the information indicating the type of electronic payment and the payment amount, determined by the processing in S61, in the electronic payment information received by the processing in S62, and transmits this electronic payment information to the management server 30 via the communication unit 11 by the electronic payment execution unit 15 (S63). As a result, the management server 30 executes the electronic payment processing described above (see Figure 8(b)) and performs electronic payment with the electronic payment server 40. The management server 30 then transmits to the payment terminal 10 a payment completion signal indicating that the electronic payment was successful, or a payment error signal indicating that the electronic payment failed. 【0201】 Next, the payment terminal 10 receives a payment completion signal from the management server 30, and the electronic payment execution unit 15 determines whether the electronic payment was successful (S64). If it is determined that the electronic payment was successful (S64: Yes), the payment terminal 10 displays the payment success screen as the electronic payment result screen 73 on the display device via the display unit 22 (S65). 【0202】 Then, the payment terminal 10 determines the settlement amount of a successful electronic payment using the electronic payment amount determination unit 16 (S67), and the operation permission time corresponding to the determined settlement amount is determined by the operation permission time determination unit 17 from the various settings (setting information) stored in the storage unit 13 (S68). 【0203】 Next, the payment terminal 10, in the permission signal transmission unit 18, adds the operation permission time determined by the processing in S68 to the remaining operation time, which is the remaining time for which operation is permitted for the electric massager 2 (S69). 【0204】 In other words, if the payment terminal 10 does not send an operation permission signal to the electric massager 2 (i.e., it sends a High signal as the operation permission signal), the remaining operation time before adding the operation permission time is zero, so the remaining operation time after adding the permission time is the operation permission time determined by the processing in S68. As will be described in detail later, the permission signal transmission unit 18 continues to send an operation permission signal to the electric massager 2 for the period of time when the remaining operation time is greater than zero (it sends a Low signal as the operation permission signal to the electric massager 2). In this case, a Low signal is sent to the electric massager 2 as the operation permission signal for the duration of the operation permission time determined by the processing in S68. Therefore, the electric massager 2 can operate for the duration of the operation permission time set by the administrator via the management server 30 for the amount of the electronic payment. 【0205】 Furthermore, if the payment terminal 10 sends an operation permission signal to the electric massager 2 (sending a Low signal as the operation permission signal), the operation permission time corresponding to the newly executed electronic payment is added to the remaining operation time at that point in the process of S69. Therefore, by making a new electronic payment while the electric massager 2 is operating, the operation of the electric massager 2 can be extended by the amount of the operation permission time corresponding to the payment amount of the new electronic payment. 【0206】 Finally, the payment terminal 10 sends operation permission information to the management server 30 (S79) and terminates the electronic payment process. The operation permission information includes information indicating the execution status of the electronic payment that was made (transaction time, transaction status (success), payment method, payment company (business), payment amount, etc.), as well as information indicating the permitted operating time of the electric massager 2 in conjunction with the electronic payment, along with information such as the serial number (SN) and store name of the payment terminal 10. The management server 30 manages each payment terminal 10 by sequentially receiving operation permission information from the managed payment terminals 10 and adding and storing it as records in the database 81. 【0207】 On the other hand, if, as a result of the judgment in S64, the payment terminal 10 receives a payment error signal from the management server 30 and it is determined that the electronic payment has failed (S64: No), the payment terminal 10 displays the payment failure screen as the electronic payment result screen 73 on the display device via the display unit 22 (S66). Then, the payment terminal 10 proceeds to the process in S70, sends operation permission information to the management server 30 (S79), and terminates the electronic payment process. In this case, the operation permission information includes information indicating failure as a transaction status, and information indicating the operation permission time for the electric massager 2 associated with the electronic payment is omitted. By also sending information indicating that the electronic payment has failed to the management server 30, the success / failure status of electronic payments at each payment terminal 10 can also be managed by the management server 30. 【0208】 <3.2.3. Cash Payment Processing> Next, with reference to Figure 10(a), the cash payment process performed by the payment terminal 10 will be explained. Figure 10(a) is a flowchart of the cash payment process performed by the payment terminal 10. 【0209】 When the payment terminal 10 receives a cash payment signal from the coin mechanism 3 (a signal output when it detects that a predetermined number of coins have been inserted into the coin mechanism 3) via the cash payment signal receiving unit 19 (detecting a change from a High signal to a Low signal), it starts executing the cash payment process. 【0210】 When the payment terminal 10 starts executing a cash payment process, the operation permission time determination unit 17 determines the operation permission time for the electric massager 2 according to the amount of the cash payment executed by the coin mechanism 3, based on various settings (setting information) stored in the storage unit 13 (S81). 【0211】 Then, the payment terminal 10, in the permission signal transmission unit 18, adds the operation permission time determined by the processing in S81 to the remaining operation time, which is the remaining time for which operation is permitted for the electric massager 2 (S82). 【0212】 In other words, if the payment terminal 10 does not send an operation permission signal to the electric massager 2 (i.e., it sends a High signal as the operation permission signal), the remaining operation time before adding the operation permission time is zero, so the remaining operation time after adding the permission time is the operation permission time determined by the process in S81. Therefore, the electric massager 2 can operate for the amount of the cash payment, for the duration set by the administrator via the management server 30. 【0213】 Furthermore, if the payment terminal 10 sends an operation permission signal to the electric massager 2 (sending a Low signal as the operation permission signal), the processing in S82 adds the operation permission time corresponding to the newly executed cash payment to the remaining operation time at that point. Therefore, even if an electronic payment is made while the electric massager 2 is operating, a new cash payment can be made, and the operation of the electric massager 2 can be extended by the amount of the operation permission time corresponding to the payment amount of the new cash payment. 【0214】 Finally, the payment terminal 10 sends operation permission information to the management server 30 (S79) and terminates the cash payment process. The operation permission information includes information indicating the execution status of the cash payment that was made (transaction time, transaction status (success), payment method (cash), payment amount, etc.), as well as information indicating the permitted operating time of the electric massager 2 in conjunction with the cash payment, along with information such as the serial number (SN) and store name of the payment terminal 10. The management server 30 manages each payment terminal 10 by sequentially receiving operation permission information from the managed payment terminals 10 and adding and storing it as records in the database 81. 【0215】 <3.2.4. Operation permission process> Next, with reference to Figure 10(b), the operation authorization process performed by the payment terminal 10 will be explained. Figure 10(b) is a flowchart of the operation authorization process performed by the payment terminal 10. 【0216】 The payment terminal 10, via the permission signal transmission unit 18, executes an operation permission process as a periodic process that is performed periodically at predetermined intervals (for example, every second). 【0217】 When the payment terminal 10 starts the operation permission process, it determines whether the remaining operation time, which is the remaining time for which the electric massager 2 is permitted to operate, is greater than 0 (S91). If it is determined that the remaining operation time is 0 or less (S91: No), the payment terminal 10 outputs the operation permission signal as OFF (High signal) (S93) because there is no remaining operation time, and terminates the operation permission process. At this time, the display unit 22 causes the display device to display the electronic payment instruction / selection screen 71. 【0218】 On the other hand, if the judgment in S91 determines that the remaining operating time is greater than 0 (S91: Yes), an operation permission signal is sent to the electric massager 2 to permit operation (S92). More precisely, in this case, a Low signal is output to the electric massager 2 as the operation permission signal. As a result, the payment terminal 10 can continuously output an operation permission signal (Low signal) to the electric massager 2 until the operation permission time determined by the operation permission time determination unit 17 has elapsed. In addition, during the processing in S92, the display unit 22 also displays the operation permission screen 74 on the display device. 【0219】 Next, the payment terminal 10 determines whether the remaining operating time is less than 60 seconds (or a predetermined time) (S64). If it is determined that the remaining operating time is less than 60 seconds (or a predetermined time) (S64: Yes), the payment terminal 10 uses the notification unit 20 to make a predetermined notification (S95). This allows the payment terminal 10 to notify the user that the operation of the electric massager 2 will soon end, and the user can then decide whether or not to extend the operation by making an additional electronic or cash payment. 【0220】 After executing the process in S95, or as a result of the judgment in S94, if it is determined that the remaining operation time is 60 seconds (or a predetermined time) or more (S64: No), the remaining operation time is then updated (S96), and the operation permission process is terminated. The remaining operation time is updated by subtracting t from the operation permission time, where t is the execution interval of the operation permission process. 【0221】 <4. Summary> The payment terminal 10, management server 30, and payment system 1 according to the above-described embodiment provide the following effects. 【0222】 (1) The payment terminal 10 receives setting information from the management server 30 via the communication unit 11 through the setting information receiving unit 12, which includes at least information indicating the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2, the controlled device, in relation to the payment amount. The permitted operating time for the payment amount indicated by the setting information is stored in the storage unit 13. Meanwhile, the electronic payment information receiving unit 14 receives the electronic payment information necessary for electronic payment from the user, and based on that electronic payment information, the electronic payment execution unit 15 executes the electronic payment with the electronic payment server 40 via the communication unit 11. When the electronic payment is successful, the electronic payment amount determination unit 16 determines the payment amount in the electronic payment. The permitted operating time determination unit 17 reads the permitted operating time for the determined payment amount from the storage unit 13, and the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 is determined. For the period until the permitted operating time determined by the permitted operating time determination unit 17 has elapsed, the permitted signal transmission unit 18 transmits a permitted signal to the electric massager 2 to allow it to operate. This allows the electric massager 2 to operate for a duration corresponding to the payment amount made using electronic payment. The operation permission period determined by the payment terminal 10 based on the payment amount can be set based on configuration information received from the management server 30 that manages the payment terminal 10. Therefore, the operation permission period for the electric massager 2 can be easily set according to the payment amount. 【0223】 (2) The payment terminal 10 receives a cash payment signal from a money processing device such as a coin mechanism 3 (or bill validator) that accepts the insertion of coins (and / or banknotes) for cash payment, via a cash payment signal receiving unit 19. The operation permission time determination unit 17 then reads the operation permission time for the payment amount in cash payment from the storage unit 13 based on the received cash payment signal, and determines the operation permission time for the electric massager 2. Then, the permission signal transmission unit 18 transmits a permission signal to the electric massager 2, allowing it to operate for the duration corresponding to the payment amount, not only for electronic payments but also for cash payments. Furthermore, the operation permission time corresponding to the payment amount in cash payments can also be set based on setting information received from the management server 30 that manages the payment terminal 10. In other words, it has the effect of easily setting the operation permission time for operating the electric massager 2 according to the payment amount in cash payments. 【0224】 (3) Even if an electronic payment is made while the payment terminal 10 is transmitting an authorization signal to the electric massager 2, the operation authorization time determination unit 17 reads the operation authorization time for that payment amount from the storage unit 13, and extends the operation authorization time by the amount of the read operation authorization time. As a result, even if the electric massager 2 is continuing to operate based on a previously made payment, if a new electronic payment is made, the electric massager 2 can be extended to continue operating by the amount of the operation authorization time for that payment amount. 【0225】 (4) Even if a cash payment is made while the payment terminal 10 is transmitting an authorization signal to the electric massager 2, the operation authorization time determination unit 17 reads the operation authorization time for that payment amount from the storage unit 13, and extends the operation authorization time by the amount of the read operation authorization time. As a result, even if the electric massager 2 is continuing to operate based on a previously made payment, if a new cash payment is made, the electric massager 2 can be extended to continue operating by the amount of the operation authorization time for that payment. 【0226】 (5) The setting information of the payment terminal 10 includes at least information indicating the permitted operating time for each of the multiple payment amounts, and the storage unit 13 stores the permitted operating time for each payment amount based on this setting information. The multiple payment amounts stored in the storage unit 13 are then presented to the user, and the electronic payment information receiving unit 14 receives the electronic payment information, including the payment amount selected by the user. This allows the user to select their desired payment amount and operate the electric massager 2 for the permitted operating time corresponding to that payment amount. Furthermore, the permitted operating time for each of these multiple payment amounts can be easily set. 【0227】 (6) When the remaining operating time of the electric massager 2 falls below a predetermined time, the payment terminal 10 is notified by the notification unit 20. This allows the user to be aware, through the notification, that the remaining operating time of the electric massager 2, which is operating in response to the payment, is running low. The user can then be prompted to make further payments as needed, and given the opportunity to decide whether or not to extend the operation of the electric massager 2. 【0228】 (7) The setting information of the payment terminal 10 includes at least information indicating the permitted time for operation relative to the payment amount in electronic payments, and information indicating the permitted time for operation relative to the payment amount in cash payments. Based on this setting information, the permitted time for operation relative to the payment amount in electronic payments and the permitted time for operation relative to the payment amount in cash payments are stored separately in the storage unit 13. This makes it possible to set different permitted times for operation relative to the payment amount for electronic payments and cash payments. 【0229】 (8) The management server 30 manages one or more payment terminals 10 via the communication network 5. Here, the setting of the permitted operating time for each payment terminal 10 in relation to the payment amount is received by the setting reception unit 32. Then, the transmission unit 34 transmits setting information to each payment terminal 10, which includes at least the information indicating the permitted operating time for the payment amount received by the setting reception unit 32 for that payment terminal 10. This makes it easy to set the permitted operating time for the electric massager 2 in relation to the payment amount for the corresponding payment terminal 10. 【0230】 (9) The management server 30 receives separately from the setting reception unit 32 the setting of the operation permission time for the payment amount in electronic payments and the setting of the operation permission time for the payment amount in cash payments for at least some of the payment terminals 10. This makes it possible to set different operation permission times for the payment amount for electronic payments and cash payments for the corresponding payment terminals 10. 【0231】 <6. Variation> Although the present invention has been described above based on embodiments, it is easy to infer that the present invention is not limited in any way to the above embodiments, and that various improvements and modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, each embodiment may be modified by adding or replacing some or more parts of the configuration of other embodiments with parts or more parts of the configuration of other embodiments, including the modifications described below. Furthermore, the numerical values ​​given in the above embodiments are merely examples, and it is naturally possible to use other numerical values. 【0232】 In the above embodiment, the setting information of the payment terminal 10 was described in a case where the setting of the permitted operating time of the electric massager 2 for the payment amount in the electronic payment plan and the setting of the permitted operating time of the electric massager 2 for the payment amount in the cash payment plan could be set individually. In contrast, in the setting information of the payment terminal 10, the setting of the permitted operating time of the electric massager 2 for the payment amount in the electronic payment plan may also serve as the setting of the permitted operating time of the electric massager 2 for the cash payment of the same amount. Furthermore, when the payment terminal 10 receives a cash payment signal from the coin mechanism 3, the permitted operating time determination unit 17 may refer to the permitted operating time of the electric massager 2 set in the electronic payment plan for the same payment amount as the cash payment and determine the permitted operating time of the electric massager 2 for the cash payment. This simplifies various settings for the payment terminal 10 that supports cash payments. [Explanation of Symbols] 【0233】 1. Payment System 5. Communication Network 10 Payment terminals 11 Communications Department 12. Configuration Information Receiving Unit 13 Storage section 14 Electronic Payment Information Reception Department 15 Electronic Payment Execution Department 16 Electronic Payment Amount Determination Unit 17 Operation permission time determination unit 18. Permit signal transmission unit 19 Cash Payment Signal Reception Department 20 Hochi Department 30 Management Server 31 Communications Department 32. Settings Reception Section 33 Storage section 34 Transmitter 37 Electronic Payment Execution Department 40 Electronic payment servers

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[Claim 1] A payment terminal that allows a controlled device to operate for a time corresponding to the payment amount, A communication unit that communicates with the server via a communication network, A configuration information receiving unit receives configuration information from the management server via the communication unit, which includes at least information indicating the permitted operating time for operating the controlled device in relation to the settlement amount. A storage unit that stores the operation permission time for the settlement amount indicated by the setting information received by the setting information receiving unit, The electronic payment information receiving department receives electronic payment information necessary for electronic payments from the user, An electronic payment execution unit, which executes an electronic payment with an electronic payment server via the communication unit, based on the electronic payment information received by the electronic payment information receiving unit, When the electronic payment is completed by the electronic payment execution unit, the electronic payment amount determination unit determines the payment amount in that electronic payment, An operation permission time determination unit reads the operation permission time for the settlement amount in the electronic payment determined by the electronic payment amount determination unit from the storage unit and determines the operation permission time for the controlled device, A payment terminal comprising: a permission signal transmitting unit that transmits a permission signal to the controlled device for the period until the permission time determined by the permission time determination unit has elapsed. [Claim 2] A cash processing device that accepts the insertion of coins and / or banknotes is equipped with a cash settlement signal receiving unit that receives a cash settlement signal related to the insertion of said coins and / or banknotes for cash settlement. The aforementioned operation permission time determination unit, The payment terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, based on the cash payment signal received by the cash payment signal receiving unit, the operation permission time for the payment amount in the cash payment is read from the storage unit and the operation permission time of the controlled device is determined. [Claim 3] The aforementioned operation permission time determination unit, The payment terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that, when the electronic payment is made while the permission signal is being transmitted to the controlled device, the operation permission time for the payment amount is read from the storage unit and the operation permission time is extended by the amount of the read operation permission time. [Claim 4] The aforementioned operation permission time determination unit, The payment terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that, when a cash payment is made while the permission signal is being transmitted to the controlled device, the operation permission time for the payment amount is read from the storage unit and the operation permission time is extended by the amount of the read operation permission time. [Claim 5] The aforementioned configuration information is, For multiple payment amounts, the system includes at least information indicating the permitted operation time corresponding to each payment amount, The aforementioned storage unit is Based on the aforementioned setting information, the system stores the operation permission time corresponding to each payment amount. The aforementioned electronic payment information receiving unit is: The payment terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that it presents a plurality of payment amounts stored in the memory unit to the user and accepts the electronic payment information including the payment amount selected by the user. [Claim 6] The payment terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit that provides a predetermined notification when the remaining time of the operation permission period of the controlled device falls below a predetermined time. [Claim 7] The aforementioned configuration information is, The system includes at least information indicating the permitted time for operation relative to the settlement amount in the electronic payment, and information indicating the permitted time for operation relative to the settlement amount in the cash payment, The aforementioned storage unit is The payment terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that it separately stores the permitted operating time for the payment amount in the electronic payment and the permitted operating time for the payment amount in the cash payment, based on the aforementioned setting information. [Claim 8] A management server that manages one or more payment terminals according to claim 1 via a communication network, Each of the aforementioned payment terminals includes a setting reception unit that accepts the setting of the operation permission time for the payment amount, A management server characterized by comprising a transmission unit that transmits to a corresponding payment terminal setting information to that payment terminal, including at least information indicating the permitted time for operation for the payment amount received by the setting reception unit for that payment terminal. [Claim 9] A management server that manages one or more payment terminals according to claim 2 via a communication network, Each of the aforementioned payment terminals includes a setting reception unit that accepts the setting of the operation permission time for the payment amount, Each of the aforementioned payment terminals includes a transmitting unit that transmits to the corresponding payment terminal setting information, which includes at least information indicating the permitted operating time for the payment amount received by the setting reception unit for that payment terminal, The management server is characterized in that the setting reception unit is configured to separately accept the setting of the operation permission time for the payment amount in electronic payment and the setting of the operation permission time for the payment amount in cash payment from at least some payment terminals. [Claim 10] The payment terminal described in claim 1, A payment system comprising a management server that manages one or more of the aforementioned payment terminals via a communication network.

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