Data verification device, data verification program, data verification method

Abstract

This invention provides a verification device, method, and program specifically designed for the ticket sales industry, which automates the visual verification process using printed materials rather than relying on automated matching of digital data. [Solution] The method involves acquiring data representing the seating arrangement at an event venue and generating input data for input into a computer based on that data. This data is input into the computer to generate the input data, which is then printed. Read data is generated by reading data from the printed document. The validity of the input data is verified by performing a comparison process that compares the input data with the read data. Furthermore, the comparison process is a sensory recognition process that can be perceived by the five senses of a human being, and this sensory recognition process includes a process that outputs the data as sound or a process that mechanically or optically highlights the part of the printed document that is the subject of the comparison process.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus and the like for collating and verifying the validity of data.

BACKGROUND ART

[0002] In recent years, a large number of automation technologies have been developed for automating digital data input work and automating the work of verifying and collating whether input data is valid. For example, as in patent technical documents, technologies for performing automatic collation and automatic verification of sales data and purchaser acceptance data have been provided.

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PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

PATENT DOCUMENTS

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PATENT DOCUMENT 1

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0005] However, without using these automatic collation technologies and automatic verification technologies, the work of visually confirming printed matter of input data is still widely performed. That is, in many enterprises, work for a human to read and confirm printed matter is required. One of the reasons for this is that visual confirmation by a human may have higher accuracy than verification by an automatic collation technology or the like. Further, although data collation and verification technologies are utilized in various fields, they have not been introduced in the ticket sales industry. This is because verification technologies specialized for ticket sales operations have not been sufficiently developed.

[0006] This invention aims to solve these problems by providing a technology that automates visual verification using printed materials rather than automatic matching of digital data, and an apparatus related to automatic matching technology specifically for the ticket sales industry. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a device and computer equipped with the following means: A program that functions as a means to an end, providing a way for the computer to perform the next step. It will be done. (1) Input data acquisition means for acquiring input data to be entered into a computer, A printing means for printing the entered data that has been input into the computer, A reading data generation means that generates reading data by reading data from a printed document printed by the aforementioned printing means, A verification means for verifying the validity of the input data by performing a comparison process that compares the input data with the read data, It is equipped with. This makes it possible to automate the visual inspection process of printed materials. (2) The comparison process includes sensory processing that can be perceived by the five senses of humans. This allows for human intervention in the comparison process, enabling humans to verify the validity of the automated process. (3) The five-sensory recognition processing includes processing to output data as sound, or processing to mechanically or optically indicate the portion of the printed material that is the subject of the comparison processing. This allows humans to verify the validity of automated processes through audio and visual inspection when checking printed materials. (4) The data that forms the basis of the input data is displayed on the display object, and the five-sensory recognition processing includes processing to output the data as sound, or processing to mechanically or optically indicate the part of the display object that is the subject of the comparison processing. This allows humans to verify the legitimacy of automated processing through voice and visual inspection when checking displayed items. (5) The input data represents the seating arrangement at the event venue. This allows for the automation of the verification process for ticket sales. (6) The system includes a reading order acquisition means for acquiring the reading order of the input data, wherein the verification means performs the comparison process in the reading order, and the reading order is in the order of the event title, the date or date and time of the event, the venue of the event, and the type of seat. By performing the verification in this order, accurate verification can be ensured. For example, if this order is not followed, problems may arise where the event is compared to a different one. (7) The verification means comprises a reading order acquisition means for acquiring the reading order of the input data and an event type acquisition means for acquiring the type of the event, wherein the verification means performs the comparison process in the reading order, and the reading order changes depending on the type of event. This allows the order of verification to be changed depending on the type of event, enabling accurate verification tailored to each event type. (8) A means for identifying the assigned seats that the company has been assigned from among the seats included in the input data, and an input means for inputting the assigned seats into the computer, It is equipped with. This allows only the seats allocated to one's own company to be entered, avoiding the inconvenience of mistakenly managing seats allocated to other companies. Furthermore, it improves the efficiency of the input process. (9) The assigned seat identification means detects an identification mark that identifies whether or not the seat is assigned to the company, and the corresponding seat number. This allows us to accurately identify the seats allocated to our company. (10) The system includes a first source data determination means for determining whether the source data of the input data is digital data or analog data, and if the first source data determination means determines that the input data is analog data, it detects an identification mark for determining whether the seat is assigned to the company and a corresponding seat number. This allows for the automated detection of seats assigned to a company, even using analog data. (11) The system includes a second source data determination means for determining whether the source data of the input data is data generated by spreadsheet software or data generated by design support software. This allows for separating the processing of data generated by spreadsheet software from the processing of data generated by design support software. (12) The system includes seat configuration registration confirmation (determination) means for confirming (determining) whether or not part or all of the seat configuration data representing the configuration of the seats is registered in the computer. If seat configuration data is not registered, it is not possible to register the seats assigned to your company. Therefore, the process of registering seat configuration data can be automated. (13) Error determination means for determining whether or not the input data contains error data, The error data includes the presence of duplicate seat numbers, missing seat numbers, incorrect aisle information in the event venue, unclear identification signs, or unclear seat markings. This allows for the automatic detection of data errors, enabling prompt contact with event organizers and other relevant parties. (14) The system includes input data acquisition means for acquiring input data to be input into a computer, and verification means for verifying the validity of the input data by performing a comparison process that compares the input data with the input data that has been input into the computer, wherein the input data represents the seating arrangement at an event venue. This makes it possible to implement automated matching technology specifically for the ticket sales industry. (15) The system includes a reading order acquisition means for acquiring the reading order of the input data, wherein the verification means performs the comparison process in the reading order, and the reading order is in the order of the event title, the date or date and time of the event, the venue of the event, and the type of seat. By performing the verification in this order, accurate verification can be ensured. For example, if this order is not followed, problems may arise where the event is compared to a different one. (16) The verification means comprises a reading order acquisition means for acquiring the reading order of the input data and an event type acquisition means for acquiring the type of the event, wherein the verification means performs the comparison process in the reading order, and the reading order changes depending on the type of event. This allows the order of verification to be changed depending on the type of event, enabling accurate verification tailored to each event type. (17) A means for identifying the assigned seats that the company has been assigned from among the seats included in the input data, and an input means for inputting the assigned seats into the computer, It is equipped with. This allows only the seats allocated to one's own company to be entered, avoiding the inconvenience of mistakenly managing seats allocated to other companies. Furthermore, it improves the efficiency of the input process. (18) The assigned seat identification means detects an identification mark that identifies whether or not the seat is assigned to the company, and the corresponding seat number. This allows us to accurately identify the seats allocated to our company. (19) A second source data determination means for determining whether the source data of the input data is digital data or analog data, If the second source data determination means determines that the input data is analog data, it detects an identification mark that identifies whether or not the seat is assigned to the company, and the corresponding seat number. This makes it possible to automate the detection of seats allocated to the company even for analog data. (20) A second original data determination means for determining whether the original data of the input data is data generated by spreadsheet software or data generated by design support software. This makes it possible to separate processing dedicated to data generated by spreadsheet software from processing dedicated to data generated by design support software. (21) A seat configuration registration confirmation means for confirming whether part or all of the seat configuration data representing the seat configuration is registered in the computer. If the seat configuration data is not registered, the seats allocated to the company cannot be registered, so the operation of first registering the seat configuration data can be automated. (22) An error determination means for determining whether error data is included in the input data, wherein the error data includes the presence of duplicate seat numbers, missing seat numbers, incorrect aisle information at the event venue, the presence of unclear identification marks, or unclear seat displays. This enables automatic detection of data errors, and allows prompt inquiries to be made to the event organizer or the like. Effects of the Invention

[0008] By using the present invention, it is possible to provide a technology that automates visual confirmation using printed matter instead of automatic collation of digital data, as well as an apparatus and the like related to automatic collation technology specialized for the ticket sales industry. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a data diagram showing an example of an allocation table. [Figure 3] This is a data diagram showing an example of data registered in a computer. [Figure 4] This is a data diagram illustrating an example of a printed document. [Figure 5] This data diagram shows a robotic arm pointing at a printed document. [Figure 6] This is a data diagram representing the state of pointing an optical pointer at a printed document. [Figure 7] This is a data diagram illustrating an example of a processing flow. [Modes for carrying out the invention] [Examples]

[0010] Examples of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the hardware configuration used in an embodiment of the present invention. The hardware consists of an input device 1, a storage device 2, a processing device 3, and an output device 4. Input device 1 refers to any device used to input information, and includes, but is not limited to, keyboards, mice, voice input devices, image and video input devices, etc. It may also include data receiving devices. Furthermore, input device 1 may include scanning devices and OCR (optical character recognition) devices for optically reading characters displayed on printed materials, etc. Storage device 2 refers to any device for storing information, and includes, but is not limited to, storage media such as hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state drives (SSDs), optical discs (CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray®), USB flash drives, and SD cards. However, this is not the only example. Processing unit 3 is responsible for editing and processing the input information, and primarily refers to the central processing unit (CPU), but also includes other processors capable of arithmetic processing, such as graphics processing units (GPUs), application processing units (APUs), digital signal processors (DSPs), dedicated integrated circuits (ASICs), and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). These processing units execute programs to realize the functions of the present invention and perform processing such as data analysis, transformation, and calculation. Output device 4 refers to any device that outputs and displays the processed information, and includes, but is not limited to, displays (monitors, liquid crystal displays, organic EL displays, etc.), printers, speakers, headphones, projectors, 3D printers, and audio output devices. It may also include data transmission devices. Furthermore, output device 4 may include a robotic arm 10 and an optical pointer device 11 that optically indicates a specific part of a printed material. This is an example of processing with a single computer, but multiple computers can be connected via a communication line such as the Internet. In that case, the data transmission device becomes the output device, and the data reception device becomes the input device. From this point forward, we will omit the symbols and refer to the memory device 2 simply as "memory device" and the processing unit 3 simply as "processing unit."

[0011] Figure 2 shows the seat allocation or assignment sheet (allocation data) for an event venue, sent from the event organizer to the ticket sales company. This may be sent as computer-processed digital data or as analog data printed on paper. The upper and middle sections of Figure 3 show event data and assigned seat data (entered data including seat information assigned by the event organizer to the ticket sales company) entered based on the allocation table. The lower section of Figure 3 shows whether or not venue layout data (data equivalent to venue diagrams) for each venue is registered in the computer. It is assumed that all data items are associated with each other. Furthermore, it is assumed that all data appearing in this embodiment is stored in a storage device. Figure 4 is a printed matter (printed data) obtained by printing the contents of the event data and assigned seat data of Figure 3 input to a computer on printing paper. Note that this is not limited to a printed matter printed on paper, and may be a matter displayed on some medium (this is referred to as an "output display object"). Figure 5 shows a state in which the position being verified on the printed matter of Figure 4 is pointed to by the robot arm 10 described above. Figure 6 shows a state in which the position being verified on the printed matter of Figure 4 is indicated by an optical mark using the optical pointer device 11 described above.

[0012] Figure 7 is an example of the processing flow of the present embodiment. Hereinafter, description will be given step by step. <STEP1: Allocation Data Acquisition Processing> Figure 2 is a seat allocation table (allocation data) sent from an event organizer to a ticket sales company. The allocation table may be computer-processed digital data, and in this case, it is transmitted using e-mail or other digital data transmission and reception devices. The allocation table may be analog data printed on paper or the like, and in this case, it is transmitted using mail or facsimile. The processing device reads the acquired analog data with a scanning device. In addition, the event organizer side may scan this paper and send the scanned data to the ticket sales company as scanned data using e-mail or other digital data transmission and reception devices. Note that although the scanned data has the aspect of digital data, since it is displayed by an analog method, it is treated as analog data here (however, this is not restrictive).

[0013] <STEP2: Data Type Determination Processing> The processing device determines the data type of the allocation table (original data) acquired in STEP 1. The processing device reads the extension of the data file of the allocation table, and determines whether the data is scanned analog data, data generated by spreadsheet software, or data generated by design support software. In the case of analog data, the process proceeds to STEP3-1; in the case of spreadsheet data, the process proceeds to STEP3-2; in the case of design support data, the process proceeds to STEP3-3.

[0014] <STEP3-1: Processing for Analog Data> The processing device reads the data file of the scanned allocation table via an OCR device, and converts it into digital data. Then, "Event ID: K001, Event Title: XX Live, Event Date: XX / XX / XXXX , Event Venue: XX Dome, Event Type: Music Live" is read. Further, the identification mark (a circle mark in this case) assigned to the own company (Company A) and the seat number indicated by the identification mark are read. This reading means can be implemented by a conventionally available OCR function or the like, but artificial intelligence (AI) that has made remarkable progress in recent years may also be used. Here, circle marks, square marks and the like are used, but there are also cases where seat numbers are indicated by line markers or the like. Further, although the seat numbers are enclosed in circles here, there are also cases where the seat number (or company name) is presented next to a specific character or symbol.

[0015] <STEP3-2: Processing for Spreadsheet> The processing device reads the allocation table generated by the spreadsheet software. Then, "Event ID: K001, Event Title: XX Live, Event Date: XX / XX / XXXX , Event Venue: XX Dome, Event Type: Music Live" is read. Further, the seat numbers assigned to the own company (Company A) are read. For example, when the seat number is associated with the data of Company A, the seat number associated with Company A is read.

[0016] <STEP3-2: Processing for Design Support> The processing device reads the allocation table generated by the design support software. Then, "Event ID: K001, Event Title: XX Live, Event Date: XX / XX / XXXX , Event Venue: XX Dome, Event Type: Music Live" is read. In addition, the identification mark (here, a circle mark) assigned to the company (Company A) and the seat number indicated by the identification mark are read.

[0017] <STEP4: Data Input Processing> The processing device acquires the data (input data) read in the above STEP3-1 or 3-2 or 3-3, and inputs it to the computer (input data acquisition unit, event type acquisition unit). As a result, data (input completed data) as shown in Figure 3 is input.

[0018] <STEP5: Print Processing> The processing device prints the data (input completed data) shown in Figure 3 using a printing device as shown in Figure 4 (printing unit). Among the printed information, the top 4 lines are bibliographic information related to the event, and the 5th and subsequent lines indicate the seats assigned to Company A.

[0019] <STEP6: Printed Matter Reading Processing> The processing device reads the printed matter shown in Figure 3 with a scanning device, generates it as read data, and stores it in a storage device (read data generation unit). Note that there is no reading error in this reading process, and the content of the data is assumed to be the same as the printed matter.

[0020] <STEP7: Comparison and Verification Processing> The processing device compares the read data stored in the storage device with the input data input in STEP4, and compares and verifies whether the data has been accurately input (comparison processing, verification unit). For example, "Allocated Seat Block 1 1-1" is collated and compared to confirm whether the data match. When the processing unit compares the data, it reads both the read data and the input data, but the preferred reading order is the event title, the event date or time, the event venue, and the seat type. This ensures accurate comparison. An element called a "function" may also be added to this reading order. A function refers to a classification of seats according to their intended use, such as for sales or printing, but is not limited to this. It may include seats for staff, seats for accident victims, seats that are not for sale, advance tickets, tickets for sale, tickets for printing, etc. Advance tickets may also be further divided by the name of each advance ticket (e.g., 1st advance, 2nd advance, fan club advance, official website advance). Furthermore, this reading order is stored in a memory device, and the processing device that retrieves it serves as a means for acquiring the reading order. Furthermore, there are several types of comparison and verification processes. The following explains their cumulative nature. (1) Automated verification by computer The computer compares the input data with the read data using conventional matching and verification software. This allows for the automation of the verification process. (2) Verification by voice The computer reads aloud either the input data or the read data, or both, for comparison (sensory detection processing via voice output). This allows the audio to be heard (making it possible for humans to perceive it using their five senses), and also allows for human verification.

[0021] Here, we are comparing input data and read data, but we may also add the printed material produced in STEP 5 or the analog data acquired in STEP 1 (the input display shown in analog) to the comparison. In other words, in this embodiment, the process is carried out in the following order: acquisition of analog data, generation of input data based on it, input of the input data into the computer, printing of the input data, and generation of read data based on the printed material. Simply put, the validity can be verified by comparing the data before input to the computer with the data after input. Therefore, verification can be performed by comparing the data before input (input side data), namely "analog data, input data," with the data after input (output side data), namely "printed material, read data." Therefore, the reading locations on analog data displays or printed materials containing input data may be mechanically or optically indicated. For example, Figure 5 shows the location being read and compared by the computer being mechanically indicated by the robot arm 10 (sensory detection processing). Also, Figure 6 shows the location being read and compared by the computer being optically indicated by an optical pointer device (Figure 6, code 11 / sensory detection processing). This allows humans to visually identify the areas being compared (since humans can perceive them using their five senses), and thus enables human verification. The areas being compared are identified by photographing their location and shape on the printed material (display) and then detecting them using known methods such as OCR, feature point detection, pattern matching, and contour detection. The display of analog data (the source data of the input data) may be on printed paper or on some other information display medium (this is referred to here as the "input display means"). The input data may be displayed on printed paper or on some other information display medium (referred to here as the "output display means").

[0022] The processing unit may identify the event venue from the input data, search for the venue configuration diagram data in Figure 3, and if all or part of the venue configuration diagram data for the event venue is not registered, proceed to the venue configuration diagram data registration process before performing STEP 4. This is because if the venue configuration diagram data is not registered, data may not be able to be entered in STEP 4. Note that "part of the venue configuration diagram" refers to cases where, for example, the fixed seats in the venue are registered, but the arena seats have not yet been registered.

[0023] The processing unit may identify the event type from the input data and change the reading order in STEP 7 depending on the event type. For example, a different order may be used for sports events and music events for more accurate comparison. The order may also be changed depending on the venue type (sports stadium, music hall, etc.). Again, a different order may be used for each venue type for more accurate comparison.

[0024] Furthermore, the processing unit may perform error detection processing before STEP 4 (or at another time). That is, it may determine whether or not the input data contains error data. Error types include the presence of duplicate or missing seat numbers, incorrect aisle information in the event venue, unclear identification marks, or unclear seat markings. For example, in Figure 2, only seat numbers 3-5 are ambiguously marked as either a circle or a square, which constitutes an unclear identification mark. The processing unit then generates error data including the above-mentioned error types and transmits this error data to a computer terminal used by the event organizer. This allows for the automatic detection of data errors, enabling prompt contact with event organizers and other relevant parties.

[0025] The above is a detailed description of one preferred embodiment or example. That is, all descriptions in this specification, including the above embodiment or example, are merely examples and do not limit the invention. Therefore, for example, different hardware, different data, or different processing procedures may be used. Furthermore, the processing described herein may be performed by a single device or distributed across multiple devices. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0026] 1 Input device 2 Storage device 3 Processing Unit 4 Output device

Claims

1. An input data acquisition means for acquiring input data to be entered into a computer, A printing means for printing the entered data that has been input into the computer, A reading data generation means that generates reading data by reading data from a printed document printed by the aforementioned printing means, A verification means for verifying the validity of the input data by performing a comparison process that compares the input data with the read data, Equipped with, A verification device characterized by the following features.

2. The aforementioned comparison process includes sensory processing that can be perceived by the five human senses. The verification apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by the features described above.

3. The aforementioned sensory processing includes, Processing to output data as audio, or A process for mechanically or optically indicating the portion of the printed material that is subject to the comparison process. Includes, The verification apparatus according to feature 2.

4. The data that forms the basis of the aforementioned input data is the data displayed on the display object. The aforementioned sensory processing includes, Processing to output data as audio, or The process includes a process for mechanically or optically indicating the portion of the display subject to the comparison process. The verification apparatus according to feature 2.

5. The aforementioned input data represents the seating arrangement at the event venue. The verification apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by the features described above.

6. A means for obtaining the reading order of the input data or the read data, Equipped with, The verification means performs the comparison process in the reading order, The reading order is as follows: the title of the event, the date or time of the event, the venue of the event, and the type of seat. The verification apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that it is a verification apparatus.

7. A reading order acquisition means for acquiring the reading order of the input data or the read data, An event type acquisition means for acquiring the type of the aforementioned event, Equipped with, The verification means performs the comparison process in the reading order, The reading order changes depending on the type of event. The verification apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that it is a verification apparatus.

8. A means for identifying the assigned seats that are allocated to the company from among the seats included in the input data. Equipped with, The verification apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that it is a verification apparatus.

9. The aforementioned assigned seat identification means detects an identification mark that identifies whether or not the seat is assigned to the company, and the corresponding seat number. The verification apparatus according to claim 8.

10. A first source data determination means for determining whether the source data of the input data is digital data or analog data. Equipped with, When the first source data determination means determines that the input data is analog data, it detects an identification mark that identifies whether or not the seat is assigned to the company, and the corresponding seat number. The verification apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that it is a verification apparatus.

11. A second source data determination means for determining whether the source data of the input data is data generated by spreadsheet software or data generated by design support software. Equipped with, The verification apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that it is a verification apparatus.

12. A seat configuration registration confirmation means for confirming whether or not some or all of the seat configuration data representing the configuration of the seats is registered in the computer. Equipped with, The verification apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that it is a verification apparatus.

13. An error determination means for determining whether or not the input data contains error data, Equipped with, The aforementioned error data includes: The existence of duplicate seat numbers, or, Missing seat number, or Information regarding incorrect pathways at the aforementioned event venue, or The presence of unclear identification marks, or, The seat designation is unclear. Includes, The verification apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that it is a verification apparatus.

14. Computers, Input data acquisition means for acquiring input data to be entered into a computer. Printing means for printing the input data entered into the computer, A data generation means that generates read data by reading data from a printed document printed by the aforementioned printing means, Verification means for verifying the validity of the input data by performing a comparison process that compares the input data with the read data, A verification program characterized by functioning as such.

15. Computers An input data acquisition step to obtain input data for input into a computer, A printing step of printing the entered data that has been entered into the computer, A reading data generation step which generates reading data by reading data from the printed material produced by the printing step, A verification step is performed to verify the validity of the input data by performing a comparison process that compares the input data with the read data, A verification method characterized by performing the following.

16. An input data acquisition means for acquiring input data to be entered into a computer, Verification means for verifying the validity of the input data by performing a comparison process that compares the input data with the input data entered into the computer, Equipped with, The aforementioned input data represents the seating arrangement at the event venue. A verification device characterized by the following features.

17. A means for obtaining the reading order of the input data, Equipped with, The verification means performs the comparison process in the reading order, The reading order is as follows: the title of the event, the date or time of the event, the venue of the event, and the type of seat. The verification apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that it is a verification apparatus.

18. A means for obtaining the reading order of the input data, An event type acquisition means for acquiring the type of the aforementioned event, Equipped with, The verification means performs the comparison process in the reading order, The reading order changes depending on the type of event. The verification apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that it is a verification apparatus.

19. A means for identifying the assigned seats that are allocated to the company from among the seats included in the input data, An input means for inputting the assigned seats into the computer, Equipped with, The verification apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that it is a verification apparatus.

20. The aforementioned assigned seat identification means detects an identification mark that identifies whether or not the seat is assigned to the company, and the corresponding seat number. The verification apparatus according to claim 19, characterized in that it is a verification apparatus.

21. A second source data determination means for determining whether the source data of the input data is digital data or analog data. Equipped with, When the second source data determination means determines that the input data is analog data, it detects an identification mark that identifies whether or not the seat is assigned to the company, and the corresponding seat number. The verification apparatus according to claim 19, characterized in that it is a verification apparatus.

22. A second source data determination means for determining whether the source data of the input data is data generated by spreadsheet software or data generated by design support software. Equipped with, The verification apparatus according to claim 19, characterized in that it is a verification apparatus.

23. A seat configuration registration confirmation means for confirming whether or not some or all of the seat configuration data representing the configuration of the seats is registered in the computer. Equipped with, The verification apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that it is a verification apparatus.

24. An error determination means for determining whether or not the input data contains error data, Equipped with, The aforementioned error data includes: The existence of duplicate seat numbers, or, Missing seat number, or Information regarding incorrect pathways at the aforementioned event venue, or The presence of unclear identification marks, or, The seat designation is unclear. Includes, The verification apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that it is a verification apparatus.

25. Computers, Input data acquisition means for acquiring input data to be entered into a computer. Verification means for verifying the validity of the input data by performing a comparison process that compares the input data with the input data entered into the computer, It is designed to function as such. The aforementioned input data represents the seating arrangement at the event venue. A verification program characterized by the following features.

26. Computers An input data acquisition step to obtain input data for input into a computer, A verification step is performed to verify the validity of the input data by performing a comparison process that compares the input data with the input data entered into the computer. This is what does the following: The aforementioned input data represents the seating arrangement at the event venue. A verification method characterized by the following features.

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