Tourism telescope management system

Abstract

To perform the proper management of a sightseeing telescope 1 which allows not only a cash payment of a use charge, but also a use charge payment by electronic payment means, and further is arranged in each place.SOLUTION: When cash is inputted, a start signal is outputted from a cash settlement unit 10, and on the other hand, when a use charge is paid by an electronic settlement, a start signal is outputted from an electronic settlement unit 20. Then, a telescope operation unit 30 operates a sightseeing telescope 1 on the basis of these start signals. Also, a management server 200 for managing the sightseeing telescope 1 is arranged.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to a tourist telescope billing and management system that operates and stops tourist telescopes installed at tourist sites and places with beautiful scenery, and also handles various management functions. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, tourist telescopes installed at tourist spots and places with beautiful scenery are designed to be activated by inserting coins (cash) and to stop after a preset time has elapsed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Here, "activation" refers to a state in which a distant view is magnified and visible, and "stopping" refers to ending this visible state (the same applies hereinafter in this specification).

[0003] In recent years, various electronic payment methods using electronic money and two-dimensional codes such as QR codes (registered trademark) have rapidly spread in popularity, and it is now becoming possible to make payments using such electronic payment methods at vending machines for beverages, for example. Therefore, in order to meet user needs, it would be preferable for tourist telescopes to also allow payment of the usage fee by electronic payment means in addition to payment by cash. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-296268 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to provide a tourist telescope billing and management system that allows for payment of usage fees not only by cash, but also by electronic payment means, and further enables proper management of tourist telescopes installed in various locations. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention is a billing and management system for operating and stopping a tourist telescope and managing the tourist telescope, and in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the system comprises a management server for managing the tourist telescope and an electronic payment processing system for executing electronic payment processing, and is further characterized by comprising a cash payment unit that detects the insertion of cash and outputs a start signal, an electronic payment unit that cooperates with the electronic payment processing system to execute electronic payment processing and output a start signal, and a telescope operation unit that operates the tourist telescope based on the start signal output from the cash payment unit or the electronic payment unit.

[0007] According to the present invention having the above configuration, when cash is inserted, a start signal is output from the cash settlement unit, and when the usage fee is paid by electronic settlement, a start signal is output from the electronic settlement unit. The telescope operating unit operates the tourist telescope based on each of these start signals, so that the system can handle both payment of the usage fee by cash and payment of the usage fee by electronic settlement. Furthermore, since the present invention is provided with a management server for managing tourist telescopes, the management server can realize appropriate management of tourist telescopes installed at various locations.

[0008] Furthermore, the present invention can also be configured to include a cash storage unit that stores deposited cash, and the management server inputs detection data of cash deposit by the cash settlement unit via communication means, recognizes the amount of cash stored in the cash storage unit based on the detection data of cash deposit, and when the recognized amount of cash exceeds a predetermined threshold, transmits cash recovery information to a predetermined destination via communication means. With this configuration, it is possible to automatically and appropriately notify a manager or the like of the time to collect the cash stored in the cash storage unit.

[0009] The management server may include a memory unit that stores position data of tourist telescopes installed at various locations, and an installation position mapping unit that displays the positions of the tourist telescopes installed at various locations on map data based on the position data stored in the memory unit. With this configuration, the locations of tourist telescopes installed in various locations can be visually grasped on the map data.

[0010] In addition, the management server can have a payment conditions setting section that sets electronic payment conditions for activating and stopping the tourist telescope, and the electronic payment unit can be configured to receive the electronic payment conditions set in the payment conditions setting section via a communication means and execute electronic payment processing based on the electronic payment conditions. Such a configuration allows for a highly flexible operation of the tourist telescope.

[0011] Furthermore, the management server can also be configured to include a surrounding Internet information acquisition unit that acquires, from the Internet, Internet information relating to the surroundings of the installation positions of the tourist telescopes set up in various locations. With this configuration, tourist telescopes installed in various locations can be managed together with online information about the surrounding area of ​​their installation locations.

[0012] In addition, information acquisition sensors are installed near the tourist telescopes installed in various locations to acquire data about the surroundings of the telescopes, The management server may be configured to include a surrounding direct data acquisition unit that receives surrounding data acquired by an information acquisition sensor installed near the tourist telescope via communication means. With this configuration, tourist telescopes installed in various locations can be managed together with data on their surroundings.

[0013] In addition, the management server can be configured to include a sales data management unit that manages sales data for tourist telescopes installed at various locations, and a sales analysis unit that analyzes the correlation between the sales data for a specific tourist telescope managed by the sales data management unit and the internet information acquired by the surrounding internet information acquisition unit for that tourist telescope. With this configuration, it becomes possible to analyze sales data of tourist telescopes from multiple angles.

[0014] The management server may also be configured to include a sales data management unit that manages sales data for tourist telescopes installed at various locations, and a sales analysis unit that analyzes the relationship between the sales data for a specific tourist telescope managed by the sales data management unit and the surrounding data received by the surrounding direct data acquisition unit for that tourist telescope. Even with this configuration, it is possible to analyze the sales data of tourist telescopes from multiple angles.

[0015] Furthermore, it is preferable that the management server be configured to include an electronic payment conditions changing means for individually changing the electronic payment conditions set in the payment conditions setting section for the tourist telescopes installed at each location based on the analysis data by the sales analysis section. With this configuration, it becomes possible to change the electronic payment conditions (for example, the amount of the usage fee) for each tourist telescope installed in each location in response to changes in the environment, etc. Effect of the Invention

[0016] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to pay the usage fee not only by cash but also by electronic payment means, and furthermore, it is possible to realize the proper management of tourist telescopes installed at various locations. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing the overall structure of a tourist telescope billing and management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2( a ) is a schematic diagram showing the components near a telescope in a tourist telescope billing and management system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2( b ) is a block diagram of the same. [Diagram 3] 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a management server in a tourist telescope billing and management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall structure of the tourist telescope 1 billing and management system according to this embodiment. As shown in the figure, the tourist telescope 1 billing and management system is constructed with a component group 100 near the telescope, a management server 200, and an electronic payment processing system 300.

[0019] The tourist telescope 1 is installed in various places such as tourist spots and places with good scenery, and a component group 100 in the vicinity of the telescope is provided nearby. The component group 100 in the vicinity of the telescope includes the following components: a cash payment unit 10, an electronic payment unit 20, a telescope operating unit 30, an information acquisition sensor 40, and a communication unit 50. 2(a) and (b) are diagrams showing a component group 100 near the telescope. As shown in Fig. 2(a), each of these components is built into the main body of the tourist telescope 1 or installed near it.

[0020] The cash settlement unit 10 is a component having a function for operating the tourist telescope 1 by cash settlement. As shown in FIG. 2(b), the cash settlement unit 10 includes a cash detection sensor 11 and a start signal output unit 12. As shown in FIG. 2(a), the cash settlement unit 10 is provided with a cash insertion unit 13. When cash (e.g., coins) is inserted into the cash insertion unit 13, the cash detection sensor 11 built into the cash settlement unit 10 detects the inserted cash as shown in FIG. 2(b). Then, when the insertion of cash for a preset usage fee is detected, a start signal (trigger signal) is output from the start signal output unit 12.

[0021] Cash inserted into the cash insertion unit 13 is stored in the cash storage unit 14 built into the support unit of the tourist telescope 1. The amount (number) of cash stored in the cash storage unit 14 can be known from the number of times the cash detection sensor 11 detects the insertion of cash. Therefore, in this embodiment, every time a cash insertion is detected, the cash detection sensor 11 outputs detection data (detection signal) of the cash insertion and transmits it to the management server 200 via the communication unit 50. The management server 200 shown in FIG. 1 can recognize the amount of cash stored in the cash storage unit 14 based on this detection data of the cash insertion.

[0022] The electronic payment unit 20 is a component equipped with functions for operating the tourist telescope 1 with various electronic payments using electronic money, two-dimensional codes, etc. This electronic payment unit 20 executes electronic payment processing in cooperation with the electronic payment processing system 300 shown in Fig. 1. The electronic payment processing system 300 is constructed by each electronic payment company or institution, and the electronic payment unit 20 is equipped with functions required by the electronic payment processing system 300 of the electronic payment company or institution with which it has a contract in advance.

[0023] For example, in electronic payment processing system 300 using electronic money, a number of usage fees corresponding to operation times are displayed on display / operation screen 21, and the user selects one of the usage fees. Next, electronic payment data reading unit 22 reads electronic payment data from an electronic money card held over electronic payment data reading unit 22 by the user, and transmits the data to electronic payment processing system 300 via communication unit 50. Thereafter, when electronic payment unit 20 receives a payment notification sent from electronic payment processing system 300 via communication unit 50, start signal output unit 23 outputs a start signal (trigger signal) a number of times corresponding to the selected usage fee.

[0024] In an electronic payment processing system 300 that performs electronic payment processing by reading a two-dimensional code displayed on a mobile terminal 3 owned by a user, for example, a number of usage fees according to operation time are displayed on the display / operation screen 21, and the user selects one of the usage fees. Next, the electronic payment data reading unit 22 reads the two-dimensional code and transmits it from the communication unit 50 to the electronic payment processing system 300. After that, when the electronic payment unit 20 receives a payment notification sent from the electronic payment processing system 300, the start signal output unit 23 outputs a start signal (trigger signal) a number of times according to the selected usage fee.

[0025] In addition, in an electronic payment processing system 300 that performs electronic payment processing by having a mobile terminal 3 owned by a user read a two-dimensional code prepared in advance for electronic payment processing of the tourist telescope 1, for example, a two-dimensional code is displayed on the display / operation screen 21 and read by the mobile terminal 3 owned by the user. Next, the usage fee is input into the mobile terminal 3, which is then transmitted to the electronic payment processing system 300. Note that, if the usage fee is fixed, the two-dimensional code may also contain information about the usage fee, eliminating the need for the user to input the usage fee.

[0026] As shown in Fig. 1, data sent from the mobile terminal 3 is sent to the electronic payment processing system 300 via the data communication network 2. A series of operation procedures can also be displayed on the display / operation screen 21. When the electronic payment unit 20 subsequently receives a payment notification sent from the electronic payment processing system 300, it outputs a start signal (trigger signal) from the start signal output section 23 a number of times corresponding to the usage fee paid.

[0027] The display / operation screen 21 and the electronic payment data reading unit 22 are controlled by the control unit 24 to execute the required processing.

[0028] The telescope operation unit 30 has a function of operating the tourist telescope 1 based on a start signal output from the cash payment unit 10 or the electronic payment unit 20. As shown in FIG. 2(b), the telescope operation unit 30 includes an operation signal output unit 31, an operation / stop unit 32, and a timer 33. The activation signal output unit 31 is composed of an OR circuit, and outputs an activation signal to the activation / stop unit 32 when a start signal is input from either the cash settlement unit 10 or the electronic settlement unit 20. When the start signal is input, the operation / stop unit 32 starts the timer 33 and opens the shutter of the tourist telescope 1 to enable the scenery to be seen. The operation / stop unit 32 continues the operation state for the time set by the timer 33, and when that time has elapsed, closes the shutter to put the tourist telescope 1 in a stopped state (i.e., a state in which the scenery cannot be seen).

[0029] When the start signal is output multiple times from the cash settlement unit 10 or the electronic settlement unit 20, the time setting of the timer 33 (that is, the operating time of the sightseeing telescope 1) is extended according to the number of outputs.

[0030] The information acquisition sensor 40 includes various sensors for acquiring data on the surroundings of the tourist telescope 1. For example, the information acquisition sensor 40 is configured to incorporate a temperature sensor 41 and a humidity sensor 42, detect the temperature and humidity of the place where the tourist telescope 1 is installed, and transmit the detected data as surrounding data to the management server 200 via the communication unit 50. Based on the surrounding data from the information acquisition sensor 40, the management server 200 shown in FIG. 1 can grasp the surrounding environment of the tourist telescope 1 installed at each location.

[0031] Next, the configuration of the management server 200 will be described with reference to FIG. The management server 200 has various functions for managing the tourist telescope 1, and includes the following components: a central processing unit 60, an operation unit 61, a display unit 62, a payment condition setting unit 63, a cash collection notification unit 64, a location data memory unit 65, an installation location mapping unit 66, a surrounding Internet information acquisition unit 67, a surrounding direct data acquisition unit 68, a sales data management unit 69, a sales analysis unit 70, a tourist telescope function monitoring unit 71, and a communication unit 72.

[0032] The central processing unit 60 has a function to control each component of the management server 200 and a function to execute various arithmetic processing. The operation unit 61 is a component that allows the administrator to operate the management server 200, and is composed of a keyboard, a mouse, etc. The display unit 62 is composed of a liquid crystal display, etc., and can display various data and operation screens.

[0033] The payment condition setting section 63 sets electronic payment conditions for activating and deactivating the tourist telescope 1, and the electronic payment conditions are transmitted to the electronic payment unit 20 shown in Fig. 2(b) via the communication sections 72 and 50. In the electronic payment unit 20, the control section 24 executes electronic payment processing based on the received electronic payment conditions. As the electronic payment conditions, for example, a usage fee for the tourist telescope 1 is set. This usage fee can be set at a discounted rate during an event period, for example, so that the tourist telescope 1 can be used at a low price, or the usage fee can be set at a discounted rate according to the operation time. This allows for a high degree of flexibility in the operation of the tourist telescope 1.

[0034] The cash collection notification unit 64 has a function of notifying a manager or the like of collection information of cash stored in the cash storage unit 14 shown in Fig. 2(a). As described above, every time the cash detection sensor 11 shown in Fig. 2(b) detects a cash deposit, the cash detection sensor 11 sends detection data (detection signal) of the cash deposit to the management server 200. The cash collection notification unit 64 can recognize the amount of cash stored in the cash storage unit 14 based on this detection data of the cash deposit. Further, in the cash collection notification unit 64, a threshold value corresponding to the amount of cash stored in the cash storage unit 14 that should be collected is preset.

[0035] When the amount of cash stored in the cash storage unit 14 exceeds the threshold value, cash collection information is sent via the communication unit 72 to a preset destination (e.g., the administrator's email address). In this way, the function of the cash collection notification unit 64 makes it possible to automatically and appropriately notify the manager or the like of the time to collect the cash stored in the cash storage unit 14. Based on the cash collection information sent to the management computer 4, the manager collects the cash from the cash storage unit 14 of the corresponding tourist telescope 1.

[0036] The position data storage unit 65 stores position data of the tourist telescopes 1 installed at various locations. The installation position mapping unit 66 has a function of displaying the positions of the tourist telescopes 1 installed at various locations on map data, based on the position data stored in the position data storage unit 65. The map data on which the positions of the tourist telescopes 1 are mapped can be displayed and viewed on the display unit 62. This allows the positions of the tourist telescopes 1 installed at various locations to be visually grasped on the map data.

[0037] The surrounding internet information acquisition unit 67 has a function of automatically acquiring internet information about the surroundings of the installation position of the tourist telescope 1 installed at various locations from the Internet 2. Note that the operator can also manually search to acquire internet information about the surroundings of the installation position of the tourist telescope 1 and store it in the surrounding internet information acquisition unit 67. The acquired internet information may include, for example, the weather, climate, temperature and humidity at the location where the tourist telescope 1 is installed, event information at tourist spots, traffic information, and the like. This makes it possible to manage tourist telescopes 1 installed in various locations together with online information about the surrounding area of ​​their installation locations.

[0038] The surrounding direct data acquisition unit 68 stores the surrounding data of the tourist telescope 1 sent from the information acquisition sensor 40 shown in Fig. 2(b). This makes it possible to manage the tourist telescopes 1 installed in various places together with their surrounding data.

[0039] The sales data management unit 69 has a function of managing the sales data of the tourist telescopes 1 installed at various locations. For example, the sales data management unit 69 accumulates the detection data (detection signal) of cash insertion sent from the cash detection sensor 11 to grasp the sales from cash payments. It also grasps the sales from electronic payments from the electronic payment data sent from the electronic payment processing system 300. These sales data are stored in the sales data management unit 69.

[0040] The sales analysis unit 70 has the function of selecting a specific tourist telescope 1 as the subject of analysis, and analyzing the correlation between the sales data of the subject of analysis managed by the sales data management unit 69 and the internet information of the subject of analysis acquired by the surrounding internet information acquisition unit 67 and the surrounding data of the subject of analysis stored in the surrounding direct data acquisition unit 68. For example, it is possible to understand the tendency of sales of the tourist telescope 1 being analyzed to increase or decrease depending on the weather, temperature, and humidity, as well as the tendency of sales to increase or decrease depending on events being held at tourist destinations and traffic volume. This makes it possible to analyze the sales data of the tourist telescope 1 from multiple angles, which can be useful for operating the tourist telescope 1.

[0041] In this embodiment, the central processing unit 60 has a function as an electronic payment condition changing means for individually changing the electronic payment conditions set in the payment condition setting unit 63. That is, the central processing unit 60 changes the electronic payment conditions set in the payment condition setting unit 63 for each tourist telescope 1 installed at each location, based on the analysis data by the sales analysis unit 70. This makes it possible to appropriately change the usage fee for the tourist telescope 1 depending on, for example, external factors, season, time of day, weather conditions, etc., thereby improving user satisfaction and promoting the use of the tourist telescope 1.

[0042] As described above, the electronic payment processing system 300 is constructed by an electronic payment company or institution, and utilizes the system of the electronic payment company or institution with which the company or institution has a contract in advance.

[0043] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, in FIG. 1, the electronic payment processing system 300 and the electronic payment unit 20 are configured to transmit and receive data via the management server 200, but it is also possible to transmit and receive data directly between the electronic payment processing system 300 and the electronic payment unit 20 without going through the management server 200. In addition, in FIG. 1, the communication unit 50 in the component group 100 near the telescope, the management server 200, and the electronic payment processing system 300 are connected by a dedicated data communication line, but this is not limited to this, and they can also be connected via a general-purpose data communication network such as the Internet 2. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 1: Tourist telescope, 2: Data communication network / Internet, 3: Mobile terminal, 4: Management computer, 10: cash settlement unit, 11: cash detection sensor, 12: start signal output unit, 13: cash insertion unit, 14: cash storage unit, 20: electronic payment unit, 21: display / operation screen, 22: electronic payment data reading unit, 23: start signal output unit, 24: control unit, 30: telescope operation unit, 31: operation signal output unit, 32: operation / stop unit, 33: timer, 40: information acquisition sensor, 41: temperature sensor, 42: humidity sensor, 50: Communications Department, 60: central processing unit, 61: operation unit, 62: display unit, 63: payment condition setting unit, 64: cash collection notification unit, 65: position data storage unit, 66: installation position mapping unit, 67: surrounding internet information acquisition unit, 68: surrounding direct data acquisition unit, 69: sales data management unit, 70: sales analysis unit, 71: tourist telescope function monitoring unit, 72: communication unit, 100: A group of components near a telescope; 200: A management server; 300: An electronic payment processing system;

Claims

1. A management system for operating and stopping a tourist telescope and for managing the tourist telescope, comprising: a management server for managing the tourist telescope; An electronic payment processing system for executing electronic payment processing; an electronic payment unit that cooperates with the electronic payment processing system to execute electronic payment processing and output a start signal; a telescope operating unit that operates the tourist telescope based on a start signal output from the electronic payment unit; Equipped with The electronic payment processing system is configured to allow a user to select a usage fee; the electronic payment unit outputs a number of start signals according to the usage fee; 13. A tourist telescope management system, wherein the telescope operating unit is configured to extend an operating time according to the number of start signals.

2. The tourist telescope management system according to claim 1, characterized in that the management server includes a memory unit that stores position data of the tourist telescopes installed at various locations, and an installation position mapping unit that displays the positions of the tourist telescopes installed at various locations on map data based on the position data stored in the memory unit.

3. 3. A tourist telescope management system according to claim 1, further comprising a display screen for displaying a two-dimensional code that can be read by a mobile terminal.

4. A management system for operating and stopping a tourist telescope and for managing the tourist telescope, comprising: a management server for managing the tourist telescope; a cash settlement unit that detects the insertion of cash and outputs a start signal; a telescope operating unit that operates the tourist telescope based on a start signal output from the cash settlement unit; A cash storage unit for storing inserted cash, The management server receives detection data of cash deposit by the cash settlement unit via a communication means, recognizes the amount of cash stored in the cash storage unit based on the detection data of cash deposit, and when the recognized amount of cash exceeds a predetermined threshold, transmits cash collection information to a predetermined destination via the communication means.

5. A management system for operating and stopping a tourist telescope and for managing the tourist telescope, comprising: a management server for managing the tourist telescope; An electronic payment processing system for executing electronic payment processing; an electronic payment unit that cooperates with the electronic payment processing system to execute electronic payment processing and output a start signal; a telescope operating unit that operates the tourist telescope based on a start signal output from the electronic payment unit; The management server is a tourist telescope management system characterized in that it includes: a surrounding internet information acquisition unit that acquires internet information regarding the surroundings of the installation locations of the tourist telescopes installed at various locations from the Internet; a sales data management unit that manages sales data for the tourist telescopes installed at various locations; and a sales analysis unit that analyzes the correlation between sales data for a specific tourist telescope managed by the sales data management unit and the internet information acquired by the surrounding internet information acquisition unit for that tourist telescope.

6. The management server has a payment condition setting unit that sets electronic payment conditions for activating and deactivating the tourist telescope, the electronic payment unit is configured to receive the electronic payment conditions set in the payment condition setting unit via a communication means, and execute electronic payment processing based on the electronic payment conditions; The tourist telescope management system according to claim 5, further characterized in that the management server is provided with an electronic payment conditions changing means for individually changing the electronic payment conditions set in the payment conditions setting unit for the tourist telescopes installed at each location based on the analysis data by the sales analysis unit.

7. A management system for operating and stopping a tourist telescope and for managing the tourist telescope, comprising: a management server for managing the tourist telescope; An electronic payment processing system for executing electronic payment processing; an electronic payment unit that cooperates with the electronic payment processing system to execute electronic payment processing and output a start signal; a telescope operating unit that operates the tourist telescope based on a start signal output from the electronic payment unit; In addition, an information acquisition sensor is installed near each of the tourist telescopes installed at various locations to acquire data about the surroundings of the tourist telescopes; A tourist telescope management system characterized in that the management server includes a surrounding direct data acquisition unit that receives the surrounding data acquired by the information acquisition sensor installed in the vicinity of the tourist telescope via a communication means.

8. The tourist telescope management system described in claim 7, characterized in that the management server includes a sales data management unit that manages sales data of the tourist telescopes installed at various locations, and a sales analysis unit that analyzes the relationship between the sales data for a specific tourist telescope managed by the sales data management unit and the surrounding data received by the surrounding direct data acquisition unit for that tourist telescope.

9. The management server has a payment condition setting unit that sets electronic payment conditions for activating and deactivating the tourist telescope, the electronic payment unit is configured to receive the electronic payment conditions set in the payment condition setting unit via a communication means, and execute electronic payment processing based on the electronic payment conditions; The tourist telescope management system according to claim 8, further characterized in that the management server is provided with an electronic payment conditions changing means for individually changing the electronic payment conditions set in the payment conditions setting unit for the tourist telescopes installed at each location based on the analysis data by the sales analysis unit.

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