Coupon and Season Ticket System

Abstract

To provide a ticket and commuter pass system, a terminal, and a server that easily prevent unauthorized use of taxi commuter passes and tickets, and allows use of commuter passes and tickets without prior reservation.SOLUTION: A driver enters a control number displayed on a coupon or a commuter pass using a numeric keypad 13 connected to a taximeter 2. This allows the control number displayed on the coupon or the commuter pass to be entered into the taximeter 2. The taximeter 2 transmits the entered control number to a server 4. The server 4 receives the control number. The server 4 authenticates the received control number and sends a valid / invalid signal, which is the result of the authentication, and personal information stored in a DB 42 associated with the control number. The taximeter 2 receives the valid / invalid signal and personal information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a ticket coupon / season ticket system, a terminal, and a server.

Background Art

[0002] From November 30, 2020, the "flat-rate fare" for taxis was introduced and the acceptance of applications began. The "flat-rate fare" corresponds to the season ticket / ticket coupon for taxis. At present, the season ticket / ticket coupon for taxis is printed on paper and handed to customers, and it is necessary to hand one ticket coupon at a time to the driver or show the season ticket when taking a taxi. For this reason, there has been a risk of forgery and unauthorized use of the season ticket / ticket coupon.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a ticket coupon / season ticket system that can easily suppress unauthorized use of taxi season tickets / ticket coupons. to It is to provide.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] In order to achieve the above-described object, the ticket coupon / season ticket system according to the present invention is characterized by the following [1] to 4 . [1] A ticket coupon / season ticket system for using a taxi ticket coupon or season ticket, comprising a terminal and a server that communicates with the terminal, The terminal has an input unit into which identification information displayed on the ticket coupon or the season ticket is input, a first transmission unit that transmits the identification information input to the input unit to the server, and a first reception unit that receives an authentication result of the identification information transmitted from the server. The server includes a second receiving unit that receives the identification information, an authentication unit that authenticates the received identification information, and a second transmitting unit that transmits the authentication result of the authentication unit. The server has a third transmitting unit that transmits the personal information of the commutation ticket user stored in association with the received identification information, and does not transmit the personal information of the limited-use ticket user stored in association with the received identification information. The terminal has a third receiving unit that receives the personal information transmitted from the server. do , The server has a sixth transmission unit that transmits the contract period of the ticket or the season ticket stored in association with the received identification information. The terminal has a sixth reception unit that receives the contract period. The terminal determines whether the current position of the taxi is within the contract period based on the received contract period. When the current position is outside the contract period, the terminal obtains the direction and distance to the contract period with respect to the current position, and displays the obtained direction and distance to the contract period on a screen provided in the terminal. When the current position is within the contract period, the terminal displays on the screen that it is within the contract period. It is a limited-use ticket / season ticket system. [2] The limited-use ticket / season ticket system according to [1], wherein the terminal is composed of a taximeter that calculates taxi fares. It is a limited-use ticket / season ticket system. [3] The limited-use ticket / season ticket system according to [1] or [2], wherein the identification information is an administrative number. wherein the input unit is connected to a numeric keypad capable of performing a numeric input operation. It is a limited-use ticket / season ticket system. [4] The limited-use ticket / season ticket system according to [2], wherein the terminal is connected to a printing unit for printing receipts, and includes a fourth transmitting unit that transmits a ticket-issuing signal indicating that when a ticket-issuing operation for the limited-use ticket or the season ticket is performed, to the server, a fourth receiving unit that receives the identification information of the limited-use ticket or the season ticket transmitted from the server, and a printing control unit that causes the printing unit to print the limited-use ticket or the season ticket on which the identification information received by the fourth receiving unit is displayed. The server includes a fifth receiving unit that receives the ticket-issuing signal, and a fifth transmitting unit that acquires the identification information in response to the reception of the ticket-issuing signal and transmits the acquired identification information. It is a ticket - coupon / season - ticket system 。

[0005] According to the ticket - coupon / season - ticket system with the configuration of [1] above, when the terminal transmits the identification information displayed on the ticket - coupon / season - ticket, the server transmits the authentication result of the identification information to the terminal. Thereby, the illegal use of taxi tickets - coupons or season - tickets can be suppressed. Furthermore, according to the ticket - coupon / season - ticket system with the configuration of [1] above, since personal information is transmitted from the server to the terminal, a taxi driver can confirm the personal information, and the illegal use of season - tickets can be suppressed. Also, since authentication can be performed inside the vehicle, this system, which was previously only available through phone reservations, can now be used without prior reservation. Furthermore, according to the ticket / season ticket system having the configuration of [1] above, since the terminal notifies whether the current position of the taxi is within the contract period, it is possible to suppress the use of tickets or season tickets outside the contract period.

[0006] According to the ticket - coupon / season - ticket system with the configuration of [2] above, the terminal is composed of a taxi meter. Thereby, the identification information can be transmitted to the server using an existing taxi meter.

[0008] The above 3 According to the ticket - coupon / season - ticket system with the configuration of ], the identification information can be input using an existing numeric keypad connected to the terminal.

[0009] The above 4 According to the ticket - coupon / season - ticket system with the configuration of ], the ticket - coupon / season - ticket can be issued using a printing unit for printing receipts connected to the terminal. Thereby, the ticket - coupon / season - ticket can be issued inside the taxi.

Advantages of the Invention

[0011] According to the present invention, a ticket - coupon / season - ticket system that can easily suppress the illegal use of taxi season - tickets and tickets - coupons to can be provided.

[0012] The above is a brief description of the present invention. Further, the details of the present invention will be further clarified by reading through the embodiments for carrying out the invention described below (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0014] Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the respective drawings.

[0015] The ticket and season ticket system 1 of this embodiment is a system for using tickets and season tickets in taxis. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the ticket and season ticket system 1 of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the ticket and season ticket system 1 includes a taximeter 2 (terminal), a terminal 3, and a server 4 that can communicate with the taximeter 2 and the terminal 3 via the Internet communication network 10.

[0016] The taximeter 2 is mounted on a taxi vehicle and calculates and displays the fare. In this embodiment, the taximeter 2 is used to issue taxi tickets and season tickets and to authenticate the tickets and season tickets presented by users. As shown in FIG. 2, the taximeter 2 includes an interface (I / F) 21 as a plurality of input parts for connecting to external devices, a communication part 22, an operation part 23, a display part 24, an RTC 25, and a μCOM 26. In this embodiment, the taximeter 2 is connected to a GNSS receiver 11, a navigation device 12, a numeric keypad 13, and a printer 14 as a printing part via the I / F 21.

[0017] The GNSS receiver 11 receives radio waves transmitted from a plurality of artificial satellites as is well known, obtains the current position, and outputs it to the μCOM 26 described later. The navigation device 12 is connected to the GNSS receiver 11 and displays the current position obtained by the GNSS receiver 11 on a map. Further, when the navigation device 12 sets a destination by operating the operation part, it displays the route to the destination on the map. The numeric keypad 13 is connected to the taximeter 2 for inputting advance payments such as highway tolls. The numeric keypad 13 has buttons assigned with numbers from "0" to "9", and numbers can be input by operating these buttons. The printer 14 is connected to the taximeter 2 for printing receipts and the like.

[0018] The communication unit 22 is composed of circuits, antennas, etc. for connecting to the Internet communication network 10. As shown in FIG. 1, the operation unit 23 has operation buttons and a touch panel. The touch panel is provided on the display unit 24 described later, detects which position of the display unit 24 is touched, and outputs it to the μCOM26. The display unit 24 displays fares and the like. The RTC 25 measures the current time.

[0019] The μCOM26 is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that operates according to a program stored in a memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a ROM (Read Only Memory), and is responsible for controlling the entire taxi meter 2. The μCOM26 has an input port for inputting a vehicle speed pulse signal representing the speed of the vehicle. The vehicle speed pulse signal is a signal output according to the rotation of the wheels. The μCOM26 calculates the fare from the travel distance obtained from the vehicle speed pulse signal according to the operation of the operation unit 23 and the travel time measured by the RTC 25.

[0020] The terminal 3 is composed of a smartphone, a tablet, etc. The terminal 3 may be the user's own terminal for taxi tickets and monthly passes, or may be a terminal owned by a taxi company and installed in a taxi. In this embodiment, the terminal 3 is used to issue taxi tickets and monthly passes and input purchase information described later in advance. As shown in FIG. 3, the terminal 3 has a communication unit 31, a camera 32, a display unit 33, a touch panel 34, and a μCOM35. The communication unit 31 is composed of circuits, antennas, etc. for connecting to the Internet communication network 10.

[0021] The camera 32 is built into the terminal 3 and can take pictures. The display unit 33 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like and displays various types of information. The touch panel 34 is provided on the display unit 33, detects which position of the display unit 33 has been touched, and outputs it to the μCOM 35. The μCOM 35 is composed of a CPU equipped with a memory such as a RAM and a ROM, and operates according to a program stored in the memory, controlling the entire terminal 3.

[0022] The server 4 is owned by a company that operates or provides operational support for the ticket and season ticket system 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the server 4 has a communication unit 41, a database (DB) 42, and a μCOM 43. The communication unit 41 is composed of a circuit or the like for connecting to the Internet communication network 10. The DB 42 stores management numbers (identification information) of tickets and season tickets, purchase information input from the terminal 3, and the like. The μCOM 43 is composed of a CPU equipped with a memory such as a RAM and a ROM, and controls the entire server 4.

[0023] Next, the operation of the ticket and season ticket system 1 having the above-described configuration will be described. As for the issuance of tickets and season tickets, as an example, there are two methods: 1) a method of starting the TAXI-Cloud application on the terminal 3 to issue WEB tickets and WEB season tickets (WEB issuance), and 2) a method of a taxi driver issuing paper tickets and season tickets from the printer 14 (in-vehicle issuance).

[0024] First, the operation of the multiple-ride ticket / season ticket system 1 at the time of WEB ticket issuance will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 7. The operator starts the TAXI-Cloud app using the terminal 3. The operator may be a passenger or a taxi driver who listens to the passenger's request and operates on behalf of the passenger. When purchasing a WEB multiple-ride ticket, the operator operates the terminal 3, selects the purchase of a WEB multiple-ride ticket, and inputs multiple-ride ticket purchase information including the contract period, personal information, type of multiple-ride ticket (day / night type), payment method, etc. Note that personal information is information that can identify the user, such as name, gender, date of birth, etc. As personal information, a photo of the user may be allowed to be input. Also, if the multiple-ride ticket can be used by anyone, personal information may not be included in the multiple-ride ticket purchase information. Also, if there is only one type of multiple-ride ticket, the type of multiple-ride ticket may not be included in the multiple-ride ticket purchase information. Also, as the payment method, in this embodiment, it is possible to select either online settlement or payment in the taxi.

[0025] Also, when purchasing a WEB season ticket, the operator operates the terminal 3, selects the purchase of a WEB season ticket, and inputs season ticket purchase information including the contract period, start date / usage period, personal information, type of season ticket (day / night type), payment method, etc. Note that if there is only one type of season ticket, the type of season ticket may not be included in the season ticket purchase information.

[0026] After that, when the operator performs a ticket issuing operation, μCOM33 of the terminal 3 (hereinafter abbreviated as the terminal 3) transmits the input ticket purchase information or season ticket purchase information and the ticket issuing signal to the server 4 (corresponding to S1 and S31). When μCOM35 of the server 4 (hereinafter abbreviated as the server 4) receives the ticket issuing signal for the ticket, it transmits the amount, expiration date, and available time (different for day / night types) corresponding to the received ticket purchase information to the terminal 3 (corresponding to S2). The terminal 3 displays the received amount, expiration date, and available time. On the other hand, when the server 4 receives the ticket issuing signal for the season ticket, it transmits the amount, validity period (= start date of use / usage period), restricted number of times, personal information, and available time corresponding to the received season ticket purchase information to the terminal 3 (corresponding to S32). If there is no restriction on the number of times for the season ticket, the server 4 does not have to transmit the restricted number of times. The terminal 3 displays the received amount, validity period, restricted number of times, personal information, and available time. After that, when the user confirms the information displayed on the terminal 3 and performs a confirmation operation, the terminal 3 transmits a confirmation signal to the server 4 (corresponding to S3 and S33).

[0027] When receiving the confirmation signal, if online settlement is selected as the payment method, the server 4 transmits a payment instruction signal for the fee to the terminal 3 (corresponding to S4 and S34). When receiving the payment instruction signal, the terminal 3 displays the payment instruction for the fee. The operator operates the terminal 3 according to the payment instruction for the fee, inputs information such as credit card information, and when the payment is completed, the terminal 3 automatically transmits a payment completion signal to the server 4 (corresponding to S5 and S35).

[0028] When the server 4 receives the payment completion signal, it acquires the management number and associates the management number with the commutation ticket purchase information or the season ticket purchase information, and the expiration date or the validity period, and stores them in the DB 42. In the present embodiment, an example in which the server 4 acquires the management numbers corresponding to the number of commutation tickets will be described. Thereafter, the server 4 transmits the commutation ticket information or the season ticket information, the receipt information, and the contract information to the terminal 3 (corresponding to S6 and S36). The commutation ticket information includes the management number, the contract period, the expiration date, and the available time. The season ticket information includes the management number, the contract period, the validity period, and the available time. Note that as the commutation ticket information and the season ticket information, it is sufficient that at least the management number is included, and the contract period and the like may not be included.

[0029] Note that when the inside of the taxi is selected as the payment method, the server 4 acquires the exchange number and associates the exchange number with the commutation ticket purchase information or the season ticket purchase information, and the expiration date or the validity period, and stores them in the DB 42.

[0030] Thereafter, the server 4 transmits the exchange ticket information to the terminal 3 (corresponding to S9 and S39). The exchange ticket information for the commutation ticket includes the exchange number, the contract period, the expiration date, and the available time. The exchange information for the season ticket includes the exchange number, the contract period, the validity period, and the available time. Note that as the exchange information, it is sufficient that at least the exchange number is included, and the contract period and the like may not be included. Further, each time the server 4 receives a display request signal for the WEB exchange ticket from the terminal 3 (corresponding to S10 and S40), the server 4 transmits the above exchange ticket information to the terminal 3 (corresponding to S11 and S41) so that the terminal 3 can display the exchange ticket information (that is, the WEB exchange ticket).

[0031] When the user wants to purchase a ticket book or a commuter pass when getting in or out of a taxi, the user notifies the terminal 3 of the intention, and the terminal 3 displays a web exchange ticket. The taxi driver operates the numeric keypad 13 to input the exchange number displayed on the web exchange ticket and performs a ticket issuance operation. When the ticket issuance operation is performed, the taxi meter 2 functions as a fourth transmission unit and transmits the exchange number and the ticket issuance signal to the server 4 (corresponding to S12 and S42). The server 4 functions as a fifth reception unit and, when receiving the ticket issuance signal, reads out the ticket book purchase information or the commuter pass purchase information associated with the exchange number.

[0032] After that, when the server 4 receives a ticket issuance signal for a ticket book, the server 4 transmits the amount, the expiration date, and the available time according to the read ticket book purchase information to the taxi meter 2 (corresponding to S13). When the server 4 receives a ticket issuance signal for a commuter pass, the server 4 transmits the amount, the expiration date, the limited number of times, the personal information, and the available time according to the read commuter pass purchase information to the taxi meter 2 (corresponding to S43). The taxi meter 2 displays the information received from the server 4 for the user to confirm. After that, when the taxi driver operates the numeric keypad 13 or the operation unit 23 to perform a confirmation operation, the taxi meter 2 transmits a confirmation signal to the server 4 (corresponding to S14 and S44).

[0033] When receiving the confirmation signal, the server 4 transmits a fare payment instruction signal to the taxi meter 2 (corresponding to S15 and S45). When receiving the payment instruction signal, the taxi meter 2 displays a fare payment instruction. After that, when the fare is paid in cash, by credit card, etc., the driver operates the numeric keypad 13 or the operation unit 23 to transmit a payment completion signal to the server 4 (corresponding to S16 and S46). When receiving the payment completion signal, the server 4 acquires the management number and associates the management number with the ticket book purchase information or the commuter pass purchase information and the expiration date or the validity period and stores them in the DB 42.

[0034] Thereafter, the server 4 functions as a fifth transmission unit and transmits the coupon information or the season ticket information, the contract information, and the ticket issuance instruction signal to the taximeter 2 and the terminal 3 (corresponding to S17 and S47). The coupon information and the season ticket information are the same as those transmitted corresponding to S6 and S36 described above and include a management number. The taximeter 2 and the terminal 3 function as fourth reception units and receive the coupon information or the season ticket information and the contract information. In addition, the taximeter 2 also receives the ticket issuance instruction signal. When receiving the ticket issuance instruction signal, the taximeter 2 displays that it is possible to issue a coupon or a season ticket. If the taxi driver wishes, the printer 14 is operated to print a coupon or a season ticket on which the coupon information or the season ticket information is described from the printer 14.

[0035] In addition, the server 4 transmits the coupon information and the season ticket information to the terminal 3 associated with the exchange ticket number (corresponding to S18 and S48). The coupon information is the same as that in S17, and the season ticket information is the same as that in S47.

[0036] When the terminal 3 receives the coupon information or the season ticket information, it displays this information. In addition, every time the server 4 receives a display request signal for the WEB coupon or the WEB season ticket from the terminal 3 (corresponding to S7 and S37), the server 4 transmits the coupon information or the season ticket information to the terminal 3 (corresponding to S8 and S38) so that the terminal 3 can display the coupon information (i.e., the WEB coupon) and the season ticket information (i.e., the WEB season ticket).

[0037] Next, 2) The operation of the coupon / season ticket system 1 at the time of in-vehicle ticket issuance will be described. As examples of the above-described method of inputting the coupon purchase information or the season ticket purchase information, there are two methods: 3) a method of inputting using the taximeter 2 and 4) a method of inputting using the terminal 3. First, the case of 3) will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. The user conveys the intention to purchase a coupon or a season ticket when boarding or alighting from the taxi, and the coupon purchase information or the season ticket purchase information. The coupon purchase information includes a contract period, personal information, and the type of coupon. The season ticket purchase information includes a contract period, start date / usage period, personal information, and the type of season ticket.

[0038] The taxi driver operates the numeric keypad 13 and the operation unit 23 to input the ticket purchase information or the season ticket purchase information, and performs a ticket issuing operation. When the ticket issuing operation is performed, the μCOM26 of the taximeter 2 (hereinafter abbreviated as the taximeter 2) functions as a fourth transmission unit, and transmits the input ticket purchase information or season ticket purchase information and the ticket issuing signal to the server 4 (corresponding to S19 and S39). The server 4 functions as a fifth receiving unit. When receiving the ticket issuing signal of the ticket, the server 4 transmits the amount, expiration date, and available time corresponding to the received ticket purchase information to the taximeter 2 (corresponding to S20). The taximeter 2 displays the received amount, expiration date, and available time.

[0039] On the other hand, when the server 4 receives the ticket issuing signal of the season ticket, the server 4 transmits the amount, validity period, limited number of times, personal information, and available time corresponding to the received season ticket purchase information (corresponding to S40). The taximeter 2 displays the received amount, validity period, limited number of times, personal information, and available time. After that, when the taxi driver operates the numeric keypad 13 and the operation unit 23 to perform a confirmation operation, the taximeter 2 transmits a confirmation signal to the server 4 (corresponding to S21 and S41).

[0040] When receiving the confirmation signal, the server 4 transmits a payment instruction signal to the taximeter 2 (corresponding to S22 and S42). When receiving the payment instruction signal, the taximeter 2 displays the payment instruction for the fare. After that, when the payment of the fare is completed with cash, a credit card, or the like, the driver operates the numeric keypad 13 and the operation unit 23 to transmit a payment completion signal to the server 4 (S23, S43). When receiving the payment completion signal, the server 4 acquires the management number and associates the management number with the ticket purchase information or the season ticket purchase information and the expiration date or the validity period, and stores them in the DB42.

[0041] After that, the server 4 functions as a fifth transmission unit and transmits the coupon information or the season ticket information, the contract information, and the ticket issuance instruction signal to the taximeter 2 (corresponding to S24 and S44). The coupon information and the season ticket information are the same as those transmitted in S6 and S36 described above and include the acquired management number. The taximeter 2 functions as a fourth reception unit and receives the coupon information or the season ticket information, the contract information, and the ticket issuance instruction signal. When receiving the ticket issuance instruction signal, the taximeter 2 performs a display instructing the issuance of the coupon or the season ticket. Note that the ticket issuance instruction signal for the coupon includes the number of coupon sheets information, and the taximeter 2 also displays the number of coupon sheets. Along with this, when the taxi driver operates the printer 14, the taximeter 2 functions as a print control unit and causes the printer 14 to print the coupon or the season ticket on which the coupon information or the season ticket information is described.

[0042] Next, the case of 4) will be described. The operator starts the TAXI-Cloud app using the terminal 3. The operator issues a WEB exchange coupon in the same manner as in the case of 1) (S9 to S11, S39 to S41). After that, the user shows the WEB exchange coupon to the taxi driver and causes the operations of S12 to S17 and S42 to S47 to be performed between the server 4 and the taximeter 2, and has the taximeter 2 print the coupon or the season ticket on the printer 14.

[0043] In the above-described embodiment, the user could choose either online settlement or payment in the taxi as the payment for the season ticket. Also, the taximeter 2 issued paper coupons and season tickets, but this is not the only case. Payment and ticket issuance may be performed at a store such as a convenience store entrusted with the payment business by the taxi company. In this case, the terminal installed at the convenience store communicates with the server 4 instead of the taximeter 2 to perform payment and the issuance of coupons and season tickets. Also, when performing online settlement, the user may be able to print and use a paper coupon or season ticket from the printer owned by the user.

[0044] Next, the operation of the ticket and season ticket system 1 when using the issued ticket and season ticket as described above will be described with reference to FIG. 9. First, when a user rides in a taxi, the user presents a paper or web ticket or season ticket to the taxi driver. The taxi driver inputs the management number displayed on the ticket or season ticket into the numeric keypad 13. When the management number is input, the taxi meter 2 functions as a first transmission unit and transmits the management number to the server 4 (S100).

[0045] The server 4 functions as a second receiving unit and, when receiving the management number, functions as an authentication unit to authenticate the received management number. Specifically, if a valid management number that matches the received management number is stored in the DB 42, the server 4 determines that it is a valid management number, and if a valid management number that matches the received management number is not stored in the DB 42, the server 4 determines that it is an invalid management number.

[0046] When the server 4 determines that the management number is invalid (N in S101), the server 4 functions as a second transmission unit and transmits an invalid signal (authentication result) including the reason for invalidity (illegal number, used number, or exceeded limit number) to the taxi meter 2 (S102). The taxi meter 2 functions as a first receiving unit and, when receiving the invalid signal, displays the reason for invalidity. Thereby, the taxi driver and the user can know that the ticket or season ticket cannot be used.

[0047] On the other hand, when the server 4 determines that the management number is valid (Y in S101), the server 4 functions as a second transmission unit, a third transmission unit, and a fourth transmission unit and transmits a valid signal (authentication result) (S103). In the case of a ticket, the valid signal includes the amount (paid), contract period, remaining number of times, expiration date, type of ticket, and available time corresponding to the read ticket purchase information. In the case of a season ticket, the valid signal includes personal information in addition to the amount (paid), contract period, remaining number of times, expiration date, type of season ticket, and available time corresponding to the read season ticket purchase information.

[0048] The taximeter 2 functions as a first receiving unit, a third receiving unit, and a fourth transmitting unit, and when it receives a valid signal, it displays various information included in the valid signal. As a result, the taxi driver and the user can know that the management number is valid. Also, in the case of a commuter pass, personal information is displayed. By knowing the personal information, the taxi driver can confirm that the user is the purchaser of the commuter pass. If the management number is valid, the taxi driver operates the taximeter 2 to display an area confirmation screen.

[0049] The taximeter 2 captures the current position obtained by the GNSS receiving unit 11 and determines whether the captured current position is within the contract area included in the valid signal. If the taximeter 2 is outside the contract area, it obtains the azimuth and distance to the contract area from the current position, and displays the obtained azimuth and distance to the contract area on the area confirmation screen (Fig. 10(A)). If the taximeter 2 is within the contract area, it displays on the area confirmation screen that it is within the contract area (Fig. 10(B)).

[0050] When a navigation device 12 is connected to the taximeter 2, the taximeter 2 may transmit the contract area included in the valid signal to the navigation device 12 so that the navigation device 12 displays the contract area. As shown in Fig. 11, the navigation device 12 displays the current position and the contract area on the map. As a result, the driver can grasp on the map whether the current position is within or outside the contract area. As the display of the contract area, as shown in Fig. 11, it is conceivable to display a line along the boundary of the contract area. Also, it is conceivable to shade the area outside the contract area.

[0051] Also, if the current position of the taximeter 2 is outside the contract area, it may transmit to the navigation device 12 that it is outside the contract area, the azimuth and distance to the contract area, so that the navigation device 12 displays them (Fig. 11(A)). Also, if the current position of the taximeter 2 is within the contract area, it may transmit to the navigation device 12 that it is within the contract area so that the navigation device 12 displays it (Fig. 11(B)).

[0052] When the taxi meter 2 detects that the payment button has been pressed, it displays an instruction to print the usage slip on the printer 14. When the taxi driver operates the printer 14, the usage slip is printed. Also, when the taxi meter 2 detects that the payment button has been pressed, it transmits the management number and the used signal input at the time of boarding to the server 4 (S103). When the server 4 receives the paid signal, it makes the management number unavailable for use as being already used. Also, in the case of a commuter pass or a ticket with a limited number of uses, the server 4 subtracts the remaining number of uses associated with the management number of the commuter pass or ticket. As a result of the subtraction, when the remaining number of uses reaches 0, the server 4 makes the management number unavailable for use as having exceeded the limit. Also, the taxi meter 2 records the usage history of the ticket with a limited number of uses and the commuter pass in the daily report data.

[0053] Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications, improvements, etc. can be made as appropriate. In addition, the material, shape, dimensions, number, location of arrangement, etc. of each component in the above-described embodiments are arbitrary as long as the present invention can be achieved, and are not limited.

[0054] According to the above-described embodiment, the terminal is configured by the taxi meter 2, and the management number displayed on the taxi's ticket with a limited number of uses or commuter pass is transmitted from the taxi meter 2, but it is not limited to this. Instead of the taxi meter 2, the management number may be transmitted from a terminal (terminal 3) such as a smartphone or a tablet.

[0055] According to the above-described embodiment, the WEB exchange ticket is acquired by the terminal 3 owned by the user, but it is not limited to this. The terminal 3 owned by the taxi company brought into the taxi vehicle may be operated by the taxi driver or the user to acquire the WEB exchange ticket.

[0056] Also, when the terminal 3 owned by the taxi company is brought into the taxi vehicle, the terminal 3 may be connected to the taxi meter 2 to cause the display shown in FIG. 11 to be performed.

[0057] According to the above-described embodiment, the management number was input using the numeric keypad 13 connected to the taximeter 2, but it is not limited to this. It may be input using the operation unit 23 of the taximeter 2 or the operation unit 35 of the terminal 3.

[0058] Also, according to the above-described embodiment, the management number was used as the identification information, but it is not limited to this. If a QR code (registered trademark) reader or a barcode reader is connected to the taximeter 2, a QR code (registered trademark) or a barcode may be used as the identification information.

[0059] Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the taxi, a paper-based coupon or season ticket was issued, but it is not limited to this. The number of tickets purchase information or season ticket purchase information may be input to the taximeter 2, and the taximeter 2 may transmit the number of tickets purchase information or season ticket purchase information to the server 4, and the server 4 may grant the right to use the number of tickets or season ticket to the terminal 3 based on this number of tickets purchase information or season ticket purchase information and issue the ticket. Alternatively, the exchange information (for example, exchange number, QR code (registered trademark)) described in the WEB coupon may be input to the taximeter 2, and the taximeter 2 may transmit the exchange information to the server 4, and the server 4 may grant the right to use the number of tickets or season ticket to the terminal 3 based on this exchange information and issue the ticket.

[0060] Here, the features of the above-described embodiments of the coupon / season ticket system, taximeter, and server according to the present invention are briefly summarized and listed in [1] to [8] below. [1] A coupon / season ticket system (1) for using a taxi coupon or season ticket, comprising a terminal (2) and a server (4) that communicates with the terminal (2), wherein the terminal (2) has an input unit (21) into which the identification information displayed on the coupon or the season ticket is input, a first transmission unit (26) that transmits the identification information input to the input unit (21) to the server (4), and a first reception unit (26) that receives the authentication result of the identification information transmitted from the server (4). The server (4) includes a second receiving unit (43) that receives the identification information, an authentication unit (43) that authenticates the received identification information, and a second transmitting unit (43) that transmits the authentication result of the authentication unit (43). A ticket and season ticket system (1). [2] The ticket and season ticket system (1) according to [1], wherein the terminal (2) is composed of a taximeter that calculates taxi fares. A ticket and season ticket system (1). [3] The ticket and season ticket system (1) according to [1] or [2], wherein the server (4) has a third transmitting unit (43) that transmits personal information of the user of the season ticket or the ticket stored in association with the received identification information, and the terminal (2) has a third receiving unit (26) that receives the personal information transmitted from the server (4). A ticket and season ticket system (1). [4] The ticket and season ticket system (1) according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the identification information is an administrative number, and the input unit (21) is connected to a numeric keypad (13) capable of performing a numeric input operation. A ticket and season ticket system (1). [5] The ticket and season ticket system (1) according to any one of [1] to [4], wherein the terminal (2) is connected to a printing unit (14) for printing receipts, and includes a fourth transmitting unit (26) that transmits an issuance signal indicating that the ticket or the season ticket is issued to the server (4) when an issuance operation of the ticket or the season ticket is performed, a fourth receiving unit (26) that receives the identification information of the ticket or the season ticket transmitted from the server (4), and a printing control unit (26) that causes the printing unit (14) to print the ticket or the season ticket on which the identification information received by the fourth receiving unit (26) is displayed. The server (4) includes a fifth receiving unit (43) that receives the ticket issuance signal, and a fifth transmitting unit (43) that acquires the identification information in response to the reception of the ticket issuance signal and transmits the acquired identification information. Ticket and season ticket system (1). [6] The ticket and season ticket system (1) according to any one of [1] to [5], The server (4) includes a sixth transmitting unit (43) that transmits the contract period of the ticket or the season ticket stored in association with the received identification information. The terminal (2) includes a sixth receiving unit (26) that receives the contract period, and notifies whether the current position of the taxi is within the contract period based on the received contract period. Ticket and season ticket system (1). [7] A terminal (2) capable of communicating with a server (4), An input unit (21) into which identification information displayed on a taxi ticket or season ticket is input, A first transmitting unit (26) that transmits the identification information input to the input unit (21) to the server (4), A first receiving unit (26) that receives the authentication result of the identification information transmitted from the server (4). Terminal (2). [8] A server (4) capable of communicating with a terminal (2), A second receiving unit (43) that receives identification information displayed on a taxi ticket or season ticket transmitted from the terminal (2), An authentication unit (43) that authenticates the received identification information, A second transmitting unit (43) that transmits the authentication result of the authentication unit. Server (4).

Explanation of Signs

[0061] 1 Ticket and season ticket system 2 Taximeter (terminal) 4 Server 13 Numeric keypad 14 Printer (Printing Unit) 21 Input Unit 26 μCOM (First Transmitting Unit, First Receiving Unit, Third Receiving Unit, Fourth Transmitting Unit, Fourth Receiving Unit, Printing Control Unit, Sixth Receiving Unit) 43 μCOM (Second Receiving Unit, Authentication Unit, Second Transmitting Unit, Third Transmitting Unit, Fifth Receiving Unit, Fifth Transmitting Unit, Sixth Transmitting Unit)

Claims

1. A ticket / season ticket system for using taxi tickets or season tickets, comprising a terminal and a server that communicates with the terminal, wherein the terminal has an input unit into which identification information displayed on the ticket or the season ticket is input, a first transmission unit that transmits the identification information input to the input unit to the server, and a first reception unit that receives an authentication result of the identification information transmitted from the server, wherein the server has a second reception unit that receives the identification information, an authentication unit that authenticates the received identification information, and a second transmission unit that transmits the authentication result of the authentication unit, the server has a third transmission unit that transmits personal information of the season ticket user stored in association with the received identification information, and does not transmit personal information of the ticket user stored in association with the received identification information, the terminal has a third reception unit that receives the personal information transmitted from the server, the server has a sixth transmission unit that transmits a contract period of the ticket or the season ticket stored in association with the received identification information, the terminal has a sixth reception unit that receives the contract period, the terminal determines whether the current position of the taxi is within the contract period based on the received contract period, and when the current position is outside the contract period, obtains the direction and distance to the contract period from the current position, and displays the obtained direction and distance to the contract period on a screen provided on the terminal, and when the current position is within the contract period, displays on the screen that it is within the contract period, A ticket / season ticket system.

2. The ticket / season ticket system according to claim 1, wherein the terminal is composed of a taximeter that calculates taxi fares. A ticket / season ticket system.

3. The ticket / season ticket system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the identification information is a management number, and the input unit is connected to a numeric keypad capable of performing a numeric input operation. A ticket / season ticket system.

4. The ticket / season ticket system according to claim 2, The terminal is connected to a printing unit for printing receipts, and includes a fourth transmitting unit that transmits a ticket issuance signal indicating the same to the server when performing a ticket issuance operation for the commutation ticket or the season ticket, a fourth receiving unit that receives the identification information of the commutation ticket or the season ticket transmitted from the server, and a printing control unit that causes the printing unit to print the commutation ticket or the season ticket on which the identification information received by the fourth receiving unit is displayed. The server includes a fifth receiving unit that receives the ticket issuance signal, and a fifth transmitting unit that acquires the identification information in response to the reception of the ticket issuance signal and transmits the acquired identification information. Commutation ticket and season ticket system.

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