Store servers for automated service equipment

Abstract

To provide a highly safe and low-cost store server for use in an electronic settlement system of an automatic service device.SOLUTION: An imaging apparatus 150 of a device terminal 110 equipped in an automatic service device 102 captures coded settlement permission information, and a settlement request including the settlement permission information and fee is transmitted to a settlement server 124 via store server 114. The store server 114 is connected to a plurality of automatic service devices 102, manages the automatic service devices 102 using device identification numbers, and manages request for settlement from the automatic service devices 102, using transaction numbers generated for each of the requests. The store server 114 issues a settlement request with a transaction number to the settlement server 124, and acquires a settlement result with the transaction number. The store server 114 transmits a signal to start operation to the automatic service device 102 for which the payment has been settled based on the transaction number.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic payment method and system for automated service machines that allows payments for goods or services to be made even when transactions are not face-to-face, by using a personal portable information device as a terminal. More specifically, the present invention relates to an electronic payment method and system for automated service machines that allows payment of fees for goods or services to automated service machines even when the transaction is not face-to-face, by using an individual's own portable information device as a terminal. More specifically, the present invention relates to an electronic payment method and system for automatic service machines that uses a personal mobile information device as a terminal to obtain a two-dimensional code transmitted in conjunction with the automatic service machine as transaction information, and by using the transaction information, enables payment for goods or services to the automatic service machine without using cash or a card, even when the transaction is not face-to-face. In this specification, the term "automated service machine" refers to machines that automatically provide various goods or services upon receiving payment, such as vending machines for drinks, game machines, coin laundry machines, and automatic massage machines. Services include the provision of goods or services. A one-time token is information that can be used only once to access a server, or information that is valid for a predetermined period of time after being issued. A two-dimensional code is a code that has information in both vertical and horizontal directions, and QR Code (registered trademark) is widely used, but is not limited to this. A timeout occurs when information processing or data transfer takes too long and exceeds the allowed time. Timeout processing refers to forcibly interrupting (terminating and ending) a process or data transfer that has timed out. Invalidation means that information related to the timeout process is deleted or made not to be used in subsequent processes, so that it will not be used in subsequent information processing. [Background technology]

[0002] As a first prior art, there is known an electronic payment system in which a provider of goods or services displays transaction information such as the payment amount and payment account using a two-dimensional code, and the customer acquires the two-dimensional code using the camera function of a mobile terminal device to make the payment (see, for example, Patent Document 1). As a second prior art, a payment system is known in which the billing amount is input at a vendor terminal, converted into a two-dimensional code, and displayed on a screen; the two-dimensional code is photographed with a user's mobile terminal, and the billing amount is displayed on the screen; when this is approved, card specification information and a user-specific ID are sent to an operating company server; the operating company server performs a security check of the user's mobile terminal based on the user-specific information, and then the payment procedure is carried out with a financial institution based on the card information obtained based on the card specification information (see, for example, Patent Document 2). As a third prior art, the use of checkout tokens in electronic payment systems is known (see, for example, Patent Document 3). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2013-530445 (Figures 1 to 15, paragraph 0012) [Patent Document 2] International Publication No. WO2017 / 029824 (Figures 1 to 9, paragraphs 0011 to 0012) [Patent Document 3] Patent No. 5946441 (Figures 1 to 9, paragraph 0008) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The first prior art is a highly convenient system in which transaction information such as the payment amount and the payment account of the product or service provider is displayed on a printed two-dimensional code, which the recipient photographs using the camera function of their mobile information device and sends together with their own payment source information as payment request information to complete the payment. However, when this system is applied to automated service machines, there is a risk that the payee information on the printed two-dimensional code may be overwritten with different payee information and installed, making it difficult to adopt immediately. The second prior art is based on a system in which payment requests from user terminals are processed centrally by the management company server. A two-dimensional code containing at least the merchant's merchant ID and the billing amount is created and displayed on the merchant terminal's display, providing improved security against tampering of the two-dimensional code compared to the first prior art. Furthermore, the two-dimensional code is read by the user's mobile device, decoded, and the billing amount is displayed on the user's mobile device's display. The user then confirms the amount and sends a response to the merchant terminal via the management company server confirming their approval. This has the advantage of allowing the transaction history to be confirmed between the merchant and the user. However, the management company server must process all users currently connected via public communication lines. Therefore, unless the management company server is configured to accommodate all users, response speeds may be slower, potentially increasing user dissatisfaction. For example, a large gaming center operator may own more than 10 gaming centers, each with over 1,000 gaming machines. This requires the construction of a management system capable of simultaneously handling more than 10,000 machines using public communication lines, resulting in significant costs for the installation and operation of high-speed, high-capacity servers. To prevent unauthorized access, it is common for the operating company's servers to implement timeout management, limiting the connection time of a single user. However, managing multiple timeouts simultaneously places a processing burden on the operating company's servers, making the installation of high-speed, high-capacity servers unavoidable. Without high-speed, high-capacity servers, timeout management may not be properly implemented, potentially allowing access for extended periods of time, raising concerns that security cannot be guaranteed. The third prior art is a highly secure electronic payment system that uses checkout tokens. However, because the third prior art uses a single transaction management system to process transactions for multiple mobile devices, it faces the same problems as the first prior art.

[0005] A first object of the present invention is to provide an electronic payment method for automated service machines that is highly secure and can be constructed inexpensively. A second object of the present invention is to provide an electronic payment system for automated service machines that is highly secure and can be constructed inexpensively. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The store server of the automated service machine of the present invention inputs the result of an electronic payment from a communicatively connected payment server and outputs information based on the result to a communicatively connected automated service machine that provides goods or services based on the collection of a fee, wherein a plurality of the automated service machines are communicatively connected to the store server, and when an electronic payment request is input from an automated service machine, the store server inputs payment processing request information including automatic machine identification information that identifies the automated service machine and fee information in addition to the electronic payment request, generates a transaction number that identifies the transaction to be settled based on the input, and stores the payment processing request information in association with the transaction number, when outputting the electronic payment request to the payment server, outputs store payment request information including the transaction number and the fee information in addition to the electronic payment request, and when inputting the result from the payment server, the store server inputs the transaction number in addition to payment result information, and outputs charging command information to operate the automated service machine to the automated service machine identified by the corresponding automatic machine identification information based on the payment processing request information associated with the same transaction number as the input transaction number from the stored transaction numbers and the payment processing request information associated therewith, the request for electronic payment includes a one-time token for authorizing the electronic payment, which is issued by the payment server and obtained by the automated service machine from a user terminal operated by a user using the automated service machine;The system is characterized in that it mediates the transmission of the electronic payment request and the information based on the result corresponding to the request between the plurality of automated service machines and the payment server.

[0013] Another aspect of the present invention provides an electronic payment system for automated service machines, comprising: automated service machines that provide goods or services in response to the collection of a fee; and a store server to which a plurality of the automated service machines are communicatively connected and which is communicatively connected to a payment server that settles the fees, wherein the automated service machines have an imaging device and communication means for communicating with the store server, and the automated service machines capture, with the imaging device, an image of a code containing payment permission information indicating that payment has been permitted by the payment server, which code is displayed on a user terminal operated by a user receiving the goods or service from the automated service machine, extract the payment permission information, and output a payment request for the fee, including at least the payment permission information and the fee, to the payment server via the store server, the store server obtains from the payment server a payment result settled based on the payment request, and outputs to the corresponding automated service machine charging command information for operating the automated service machine, the charging command information being generated based on the payment result, and the automated service machine starts operating based on the input of the charging command information. Another aspect of the present invention is an electronic payment method for an automatic service machine having an automatic service machine that provides goods or services based on the collection of a fee, and a store server to which a plurality of the automatic service machines are communicatively connected and which is communicatively connected to a payment server that settles the fee, wherein the automatic service machine has an imaging device and a communication means for communicating with the store server, and the automatic service machine reads a code including payment permission information indicating that payment has been permitted by the payment server, which is displayed on a user terminal operated by a user who receives the goods or service from the automatic service machine, and The method includes the steps of: taking an image using the imaging device; extracting the payment authorization information from the code by the automated service device; outputting a payment request for the fee including at least the payment authorization information and the fee to the payment server via the store server by the automated service device; obtaining from the payment server a payment result settled based on the payment request by the store server; outputting billing command information to the corresponding automated service device, the billing command information being generated based on the payment result, for operating the automated service device; and starting operation of the automated service device based on the input of the billing command information.

[0007] Other aspects of the invention for achieving the object are described below. To achieve this object, the first aspect of the present invention is configured as follows. The electronic payment method for an automatic service machine includes at least an automatic service machine control device for the automatic service machine, an automatic service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, and acquires a two-dimensional code displayed on the customer terminal using an imaging device attached to the automatic service machine terminal, and based on the acquired two-dimensional code, makes a payment request to the store server and then to the payment server via the payment gateway server, electronically paying the price for the automatic service machine from the payer to the payee, and provides a specified product or service at the automatic service machine based on the electronic payment, wherein the store server generates a transaction number based on receiving information related to the two-dimensional code and starts timing a timeout period, and executes timeout processing if payment result information related to the same transaction number as the transaction number received from the payment server via the payment gateway server is not received within the timeout period. The second aspect of the invention is configured as follows. An electronic payment method for an automatic service machine that includes at least an automatic service machine control device for the automatic service machine, an automatic service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, and that acquires a two-dimensional code displayed on the customer terminal with an imaging device attached to the automatic service machine terminal, and based on the acquired two-dimensional code, makes a payment request to the store server and then to the payment server via the payment gateway server, and electronically pays the price for the automatic service machine from the payer to the payee, and provides a specified product or service at the automatic service machine based on the electronic payment, wherein the store server generates a transaction number in response to receiving information related to the two-dimensional code and starts timing a timeout period, and executes timeout processing if the payment result information related to the same transaction number as the transaction number received from the payment server via the payment gateway server is not received within the timeout period.

[0008] The third aspect of the invention is configured as follows. An electronic payment method for an automatic service machine, which includes at least an automatic service machine control device for the automatic service machine, an automatic service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, and which acquires a two-dimensional code displayed on the customer terminal with an imaging device attached to the automatic service machine terminal, and based on the acquired two-dimensional code, makes a payment request to the payment server via the store server and then the payment gateway server, and electronically pays the price for the automatic service machine from the payer to the payee, and provides a predetermined product or service at the automatic service machine based on the electronic payment, wherein the automatic service machine terminal puts the imaging device into an imaging standby state based on operation of an amount selection button, and the customer terminal makes a payment request to the payment server based on operation of the payment request and the payment server transmits a one-time token to the user terminal based on the payment permission request information, the user terminal converts the received one-time token into the two-dimensional code and displays it on a display device, the automatic service equipment terminal, when detecting the two-dimensional code in an image capture standby state, captures the image information, converts it into two-dimensional code related information that can be processed, and transmits it to the store server, the store server generates a transaction number in response to receiving the two-dimensional code related information and starts timing a timeout period, and executes timeout processing if the payment result information related to the same transaction number as the transaction number transmitted from the payment server via the payment gateway server is not received within the timeout period.

[0009] The fourth aspect of the invention is configured as follows. moreover, This is an electronic payment method for automatic service equipment of the inventions of the first to third aspects of other inventions, characterized in that the store server sends billing command information to the automatic service equipment terminal based on the payment result information, the automatic service equipment terminal outputs a pseudo-billing signal to the automatic service equipment control device based on the billing command information, the automatic service equipment control device starts an automatic service function based on the pseudo-billing signal and outputs a billing result signal to the automatic service equipment terminal, the automatic service equipment terminal sends the billing result signal to the store server based on receiving the billing result signal, and the store server records the billing result signal in association with the transaction number.

[0010] The fifth aspect of the invention is configured as follows. This is an electronic payment method for an automatic service machine according to a third aspect of another invention, characterized in that the automatic service machine terminal validates the operation of the amount selection button based on permission information from the automatic service machine control device.

[0011] The sixth aspect of the invention is configured as follows. The electronic payment system for an automatic service machine includes at least an automatic service machine control device for the automatic service machine, an automatic service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, and acquires a two-dimensional code displayed on the customer terminal using an imaging device attached to the automatic service machine terminal, and based on the acquired two-dimensional code, makes a payment request to the store server and then to the payment server via the payment gateway server, electronically paying the price for the automatic service machine from the payer to the payee, and provides a specified product or service at the automatic service machine based on the electronic payment.The store server generates a transaction number in response to receiving information related to the two-dimensional code and starts timing a timeout period, and executes timeout processing if payment result information related to the same transaction number as the transaction number received from the payment server via the payment gateway server is not received within the timeout period.

[0012] The seventh aspect of the other invention is configured as follows. The electronic payment system for an automatic service machine includes at least an automatic service machine control device for the automatic service machine, an automatic service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, and acquires a two-dimensional code displayed on the customer terminal using an imaging device attached to the automatic service machine terminal, and based on the acquired two-dimensional code, sends a payment request to the store server and then to the payment server via the payment gateway server, electronically paying the price for the automatic service machine from the payer to the payee, and provides a specified product or service at the automatic service machine based on the electronic payment.The store server generates a transaction number in connection with receiving information related to the two-dimensional code and starts timing a timeout period, and if payment result information related to the same transaction number as the transaction number received from the payment server via the payment gateway server within the timeout period, invalidates the processing related to the transaction number.

[0013] The eighth aspect of the other invention is configured as follows. An electronic payment system for an automatic service machine that includes at least an automatic service machine control device for the automatic service machine, an automatic service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, and that acquires a two-dimensional code displayed on the customer terminal by an imaging device attached to the automatic service machine terminal, and based on the acquired two-dimensional code, makes a payment request to the store server and then to the payment server via the payment gateway server, and electronically settles the price for the automatic service machine from the payer to the payee, and provides a predetermined product or service at the automatic service machine based on the electronic payment, wherein the automatic service machine terminal has an amount selection button for selecting a fee for the automatic service machine, and based on operation of the amount selection button, the imaging device goes into an imaging standby state, and based on the image captured by the imaging device, converts the image into two-dimensional code-related information that can be processed and transmits it to the store server, and the customer terminal transmits payment permission request information to the payment server based on the payment request operation, and and converting the one-time token received from the payment server into a two-dimensional code and displaying it on the display device of the user's terminal; the payment gateway server, upon receiving store payment request information from the store server, records a transaction number and sends payment GW payment request information to the payment server; upon receiving payment result information from the payment server, records the payment result information in association with the same transaction number and sends it to the store server; the payment server, upon receiving the payment authorization request information, sends the one-time token to the user's terminal and performs payment processing based on the received two-dimensional code related information, and then sends payment result information to the payment gateway server; the store server, upon receiving the two-dimensional code related information, generates a transaction number, starts timing a timeout period, and sends store payment request information to the payment gateway server; if payment result information associated with the same transaction number as the recorded transaction number is not received from the payment gateway server within the timeout period,The electronic payment system for automated service machines is characterized in that the payment processing related to the transaction number is invalidated.

[0014] The ninth aspect of the other invention is configured as follows. moreover, The store server transmits billing command information to the automatic service equipment terminal based on the payment result information, the automatic service equipment terminal outputs a pseudo-billing signal to the automatic service equipment control device based on the billing command information, the automatic service equipment control device starts an automatic service function based on the pseudo-billing signal and outputs a billing result signal to the automatic service equipment terminal, the automatic service equipment terminal transmits the billing result signal to the store server based on receiving the billing result signal, and the store server records the billing result signal in association with the transaction number, which are aspects 6 to 8 of the electronic payment system for automatic service equipment of other inventions.

[0015] The tenth aspect of the invention is configured as follows. The automatic service equipment terminal is an electronic payment system for automatic service equipment according to an eighth aspect of another invention, characterized in that it enables operation of the amount selection button based on permission information from the automatic service equipment control device.

[0016] The eleventh aspect of the other invention is configured as follows. An electronic payment method for an automatic service machine, which includes at least an automatic service machine control device for the automatic service machine, an automatic service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, and which acquires a two-dimensional code displayed on the automatic service machine terminal by an imaging device attached to the customer terminal, makes a payment request to the payment server based on the acquired two-dimensional code, electronically pays for the automatic service machine from a payer to a payee, and provides a predetermined product or service at the automatic service machine based on the electronic payment, wherein the store server receives information regarding the payment request from the automatic service machine terminal. and generating a transaction number associated with the transaction and transmitting it to the payment gateway server, and if the payment gateway server determines that the payment request information including the transaction number has valid authorization, the payment server transmits payment authorization information to the store server associated with the transaction number via the payment gateway server, and the store server starts timing a timeout period based on the payment authorization information (SAI), and if it does not receive payment result information associated with the same transaction number as the transaction number transmitted via the payment gateway server from the payment server within the timeout period, it executes a timeout process.

[0017] The twelfth aspect of the other invention is configured as follows. An electronic payment system for an automatic service machine including at least an automatic service machine control device for the automatic service machine, an automatic service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, which acquires a two-dimensional code displayed on the automatic service machine terminal by an imaging device attached to the customer terminal, makes a payment request to the payment server based on the acquired two-dimensional code, electronically pays the price for the automatic service machine from a payer to a payee, and provides a predetermined product or service at the automatic service machine based on the electronic payment, and the store server receives information regarding the payment request from the automatic service machine terminal. and generating a transaction number associated with the transaction and transmitting it to the payment gateway server, and if the payment gateway server determines that the payment request information including the transaction number has valid authorization, the payment server transmits payment authorization information to the store server associated with the transaction number via the payment gateway server, and the store server starts timing a timeout period based on the payment authorization information (SAI), and if it does not receive payment result information associated with the same transaction number as the transaction number transmitted via the payment gateway server from the payment server within the timeout period, it executes a timeout process. Another thirteenth aspect of the present invention provides an electronic payment system comprising: an automated service machine for providing goods or services; a currency identification device for outputting a charging signal to operate the automated service machine in response to the deposit of currency; an automated service machine control means for controlling the automated service machine in response to input of the charging signal output from the currency identification device, a first system for providing the goods or services in response to the deposit of currency; and an automated service machine terminal for receiving a result of electronic payment of the payment executed by a payment server connected to a network via the communication device and outputting the charging signal to operate the automated service machine in response to the received result, and a second system for outputting the charging signal to the first system when the payment has been electronically paid, to operate the automated service machine, wherein the automated service machine terminal performs electronic payment of the payment. and inputting the result of the electronic payment of the price made by the payment server based on a request for electronic payment of the price corresponding to a transaction that has been previously authorized to be electronically paid by the payment server based on an authorization request, and if the price has been electronically paid, the automated service machine terminal outputs the charging signal to the automated service machine, and the automated service machine provides the item or service, and if the price has not been electronically paid, the automated service machine terminal does not output the charging signal to the automated service machine, and even if the automated service machine does not provide the item or service and the price has not been electronically paid, if the price has been deposited in currency, the currency identification device outputs the charging signal to the automated service machine, and the automated service machine provides the item or service, and the automated service machine terminal is attached to the automated service machine in correspondence with the currency identification device. and a second system which, when the payment has been electronically settled, outputs the charging signal to the first system to operate the automatic service machine, and when the payment has been electronically settled, the automatic service machine terminal outputs the charging signal to the first system, and when the payment has been electronically settled, the automatic service machine terminal operates the automatic service machine, and when the payment has been electronically settled, the automatic service machine terminal operates the automatic service machine, and when the payment has been electronically settled, the automatic service machine terminal operates the automatic service machine, and when the payment has been electronically settled, the automatic service machine terminal operates the automatic service machine, and when the payment has been electronically settled, the automatic service machine terminal operates the automatic service machine, and when the payment has been electronically settled, the automatic service machine terminal operates the automatic service machine, and when the payment has been electronically settled, the automatic service machine terminal operates the automatic service machine, and when the payment has been electronically settled, the automatic service machine terminal operates the automatic service machine, and when the payment has been electronically settled, the automatic service machine terminal operates the automatic service machine, and when the payment has been electronically settled, the automatic service machine terminal operates the automatic service machine, and when the payment has been electronically settled, the automatic service machine terminal operates the automatic service machine, and when the payment has been electronically settled, the automatic service machine terminal operates the automatic service machine, and when the payment has been electronically settled, the automatic service machine a step of inputting the result of the electronic payment of the price performed by the payment server based on the payment information; a step of the automated service machine outputting the charging signal if the price has been paid electronically; and a step of not outputting the charging signal to the automated service machine if the price has not been paid electronically, wherein the automated service machine has a step of providing the item or service if the charging signal is input from the automated service machine terminal, a step of not providing the item or service if the charging signal is not input from the automated service machine terminal, a step of providing the item or service if the charging signal is input from the currency identification device, and a step of not providing the item or service if the charging signal is not input from the currency identification device, and the automated service machine provides the item or service if the price is deposited in currency even if the payment is not paid electronically, and the automated service machine terminal is attached to the automated service machine in correspondence with the currency identification device. In a fifteenth aspect of another invention, an automated service machine terminal is an automated service machine terminal for an electronic payment system comprising: an automated service machine that provides goods or services; a currency identification device that outputs a charging signal to operate the automated service machine in response to the deposit of currency; automated service machine control means that controls the automated service machine in response to input of the charging signal output from the currency identification device; a first system that provides the goods or services in response to the deposit of currency as payment; and a second system that has a communication device that communicates with an external device, acquires via the communication device a result of electronic payment of the payment executed by a payment server connected to a network, and outputs the charging signal to operate the automated service machine in response to the acquired result, when the payment has been electronically paid, to output the charging signal to the first system to operate the automated service machine, wherein the automated service machine terminal operates the automated service machine in response to a request for permission to electronically pay the payment. and inputting the result of the electronic payment of the fee made by the payment server based on a request for electronic payment of the fee corresponding to a transaction that has been permitted to be electronically paid by the payment server in advance, and if the fee has been electronically paid, outputting the charging signal to operate the automated service machine and providing the product or service by the automated service machine, and if the fee has not been electronically paid, not outputting the charging signal to operate the automated service machine and not providing the product or service from the automated service machine, and even if the fee has not been electronically paid, if the fee has been deposited in currency, not outputting the charging signal to operate the automated service machine, and the currency identification device outputting the charging signal to operate the automated service machine and providing the product or service by the automated service machine, and the automated service machine terminal is attached to the automated service machine in correspondence with the currency identification device. In addition, an electronic payment system according to a sixteenth aspect of another invention is an electronic payment system comprising: an automated service machine for providing goods or services; a currency identification device for outputting a charging signal to operate the automated service machine in response to the deposit of currency; an automated service machine control means for controlling the automated service machine in response to the input of the charging signal output from the currency identification device, a first system for providing the goods or services in response to the deposit of currency as payment; and an automated service machine terminal having a communication device for communicating with an external device, acquiring via the communication device a result of electronic payment of the payment executed by a payment server connected to a network, and outputting the charging signal to operate the automated service machine in response to the acquired result, and a second system for outputting the charging signal to the first system to operate the automated service machine when the payment has been electronically paid, in accordance with a request for electronic payment of the payment corresponding to a transaction that has been authorized to be electronically paid in advance by the payment server based on a request for permission to electronically pay the payment. and inputting the result of the electronic payment of the price made by the payment server, and if the price is electronically paid, the automated service machine terminal outputs the charging signal to the automated service machine, and the automated service machine provides the product or service; if the price is not electronically paid, the automated service machine terminal does not output the charging signal to the automated service machine; if the automated service machine does not provide the product or service, and even if the price is not electronically paid, if the price is deposited in currency, the currency identification device outputs the charging signal to the automated service machine, and the automated service machine provides the product or service; the second system has an intermediate server connected to the payment server and the automated service machine terminal, obtaining the result of the electronic payment of the price from the payment server, and outputting the result of the electronic payment of the price to the automated service machine terminal, and the intermediate server sends a request for electronic payment of the price corresponding to a transaction permitted to be electronically paid by the payment server, together with a transaction number generated for each transaction,and storing the authorized transaction in association with an identification number that identifies the automated service equipment terminal corresponding to the authorized transaction, and outputting, to the automated service equipment terminal corresponding to the identification number of the authorized transaction, charging command information for causing the automated service equipment terminal to output the charging signal in accordance with the result of the electronic payment of the price obtained from the payment server, and the automated service equipment terminal that has received the charging command information outputs the charging signal. and a second system having a communication device for communicating with an external device, the communication device receiving a result of electronic payment of the payment executed by a payment server connected to a network via the communication device, and outputting the charging signal to operate the automatic service machine in accordance with the result obtained, the second system outputting the charging signal to the first system when the payment has been electronically paid, the second system operating the automatic service machine, the second system having a communication device for communicating with an external device, the communication device receiving a result of electronic payment of the payment executed by a payment server connected to a network via the communication device, the second system having a communication device for communicating with an external device, the communication device receiving a result of electronic payment of the payment executed by the payment server connected to a network via the communication device, and outputting the charging signal to operate the automatic service machine in accordance with the result obtained, the second system outputting the charging signal to the first system when the payment has been electronically paid, the second system operating the automatic service machine, the second system having a communication device for communicating with an external device, the communication device receiving a result of electronic payment of the payment executed by the payment server connected to a network via the communication device, the second system having a communication device for communicating with an external ... and inputting the result of the electronic payment of the fee made by the payment server based on a request for electronic payment of the fee corresponding to a transaction that has been authorized to be paid, and if the fee has been paid electronically, the automated service machine terminal outputs the charging signal to the automated service machine, and the automated service machine provides the item or service; if the fee has not been paid electronically, the automated service machine terminal does not output the charging signal to the automated service machine; if the automated service machine does not provide the item or service and the fee has not been paid electronically, even if the fee has been deposited in currency, the currency identification device outputs the charging signal to the automated service machine, and the automated service machine provides the item or service; the automated service machine terminal has an input device and a display device, and is attached to the automated service machine so that the input device can be operated from outside the housing of the automated service machine and the display device can be seen from outside the housing of the automated service machine. An eighteenth aspect of another invention provides an electronic payment system comprising: an automated service machine for providing goods or services; a currency identification device for outputting a charging signal to operate the automated service machine in response to the deposit of currency; an automated service machine control means for controlling the automated service machine in response to input of the charging signal output from the currency identification device, a first system for providing the goods or services in response to the deposit of currency as payment; and an automated service machine terminal for receiving via the communication device a result of electronic payment of the payment executed by a payment server connected to a network, and outputting the charging signal to operate the automated service machine in response to the result received, and a second system for outputting the charging signal to the first system to operate the automated service machine when the payment has been electronically paid, wherein the automated service machine terminal receives a permission request to electronically pay the payment, and inputting the result of the electronic payment of the price made by the payment server based on a request for electronic payment of the price corresponding to a transaction that has been previously authorized to be electronically paid by the payment server based on the request, and if the price has been electronically paid, the automated service machine terminal outputs the charging signal to the automated service machine, and the automated service machine provides the item or service; if the price has not been electronically paid, the automated service machine terminal does not output the charging signal to the automated service machine; if the automated service machine does not provide the item or service and the price has not been electronically paid, but the price has been deposited in currency, the currency identification device outputs the charging signal to the automated service machine, and the automated service machine provides the item or service; the automated service machine is equipped with two or more currency identification devices, and the item or service is provided corresponding to each currency identification device. and a second system which has a communication device for communicating with an external device, acquires via the communication device a result of electronic payment of the payment executed by a payment server connected to a network, and outputs the charging signal to operate the automatic service machine in accordance with the acquired result, and outputs the charging signal to the first system to operate the automatic service machine when the payment has been electronically paid, and the automatic service machine terminal outputs the charging signal to the first system to operate the automatic service machine when the payment has been electronically paid, in accordance with a request for permission to electronically pay the payment of the payment, the second system having an automatic service machine control means for controlling the automatic service machine in accordance with the input of the charging signal output from the currency identification device, the first system having a communication device for communicating with an external device, acquires via the communication device a result of electronic payment of the payment executed by a payment server connected to a network, and outputs the charging signal to operate the automatic service machine in accordance with the acquired result, and outputs the charging signal to the first system to operate the automatic service machine when the payment has been electronically paid, and the automatic service machine terminal receives the charging signal to operate the automatic service machine in accordance with the acquired result, in accordance with a request for permission to electronically pay the payment of the payment, the second system having an automatic service machine control means for controlling the automatic service machine in accordance with the input of the charging signal output from the currency identification device, the second system having a communication device for communicating with an external device ... acquired result, the the payment server receives the result of the electronic payment of the price, and if the price is paid electronically, the automated service machine terminal outputs the charging signal to the automated service machine, and the automated service machine provides the product or service; if the price is not paid electronically, the automated service machine terminal does not output the charging signal to the automated service machine; if the automated service machine does not provide the product or service and the price is not paid electronically, but the price is deposited in currency, the currency identification device outputs the charging signal to the automated service machine, and the automated service machine provides the product or service; the payment server receives the authorization request from a user terminal operated by a user who receives the product or service from the automated service machine; and if electronic payment of the price is authorized, outputs payment authorization information to the user terminal that authorizes electronic payment of the price; the user terminal receives the payment authorization information and displays a two-dimensional code based on the payment authorization information; the automated service machine terminal has an imaging device;The automated service equipment terminal reads the two-dimensional code and outputs a request for electronic payment of the fee to the payment server based on the two-dimensional code. In addition, an electronic payment system according to a twentieth aspect of another invention is an electronic payment system comprising: an automated service machine for providing goods or services; a currency identification device for outputting a charging signal to operate the automated service machine in response to the deposit of currency; an automated service machine control means for controlling the automated service machine in response to input of the charging signal output from the currency identification device, a first system for providing the goods or services in response to the deposit of currency as payment; and an automated service machine terminal having a communication device for communicating with an external device, acquiring via the communication device a result of electronic payment of the payment executed by a payment server connected to a network, and outputting the charging signal to operate the automated service machine in response to the acquired result, and a second system for outputting the charging signal to the first system to operate the automated service machine when the payment has been electronically paid, wherein the automated service machine terminal receives a request for permission to electronically pay the payment corresponding to a transaction that has been authorized by the payment server in advance to be electronically paid for the payment, the payment server receives the result of the electronic payment of the price, and if the price is paid electronically, the automated service machine terminal outputs the charging signal to the automated service machine, and the automated service machine provides the product or service; if the price is not paid electronically, the automated service machine terminal does not output the charging signal to the automated service machine; if the automated service machine does not provide the product or service and the price is not paid electronically, but the price is deposited in currency, the currency identification device outputs the charging signal to the automated service machine, and the automated service machine provides the product or service; the payment server receives the authorization request from the automated service machine terminal operated by a recipient who receives the product or service from the automated service machine; and if electronic payment of the price is authorized, outputs payment authorization information to the automated service machine terminal that authorizes electronic payment of the price; the automated service machine terminal receives the payment authorization information and displays a two-dimensional code based on the payment authorization information;The user terminal operated by the user has an imaging device, and the user terminal reads the two-dimensional code and transmits a request for electronic payment of the price to the payment server based on the two-dimensional code. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] The electronic payment method of the present invention can provide an electronic payment method for automated service machines that is both highly secure and inexpensive to build. Also, the electronic payment system of the present invention can provide an electronic payment system for automated service machines that is both highly secure and inexpensive to build. According to a first aspect of another invention, the two-dimensional code displayed on the display device of the customer terminal is acquired by an imaging device attached to the automated service equipment terminal, and based on the acquired two-dimensional code, a payment request is made to the payment server via the store server and then the payment gateway server, and the price for the automated service equipment is electronically paid from the payer to the payee, and a specified product or service is provided at the automated service equipment based on the electronic payment. The store server generates a transaction number based on the received information related to the two-dimensional code, and starts counting the time for timeout management. The payment gateway server records the received store payment request information and sends payment GW payment request information including at least the transaction number to the payment server to make a payment request. The payment server performs payment processing based on the payment request, and then transmits to the payment gateway server a notice that the payment has been completed, and if the payment has not been completed, transmits to the payment gateway server payment result information indicating that the payment has not been completed. The payment gateway server records the payment result information in association with the relevant transaction number, and transmits the payment result information to the store server. Based on the received payment result information, the store server determines whether the transaction identified by the same transaction number is within the timeout period, and if so, it assumes that the transaction is a valid transaction and sends a billing command to the automated service equipment terminal.If the timeout period has elapsed, it executes a timeout process to invalidate the transaction for that transaction number, assuming that the transaction is an abnormal process. The automated service equipment terminal initiates a process for providing a predetermined product or service based on the billing instruction information. This allows the store server to generate the transaction number, simplifying processing on the payment gateway server or payment server without affecting processing speed. Furthermore, the store server manages timeouts in association with the generated transaction number, reducing the computational load on the payment server and ensuring reliable timeout management, thereby achieving the first object of the present invention. Another advantage is that it can achieve the government's recommended cashless system in the field of automated service equipment, eliminating the use of paper money or coins.

[0019] According to a second aspect of the invention, the two-dimensional code displayed on the display device of the customer terminal is acquired by an imaging device attached to the automated service equipment terminal, and based on the acquired two-dimensional code, a payment request is made to the payment server via the store server and then the payment gateway server, and the price for the automated service equipment is electronically paid from the payer to the payee, and a specified product or service is provided at the automated service equipment based on the electronic payment. The user operates the user terminal to transmit payment authorization request information to the payment server. If the payment authorization request information satisfies predetermined requirements, the payment server transmits payment authorization information to the user terminal. The user terminal converts the payment permission information and information necessary for payment into a two-dimensional code and displays it on the display device of the user terminal. The user holds the two-dimensional code displayed on the display device of the user terminal over the imaging device of the automated service equipment terminal. The imaging device in the automated service equipment terminal captures the two-dimensional code, converts it into processable information, and transmits the processed information to the store server. The store server generates a transaction number and starts timing for timeout management, and further sends payment processing request information associated with the transaction number to the payment gateway server as store payment request information (which may include store server identification information). The payment gateway server records the received store payment request information and sends payment GW transaction request information including at least the transaction number (which may include payment gateway server identification information or affiliated store information) to the payment server to make a payment request. The payment server determines whether or not there is legitimate authority based on the payment request, and after carrying out the payment process, transmits payment result information to the payment gateway server indicating that the payment has been completed, and if it is inappropriate, transmits payment result information to the payment gateway server indicating that the payment could not be made. The payment gateway server records the payment result information in association with the relevant transaction number, and transmits the payment result information to the store server. Based on the received payment result information, the store server determines whether the transaction identified by the same transaction number is within the timeout period, and if so, it assumes that the transaction is a valid transaction and sends a billing command to the automated service equipment terminal.If the timeout period has elapsed, it executes a timeout process to invalidate the transaction for that transaction number, assuming that the transaction is an abnormal process. The automated service equipment terminal initiates a process for providing a predetermined product or service based on the billing instruction information. This allows the store server to generate the transaction number, simplifying processing on the payment gateway server or payment server without affecting processing speed. Furthermore, the store server manages timeouts in association with the generated transaction number, reducing the computational load on the payment server and ensuring reliable timeout management, thereby achieving the first object of the present invention. Another advantage is that it can achieve the government's recommended cashless system in the field of automated service equipment, eliminating the use of paper money or coins.

[0020] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a two-dimensional code displayed on the display device of a customer terminal is acquired by an imaging device attached to the automated service machine terminal. Based on the acquired two-dimensional code, a payment request is made to a payment server via a payment gateway server and then a store server. The payment for the automated service machine is electronically paid from the payer to the payee, and a specified product or service is provided at the automated service machine based on the electronic payment. A customer who wishes to receive a product or service at the automated service machine operates the automated service machine terminal and selects an amount selection button as a service request operation. In this embodiment, this is a touch switch for determining the service fee. Based on this service request operation, the imaging device in the automated service machine terminal enters an image capture standby state. The user operates the user terminal to transmit payment authorization request information to the payment server. If the login information from the user terminal satisfies predetermined requirements, the payment server transmits a one-time token, which is payment authorization information, to the user terminal. The user terminal converts the one-time token and / or information required for payment into a two-dimensional code, and displays the two-dimensional code on the user display device. The user holds the two-dimensional code displayed on the user display device over the imaging device. The imaging device in the automated service equipment terminal captures the two-dimensional code, converts it into processable information, and transmits the processed information to the store server. The store server generates a transaction number based on the payment processing request information, starts timing for timeout management, and further sends the payment processing request information associated with the transaction number to the payment gateway server as store payment request information (which may include store server identification information). The payment gateway server records the received store payment request information and sends payment GW transaction request information including at least the transaction number (which may include payment gateway server identification information or affiliated store information) to the payment server to make a payment request. Based on the payment request, the payment server determines whether the received one-time token satisfies the appropriate conditions, and if it is appropriate, performs the payment processing and then transmits payment result information to the payment gateway server indicating that the payment has been completed, and if it is inappropriate, transmits payment result information to the payment gateway server indicating that the payment could not be made. The payment gateway server records the payment result information in association with the relevant transaction number, and transmits the payment result information to the store server. Based on the received payment result information, the store server determines whether the transaction identified by the same transaction number is within the timeout period, and if so, it assumes that the transaction is a valid transaction and sends a billing command to the automated service equipment terminal.If the timeout period has elapsed, it executes a timeout process to invalidate the transaction for that transaction number, assuming that the transaction is an abnormal process. The automated service equipment terminal initiates a process for providing a predetermined product or service based on the billing instruction information. This allows the store server to generate the transaction number, simplifying processing on the payment gateway server or payment server without affecting processing speed. Furthermore, the store server manages timeouts in association with the generated transaction number, reducing the computational load on the payment server and ensuring reliable timeout management, thereby achieving the first object of the present invention. Another advantage is that it can achieve the government's recommended cashless system in the field of automated service equipment, eliminating the use of paper money or coins.

[0021] According to a fourth aspect of the invention, the two-dimensional code displayed on the display device of the customer terminal is acquired by an imaging device attached to the automated service equipment terminal, and based on the acquired two-dimensional code, a payment request is made to the payment server via the store server and then the payment gateway server, and the price for the automated service equipment is electronically paid from the payer to the payee, and a specified product or service is provided at the automated service equipment based on the electronic payment. The user operates the user terminal to transmit payment authorization request information to the payment server. If the payment authorization request information satisfies predetermined requirements, the payment server transmits a one-time token as payment authorization information to the user terminal. The user terminal converts the one-time token and information required for payment into a two-dimensional code and displays it on the user display device. The user holds the two-dimensional code displayed on the user display device over the imaging device. The imaging device in the automated service equipment terminal captures the two-dimensional code, converts it into processable information, and transmits the processed information to the store server. The store server generates a transaction number and starts timing for timeout management, and further sends payment processing request information associated with the transaction number to the payment gateway server as store payment request information (which may include store server identification information). The payment gateway server records the received store payment request information and sends payment GW transaction request information (which may include payment gateway server identification information or affiliated store information) including at least the transaction number and one-time token to the payment server to make a transaction request. Based on the transaction request, the payment server determines whether the received one-time token satisfies the appropriate conditions, and if it is appropriate, performs the payment processing and then transmits payment result information to the payment gateway server indicating that the payment has been completed, and if it is inappropriate, transmits payment result information to the payment gateway server that received it indicating that the payment could not be made. The payment gateway server records the payment result information in association with the relevant transaction number, and transmits the payment result information to the store server. Based on the received payment result information, the store server determines whether the transaction identified by the same transaction number is within the timeout period, and if it is within the timeout period, it assumes that the transaction is a valid transaction and sends a billing command to the automated service equipment terminal.If the timeout period has passed, it performs timeout processing, such as invalidating the transaction related to the transaction number, as it is an abnormal transaction. The automated service equipment terminal outputs a pseudo-billing signal based on the billing command information. The automatic service equipment control device provides a predetermined product or service based on the pseudo charging signal. This allows the store server to generate the transaction number, simplifying processing on the payment gateway server or payment server without affecting processing speed. Furthermore, the store server manages timeouts in association with the generated transaction number, reducing the computational load on the payment server and ensuring reliable timeout management, thereby achieving the first object of the present invention. Another advantage is that it can achieve the government's recommended cashless system in the field of automated service equipment, eliminating the use of paper money or coins.

[0022] According to the fifth aspect of the other invention, since it includes the same configuration as the second or third invention, it has the advantage of being able to achieve the first object. Also, the imaging device is put into a standby state based on permission information from the automatic service equipment control device. In other words, when the automatic service equipment is in an operable state, the imaging device can capture the two-dimensional code. Therefore, there is the advantage that unnecessary payment processing is not performed.

[0023] According to a sixth aspect of another invention, the two-dimensional code displayed on the display device of the customer terminal is acquired by an imaging device attached to the automated service equipment terminal, and based on the acquired two-dimensional code, a payment request is made to the payment server via the store server and then the payment gateway server, and the price for the automated service equipment is electronically paid from the payer to the payee, and a specified product or service is provided at the automated service equipment based on the electronic payment. The store server generates a transaction number based on the received information related to the two-dimensional code, and starts counting the time for timeout management. The payment gateway server records the received store payment request information and sends payment GW payment request information including at least the transaction number to the payment server to make a payment request. The payment server performs payment processing based on the payment request, and then transmits payment result information indicating that the payment has been completed to the payment gateway server, and if the payment has not been completed, transmits payment result information indicating that the payment has not been completed to the payment gateway server. The payment gateway server records the payment result information in association with the relevant transaction number, and transmits the payment result information to the store server. Based on the received payment result information, the store server determines whether the transaction identified by the same transaction number is within the timeout period, and if so, it assumes that the transaction is a valid transaction and sends a billing command to the automated service equipment terminal.If the timeout period has elapsed, it executes a timeout process to invalidate the transaction for that transaction number, assuming that the transaction is an abnormal process. The automated service equipment terminal initiates a process for providing a predetermined product or service based on the billing instruction information. This allows the store server to generate the transaction number, simplifying processing on the payment gateway server or payment server without affecting processing speed. Furthermore, the store server manages timeouts in association with the generated transaction number, reducing the computational load on the payment server and ensuring reliable timeout management, thereby achieving the second object of the present invention. Another advantage is that it can achieve the government's recommended cashless system in the field of automated service equipment, eliminating the use of paper money or coins.

[0024] According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, a two-dimensional code displayed on the display device of a customer terminal is acquired by an imaging device attached to the automated service machine terminal. Based on the acquired two-dimensional code, a payment request is sent to a payment server via a store server and then a payment gateway server, and the payment for the automated service machine is electronically paid from the payer to the payee, and a specified product or service is provided at the automated service machine based on the electronic payment. A customer who wishes to receive a product or service from the automated service machine operates the automated service machine terminal to request a service. The service request operation is, for example, a touch switch operation to determine the service fee. Based on this service request operation, the imaging device in the automated service machine terminal enters an image capture standby state. The user operates the user terminal to transmit payment authorization request information to the payment server. If the payment authorization request information satisfies predetermined requirements, the payment server transmits payment authorization information to the user terminal. The user terminal converts the payment permission information and information required for payment into a two-dimensional code and displays it on the user display device. The user holds the two-dimensional code displayed on the user display device over the imaging device. The imaging device in the automated service equipment terminal captures an image of the two-dimensional code, then converts it into processable payment request processing information and transmits it to the store server. The store server generates a transaction number, starts timing for timeout management, and further transmits payment request processing information associated with the transaction number to the payment gateway server as store payment request information. The payment gateway server records the received store payment request information and sends payment GW transaction request information including at least the transaction number (which may include payment gateway server identification information or affiliated store information) to the payment server to make a payment request. The payment server performs payment processing based on the payment request, and then transmits payment result information to the payment gateway server indicating that the payment has been completed, and if the payment is invalid, transmits payment result information to the payment gateway server indicating that the payment was not successful. The payment gateway server records the payment result information in association with the relevant transaction number, and transmits the payment result information to the store server. Based on the received payment result information, the store server determines whether the transaction identified by the same transaction number is within the timeout period, and if so, it assumes that the transaction is a valid transaction and sends a billing command to the automated service equipment terminal.If the timeout period has elapsed, it executes a timeout process to invalidate the transaction for that transaction number, assuming that the transaction is an abnormal process. The automated service equipment terminal initiates a process for providing a predetermined product or service based on the billing instruction information. As a result, the electronic payment system for automated service machines according to the present invention generates a transaction number on the store server, simplifying processing on the payment gateway server or payment server without affecting processing speed. Furthermore, the store server manages timeouts in association with the generated transaction number, reducing the computational load on the payment server and ensuring reliable timeout management, thereby achieving the second object of the present invention. Another advantage is that the system can achieve the government's recommendation to move to a cashless society without the use of paper money or coins in the automated service machine field.

[0025] According to another eighth aspect of the present invention, a two-dimensional code displayed on the display device of a customer terminal is acquired by an imaging device attached to the automated service machine terminal. Based on the acquired two-dimensional code, a payment request is made to a payment server via a store server and then a payment gateway server, and the price for the automated service machine is electronically paid from the payer to the payee, and a specified product or service is provided at the automated service machine based on the electronic payment. A customer who wishes to receive a product or service at the automated service machine operates the automated service machine terminal to request a service. The service request operation is, for example, a touch switch operation to determine the service fee. Based on this service request operation, the imaging device in the automated service machine terminal enters an imaging standby state. The customer who wishes to receive a product or service at the automated service machine operates the customer terminal to send payment permission request information to the payment server. If the payment authorization request information satisfies predetermined requirements, the payment server transmits a one-time token, which is payment authorization information, to the user terminal. The user terminal converts at least the one-time token into a two-dimensional code and displays it on the user display device. The user holds the two-dimensional code displayed on the display device of the user terminal over the imaging device. The imaging device in the automated service equipment terminal captures an image of the two-dimensional code, converts it into processable payment processing request information, and transmits it to the store server. The store server generates a transaction number based on the receipt of the payment processing request information, starts timing for timeout management, and further transmits the payment processing request information associated with the transaction number to the payment gateway server as store payment request information (which may include store server identification information). The payment gateway server records the received store payment request information and sends payment GW payment request information including at least the transaction number (which may include payment gateway server identification information or affiliated store information) to the payment server to make a payment request. Based on the payment request, the payment server determines whether the received one-time token satisfies appropriate conditions, and if it is appropriate, performs payment processing and then transmits payment result information to the payment gateway server indicating that the payment has been completed, and if the payment processing cannot be completed, transmits payment result information to the payment gateway server indicating that the payment has not been completed. The payment gateway server records the payment result information in association with the relevant transaction number, and transmits the payment result information to the store server. Based on the received payment result information, the store server determines whether the transaction identified by the same transaction number is within the timeout period, and if so, it assumes that the transaction is a valid transaction and sends a billing command to the automated service equipment terminal.If the timeout period has elapsed, it executes a timeout process to invalidate the transaction for that transaction number, assuming that the transaction is an abnormal process. The automated service equipment terminal initiates a process for providing a predetermined product or service based on the billing instruction information. As a result, in the electronic payment system for automated service machines according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the store server generates the transaction number, simplifying the processing on the payment gateway server or payment server without affecting processing speed. Furthermore, the store server manages timeouts in association with the generated transaction number, reducing the computational processing on the payment server and ensuring reliable timeout management, thereby achieving the second object of the present invention. Another advantage is that the government's recommendation to move to a cashless society without using paper money or coins can be achieved in the automated service machine field.

[0026] According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, a two-dimensional code displayed on the display device of a customer terminal is acquired by an imaging device attached to the automated service machine terminal, and a payment request is made to a payment server via a payment gateway server and then a store server based on the acquired two-dimensional code, and the price for the automated service machine is electronically paid from the payer to the payee, and a specified product or service is provided at the automated service machine based on the electronic payment. A customer who wishes to receive a product or service at the automated service machine operates the automated service machine terminal and selects an amount selection button as a service request operation. Based on this service request operation, the imaging device in the automated service machine terminal enters an image capture standby state. The user operates the user terminal to transmit payment authorization request information to the payment server. If the payment authorization request information satisfies predetermined requirements, the payment server transmits a one-time token as payment authorization information to the user terminal. The user terminal converts the one-time token and information required for payment into a two-dimensional code and displays it on the display device of the user terminal. The user holds the two-dimensional code displayed on the user display device over the imaging device. The imaging device in the automated service equipment terminal captures an image of the two-dimensional code, then converts it into processable payment request processing information and transmits it to the store server. The store server generates a transaction number and starts timing for timeout management, and further sends payment request processing information associated with the transaction number to the payment gateway server as store payment request information (which may include store server identification information). The payment gateway server records the received store payment request information and sends payment GW transaction request information including at least the transaction number (which may include payment gateway server identification information or affiliated store information) to the payment server to make a transaction request. Based on the transaction request, the payment server determines whether the received one-time token satisfies the appropriate conditions, and if it is appropriate, performs the payment processing and then sends payment result information to the payment gateway server indicating that the payment has been completed, and if it is inappropriate, sends payment result information to the payment gateway server indicating that the payment could not be made. The payment gateway server records the payment result information in association with the relevant transaction number, and transmits the payment result information to the store server. Based on the received payment result information, the store server determines whether the transaction identified by the same transaction number is within the timeout period, and if it is within the timeout period, it assumes that the transaction is a valid transaction and sends a billing command to the automated service equipment terminal.If the timeout period has elapsed, it performs a timeout process to invalidate the transaction for that transaction number, assuming that it is an abnormal process. The automated service equipment terminal outputs a pseudo-billing signal based on the billing command information. The automatic service equipment control device provides a predetermined product or service based on the pseudo charging signal. As a result, in the electronic payment system for automated service machines according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the store server generates the transaction number, simplifying the processing on the payment gateway server or payment server without affecting processing speed. Furthermore, the store server manages timeouts in association with the generated transaction number, reducing the computational processing on the payment server and ensuring reliable timeout management, thereby achieving the second object of the present invention. Another advantage is that the government's recommendation to move to a cashless society without using paper money or coins can be achieved in the automated service machine field.

[0027] According to a tenth aspect of the other invention, the basic configuration is the same as the eighth or ninth invention, and therefore the second object of the present invention can be achieved. Furthermore, in the tenth invention, the imaging device is in an imaging standby state based on permission information from the automated service equipment control device. In other words, when the automated service equipment is in an operable state, the imaging device can capture the two-dimensional code. This has the advantage of preventing unnecessary payment processing.

[0028] According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the store server generates a transaction number in connection with receiving information relating to a payment request from an automated service equipment terminal and transmits the transaction number to the payment gateway server. The payment gateway server records the received store payment request information including the transaction number, and sends at least the payment GW payment request information including the transaction number to the payment server to make a payment request. If the payment gateway server determines that the payment request information including the transaction number from the payment gateway server is legitimate, the payment server transmits payment authorization information to the store server associated with the transaction number via the payment gateway server. The store server starts timing for timeout management based on the payment authorization information, and then transmits at least the transaction number to the automated service equipment terminal. The automated service equipment terminal converts the received information, including the transaction number, into a two-dimensional code and displays it on a display device. The user terminal acquires the two-dimensional code displayed on the display device of the automated service equipment terminal using the attached imaging device, and makes a payment request to the payment server based on the acquired two-dimensional code. The payment server performs electronic payment of the price for the automated service machine from the payer to the payee based on the payment request, and then transmits to the payment gateway server a notice that the payment has been completed, and if the payment has not been completed, transmits to the payment gateway server payment result information indicating that the payment has not been completed. The payment gateway server records the payment result information in association with the relevant transaction number, and transmits the payment result information to the store server. Based on the received payment result information, the store server determines whether the transaction identified by the same transaction number is within the timeout period, and if so, it assumes that the transaction is a valid transaction and sends a billing command to the automated service equipment terminal.If the timeout period has elapsed, it executes a timeout process to invalidate the transaction for that transaction number, assuming that the transaction is an abnormal process. The automated service equipment terminal performs processing for providing a predetermined product or service based on the billing command information. This allows the store server to generate the transaction number, simplifying processing on the payment gateway server or payment server without affecting processing speed. Furthermore, the store server manages timeouts in association with the generated transaction number, reducing the computational load on the payment server and ensuring reliable timeout management, thereby achieving the first object of the present invention. Another advantage is that it can achieve the government's recommended cashless system in the field of automated service equipment, eliminating the use of paper money or coins.

[0029] According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the store server generates a transaction number in connection with receiving information relating to a payment request from an automated service equipment terminal and transmits the transaction number to the payment gateway server. The payment gateway server records the received store payment request information including the transaction number, and sends at least the payment GW payment request information including the transaction number to the payment server to make a payment request. If the payment gateway server determines that the payment request information including the transaction number from the payment gateway server is legitimate, the payment server transmits payment authorization information to the store server associated with the transaction number via the payment gateway server. The store server starts timing for timeout management based on the payment authorization information, and then transmits at least the transaction number to the automated service equipment terminal. The automated service equipment terminal converts the received information, including the transaction number, into a two-dimensional code and displays it on a display device. The user terminal acquires the two-dimensional code displayed on the display device of the automated service equipment terminal using the attached imaging device, and makes a payment request to the payment server based on the acquired two-dimensional code. The payment server performs electronic payment of the price for the automated service machine from the payer to the payee based on the payment request, and then transmits to the payment gateway server a notice that the payment has been completed, and if the payment has not been completed, transmits to the payment gateway server payment result information indicating that the payment has not been completed. The payment gateway server records the payment result information in association with the relevant transaction number, and transmits the payment result information to the store server. Based on the received payment result information, the store server determines whether the transaction identified by the same transaction number is within the timeout period, and if so, it assumes that the transaction is a valid transaction and sends a billing command to the automated service equipment terminal.If the timeout period has elapsed, it executes a timeout process to invalidate the transaction for that transaction number, assuming that the transaction is an abnormal process. The automated service equipment terminal performs processing for providing a predetermined product or service based on the billing command information. This allows the store server to generate the transaction number, simplifying processing on the payment gateway server or payment server without affecting processing speed. Furthermore, the store server manages timeouts in association with the generated transaction number, reducing the computational load on the payment server and ensuring reliable timeout management, thereby achieving the second object of the present invention. Another advantage is that it can achieve the government's recommendation to move to a cashless society, eliminating the use of paper money or coins, in the field of automated service equipment. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0030] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an outline of an electronic payment system for an automated service machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2]FIG. 2 is a connection diagram of the equipment terminal, the store server, and the payment gateway server of the electronic payment system for the automated service equipment according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an overall block diagram of an electronic payment system for an automated service machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a diagram showing the installation correspondence between a currency identification device and an equipment terminal in a gaming machine as an automatic service device of Example 1 of the present invention, where (A) is a 1:1 configuration, (B) is a 1:2 configuration, (C) is a 1:3 configuration, and (D) is an example of an equipment terminal table. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram regarding the registration of device terminal identification information in the store server of the automatic service device of Example 1 of the present invention, where (A) is a flowchart, (B) is a menu screen, (C) is a new registration screen, and (D) is an example of a correction screen. [Figure 6] 6A and 6B show a gaming machine as an automatic service device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which (A) is an external view and (B) is a block diagram. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the game machine as an automatic service device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 shows an automated service machine terminal of the electronic payment system for automated service machines according to the first embodiment of the present invention, where (A) is a block diagram and (B) is an example of a machine terminal table. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the automated service machine terminal of the electronic payment system for automated service machines according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] Figure 10 shows the display on the display device of the automatic service equipment terminal of the electronic payment system for automatic service equipment of Example 1 of the present invention, where (A) is an example of a selection screen for the amount selection button 152, (B) is an example of an image capture waiting screen for the same equipment, (C) is an example of a screen during payment processing for the same equipment, and (D) is an example of a payment completion screen. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a store server of the electronic settlement device for an automatic service machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is an example of a management table managed by the store server of the electronic settlement system for the automatic service machine of the first embodiment according to the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the store server of the electronic settlement system for the automated service machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a block diagram of a payment gateway server of the electronic payment system for an automated service machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is an example of a payment GW table in the payment gateway server of the electronic payment system for the automatic service machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the payment gateway server of the electronic payment system for the automated service machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a block diagram of a payment server of the electronic payment system for an automated service machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the settlement server of the electronic settlement system for the automated service machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is an example of a payment server table in the payment server of the electronic payment system for the automated service machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] Figure 20 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the payment application in the payment server of the electronic payment system of the automatic service equipment of Example 1 of the present invention, where (A) is a flowchart for explaining the download method, and (B) is an example of a payment application table. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 shows a user terminal (portable information device) of an electronic settlement system for an automatic service machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, where (A) is a block diagram and (B) is an example of a user terminal storage table. [Figure 22]Figure 22 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the customer terminal of the electronic payment system for the automatic service equipment of Example 1 of the present invention, where (A) is a flowchart, (B) is a flowchart of a modified example, and (C) is an example of a payment screen in the flowchart of (B). [Figure 23] Figure 23 shows display screens on a user terminal of an electronic payment system for an automatic service machine according to Example 1 of the present invention, where (A) is a payment brand selection screen, (B) is a payment permission request screen, (C) is a screen showing a two-dimensional code on a display, and (D) is an example of a transaction confirmation screen. [Figure 24] FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the first embodiment of the electronic settlement system for an automated service machine according to the present invention. [Figure 25] FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the second embodiment of the electronic settlement system for an automated service machine according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] The electronic settlement system for automated service machines of the present invention comprises an automated service machine that provides goods or services, a currency identification device that outputs a charging signal to operate the automated service machine in response to the deposit of currency, and automated service machine control means that controls the automated service machine in response to the input of the charging signal output from the currency identification device, the electronic settlement system comprising: a first system that provides the goods or services in response to the deposit of currency as payment; and a second system that electronically settles the payment for the first system, the second system having an automated service machine terminal that acquires the result of electronic settlement of the payment executed by a settlement server connected to a network, and outputs a charging signal to operate the automated service machine in response to the acquired result, and the automated service machine terminal responds to a request for permission to make the electronic settlement of the payment by and inputting the result of the electronic payment of the price made by the payment server based on a request for electronic payment of the price corresponding to a transaction that has been previously authorized to be electronically paid by the payment server based on the request, and if the price has been electronically paid, the automated service machine terminal outputs a charging signal to the automated service machine, and if the automated service machine provides the item or service and the price has not been electronically paid, the automated service machine terminal does not output a charging signal to the automated service machine, and even if the automated service machine does not provide the item or service and the price has not been electronically paid, if the price has been deposited in currency, the currency identification device outputs a charging signal to the automated service machine, and the automated service machine provides the item or service. The electronic payment method of the present invention is an electronic payment method comprising an automated service machine for providing goods or services, a currency identification device for outputting a charging signal for operating the automated service machine in response to the deposit of currency, automated service machine control means for controlling the automated service machine in response to input of the charging signal output from the currency identification device, a first system for providing the goods or services in response to the deposit of currency as payment, and a second system for electronically settling the payment for the first system, wherein the second system has an automated service machine terminal for acquiring a result of electronic payment of the payment executed by a payment server connected to a network, and outputting a charging signal for operating the automated service machine in response to the acquired result, and the automated service machine terminal issues a request for electronic payment of the payment corresponding to a transaction that has been authorized by the payment server in advance to be electronically paid for based on an authorization request for electronic payment of the payment, a step of inputting the result of electronic payment of the price made by the automatic service machine at a bar, a step of the automatic service machine outputting a charging signal if the price has been electronically paid, and a step of not outputting a charging signal to the automatic service machine if the price has not been electronically paid, wherein the automatic service machine has a step of providing the item or service if the charging signal has been input from the automatic service machine terminal, a step of not providing the item or service if the charging signal has not been input from the automatic service machine terminal, a step of providing the item or service if the charging signal has been input from the currency identification device, and a step of not providing the item or service if the charging signal has not been input from the currency identification device, and wherein the automatic service machine provides the item or service if the price has been deposited in currency even if the price has not been electronically paid. The automated service machine terminal comprises an automated service machine that provides an article or a service, a currency identification device that outputs a charging signal to operate the automated service machine in response to the receipt of currency, and automated service machine control means that controls the automated service machine in response to the input of the charging signal output from the currency identification device, and is an automated service machine terminal for an electronic payment system having a first system that provides the article or the service in response to the receipt of currency as payment, and a second system that electronically settles the payment for the first system, wherein the automated service machine terminal is provided in the second system and inputs a result of electronic settlement of the payment made by the settlement server based on a request for electronic settlement of the payment corresponding to a transaction that has been authorized in advance by a settlement server based on a request for permission to make electronic settlement of the payment, It is preferable that the automatic service equipment terminal is characterized in that it outputs a charging signal to operate the automatic service equipment depending on the result of electronic payment of the input fee, and if the fee is paid electronically, it outputs a charging signal to operate the automatic service equipment and provides the item or service by the automatic service equipment, and if the fee is not paid electronically, it does not output a charging signal to operate the automatic service equipment and does not provide the item or service from the automatic service equipment, and even if the fee is not paid electronically, if the fee is deposited in currency, the automatic service equipment terminal does not output a charging signal to operate the automatic service equipment, and the currency identification device outputs a charging signal to operate the automatic service equipment and provides the item or service by the automatic service equipment.

[0032] The electronic payment method for an automated service machine of the present invention includes at least an automated service machine control device for the automated service machine, an automated service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, and acquires a two-dimensional code displayed on the customer terminal or the customer terminal using an imaging device of the customer terminal or the customer terminal, and based on the acquired two-dimensional code, makes a payment request to the store server and then to the payment server via the payment gateway server, electronically paying the price for the automated service machine from the payer to the payee, and provides a specified product or service at the automated service machine based on the electronic payment. Preferably, the electronic payment method for an automated service machine is characterized in that the store server generates a transaction number based on receiving information related to the two-dimensional code and starts timing a timeout period, and executes timeout processing if the payment result information related to the same transaction number as the transaction number received from the payment server via the payment gateway server is not received within the timeout period. Preferably, the electronic payment method for an automatic service machine includes at least an automatic service machine control device for the automatic service machine, an automatic service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, and includes acquiring a two-dimensional code displayed on the customer terminal with an imaging device attached to the automatic service machine terminal, making a payment request to the store server and then to the payment server via the payment gateway server based on the acquired two-dimensional code, electronically paying the price for the automatic service machine from the payer to the payee, and providing a specified product or service at the automatic service machine based on the electronic payment, wherein the store server generates a transaction number in response to receiving information related to the two-dimensional code and starts timing a timeout period, and executes timeout processing if the payment result information related to the same transaction number as the transaction number received from the payment server via the payment gateway server is not received within the timeout period. Furthermore, an electronic payment method for an automatic service machine includes at least an automatic service machine control device for the automatic service machine, an automatic service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, and acquires a two-dimensional code displayed on the customer terminal with an imaging device attached to the automatic service machine terminal, and based on the acquired two-dimensional code, makes a payment request to the payment server via the store server and then the payment gateway server, and electronically pays the price for the automatic service machine from the payer to the payee, and provides a predetermined product or service at the automatic service machine based on the electronic payment, wherein the automatic service machine terminal puts the imaging device into an imaging standby state based on operation of an amount selection button, and the customer terminal makes a payment request to the payment server based on operation of the payment request. and the payment server transmits a one-time token to the user terminal based on the payment request information, the user terminal converts the received one-time token into the two-dimensional code and displays it on a display device, the automated service equipment terminal, when detecting the two-dimensional code in an imaging standby state, captures the image information, converts it into two-dimensional code-related information that can be processed, and transmits it to the store server, the store server generates a transaction number in response to receiving the two-dimensional code-related information and starts timing a timeout period, and executes timeout processing if the payment result information related to the same transaction number as the transaction number transmitted from the payment server via the payment gateway server is not received within the timeout period. The present invention further preferably relates to an electronic payment method for automatic service equipment, in which the store server transmits billing command information to the automatic service equipment terminal based on the payment result information, the automatic service equipment terminal outputs a pseudo-billing signal to the automatic service equipment control device based on the billing command information, the automatic service equipment control device starts an automatic service function based on the pseudo-billing signal and outputs a billing result signal to the automatic service equipment terminal, the automatic service equipment terminal transmits the billing result signal to the store server based on receiving the billing result signal, and the store server records the billing result signal in association with the transaction number. Furthermore, it is preferable that the automated service machine terminal validates the operation of the amount selection button based on permission information from the automated service machine control device in an electronic payment method for automated service machines. Preferably, the present invention is an electronic payment system for an automatic service machine that includes at least an automatic service machine control device for the automatic service machine, an automatic service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, and that acquires a two-dimensional code displayed on the automatic service machine terminal or the customer terminal using an imaging device attached to the automatic service machine terminal or the customer terminal, and makes a payment request to the store server and then to the payment server via the payment gateway server based on the acquired two-dimensional code, electronically paying the price for the automatic service machine from the payer to the payee, and providing a specified product or service at the automatic service machine based on the electronic payment, wherein the store server generates a transaction number in response to receiving information related to the two-dimensional code and starts timing a timeout period, and executes timeout processing if payment result information related to the same transaction number as the transaction number received from the payment server via the payment gateway server within the timeout period. Furthermore, it is preferable that the electronic payment system for an automatic service machine includes at least an automatic service machine control device for the automatic service machine, an automatic service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, and acquires a two-dimensional code displayed on the customer terminal using an imaging device attached to the automatic service machine terminal, and based on the acquired two-dimensional code, makes a payment request to the store server and then to the payment server via the payment gateway server, and based on payment result information from the payment server, electronically pays the price for the automatic service machine from the payer to the payee, and provides a specified product or service at the automatic service machine based on the electronic payment, wherein the store server generates a transaction number in response to receiving information related to the two-dimensional code and starts timing a timeout period, and if payment result information related to the same transaction number as the transaction number received from the payment server via the payment gateway server within the timeout period, invalidates processing related to the transaction number. Furthermore, the present invention provides an electronic payment system for an automatic service machine, which includes at least an automatic service machine control device for the automatic service machine, an automatic service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, and which acquires a two-dimensional code displayed on the customer terminal by an imaging device attached to the automatic service machine terminal, and makes a payment request to the store server and then to the payment server via the payment gateway server based on the acquired two-dimensional code, and electronically settles the price for the automatic service machine from the payer to the payee based on payment result information from the payment server, and provides a predetermined product or service at the automatic service machine based on the electronic payment, wherein the automatic service machine terminal has an amount selection button for selecting a fee for the automatic service machine, and the imaging device goes into an imaging standby state based on operation of the amount selection button, and converts the image captured by the imaging device into two-dimensional code-related information that can be processed based on the image captured by the imaging device and transmits it to the store server, and the customer terminal sends a payment request to the payment server based on an operation to request payment. and transmits payment processing request information to the user terminal, converts the one-time token received from the payment server into a two-dimensional code, and displays it on the display device of its own user terminal; the payment gateway server, upon receiving payment request information from the store server, records a transaction number and transmits the payment request information to the payment server, and upon receiving payment result information from the payment server, records the payment result information in association with the same transaction number and transmits it to the store server; the payment server transmits the one-time token to the user terminal based on the payment processing request information, performs payment processing based on the received two-dimensional code related information, and then transmits payment result information to the payment gateway server; the store server generates a transaction number in relation to receiving the two-dimensional code related information, starts timing a timeout period, and transmits payment request information to the payment gateway server; and if payment result information associated with the same transaction number as the recorded transaction number is not received from the payment gateway server within the timeout period,Preferably, the electronic payment system for automated service machines is characterized in that the payment processing related to the transaction number is invalidated. The electronic payment system for automatic service equipment according to the present invention is preferably further configured such that the store server transmits billing command information to the automatic service equipment terminal based on the payment result information, the automatic service equipment terminal outputs a pseudo-billing signal to the automatic service equipment control device based on the billing command information, the automatic service equipment control device starts an automatic service function based on the pseudo-billing signal and outputs a billing result signal to the automatic service equipment terminal, the automatic service equipment terminal transmits the billing result signal to the store server based on receiving the billing result signal, and the store server records the billing result signal in association with the transaction number. Furthermore, in the electronic payment system for automated service equipment according to the present invention, it is preferable that the automated service equipment terminal validates the operation of the amount selection button based on permission information from the automated service equipment control device. The electronic payment method for an automated service machine according to the present invention includes at least an automated service machine control device for the automated service machine, an automated service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, and acquires a two-dimensional code displayed on the automated service machine terminal by an imaging device attached to the customer terminal, makes a payment request to the payment server based on the acquired two-dimensional code, electronically pays for the automated service machine from a payer to a payee, and provides a predetermined product or service at the automated service machine based on the electronic payment, wherein the store server controls the automated service machine terminal. In connection with receiving information regarding a payment request from a terminal, a transaction number is generated and transmitted to the payment gateway server, and if the payment GW payment request information including the transaction number transmitted via the payment gateway server has valid authority, the payment server transmits payment authorization information to the store server related to the transaction number via the payment gateway server, and the store server starts timing a timeout period based on the payment authorization information (SAI), and if it does not receive payment result information related to the same transaction number as the transaction number transmitted via the payment gateway server from the payment server within the timeout period, it executes timeout processing. Furthermore, the electronic payment system for an automated service machine according to the present invention includes at least an automated service machine control device for the automated service machine, an automated service machine terminal, a store server, a customer terminal, a payment gateway server, and a payment server, and acquires a two-dimensional code displayed on the automated service machine terminal by an imaging device attached to the customer terminal, makes a payment request to the payment server based on the acquired two-dimensional code, electronically pays the price for the automated service machine from a payer to a payee, and provides a predetermined product or service at the automated service machine based on the electronic payment, and the store server controls the automated service machine It is preferable that a transaction number is generated in connection with receiving information related to a payment request from a terminal and transmitted to the payment gateway server, and if the payment GW payment request information including the transaction number transmitted through the payment gateway server is authorized, the payment server transmits payment authorization information to the store server related to the transaction number via the payment gateway server, and the store server starts timing a timeout period based on the payment authorization information (SAI), and executes a timeout process if payment result information related to the same transaction number as the transaction number transmitted through the payment gateway server from the payment server is not received within the timeout period. 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[0033] First, referring to FIG. 1, an overview of an electronic payment system 104 for an automatic service machine 102 according to the present invention will be described. In this embodiment 1, the automatic service machine 102 is a game machine 106 installed in a facility (amusement facility, so-called game center) 100 (first facility 1001 to n-th facility 100n in FIG. 1). Specifically, a number of game machines 1061a to 1061n are installed in the first facility 1001, a number of game machines 1062a to 1062n are installed in the second facility 1002, and a number of game machines 106na to 106nn are installed in the n-th facility 100n. In the following description, the game machines will be collectively referred to as game machines 106. Each game machine 106 is individually equipped with an automatic service machine terminal 110 (hereinafter referred to as "machine terminal 110") having a terminal display device 108, which is a display device configured by a liquid crystal display or the like. Although the terminal display device 108 and the device terminal 110 should also be individually numbered, the same number will be used for ease of explanation. The device terminal 110 is connected to store servers 114 (first store server 1141, second store server 1142, nth store server 114n) via a LAN (Local Area Network) using a router 112, and the store servers 114 are connected to the Internet 116. A payment gateway server 118 (hereinafter referred to as the "payment GW server 118") is also connected to the Internet 116. The payment GW server 118 is connected to a payment server 124 via a dedicated line 122. The payment server 124 is further connected to other payment servers 124, such as payment servers for credit cards or banks, via dedicated lines, enabling payment processing within a predetermined range. The payment server 124 of the present invention forms the foundation of a payment system that executes payments via the Internet 116 using two-dimensional codes and constitutes the platform of this payment system, commonly known as the electronic payment brand 130. A user terminal 126, such as a mobile information device such as a smartphone, mobile phone, or tablet computer, owned by a user (customer) of a product or service provided by the automated service device 102, is also a constituent element.The user terminal 126 can be connected to the settlement server 124 via a public wireless communication line 128 and a communication carrier server 129 .

[0034] Next, the facility 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Taking facility 1001 as an example, equipment terminals 110 are installed in association with currency identification devices 1361-136n installed in game machines 1061a-1061n, and are connected to a router 112 via a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network) 111. The router 112 is connected to a store server 114 by wired or wireless communication means. Usually, game machines 106 are configured for each cabinet, and as shown in FIG. 2 or 3, one currency identification device 1361a is installed in game machine 1061a, and one equipment terminal 1101a is installed in association with this currency identification device 1361a. However, for example, in a crane game, multiple currency identification devices 1362a and 1362b are installed in one gaming machine cabinet. In Figures 2 and 4(B), two currency identification devices 1362a and 1362b are installed in one gaming machine 1061b, and equipment terminals 1102a and 1102b are respectively associated with the currency identification devices 1362a and 1362b. Also, in Figures 2 and 4(C), three currency identification devices 136na, 136nb, and 136nc are installed in one gaming machine 1061n, and equipment terminals 110na, 110nb, and 110nc are respectively associated with the currency identification devices 136a and 1362b. Furthermore, there are cases where four or more currency identification devices 136 and equipment terminals 110 are installed in one gaming machine 106.

[0035] Next, the game machine 106, which is the automated service device 102, will be described mainly with reference to FIG. The game machine 106 is a device that has the function of providing the execution of a predetermined game using coins C of a predetermined value, such as 100 yen coins 100C, 500 yen coins 500C, etc., and is, for example, a crane game machine, a video game machine, a medal game machine, a trading card game machine, a photo vending machine, etc.

[0036] Next, the main hardware configuration of the game machine 106 will be described with reference mainly to FIG. The gaming machine 106 roughly includes a gaming machine control device 133, which is an automatic service equipment control device 132, gaming hardware 134, a currency identification device 136, a gaming machine identification information memory device 138, an operation availability information output device 142, a fee information output device 144, a gaming machine communication device 146, an electronic payment activation device 148, and an operation signal output device 149.

[0037] The game machine control device 133 has a function of operating the game hardware 134 based on a charging signal CHS indicating receipt of a fee and a pseudo charging signal FCS to provide the service recipient with the execution of a game, and in this embodiment 1, further has a function of outputting operation availability information AVI indicating whether the game can be provided or not, and an operation status signal RNS indicating that the game is in operation to the device terminal 110. The game machine control device 133 is configured, for example, by a microcomputer.

[0038] The game hardware 134 has the function of receiving a start-up signal STS from the game machine control device 133, and providing a game by activating various actuators at predetermined timing or by displaying predetermined information on the display based on the operation of operation buttons, etc. by the user.

[0039] The currency identification device 136 has a function of outputting a charging signal CHS such as a pulse signal to the game machine control device 133 when the fee set in the game machine 106 is received in currency, and a known coin sorting device or the like is used.

[0040] The game machine identification information storage device 138 has the function of storing the automatic machine identification information AID individually determined for each game machine 106 and outputting it on request, and a known storage device is used. The automatic machine identification information AID is composed of numbers, letters, or a combination thereof, and is stored in advance by an administrator.

[0041] A known storage device is used for the operation feasibility information output device 142, which has the function of storing and outputting the operation feasibility information AVI output from the operation feasibility information output device 142. For example, the operation feasibility information AVI outputs game permission information POI of "1" if the game can be provided, and inoperable information IPI of "0" if the game cannot be provided.

[0042] The fee information output device 144 has the function of storing and outputting fee information CHI per transaction for the game machine 106, and is stored in advance by an administrator in accordance with the fee setting for the game machine 106. The fee is not limited to one type, and multiple types such as 100 yen and 500 yen can be set, and the selected amount can be used as the fee information CHI. It is preferable to set an upper limit for the fee information CHI. The setting of an upper limit is intended to reduce damage in the event of fraudulent payment processing, and is preferably applied to payments of 5,000 yen or less for the automated service equipment 102 and 800 yen or less for the game machine 106, for example.

[0043] The game machine communication device 146 has a function of exchanging information with the game terminal 110 through communication, and a known communication device is used. This communication is performed wirelessly or via a wired connection. However, in a game center, it is preferable to use a wireless system to increase the degree of freedom in the layout of the game machines 106. In the first embodiment, as described above, a wireless system via the router 112 is used.

[0044] When the electronic payment activation device 148 receives a pseudo-charging signal FCS having the same function as the charging signal CHS based on the charging command information CHO from the device terminal 110, it outputs an activation signal STS to activate the game hardware 134 or start the game by the user's operation.

[0045] The operation signal output device 149 has a function of outputting an operation signal RNS when the game machine 106 is in operation. In the first embodiment, the operation signal output device 149 outputs the operation signal RNS based on the output of the start signal STS. Therefore, by detecting the operation signal RNS, it can be estimated that the game machine 106 is in operation. Note that the operation signal RNS can also be used as a signal having a similar function, for example, in the case where an inhibit signal (inhibit signal) that inhibits the insertion of coins into the currency identification device 136 or the acceptance of the pseudo charging signal FCS is output while the game machine 106 is in operation, the inhibit signal can be used.

[0046] Next, the operation of the game machine 106 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in Fig. 7. First, in step AS1, the operation possibility information AVI from the operation possibility information output device 142 is determined, and if it is operation possibility information POI, the process proceeds to step AS2, and if it is inoperable information IPI, the process proceeds to step AS3. In step AS2, a signal "1" representing game permission information POI is output to device terminal 110, and the process proceeds to step AS4. In step AS3, the inoperable information IPI signal "0" is sent to the equipment terminal 110, and the process returns to step AS1. In step AS4, it is determined whether or not a charging signal CHS has been output from the currency identification device 136. If the charging signal CHS has been output, the process proceeds to step AS5, and if the charging signal CHS has not been output, the process proceeds to step AS6. In step AS6, if the pseudo charging signal FCS from the equipment terminal 110 is determined, the process proceeds to step AS5, and if not, the process returns to step AS1. In step AS5, the in-operation signal output device 149 outputs the in-operation signal RNS, and then the process proceeds to step AS7. In step AS7, the electronic payment activation device 148 outputs the activation signal STS, and then the process proceeds to step AS8. In step AS8, the game hardware 134 starts operating based on the start signal STS to start the game, and then the process returns to step AS1.

[0047] Next, the device terminal 110 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. When a transaction request operation TRO is performed, the equipment terminal 110 has a function of keeping the imaging device 150 in an imaging standby state for a predetermined time, maintaining an automatic imaging enabled state, and transmitting the captured two-dimensional code TDC and information necessary for a payment request to the store server 114. 8, the device terminal 110 in this embodiment 1 includes an imaging device 150, an amount selection button 152, a device terminal computing device 154, a device terminal display device 156 (referred to as "display device (156)" in the claims), a device terminal input device 157, a touch panel 158, a code conversion device 159, an affiliated store identification information storage device 160, a device terminal storage device 162, a device terminal identification information storage device 164, a device terminal communication device 166, a device terminal clock device 168, and a device terminal bus line 170. Note that in this embodiment 1, the device terminal 110 is configured separately from the game machine 106, which is the automatic service machine 102, but it can also be configured as part of the game machine control device 133, in other words, integrated with the game machine 106, and in this case, a configuration that performs the same functions as the device terminal 110 corresponds to the device terminal 110. In the first embodiment, the transaction request operation TRO is a selection operation of the amount selection button 152 provided on the device terminal 110. Specifically, the transaction request operation TRO is to press the selected amount selection button 152, but is not limited to this. For example, an operation button may be provided separately from the amount selection button 152, and the amount selection button 152 may be activated by pressing the operation button. In the first embodiment, the payment processing request information SRI output from the device terminal 110 includes at least the one-time token 1TT, the fee information CHI, and may also include the device terminal identification information TID. As described above, in the case of a single game machine 106 in which multiple people can play games individually by operating separate operation devices, a device terminal 110 must be provided for each of the multiple operation devices, and therefore it is preferable to use the device terminal identification information TID. However, when the game machine 106 and the device terminal 110 have a one-to-one relationship, the device terminal identification information TID can be substituted with the automatic machine identification information AID. In this case, the automatic machine identification information AID can be considered as the device terminal identification information TID. Conversely, the device terminal identification information TID can also be substituted for the automatic machine identification information AID.

[0048] First, the imaging device 150 will be described. The imaging device 150 enters a standby state based on the transaction request operation TRO and has a function of acquiring image information GRD of a subject, which in this embodiment is a QR code QRC. It is a so-called digital camera, and acquires a still image, which is then provided to the code conversion device 159. In this embodiment, the imaging device 150 has a function of capturing an image of a two-dimensional code TDC, specifically a QR code QRC, which is a payment request code SDC displayed on the user terminal display device 176. It is configured with a known digital camera device such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) camera or a CMOS camera. When the imaging device 150 detects a subject, which in this embodiment is a QR code QRC, it automatically focuses and captures the image once it is in focus. The captured image information TPI is recorded in the device terminal storage device 162. The imaging device 150 can be provided integrally with or separately from the device terminal 110. The imaging device 150 may be kept in a standby state at all times, but this is disadvantageous in terms of power consumption and durability.

[0049] Next, the amount selection button 152 will be explained. The amount selection button 152 has a function of selecting and determining the game fee when playing a game using electronic payment, and a function of requesting a transaction to start an electronic payment transaction, in other words, a function of performing a transaction request operation TRO. Therefore, when playing a game on the gaming machine 106, a user using electronic payment must first press the amount selection button 152. In this embodiment 1, the amount selection button 152 is used to select the game amount by tapping a 100 yen button 1521 or a 500 yen button 1525 displayed on a touch panel 158, which will be described later, and the imaging device 150 of the device terminal 110 is placed in a standby state where it can capture an image. The electronic payment brand 130, which is an electronic payment platform, is a basic system that enables payments to be made based on requests from user terminals 126 such as smartphones, and is well known as Alipay (registered trademark) and the like. In this embodiment 1, as shown in Fig. 10, a 100 yen button 1521 and a 500 yen button 1525 are set. When there are three or more types of game fees, three or more amount selection buttons 152 can be provided, and when there is only one type of game fee, one amount selection button 152 is provided. When there is only one amount selection button 152, this does not constitute a selection, but in the present invention, this case is also treated as a selection.

[0050] Next, the device terminal arithmetic unit 154 will be described. The device terminal calculation device 154 is composed of a calculation device, a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc., and has the function of performing the functions of each device that constitutes the device terminal 110 while communicating with the RAM appropriately based on the program stored in the ROM.

[0051] Next, the device terminal display device 156 will be described. The device terminal display device 156 is a display device such as a liquid crystal monitor, and normally displays the amount selection buttons 152, namely the 100 yen button 1521 and the 500 yen button 1525, as mentioned above, and also has the function of displaying a guide section GUIDE for the recipient and payment result information SEI. After the 100 yen button 1521 or the 500 yen button 1525 is tapped to select the amount, the GUIDE displays a message such as "Payment processing in progress," which means that the payment is being processed. The device terminal display device 156 is the terminal display device 108 described above.

[0052] Next, the device terminal input device 157 will be described. The device terminal input device 157 has a function of inputting necessary information into the device terminal 110. In the first embodiment, a touch screen method is used in which a sensor on a panel detects the position touched by a fingertip, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other devices having similar functions can be used.

[0053] Next, the touch panel 158 will be described. The touch panel 158 has a function of allowing input operations to be performed by touching with a finger a display portion displayed on the device terminal display device 156. In the first embodiment, the touch panel 158 employs a known touch panel configured by overlapping the device terminal input device 157 on the device terminal display device 156, but is not limited to this, and other devices having similar functions can also be used.

[0054] Next, the code conversion device 159 will be described. The code conversion device 159 has the function of converting the QR code QRC, which is a two-dimensional code TDC acquired as image information GRD by the imaging device 150, into information that can be processed by the device terminal calculation device 154 in the device terminal 110, etc., and outputting it, and is configured using a known program. Therefore, the information output from the code conversion device 159 is information related to the two-dimensional code TDC, and the information transmitted from the device terminal 110 is information related to the two-dimensional code.

[0055] Next, the member store identification information storage device 160 will be described. The member store identification information storage device 160 has the function of storing and outputting the member store identification information MID, and a known storage device is used. It is preferable that the member store identification information MID is stored in the member store identification information storage device 160 in advance by an administrator and cannot be rewritten. The merchant identification information MID is the identification information of the user that is assigned to corporations, organizations, individuals, etc. when they meet certain criteria, and is unique in the world. For example, by storing the payment recipient information PEI in association with the merchant identification information MID in the payment GW server 118, the payment recipient PYE can be indirectly identified, and fraudulent damage due to skimming and the like during the communication process of electronic payment can be prevented.

[0056] Next, the device terminal storage device 162 will be described. The device terminal storage device 162 has a function of storing information to be processed in the device terminal 110 as needed, and a known storage device is used for this. In the first embodiment, the device terminal table TAT stores automated machine identification information AID, affiliated store identification information MID, service name information SNI, payment gateway server identification information SGI, fee information CHI, operation availability information AVI, and electronic payment brand identification information SBI (payment server identification information SID) in association with the device terminal identification information TID. The automated machine identification information AID, affiliated store identification information MID, service name information SNI, and payment gateway server identification information SGI are recorded in advance by an administrator. The fee information CHI is recorded as the fee information CHI selected by the amount selection button 152. In other words, when the 100 yen button 1521 is tapped, 100 is recorded as the fee information CHI, and when the 500 yen button 1525 is tapped, 500 is recorded as the fee information CHI. The control device operability information AVI is updated every time there is a change in the operability information AVI from the operability information output device 142. The payment gateway server identification information SGI and the payment server identification information SID are, for example, URLs (Uniform Resource Locators).

[0057] Next, the device terminal identification information storage device 164 will be described. The device terminal identification information storage device 164 is configured by a known storage device and has a function of storing device terminal identification information TID assigned to each device terminal 110. The device terminal identification information TID is recorded in advance by an administrator.

[0058] Next, the equipment terminal communication device 166 will be described. The equipment terminal communication device 166 has the function of communicating with the automatic service equipment 102, in this first embodiment the game machine control device 133 of the game machine 106, and the store server 114, and a known communication device is used. The equipment terminal communication device 166 preferably communicates with the game machine communication device 146 of the game machine 106 by wire, and is connected to the store communication device 228 of the store server 114 via wireless LAN or the like.

[0059] Next, the device terminal clock device 168 will be described. The device terminal clock device 168 has a function of outputting date and time information DTI used in the device terminal device 110, and a known clock device is used.

[0060] Next, the device terminal bus line 170 will be described. The device terminal bus line 170 has a function of mediating data transfer between devices constituting the device terminal 110, and a known bus line is used.

[0061] Next, the device terminal table TAT will be explained. As shown in Figure 8 (B), in this embodiment 1, the device terminal identification information storage device 164 of the device terminal 110 stores a device terminal table TAT, and records, for example, A-101-001 as the terminal identification information TID, "http / www.asahigw.com" which is the URL of the payment GW server 118 as the payment GW server identification information SGI, "1111111111" as the affiliated store identification information MID, "△△ game" as the service name information SNI, "100" which means 100 yen as the fee information CHI, "1" which means game permission information POI as the operation availability information AVI, and "http / www.asahisv.com" which is the URL as the electronic payment brand identification information SBI (payment server identification information SID).

[0062] Next, the operation of the device terminal 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step ES1, it is determined whether the operability information AVI from the operability information output device 142 indicates a state in which the game can be provided, in other words, whether the game is permitted, and if so, the process proceeds to step ES2, and if not, the process loops back to step ES1. In other words, if the operability information AVI is "1", the game can be provided, so the process proceeds to step ES2, and if it is "0", the process loops back to step ES1. In step ES2, the amount selection button 152 is displayed on the device terminal display device 156, and the process proceeds to step ES3. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the 100 yen selection button 1521 and the 500 yen selection button 1525 are displayed, and a message to the user, such as "Please select the payment amount," is displayed in the guide unit GUIDE. The fee information CHI is determined by selecting (tapping) either the displayed 100 yen selection button 1521 or the 500 yen selection button 1525. When there is only one amount, the amount is simply displayed, and the fee information CHI is set to 100 yen by tapping the amount selection button 152. In step ES3, it is determined whether the 100 yen selection button 1521 or the 500 yen selection button 1525 has been tapped (selected) by the recipient. If so, the process proceeds to step ES4; if not, step ES3 is looped. In other words, the fee information CHI is determined by tapping the amount selection button 152. Therefore, step ES3 is a transaction waiting state TWM, and tapping the amount selection button 152 is a transaction request operation TRO. In step ES4, the selected amount is recorded as fee information CHI in the device terminal storage device 162, the imaging device 150 is put into imaging standby mode, and a guide is displayed on the guide unit GUIDE urging the user to hold up the two-dimensional code TDC, after which the process proceeds to step ES5. When the imaging device 150 is in imaging standby mode, it automatically focuses based on the detection of the QR code QRC and then captures an image. In step ES5, it is determined whether the QR code QRC on the user terminal display device 176 has been detected. If it has been detected, the process proceeds to step ES6. If it has not been detected, the process proceeds to step ES7. Therefore, steps ES4 and ES5 constitute an image capture standby state PWM. In the image capture standby state PWM, it is preferable to actively indicate that the state is standby, for example by blinking the selected amount selection button 152. In step ES7, it is determined whether a predetermined time, for example, 60 seconds, has elapsed since the imaging device 150 became ready to capture an image. If not, the process returns to step ES5, and if so, the process proceeds to step ES8. In other words, timeout management is performed by steps ES5 and ES7. If it is determined in step ES7 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step ES8. In step ES8, a message indicating that a timeout has occurred is displayed on the device terminal display device 156, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the QR code QRC is held over the imaging device 150, the QR code QRC is imaged by the imaging device 150 in step ES6, and the process proceeds to step ES9. In step ES9, the device terminal display device 156 displays "processing" and the process proceeds to step ES10. In step ES10, the QR code QRC captured by the imaging device 150 is converted by the code conversion device 159 into information that can be calculated by the calculation device, and the process proceeds to step ES11. In step ES11, information related to the QR code QRC converted from the QR code QRC is transmitted to the store server 114, and then transmitted to step ES12. In step ES12, it is determined whether or not there is charging command information CHO from the store server 114. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step ES13; if not, step ES12 is looped. In step ES13, a pseudo charging signal FCS is output to the game machine control device 133, and the process proceeds to step ES14. In step ES14, if the in-operation signal RNS, which is the billing result signal CRS output from the game machine control device 133, is determined, the process proceeds to step ES15; if not, the process loops to step ES14. Note that, in the first embodiment, the in-operation signal RNS is a signal related to the activation of the game function of the game machine 106, but a signal that is actually output while the game machine is operating may also be used. Furthermore, since the signal is related to the activation of the game function, it may also be a signal that allows the user to start the game by operating it even when the game is not activated. In step ES15, the accounting result information CEI is recorded in the device terminal storage device 162, and then the process proceeds to step ES16. In step ES16, the billing result information CEI is sent to the store server 114, and the process ends.

[0063] Next, the store server 114 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. When the store server 114 receives payment processing request information SRI that has been converted into computable information after capturing an image of the QR code QRC on the device terminal 110 and then transmitted, the store server 114 generates a transaction number TNO based on predetermined rules and transmits store payment request information ORI together with the transaction number TNO to the payment gateway server 118. When the store server 114 receives payment result information SEI from the payment gateway server 118, the store server 114 records the information in the store table SST and outputs charging command information CHO to the corresponding device terminal 110. If the store server 114 does not receive payment result information SEI from the payment gateway server 118 within a predetermined time after the generation of the transaction number TNO, the store server 114 has the function of invalidating the transaction request based on the payment processing request information SRI. Furthermore, the store server 114 has the function of registering, deleting, or modifying identification information of the many game machines 1061 to 106n managed by the store server 114, in other words, device terminal identification information TID. In this first embodiment, the store server 114 includes at least a transaction number generation device 218, a store calculation device 222, a store storage device 224, a store display device 226, a store communication device 228, a store input device 232, a store clock device 234, a store timer device 236, and a store bus line 238. In principle, one store should have one store server 114, but in the case of a large store with many game machines 106, multiple store servers 114 can be used, and in the case of a store with only a few game machines 106, multiple stores can be managed by one store server 114.

[0064] Next, the transaction number generating device 218 will be described. The transaction number generation device 218 is configured by a program and has the function of generating a transaction number TNO based on predetermined rules when it receives payment processing request information SRI output from the device terminal 110 by tapping the amount selection button 152. This transaction number TNO is sent to the payment gateway server 118 as store payment request information ORI, either alone or together with other payment processing request information SRI such as store server identification information OID and fee information CHI. The transaction number TNO can be a combination of numbers only, numbers and letters, letters only, or symbols only. In this embodiment, the transaction number TNO is a combination of the date, time, and device terminal identification information TID, as shown in the store table SST in Figure 12, but can be configured as appropriate.

[0065] Next, the store calculation device 222 will be described. The store computing device 222 is composed of a computing device, ROM, RAM, etc., and has the function of performing the functions of each device that makes up the store server 114 while appropriately communicating with the RAM based on a program stored in the ROM.

[0066] Next, the store storage device 224 will be described. The store storage device 224 has the function of storing information necessary for processing while communicating with the device terminal 110 and the payment gateway server 118, and a known storage device is used. The store storage device 224 stores a store table SST, which will be described later. The store table SST records (stores) at least the serial number, device terminal identification information TID, electronic payment brand identification information SBI, payment gateway server identification information GID, fee information CHI, transaction number generation time TGT, one-time token 1TT, billing command information CHO, payment result information SEI, billing result information CEI, and other necessary information, all linked to the transaction number TNO. Each time information is received from the device terminal 110 and the payment gateway server 118, various pieces of information received are recorded in the store table SST, linked to the corresponding transaction number TNO. The payment gateway server identification information GID is information for identifying the payment gateway server 118, such as a URL. The store storage device 224 also stores a device terminal management table TCT, which will be described later.

[0067] Next, the store display device 226 will be described. The store display device 226 has an interface function with an operator, and a known display device (display) is used.

[0068] Next, the store communication device 228 will be described. The store communication device 228 has a function of transmitting various information between the device terminal 110 and the payment gateway server 118 via the LAN 111 and the Internet 116, and a known communication device is used for this purpose. Note that communication with the payment gateway server 118 is not limited to the Internet 116.

[0069] Next, the store input device 232 will be described. The store input device 232 has a function for inputting information required by the store server 114, and uses a known keyboard.

[0070] Next, the management of the device terminal management table TCT performed using the store input device 232 will be described with reference mainly to FIG. First, the equipment terminal management table TCT will be described. The equipment terminal management table TCT has a function of relating the gaming machine 106 to the equipment terminal 110. In other words, it has a function of relating the automatic machine identification information AID, which is the gaming machine 106, to the equipment terminal identification information TID. It is also directly or indirectly related to the currency identification device 136 installed in the gaming machine 106. By relating the gaming machine 106 to the equipment terminal 110, this can be used when calculating sales made using the equipment terminal 110 in the gaming machine 106, etc. As shown in Fig. 4(D), the equipment terminal management table TCT registers the equipment terminal identification information TID in association with the automatic machine identification information AID, which is the gaming machine identification information. In other words, when the game machine 106 and the device terminal 110 have a one-to-one relationship, one device terminal identification information TID is recorded for the automatic machine identification information AID; when the relationship is one-to-two, two device terminal identification information TIDs are recorded for one automatic machine identification information AID; and when the relationship is one-to-three, three device terminal identification information TIDs are recorded for one automatic machine identification information AID. Furthermore, it is preferable that the name of the affiliated store, the name of the service, etc. be recorded in association with the automated machine identification information AID and the device terminal identification information TID in the device terminal management table TCT.

[0071] Next, a method for registering (storing) the automatic machine identification information AID and the terminal device identification information TID will be described with reference to Fig. 5. The registration program is recorded in the store storage device 224. When the registration program is started, first in step RS1, the menu screen MNS shown in FIG. 11B is displayed on the store display device 226, and a new registration button 282 and a correction button 284 are displayed, and then the program proceeds to step RS2. In step RS2, if the new registration button 282 is pressed, the process proceeds to step RS3, and if the correction button 284 is pressed, the process proceeds to step RS4. In step RS3, the new registration screen NRS shown in the same figure (C) is displayed, displaying an AID input field 286 for automatic machine identification information AID, a TID input field 288 for device terminal identification information TID, and a registration button 292, and then proceeding to step RS5. In step RS5, if it is determined that the necessary information has been entered into the AID input field 286 and the TID input field 288 using the store input device 232 and that the registration button 292 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step RS6, where the new registration information is recorded in the device terminal management table TCT, and the process ends. As mentioned above, it is preferable to provide input fields for the affiliated store name, service name, etc. so that these can also be recorded. When correcting recorded information, the correction screen RVS shown in the same figure (D) is displayed in step RS4, and a correction AID input field 294 for the target automatic machine identification information AID, a search button 296, a correction TID input field 298 for the device terminal identification information TID, and a correction registration button 300 are displayed, and then the process proceeds to step RS7. In step RS7, if it is determined that an input has been made in the corrected AID input field 294 and the search button 296 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step RS8. In step RS8, the recorded information corresponding to the automatic machine identification information AID in the correction AID input field 294 is searched and displayed in the correction AID input field 294 and the correction TID input field 298, and the process proceeds to step RS9. On the displayed correction screen RVS, the automatic machine identification information AID or the device terminal identification information TID is corrected. If it is determined in step RS9 that the edit registration button 300 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step RS6, where, as described above, the information is recorded in the device terminal management table TCT, and the process ends. It is also possible to delete registered information. Furthermore, it is preferable to provide columns for the affiliated store name, service name, etc. on the edit screen RVS so that these can also be edited. As described above, the store server 114 can register or modify the device terminal management table TCT and the like.

[0072] Next, the store clock device 234 will be described. The store clock 234 has the function of outputting date and time information DTI used in the store server 114, and a known clock is used.

[0073] Next, the store timer device 236 will be described. The store timer device 236 starts timing after receiving the payment processing request information SRI from the device terminal 110 and generating the transaction number TNO. If payment result information SEI is not received from the payment gateway server 118 within a predetermined time, the store server 114 outputs timeout information TOI. Based on the timeout information TOI, the store server 114 invalidates the processing based on the payment processing request information SRI and records this information in the store table SST in association with the transaction number TNO. In this embodiment, the store timer device 236 is implemented by software, and after the transaction number TNO is generated, timeout management is performed in association with the transaction number TNO. In other words, the store timer device 236 starts timing after the transaction number TNO is generated. If payment result information SEI related to the same transaction number TNO is received from the payment gateway server 118 within a predetermined timeout time TOH, the payment result information SEI is validated. If the timeout time TOH is exceeded, the timeout information TOI is output, the transaction is considered to have been aborted, and the processing related to the transaction number TNO is invalidated. This invalidation prevents the store server 114 from transmitting billing command information CHO to the device terminal 110 based on the settlement process related to the transaction number TNO.

[0074] Next, the store bus line 238 will be described. The store bus line 238 is a known bus line that has the function of communicating between the devices that make up the store server 114.

[0075] Next, the store table SST stored in the store storage device 224 will be described with reference to FIG. The store table SST is a table for recording various information in association with the generated transaction number TNO, and stores required and optional information. The store table SST records at least the serial number SNO, device terminal identification information TID, electronic payment brand identification information SBI (payment server identification information SID), payment GW server identification information GID, fee information CHI, transaction number generation time SGT, security information SCI (one-time token 1TT), billing command information CHO, payment result information SEI, and billing result information CEI in association with the transaction number TNO, but can also record date and time information TDI on the device terminal 110, store server identification information OID, and affiliated store identification information MID, etc. The store server identification information OID is, for example, a URL.

[0076] Next, the operation of the store server 114 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step SS1, it is determined whether settlement processing request information SRI based on the transaction request operation TRO has been received. If settlement processing request information SRI has been received, the process proceeds to step SS2; if not, step SS1 is looped. In step SS2, the transaction number generation device 218 automatically generates a transaction number TNO based on predetermined rules, and records the payment processing request information SRI sent from the equipment terminal 110 in association with the transaction number TNO in the store table SST, and then proceeds to step SS3. In step SS3, the in-store timer device 236 starts counting the timeout period TOH associated with the generated transaction number TNO, and then proceeds to step SS4. In other words, management of the timeout period TOH is started based on the generation of the transaction number TNO. In step SS4, store payment request information ORI (which includes at least the transaction number TNO and one-time token 1TT, and may also include store server identification information OID, fee information CHI, payment server identification information SID, device terminal identification information TID, etc.) is sent to the payment GW server 118 in association with the transaction number TNO, and then proceeds to step SS5. In step SS5, it is determined whether the timeout time TOH set in advance in the store server 114 has elapsed. In other words, if the timeout information TOI has not been output, the process proceeds to step SS6, and if the timeout information TOI has been output, the process proceeds to step SS7. In step SS6, it is determined whether payment result information SEI has been received from the payment GW server 118. If it has been received, the process proceeds to step SS8, and if it has not been received, the process returns to step SS5. Therefore, steps SS5 and SS6 correspond to the store timer device 236, and can be said to be in the timeout management state TMM. In step SS7, timeout information TOI indicating that payment was not made within the timeout time TOH is recorded in the store table SST in association with the transaction number TNO, and timeout processing TOT is performed to stop processing related to the transaction number TNO, thereby terminating the processing. In step SS8, the settlement result information SEI is recorded in association with the transaction number TNO in the store table SST, and then the process proceeds to step SS9. In step SS9, the accounting command information CHO is output to the equipment terminal 110, and the process proceeds to step SS10. In step SS10, it is determined whether or not the billing result information CEI has been received from the payment GW server 118. If it has been received, the process proceeds to step SS12; if it has not been received, the process loops back to step SS10. In step SS11, the charging result information CEI is recorded in the shop table SST, and then the process ends.

[0077] Next, the payment gateway server 118 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. When the payment GW server 118 receives store payment request information ORI (including at least the transaction number TNO and one-time token 1TT, and may also include store server identification information OID, etc.) from the store server 114, it records the transaction number TNO and at least necessary information, such as the store server identification information OID and device terminal identification information TID, in association with the transaction number TNO, and sends payment GW payment request information GRI to the payment server 124. When the payment GW server 118 receives payment result information SEI from the payment server 124, it stores the payment result information SEI in association with the transaction number TNO and sends it to the store server 114. In this Example 1, the payment GW server 118 includes at least a payment GW calculation device 202, a payment GW storage device 204, a payment GW display device 206, a payment GW communication device 208, a payment GW input device 212, a payment GW clock device 214, and a payment GW bus line 216.

[0078] Next, the payment gateway computing device 202 will be described. The payment GW calculation device 202 is composed of a calculation device, RAM, ROM, etc., and has the function of performing the functions of each device that constitutes the payment GW server 118 while communicating with the RAM as appropriate based on a program stored in the ROM.

[0079] Next, the payment gateway storage device 204 will be described. The payment gateway storage device 204 has a function of storing information required in the processing process while communicating with the store server 114 or the payment server 124, and a known storage device is used. The payment gateway storage device 204 stores at least the payment gateway table SGT, which will be described later.

[0080] Next, the payment gateway display device 206 will be described. The payment gateway display device 206 has an interface function with an operator, and a known display device is used.

[0081] Next, the payment gateway communication device 208 will be described. The payment gateway communication device 208 has the function of communicating with the store server 114 via the Internet 116 and with the payment server 124 via a dedicated line 122, and a known communication device is used.

[0082] Next, the payment gateway input device 212 will be described. The payment gateway input device 212 functions to input necessary information in the payment gateway computing device 202, and a known keyboard is used.

[0083] Next, the payment gateway clock device 214 will be described. The payment GW clock device 214 has the function of outputting date and time information DTI used in the payment GW server 118, and a known clock device is used.

[0084] Next, the payment gateway bus line 216 will be described. The payment GW bus line 216 has a function of performing communication between the devices that make up the payment GW server 118, and is a known bus line.

[0085] Next, the payment GW table SGT stored in the payment GW storage device 204 will be described with reference to FIG. The payment GW table SGT shown in Figure 15 stores information as appropriate during communication between the store server 114 and the payment server 124, and is saved for a predetermined period of time. The payment GW table SGT is linked to the transaction number TNO and stores the serial number SNO, device terminal identification information TID, electronic payment brand identification information SBI (payment server identification information SID), fee information CHI, transaction number generation time SGT, store server identification information OID, one-time token 1TT, payment result information SEI, and other necessary information contained in the store payment request information ORI sent from the store server 114.

[0086] Next, the operation of the payment GW server 118 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step GS1, it is determined whether store payment request information ORI, specifically, at least the transaction number TNO, one-time token 1TT, and in this embodiment 1, store server identification information OID, electronic payment brand identification information SBI (payment server SID), fee information CHI, etc. have been received from the store server 114. If received, the process proceeds to step GS2; if not, the process loops back to step GS1. In step GS2, at least the one-time token 1TT, store server identification information OID, device terminal identification information TID, fee information CHI, payment server identification information SID, and other necessary information are recorded in the payment GW table SGT, linked to the transaction number TNO, and then the process proceeds to step GS3. In step GS3, at least the transaction number TNO, one-time token 1TT, and in this embodiment 1, further the device terminal identification information TID, payment GW server identification information SGI, fee information CHI and other necessary transaction information are sent to the payment server 124 identified by the payment server identification information SID included in the store payment request information ORI, and then the process proceeds to step GS4. In step GS4, it is determined whether or not payment result information SEI has been received from the payment server 124. If it has been received, the process proceeds to step GS5, and if it has not been received, step GS4 is looped. Therefore, step GS4 can be said to be a state of waiting for the payment result. In step GS5, the payment result information SEI is recorded in association with the same transaction number TNO in the payment GW table SGT, and then the process proceeds to step GS6. In step GS6, the payment result information SEI is sent to the store server 114 identified by the store server identification information OID linked to the same transaction number TNO, and the process ends. The payment result information SEI is recorded as "Compleat" if the payment process is completed, "failure" if the payment process is unsuccessful, "Waiting" if waiting, or "Not yet" if the payment result information SEI has not yet been received.

[0087] Next, the settlement server 124 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. When the payment server 124 receives payment GW payment request information GRI (including at least the transaction number TNO, one-time token 1TT, or device terminal identification information TID, transaction number TNO, and payment GW server identification information GID, or fee information CHI) as payment processing request information from the payment GW server 118, the payment server 124 determines whether the payment requirements are met and outputs payment result information SEI to the recipient terminal 126 and the payment GW server 118. That is, if the payment requirements are met, the payment server 124 executes the payment process SET and sends payment completion information SFI to the payment GW server 118. If the payment requirements are not met, the payment server 124 does not execute the payment process SET and sends payment failure information SUI to the payment GW server 118 that received the payment request. In other words, the payment server 124 constitutes the electronic payment brand 130. Therefore, a payment server 124 is installed for each electronic payment brand 130. In the first embodiment, if the one-time token 1TT (security information SCI) is a one-time token 1TT sent by itself, and if the time requirements from the transmission of the one-time token 1TT to the current reception meet predetermined conditions, it is recognized as a payment request based on legitimate authority. If the predetermined conditions are not met, it is processed as an invalid payment request, and if the one-time token 1TT does not meet the predetermined requirements, it is also processed as an invalid payment request. The one-time token 1TT may be, for example, a credit card number or a private key of an encryption key. Therefore, the one-time token 1TT is security information SCI. The payment processing SET is a process of transferring funds from a payment source PYS (payment source information PAI) such as a bank account registered by the beneficiary when signing a contract with the electronic payment brand 130 to a payment destination PYE (payment destination information PEI) such as a bank account of the game center operator, which is the provider of the service or product, and the payment processing SET is considered to be completed upon completion of the fund transfer processing. In other words, in electronic settlement, the process necessary for transferring funds has been completed, regardless of whether the funds have actually been transferred.In this embodiment 1, the payment server 124 is a computer, and includes at least a payment server calculation device 242, a payment server storage device 244, a payment server display device 246, a payment server communication device 248, a payment server clock device 250, a payment server input device 252, and a payment server bus line 258. It is preferable that the payment server 124 also performs a timeout process if a payment request is not made within a predetermined time period after sending security information SCI to the payment GW server 118. In other words, in the event of a timeout, it is preferable that the processing for the same transaction number TNO in the payment server 124 be interrupted.

[0088] Next, the settlement server computing device 242 will be described. The settlement server calculation device 242 is composed of a calculation device, ROM, RAM, etc., and has the function of performing the functions of each device that constitutes the settlement server 124 while communicating with the RAM appropriately based on the program stored in the ROM.

[0089] Next, the settlement server storage device 244 will be described. The payment server storage device 244 has a function of storing information required for processing while communicating with the payment GW server 118 and the user terminal 126, and may be a known storage device. As will be described later, a payment server table SVT and a payment application table SAT are recorded in the payment server storage device 244.

[0090] Next, the settlement server table SVT will be described with reference to FIG. The payment server table SVT records the payment processing SET and information required for verifying the payment processing SET, linked to the transaction number TNO. For example, the following are recorded linked to the transaction number TNO: one-time token 1TT (security information SCI), serial number SNO, device terminal identification information TID, electronic payment brand identification information SBI (payment server identification information SID), fee information CHI, transaction number generation time SGT, payment gateway server identification information GID, store server identification information OID, recipient identification information UID, recipient email address BMA, and payment result information SEI, but this is not limited to these.

[0091] Next, the settlement server display device 246 will be described. The settlement server display device 246 has an interface function with the operator, and a known display device (display) is used.

[0092] Next, the payment server communication device 248 will be described. The payment server communication device 248 has the function of transmitting payment GW payment request information GRI to the payment GW server 118 via a dedicated line 122, and exchanging information via communication with the user terminal 126 via a public wireless communication line 128 and a communication carrier server 129, and a known communication device is used.

[0093] Next, the payment server clock device 250 will be described. The settlement server clock device 250 has a function of outputting date and time information DTI used in the settlement server 124, and a known clock device is used.

[0094] Next, the settlement server input device 252 will be described. The settlement server input device 252 has a function for inputting information required by the settlement server 124, and a known keyboard is used.

[0095] Next, the one-time token generator 254 will be described. The one-time token generating device 254 has a function of outputting security information SCI to prevent theft or tampering of communications, such as over the Internet. The security information SCI is information to prevent third parties from stealing information or understanding the contents of communications. Examples of such information include, but are not limited to, coded information and decryption information for encrypted communications. In other words, it is a general term for information to prevent third parties from easily accessing the payment server 124, stealing communications, or understanding the contents of communications. In the first embodiment, the one-time token generating device 254 is configured by software. The one-time token 1TT is a so-called disposable password, specifically, a password that is valid for a certain period of time or a password that is valid only once. In the first embodiment, the one-time token 1TT is information that can be used only once to establish (access) a connection to the payment server 124, regardless of whether the user is the user himself or another person, such as a URL that can be used only once. However, a credit card number or the like can also be used as the one-time token 1TT.

[0096] Next, the payment application providing device 256 will be described. The payment application providing device 256 has a function of providing settlement application software required for settlement in the user terminal 126. In this embodiment 1, when a download request for payment application software SAS (hereinafter referred to as "payment application SAP") is made from the user terminal 126, the payment application providing device 256 has a function of transmitting the software for the payment application SAP to the user terminal 126 and recording information required for use, such as payment application login information LGI, in a payment application table SAT. The payment application table SAT is recorded in the payment server storage device 244. In this embodiment 1, the payment application providing device 256 is configured by software.

[0097] Next, the payment server bus line 258 will be described. The payment server bus line 258 has a function of performing communication between the devices that make up the payment server 124, and is a known bus line.

[0098] Next, the payment application table SAT will be described with reference to FIG. 20(B). The payment application table SAT stores at least the recipient identification information UID, the payment application login information LGI, which is the recipient email address BMA, the payment application login password BPW, and the payment source information PAI. In the first embodiment, the payment source information PAI is financial institution account information BAI, such as a bank account. However, the payment source information PAI can also be the payment source information PAI in a publicly known system that allows payment of fees, such as a credit card number or debit card number, or related information that can be used to trace the payment source information PAI. Therefore, the payment source information PAI can be recorded in a location other than the payment server 124, as long as it can be linked and identified.

[0099] Next, the operation of the settlement server 124 will be described with reference to the flowchart in Figure 18. A maximum settlement amount per transaction is preset in the settlement server storage device 244. In the case of the game machine 106, this amount is, for example, 800 yen. In step PS1, it is determined whether payment authorization request information SAR has been sent from the user terminal 126. If payment authorization request information SAR has been detected, the process proceeds to step PS2. If not, step PS1 is looped. Therefore, step PS1 can be said to be a payment authorization request waiting state AWM. In step PS2, it is determined whether the payment permission request information SAR is a permission request based on legitimate authority. If legitimate authority is present, proceed to step PS3; if not, proceed to step PS4. Whether legitimate authority is present can be determined by checking that the payment application login information LGI is correct. In other words, if the recipient email address BMA and payment application login password BPW are correct, it can be determined that the recipient has legitimate authority. In step PS3, the one-time token generating device 254 generates a one-time token 1TT, and then proceeds to step PS5. In step PS4, since the user does not have the proper authority, the invalid request processing UDT is executed. The invalid request processing UDT, for example, sends invalid request information UDI to the user terminal device 126 that sent the payment permission request information SAR. The invalid request information UDI is a message such as "The login information is incorrect." In step PS5, the one-time token 1TT is transmitted to the user terminal 126 that received the payment permission request information SAR, and then the process proceeds to step PS6. In step PS6, it is determined whether payment GW payment processing request information GRI has been received from the payment GW server 118. If it has been received, the process proceeds to step PS7, and if it has not been received, step PS6 is looped. Therefore, step PS6 can be said to be a payment request waiting state SWM. In step PS7, it is determined whether the one-time token 1TT has valid authority. If it has valid authority, proceed to step PS8. If it does not have valid authority, proceed to step PS9. A valid one-time token 1TT is one that is received within the validity period from when it was issued. If the one-time token 1TT is a private key for an encryption key, this means that the private key matches. In step PS8, information related to the received payment GW payment request information GRI is recorded in the payment server table SVT, and then the payment process SET is executed and payment result information SEI is sent to the requested recipient terminal 126, and the process proceeds to step PS10. In this embodiment 1, the payment process SET is a process that, for example, identifies the payment recipient PYE based on the payment GW server identification information GID related to the payment recipient information PEI, identifies the financial institution account information BAI, which is the payment source information PAI in the payment application table SAT, based on the login information (recipient email address BMA, payment application login password BPW, etc.), and performs a fund transfer process for the amount based on the fee information CHI, regardless of whether the funds have actually been transferred. The payment result information SEI in step PS8 is payment completion information TCI. In step PS9, a settlement cancellation procedure SCT and settlement result information SEI are sent, and the process proceeds to step PS10. The settlement cancellation procedure SCT means that the settlement process SET is terminated, and as a result, the settlement process SET is not performed. The settlement result information SEI in this step PS9 is unsettled settlement information USI. In step PS10, the payment result information SEI (payment completion information TCI or outstanding payment information USI) is linked to the recipient email address MAD registered in the payment application table SAT and sent to the recipient terminal device 126 by email, and then the process proceeds to step PS11. In step PS11, payment result information SEI (payment completion information TCI or outstanding payment information USI) is sent to the payment GW server 118 identified by the payment GW server identification information GID included in the payment GW payment request information GRI, and then the processing is terminated.

[0100] Next, the operation of the payment server 124 when there is a request to download the payment application SAP will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In step APS1, the payment application providing device 256 determines whether download request information DLR is present from the user terminal 126, and if download request information DLR is present, proceeds to step APS2; if not, loops back to step APS1. In step APS2, the user is prompted to input the user identification information UID required to use the electronic payment brand 130, and the process proceeds to step APS3. The user identification information UID is, for example, but is not limited to, the telephone number assigned to the user terminal 126. In step APS3, if it is determined that the user identification information UID has been received, the process proceeds to step APS4, and if it is not determined that the user identification information UID has been received, the process loops to step APS3. In step APS4, the payment application login identification information PID is requested, and the process proceeds to step APS5. The payment application login identification information PID is, for example, an email address, but is not limited to this. In step APS5, if the payment application login identification information PID is determined, the process proceeds to step APS6, and if not determined, the process loops back to step APS5. In step APS6, the payment application login password BPW is requested, and the process proceeds to step APS7. The payment application login password BPW is, for example, a password that is set arbitrarily. In step APS7, if the payment application login password BPW is received, the process proceeds to step APS8, and if not, the process loops back to step APS7. In step APS8, input of settlement account information SPI is requested, and the process proceeds to step APS9. The settlement account information SPI is, for example, financial institution account information BAI, but is not limited to this. If it is determined in step APS9 that the settlement account information SPI has been input, the process proceeds to step APS10. In step APS10, this information is associated and recorded in the payment application table SAT, and the process ends. Note that the method for downloading the payment application SAP is not limited to the method described above, and any appropriate download method can be adopted, such as enabling download when a predetermined password is entered following a download request DLA. In this case, the information described above must be recorded separately.

[0101] Next, the user terminal 126 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. The user terminal 126 transmits payment processing request information SRI to the payment server 124, which is the electronic payment brand 130, via a public wireless communication line 128 provided by the telecommunications carrier and a telecommunications carrier server 129 using the acquired payment application SAP, and also has a function of displaying security information SCI (one-time token 1TT) transmitted from the payment server 124 as two-dimensional code information TDC on the device terminal display device 156, which is the terminal display device 108 of the device terminal 110. The user terminal 126 is a portable information device, and a so-called smartphone, tablet computer, or the like is used, and a smartphone is used in the first embodiment. The user terminal 126 includes at least a user terminal computing unit 172, a user terminal display device 176, a user terminal storage device 178, a user terminal communication device 182, a user terminal input device 186, an encoding device 188, a user terminal clock device 190, and a user terminal bus line 192.

[0102] First, the user terminal computing device 172 will be described. The user terminal calculation device 172 is composed of a calculation device, ROM, RAM, etc., and has the function of performing the functions of each device that makes up the user terminal 126 while communicating appropriately with the RAM based on the program stored in the ROM.

[0103] Next, the user terminal display device 176 will be described. The user terminal display device 176 has an interface function with the user (user), and is a known display device (display). A transparent touch panel (not shown) is disposed on the surface of the user terminal display device 176, thereby forming a user terminal input device 186.

[0104] Next, the user terminal storage device 178 will be described. The user terminal storage device 178 has the function of storing information required by the user terminal 126, and a known storage device is used. The user terminal storage device 178 stores a user terminal table RTT. As shown in FIG. 21(B), the user terminal table RTT records at least the user identification information UID, the payment application login identification information PID (user email address BMA) which is the payment application login information LGI, and the payment application login password APW. By using the stored payment application login information LGII, the operation of logging in to the payment server 124 is simplified. If necessary, payment source information PAI can be recorded and transmitted to the payment server 124 together with security information SCI.

[0105] Next, the user terminal communication device 182 will be described. The user terminal communication device 182 has the function of transmitting and receiving payment processing request information SRI, receipt email SCM, etc. to and from the payment server 124 via the public wireless communication line 128, and a known communication device is used.

[0106] Next, the payment application storage device 184 will be described. The payment application storage device 184 has the function of storing the payment application SAP for executing payment processing, which is downloaded from the payment server 124 and installed as a program, and a known storage device is used. Multiple payment applications SAP can be installed on one user terminal 126, allowing them to be selectively used according to the purpose. The payment application storage device 184 also stores security information SCI, date and time information DTI when the security information SCI was sent to the payment server 124, payment server identification information SID, and receipt email SCM. This history information regarding payment requests can be read and used as history information if a payment-related problem occurs.

[0107] Next, the user terminal input device 186 will be described. The user terminal input device 186 has a function to input information required for downloading and logging in to the payment application SAP. In this embodiment 1, it is a known input device configured with a touch panel (not shown) placed on top of the user terminal display device 176. The user terminal input device 186 can input hiragana, katakana, kanji, uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet, numbers, and symbols by switching the character type.

[0108] Next, the encoding device 188 will be described. The encoding device 188 has a function of encoding at least the one-time token 1TT (security information SCI) received from the payment server 124, which is the payment authorization information SAI, and outputting it as a payment request code SDC; specifically, a function of converting it into a QR code QRC, which is a two-dimensional code TDC, and outputting it; a QR code conversion device configured with a known program is used. Encoding refers to systematizing letters or numbers so that they can be represented as symbols to make them easier to handle in computer processing. In this embodiment, the two-dimensional code TDC, for example, the QR code QRC, is used. However, other encoding means, such as a one-dimensional barcode, may also be used. Therefore, in this embodiment, the payment request code SDC is the QR code QRC. The information to be converted into the two-dimensional code TDC, which is the payment request code SDC, is at least the payment authorization information SDI (one-time token 1TT). The payment request code SDC can also include the recipient identification information UID, payment source information PAI, etc., recorded in the recipient terminal 126. The payment origin information PAI is information that can directly or indirectly identify the payment recipient PYE. Direct payment recipient information PEI is account information at a financial institution, etc., while indirect payment recipient information PEI is identification information for the payment gateway server 118, etc., on which the account at the financial institution, etc. is recorded. In this sense, the transaction number TNO can also be used as indirect payment recipient information PEI. Therefore, the QR code QRC can also include other information necessary for electronic payment, such as payment server identification information SID. As mentioned above, the QR code QRC is a type of two-dimensional code TDC, and therefore can be replaced with other known two-dimensional code TDCs or codes that will appear in the future.

[0109] Next, the user terminal clock device 190 will be described. The user terminal clock device 190 has a function of outputting date and time information DTI used in the user terminal 126, and a known clock device is used.

[0110] Next, the user terminal bus line 192 will be described. The user terminal bus line 192 has a function of mediating data transfer between devices constituting the user terminal 126, and a known bus line is used.

[0111] In the first embodiment, the payment application SAP is downloaded from the payment server 124 and installed in the user terminal 126 in advance. To install the application, the user inputs necessary information using the user terminal input device 186. The necessary information, for example, as shown in FIG. 20(B), includes the user identification information UID (mobile phone number MTN), the user email address BMA (payment application login identification information PID), the payment application login password APW (payment application login password BPW), and the financial institution account information BAI for identifying the payment source information PAI. These information is pre-registered (recorded) in the payment server storage device 244 of the payment server 124 or the user terminal storage device 178. When the payment application login information LGI is stored in the user terminal storage device 178 of the user terminal 126, the stored content can be used for login, allowing the payment application SAP to be quickly launched. However, it is preferable to ensure a high level of security, such as by requiring biometric authentication when the user terminal 126 is started up.

[0112] The payment application SAP has a function of transmitting payment authorization request information SAR to the payment server 124, and when receiving payment authorization information ASI (one-time token 1TT) from the payment server 124, converting at least the payment authorization information ASI into a QR code QRC which is an encoded payment request code SDC and displaying it as a two-dimensional code TDC on the user terminal display device 176, and when receiving payment result information SEI from the payment server 124, displaying the payment result information SEI on the user terminal display device 176. Specifically, in this embodiment 1, the payment request code SDC is a one-time token 1TT, and it is determined whether the one-time token 1TT has legitimate authority in the payment server 124 identified by the electronic payment brand identification information SBI (payment server identification information SID). To launch a payment app SAP, tap the icon of the payment app SAP displayed on the user terminal display device 176. In this embodiment 1, as shown in FIG. 23(A), a first payment app SAP1, a second payment app SAP2, and a third payment app SAP3 are displayed, and tap the appropriate icon for the current payment. Although the payment app SAP differs for each payment brand, the processing procedure is the same, so in the following explanation, they will be collectively referred to as the payment app SAP. Tapping the payment app SAP launches the payment app SAP, and the user email address BMA and payment app login password BPW stored in the user terminal storage device 178 of the user terminal 126 are sent to the payment server 124 as payment app login information LGI. As a result, as shown in FIG. 23(B), a processing wait display WAT, such as "payment authorization requesting," indicating that processing is pending is displayed on the user terminal display device 176 until payment authorization information GAI and the like are sent from the payment server 124. If the payment server 124 finds that the information matches the information previously stored (registered) in the payment server storage device 244, payment authorization information SAI (one-time token 1TT) is sent to the user terminal 126. Upon receiving the payment authorization information SAI, the user terminal 126 converts the payment authorization information SAI into a two-dimensional code TDC based on predetermined rules in the encoding device 188, and then displays the two-dimensional code TDC as a QR code QRC on the user terminal display device 176, as shown in FIG. 1C. The payment application login information LGI, etc. can also be entered manually. When the user holds the QR code QRC displayed on the user terminal display device 176 over the imaging device 150 of the device terminal 110, the QR code QRC is automatically captured by the imaging device 150 as image information. When payment completion information SFI is transmitted, the recipient terminal display device 176 displays the payment completion indication TCI, affiliated store name MNA, fee information CHI, payment date, transaction number TNO, etc., as shown in Figure 1(D). However, it is sufficient to display at least the fee information CHI. Furthermore, it is even better if the terminal identification information TID, service name SNI, and other necessary information, such as the points that can be obtained with this payment, are also displayed. When outstanding payment information USI is transmitted as payment result information SEI, a message indicating that the payment is outstanding is displayed on the recipient terminal display device 176. The affiliated store name MNA can be obtained from the affiliated store identification information MID.

[0113] Next, the operation of the user terminal 126 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step BS1, it is determined whether the payment application SAP has been tapped and selected, and if so, the process proceeds to step BS2. In step BS2, the payment application SAP is launched and a login process is performed to the payment server 124. In the present embodiment 1, the recipient's email address BMA, which is the payment application login information LGI, and the recipient's password EPW are automatically sent to log in, and the process proceeds to step BS4. As described above, the payment server 124 identifies this login as payment authorization request information SAR, and therefore sends a one-time token 1TT to the recipient's terminal device 126. In step BS4, it is determined whether payment permission information SAI has been output from the payment server 124, and if it is determined to be a one-time token 1TT which is payment permission request information SAR, it proceeds to step BS5, and if it is payment denial information UAI, it proceeds to step BS6. In step BS5, the one-time token 1TT is converted into a QR code QRC, which is a two-dimensional code TDC, and the QR code QRC is displayed on the user terminal display device 176, after which the process proceeds to step BS7. In step BS6, a message is displayed on the user terminal display device 176 indicating that the settlement process SET has been rejected, and then the process is terminated. In step BS7, it is determined whether a receipt email SCM or a payment failure email NSM, which is payment result information SEI, has been received from the payment server 124. If it is a receipt email SCM, the process proceeds to step BS8, and if it is a payment failure email NSM, the process proceeds to step BS9. If no email is received from the payment server 124 within a predetermined time, it is preferable to treat it as overtime and end the process with an error. In step BS8, for example, as shown in FIG. 23(D), a payment completion display (receipt email SC) is displayed on the receiver terminal display device 176, and the process ends. In step BS9, payment incompletion is displayed on the receiver terminal display device 176 (payment impossible mail NSM), and the process is terminated. As shown in Figure 22(B), the process proceeds from step BS8 to step BS8a, and as shown in Figure 22(C), a payment completion screen SCS is displayed on the user terminal display device 176, and then the process proceeds to step BS8b. The payment completion screen SCS displays a payment completion information field 290, which preferably displays a message indicating that the payment has been made, such as "Payment Completed," as well as fee information CHI and the name of the affiliated store MNI and other information regarding the person to be paid. In addition, a screenshot button 302 and a SS cancel button 304 are displayed below the payment completion information field 290. In step BS8b, it is determined whether the screenshot button 302 has been tapped, and if so, the process proceeds to step BS8C, and if not, the process loops to step BS8b. In step BS8b, a copy of the payment completion screen SCS is created and recorded in the user terminal storage device 178, and the process ends. This screenshot record can be used as evidence in case any trouble occurs with the payment at a later date.

[0114] Next, the operation of the electronic payment system for the automated service machine of Example 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of Figure 24. It is assumed that the payment application SAP is downloaded to the user terminal 126, payment application login information LGI is pre-stored, and necessary information is also recorded in the payment server 124, which is the electronic payment brand 130. For example, when setting an upper limit, the upper limit that can be paid in one payment is set to 800 yen in Example 1, and when a credit card number is used as the one-time token 1TT, the credit card number of the user is pre-stored in the payment server storage device 244 of the payment server 124. First, when the power is turned on in the game machine 106, which is the automatic service equipment 102, and the game machine control device 133 starts operating, in step AS1, the operation feasibility information output device 142 determines whether the game machine 106 is operable or not, and if it is operable, proceeds to step AS2, and outputs permission information of "1", which is game permission information POI, together with the automatic machine identification information AID to the equipment terminal 110 as operation feasibility information AVI, and if it is inoperable, outputs a charge non-permission signal of "0", which is inoperability information IPI, together with the automatic machine identification information AID to the equipment terminal 110. If the equipment terminal 110 determines in step ES1 that it has received game permission information POI from the game machine control device 133, which is the automatic service equipment control device 132, it proceeds to step ES2. In step ES2, it stores the operation permission information AVI in association with the equipment terminal identification information TID in the equipment terminal table TAT in the equipment terminal storage device 162, and displays the amount selection buttons 152, namely the 100 yen selection button 1521 and the 500 yen selection button 1525, and a guide section GUIDE that reads "Please select the payment amount," on the equipment terminal display device 156. After that, it proceeds to step ES3, where it determines whether the amount selection button 152 has been tapped, and enters a transaction standby state TWM. When the user wishes to receive a game service on the game machine 106, the user taps the amount selection button 152 as a transaction request operation TRO. In other words, if it is determined in step ES3 that either the 100 yen selection button 1521 or the 500 yen selection button 1525 has been tapped (selected) by the user, the process proceeds to step ES4, the imaging device 150 enters imaging standby state PWM, and a guide section GUIDE is displayed on the device terminal display device 156 as shown in Figure 10 (B), prompting the user to capture the two-dimensional code TDC "Please read the QR code", and the process proceeds to step ES5. In step ES5, the imaging standby state PWM continues for a predetermined time in which the imaging device 150 can detect a QR code QRC, which is a two-dimensional code TDC. If the QR code QRC is not detected within the predetermined time, the imaging standby state PWM is released and the state switches to a transaction standby state TWM. The user operates his / her user terminal 126 and starts the payment application SAP. That is, in step BS1, the electronic payment brand 130 (payment server 124) is tapped (if there are multiple electronic payment brands 130, one is selected and tapped), the selected payment application SAP is launched, and the process proceeds to step BS3. In step BS3, as described above, the email address MAD and payment application login password BPW are sent to the payment server 124 to automatically log in. In other words, the email address MAD and payment application login password BPW are payment permission request information SAR. In step PS1, the payment server 124 determines whether it has received payment authorization request information SAR from the user terminal 126, and proceeds to step PS2. In step PS2, it determines whether the payment authorization request information SAR is based on legitimate authority, and if it is based on legitimate authority, it proceeds to step PS3, and if it is an illegitimate request, it proceeds to step PS4. In step PS3, the one-time token generating device 254 outputs the one-time token 1TT, and then in step PS5, it returns the payment authorization request information SAR to the user terminal 126 that sent it, and then proceeds to step PS6, where it enters a payment request waiting state SWM from the payment GW server 118. The output one-time token 1TT is associated with the user terminal identification information BID and payment application login information LGI of the user terminal 126 and recorded in the payment server table SVT. In step BS4, the user terminal 126 determines that it has received a one-time token 1TT as payment authorization information SAI from the payment server 124, then proceeds to step BS5, where it converts the one-time token 1TT into a QR code QRC, which is a two-dimensional code TDC, using the encoding device 188 and displays it on the user terminal display device 176, then proceeds to step BS7, and enters a standby state for payment result information SEI from the payment server 124. The user holds the user terminal display device 176 of the user terminal 126 over the imaging device 150 . When the device terminal 110 detects the QR code QRC in step ES5, it proceeds to step ES6, captures an image of the QR code QRC, and then proceeds to step ES9. In step ES9, after a "processing in progress" display is displayed on the device terminal display device 156, the code conversion device 159 converts the QR code QRC into information that can be calculated, and then transmits the terminal identification information TID and fee information CHI together with the one-time token 1TT to the store server 114 as payment processing request information SRI, after which the process proceeds to step ES12 and waits for billing command information CHO from the store server 114. In this embodiment 1, the payment processing request information SRI preferably includes at least the device terminal identification information TID, electronic payment brand identification information SBI (payment server identification information SID), fee information CHI, and date and time information DTI, in consideration of the possibility of use in the event of trouble with the user. If the store server 114 determines in step SS1 that it has received the payment processing request information SRI, it proceeds to step SS2, where it generates a transaction number TNO based on a predetermined rule, and then in step SS3 starts timing the timeout period TOH for determining whether a timeout has occurred, and then proceeds to step SS4. In step SS4, it sends store payment request information ORI, which includes at least the transaction number TNO, one-time token 1TT, fee information CHI, and store server identification information OID, to the payment GW server 118, and proceeds to step SS5. In step SS5, it determines whether the timeout period TOH has occurred, and if it has not, it proceeds to step SS6, where it determines whether payment result information SEI has been received, and if it has not been received, it returns to step SS5. Steps SS5 and SS6 result in a timeout management state TMM.

[0115] If the payment GW server 118 determines in step GS1 that the store payment request information ORI includes the transaction number TNO, it proceeds to step GS2, where it associates the received transaction number TNO and the electronic payment brand identification information SBI (payment server identification information SID), fee information CHI, one-time token 1TT, and store server identification information OID included in the store payment request information ORI with the transaction number TNO and records them in the payment GW table SGT, and then proceeds to step GS3. In step GS3, it sends the payment GW payment request information GRI, which includes the one-time token 1TT, transaction number TNO, payment GW identification information GID, store server identification information OID, device terminal identification information TID, fee information CHI, and date and time information DTI, to the payment server 124 identified by the electronic payment brand identification information SBI (payment server identification information SID), and then enters a standby state for payment result information SEI.

[0116] If the payment server 124 determines in step PS6 that it has received the payment gateway payment request information GRI, it proceeds to step PS7, where it determines whether the one-time token 1TT, which is the security information SCI, is valid. If it is valid, it proceeds to step PS8, where it records the information included in the payment gateway payment request information GRI in association with the one-time token 1TT in the payment server table SVT, executes the payment processing SEI, and then proceeds to step PS10. As described above, in this embodiment, the payment processing SEI is the user transferring the fee related to the fee information CHI to the operator operating the facility 100. Therefore, the payment server table SVT of the payment server 124 records the fee information CHI along with the electronic payment brand identification information SBI (payment server identification information SID). The payment source PYS is pre-recorded in the electronic payment brand 130, and the amount to be transferred can be determined from the fee information CHI. Furthermore, the payment recipient PYE can be identified by the transaction number TNO and payment gateway server identification information GID included in the payment gateway processing request information GRI. For example, the payee PYE can be identified by recording the payee information PEI in the payment GW table SGT identified by the payment GW server identification information GID. This allows the payment process SET to be completed by performing a remittance process from the payment account identified by the financial institution account information BAI of the payer PYS to the payment account identified by the payee information PEI of the payee PYE. In step PS10 in the payment server 124, the payment result information SEI is sent as a login ID to the recipient email address BMA recorded in the payment server table SVT. Specifically, if the payment process SEI is completed, a receipt email SCM indicating that the payment has been completed is sent to the recipient terminal device 126, and if there is an error, a payment failure email NSM indicating that the payment could not be made is sent to the recipient terminal device 126. Note that the recipient email address BMA can be omitted by providing the recipient terminal device 126 with a payment completion screen SCS or a transaction history recording function.

[0117] When the user terminal 126 determines the payment result information SEI received from the payment server 124 in step BS7, it proceeds to step BS8 and displays the payment result information SEI on the user terminal display device 176. For example, if the payment is completed, a receipt email SCM message such as "Payment completed" is displayed as shown in Figure 23(D), and if the payment is unsuccessful, a payment failure email NSM message stating "Payment not possible" is displayed together with the payment processing request information SRI.

[0118] In step PS11, the payment server 124 then sends the payment result information SEI linked to the transaction number TNO to the payment GW server 118 identified by the payment GW server identification information GID recorded in association with the transaction number TNO.

[0119] When the payment gateway server 118 determines in step GS4 that it has received payment result information SEI from the payment server 124, it proceeds to step GS5, associates the payment result information SEI with the transaction number TNO and records it in the payment gateway table SGT, and then in step GS6, links it to the transaction number TNO and sends it to the store server 114 identified by the store server identification information OID.

[0120] If the store server 114 determines in step SS6 in the timeout management state TMM that it has received payment result information SEI, it proceeds to step SS8, where it records the received payment result information SEI in association with the same transaction number TNO in the store table SST, then proceeds to step SS9, where it sends billing command information CHO to the equipment terminal 110 identified by the associated and recorded equipment terminal identification information TID, and then proceeds to step SS10, where it enters a standby state for billing result information CEI.

[0121] When the device terminal 110 determines the charging command information CHO in step ES12, it proceeds to step ES13 and outputs a pseudo charging signal FCS to the game machine control device 133. The pseudo charging signal FCS is a signal that performs the same function as the charging signal CHS output from the currency identification device 136, and in this embodiment 1, is a pulse signal having a predetermined time width and voltage value.

[0122] If the game machine control device 133 determines in step AS6 that a pseudo charging signal FCS has been received from the device terminal 110, it proceeds to step AS5, outputs an in-operation signal RNS to the device terminal 110, and then proceeds to step AS7, activates the game hardware 134 to start a specified game, or enters a game start standby state.

[0123] If the device terminal 110 determines in step ES14 that the in-operation signal RNS is present, it proceeds to step ES15, where it stores the billing result information CEI in the device terminal storage device 162 in association with the transaction number TNO, and then proceeds to step ES16, where it transmits the billing result information CEI to the store server 114. Note that if the device terminal 110 does not receive the in-operation signal RNS from the game machine control device 133 within a predetermined time, it preferably outputs billing failure information.

[0124] If the store server 114 determines that the billing result information CEI is present in step SS10, in which the store server 114 is in a standby state for the billing result information CEI, the store server 114 proceeds to step SS11. In step SS11, the charging result information CEI is recorded in the store table SST in association with the transaction number TNO, and the process ends. Therefore, the store table SST stores at least the device terminal identification information TID, payment server identification information SID, fee information CHI, transaction number generation time SGT, one-time token 1TT, billing command information CHO, payment result information SEI (payment approval information SAI or operation availability information AVI), and billing result information CEI, linked to the transaction number TNO, making it highly convenient when investigating history.

[0125] Next, the processing when a new game machine 106 is installed will be described with reference to FIGS. First, operate the store input device 232 to proceed to step RS1, display the menu screen MNS shown in Fig. 5(B) on the store display device 226, and click the new registration button 282 to proceed to step RS2, where the new registration screen NRS shown in Fig. 5(C) is displayed. After entering the automatic machine identification information AID in the AID input field 286, the device terminal identification information TID in the TID input field 288, and information corresponding to the other input fields on the new registration screen NRS, click the register button 292 to proceed to step RS6, where the information is registered in the device terminal table TAT. If the registered automatic machine identification information AID, device terminal identification information TID, etc. are to be modified, click the modify button 284 on the menu screen MNS to proceed to step RS4, where the modification screen RVS is displayed. Enter the automatic machine identification information AID to be corrected in the correction AID input field 294 and click the search button 296 to proceed to step RS8. The registration information related to the object to be corrected will be displayed as shown in the same figure (D). After correcting the information that needs to be corrected, click the correction registration button 300 to proceed to step RS6, where the correction information will be recorded in the equipment terminal table TAT. [Example]

[0126] The above-mentioned first embodiment is an example of customer-presented two-dimensional code payment in which the service recipient displays a two-dimensional code on the recipient terminal 126 and the code is captured by the store's imaging device 150. However, the present invention can also be applied to store-presented payment in which the store presents a two-dimensional code. In the case of store-presented payment, after the store server 114 generates a transaction number TNO based on information that the device terminal has been enabled for payment, it enters a timeout management state TMM upon receiving payment authorization information from the electronic payment brand 130 (payment server 124), and preferably executes timeout processing TOT if payment result information SEI is not received from the electronic payment brand 130 within a predetermined timeout period TOH. A second embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a store presentation type payment system will be described.

[0127] Similar to the first embodiment, the second embodiment also has the same basic configuration as the first embodiment, including an automatic service equipment control device 132 (game machine control device 133), equipment terminal 110, store server 114, payment GW server 118, user terminal 126, and payment server 124. However, in the case of the second embodiment, which is a store-presented type, a QR code QRC, which is a two-dimensional code TDC displayed on the equipment terminal display device 156 of the equipment terminal 110, is captured by an imaging device 150 provided in the user terminal 126 and converted into information related to the two-dimensional code TDC that can be processed. Therefore, compared to the equipment terminal 110 of the first embodiment, the code conversion device 159 of the equipment terminal 110 of the second embodiment is replaced with the encoding device 188 in the user terminal 126, and the encoding device 188 in the user terminal 126 is replaced with the code conversion device 159. Also, the device terminal 110 has one amount selection button 152, which is 100 yen. Furthermore, the user terminal 126 is provided with an image pickup device 150.

[0128] Next, the operation of the second embodiment will be described with reference to the overall flowchart of FIG. The game machine control device 133 transmits the game permission information POI to the device terminal 110 in step AS21. When the device terminal 110 determines that the game permission information POI has been received, the electronic payment brand 130 is displayed on the device terminal display device 156 in step ES21, and then the process proceeds to step ES22. In step ES22, it is determined whether an electronic payment brand 130 has been selected. If selected, the program for that electronic payment brand 130 is launched and the device terminal identification information TID and brand information BRI are sent to the store server 114 as payment authorization request information SAR.

[0129] When the store server 114 determines that it has received payment authorization request information SAR, it generates a transaction number TNO in step SS21, and then records the device terminal identification information TID and brand information BRI received in association with the transaction number TNO in the store table SST in step SS22, and then transmits at least the transaction number TNO, store server identification information OID, and brand information BRI to the payment GW server 118 as store payment request information ORI.

[0130] When the payment gateway server 118 determines that it has received the store payment request information ORI, in step GS21, it records at least the store server identification information OID and brand information BRI in association with the transaction number TNO in the payment gateway table SGT, and then transmits at least the transaction number TNO, payment gateway server identification information GID, and brand information BRI as payment gateway payment request information GRI to the payment server 124, which is the electronic payment brand 130.

[0131] When the payment server 124 determines that it has received the payment GW payment request information GRI, in step PS21 it determines whether it has legitimate authority to make the processing request, and if it does, it proceeds to step PS22 to issue a one-time token 1TT, and then in step PS23 it records at least the transaction number TNO, payment GW identification information SGI, and one-time token 1TT in association with the one-time token 1TT in the payment server table SVT, and then transmits at least the one-time token 1TT and the transaction number as payment authorization information SAI to the payment GW server 118 identified by the payment GW server identification information GID that received the transaction. The presence or absence of legitimate authority is determined, for example, by the brand information BRI sent from the device terminal 110.

[0132] If the payment gateway server 118 identifies a one-time token 1TT in step GS23, it records the one-time token 1TT received in association with the same transaction number TNO in the payment gateway table SGT, and then transmits the one-time token 1TT to the store server 114 identified by the store server identification information OID recorded in association with the same transaction number TNO.

[0133] If the store server 114 determines that it has received a one-time token 1TT, it records the one-time token 1TT in association with the same transaction number TNO in the store table SST in step SS23, then proceeds to step SS24, starts timing the timeout period TOH for that transaction number TNO, and then transmits at least the one-time token 1TT and the transaction number TNO to the device terminal 110 identified by the device terminal identification information TID recorded in association with the same transaction number TNO. This causes the store server 114 to enter the timeout management state TMM for each transaction number TNO.

[0134] If the device terminal 110 determines that it has received the one-time token 1TT and transaction number TNO, it converts the one-time token 1TT, transaction number TNO, and fee information CHI into a QR code QRC in step ES23 and displays it on the device terminal display device 156. The QR code QRC is displayed on the device terminal display device 156 for, for example, 30 seconds, and after 60 seconds has elapsed, it proceeds to step ES24 and displays a message indicating that the transaction is being processed.

[0135] Meanwhile, in step BS21, the user operates his / her user terminal 126, launches the payment application SAP, proceeds to step BS2, and logs in to the payment application SAP. Therefore, at this point, any unauthorized logins are eliminated. By this login, the image capture device 150 of the user terminal 126 enters the image capture standby state TWM. The user operates the imaging device 150 of his / her user terminal 126, and in step BS23 of the user terminal 126, captures an image of the QR code QRC displayed on the device terminal display device 156, and then proceeds to step BS24. In step BS24, the user terminal 126 converts the QR code QRC into relevant information that can be processed by the code conversion device 159, and then proceeds to step BS25. The relevant information that can be processed by the code conversion device 159 includes at least the one-time token 1TT, the transaction number TNO, and the fee information CHI.

[0136] In step BS25, when the payment button (not shown) displayed on the recipient terminal display device 176 is tapped, the payment is approved and at least the one-time token 1TT, transaction number TNO, and fee information CHI are sent to the payment server 124 as payment request information SRI. When the payment server 124 determines that it has received the payment request information SRI, it determines in step PS23 whether the transmitted one-time token 1TT has valid authority, and if it has valid authority, it proceeds to step PS24. In this embodiment 2, if the received one-time token 1TT matches the one-time token 1TT recorded in the payment server table SVT, it is determined that there is valid authority, and if they differ, it is determined that it is an invalid processing request. After executing the settlement process SET in step PS24, the settlement result information SEI is sent together with the transaction number TNO to the user terminal 126 to which the settlement request information SRI was sent.

[0137] When the user terminal 126 determines in step BS26 that the payment result information SEI has been received, it displays the payment result information SEI (receipt mail SCM or payment failure mail NSM) on the user terminal display device 176. Furthermore, the payment server 124 transmits payment result information SEI together with at least the transaction number TNO to the payment GW server 118, which is recorded in the payment server table SVT in association with the received one-time token 1TT. In step GS23, the payment GW server 118 records the payment result information SEI in association with the same transaction number TNO recorded in the payment GW table SGT, and then transmits the payment result information SEI together with at least the transaction number TNO to the store server 114 identified by the store server identification information OID recorded in association with the transaction number TNO.

[0138] When the store server 114 determines that payment result information SEI has been received, in step SS24 it records the received payment result information SEI associated with the same transaction number TNO, and then in step SS26 it determines whether the timeout period TOH associated with the same transaction number TNO has exceeded a predetermined period. If not, it proceeds to step SS27, records in the store table SST that the timeout period TOH is still within, and then transmits charging command information CHO to the device terminal 110 identified by the device terminal identification information TID associated with the same transaction number TNO recorded in the store table SST. If the timeout period THO has been exceeded, it executes timeout processing TOT and records timeout information TOI in the store table SST.

[0139] When the equipment terminal 110 determines that the charging command information CHO has been received, it outputs a pseudo charging signal FCS to the game machine control device 133 in step ES25.

[0140] The game machine control device 133 performs billing processing in step AS22 based on the pseudo billing signal FCS, and then proceeds to step AS23. That is, based on the pseudo billing signal FCS, the game machine 106 becomes able to play the game.

[0141] In step AS23, the game machine control device 133 outputs a RUN signal to the device terminal 110. This RUN signal is a billing result signal CEI, and upon receiving the billing result signal CEI, the device terminal 110, in step ES26, associates the received billing result signal CEI with the same transaction number TNO, records the signal in the device terminal table TAT, and then transmits it together with the transaction number TNO to the store server 114. The store server 114 records the received billing result signal CEI in association with the same transaction number TNO in the store table SST. These records allow the facts to be confirmed by comparing the records at each stage in the event of a transaction dispute between the game center and the user, and can be used to resolve the dispute. [Explanation of symbols]

[0142] 102 Automated Service Equipment 110 Automatic service equipment terminal (equipment terminal) 114 Store Server 118 Payment Gateway Server (Payment GW Server) 124 payment server 126 User terminal 130 payment brands 132 Automatic service equipment control device 133 Game machine control device 150 Imaging device 152 Price selection button 1TT One-Time Token 176 Display device (user terminal display device) CEI Charging Result Signal CHI Pricing Information CHO Charging Order Information FCS pseudo charging signal POI permission information PWM image capture standby state PYE Payment Destination PYS Payment Source QRC QR Code SEI payment result information SRI Settlement Request Information TDC 2D code TOH Timeout period TNO Transaction Number TOH Timeout period TOT Timeout processing

Claims

1. A store server of an automated service device inputs a result of an electronic payment from a payment server connected to the store server in a manner that allows communication, and outputs information based on the result to an automated service device that provides goods or services based on the receipt of a fee and is connected to the store server in a manner that allows communication, a plurality of the automated service machines are communicatively connected to the store server; When inputting the request for electronic payment from the automated service machine, inputting payment processing request information including automated service machine identification information for identifying the automated service machine and fee information in addition to the request for electronic payment, generating a transaction number for identifying the transaction to be settled based on the input, and storing the payment processing request information in association with the transaction number; When outputting the electronic payment request to the payment server, store payment request information including the transaction number and the fee information is output in addition to the electronic payment request; When the result is input from the payment server, the transaction number is input in addition to the payment result information, and charging command information for operating the automated service machine is output to the automated service machine identified by the automated service machine identification information corresponding to the stored transaction number and the payment processing request information associated with the same transaction number as the input transaction number, from among the stored transaction numbers and the payment processing request information associated with the stored transaction number, the request for electronic payment includes a one-time token for authorizing the electronic payment, which is issued by the payment server and obtained by the automated service machine from a user terminal operated by a user using the automated service machine; A store server for an automated service machine, which mediates the transmission of requests for electronic payment and information based on the results corresponding to the requests between the automated service machine and the payment server.

2. A store server for automatic service equipment as described in Claim 1, characterized in that the automatic service equipment has an imaging device, which acquires the one-time token from the user terminal by capturing an image of the two-dimensionally coded one-time token displayed on the user terminal.

3. A store server of an automatic service equipment as described in claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that it starts timing a timeout period based on the generation of the transaction number, and if the result is not input from the payment server within a predetermined timeout period, it stops processing the payment corresponding to the transaction number.

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