Electronic payment system, electronic payment method, and payment device

Abstract

To improve interest of electronic settlement under a situation in which a user can select a device for settlement from a plurality of settlement devices supporting electronic settlement according to a same method.SOLUTION: An electronic settlement system is provided. The electronic settlement system comprises a plurality of settlement devices installed in specific facilities. Each of the plurality of settlement devices accepts electronic settlement processing in accordance with a same method that can be used by a user. A control unit of each of the plurality of settlement devices executes the electronic settlement processing by the same method according to operation by the user on the settlement device, and outputs notification sound to the user by executing the electronic settlement processing. One or more specific settlement devices among the plurality of settlement devices output notification sound different from that of another settlement devices during the electronic settlement processing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic payment system, an electronic payment method, and a payment device. [Background technology]

[0002] Public transportation facilities, such as train stations, may install automatic ticket gates that allow electronic payment, for example, by IC card, to quickly process passengers entering and exiting the station. To prevent queues from forming as large numbers of passengers enter and exit the station, multiple automatic ticket gates are usually installed in a row. The number of automatic ticket gates installed is determined primarily based on the expected number of passengers during peak demand periods, such as rush hour. Automatic ticket gates emit a beep or other sound signal after a successful transaction to let passengers know that they have successfully completed payment using an IC card or other payment method.

[0003] Furthermore, in retail stores such as convenience stores, multiple cash registers capable of electronic payment may be installed to promote cashless and faster payment for merchandise. Such cash registers support one or more electronic payment methods and, after a successful payment, may output a different sound depending on the electronic payment method. By outputting a different sound depending on the electronic payment method, the user is not only informed that the payment was successful, but also informed of the method used for the electronic payment. Furthermore, by having the cash register output a different sound depending on the electronic payment method, it is expected to have the secondary effect of impressing the user who made the payment and those around them with the electronic payment method supported by the cash register.

[0004] Patent document 1 proposes an electronic money payment terminal device that aims to adjust the volume of payment sounds and error sounds output by the electronic money payment terminal device based on the volume in the surrounding environment so that it suits the surrounding environment. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-121990 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In conventional electronic payment systems, the type of notification sound output when a payment is made is generally fixed as long as the electronic payment method is the same. Therefore, as users repeatedly make electronic payments using the same method, the notification sound output when a payment is made tends to become monotonous and uninspiring to them, and may even be annoying. On the other hand, if the type of notification sound is changed arbitrarily, it may become difficult for users to determine which of the many electronic payment services they have used, which could result in unnecessary confusion for users.

[0007] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to improve the interest of electronic payments in a situation where a user can select a device to use for payment from a plurality of payment devices that support electronic payments according to the same method. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] According to one embodiment, an electronic payment system is provided. The electronic payment system includes a plurality of payment devices installed in a specific facility. All of the plurality of payment devices accept electronic payment processing using the same method available to users. A control unit of each of the plurality of payment devices executes electronic payment processing using the same method in response to a user's action on the payment device, and outputs a notification sound to the user upon execution of the electronic payment processing. One or more specific payment devices among the plurality of payment devices outputs a notification sound different from that of the other payment devices during electronic payment processing.

[0009] According to one embodiment, there is provided an electronic payment method performed by multiple payment devices installed in a specific facility. All of the multiple payment devices accept electronic payment processing using the same method available to users. The electronic payment method includes a control unit of each of the multiple payment devices executing electronic payment processing using the same method in response to a user's action on the payment device, and outputting a notification sound to the user when the electronic payment processing is executed. Among the multiple payment devices, one or more specific payment devices output a notification sound different from that of the other payment devices during the electronic payment processing.

[0010] According to one embodiment, there is provided a payment device installed in a specific facility together with one or more other payment devices. The payment device accepts electronic payment transactions using the same method available to users as the other payment devices. The payment device includes a control unit. The control unit includes: a notification sound setting unit that sets a notification sound to be output by the payment device when the electronic payment transaction is being executed; a payment execution unit that executes the electronic payment transaction in response to a user's action on the payment device; and an output control unit that causes a speaker to output the notification sound set by the notification sound setting unit when the electronic payment transaction is being executed. The notification sound set by the notification sound setting unit is different from the notification sound output by at least one of the other payment devices when the electronic payment transaction is being executed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to increase the interest of electronic payments in a situation where a user can select a device to use for payment from a plurality of payment devices that support electronic payments according to the same method. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic payment system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] 2 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the payment device in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 3] 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the payment device in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 4]2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the appearance of an environment in which a plurality of payment devices in FIG. 1 are installed. FIG. [Figure 5] 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the appearance of an environment in which a specific one of the multiple payment devices in FIG. 1 is installed when footprint marks are provided as a guide means around the specific payment device. FIG. [Figure 6] 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the appearance of the environment in which the plurality of payment devices in FIG. 1 are installed when their light-emitting devices are made to emit light in different colors depending on the type of notification sound being set. [Figure 7] 4 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the settlement device of FIG. 3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. Hereinafter, elements that are identical or similar to elements already described will be assigned the same or similar reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions will generally be omitted. For example, when there are multiple identical or similar elements, a common reference numeral may be used to describe each element without distinguishing between them, or a subnumber may be used in addition to the common reference numeral to describe each element distinctly.

[0014] (Embodiment) 1, an electronic payment system 5 according to an embodiment includes a plurality of payment devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, and a payment server 200. The payment device 100 is connected to the payment server 200 via a network, and can exchange various data.

[0015] Multiple payment devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, etc. (hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as "payment device 100") may be installed in specific indoor or outdoor facilities, such as public transportation facilities such as train stations, airports, and bus terminals, stores such as convenience stores, supermarkets, and department stores, or event venues.

[0016] These payment devices 100 are used, for example, by users to pay for the provision of products or services from an electronically recorded balance.

[0017] (i) Example in which the settlement device 100 performs settlement processing using a medium that is not associated with user information The payment device 100 accepts electronic payments by, for example, transmitting and receiving signals to and from a medium (for example, an IC card) on which a prepaid or postpaid balance is recorded without being associated with user information.

[0018] For example, a user can enter or exit the premises of a building such as a station or office building by bringing an IC card close to a payment device 100 installed at the entrance or exit to the premises of the building. When the user enters the premises, the payment device 100 detects the approach of the IC card and determines whether or not the user is allowed to enter the premises by reading information on the IC card, and if the user is allowed to enter the premises, it emits a predetermined electronic sound to notify the user that entry is permitted, and if the user is not allowed to enter the premises, it emits an error sound and closes the gate, etc.

[0019] Furthermore, when the payment device 100 is installed at the entrance and exit of a transportation facility building such as a train station, it determines whether the fare can be paid from the balance associated with the IC card based on the station records at the time of the user's entry and exit, and if the fare can be paid, it emits a predetermined electronic sound to notify the user that they can pass through the exit gate and opens the exit gate, and if the balance is insufficient to pay the fare, it emits an electronic sound indicating that the balance is insufficient and closes the exit gate. Note that when a user enters a station, if the balance on the IC card is less than the minimum fare, the payment device may emit an error sound and close the entrance gate, or may allow entry even if the balance on the IC card is less than the minimum fare and emit a predetermined electronic sound.

[0020] Depending on the transportation route, the fare may be a fixed amount regardless of the distance traveled by the user (for example, the fare for a public bus that operates on a specific route is a fixed amount). In this case, when the user boards the bus, the payment device 100 determines whether the balance on the IC card is sufficient to pay the fare, and if the balance is sufficient, it emits a predetermined electronic sound to notify the user that they can board, or if the balance is insufficient, it emits an error sound.

[0021] Although IC cards may be issued by different companies, the payment device 100 can accept payment processing using IC cards issued by different companies. In this case, the payment device 100 emits the same electronic sound at the time of payment, regardless of which company issued the IC card.

[0022] (ii) Example in which the settlement device 100 performs settlement processing using a balance associated with user information The settlement device 100 is compatible with a settlement system in which a prepaid or postpaid balance is recorded in association with user information, for example.

[0023] For example, there are debit cards in which the balance is recorded in association with the user's information, virtual credit cards (where a credit card number is issued without the need to issue a physical credit card), and payment applications that run on the user's device such as a smartphone.

[0024] The payment device 100 is, for example, a point-of-sale (POS) terminal installed in a store. When the user's terminal executes a payment application, information for identifying the user is displayed on the display of the user's terminal in a format (for example, a two-dimensional code) that can be read by the payment device 100. By reading the two-dimensional code, the payment device 100 performs payment processing using the balance associated with the user's information.

[0025] (iii) Example of payment processing performed by the payment device 100 reading authentication information The payment device 100 includes, for example, a device that reads information indicating that a service is available. It may also be a device that allows the payment device 100 to read information that has been issued in advance according to the content of the service that the user intends to use. For example, a code (e.g., a two-dimensional code such as a barcode or QR Code (registered trademark)) is issued in advance when the user pays a fare according to the user's travel origin to destination online or at a transportation ticket vending machine. The code may be issued electronically in association with user information, or a ticket (or boarding ticket) may be issued by a ticket vending machine or the like with the code printed on it without being associated with user information.

[0026] The payment device 100 is installed, for example, at an airport, a train station, a bus, etc., and allows the user to enter or exit and opens or closes the gate by reading a code displayed on the user's terminal or a code printed on a printed material.

[0027] Each of the multiple payment devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, etc. accepts electronic payments according to at least one of the same methods (whichever payment device 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, etc. a user uses, at least the payment service used and the content of the payment are the same). Here, the "payment service" used by the multiple payment devices 100 is specified by technical means, and there may be multiple payment service providers. For example, the "payment service" can be, as described above, (i) An example in which the payment device 100 performs payment processing using a medium that is not associated with user information, (ii) An example in which the payment device 100 performs payment processing using a balance associated with user information, (iii) An example in which the payment device 100 performs payment processing by reading authentication information, The payment device 100 may be compatible with payment services of various businesses.

[0028] Therefore, a user who can use such a method can select any one of the plurality of payment devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, . . . to perform electronic payment according to the same method.

[0029] In other words, regardless of which of the multiple payment devices 100 (100-1, 100-2, 100-3, ...) a user uses, there is no difference in the content of the payment (e.g., payment amount, authentication content) that can be received in the payment service. Therefore, it is assumed that a user will normally use multiple payment devices 100 in the following manner: without any motivation to use any of the multiple payment devices 100, the user will use a payment device 100 that happens to be available, or the user will use a payment device 100 that the user has unconsciously selected.

[0030] Although the multiple payment devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, etc. are typically placed adjacent to each other, they may also be placed separately from each other within a facility. For example, multiple payment devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, etc. may be placed at the east and west ticket gates of railway station A. The number of payment devices 100 installed within a facility is not limited to three, and may be four or more, or may be two.

[0031] The payment device 100 may be installed in, for example, an automatic ticket gate, a cash register, a vending machine, etc. Here, the payment device 100 is not limited to an automatic ticket gate that may be installed at a train station and that settles fares or admission fees to stations, but also contemplates that the payment device 100 referred to in this specification may include an authentication device installed at an entrance / exit gate that manages the entry and exit of users, which may be installed at, for example, an airport or an event venue. Such an authentication device does not necessarily exchange currency, i.e., perform payment, when a user enters or exits a venue, but it can be said to be similar to the payment device 100 that attempts to settle fares or admission fees based on information on an IC card ticket and outputs a notification sound when the payment is successfully completed, in that it attempts authentication based on information on an electronic ticket and outputs a notification sound when the authentication is successfully completed.

[0032] The payment server 200 may receive a payment request, payment log data, etc. from the payment device 100 via the network. The payment server 200 may also transmit an approval response or a denial response to the payment request to the payment device 100 via the network. The type of data the payment device 100 exchanges with the payment server 200 and how it does so may depend primarily on the electronic payment method. That is, the payment device 100 has a configuration capable of communicating with each electronic payment method. A separate payment server 200 may exist for each electronic payment method. Therefore, if the payment device 100 supports multiple electronic payment methods, the payment device 100 may be connected to multiple different payment servers 200 via the network. In this embodiment, each device (payment device, payment server, etc.) may also be considered as an information processing device. That is, a collection of devices may be considered as a single "information processing device," and the electronic payment system 5 may be formed as a collection of multiple devices. The manner in which the multiple functions required to realize the electronic payment system 5 of this embodiment are allocated to one or more pieces of hardware can be determined appropriately taking into account the processing capacity of each piece of hardware and / or the specifications required for the electronic payment system 5.

[0033] 2 shows an example of the hardware configuration of a payment device 100 constituting the electronic payment system 5 according to this embodiment. The payment device 100 includes a processor 11, a memory 12, a storage 13, a communication IF (Interface) 14, and an input / output IF 15.

[0034] The processor 11 is hardware for executing an instruction set written in a program, and is composed of an arithmetic unit, registers, peripheral circuits, etc. The memory 12 is for temporarily storing programs and data to be processed by the programs, etc., and is a volatile memory such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory).

[0035] The storage 13 is a storage device for saving data, such as a flash memory, a hard disc drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), etc. The communication IF 14 is an interface for inputting and outputting signals so that the payment device 100 can communicate with external devices.

[0036] The input / output IF15 is an interface with an input device (e.g., a touch panel, a touchpad, a pointing device such as a mouse, a keyboard, etc.) for accepting input operations from the user, and an output device (a display, a speaker, etc.) for presenting information to the user.

[0037] 3 shows a block diagram of a payment device 100 constituting the electronic payment system 5 according to this embodiment. The payment device 100 includes a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, a communication unit 130, an input / output unit 140, and a battery 150. The elements in the payment device 100 can be electrically connected via a bus.

[0038] Control unit 110 reads a program stored in memory 12 serving as storage unit 120 and executes instructions included in the program to control the operation of payment device 100. Control unit 110 includes, for example, the aforementioned processor 11. Control unit 110 operates in accordance with the program to fulfill the functions of notification sound setting unit 111, payment execution unit 112, and output control unit 113.

[0039] The notification sound setting unit 111 selects and sets the notification sound to be output when payment is executed for at least one type (hereinafter simply referred to as the target method) of the multiple types of electronic payment methods supported by the payment device 100 from notification sound data 121 stored in the storage unit 120. Here, when payment is executed refers to, for example, when payment is completed successfully, but may also include when payment is completed with an error.

[0040] The notification sound setting unit 111 may set the notification sound based on various data stored in the memory unit 120 (e.g., time zone data 122, usage history data 123, remaining battery power data 124, location data 125, identifiers, or flags, etc.) and / or in response to a command that is input directly or received via a network from an external device such as the payment server 200.

[0041] In any case, the notification sound setting unit 111 included in each payment device 100 determines the notification sound so that some of the multiple payment devices 100 (hereinafter simply referred to as specific payment devices) installed in a specific facility output a special notification sound (first notification sound) when executing a payment according to the target method, and the remaining payment devices 100 output a normal notification sound (second notification sound) when executing a payment according to the target method. In other words, among the multiple payment devices 100 installed in a specific facility, payment devices 100 with a normal notification sound set for the target method and the above-mentioned specific payment devices will be mixed. Such differences in notification sound settings among the multiple payment devices 100 may be ensured, for example, by a command from the payment server 200 or another external device, may be ensured by cooperation between these multiple payment devices 100, or may be ensured by the algorithm of the notification sound setting unit 111.

[0042] Depending on the payment service supported by the payment device 100, a normal notification sound may be set for each payment service provider. The payment device 100 may output the normal notification sound so that the provider or the brand name of the payment service provided by the provider can be identified. This allows the user to receive a normal notification sound corresponding to the provider or brand name of the payment service used by the user each time a payment process is performed, which may increase the likelihood that the user will recognize the provider or brand name.

[0043] On the other hand, if the payment device 100 is set to output a special notification sound (if it is a specific payment device), (i) the same special notification sound may be output regardless of the business providing the payment service. For example, if a specific payment device supports payment by IC card, the same special notification sound may be output regardless of the business providing the payment service by IC card (i.e., regardless of the issuer of the IC card).

[0044] (ii) Furthermore, a particular payment device may output the same special notification sound regardless of the payment service used by the user (for example, regardless of whether payment is made by IC card or by using a two-dimensional code).

[0045] (iii) In addition, when a specific payment device among the multiple payment devices 100 is set to output a special notification sound, the specific payment device may output a different special notification sound for each payment service provider. For example, when a specific payment device supports payments using a payment application executed on a user's terminal, a different special notification sound may be output for each payment application provider.

[0046] Below, some specific examples of notification sound settings will be explained. For example, if a first condition is satisfied, for example, the identifier does not match a specific value or the flag is OFF, the notification sound setting unit 111 sets a normal notification sound for the target method. On the other hand, if a second condition is satisfied, for example, the identifier matches the specific value or the flag is ON, the notification sound setting unit 111 sets a special notification sound for the target method.

[0047] The normal notification sound may be, for example, a default notification sound that is output when a payment is made according to the target method. On the other hand, the special notification sound may be anything different from the normal notification sound, and specifically may be the voice of a fictional character or a real person (e.g., a musician, celebrity, etc.), or a part of a song.

[0048] Such special notification sounds can be expected to strongly attract the interest of fans of characters, people, music, etc., and to change the flow of people. For example, when an event occurs in which a specific character appears in a so-called location-based game, an automatic ticket gate equipped with the payment device 100 may output the voice of the character or background music of the location-based game as a special notification sound. For example, in a game that uses the location information of a user's device, an event (a so-called raid battle) in which multiple players team up to fight a powerful boss character at a specific location may occur. User devices located around the specific location where the event is occurring may participate in the event. In this case, the notification sound setting unit 111 may be configured to output the voice of the boss character (such as the boss character's cry or lines) or background music related to the event (such as background music output only during a raid battle event) as a special notification sound. Alternatively, when a concert by a specific musician is held, an automatic ticket gate equipped with the payment device 100 may output the voice or music of the musician as a special notification sound.

[0049] For example, by outputting a special notification sound from (at least a part of) the payment device 100 mounted on an automatic ticket gate installed at the location where a character appears in a location game or the nearest ticket gate to a concert venue, it is possible to guide players of the location game or spectators of a concert. Alternatively, by outputting a special notification sound from (at least a part of) the payment device 100 mounted on an automatic ticket gate installed at a ticket gate other than the nearest ticket gate, it is possible to alleviate the concentration of users at the nearest ticket gate. In other words, it is possible to disperse the flow of people between users who head to the concert venue via the shortest route and users who take a detour to hear the output of the special notification sound.

[0050] Alternatively, some of the payment devices 100 installed in adjacent automated ticket gates or cash registers may be set to a special notification sound for a target method, while the remaining devices may be set to a normal notification sound for the target method. This allows general users who are not interested in the special notification sound to be less affected by congestion on public transportation or in stores due to a large number of users who intend to use the special notification sound. In other words, by using an empty automated ticket gate or cash register equipped with a payment device 100 set to a normal notification sound, the general users can enter and exit public transportation or purchase items at stores with the same level of comfort as usual.

[0051] Furthermore, even when the payment devices 100 are installed in vending machines, it is useful for some of the payment devices 100 to output a special notification sound. For example, if a special notification sound is set for vending machines with low sales or large inventories, the speed at which vending machines in a facility consume inventory can be adjusted, thereby reducing lost sales opportunities caused by vending machines that are easily visible to users quickly selling out and causing users to give up on making a purchase.

[0052] The notification sound setting unit 111 sets a notification sound for the target method when the notification sound setting timing arrives. As an example, the notification sound setting unit 111 may schedule the notification sound setting timing based on time period data 122 stored in the memory unit 120. For example, if the time period data 122 represents a time period during which an in-game or real-life event occurs near the payment device 100, for example, within walking distance, the notification sound setting unit 111 may schedule the notification sound setting timing to be a predetermined time, for example, one hour before the start of the event period. This makes it possible to guide the flow of users who have begun to gather for the event.

[0053] Here, the notification sound setting timing does not need to be once per event. For example, in order to flexibly guide people flow according to real-time situations, the notification sound setting unit 111 may schedule the notification sound setting timing at predetermined intervals, for example, every five minutes, or may schedule the notification sound setting timing according to a command that is directly input or received via a network from an external device such as the payment server 200.

[0054] Furthermore, when the time period data 122 indicates a time period during which an event is held, the notification sound setting unit 111 may forcibly set a normal notification sound for the target method a predetermined time, for example, one hour, after the end of the time period during which the event is held. This allows the payment device 100 to function as a normal payment device, i.e., a payment device with a fixed notification sound for the target method, during time periods unrelated to the holding of the event.

[0055] Furthermore, the notification sound setting unit 111 may set a notification sound based on the usage history data 123. For example, when the number of uses, frequency of use, or amount of use of the payment device 100 indicated by the usage history data 123 is below a threshold, or when the ranking of the number of uses, frequency of use, or amount of use of all of the multiple payment devices 100 arranged in the facility or among a subset arranged adjacently is below a reference ranking, the notification sound setting unit 111 may set a special notification sound for the target method unconditionally or further depending on other data (e.g., an identifier, a flag, time period data 122, usage history data 123, remaining battery amount data 124, location data 125, etc.). This allows users to be guided to a payment device 100 with a low usage history, thereby improving the usage history of the payment device 100.

[0056] Furthermore, the notification sound setting unit 111 may set a notification sound based on the remaining battery amount data 124. For example, when the remaining amount of the battery 150 of the payment device 100 indicated by the remaining battery amount data 124 exceeds a threshold, or when the ranking of the remaining amount of the battery 150 among all of the payment devices 100 arranged in the facility or among a subset arranged adjacently exceeds a reference ranking, the notification sound setting unit 111 may set a special notification sound for the target method unconditionally or further depending on other data (e.g., an identifier, a flag, time period data 122, usage history data 123, location data 125, etc.). This can keep users away from a payment device 100 whose battery 150 is running low, thereby prolonging the life of the battery 150.

[0057] Additionally, the notification sound setting unit 111 may set a notification sound based on the location data 125. For example, the notification sound setting unit 111 identifies a ticket gate to which the user should be guided based on the location of the event or venue indicated by the location data 125. Then, when the payment device 100 is installed at this ticket gate, the notification sound setting unit 111 may set a special notification sound for the target method unconditionally or further depending on other data (e.g., an identifier, a flag, time period data 122, usage history data 123, remaining battery amount data 124, etc.).

[0058] The payment execution unit 112 executes electronic payment processing in response to a user's action on the payment device 100, such as holding up a payment IC chip, a card bearing a payment two-dimensional code, or a user terminal. Here, the user terminal is, for example, a smartphone equipped with a payment IC chip and / or capable of displaying a payment two-dimensional code.

[0059] Depending on the target method, the payment execution unit 112 may perform payment by rewriting the balance data recorded on the IC chip, or may perform payment by requesting the payment server 200 to update the data recorded on the IC chip or the user's account data linked to the two-dimensional code.

[0060] When making a payment by rewriting the balance data recorded on the IC chip, the payment execution unit 112 reads data recorded on the IC chip, such as user data and balance data, from the reader / writer 144 via the input / output IF 15. The payment execution unit 112 then subtracts the balance data according to the payment amount to calculate the post-payment balance data. The payment execution unit 112 then causes the reader / writer 144 to write the post-payment balance data to the IC chip.

[0061] When making a payment by requesting the payment server 200 to update the user's account data, the payment execution unit 112 causes the communication unit 130 to transmit a payment request including the user data and payment usage amount data to the payment server 200. Then, in response to the received payment request, the payment server 200 executes a payment process on the user's account data.

[0062] In either case, the payment execution unit 112 may update the usage history data 123 after the payment is completed.

[0063] When the payment execution unit 112 executes electronic payment processing according to the target method, for example, after the electronic payment processing has been successfully completed, the output control unit 113 causes the speaker 141 to output the notification sound currently set for the target method by the notification sound setting unit 111. Specifically, the output control unit 113 converts the notification sound data 121 corresponding to the normal notification sound or the special notification sound into an audio signal and transmits it to the speaker 141 via the input / output IF 15.

[0064] The output control unit 113 may also transmit a light emission control signal to the light emitting device 142 via the input / output IF 15. The output control unit 113 may also transmit a video signal to the display 143 via the input / output IF 15.

[0065] As will be described later, when the light-emitting device 142 is used as a guidance means, the output control unit 113 responds to the change in the notification sound setting by the notification sound setting unit 111 by: The light emission control signals output to the light emitting devices 142 may be changed.

[0066] The memory unit 120 includes, for example, the memory 12 and / or the storage 13 described above, and stores data and programs used by the payment device 100. In one aspect, the memory unit 120 stores notification sound data 121, time period data 122, usage history data 123, remaining battery level data 124, and location data 125.

[0067] The notification sound data 121 includes at least the sound data of the normal notification sound and the special notification sound described above. The sound data of the special notification sound may be used temporarily only during one event, or may be used repeatedly during multiple events. In other words, the sound data of the special notification sound may be changed for each event, or may be reused across multiple events. The notification sound data 121 may be read by the output control unit 113 to output a notification sound when a payment is made.

[0068] The notification sound data 121 may be preset in the storage unit 120, or may be input directly to the payment device 100, or may be received from an external device such as the payment server 200 via a network.

[0069] The time period data 122 indicates a time period such as a time period during which an event is held, rush hour, etc. The time period data 122 may be read by the notification sound setting unit 111, for example, to set the notification sound setting timing and / or the notification sound. The time period data 122 may be directly input to the payment device 100 or may be received from an external device such as the payment server 200 via a network.

[0070] The usage history data 123 indicates the number of times, frequency of use, and / or amount used of the payment device 100. The usage history data 123 may be a data set including, for example, the execution date and time, status code (OK / NG), and amount of each payment process executed by the payment device 100.

[0071] The usage history data 123 can be read by the notification sound setting unit 111 in order to set a notification sound, for example. The usage history data 123 can be updated by the payment execution unit 112.

[0072] The remaining battery amount data 124 indicates the remaining amount of the battery 150. If the settlement apparatus 100 does not include the battery 150, the remaining battery amount data 124 is not stored in the storage unit 120.

[0073] The remaining battery amount data 124 can be read by the notification sound setting unit 111, for example, to set a notification sound. The remaining battery amount data 124 can be updated by a battery management unit (not shown).

[0074] The location data 125 indicates, for example, the location or venue of an event, or the nearest ticket gate. The location data 125 can be read by the notification sound setting unit 111, for example, to set a notification sound. The location data 125 can be directly input to the payment device 100 or received from an external device, such as the payment server 200, via a network.

[0075] The communication unit 130 is a communication module that performs various signal processing such as modulation and demodulation processing so that the payment apparatus 100 can communicate with the payment server 200 or other external devices via wire or wirelessly. The communication unit 130 provides received signals to the control unit 110 and, conversely, receives transmitted signals from the control unit 110. The communication unit 130 includes the communication IF 14 described above.

[0076] The input / output unit 140 includes one or more output devices. Specifically, the input / output unit 140 may include a speaker 141, a light-emitting device 142, a display 143, and a reader / writer 144.

[0077] The speaker 141 receives an audio signal of the notification sound from the output control unit 113 via the input / output IF 15, converts this into sound, and outputs it to the outside of the payment device 100.

[0078] The light-emitting device 142 is an LED (Light Emitting Diode) that functions as a backlight for the reader / writer 144. The light-emitting device 142 receives a light-emitting control signal from the output control unit 113 via the input / output IF 15, and emits light in various colors and intensities in response to the light-emitting control signal.

[0079] The display 143 receives a video signal from the output control unit 113 via the input / output IF 15, and can display an image indicating whether the payment is OK / NG, the amount used, the remaining balance, etc., when a payment is made, for example.

[0080] The reader / writer 144 reads data recorded on an IC chip mounted on a card or user terminal held over by the user, and rewrites the data recorded on the IC chip under the control of the payment execution unit 112. Alternatively, depending on the procedure of the target method, a two-dimensional code reader may be provided instead of the IC chip reader / writer 144.

[0081] The battery 150 is a source of power supply to each element of the payment device 100. Note that the payment device 100 does not necessarily need to be driven only by the battery 150, and may be driven only by a commercial power source, or may be driven by a combination of a commercial power source and the battery 150. In other words, the payment device 100 does not necessarily need to be equipped with the battery 150.

[0082] By providing a guidance means for enabling users to recognize which of the multiple payment devices 100 corresponds to a specific payment device, it is possible to encourage users to use a specific payment device and further enhance the effect of guiding people flow. In other words, the electronic payment system 5 may be provided with a guidance means that can be visually recognized by users, for encouraging users to use one or more specific payment devices.

[0083] Specifically, the guiding means may be visually recognizable by the user. For example, the guiding means may be provided on the floor, wall, or air around a particular payment device along the path the user takes to use the payment device.

[0084] It is assumed that three payment apparatuses 100-1, 100-2, and 100-3 are arranged as shown in FIG.

[0085] As shown in Figure 4, payment device 100-1 includes reader / writer 144-1, and payment device 100-2 includes reader / writer 144-2. Payment device 100-3 includes reader / writer 144-3 and reader / writer 144-4. Payment device 100-1 and payment device 100-2 can pass through the lane in only one direction, and reader / writer 144 for performing payment processing is provided only on the entrance side in the direction of travel. For example, payment device 100-1 and payment device 100-2 function as gates for accepting exit from the premises, rather than as gates for accepting entry into the premises.

[0086] The payment device 100-3 has a bidirectional lane that can be passed through. In other words, the payment device 100-3 functions as an entrance / exit gate that can accept both entry into the premises and exit from the premises. The payment device 100-3 has multiple reader / writers 144 (reader / writers 144-3, 144-4) to enable bidirectional use of the lane. For example, in the payment device 100-3, the reader / writer 144-3 accepts payment processing when exiting, and the reader / writer 144-4 accepts payment processing when entering.

[0087] Of the multiple payment devices 100, only one on the entrance side or exit side may be provided with a payment means (in the illustrated example, a reader / writer 144) for outputting a special notification sound at the time of payment.

[0088] In addition, when multiple payment devices 100 output special notification sounds during payment processes at the time of entry and exit, they may output different special notification sounds for the payment process at the time of entry and the payment process at the time of exit.

[0089] When the payment is abnormally terminated or when the user attempts to pass through the lanes L1, L2 and L3 without making a payment, the payment devices 100-1, 100-2 and 100-3 close the flap doors to prevent the user from passing through the lanes L1, L2 and L3, respectively.

[0090] When payment devices 100-1 and 100-3 among payment devices 100-1, 100-2, and 100-3 in Fig. 4 correspond to specific payment devices, footprint marks F1 and F3 may be provided on the floors of lanes L1 and L3 as illustrated in Fig. 5. This allows users to visually recognize that payment devices 100-1 and 100-3 are specific payment devices.

[0091] The footprint mark may be realized, for example, as a sticker, so that it can be easily placed or removed. The appearance of the footprint mark may be determined based on the profile of a character or person associated with the special notification sound. This allows users to enjoy associating the footprint mark with a character or person.

[0092] Furthermore, signs encouraging users to use a specific payment device may be displayed not only on the floor around where the payment device is installed, but also on the wall around the payment device or in the air. For example, a floating object such as a balloon may be floated in association with the payment device, or an air vehicle such as a drone may be flown.

[0093] In addition, the guidance means that can be placed on the floor, wall, or in the air are not limited to footprint marks and can be any display, but from the perspective of increasing the user's interest, a display that suggests the presence of a character or person associated with the special notification sound, or a display that suggests the special notification sound itself (for example, a song title, a line, etc.) may be adopted.

[0094] As another example, the guidance means may be arranged to make the user aware that the payment device is a specific payment device in a manner that is visually recognizable to the user around the location where the user performs an action to perform electronic payment processing on the specific payment device.

[0095] For example, in a particular payment device, there are areas that are likely to be visible to the user when performing a payment process, or areas to which the user's body or belongings are brought close to perform a payment process. For example, if the payment device performs payment processing by waving an IC card, the area where a reader / writer device for reading the IC card is installed is likely to be visible to the user when performing a payment process. In addition, the user will bring the IC card close to or into contact with the reader / writer device.

[0096] In this case, the guiding means may be provided at or around the reader / writer device and may emit light of a specific color, i.e., a light-emitting device 142 that emits light of a specific color, intensity, or pattern may be used as the guiding means.

[0097] When payment devices 100-1 and 100-3 among payment devices 100-1, 100-2, and 100-3 in Figure 4 correspond to specific payment devices, as illustrated in Figure 6, light-emitting device 142-1 serving as a backlight for reader / writer 144-1 of payment device 100-1 and light-emitting device 142-3 serving as a backlight for reader / writer 144-3 of payment device 100-3 may emit light in a different color from light-emitting device 142-2 serving as a backlight for reader / writer 144-2 of payment device 100-2.

[0098] For example, while payment apparatus 100-2 is in a standby state, light-emitting device 142-2 emits light in a default light color that depends on the target method, such as blue, in response to a light-emitting control signal from output control unit 113-2. On the other hand, while payment apparatuses 100-1 / 100-3 are in a standby state, light-emitting devices 142-1 / 142-3 emit light in a special light color that is different from the default light color, such as yellow, in response to a light-emitting control signal from output control units 113-1 / 113-3.

[0099] This allows users to visually recognize that payment devices 100-1 and 100-3 are specific payment devices. The special light-emitting color may be determined based on the profile of a character or person associated with the special notification sound. This allows users to enjoy associating the light-emitting color with a character or person.

[0100] The special light color may be any light color other than the default light color, but in order to enhance the user's interest, a light color that suggests the presence of a character or person associated with the special notification sound, such as a theme color, may be used. As a variation of the guidance means described here, it is also possible to change the image displayed on display 143 instead of the light color, or its background color, depending on whether the normal notification sound is set or the special notification sound is set.

[0101] Furthermore, as another example, when a user makes a payment using a user terminal, the user terminal may be notified of which of the multiple payment devices 100 corresponds to the specific payment device. For example, an AR (Augmented Reality) function of a location-based game may be used to display an image of a character or person associated with a special notification sound around the specific payment device.

[0102] Furthermore, the user terminal may notify the user which of the multiple payment devices 100 corresponds to the specific payment device via a text message, video, or the like. For example, when a game program is running on the user terminal, the game program may notify the user which is the "specific payment device" as a notification during the game. For example, in the case of a game that uses location information, the user may be notified that a specific payment device exists and which of the multiple payment devices 100 corresponds to the specific payment device when the user terminal is within a predetermined distance around the payment device or when there is a possibility that the user will use the facility where the payment device is installed (for example, when the payment device is installed within a station, it is determined that the user will use the transportation facility that operates the station).

[0103] An example of the operation of the settlement device 100 will be described below with reference to FIG. After starting up the payment device 100, the notification sound setting unit 111 sets a normal notification sound for the target method (step S201). Then, the control unit 110 waits for the notification sound setting timing to arrive and for the detection of the IC chip (or two-dimensional code) for payment (steps S202 and S204).

[0104] When the notification sound setting timing arrives, the notification sound setting unit 111 sets the notification sound based on various data stored in the storage unit 120 (e.g., time period data 122, usage record data 123, remaining battery amount data 124, location data 125, identifier, flag, etc.) and / or in response to a command that is directly input or received via a network from an external device such as the payment server 200 (step S203). Then, the control unit 110 waits for the notification sound setting timing to arrive again and for the detection of the payment IC chip (steps S202 and S204).

[0105] On the other hand, when the payment execution unit 112 detects the payment IC chip based on, for example, a signal from the reader / writer 144, it executes the payment process according to the target method (step S205). If the payment process is successfully completed in step S205, the process proceeds to step S207; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S208 (step S206).

[0106] In step S207, the output control unit 113 causes the speaker 141 to output the notification sound currently set for the target method by the notification sound setting unit 111. In step S208, a predetermined error process is performed. As an example, in an automatic ticket gate serving as the payment device 100, the output control unit 113 may cause the speaker 141 to output a notification sound for error notification when the flap door is closed.

[0107] As described above, in the electronic payment system according to this embodiment, a specific payment device that is part of a plurality of payment devices installed in a specific facility and supporting the same electronic payment method outputs a special notification sound when a payment is made according to that method, while payment devices other than the specific payment device output a normal notification sound when a payment is made according to that method. Therefore, in a situation where a user can select a device to make a payment from among the multiple payment devices, this electronic payment system can provide the user with the enjoyment of selecting a specific payment device based on the special notification sound that differs from the normal notification sound. In other words, the interest of electronic payments in such situations can be improved.

[0108] (Variation 1) In the above embodiment, the explanation is based on the premise that the payment device outputs a notification sound when a payment is made according to the target method. However, the notification sound may be output by a user terminal, not just the payment device, when a payment is made according to the target method.

[0109] The user terminal according to this first modification may have a control unit and a memory unit similar to the above-described control unit 110 and memory unit 120. Specifically, the control unit of the user terminal may set a notification sound for a target method based on various data stored in the memory unit of the user terminal (e.g., time period data 122, usage history data 123 of the payment device selected by the user, remaining battery level data 124 of the payment device selected by the user, location data 125, an identifier of the payment device selected by the user, or a flag set for the payment device selected by the user, etc.) and / or in response to a command received from an external device, such as the payment device selected by the user.

[0110] (Variation 2) In the above embodiment, the specific payment device outputs a special notification sound when a payment is made according to the target method. However, the specific payment device may output a normal notification sound in addition to the special notification sound when a payment is made according to the target method.

[0111] In this case, the specific payment device may output the normal notification sound and then the special notification sound, or may output the special notification sound and then the normal notification sound, or may output the normal notification sound and the special notification sound in parallel. Also, the specific payment device may set the volume of the normal notification sound lower than the volume of the special notification sound and output it.

[0112] (Variation 3) In the above embodiment, the special notification sound is described as being different from the normal notification sound. Here, the notification sound setting unit 111 may be configured to select and set one of multiple types of special notification sounds, not just one type. That is, some of the specific payment devices may output a first type of special notification sound, and the remaining devices may output a second type of special notification sound. The type and degree of attraction of the special notification sound may vary depending on its content. Therefore, by selectively using multiple types of special notification sounds, it is possible to more precisely adjust the effect of guiding people flow.

[0113] For example, suppose the first special notification sound is reminiscent of a first character in a location-based game, and the second special notification sound is reminiscent of a second character in the location-based game, with the first character being more popular than the second character. Under these assumptions, for example, if a specific payment device installed near the edge of a ticket gate where users tend to concentrate outputs the second special notification sound, and conversely, if a specific payment device installed near the center of the ticket gate where users tend to avoid outputs the first special notification sound, it is possible to alleviate the imbalance in the flow of people caused by the relative positions of multiple payment devices 100. A similar effect can also be expected if a specific payment device installed at a ticket gate with many users outputs the second special notification sound, and conversely, a specific payment device installed at a ticket gate with few users outputs the first special notification sound.

[0114] In addition, the effect of each of the multiple types of special notification sounds on attracting people can be estimated, for example, by referring to the popularity of the characters or people associated with each special notification sound, or it can be calculated based on statistical data collected when the same special notification sound was used in the past.

[0115] Furthermore, a specific payment device does not necessarily need to continue using one type of special notification sound, and may switch the output special notification sound, for example, when the number of uses or amount of use indicated by the usage history data 123 exceeds a threshold. For example, by using a special notification sound reminiscent of a character in its initial state when the number of uses or amount of use is equal to or less than the threshold, and using a special notification sound reminiscent of a character after a state change such as transformation, growth, strengthening, or evolution when the number of uses or amount of use exceeds the threshold, it is possible to further attract the interest of users who are fans of the character.

[0116] Furthermore, the special notification sound output by the payment device may be switched depending on the number of times or amount of use by the user of a particular payment device.

[0117] For example, suppose that value information having a value equivalent to legal tender, in advance, is associated with user information and managed by a server device, etc. In this case, every time a user makes a payment using a payment device using a two-dimensional code or the like displayed on the user's terminal, the server device, etc. records the number of times the user has used a specific payment device and the amount used, in association with the user's information.

[0118] The specific payment device may switch the special notification sound to be output by receiving information on the number of times or amount of use of the specific payment device from the server device or the user's terminal. Alternatively, the user's terminal or the server device may set the special notification sound to be output by the payment device based on information on the number of times or amount of use of the specific payment device by the user. In other words, in addition to the example in which the special notification sound is set in advance in the payment device, the special notification sound may be set in the payment device at the timing of payment processing according to information on the usage history of the user using the payment device.

[0119] Furthermore, a specific payment device may switch the notification sound depending on various factors such as user data associated with the user terminal used by the user for payment. For example, assuming that a specific payment device is set with a special notification sound reminiscent of a character in a certain location-based game, the specific payment device may switch the notification sound it outputs depending on, for example, the user's registered age, whether the user is a player of the location-based game, the level of the user's playable character, the operating system (OS) of the user terminal, whether the user used a special IC card linked to the location-based game service, etc.

[0120] (Variation 4) In the above embodiment, it has been described that multiple payment devices can be installed in a specific facility, indoors or outdoors. Examples of installation of payment devices include temporary installation in booths set up for entry and exit at an outdoor event venue or in exhibition booths owned by exhibitors.

[0121] For example, when a ticket is issued to a user electronically, at a booth set up for entry and exit, an attendant or other staff member will authenticate whether the user has a ticket by reading the two-dimensional code displayed on the user's terminal with a reader (two-dimensional code reader, smartphone, etc.).

[0122] Furthermore, when selling goods at an exhibition booth, exhibitor staff may use a reader to read an authentication code displayed on a user's terminal and perform payment processing. For example, if a server device or a user's terminal manages electronic value associated with user information, the authentication code includes information that identifies the user (such as user account information). Electronic value managed by a server device or a user's terminal may be something that is given to a user in exchange for legal tender on a prepaid basis, or something that is given to a user without a prepaid basis (for example, points given to a user when the user purchases goods or services, or points given to a user with an expiration date (or without an expiration date) as a result of a sales promotion such as a campaign).

[0123] (Variation 5) In the above embodiment, a configuration has been described in which a specific payment device among the plurality of payment devices 100 outputs a special notification sound. That is, an example has been described in which the subject that outputs the special notification sound is the payment device.

[0124] Alternatively, the entity that outputs the special notification sound may be a device other than the payment device 100. For example, when a payment process is performed using a user's terminal for a specific payment device (for example, when the user uses a payment application running on the user's terminal in the example (ii) above in which the payment device 100 performs a payment process using a balance associated with user information), the special notification sound may be output from the user's terminal. In this case, the special notification sound may be output from both the specific payment device and the user's terminal, or the specific payment device may output a normal notification sound while the user's terminal outputs a special notification sound.

[0125] When a special notification sound is output from a device other than the payment device, the special notification sound may be output when earphones are connected to the device.

[0126] For example, when a special notification sound is output from a user's terminal, the user's terminal may control whether to output the special notification sound depending on whether earphones are connected to the user's terminal. For example, when earphones are connected to the user's terminal via a wired or wireless connection, the earphones may output the special notification sound, and when earphones are not connected to the user's terminal, both the specific payment device and the user's terminal may output a normal notification sound.

[0127] Furthermore, the special notification sound may be output in response to a payment process being performed at a specific payment device not only from a user's terminal but also from a device on the staff side of a store, event venue, etc. For example, the special notification sound may be output in response to a payment process being performed at a specific payment device from a speaker at a store's cash register, earphones worn by staff, a broadcast speaker installed in a store or event venue, etc.

[0128] As described above, examples have been described in which a special notification sound is output from a specific payment device and from other devices (user's terminal, external speaker), but it is also possible for an administrator (for example, an administrator of multiple payment devices 100) to set in advance which device will be used to output the special notification sound depending on the time of day, etc.

[0129] <Additional Notes> The matters explained in the embodiment are additionally noted below.

[0130] (Appendix 1) An electronic payment system (5) comprising a plurality of payment devices (100-1, 100-2, 100-3, etc.) installed in a specific facility, wherein the plurality of payment devices all accept electronic payment processing using the same method available to users, a control unit (11, 110) of each of the plurality of payment devices executes electronic payment processing using the same method in response to the user's actions on the payment device (112, S205), and outputs a notification sound to the user upon executing the electronic payment processing (113, S207), and one or more specific payment devices among the plurality of payment devices output a notification sound different from that of the other payment devices during electronic payment processing (110, S203).

[0131] (Appendix 2) An electronic payment system as described in (Appendix 1), comprising visually recognizable guidance means (F1, F3, 142, 142-1, 142-3, 144-1, 144-3) for encouraging users to use one or more specific payment devices.

[0132] (Appendix 3) An electronic payment system as described in (Appendix 2), wherein the guidance means is a display (F1, F3) on the floor, wall, or air around a specific payment device, along the path of travel for the user to use the specific payment device.

[0133] (Appendix 4) An electronic payment system as described in (Appendix 3), wherein the specific payment device outputs the voice of a human or virtual character as a notification sound during electronic payment processing, and the guidance means is a display (F1, F3) that suggests the presence of a human or virtual character.

[0134] (Appendix 5) An electronic payment system as described in (Appendix 2), wherein the guiding means emits light in a specific color around the area where the user performs an action to perform electronic payment processing on a specific payment device.

[0135] (Appendix 6) An electronic payment system as described in (Appendix 5), wherein the specific payment device outputs the voice of a human or virtual character as a notification sound during electronic payment processing, and the guidance means emits light in a color that indicates the presence of a human or virtual character.

[0136] (Appendix 7) An electronic payment system as described in any one of (Appendix 2) to (Appendix 5), wherein the plurality of payment devices are configured to be able to change the notification sound during electronic payment processing (111), and in response to the result of determining which of the plurality of payment devices is to be the specific payment device, the determined payment device changes the notification sound (S203), and the guidance means is a display that is made to encourage the use of the determined specific payment device.

[0137] (Appendix 8) An electronic payment system as described in (Appendix 7), in which a determination is made as to which of a plurality of payment devices is to be designated as a specific payment device based on the execution history of electronic payment processing of the plurality of payment devices (111, 123) or based on the remaining battery charge of each of the plurality of payment devices (111, 124).

[0138] (Appendix 9) An electronic payment system as described in any one of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 8), wherein the plurality of payment devices executes electronic payment processing by reading data from the user's user terminal (112), and the user terminal notifies the user which of the plurality of payment devices at a particular facility is the particular payment device.

[0139] (Appendix 10) An electronic payment system described in any of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 9), wherein the specific facility is a facility of a transportation company that transports passengers, the payment device is installed in an automatic ticket gate, and each of the multiple payment devices causes one or more specific payment devices to output different notification sounds during specific time periods.

[0140] (Appendix 11) The electronic payment system according to (Supplementary Note 10), wherein each of the plurality of payment devices sets a specific time period based on the time at which a predetermined event occurs.

[0141] (Appendix 12) An electronic payment system as described in any of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 11), which is configured to store in a memory unit the type of notification sound for the payment device and the history of electronic payment processing performed by the payment device, and sets the notification sound for each of multiple payment devices based on the history. [Explanation of symbols]

[0142] 11 processor, 12 memory, 13 storage, 14 communication IF, 15 input / output IF, 110 control unit, 111 notification sound setting unit, 112 payment execution unit, 113 output control unit, 120 memory unit, 121 notification sound data, 122 time zone data, 123 usage history data, 124 battery remaining amount data, 125 location data, 130 communication unit, 140 input / output unit, 141 speaker, 142 light-emitting device, 143 display, 144 reader / writer, 100 payment device, 200 payment server

Claims

1. An authentication device including a processor and a memory, the authentication device being installed at a gate in a specific facility, the program being executed by the authentication device, The program includes a step of setting, in the processor, a first notification sound representing a character to be output when authentication is successful, the first notification sound being different from a second notification sound which is a notification sound unrelated to a character set in an authentication device installed at another gate in the specific facility; reading a code issued based on the information for passing through the gate; a step of authenticating a user passing through the gate based on the read code; If the user is authenticated, outputting the first notification sound from a speaker and operating the gate.

2. A system comprising a first authentication device installed at a first gate in a specific facility and a second authentication device installed at a second gate in the specific facility, the first authentication device, setting a first notification sound representing a character to be output when authentication is successful; reading a code issued based on the information for passing through a gate at the specific facility; authenticating a user passing through the first gate based on the read code; If the user is authenticated, outputting the first notification sound from a speaker and activating the first gate; the second authentication device, setting a second notification sound that is not related to the character to be output when authentication is successful; reading the code; authenticating a user passing through the second gate based on the read code; If the user is authenticated, the system executes a step of outputting the second notification sound from a speaker and activating the second gate.

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