JP3420209B2 - How to issue a ticket - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ticket issuing method, and more particularly to a ticket issuing method for issuing a ticket based on purchase information applied for on the Internet.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in transportation such as railways operated by electric railway companies, commuter tickets are sold at windows installed at each station of the electric railway company. As described above, when using a transportation such as a railway, the user needs to purchase the commuter pass directly at the window of the station. For this reason, the user may be inconvenient when purchasing a commuter pass due to restrictions in place and time.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to reliably issue a ticket without being restricted by place or time. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ticket issuing method capable of preventing duplicate sales and improving serviceability for users.

[0004]

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the object, the method of issuing a ticket according to claim 1 comprises:
Depending on the terminal, of the reservation sale data for issuing a ticket
Accept the input and send the received reservation sale data to the host computer.
Computer, and at the host computer,
Reservation identification according to the reservation release data transmitted from the terminal
Information is issued and the reservation is made in correspondence with this reservation identification information.
Stores the release data and has not yet issued the reservation release data.
The status corresponding to being sold is given to the terminal
The reservation identification information is sent to and displayed on the
About the reservation release data
On the floor, give a status corresponding to being on sale
However, regarding the reservation sale data, the sale of the ticket is completed
At the stage, the status corresponding to being already released
Make a reservation at the ticket issuing machine that gives and issues a ticket
Accept the input of identification information, and enter the entered reservation identification information
It is sent to the host computer and the host computer
Reservation identification received from the ticket issuing machine
Retrieving the reservation sale data stored based on information
Then, the search result is sent to the ticket issuing machine, and the ticket
The issuing machine receives the search results from the host computer.
Respond and respond to reservation identification information from the host computer
Corresponding to the fact that the reservation release data
Received status or information that there is no corresponding data
If you do, the input screen prompting you to enter the reservation identification information again
The reservation identification information is displayed from the host computer.
Corresponding to that the reservation sale data
When you receive the status
Display a message and make a reservation corresponding to the reservation identification information.
When the sale data is received, the reservation sale data is the ticket
To determine whether it meets the conditions for sale
Displays a cancellation screen to cancel the issuing process when it is not possible
However , it is characterized in that a ticket is issued when it can be issued .

The ticket issuing method according to claim 3 is a terminal
Enter reservation sale data to issue a ticket
Accepted and the accepted reservation sale data
Computer, and the host computer
Reservation identification information according to the reservation release data sent from the end
Is issued, and the reservation sale is made in correspondence with this reservation identification information.
Stores the data, and further
The status corresponding to being unreleased is given, and
Send the reservation identification information to the terminal and display it to display the ticket
Enter the reservation identification information on the ticket issuing machine
The reservation identification information received and entered will be transferred to the host computer.
To the computer, and in the host computer,
Based on the reservation identification information received from the ticket issuing machine
Search the reservation sale data you remember, and search results in front
It is sent to the ticket issuing machine, and if it is the ticket issuing machine
Reservation release data corresponding to the reservation identification information received from
A status corresponding to being on sale
However, the ticket issuing machine is operated from the host computer.
Received the search result of and made a reservation from the host computer
The reservation release data corresponding to the identification information has already been released.
There is no corresponding status or corresponding data
When you receive the information of, please enter the reservation identification information again.
Display an input screen prompting you to prompt from the host computer.
The reservation release data corresponding to the identification information is on sale.
When you receive the status corresponding to
Display a message to the effect that
Reservation release when receiving reservation release data corresponding to
Whether the data meet the conditions for ticket sales
Decision to cancel the issuance process when the product cannot be sold.
Display the erase screen and issue a ticket if it can be issued
Then, the host computer issues the ticket
Received a request for suspension before the completion of ticket sales
It has not been released for the reservation release data attached
It is characterized by giving a corresponding status .

[0006] The ticket issuing method according to claim 4 is a terminal
Enter reservation sale data to issue a ticket
Accepted and the accepted reservation sale data
Computer, and the host computer
Reservation identification information according to the reservation release data sent from the end
Is issued, and the reservation sale is made in correspondence with this reservation identification information.
Stores the data, and further
The status corresponding to being unreleased is given, and
Send the reservation identification information to the terminal and display it to display the ticket
Enter the reservation identification information on the ticket issuing machine
The reservation identification information received and entered will be transferred to the host computer.
To the computer, and in the host computer,
Based on the reservation identification information received from the ticket issuing machine
Search the reservation sale data you remember, and search results in front
It is sent to the ticket issuing machine, and if it is the ticket issuing machine
Reservation release data corresponding to the reservation identification information received from
A status corresponding to being on sale
However, the ticket issuing machine is operated from the host computer.
Received the search result of and made a reservation from the host computer
The reservation release data corresponding to the identification information has already been released.
There is no corresponding status or corresponding data
When you receive the information of, please enter the reservation identification information again.
Display an input screen prompting you to prompt from the host computer.
The reservation release data corresponding to the identification information is on sale.
When you receive the status corresponding to
Display a message to the effect that
Reservation release when receiving reservation release data corresponding to
Whether the data meet the conditions for ticket sales
Decision to cancel the issuance process when the product cannot be sold.
Display the erase screen and issue a ticket if it can be issued
Then, the host computer issues the ticket
Received a request for suspension before the completion of ticket sales
It has not been released for the reservation release data attached
It is characterized by giving a corresponding status .

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of a ticket issuing method of the present invention, for example, a commuter ticket issuing method will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a ticket purchase system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this system, a server (provider) 1, an electric railway company server (host computer) 2, a terminal (user PC) 3, a ticket issuing terminal (general-purpose terminal) 4, etc. are connected via a public line. In addition, in the following description, a ticket is a commuter ticket (commuter ticket), limited express ticket (special express ticket), ordinary ticket, connecting ticket, SF card (stored fair card), seat reservation ticket, tour ticket. It is a ticket used for getting on and off the railway.

The server 1 is connected to the user PC 3 via a public line, and the user PC connected via the public line.
Connect 3 to the Internet. The host computer 2 connects to the general-purpose terminal 4 via a public line and also connects to the Internet via the public line. Further, the host computer 2 is connected to a station service device such as an automatic ticket gate 5, an automatic checkout machine 6, a ticket vending machine 7, a commuter ticket issuing machine 8 and a continuous commuter ticket issuing machine 9 via a dedicated line.

The user PC 3 can be connected to the Internet by the server 1, and can access the homepage established by the host computer 2 via the Internet. Ticketing terminal (general-purpose terminal) 4
Is installed in a convenience store or the like, and is connected to the host computer 2 via a public line.

The server 1 includes a control unit 11, a memory 12, a display unit 13, an operation unit 14, and a communication interface (communication I
/ F) 15 and the like. The control unit 11 controls the entire server 1. The memory 12 stores various data. The display unit 13 displays various information. The operation unit 14 receives inputs of various information. The communication interface 15 is used when connecting to the Internet.

The host computer 2 comprises a control unit 21, a memory 22, a display unit 23, an operation unit 24, a communication interface (communication I / F) 25, a ticket issuing unit 26 and the like. The host computer 2 is operated by a company that provides a ticket purchasing system such as an electric railway company, and provides a home page on the Internet and communicates with a general-purpose terminal 4 installed in a convenience store or the like. It has become.

The control unit 21 controls the entire host computer 2. The memory 22 stores various data. This memory 22 has a database 22a as customer data. The display unit 23 is
The operation guide in the host computer 2 and the operation status of each station service device connected to the host computer 2 are displayed. The operation unit 24 receives various operations of the host computer 2. The communication interface 25 connects to the Internet via a public line and also connects to a general-purpose terminal. The ticket issuing unit 26 issues a ticket.

The database 22a stores the contents of use of the commuter pass for each user (address, name, telephone number, age, sex,
Data of valid sections, valid periods, commuter pass ID numbers, etc.) are recorded corresponding to users. Further, the database 22a may record personal information such as a credit card and a debit card (address, name, telephone number, age, gender, credit card ID number, etc.). Personal information (address, name, telephone number, age, sex,
Alternatively, the ID number given to each user, etc.) may be registered in advance.

The user PC 3 includes a control unit 31, a memory 3
2, a display unit 33, an operation unit 34, a communication interface (communication I / F) 35, a printer 36, and the like.

The control unit 31 controls the entire user PC 3. The memory 32 stores a control program downloaded when it is connected. Display 33
Displays various operation guides, and displays an input screen on the home page, contents of the provided information service, and the like.
The operation unit 34 includes a keyboard, a mouse, and the like, and receives input of various information. The communication interface 35 connects to the server 1 via a public line, and connects to the Internet via the server 1.
The printer 36 prints print data, and prints a reservation slip, which will be described later, and the like.

The general-purpose terminal 4 includes a control unit 41, a memory 42,
The display unit 43, the operation unit 44, the communication interface (communication I / F) 45, the ticket issuing unit 46, the amount processing unit 47, the clerk key switch 47, and the like.

The control unit 41 controls the general-purpose terminal 4 as a whole. The memory 42 stores various control data and the like, and stores a control program downloaded from the host computer 2. The display unit 43 and the operation unit 44 are configured by a liquid crystal display device with a built-in touch panel, display various information, and receive inputs of various information. The communication interface 45 is
Connect to the host computer 2 via a public line. The ticket issuing unit 46 issues a ticket. The monetary amount processing unit 47 processes the monetary amount to be put into an unillustrated entrance.

The clerk key switch 48 is provided in the housing of the general-purpose terminal 4 and turns on / off the power of the general-purpose terminal 4 by a clerk key managed by the clerk. The clerk key switch 48 is turned on when the clerk key is inserted, and is turned off when the clerk key is removed.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an automatic ticket gate 5, an automatic checkout machine 6, a ticket vending machine 7, a commuter ticket issuing machine 8 and a continuous commuter ticket vending machine 9 which are connected to the host computer 2. .

Here, the ticket is composed of a recording medium such as a wireless card (wireless recording medium), a contact IC card, or a magnetic magnetic card, and the ticket information is recorded electrically or magnetically. It

The automatic ticket gate 5 reads the ticket information recorded on the ticket, determines whether or not the ticket can be passed based on the recorded contents, and performs the ticket processing.

The automatic ticket gate 5 controls the entire automatic ticket gate 5 and controls the entire ticket gate 5 to determine whether or not the user can pass the ticket. The reader 52 reads the ticket information recorded in the ticket. A writing unit 53 for writing information on a ticket, a printing unit 54 for printing characters and the like on the face of the ticket, a door control unit 55 for controlling a door that blocks the passage of a user who is determined to be unable to pass, The storage unit 56 stores information such as fares, a display unit 57 that displays guidance to the user, and a communication unit 58 that communicates with the host computer 2. The control unit 51 has a timer 51a.

The automatic settlement machine 6 reads the ticket information recorded in the ticket at a station outside the valid section of the ticket, and carries out the payment processing based on the read contents.

The automatic checkout machine 6 controls the entire automatic checkout machine 6 and controls the adjustment amount, and a reading section 62 for reading the recorded contents of the ticket, and information is written on the ticket. A writing unit 63 for inserting, a printing unit 64 for printing characters and the like on the face of a ticket, an amount processing unit 65 for processing amounts of banknotes and coins inserted by a user, a storage unit 66 for storing fares, A display unit 67 for displaying guidance to the user and a communication unit 68 for communicating with the host computer 2.
It consists of

The vending machine 7 issues a ticket when operated by the user.

The ticket vending machine 7 controls the entire ticket vending machine 7, and also makes a control unit 71 for making various judgments, a ticket issuing mechanism unit 73 for issuing a new commuter ticket (new ticket), and a user's input. Amount processing unit 7 for processing the amount of money such as bills and coins
4. A storage unit 75 for storing fares and the like, a display unit 76 including a liquid crystal display device and the like for displaying guidance to the user, a touch panel built in the liquid crystal display device as the display unit 76, and the like. The operating unit 77, which allows the user to instruct the purchase amount and the like, and the communication unit 78 which communicates with the host computer 2. The operation unit 77 has a purchase button 77a for instructing the purchase of a ticket for which purchase has been applied in advance.

The commuter ticket issuing machine 8 creates a new commuter ticket by the operation of a staff member and issues it to the user at the request of the user, or reads the recorded contents of the commuter ticket possessed by the user, Perform refund processing for commuter pass.

The commuter ticket issuing machine 8 controls the entire commuter ticket issuing machine 8 and makes a control unit 8 for making various judgments.
1, commuter pass purchase application form that the user filled out by hand,
Alternatively, when updating the recorded contents of the commuter pass possessed by the user, such as a reading unit 82 for optically reading the description information such as a reservation slip and the description contents such as a bar code, which will be described later, a passenger ticket Writing unit 83 for rewriting the recorded contents of
A ticket issuing mechanism section 84 for newly issuing a commuter pass, and an amount processing section 8 for processing an amount of a bill or coin from a user.
5, a storage unit 86 that stores fare, etc., a display unit 87 including a liquid crystal display device, etc. for displaying guidance to staff, a touch panel built in the liquid crystal display device as the display unit 87, etc. The operation unit 88 is configured to have various operations instructed by an attendant, and the communication unit 89 communicates with the host computer 2. Further, the control unit 81 has a function of recognizing characters when the reading unit 82 reads the character information and discriminating the code information when reading the bar code by the reading unit 82.

The continuous commuter ticket vending machine 9 issues a continuous commuter ticket by the operation of the user. The commuter ticket information recorded in the commuter ticket possessed by the user is read and based on the read contents. Issue a new commuter pass.

The continuous commuter ticket vending machine 9 controls the entire continuous commuter ticket vending machine 9 as well as a control section 91 for making various judgments and a reading section for reading the recorded contents of the commuter ticket held by the user. 92, a writing unit 93 that rewrites the content of the commuter pass presented by the user, a ticket issuing mechanism unit 94 that newly issues the commuter pass, and an amount processing unit that processes the amount of money such as bills and coins inserted by the user. 95, a storage unit 96 for storing fares and the like, a display unit 97 including a liquid crystal display device and the like for displaying guidance to the user, a touch panel built in the liquid crystal display device as the display unit 97, and the like. And an operation unit 9 configured to be instructed by the user to perform various operations.
8 and a communication unit 99 that communicates with the host computer 2.

The reading units 52, 62, 82, 92 and the writing units 53, 63, 72, 93 correspond to the type of recording medium used as a ticket, and in the case of a wireless card, a wireless card. In the case of a contact type IC card or a magnetic ticket, it is composed of a read head and a write head.

A ticket purchase operation in the ticket purchase system configured as described above will be described.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart for explaining the overall flow when applying for the purchase of a ticket in this ticket purchase system.

First, the user uses the user PC 3,
Connect to the Internet via the server (provider) 1. The user accesses the host computer 2 of the electric railway company via the Internet. The host computer 2 of the electric railway company has opened a page for purchasing a ticket for general users (ST1).

On the page for purchasing the ticket, the user first inputs his personal information (ST2).
Based on this input personal information, the host computer 2
If the user approves the user, purchase of the ticket is permitted. The user who is permitted to purchase the ticket inputs the purchase information using the user PC 3 (ST3). At this time, the host computer 2 provides various guidance services to the user (ST4).

When the user confirms the purchase details (ST
5) The host computer 2 issues reservation information (issue information) such as a reception number, and purchase information (purchase content) entered by the user in association with the issued reservation information is stored in the memory 2
Store in 2. Then, the host computer 2 transmits the issued reservation information to the user PC 3. This allows
The user is provided with reservation information indicating that a ticket purchase application has been made (ST6). After that, the user
By presenting this reservation information, the boarding ticket is received and the fare is paid.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart for explaining the outline of the operation regarding the collection and issuance of the fare of the ticket for which the purchase is applied.

The user presents the reservation information such as the reception number and the like, and the ticket vending machine 7 installed at the station of the electric railway company,
Purchase a ticket at the commuter pass issuing machine 8, the continuous commuter pass issuing machine 9, or the general-purpose terminal 4 installed at a convenience store or the like.

For example, in the continuation commuter pass issuing machine 9, when the reservation information such as the reception number from the user is given, the continuation commuter ticket issuing machine 9 connects to the host computer 2 of the electric railway company via a dedicated line,
Purchase information corresponding to the reservation information from the host computer 2 is received. The continuation commuter pass issuing machine 9 collects a fare and issues a ticket based on the purchase information received from the host computer 2. In the following description, the operation of collecting and issuing a fee by the continuous commuter pass issuing machine 9 will be described, but the ticket collecting machine 7, the commuter pass issuing machine 8 or the general-purpose terminal 4 can also collect and issue a charge by the same operation. Done.

That is, the user is the continuation commuter pass issuing machine 9
At, the reservation information of the ticket for which the purchase is requested is presented (ST11). The reservation information presented by this user is
It is transmitted to the host computer 2 via a dedicated line.

The host computer 2 retrieves the purchase information from the memory 22 on the basis of the transmitted reservation information, and returns the retrieved purchase information to the continuation commuter pass issuing machine 9 which is the sender of the reservation information. Upon receiving the purchase information from the host computer 2, the continuation commuter pass issuing machine 9 guides the user by displaying the purchase information on the display unit 97 (ST1).
2).

The user reconfirms the displayed purchase information (ST13) and pays the fee (ST14). When the displayed purchase information is confirmed, the continuous commuter pass issuing machine 9
The fee is collected by processing the amount of money, which is input from the user into an acceptance port (not shown), by the amount processing unit 95. When this fare is paid just enough, the continuation commuter pass issuing machine 9 causes the ticket issuing mechanism section 94 to issue a ticket (ST15).

Next, each step of the purchase application for a ticket as shown in FIG. 3 will be described in detail.

(Provision of Purchase Reservation System) First, provision of purchase reservation system for ticket purchase application (ST
1) will be described in detail.

In the above-mentioned configuration, the purchase reservation system is provided on a home page operated by an electric railway company or the like, which is accessed by a general user through a personal computer (user PC 3) or the like which can be connected to the Internet. Further, the purchase reservation system may be provided by the general-purpose terminal 4 installed at a place other than the station such as a convenience store.

First, when a user makes a purchase application for a ticket using the Internet, the purchase application is
It is held on the website operated by the electric railway company. On the top page of the homepage operated by the electric railway company, there is an item that links to the page for making reservations to purchase tickets.
Items provided on this top page include purchase of a commuter pass, purchase of a limited express ticket, purchase of a seat reservation ticket, and purchase of other tickets. When the user selects a desired item from these items, a purchase application for a ticket corresponding to the selected item can be applied.

For example, when applying for the purchase of a commuter pass, the user selects the purchase of the commuter pass from the above items. Then, the host computer 2 determines that the user PC 3
A screen for purchasing a commuter pass, for example, an input screen for purchasing commuter pass information as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed.

In this purchase reservation system, when applying for the purchase of a commuter pass, the acceptance period for the purchase reservation is set longer than two weeks from the current commuter pass release, and cancellation is possible up to two weeks before the service is improved. It may be possible to plan. In addition, when applying for the purchase of a ticket such as a seat reservation ticket, the reservable period is the same as the reserving period at the travel agency, and the charge for cancellation is also the same.

Further, when selling a ticket at the general-purpose terminal 4 installed in a convenience store or the like, the general-purpose terminal 4 is connected to the host computer 2 of the electric railway company through a public line by the operation of the user or a staff member. The host computer 2 to which this general-purpose terminal 4 is connected downloads a control program for purchasing a ticket to the general-purpose terminal 4 to which it is connected.

The general-purpose terminal 4 records the control program downloaded from the host computer 2 in the memory 42 and installs the control program. General-purpose terminal 4
Sells tickets based on this installed control program.

As described above, the purchase application for the ticket, that is, the purchase reservation is provided by the user via the Internet on the homepage of a railway company or the like by using the personal computer 2 at home.

Also, for users who do not have a personal computer that can connect to the Internet at home, a service in which a ticket purchase application can be made at a terminal device installed at a place other than a station such as a convenience store. Will be provided.

(Input of Personal Information) Next, the operation relating to the input of personal information (ST2) in the purchase application for a ticket will be described.

This personal information is registered in the database 22a of the host computer 2 and is used to identify the user who applies for the purchase of the ticket and to simplify the input operation by the user. Here, it is assumed that the database 22a records the currently used commuter pass and personal information of the user who owns the commuter pass from the expiration date to a predetermined period.

For example, in the case of newly applying for the purchase of a commuter pass, the host computer 2 is the user who owns the commuter pass within a predetermined period after the expiration date, and the ID of the commuter pass. Ask them to enter a number. The host computer 2 searches for personal information by the ID number input by the user. When the personal information is retrieved, the host computer 2 confirms the user on the basis of the personal information, and if the personal information is confirmed, the personal computer 2 displays the personal information on the display unit 33 of the user PC 3. Thereby, the input operation of the user's personal information can be simplified.

Further, even if the user does not own the commuter pass, if the person can be surely confirmed, the personal information is retrieved from the ID number of the credit card using the database of the personal information of the credit card. You may do it.

When applying for the purchase of a continuous commuter pass, the personal information can be retrieved from the previous purchase data by inputting the ID number of the commuter pass currently owned. In this case, the personal information also records information such as the validity period of the commuter pass currently in use and the boarding section.

As described above, when a user who currently owns a commuter pass or a user who possesses a commuter pass within a predetermined period after the expiration date makes an application for purchasing a commuter pass such as a commuter pass, After the personal information is retrieved from the database 22a, the personal information recorded in the database 22a can be used if the person can be confirmed.

As a result, the user whose personal information is registered in the database 22a of the host computer 2 can use the personal information to simplify the input operation.

If a student discount is used, the school name,
Ask them to enter their student numbers. This makes it possible to confirm that the user is a student and prevent illegal use of student discounts. In addition, by recording whether or not the commuter pass is issued in correspondence with the school name and the student number as personal information, it is possible to prevent duplicate commuter pass issuance of student discounts.

As described above, the purchaser's personal information is displayed in the purchaser's personal information display frame 110 shown in FIG. 5 with the input being simplified based on the information registered in the database. When personal information is not registered in the database, such as when a new ticket is purchased, the personal information of the purchaser is displayed on the personal information display frame 110 via the user PC 3 shown in FIG. The fields are entered in order.

(Input of purchase information, provision of guidance service)
Next, the input of purchase information (ST3) and the provision of the guidance service (ST4) in the purchase application for a ticket will be described.

The guidance service is provided when the purchase information is input. For example, when purchasing a new ticket, the following guidance services can be provided. (1) Display of route and fare by inputting departure point and arrival point (2) Display of fare by inputting commuter pass section, route and period (3) Train guidance by inputting boarding section and date, Display of vacant seat information, etc. for reserved seats (4) Display of discount information, event information, advertisements, etc. by entering the boarding section and date (5) Automatic disembarkation station by input of destination (event venue, theme park name, etc.) In the selection (1) above, for example, when the user inputs the departure place and the arrival place on the operation unit 34 of the user PC 3 or the operation unit 44 of the general-purpose terminal 4, the host computer 2 determines a route candidate. Then, the route candidates and the charges are displayed on the display unit 3
3 or on the display unit 43.

In the above (2), when the user who purchases the commuter's ticket inputs the boarding section, the route, and the period on the operation unit 34 of the user PC 3 or the operation unit 44 of the general-purpose terminal 4, the host computer 2 Determines the fare based on the boarding section, the route, and the period, and displays it on the display unit 33 or the display unit 43.

In the above (3), when the user inputs the boarding section and the boarding date on the operation unit 34 of the user PC 3 or the operation unit 44 of the general-purpose terminal 4, the host computer 2 can board. The train information and the vacant seat status of the reserved seat are determined, and the information is displayed on the display unit 33 or the display unit 43.

In the above (4), when the user inputs the boarding section and the boarding date on the operation unit 34 of the user PC 3 or the operation unit 44 of the general-purpose terminal 4, the host computer 2 can provide. The discount information, the event information, the advertisement, and the like are determined, and the information is displayed on the display unit 33 or the display unit 43.

In the above (5), when the user inputs a facility name such as an event venue other than a station or a theme park as a destination on the operation unit 34 of the user PC 3 or the operation unit 44 of the general-purpose terminal 4, The host computer 2 determines a getting-off station name or a getting-off station candidate that is convenient when going to the input facility name, and displays the information on the display unit 33 or the display unit 43.

When purchasing a continuation commuter pass, since the boarding section is fixed, a fare list corresponding to the valid period is provided. At this time, event information or information such as advertisement may be provided.

Further, the section may be automatically selected based on the personal information. For example, a process of automatically selecting a regular section is performed based on the address of the person himself / herself and the address of the school or work.

In this case, the host computer 2 selects the nearest station from the address of the person himself / herself and also selects the nearest station from the school name or the address of the work place, and the departure station name, the arrival station name, and the transit route as the regular section. The station name is displayed on the display unit 3 of the user PC 3.
Display in 3. The displayed departure station name, arrival station name, transit station name, etc. can be corrected by the user.

Thus, the input of the departure station name, the arrival station name, the transit station name, etc. can be simplified.

Next, as an example of inputting purchase information and providing guidance service, an input operation when applying for the purchase of a new commuter pass will be described.

FIG. 6 shows a display example of an input screen for purchasing information when purchasing a commuter pass. As shown in FIG. 6, the guide display frame 10 is displayed on the purchase information input screen when purchasing the commuter pass.
0, personal identification number input frame 101, commuter pass departure station name input frame 102, commuter pass departure station name input frame 103, transit station name input frames 104, 105, 106, start date of use An input frame 107, a valid period input frame 108, a charge display frame 109, a personal information display frame 110 such as name, address, age, and telephone number, an enter key 111, and a cancel key 112 are displayed.

The guidance display frame 100 displays operation guidance for the user. A personal identification number owned by the user is input to the input frame 101. In the input frame 102 of the departure station name of the commuter ticket, the departure station name of the boarding section of the commuter ticket is entered. The arrival station name of the commuter pass in the boarding section of the commuter pass is input to the input station name 103 of the commuter pass. Via station name input box 104, 1
In 05 and 106, the names of transit stations are input. The use start date of the commuter pass is entered in the use start date input box 107. The valid period of the commuter pass is entered in the valid period input box 108. In the charge display frame 109, a charge according to the boarding section and the valid period is displayed. Display frame 1 for personal information
In 10, the purchaser's name, address, telephone number, age, and sex are displayed.

Next, the operation for inputting the purchase information on the above screen will be described. In addition, here
It is assumed that the purchaser's personal information has been input in the previous step ST2, and the purchaser's personal information whose input has been completed is displayed in the personal information display frame 110 shown in FIG. To do.

That is, when the user inputs the personal information, the purchase information input screen as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display unit 33 of the user PC 3. In the guide display frame 100 of the purchase information input screen, a guide saying "Please enter your PIN" is displayed. In this state, the user inputs the personal identification number in the personal identification number input frame 101.

Then, in the guidance display frame 100, the guidance "Please input the departure station name" is displayed. The user inputs the departure station name according to this guide. When the departure station name is input, the guidance “Please enter the arrival station name” is displayed in the guidance display frame 100.

Subsequently, when the departure station and the arrival station name are input by these operations, the control unit 31 determines an available transit candidate based on the departure station and the arrival station, and determines the route name and the arrival station. Select station candidates.

As a result, the control unit 31 displays all the route names selected as transits and candidates for transit stations, and "Select a transit" in the guidance display frame 100.
Is displayed. Here, as the displayed route candidates, only the route name is displayed when there is no transfer, and when there is a transfer, the station name is displayed as a route candidate together with the route name.

The user selects and inputs a route name or a transit station name from the displayed transit candidates. Then, the control unit 31 displays the selected route in the route name input frame 104. At this time, when there are a plurality of routes, a plurality of routes are selected and input and sequentially displayed in the input frames 104 and 105.

When the route is selected, the control section 31 displays a guidance in the guidance display frame 100 to the effect that the valid period is entered. According to this guidance display, the user inputs the use start date of the commuter pass in the input start date input frame 107 and the valid period of the commuter pass in the valid period input frame 108. The term of validity of the commuter pass is, for example, one month, three months, or six months.

Subsequently, the control unit 31 calculates the fare based on the section of the commuter pass, the transit, and the validity period. As a result, when the charge is calculated, the control unit 31 displays the calculated charge in the charge display frame 109, and also "Confirms the purchase contents, if it is OK, the" confirm "key and cancels it in the guide display frame 100. In that case, a guide "Please select the" Cancel "key" is displayed.

In response to this display, the user confirms the decision key 111
When is selected, the control unit 31 transmits the purchase content to the host computer 2. The host computer 2 stores the transmitted purchase details in the memory 22 as purchase information and accepts an application for purchasing a commuter pass.

When the user selects the cancel key 112, the control section 31 erases all the input contents.

(Confirmation of purchase and provision of issuance information) Next, the confirmation of purchase (ST5) and the provision of issuance information (ST6) in the purchase application for a ticket will be described.

When the input of the purchase information as described above is completed, all the purchase contents are displayed on the display unit 33 or the display unit 43, and the selection of the key for instructing the confirmation of the purchase is guided. When the user gives an instruction to confirm the purchase in response to this guidance, the host computer 2 provides the issuing information (reservation information) to the user.

That is, when the confirmation of purchase is instructed,
The host computer 2 issues a reception number (reservation number) to the user. For example, in the screen shown in FIG.
When the “confirm” key 111 is pressed to confirm the purchase, the host computer 2 issues a receipt number and stores the purchase information in the memory 22 in association with this receipt number. Then, the host computer 2 displays the reception number in the display frame 100 of the display unit 33 of the user PC 3, and also displays a guide to the effect that the reception number is declared when the ticket is received on the display unit 33. This allows the user to
By using this reception number, it is possible to pay the fare described later and receive the ticket.

Next, the operation related to the reservation sale and issuance of a ticket for which a purchase is applied, particularly a commuter ticket, will be described.

FIGS. 6 to 34 are flow charts for explaining the operation relating to the reservation sale and issuance of a commuter pass. Note that, here, the case where the commuter ticket purchaser reserves the purchase of the commuter ticket in advance and receives a new commuter ticket and a continuation commuter ticket at the continuation commuter ticket issuing machine 9 installed at the station will be described as an example. .

That is, as shown in FIG. 6, first, when the control unit 91 does not display the commuter pass standby screen for accepting issuance of the commuter pass on the display unit 97 (ST100), it detects the pressing of the commuter pass button. By doing (ST101),
A commuter pass standby screen is displayed (ST102).

Subsequently, the control unit 91, if the individual reservation sale button is pressed on the commuter pass standby screen displaying the individual reservation sale button and the corporate reservation sale button (ST103, Y, ST104). , Commuter ticket sale processing and issuance processing as shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. In addition, when the corporate reservation sale button is pressed on the commuter pass standby screen (ST103, N, ST105), the control unit 91 performs the commuter pass release process for companies as shown in FIGS. 23 to 34. And issue processing.

In the individual reservation sale of the commuter pass, the individual commuter pass user reserves the purchase through the user PC 3 or the general-purpose terminal 4, and reserves the reservation number or the like generated from the host computer 2 side when the reservation is confirmed. The commuter pass is issued after the fee has been settled based on the information.

For corporate reservation and sale of commuter tickets, one company collectively purchases and reserves commuter tickets for a plurality of users, and the commuter tickets are issued based on the company code and employee number entered by each user. Issuing.

In the individual reservation sale of the commuter pass, as shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 91 displays a reservation number input screen on the display unit 97 (ST106). On this reservation number input screen, a reservation number input frame for inputting a reservation number, a personal identification number input frame for inputting a personal identification number, a ten-key button for inputting a reservation number or a personal identification number, an alphabet button,
A kana button, a completion button, a correction button, etc. are displayed.

That is, first, the control section 91 judges whether or not the input of the reservation number and the personal identification number is completed (ST.
107). When the control unit 91 determines that the reservation number and the personal identification number have not been input (ST107,
N), numeric keypad buttons, alphabet buttons, and kana buttons are accepted.

When the input from the ten-key button or the like is received (ST108, Y, ST109), the control section 91 determines whether or not the number of input characters is equal to or larger than the predetermined number of characters n (ST110). When the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is less than or equal to the predetermined number of characters n (ST11
0, N), the depression of the entered character is validated (ST11
1), valid characters are sequentially displayed in each input box. Further, when the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is equal to or larger than the predetermined number n of characters (ST110, Y), the pressing of the input character is invalidated (ST112).

When the control unit 91 does not accept the pressing of the correction button (ST113, N), the step ST
Returning to 107, it is determined whether the reservation number and the personal identification number have been input. When the control unit 91 receives the pressing of the correction button (ST113, Y, ST114),
It is determined whether there is a character that has been input (ST11
5).

When the control section 91 determines that there is no input character (ST115, N), it deactivates the pressing of the correction button (ST116), and returns to step ST107. When the control unit 91 determines that there is an input character (ST115, Y), it clears the last character (ST117) and returns to step ST113.

In step ST107, the control unit 91
When it is determined that the reservation number and the personal identification number have been input (ST107, Y), the press of the completion button is detected (ST108), and it is determined whether the input information is OK. (ST119).

When it is determined that the input check is OK (ST119, Y), the control section 91 validates the pressing of the completion button (ST120). In addition, the control unit 91
If it is determined that the input check is not OK (ST1
19, N), pressing of the completion button is invalidated (ST12).
1).

Then, as shown in FIG.
Displays an inquiry screen indicating that an inquiry is being made with the host computer 2 on the display unit 97 (ST122). Then, the control section 91 transmits a reservation data inquiry request (ST123). That is, the control unit 91 transmits the reservation number and the personal identification number, which have been input, to the host computer 2 via the dedicated line. The host computer 2 searches the database of the memory 22 based on the received reservation number and personal identification number, and sends the search result to the continuation commuter pass issuing machine 9.

When the control unit 91 determines that the inquiry cannot be made due to a timeout in which the search result cannot be received from the host computer 2 within a predetermined time or a communication failure with the host computer 2 occurs ( S
(T124, Y), it is determined to be abnormal (ST125),
A message indicating that an abnormality has occurred is displayed on the display unit 97, and an alarm sound is generated to prompt the staff member to respond.

When the control section 91 receives information from the host computer 2 that the commuter pass based on the corresponding reservation number and personal identification number has been sold (ST126,
Y) Since there is a possibility of erroneous input of the reservation number and personal identification number, the user is prompted to enter the reservation number and personal identification number again, the reservation number input screen is displayed on the display unit 97 (ST127), and the process returns to step ST107. .

The control section 91 confirms that the status of the reservation sale data based on the corresponding reservation number and the personal identification number from the host computer 2 is "on sale" (busy state), or confirms the status such as attending school student. When the information indicating "waiting for reservation approval" is received when the reservation from the user is received (ST128, Y), a message requesting the staff member is displayed on the display unit 97, and the reservation sale process and A cancellation screen for canceling the issuing process is displayed (ST1
29). Then, the control section 91 returns to step ST100 and displays the screen in the standby state (ST13.
0).

That is, when a regular commuter commuter pass is reserved for sale, the host computer 2 side manages the reserved sale data pre-purchased with a corresponding status. That is, at the stage when the purchase reservation is confirmed, the status "unreleased" is given to the reservation sale data. Further, at the stage of accepting a sale inquiry based on the reservation number and the personal identification number in the continuation commuter pass issuing machine 9 or the like, the status "on sale" is given to the reservation sale data. Further, when the commuter pass has been released, the reservation sale data has a status of "released".

If the processing is interrupted after the inquiry about the sale of the commuter ticket is received and before the sale of the commuter ticket is completed, the status of "on sale" once given is:
The status is changed to "not yet released" at the stage when the request for interrupting the processing is accepted. That is, the host computer 2 that has received the inquiry about the sale of the commuter ticket from the continuous commuter ticket issuing machine 9 changes the status of the inquired reservation sale data from "not yet released" to "on sale" to prevent duplicate sale. In order to lock the status "on sale". Then, the host computer 2 that has received the processing interruption request from the continuous commuter pass issuing machine 9 side simultaneously receives a notification from the continuous commuter pass issuing machine 9 to release the status lock. As a result, the host computer 2 changes the status of the reservation sale data from "on sale" to "not yet released". Therefore, basically, it is not left in the "on sale" status.

However, when the status of "on sale" is received, it means that the commuter ticket with the same reservation number and PIN is on sale at another issuing machine at the same time, or the commuter ticket is sold. There is a case where the device has a problem in the middle of and the status is "On sale" and it is left. The case where the status is "on sale" and it is left unattended occurs in the following cases. That is, the host computer 2 that has received the inquiry about the sale of the commuter ticket from the continuous commuter ticket issuing machine 9 changes the status of the inquired reservation sale data from "not yet released" to "on sale" to prevent duplicate sale. In order to lock the status "on sale". When the continuation commuter pass issuing machine 9 cannot send a notification to the host computer 2 to release the status lock, the status of the reservation sale data is left as "on sale". Become.

In this case, the control unit 91 displays a cancellation screen on the display unit 97, and displays a message to the effect that the staff is offered. When the clerk receives the offer from the user, the clerk operates a dedicated device for the clerk who can access the system, and accesses the host computer 2 based on the reservation number and the personal identification number. Then, the staff member confirms the corresponding reservation sale data. If the clerk can confirm that it is not sold illegally, for example, if it is determined that the status is "on sale" due to a malfunction of the device, it can be operated by operating the clerk-dedicated device. Change the status of to "not yet released".

As a result, when the user again requests the reservation sale processing and the issuing processing of the commuter ticket through the continuous commuter ticket issuing machine 9, it becomes possible to surely receive the commuter ticket.

When the reservation sale of the school commuter pass is performed, the host computer 2 side shows that the reservation sale data pre-purchased and reserved is "waiting for approval" before confirming the user's identity. Status is given. In addition, at the stage when the user proves his / her identity with a student ID etc. by a staff member at the station, the reservation release data is given the status of “not yet released” that is approved and can sell the commuter pass. There is. Further, at the stage of accepting a sale inquiry based on the reservation number and the personal identification number in the continuation commuter pass issuing machine 9 or the like, the status "on sale" is given to the reservation sale data. Furthermore, when the commuter pass has been released, the reservation release data shows
The status is given.

When the status "waiting for approval" is received, the control unit 91 displays a cancellation screen on the display unit 97 and displays a message to the effect that the staff member is requested. When the clerk accepts the offer from the user, he or she confirms the user's identity with the student ID card, etc., and operates the dedicated device for the clerk who can access the system, based on the reservation number and PIN. Access the host computer 2. Then, the staff member confirms the corresponding reservation sale data. Then, the clerk changes the status of “waiting for approval” to “unreleased” by operating the clerk-dedicated device.

Thus, when the user whose identity is confirmed is requested again by the continuation commuter ticket issuing machine 9 for the reservation sale processing and issuance processing of the commuter ticket, the commuter ticket is surely issued. It becomes possible.

Next, when the control section 91 cannot retrieve the reservation release data corresponding to the corresponding reservation number and PIN from the host computer 2 or receives the information indicating that the reservation has already been canceled. To (ST
131, Y), there is a possibility of erroneous input of the reservation number and the personal identification number, so that the reservation number and the personal identification number are prompted again, and the reservation number input screen is displayed on the display unit 97 (ST1
32), and returns to step ST107.

Subsequently, when the control section 91 receives the reservation sale data corresponding to the corresponding reservation number and password from the host computer 2 (ST133), it confirms various conditions as shown in FIG. To do.

That is, the control section 91 first judges whether or not the route based on the departure station, the arrival station, and the transit station included in the received reservation sale data is out of sale (ST).
134).

When the control section 91 determines that the reservation sale data is not subject to sale (ST134, Y), for example, when the line or station at the time of reservation is abolished or there is no route, the leased line is used. The information indicating that the corresponding reservation sale data is not subject to sale is transmitted to the host computer 2 via ST (ST135).

Then, the control section 91 displays a message on the display section 97 to the effect that the employee is requested, and displays a cancel screen for stopping the reservation sale processing and the issuing processing (ST13).
6). Then, the control section 91 returns to step ST100 and displays the screen in the standby state (ST137).

Subsequently, when the received reservation sale data corresponds to the school commuter pass, the control unit 91 determines whether or not the commuter pass is available for sale by checking the release (ST138).

When the control section 91 judges that the commuter pass cannot be sold by checking the sale (ST138,
Y) For example, if the student wants to purchase for a period of more than one year, he / she needs to confirm his / her identity. Therefore, the reservation sale data corresponding to the host computer 2 cannot be released via the dedicated line. Send information (ST13
9). On the host computer 2 side, the status of the corresponding reservation sale data is changed to "not available for sale".

Then, the control section 91 displays a message to the attendant on the display section 97, and displays a cancel screen for stopping the reservation sale process and the issue process (ST14).
0). Then, the control section 91 returns to step ST100 and displays the screen in the standby state (ST141).

Subsequently, the control section 91 determines whether or not it is outside the range of advance sale days (ST142).

When the control section 91 determines that the purchase date is before a predetermined number of days, for example, before two weeks, based on the use start date of the corresponding reservation sale data (ST142,
To Y), information indicating that the reserved sale data corresponding to the host computer 2 is outside the range of the number of advance sale days is transmitted to the host computer 2 via the dedicated line (ST143).

Then, the control section 91 displays a message on the display section 97 indicating that the purchase is to be made again within two weeks before the use start date, and displays a cancel screen for canceling the reservation sale process and the issue process ( ST144). Then, the control section 91 returns to step ST100 and displays the screen in the standby state (ST145).

Then, when the commuter pass fee is settled with cash only, the control section 91 determines whether or not the face value corresponding to the commuter pass fee in cash only exceeds 200,000 yen ( ST146).

When the control section 91 determines that the face value exceeds 200,000 yen in the cash only state (ST14
6, Y) is connected to the host computer 2 via a dedicated line.
Information that the reservation sale data corresponding to is not available for sale in the cash-only state is transmitted (ST147).

Then, the control unit 91 displays a message on the display unit 97 for prompting the payment of the charge by a credit card or a debit card because the sale is not possible in the cash only state, and a cancel screen for stopping the reservation sale process and the issue process. Is displayed (ST148). Then, the control section 91 returns to step ST100 and displays the screen in the standby state (ST149).

Subsequently, when the control section 91 determines that none of the conditions shown in FIG. 9 is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 10, first, based on the effective start date information of the reservation sale data. It is determined whether the start date is earlier than the purchase date (issue date) (ST150). For example, at the time of reservation for purchase of a commuter pass, if the effective start date is specified as November 25, and the purchase date is November 20, the control unit 91 causes the start date to be the purchase date. Judge that it is a past date than the date.

When the control unit 91 determines that the start date is not earlier than the purchase date (ST150, N), there is no change in the route information of the reservation sale data (STST157,
N), if it is determined that the reservation sale data determined at the time of reservation is not defective, as shown in FIG.
A purchase condition confirmation screen is displayed on (ST230). Here, if there is no defect in the reservation sale data, the control unit 91
In step ST161, it is determined that the reservation sale data includes nomination information (ST161, Y), and step ST18.
At 0, it is determined that the reservation release data has telephone number information (ST180, Y), at step ST196 it is determined that the reservation release data has zip code and house number information (ST196, Y), and at step ST212 reservation release. If it is determined that the data has date of birth information (S
T212, Y).

In step ST230, the display unit 97
As shown in FIG. 35, for example, as shown in FIG. 35, the purchase condition confirmation screen displayed in FIG.
02, route information 203, departure station information 204 when using the bus
And the arrival station information 205 is displayed. On this purchase condition confirmation screen, a route change button 206A that accepts a change in route information is also displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 35, the purchase condition confirmation screen displays the effective start date change button 207A together with the effective start date information 207, the effective period change button 208A together with the effective period information 208, and further, Commuting /
Ticket type information 209 such as attending school is displayed.

Further, the purchase condition confirmation screen displays the name information 2
10, the name change button 210A is displayed together with 10, and the sex information change button 211 is displayed together with the sex information 211.
Display A.

Further, the purchase condition confirmation screen displays a telephone number change button 212A, an address change button 213A, a date of birth change button 214A, and a confirmation button 215.
These telephone number change button 212A, address change button 213A, and date of birth change button 214A display only the change buttons, and their specific contents are hidden on the purchase condition confirmation screen, thereby ensuring security. Is configured to improve.

On the purchase condition confirmation screen, the control section 91 confirms the purchase condition by the user, and if the confirmation of the purchase condition is OK and the depression of the confirmation button 215 is detected (S:
(T231, Y, ST232), and in step ST260 as shown in FIG. 18, the card scraping / cashing screen is displayed on the display unit 97.

On the purchase condition confirmation screen, if the user confirms the purchase condition and the purchase condition is not OK (ST23
1, N), there is room for selection on the effective start date (ST23
3, Y), if the control unit 91 accepts the change of the start date by the user pressing the start date change button 207A (ST234, Y, ST235), step S
In T151, the control unit 91 displays the start date selection screen on the display unit 97 (ST151).

That is, the control section 91 displays the start date selection screen as shown in FIG. On this screen, the control unit 91 displays a message such as “Please specify a start date” in the message field 220, and also displays a list 221 of available start dates. This allows
It is possible to change the valid start date of the commuter pass entered at the time of reservation.

Subsequently, the control section 91 controls the start date list 22.
When it is detected that any one of the start date selection buttons is pressed (ST152), it is determined that the change input is accepted (ST153, Y), the process returns to step ST230, and the start date is changed to the selected date. Then, the purchase information confirmation screen is displayed again.

When the user confirms the purchase conditions on the purchase condition confirmation screen and the user presses the effective period change button 208A, the control unit 91 accepts the change of the effective period (ST236, Y). , ST237), and in step ST154, the control unit 91 causes the display unit 97 to operate.
A period selection screen is displayed at (ST154).

That is, the control section 91 displays "Please specify the valid period" in the message field on this screen.
Is displayed, and a list of valid periods that can be sold, that is, a list of valid periods of “1 month”, “3 months”, and “6 months” is displayed. This allows
It is possible to change the validity period of the commuter pass entered at the time of reservation.

Subsequently, when the control unit 91 detects pressing of any start date selection button from the list of valid periods (ST155), it determines that the change input is accepted (ST156, Y), and the step Returning to ST230, the validity period is changed to the selected period and the purchase information confirmation screen is displayed again.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step ST150 that the start date is earlier than the purchase date (ST150, Y), the start date selection screen as shown in FIG. 36 is similarly displayed. It is displayed (ST151).

That is, the control section 91 displays the start date selection screen as shown in FIG. On this screen, the control unit 91 displays a message such as “The reserved start date has passed. Please specify the start date again” in the message field 220, and the list 221 of available start dates Is displayed.

Subsequently, the control section 91 controls the list 22 of start dates.
When the pressing of any start date selection button from 1 is detected (ST152), the start date is changed to the selected date.

At this time, the start date change button 207
It is not a change of the start date when the input of A is accepted (ST
153, N), and subsequently the control unit 91 displays the period selection screen on the display unit 97 (ST154).

On this screen, the control section 91 displays a message such as "Please specify the valid period" in the message column, and displays a list of available valid periods, that is, "1 month", "3 months". , And "6 months"
Display a list of valid periods of.

Subsequently, when the control unit 91 detects pressing of any start date selection button from the list of valid periods (ST155), it changes the valid period to the selected period.

When the user confirms the purchase conditions on the purchase condition confirmation screen and the user presses the route change button 206A, the control unit 91 accepts the route change (ST248, Y, ST249). ), Step S
In T158, the control unit 91 displays the route setting screen on the display unit 97 (ST158).

That is, the control section 91 displays a message such as "Please specify a route" in the message field on this screen, and also inputs a list of routes that can be sold, a departure / arrival station, and transit points. Display Kana button and alphabet button for. As a result, even if the route information is mistakenly input at the time of reservation, the departure station information 201, the arrival station information 202, the route information 203, the departure station information 204 when using the bus, and the arrival station are correct route information. It becomes possible to change to the information 205.

Subsequently, the control section 91 accepts the route setting operation on the route setting screen (ST159), judges that the change input is accepted when the depression of the confirmation button is detected (ST160, Y), and proceeds to step ST230. return,
Change the route information and display the purchase information confirmation screen again.

When the user confirms the purchase conditions on the purchase condition confirmation screen and the user presses the gender change button 211A, the control unit 91 accepts the gender change (ST238, Y, ST239). ), Step S
In T162, the control unit 91 displays the gender input screen on the display unit 97 (ST162).

That is, the control section 91 displays a message such as "Please specify your gender" in the message field on this screen, and also displays the genders of "male" and "female". As a result, even if the gender is mistakenly input at the time of reservation, the gender information can be changed to the correct gender information.

Subsequently, when it is detected that any of the sex buttons is pressed on the sex input screen (ST163), the control section 91 determines that the change input is accepted (ST.
164, Y), returning to step ST230, the sex information is changed, and the purchase information confirmation screen is displayed again.

When the user confirms the purchase condition on the purchase condition confirmation screen and the control unit 91 accepts the name change by the user pressing the name change button 210A (ST240, Y, ST241). ), Step S
In T165, the control unit 91 displays the name input screen on the display unit 97 (ST165).

That is, the control unit 91 displays a message such as "Please input your name" in the message field 230 on the screen as shown in FIG. 37, and also the pseudonym button 231 for inputting your name. An alphabet button 232, a correction button 233, a completion button 234, an input field 235 for displaying the input characters, and the like are displayed. As a result, even if the surname is changed or the name is entered by mistake when making a reservation, it is possible to change the name information to the correct name information.

Subsequently, on the name input screen, control unit 91 first determines whether or not the input of the name is completed (ST166). When the control unit 91 determines that the input of the name is not completed (ST166, N), the control unit 91 accepts the input by the alphabet button and the Kana button.

When the input of a kana button or the like is accepted (ST167, Y, ST168), the control section 91 determines whether or not the number of input characters is a predetermined number of characters, for example, 15 or more (ST169). When the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is less than or equal to the predetermined number of characters (ST1
69, N), and the depression of the input character is validated (ST1
70), and valid characters are sequentially displayed in each input box. Also,
When determining that the number of input characters is equal to or larger than the predetermined number of characters (ST169, Y), the control unit 91 invalidates the pressing of the input characters (ST171).

When the control unit 91 does not accept the pressing of the correction button (ST172, N), the step ST
Returning to 166, it is determined whether the input of the name is completed. When the control unit 91 receives the pressing of the correction button (ST172, Y, ST173), the control unit 91 determines whether there is an input character (ST174).

When the control section 91 determines that there is no input character (ST174, N), it deactivates the pressing of the correction button (ST175) and returns to step ST166. When determining that there is an input character (ST174, Y), the control unit 91 clears the last character (ST176) and returns to step ST166.

In step ST166, the control section 91
Determines that the input of the name is completed (ST1
66, Y), and the depression of the completion button is detected (ST17
7) It is determined whether the input information is OK (ST178).

When it is determined that the input check is OK (ST178, Y), the control section 91 validates the pressing of the completion button and determines that the change input is accepted (ST1).
79, Y), returning to step ST230, the name information is changed, and the purchase information confirmation screen is displayed again. When the control unit 91 determines that the input check is not OK (ST178, N), it deactivates the pressing of the completion button,
It returns to step ST166.

On the other hand, in step ST161, when the control section 91 determines that the reservation sale data does not have name information (ST161, N), the control section 91 similarly
The gender input screen is displayed on the display unit 97 (ST162).

That is, the control section 91 displays a message such as "Please specify your gender" in the message field on this screen, and also displays the genders of "male" and "female".

Subsequently, when it is detected that any one of the sex buttons is pressed on the sex input screen (ST163), the control section 91 changes the sex information.

At this time, the gender change button 211A
Since it is not the change of gender that the input of ST16 is accepted (ST16
4, N), and subsequently the control unit 91 displays the name input screen on the display unit 97 (ST165). Then, as in the case described above, steps ST165 to ST17.
9 is executed continuously.

When the user confirms the purchase condition on the purchase condition confirmation screen and the user presses the telephone number change button 212A, the control unit 91 accepts the change of the telephone number (ST242, Y , ST243) and in step ST181, the control unit 91 causes the display unit 97 to operate.
A telephone number input screen is displayed on (ST181).

That is, on the screen as shown in FIG. 38, the control section 91 displays a message such as "Please input a telephone number" in the message field 241 and also a ten key button for inputting a telephone number. 242
A correction button 243, a completion button 244, an input field 245 for displaying the input telephone number, and the like are displayed. As a result, even if the telephone number is changed or the telephone number is input by mistake when making a reservation, it is possible to change the telephone number information to the correct one.

Subsequently, on the telephone number input screen, control unit 91 first determines whether or not the input of the telephone number is completed (ST182). When the control unit 91 determines that the input of the telephone number is not completed (ST18
2, N), the input from the numeric keypad is accepted.

When the input of the ten-key button or the like is received (ST183, Y, ST184), the control section 91 judges whether or not the number of input characters is a predetermined number of characters, for example, 12 or more (ST185). When the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is less than or equal to the predetermined number of characters (S
(T185, N), the depression of the entered character is validated (S
(T186), valid characters are sequentially displayed in each input box. When the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of characters (ST185, Y), the pressing of the input characters is invalidated (ST187).

When the control unit 91 does not accept the press of the correction button (ST188, N), the control unit 91 proceeds to step ST.
Returning to 182, it is determined whether the input of the telephone number is completed. When the control unit 91 receives the pressing of the correction button (ST188, Y, ST189), the control unit 91 determines whether or not there is an input character (ST190).

When the control section 91 determines that there is no input character (ST190, N), it deactivates the pressing of the correction button (ST191) and returns to step ST182. When determining that there is a character that has been input (ST190, Y), the control unit 91 clears the last character (ST192) and returns to step ST182.

In step ST182, the control section 91
If it is determined that the input of the telephone number is completed, (S
(T182, Y), the pressing of the completion button is detected (ST1
93), and determines whether the input information is OK (ST194).

When it is judged that the input check is OK (ST194, Y), the control section 91 validates the pressing of the completion button and judges that the change input is accepted (ST1).
95, Y), returning to step ST230, changing the telephone number information and displaying the purchase information confirmation screen again. Also,
When determining that the input check is not OK (ST194, N), the control unit 91 invalidates the pressing of the completion button and returns to step ST182.

On the other hand, when the control section 91 determines in step ST180 that the telephone number information is not included in the reservation sale data (ST180, N), the control section 91 is similarly operated.
Displays the telephone number input screen on the display unit 97 (ST1
81).

That is, the control unit 91 displays "Please enter the telephone number" in the message field on this screen.
And a message such as a numeric keypad for entering a telephone number are displayed. Then, as in the case described above, steps ST182 to ST195 are continuously executed.

On the purchase condition confirmation screen, the user confirms the purchase conditions, and when the user presses the address change button 213A to change the postal code, address, or building number, the control unit 91 displays the address. If the change is accepted (S
(T244, Y, ST245) and in step ST197, the control section 91 displays the postal code / address / building input screen on the display section 97 (ST197).

That is, the control unit 91 displays a message such as "please enter the zip code, street address, and building number" in the message field on this screen, and also the ten-key button for entering these numbers. And the alphabet button, kana button, correction button, completion button, input field for displaying the entered number information, etc. are displayed. As a result, even if the address is changed, or even if the address is mistakenly input at the time of reservation, it is possible to change the address information to the correct zip code, address, and building information.

Then, the control section 91 first determines whether or not the input of these number information is completed on this zip code, address and building input screen (ST198). When the control unit 91 determines that the input of the number information is not completed (ST198, N), the control unit 91 accepts the input using the ten-key button, the alphabet button, and the Kana button.

When the input of the ten-key button or the like is accepted (ST199, Y, ST200), the control section 91 determines whether or not the number of input characters is a predetermined number of characters, for example, 17 or more (ST201). When the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is less than or equal to the predetermined number of characters (S
(T201, N), the depression of the entered character is validated (S
(T202), valid characters are sequentially displayed in each input frame. Further, when the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is equal to or larger than the predetermined number of characters (ST201, Y), the pressing of the input characters is invalidated (ST203).

When the control unit 91 does not accept the press of the correction button (ST204, N), the step ST
Returning to 198, it is determined whether or not the input of the postal code, street address and building number is completed. When the control unit 91 receives the press of the correction button (ST204, Y, ST20).
5) It is determined whether or not there is an input character (ST2)
06).

When the control section 91 determines that there is no input character (ST206, N), it deactivates the pressing of the correction button (ST207) and returns to step ST198. When the control unit 91 determines that there is an input character (Y in ST206), it clears the last character (ST208) and returns to step ST198.

In step ST198, the control unit 91
When it is determined that the input of the postal code, address and building number is completed (ST198, Y), the completion button is detected to be pressed (ST209), and whether the input information is OK or not is determined. A judgment is made (ST210).

When it is determined that the input check is OK (ST210, Y), the control section 91 validates the pressing of the completion button and determines that the change input is accepted (ST2).
11, Y), returning to step ST230, the postal code, address, and building number information are changed, and the purchase information confirmation screen is displayed again. When the control unit 91 determines that the input check is not OK (ST210, N), it deactivates the pressing of the completion button and returns to step ST198.

On the other hand, in step ST196, when the control section 91 determines that the reservation sale data does not include the postal code, address, and building number information (ST196, N), the control section 91 similarly causes the display section to display. A zip code, address and building number input screen is displayed at 97 (ST197).

That is, the control section 91 displays a message such as "please enter the zip code, house number and building number" in the message field on this screen, and also the ten-key button for entering these number information. Is displayed. Then, as in the case described above, steps ST198 to ST211 are continuously executed.

On the purchase condition confirmation screen, the user confirms the purchase conditions, and the user presses the birth date change button 214A to change the birth date, whereby the control unit 91 changes the birth date. If you accept (ST24
6, Y, ST247), in step ST213,
The control unit 91 displays the birth date input screen on the display unit 97 (ST213).

That is, the control section 91 displays "Enter date of birth" in the message field on this screen.
While displaying a message such as, numeric keypad button for entering the date of birth, era button, correction button,
A completion button, an input field for displaying the entered birth date information, etc. are displayed. As a result, even if the date of birth is mistakenly input at the time of reservation, it is possible to change the date of birth to the correct date of birth information.

Subsequently, the control section 91 first determines whether or not the input of the birth date information is completed on the birth date input screen (ST214). When the control unit 91 determines that the input of the birth date information is not completed (S
T214, N), numeric keypad button, or era button is used to accept input.

The control section 91 accepts the input of the era button (ST215, Y, ST216), and when the input of the date by the ten-key button is accepted (ST21.
7, Y, ST218), the number of input characters is a predetermined number of characters,
For example, it is determined whether it is 6 or more (ST219).
When the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is less than or equal to the predetermined number of characters (ST219, N), pressing of the input characters is valid (ST220), and valid characters are sequentially displayed in each input frame. . When the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of characters (ST
219, Y), and the depression of the input character is invalidated (S
T220).

When the control unit 91 does not accept the press of the correction button (ST222, N), the step ST
Returning to 214, it is determined whether the input of the birth date is completed. When the control unit 91 receives the pressing of the correction button (ST222, Y, ST223), the control unit 91 determines whether or not there is an input character (ST224).

When the control section 91 determines that there is no input character (ST224, N), the pressing of the correction button is invalidated (ST225), and the process returns to step ST214. When the control unit 91 determines that there is an input character (ST224, Y), it clears the last character (ST226) and returns to step ST214.

In step ST214, the control unit 91
If it is determined that the date of birth has been entered, (S
(T214, Y), the pressing of the completion button is detected (ST2
27), it is determined whether the input information is OK (ST228).

When it is determined that the input check is OK (ST228, Y), the control unit 91 validates the pressing of the completion button, returns to step ST230, changes the birth date information, and purchase information again. Display the confirmation screen. When the control unit 91 determines that the input check is not OK (ST228, N), the pressing of the completion button is invalidated, and the process returns to step ST214.

On the other hand, in step ST212, when the control section 91 determines that there is no birth date information in the reservation sale data (ST212, N), the control section 91 similarly.
Displays the birth date input screen on the display unit 97 (ST2
13).

That is, the control unit 91 displays "Enter date of birth" in the message field on this screen.
And a message such as a numeric keypad for entering the date of birth information is displayed. Then, as in the case described above, steps ST214 to ST228 are continuously executed.

In step ST250, the control section 91 determines whether or not the user has been issued with the commuter pass purchase ticket and the refund processing for the outbound ticket has been completed (ST25).
0). When the control unit 91 determines that the refund processing has been completed (ST250, Y), the control unit 91 returns to step ST231.

Further, when the control section 91 determines that the refund processing has not been completed (ST250, N), the control section 91 receives the issuance of the commuter pass purchase ticket and determines whether or not there is a request to refund the outward ticket. A judgment is made (ST251). When the control unit 91 detects the pressing of the refund button by the user (ST25
1, Y, ST252), and a screen requesting insertion of a commuter pass purchase ticket is displayed (ST253). In addition, the control unit 9
No. 1 does not detect the refund button by the user and determines that there is no request for refund of the outward ticket (ST251, N),
It returns to step ST231.

Then, the control unit 91 determines that the refund processing is requested by detecting the insertion of the commuter pass purchase boarding certificate (ST254, N, ST255). Then, the control section 91 reads the issuance information recorded on the commuter pass purchase ticket and determines whether or not the refund condition is OK (ST256).

When the control section 91 determines that the withdrawal condition is OK (ST256, Y), the step ST23.
Return to 0. In addition, when the control section 91 determines that the refund condition is not OK (ST256, N), the control section 91 returns the commuter pass purchase boarding certificate (ST257), and step ST254.
Return to.

On the other hand, in step ST254, when the control section 91 determines to cancel the withdrawal process (ST
254, Y), that is, when the pressing of the commuter pass purchase no-passenger button is detected, the process returns to step ST230. .

On the purchase condition confirmation screen, the control section 91 confirms the purchase condition by the user, and if the confirmation of the purchase condition is OK and the depression of the confirmation button 215 is detected (S:
(T231, Y, ST232), and in step ST260 as shown in FIG. 18, the card scraping / cashing screen is displayed on the display unit 97.

If the purchase amount exceeds 200,000 yen at the time of displaying such a card scraping / cashing screen, or if it is in a credit card and debit card only (CD only) state. (ST261,
Y), the cash is blocked (ST262), and a message to the effect that the purchase amount will be settled by the credit card or debit card is displayed. Then, in step ST270, the control unit 91 waits for the rubbing operation of the credit card or the debit card.

On the other hand, if the purchase amount is 200,000 or less and the CD is not in the exclusive state (ST261,
N), if not in cash only state (ST263, N),
If the cash is not used, the rubbing operation of the credit card or the debit card is waited in step ST270.

In step ST263, the control section 91 is in the cash-only state (ST263, Y), or is not in the cash-only state (ST263, N) and uses cash (ST264, Y). Upon receipt of cash input (ST265), a cash input screen displaying the total amount of cash input is displayed (ST26).
6).

Then, the control unit 91 displays a confirmation button when (purchase amount-refund amount such as return ticket return) is less than or equal to the input amount (ST267, Y). Also,
The control unit 91, when (purchase amount-refund amount such as return ticket return amount) is larger than the input amount (ST267, N),
Display a message prompting you to add more cash. Then, when the control unit 91 receives further cash input (ST268), the control unit 91 returns to step ST267 and again,
It is determined whether (purchase amount-refund amount such as return ticket return amount) is less than or equal to the input amount.

When the control section 91 detects that the confirmation button has been pressed (ST269), it issues a commuter pass as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, the control section 91 proceeds to step ST270.
In the above, in the case where the rubbing operation of the credit card or the debit card is waiting, when the rubbing operation of one of the cards is accepted, the card information is read from the card.

The control section 91 indicates that the read card information is O
When it is determined that the value is not K (ST271, N), a message indicating that the reading is NG is displayed on the display unit 97, and the process returns to step ST260.

The control section 91 indicates that the read card information is O
If it is determined to be K (ST271, Y), the personal identification number input screen is displayed on the display unit 97 (ST273).
Subsequently, the control unit 91 first determines whether or not the input of the personal identification number is completed on the personal identification number input screen (ST274). When the control unit 91 determines that the input of the personal identification number information has not been completed (ST274,
N), the input by the numeric keypad is accepted.

When the input of the ten-key button or the like is accepted (ST275, Y, ST276), the control section 91 judges whether or not the number of input characters is a predetermined number of characters, for example, 4 or more (ST277). When the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is less than or equal to the predetermined number of characters (ST
277, N), and the depression of the entered character is validated (ST
278), a reception sound is generated and valid characters are sequentially displayed in the input frame. When the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of characters (ST2
77, Y), the depression of the input character is invalidated, and an error sound is generated (ST279).

When the control unit 91 does not accept the press of the correction button (ST280, N), the step ST
Returning to 274, it is determined whether the input of the personal identification number is completed. When the control unit 91 receives the pressing of the correction button (ST280, Y, ST281), the control unit 91 determines whether or not there is an input character (ST282).

When the control section 91 determines that there is no input character (ST282, N), the pressing of the correction button is invalidated (ST283), an error sound is generated, and the process returns to step ST274. When the control unit 91 determines that there is an input character (Y in ST282), it generates a reception sound and clears all the input characters (S).
(T284), and returns to step ST274.

In step ST274, the control section 91
When it judges that the input of the personal identification number is completed, (S
(T274, Y), the pressing of the “#” button of the ten-key button corresponding to the completion button is detected (ST285), and it is determined whether the input information is OK (ST28).
6).

When it is determined that the input check is OK (ST286, Y), the control section 91 validates the depression of the "#" button (ST287), generates a reception sound, and executes step ST290. When the control unit 91 determines that the input check is not OK (ST28
6, N), the depression of the completion button is invalidated, an error sound is generated, and the process returns to step ST274.

When the depression of the “#” button is validated (ST287), control unit 91 displays an inquiry screen displaying a message indicating that the database of host computer 2 is being inquired (ST290). Subsequently, the control section 91 transmits a sales request to the host computer 2 (ST291).

Subsequently, when the control unit 91 determines that the search result cannot be received from the host computer 2 within the predetermined time (ST292, Y), it determines that there is an abnormality (ST293) and displays it. A message indicating that an abnormality has occurred is displayed on the section 97, and a cancellation process is performed by, for example, generating an alarm sound to prompt a staff member to respond.

If the control section 91 determines that there is an error in the personal identification number (ST294, Y), the personal identification number re-input screen is displayed on the display section 97 on the assumption that the personal identification number may be erroneously input. Display (ST295), step ST27
Return to 4.

If the control unit 91 determines that an error has occurred in the system (ST296, Y), it determines that there is an error (ST297), and a message indicating that an error has occurred on the display unit 97 is displayed. Is displayed and an audible alarm is generated to perform cancellation processing to prompt the staff member to respond.

When the control section 91 determines that it is outside the card use time (ST298, Y), the display section 9
A message indicating that the card cannot be used is displayed on 7, and the process returns to step ST260 to display a card scraping / cashing screen (ST299).

Further, the control unit 91, when the card being used is reported as being lost, or when the card balance is insufficient for the purchase amount (ST3
00), a message indicating that the card cannot be used is displayed on the display unit 97, and the process returns to step ST260 to display the card scraping / cashing screen (ST30).
1).

If neither of these conditions is met, the control section 91 executes the operation of issuing a commuter pass as shown in FIG.

That is, when the user receives the regular purchase boarding certificate and determines that the return ticket needs to be issued (ST302, Y), the control section 91 issues a ticket.
4 to issue a return ticket based on the regular purchase boarding certificate (ST303). When determining that it is not necessary to issue a return ticket (ST302, N), the control unit 91 issues a commuter ticket in step ST305. And the control unit 9
1 controls the ticket issuing mechanism unit 94 to temporarily hold the issued return ticket in the holding unit (ST304).

Subsequently, the control section 91 controls the ticket issuing mechanism section 94 based on the reservation sale data and various changed information to issue a commuter pass (ST305). And
The control unit 91 controls the ticket issuing mechanism unit 94 to temporarily hold the issued commuter pass in the holding unit (ST306).

Subsequently, the control section 91 determines whether or not the purchase amount has been settled using cash (ST307). When the control section 91 makes a payment using cash (ST
307, Y), and determine whether there is change (ST30
8).

When the control section 91 determines that there is no change (ST308, N), and when the return ticket has not been issued (ST309, N), only the commuter ticket is released (ST31).
0), step ST320 is executed. In addition, the control unit 9
1 is when it is determined that there is no change (ST308,
N), if the return ticket is issued (ST309,
Y), the commuter pass and the boarding pass return ticket for purchasing the commuter pass are collectively released (ST311), and step ST320 is executed.

When the control section 91 determines in step ST308 that there is a change (ST308, Y),
If the return ticket has not been issued (N in ST317), the commuter pass and the change are collectively released (ST318), and step ST320 is executed. Further, the control unit 91, when it is determined that there is change (ST308, Y) and when the return ticket is issued (ST317, Y), the commuter ticket, the commuter pass return ticket for purchasing the commuter ticket, and Release the change collectively (S
T319), and execute step ST320.

On the other hand, the control section 91 determines in step ST307.
If the purchase amount is settled using a credit card or debit card in (ST307,
N), print out a copy of usage for the customer (ST31
2) Temporarily hold in the holding unit (ST313).

If the commuter pass return ticket for purchasing a commuter pass has not been issued (N in ST314), the control unit 91 collectively releases the commuter pass and the reservation copy (ST315), and executes step ST320. . Further, when the return ticket is issued (ST314, Y), the control unit 91, the commuter ticket,
The commuter pass return ticket for purchasing the commuter pass and the reservation for use are collectively released (ST316), and step ST320 is executed.

In step ST320, the control section 91 prints detailed data for one commuter pass on the journal printer (ST320). Subsequently, if there is a refund of the boarding pass outward ticket for the purchase of the commuter pass, the control section 91 (ST32
1, Y), collect the boarding pass outward ticket for purchasing the commuter pass (ST3
22) and the process ends. Further, if there is no refund of the commuter pass outward ticket for purchasing the commuter pass, the control section 91 (ST32
1, N), and the process ends.

Next, in step ST102 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 6, when it is detected that the reservation sale button for corporations on the commuter pass standby screen is detected (ST10).
3, N, ST 105) will be described with reference to the flow charts shown in FIG. 23 to FIG.

[0230] For the reservation sale of commuter tickets for corporations, one company collectively purchases and reserves commuter tickets for a plurality of users, and the commuter tickets are issued based on the company code and employee number entered by each user. Issuing.

In the reservation sale of commuter passes for corporations, as shown in FIG. 23, control unit 91 displays a company code / employee number input screen on display unit 97 (ST406).
On this company code / employee number input screen, a company code input frame for entering the company code, an employee number input frame for inputting the employee number, a ten-key button for entering the company code or employee number, and an alphabet button , Kana button, completion button, correction button, etc. are displayed.

That is, first, the control section 91 determines whether or not the input of the company code and the employee number is completed (ST407). When the control unit 91 determines that the input of the company code and the employee number is not completed (ST
407, N), numeric keypad button, alphabet button, and kana button.

When the input of the ten-key button or the like is accepted (ST408, Y, ST109), the control section 91 judges whether or not the number of input characters is a predetermined number of characters m or more (ST410). When the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is less than or equal to the predetermined number of characters (ST410,
N), the depression of the input character is validated (ST41
1), valid characters are sequentially displayed in each input box. Further, when the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is equal to or larger than the predetermined number of characters (ST410, Y), the pressing of the input characters is invalidated (ST412).

When the control unit 91 does not accept the press of the correction button (ST413, N), the step ST
Returning to 407, it is determined whether the company code and the employee number have been input. When the control unit 91 receives the press of the correction button (ST413, Y, ST41).
4) It is determined whether or not there is an input character (ST4).
15).

When the control section 91 determines that there is no input character (ST415, N), it deactivates the pressing of the correction button (ST416) and returns to step ST407. When determining that there is a character that has been input (ST415, Y), the control unit 91 clears the last character (ST417) and returns to step ST413.

In step ST407, the control section 91
When it is determined that the input of the company code and the employee number is completed (ST407, Y), the completion button is detected to be pressed (ST408), and it is determined whether the input information is OK. (ST419).

When it is determined that the input check is OK (ST419, Y), the control section 91 validates the pressing of the completion button (ST420). In addition, the control unit 91
If it is determined that the input check is not OK (ST4
19, N), pressing the completion button is invalidated (ST42).
1).

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 24, the control unit 91
Displays an inquiry screen indicating that an inquiry is being made with the host computer 2 on the display unit 97 (ST422). Then, control unit 91 transmits a reservation data inquiry request (ST423). That is, the control unit 91 transmits the input company code and employee number to the host computer 2 via the dedicated line. Host computer 2
Then, based on the received company code and employee number,
The database of the memory 22 is searched, and the search result is transmitted to the continuation commuter pass issuing machine 9.

When the control unit 91 determines that the inquiry cannot be made due to a timeout in which the search result cannot be received from the host computer 2 within a predetermined time, or a communication failure with the host computer 2 occurs ( S
(T424, Y), it is determined to be abnormal (ST425),
A message indicating that an abnormality has occurred is displayed on the display unit 97, and an alarm sound is generated to prompt the staff member to respond.

When the control section 91 receives from the host computer 2 information indicating that the commuter pass based on the corresponding company code and employee number has been sold (ST42).
6, Y), there is a possibility that the company code and employee number may be erroneously input, so the user is prompted to enter the company code and employee number again, and the company code / employee number input screen is displayed on the display unit 97 (ST427), and returns to step ST407.

[0241] The control section 91 confirms the status of the reservation sale data based on the corresponding company code and employee number from the host computer 2 is "on sale" (busy state), or requires confirmation of status such as attending school student. When receiving information indicating that “waiting for reservation confirmation” when accepting a reservation from another user (ST428, Y), a message requesting the staff member is displayed on the display unit 97, and reservation sale processing is performed. Also, a cancellation screen for canceling the issuing process is displayed (ST429). The control unit 91 then proceeds to step ST.
Return to 100 and display the screen in the standby state (ST
430).

That is, when a regular commuter pass is reserved for sale, the host computer 2 side manages the reservation sale data pre-purchased with the corresponding status. That is, at the stage when the purchase reservation is confirmed, the status "unreleased" is given to the reservation sale data. Further, at the stage of accepting a sale inquiry based on the company code and the employee number in the continuation commuter pass issuing machine 9 or the like, the status "on sale" is given to the reservation sale data. Further, when the commuter pass has been released, the reservation sale data has a status of "released".

[0243] When the status of "on sale" is received, it means that the commuter ticket with the same company code and employee number is being sold at another issuing machine at the same time, and the commuter ticket is being sold. There is a problem with the device and the status is "On sale" and it is left.

In this case, the control unit 91 displays a cancellation screen on the display unit 97 and displays a message to the effect that the staff is offered. When the clerk receives the offer from the user, the clerk operates a dedicated device for the clerk who can access the system, and accesses the host computer 2 based on the company code and the employee number. Then, the staff member confirms the corresponding reservation sale data. If the clerk can confirm that it has not been illegally sold, for example, if it is determined that the status was "on sale" due to a malfunction of the device, it was operated by the clerk-dedicated device.
Change the status "on sale" to "not yet released".

With this, when the user again requests the reservation sale processing and the issuing processing of the commuter ticket through the continuous commuter ticket issuing machine 9, it becomes possible to reliably receive the commuter ticket.

When the commuter pass is reserved and released, the reservation release data pre-purchased and reserved on the host computer 2 side indicates “waiting for approval” before the user's identity is confirmed. Status is given. In addition, at the stage when the user proves his / her identity with a student ID etc. by a staff member at the station, the reservation release data is given the status of “not yet released” that is approved and can sell the commuter pass. There is. In addition, the company code (school code) and employee number (student number) on the continuation commuter pass issuing machine 9 etc.
At the stage of accepting a sales inquiry based on, the status of "on sale" is given to the reservation sales data. Further, when the commuter pass has been released, the reservation sale data has a status of "released".

When the status of "waiting for approval" is received, the control unit 91 displays a cancellation screen on the display unit 97 and displays a message to the effect that an employee is requested. When the clerk receives the offer from the user, he or she confirms the user's identity with the student ID card, operates the dedicated device for the clerk who can access the system, and based on the school code and student number. Access the host computer 2. Then, the staff member confirms the corresponding reservation sale data. Then, the clerk changes the status of “waiting for approval” to “unreleased” by operating the clerk-dedicated device.

Thus, when the user whose identity is confirmed is requested again for the reservation sale processing and the issuing processing of the commuter ticket through the continuous commuter ticket issuing machine 9, the commuter ticket is surely issued. It becomes possible.

Then, the control section 91 receives information from the host computer 2 that the reservation release data corresponding to the corresponding company code and employee number could not be retrieved, or that the reservation has already been canceled. In this case (ST431, Y), there is a possibility that the company code and employee number may be erroneously entered, so the user is prompted to enter the company code and employee number again, and the display unit 97 displays the company code and employee number input screen. Is displayed (ST432), and step ST40
Return to 7.

Subsequently, when the control section 91 receives the reservation sale data corresponding to the corresponding company code and employee number from the host computer 2 (ST433), it sets various conditions as shown in FIG. Check.

That is, the control section 91 first determines whether or not the route based on the departure station, the arrival station, and the transit station included in the received reservation sale data is out of sale (ST).
434).

If the control unit 91 determines that the reservation sale data is not subject to sale (ST434, Y), for example, if the line or station at the time of reservation is abolished or there is no route, the leased line is used. The information indicating that the reservation sale data corresponding to the host computer 2 is not subject to sale is transmitted to the host computer 2 via ST (ST435).

Then, the control section 91 displays a message to the attendant on the display section 97, and displays a cancel screen for stopping the reservation sale process and the issue process (ST43).
6). Then, the control section 91 returns to step ST100 and displays the screen in the standby state (ST437).

Subsequently, control unit 91 determines whether or not it is outside the range of advance sale days (ST438).

When the control section 91 determines that the purchase date is before the predetermined number of days, for example, before 2 weeks, based on the use start date of the corresponding reservation sale data (ST438, ST438,
In Y), information indicating that the reserved sale data corresponding to the host computer 2 is outside the range of the number of advance sales days is transmitted to the host computer 2 via a dedicated line (ST439).

Then, the control section 91 displays a message to the effect that the purchase will be made again within two weeks before the use start date on the display section 97, and displays a cancellation screen for canceling the reservation sale processing and the issuing processing ( ST440). Then, the control section 91 returns to step ST100 and displays the screen in the standby state (ST441).

Subsequently, control unit 91 determines whether or not the user is purchasing a continuation commuter pass (ST442).

When the control section 91 determines that the reservation is the purchase reservation of the continuation commuter ticket based on the corresponding reservation sale data (ST442, Y), the old ticket is inserted into the display section 97 for the user. A screen displaying a message to that effect is displayed (ST443). When accepting the insertion of the old ticket (ST444), the control unit 91 reads the issue information of the old ticket from the old ticket, checks the agreement between the reservation sale data and the old ticket information, and determines whether it is OK or not. (ST445).

When the control section 91 determines that the reservation sale data and the old ticket information do not match (ST445,
Y), information indicating that the reservation sale data corresponding to the host computer 2 does not match the old ticket information is transmitted to the host computer 2 via the dedicated line (ST446).

Then, control unit 91 displays a message to the effect that the old ticket information and the reservation sale data do not match on display unit 97, and displays a cancel screen for stopping the reservation sale process and the issue process (ST447). . Then, the control unit 91
Returns to step ST100 and displays the screen in the standby state (ST448).

Subsequently, the control section 91 proceeds to step ST44.
When it is determined in step 2 that the continuous commuter pass is not reserved for sale (ST442, N), and when the reservation sale data and the old ticket information match in step ST445 (S).
(T445, Y), as shown in FIG. 26, first, it is determined whether the start date is earlier than the purchase date (issue date) based on the valid start date information of the reservation sale data (ST45).
0). For example, at the time of reservation for purchase of a commuter pass, if the effective start date is specified as November 25, and the purchase date is November 20, the control unit 91 causes the start date to be the purchase date. Judge that it is a past date than the date.

When the control unit 91 determines that the start date is not earlier than the purchase date (ST450, N), there is no change in the route information of the reservation sale data (STST457,
N), when it is determined that the reservation sale data determined at the time of reservation is not defective, as shown in FIG.
A purchase condition confirmation screen is displayed on (ST530). Here, if there is no defect in the reservation sale data, the control unit 91
In step ST461, it is determined that the reservation sale data has nomination information (ST461, Y), and step ST48.
It is determined that the reservation sale data has telephone number information at 0 (ST480, Y), and it is determined that the reservation sale data has zip code and address building number information at step ST496 (ST496, Y), and reservation sale at step ST512. If it is determined that the data has date of birth information (S
T512, Y).

In step ST530, the display unit 97
As shown in FIG. 35, for example, as shown in FIG. 35, the purchase condition confirmation screen displayed in FIG.
02, route information 203, departure station information 204 when using the bus
And the arrival station information 205 is displayed. On this purchase condition confirmation screen, a route change button 206A that accepts a change in route information is also displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 35, the purchase condition confirmation screen displays the effective start date change button 207A together with the effective start date information 207, the effective period change button 208A together with the effective period information 208, and further, Commuting /
Ticket type information 209 such as attending school is displayed.

[0265] Furthermore, the purchase condition confirmation screen displays the name information 2
10, the name change button 210A is displayed together with 10, and the sex information change button 211 is displayed together with the sex information 211.
Display A.

The purchase condition confirmation screen also displays a telephone number change button 212A, an address change button 213A, a date of birth change button 214A, and a confirmation button 215.
These telephone number change button 212A, address change button 213A, and date of birth change button 214A display only the change buttons, and their specific contents are hidden on the purchase condition confirmation screen, thereby ensuring security. Is configured to improve.

In the purchase condition confirmation screen, the control unit 91 simultaneously displays a message indicating that the number of days has been adjusted when the number of days adjustment processing is performed as described later (ST530-1, Y). Displayed on (ST530-
2). Further, if the days adjustment processing is not performed on the purchase condition confirmation screen (ST5).
30-1, N), the message regarding the number of days adjustment is not displayed.

Then, in the purchase condition confirmation screen, the control section 91 confirms the purchase condition by the user, and purchase condition O
If the confirmation button 215 is pressed (ST531, Y, ST532) in the case of K (ST531, Y, ST532), the commuter pass issuing process is performed in step ST602 as shown in FIG.

On the purchase condition confirmation screen, if the user confirms the purchase condition and the purchase condition is not OK (ST53
1, N), there is room for selection on the effective start date (ST53
3, Y), if the control unit 91 accepts the change of the start date by the user pressing the start date change button 207A (ST534, Y, ST535), step S
In T451, the control unit 91 displays the start date selection screen on the display unit 97 (ST451).

That is, the control section 91 displays the start date selection screen as shown in FIG. On this screen, the control unit 91 displays a message such as “Please specify a start date” in the message field 220, and also displays a list 221 of available start dates. This allows
It is possible to change the valid start date of the commuter pass entered at the time of reservation.

Subsequently, the control section 91 controls the start date list 22.
When it is detected that any one of the start date selection buttons from 1 is pressed (ST452), it is determined whether or not the number of days is adjusted so that the end date of the commuter pass valid period matches the end date of the reservation sale data. (ST452-1).

That is, it is set whether or not to adjust the number of days so that the end dates of the commuter passes for all employees are matched by the company that has applied for reservation sale for corporations in advance. For example, for commuter passes for all employees, September 3
In the case of a specification in which 0 day is set as the end date, a commuter ticket with April 1 as the start date and September 30 as the end date is usually issued if purchased before April 1.

However, when the user tries to purchase after April 1st, for example, when April 3rd is selected as the start date, the valid period is usually 6 months,
The start date is April 3rd and the end date is October 2nd.
When the end date is set in advance, the number of days is adjusted so that the start date is April 3rd and the end date is September 30th.

When the user purchases the commuter pass before April 1st and selects the start date before April 1st,
For example, if you select March 29 as the start date,
If the validity period is 6 months, March 29 will be the start date and September 28 will be the end date. However, if the end date is set in advance, then March 29 will be the start date and September 30 will be the start date. The number of days is adjusted so that it is the end date.

When the control section 91 determines in step ST452-1 that the specification has set the end date in advance (ST452-1, Y), the control section 91 finishes regardless of the start date selected by the user. The number of days is adjusted so that the day becomes the set date (ST452-
2) Return to step 530 to change the start date to the selected date and display the purchase information confirmation screen again with the end date as the set date.

The control section 91 also determines in step ST452.
In -1, even when it is determined that the specification does not set the end date in advance (ST452-1, N), it is determined that the change input of the start date is accepted (ST453, Y),
Returning to step ST530, the start date is changed to the selected date, the end date corresponding to the designated effective period is displayed, and the purchase information confirmation screen is displayed again.

When the user confirms the purchase conditions on the purchase condition confirmation screen and the control unit 91 accepts the change of the effective period by pressing the effective period changing button 208A (ST536, Y). , ST537) and in step ST454, the control section 91 causes the display section 97 to
The period selection screen is displayed at (ST454).

That is, the control section 91 displays "Please specify the valid period" in the message field on this screen.
Is displayed, and a list of valid periods that can be sold, that is, a list of valid periods of “1 month”, “3 months”, and “6 months” is displayed. This allows
It is possible to change the validity period of the commuter pass entered at the time of reservation.

Subsequently, when the control section 91 detects the pressing of any start date selection button from the list of valid periods (ST455), it determines the commuter pass valid period on the last day of the selected valid end month. The number of days is adjusted to match the end date of (ST455-1).

[0280] That is, it is set whether or not to adjust the number of days so that the end date of the commuter passes for all employees who have applied for reservation sale for corporations in advance coincide with the end date. For example, in the case of specifications that set the end date to the end of the month for commuter passes for all employees, if a valid period of 1 month is selected with April 1 as the start date,
A commuter pass will be issued with the end date of April 30th.

However, if, for example, April 3 is selected as the start date, and the effective period is usually one month,
The start date will be April 3 and the end date will be May 2, but if the end date is set in advance as the end of the month, April 3 will be the start date and May 31 will be the end date. The number of days will be adjusted.

Similarly, if, for example, April 3 is selected as the start date, and the validity period is usually 3 months, April 3
The end date is July 2 with the day as the start date, but if the end date is set in advance as the end date, the number of days will be adjusted so that April 3 is the start date and July 31 is the end date. Is done.

Similarly, if, for example, April 3 is selected as the start date, and the validity period is usually 6 months, April 3
The day is the start date, and the end date is October 2. However, if the end date is set in advance as the end date, the number of days will be adjusted so that April 3 is the start date and October 31 is the end date. Is done.

If, for example, March 29 is selected as the start date, and the validity period is usually one month, then March 2
The start date is 9th and the end date is 28th April, but if you set the end date to the end of the month beforehand, the number of days will be set to start on 29th March and end on 30th April. Adjustments are made.

Similarly, if, for example, March 29 is selected as the start date, and the validity period is 3 months, the start date is March 29 and the end date is June 28. However, the end date is If you set in advance to the end of the month, March 29
The number of days is adjusted so that the day is the start date and June 30 is the end date.

Similarly, if, for example, March 29 is selected as the start date, if the validity period is 6 months, then the end date will be the start date of March 29 and the end date of September 28. If you set in advance to the end of the month, March 29
The number of days is adjusted so that the day is the start date and September 30 is the end date.

When the control section 91 determines in step ST455-1 that the end date has been set to the end date in advance, the end date is set to the end date regardless of the start date selected by the user. Is performed (ST455-1), and it is determined that the input for changing the effective period is accepted (ST456, Y), and step 5
Returning to 30, the effective period is changed to the selected period and the purchase information confirmation screen is displayed again with the end date set as the set date.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step ST450 that the start date is earlier than the purchase date (ST450, Y), the start date selection screen as shown in FIG. 36 is similarly displayed. Display (ST451).

That is, the control section 91 displays the start date selection screen as shown in FIG. On this screen, the control unit 91 displays a message such as “The reserved start date has passed. Please specify the start date again” in the message field 220, and the list 221 of available start dates Is displayed.

Subsequently, the control section 91 controls the start date list 22.
When it is detected that the start date selection button from 1 is pressed (ST452), the start date is changed to the selected date, and it is determined that the end date is set in advance. (ST452-1, Y), regardless of the start date selected by the user, the number of days adjustment processing is performed so that the end date becomes the set date (ST4).
52-2) The process returns to step 530 to change the start date to the selected date and display the purchase information confirmation screen with the end date as the set date. .

The control section 91 also determines in step ST452.
In -1, when it is determined that the specification does not set the end date in advance (ST452-1, N), the start date is not changed by accepting the input of the start date change button 207A (ST453, N). Continuing, the control unit 91
Displays the period selection screen on the display unit 97 (ST45
4).

On this screen, the control unit 91 displays a message such as "Please specify the valid period" in the message field, and displays a list of available valid periods, that is, "1 month", "3 months". , And "6 months"
Display a list of valid periods of.

Subsequently, when the control unit 91 detects the pressing of any start date selection button from the list of valid periods (ST455), it determines the commuter pass valid period on the last day of the selected valid end month. The number of days is adjusted to match the end date of (ST455-1).

In the purchase condition confirmation screen, when the user confirms the purchase condition and the user presses the route change button 206A, the control unit 91 accepts the route change (ST548, Y, ST549). ), Step S
At T458, the control unit 91 displays the route setting screen on the display unit 97 (ST458).

That is, the control unit 91 displays a message such as "Please specify a route" in the message field on this screen, and inputs a list of routes that can be sold, a departure / arrival station, a transit route, etc. Display Kana button and alphabet button for. As a result, even if the route information is mistakenly input at the time of reservation, the departure station information 201, the arrival station information 202, the route information 203, the departure station information 204 when using the bus, and the arrival station are correct route information. It becomes possible to change to the information 205.

Subsequently, the control section 91 accepts the route setting operation on the route setting screen (ST459), judges that the change input is accepted when the confirmation button is pressed (ST460, Y), and proceeds to step ST230. return,
Change the route information and display the purchase information confirmation screen again.

When the user confirms the purchase conditions on the purchase condition confirmation screen and the user presses the sex change button 211A, the control unit 91 accepts the change of sex (ST538, Y, ST539). ), Step S
In T462, the control unit 91 displays the gender input screen on the display unit 97 (ST462).

That is, the control unit 91 displays a message such as "Please specify your gender" in the message field on this screen, and also displays the genders of "male" and "female". As a result, even if the gender is mistakenly input at the time of reservation, the gender information can be changed to the correct gender information.

Subsequently, when it is detected that any of the gender buttons is pressed on the gender input screen (ST463), it is determined that the change input is accepted (ST).
464, Y), the process returns to step ST530, the sex information is changed, and the purchase information confirmation screen is displayed again.

When the user confirms the purchase conditions on the purchase condition confirmation screen and the control unit 91 accepts the name change by the user pressing the name change button 210A (ST540, Y, ST541). ), Step S
In T465, the control unit 91 displays the name input screen on the display unit 97 (ST465).

That is, the control section 91 displays a message such as "Please input your name" in the message field 230 on the screen as shown in FIG. 37, and the pseudonym button 231 for inputting your name. An alphabet button 232, a correction button 233, a completion button 234, an input field 235 for displaying the input characters, and the like are displayed. As a result, even if the surname is changed or the name is entered by mistake when making a reservation, it is possible to change the name information to the correct name information.

Subsequently, on the name input screen, control unit 91 first determines whether or not the input of the name has been completed (ST466). When the control unit 91 determines that the input of the name has not been completed (ST466, N), the input by the alphabet button or the kana button is accepted.

When the input of a kana button or the like is accepted (ST467, Y, ST468), the control section 91 determines whether or not the number of input characters is a predetermined number of characters, for example, 15 or more (ST469). When the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is less than or equal to the predetermined number of characters (ST4
69, N), the depression of the entered character is validated (ST4
70), and valid characters are sequentially displayed in each input box. Also,
When determining that the number of input characters is equal to or larger than the predetermined number of characters (ST469, Y), the control unit 91 invalidates the pressing of the input characters (ST471).

When the control unit 91 does not accept the press of the correction button (ST472, N), the step ST
Returning to 466, it is determined whether the input of the name is completed. When the control unit 91 receives the pressing of the correction button (ST472, Y, ST473), the control unit 91 determines whether there is an input character (ST474).

When it is determined that there is no character that has been input (ST474, N), the control unit 91 invalidates the pressing of the correction button (ST475) and returns to step ST466. When determining that there is an input character (ST474, Y), the control unit 91 clears the last character (ST476) and returns to step ST466.

In step ST466, the control unit 91
Determines that the input of the name is completed (ST4
66, Y), and the depression of the completion button is detected (ST47
7) Then, it is determined whether the input information is OK (ST478).

When it is determined that the input check is OK (ST478, Y), the control section 91 validates the pressing of the completion button and determines that the change input is accepted (ST4).
79, Y), returning to step ST530, the name information is changed, and the purchase information confirmation screen is displayed again. Further, when the control unit 91 determines that the input check is not OK (ST478, N), the pressing of the completion button is invalidated,
It returns to step ST466.

On the other hand, in step ST461, when the control section 91 determines that there is no name information in the reservation sale data (ST461, N), the control section 91 similarly
The gender input screen is displayed on the display unit 97 (ST462).

That is, the control section 91 displays a message such as "Please specify your gender" in the message field on this screen, and also displays the gender of "male" and "female".

Subsequently, when it is detected that any gender button is pressed on the gender input screen (ST463), the control unit 91 changes the gender information.

At this time, the gender change button 211A
Since it is not the change of gender that the input of
4, N), and subsequently, the control section 91 displays the name input screen on the display section 97 (ST465). Then, as in the case described above, steps ST465 to ST47.
9 is executed continuously.

When the user confirms the purchase condition on the purchase condition confirmation screen and the user presses the telephone number change button 212A, the control unit 91 accepts the change of the telephone number (ST542, Y , ST543) and in step ST481, the control unit 91 causes the display unit 97 to operate.
A telephone number input screen is displayed at (ST481).

That is, on the screen as shown in FIG. 38, the control section 91 displays a message such as "Please input a telephone number" in the message field 241, and also a ten-key button for inputting a telephone number. 242
A correction button 243, a completion button 244, an input field 245 for displaying the input telephone number, and the like are displayed. As a result, even if the telephone number is changed or the telephone number is input by mistake when making a reservation, it is possible to change the telephone number information to the correct one.

Subsequently, on the telephone number input screen, control unit 91 first determines whether or not the input of the telephone number is completed (ST482). When the control unit 91 determines that the input of the telephone number is not completed (ST48
2, N), the input from the numeric keypad is accepted.

When the input from the ten-key button or the like is received (ST483, Y, ST484), the control section 91 determines whether or not the number of input characters is a predetermined number, for example, 12 or more (ST485). When the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is less than or equal to the predetermined number of characters (S
(T485, N), the depression of the input character is validated (S
(T486), valid characters are sequentially displayed in each input box. Further, when the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is equal to or larger than the predetermined number of characters (ST485, Y), the pressing of the input characters is invalidated (ST487).

When the control unit 91 does not accept the press of the correction button (ST488, N), the step ST
Returning to 482, it is determined whether the input of the telephone number is completed. When the control unit 91 receives the pressing of the correction button (ST488, Y, ST489), the control unit 91 determines whether there is an input character (ST490).

When the control section 91 determines that there is no input character (ST490, N), it deactivates the pressing of the correction button (ST491) and returns to step ST482. When determining that there is a character that has been input (ST490, Y), the control unit 91 clears the last character (ST492) and returns to step ST482.

In step ST482, the control section 91
If it is determined that the input of the telephone number is completed, (S
(T482, Y), the pressing of the completion button is detected (ST4
93), it is determined whether the input information is OK (ST494).

When it is determined that the input check is OK (ST494, Y), the control section 91 validates the pressing of the completion button and determines that the change input is accepted (ST4).
95, Y), returning to step ST530, changing the telephone number information and displaying the purchase information confirmation screen again. Also,
When determining that the input check is not OK (ST494, N), the control unit 91 invalidates the pressing of the completion button and returns to step ST482.

On the other hand, in step ST480, when the control section 91 determines that there is no telephone number information in the reservation sale data (ST480, N), the control section 91 similarly.
Displays the telephone number input screen on the display unit 97 (ST4
81).

That is, on the screen, the control unit 91 displays "Enter a telephone number" in the message field.
And a message such as a numeric keypad for entering a telephone number are displayed. Then, as in the case described above, steps ST482 to ST495 are continuously executed.

On the purchase condition confirmation screen, the user confirms the purchase conditions, and when the user presses the address change button 213A to change the postal code, address or building number, the control unit 91 displays the address. If the change is accepted (S
In T544, Y, ST545) and step ST497, control unit 91 causes display unit 97 to display a zip code / address / building input screen (ST497).

That is, the control section 91 displays a message such as "please enter the zip code, street address, and building number" in the message field on this screen, and also the ten-key button for entering these numbers. And the alphabet button, kana button, correction button, completion button, input field for displaying the entered number information, etc. are displayed. As a result, even if the address is changed, or even if the address is mistakenly input at the time of reservation, it is possible to change the address information to the correct zip code, address, and building information.

Then, control unit 91 first determines whether or not the input of these number information is completed on this zip code, address, and building input screen (ST498). When determining that the input of the number information has not been completed (ST498, N), the control unit 91 accepts the input using the ten-key button, the alphabet button, and the kana button.

When the input of the ten-key button or the like is accepted (ST499, Y, ST500), the control section 91 determines whether or not the number of input characters is a predetermined number of characters, for example, 17 or more (ST501). When the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is less than or equal to the predetermined number of characters (S
(T501, N), the depression of the input character is validated (S
(T502), valid characters are sequentially displayed in each input box. Further, when the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is equal to or larger than the predetermined number of characters (ST501, Y), the pressing of the input characters is invalidated (ST503).

When the control unit 91 does not accept the press of the correction button (ST504, N), the step ST
Returning to 498, it is determined whether or not the input of the postal code, street address, and building number is completed. When the control unit 91 receives the press of the correction button (ST504, Y, ST50).
5) It is determined whether or not there is an input character (ST5).
06).

When it is determined that there is no character that has been input (ST506, N), control unit 91 invalidates the pressing of the correction button (ST507) and returns to step ST498. When determining that there is an input character (ST506, Y), the control section 91 clears the last character (ST508) and returns to step ST498.

In step ST498, the control section 91
When it is determined that the input of the postal code, address, and building number is completed (ST498, Y), the completion button is detected to be pressed (ST509), and whether the input information is OK or not is determined. A judgment is made (ST510).

When it is determined that the input check is OK (ST510, Y), the control unit 91 validates the pressing of the completion button and determines that the change input is accepted (ST5).
11, Y), returning to step ST530, changing the postal code, address, and building number information, and displaying the purchase information confirmation screen again. When the control unit 91 determines that the input check is not OK (ST510, N), it deactivates the pressing of the completion button, and returns to step ST498.

On the other hand, in step ST496, when the control section 91 determines that there is no postal code, address, or building number information in the reservation sale data (ST496, N), similarly, the control section 91 causes the display section to display. A zip code, address, and building number input screen is displayed at 97 (ST497).

That is, the control section 91 displays a message such as "please enter the zip code, street address and building number" in the message field on this screen, and also the ten-key button for entering these number information. Is displayed. Then, as in the case described above, steps ST498 to ST511 are continuously executed.

On the purchase condition confirmation screen, the user confirms the purchase conditions, and the control unit 91 changes the date of birth by pressing the birth date change button 214A in order to change the date of birth. In case of accepting (ST54
6, Y, ST547), in step ST513,
The control unit 91 displays the birth date input screen on the display unit 97 (ST513).

[0333] That is, the control section 91 displays "Enter date of birth" in the message field on this screen.
While displaying a message such as, numeric keypad button for entering the date of birth, era button, correction button,
A completion button, an input field for displaying the entered birth date information, etc. are displayed. As a result, even if the date of birth is mistakenly input at the time of reservation, it is possible to change the date of birth to the correct date of birth information.

Subsequently, on the birth date input screen, control unit 91 first determines whether or not the input of the birth date information is completed (ST514). When the control unit 91 determines that the input of the birth date information is not completed (S
T514, N), the numeric keypad button, and the input from the era button.

The control section 91 accepts the input of the era button (ST515, Y, ST516), and when the input of the date by the ten-key button is accepted (ST51.
7, Y, ST518), the number of input characters is a predetermined number of characters,
For example, it is determined whether it is 6 or more (ST519).
When the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is equal to or less than the predetermined number of characters (ST519, N), pressing of the input characters is validated (ST520), and valid characters are sequentially displayed in each input frame. . When the control unit 91 determines that the number of input characters is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of characters (ST
519, Y), the depression of the input character is invalidated (S
T520).

When the control unit 91 does not accept the press of the correction button (ST522, N), the step ST
Returning to 514, it is determined whether the birth date has been input. When the control unit 91 receives the pressing of the correction button (ST522, Y, ST523), the control unit 91 determines whether there is an input character (ST524).

When it is determined that there is no character that has been input (ST524, N), the control section 91 invalidates the pressing of the correction button (ST525) and returns to step ST514. When the control unit 91 determines that there is an input character (ST524, Y), it clears the last character (ST526) and returns to step ST514.

In step ST514, the control section 91
If it is determined that the date of birth has been entered, (S
(T514, Y), the pressing of the completion button is detected (ST5
27) Then, it is determined whether or not the input information is OK (ST528).

When it is determined that the input check is OK (ST528, Y), the control section 91 validates the pressing of the completion button, returns to step ST530, changes the birth date information, and purchase information again. Display the confirmation screen. When the control unit 91 determines that the input check is not OK (ST528, N), it deactivates the pressing of the completion button and returns to step ST514.

On the other hand, in step ST512, when the control section 91 determines that there is no birth date information in the reservation sale data (ST512, N), the control section 91 is similarly operated.
Displays the birth date input screen on the display unit 97 (ST5
13).

That is, the control unit 91 displays "Enter date of birth" in the message field on this screen.
And a message such as a numeric keypad for entering the date of birth information is displayed. Then, as in the case described above, steps ST514 to ST528 are continuously executed.

In step ST550, the control section 91 judges whether or not the user has issued the commuter pass purchase ticket and the refund processing for the outbound ticket has been completed (ST55).
0). When the control unit 91 determines that the refund processing has been completed (ST550, Y), step ST530-1.
Return to.

Further, when it is determined that the refund processing has not been completed (ST550, N), the control section 91 receives the issuance of the commuter pass purchase ticket and determines whether or not there is a request for refund of the outbound ticket. It is judged (ST551). When the control unit 91 detects the pressing of the refund button by the user (ST55
1, Y, ST552), and a screen requesting insertion of a commuter pass purchase ticket is displayed (ST553). In addition, the control unit 9
1 does not detect the refund button by the user and determines that there is no request for refund of the outbound ticket (ST551, N),
It returns to step ST530-1.

Then, the control section 91 determines that the refund processing is requested by detecting the insertion of the commuter pass purchase ticket (ST554, N, ST555). Then, the control section 91 reads the issuance information recorded on the commuter pass purchase ticket, and determines whether or not the refund condition is OK (ST556).

When the control section 91 determines that the withdrawal condition is OK (ST556, Y), the step ST53.
Return to 0. In addition, when the control unit 91 determines that the refund condition is not OK (ST556, N), it returns the commuter pass purchase boarding certificate (ST557), and step ST554.
Return to.

On the other hand, in step ST554, if the control section 91 determines to cancel the withdrawal process (ST
554, Y), that is, when the depression of the commuter pass purchase button is not detected, the process returns to step ST530.

On the purchase condition confirmation screen, the control unit 91 confirms the purchase condition by the user, and when it is detected that the purchase button is OK when the purchase condition is OK (S
(T531, Y, ST532), and in step ST602 as shown in FIG. 34, a commuter pass issuance operation is performed.

That is, when the user receives the regular purchase boarding certificate and determines that the return ticket needs to be issued (ST602, Y), the ticket issuing mechanism section 9
4 is issued to issue a return ticket based on the regular purchase boarding certificate (ST603). When determining that it is not necessary to issue a return ticket (ST602, N), the control unit 91 issues a commuter pass in step ST605. And the control unit 9
1 controls the ticket issuing mechanism unit 94 to temporarily hold the issued return ticket in the holding unit (ST604).

Subsequently, the control section 91 controls the ticket issuing mechanism section 94 based on the reservation sale data and various changed information to issue a commuter pass (ST605). And
The control unit 91 controls the ticket issuing mechanism unit 94 to temporarily hold the issued commuter pass in the holding unit (ST606).

When the return ticket is not issued (ST617, N), the control section 91 releases only the issued commuter pass (ST618) and executes step ST620. Further, when the return ticket is issued, the control unit 91 (S
(T617, Y), commuter pass, commuter pass return ticket for purchase of commuter pass, and refund are collectively released (ST619), step S
Execute T620.

In step ST620, the control section 91 prints detailed data for one commuter pass on the journal printer (ST620). Subsequently, if there is a refund of the commuter pass outward ticket for purchase of the commuter pass, the control unit 91 (ST62).
1, Y), collect the boarding pass outward ticket for purchasing the commuter pass (ST6
22) and the process ends. Further, if there is no refund of the commuter pass outward ticket for purchase of the commuter pass, the control section 91 (ST62).
1, N), and the process ends.

According to the commuter pass issuing method of the present invention described above, it becomes possible to reserve the purchase of the commuter pass through the user's user PC or general-purpose terminal, which is convenient for the user himself / herself. It is possible to receive the commuter pass based on the reservation sale data pre-booked at a good location, and it is possible to reliably issue the commuter pass without being restricted by the place or time.

The reservation sale data once the reservation is confirmed is status-managed, and it is possible to prevent the issuance of the commuter pass based on the same reservation sale data.

Even if the status is "on sale" for some reason such as a device malfunction during the process of selling the commuter pass, the clerk will request the system from the user. It is possible to operate the staff-dedicated device that can be accessed and check the corresponding reservation sale data. When the clerk determines that the status is “on sale” and is left unattended due to a malfunction of the device, the clerk operates the clerk-dedicated device to change the status of “on sale” to “unreleased”. Accordingly, when the user again requests the reservation sale processing and the issuing processing of the commuter ticket via the continuous commuter ticket issuing machine 9, it becomes possible to reliably receive the commuter ticket.

[0355] When issuing a school commuter pass for students who need to confirm their status, a "waiting for approval" status will be given when the reservation is confirmed, but the clerk will be asked to show the student ID card from the user. By confirming the status, it becomes possible to operate the staff-dedicated device that can access the system and confirm the corresponding reservation sale data. The clerk operates the clerk-dedicated device to change the status of “waiting for approval” to “unreleased”, which allows for sale. Thus, when the user again requests the reservation sale processing and the issuing processing of the commuter ticket via the continuous commuter ticket issuing machine 9, it becomes possible to reliably receive the commuter ticket.

Therefore, the security can be improved and the serviceability to the user can be improved.

The reservation sale data fixed at the time of reservation can be changed at the time of purchasing the commuter pass. For example, the user's name, gender, address, date of birth, telephone number,
The commuter pass route, valid start date, end date, valid period, etc.
Since it may have been entered incorrectly at the time of booking, it will be possible to change it at the commuter ticket issuing machine at the time of sale. In addition, the use start date, end date, valid period, etc. of the commuter pass may be earlier than the issue date, and at this time, the change to the start date desired by the user is accepted. In addition, in the case of reservation sale for corporations, by accepting specifications with end dates set in advance by the company,
It is possible to automatically adjust the end date.

This makes it possible to improve the serviceability to the user.

The invention of the present application is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be variously modified at the stage of implementation without departing from the spirit of the invention. Further, each of the embodiments may be implemented in an appropriate combination as much as possible,
In that case, a combined effect is obtained. Furthermore, the embodiments include inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by appropriately combining a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if some constituent elements are deleted from all the constituent elements shown in the embodiment, if the effect described in the section of the effect of the invention can be obtained, the constitution in which this constituent element is deleted is the invention. Can be extracted as

[0360]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to reliably issue a ticket without being restricted in place or time, and it is possible to prevent duplicate sale and to use the ticket. It is possible to provide a boarding ticket issuing method capable of improving the serviceability for passengers.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a boarding ticket purchasing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an automatic ticket gate, an automatic checkout machine, a ticket vending machine, a commuter ticket issuing machine, and a continuous commuter ticket issuing machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the overall flow when applying for the purchase of a ticket.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart for explaining an outline of an operation regarding collection and issuance of a fare of a ticket for which a purchase is applied.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of an input screen of purchase information when purchasing a commuter pass.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart for explaining the commuter pass issuing method of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart for explaining a reservation sale method of a commuter pass for individuals.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart for explaining a reservation sale method of a personal commuter pass.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method of a personal commuter pass.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method of a personal commuter pass.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method of a personal commuter pass.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method of a personal commuter pass.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method of a commuter pass for individuals.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method of a personal commuter pass.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method of a personal commuter pass.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method of a personal commuter pass.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method of a commuter pass for individuals.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method of a commuter pass for individuals.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method of a personal commuter pass.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method of a personal commuter pass.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method of a personal commuter pass.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method of a personal commuter pass.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method of a commuter pass for corporations.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation and sale method of a corporate commuter pass.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation and sale method of a commuter pass for corporations.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation and sale method of a corporate commuter pass.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method for a corporate commuter pass.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation and sale method of a corporate commuter pass.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation and sale method of a corporate commuter pass.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method for a corporate commuter pass.

FIG. 31 is a flow chart for explaining a reservation sale method for a corporate commuter pass.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation sale method for a corporate commuter pass.

FIG. 33 is a flow chart for explaining a reservation sale method of a commuter pass for corporations.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation and sale method of a corporate commuter pass.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a display example of a purchase condition confirmation screen in the commuter pass issuing method of the present invention.

FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen when changing the effective start date in the commuter pass issuing method of the present invention.

FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen when changing a name in the commuter pass issuing method of the present invention.

FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen when changing a telephone number in the commuter pass issuing method of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Server, 2 ... Host computer, 3 ... Terminal (user PC), 4 ... Ticket issuing terminal (general-purpose terminal), 5 ... Automatic ticket gate, 6 ... Automatic checkout machine, 7 ... Ticket vending machine, 8 ... Commuter ticket issuing machine,
9 ... Continuation commuter pass issuing machine, 91 ... Control unit, 92 ... Memory,
94 ... Ticket issuing mechanism section, 97 ... Display section

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Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A pre-issue for issuing a ticket by a terminal
Accepting the entry of the sale data, the accepted reservation release data
Data to the host computer, which was sent from the terminal at the host computer.
The reservation identification information is issued according to the reservation release data, and
Store the reservation release data in correspondence with the identification information,
It corresponds to the fact that it is not on sale for the reservation sale data.
The status, and the reservation identification information is given to the terminal.
It will be transmitted and displayed, and the reservation release data will be displayed.
And it is on sale at the stage when the inquiry for sale is accepted.
The status corresponding to the
About the ticket that has already been released at the stage when the ticket sale is completed
Reservation identification information at the ticket issuing machine that gives a status corresponding to that and issues a ticket
Is accepted and the entered reservation identification information is
To the passenger computer, and in the host computer, whether the ticket issuing machine
Stored in advance based on the reservation identification information received from
About sale data is searched, and the search result is used for the ticket issuing machine.
Then, the ticket issuing machine checks the host computer.
Receives the search result and identifies the reservation from the host computer
The reservation release data corresponding to the information has already been released.
Information that there is no corresponding status or corresponding data
When you receive the notification, you will be prompted to enter the reservation identification information again.
The input screen is displayed and the reservation information is input from the host computer.
The reservation release data corresponding to the different information is on sale.
When you receive the status corresponding to
A message to that effect is displayed and the reservation identification information
Reservation release data is received when the corresponding reservation release data is received.
Determine whether the vehicle meets the conditions for ticket sales.
Cancel and cancel the issuing process when it is not possible to sell Cancel
A ticket issuing method characterized by displaying a screen and issuing a ticket when it can be issued. 2. A terminal for issuing a ticket by a terminal
Accepting the entry of the sale data, the accepted reservation release data
Data to the host computer, which was sent from the terminal at the host computer.
The reservation identification information is issued according to the reservation release data, and
Store the reservation release data in correspondence with the identification information,
Furthermore, it must be unreleased for the reservation sale data.
A status corresponding to
Reservation identification information at the ticket issuing machine that sends and displays separate information and issues a ticket
Is accepted and the entered reservation identification information is
To the passenger computer, and in the host computer, whether the ticket issuing machine
Stored in advance based on the reservation identification information received from
About sale data is searched, and the search result is used for the ticket issuing machine.
The reservation information sent from the ticket issuing machine
On sale for the reservation release data corresponding to different information
A status corresponding to a certain condition is given, and the ticket issuing machine detects the status from the host computer.
Receives the search result and identifies the reservation from the host computer
The reservation release data corresponding to the information has already been released.
Information that there is no corresponding status or corresponding data
When you receive the notification, you will be prompted to enter the reservation identification information again.
The input screen is displayed and the reservation information is input from the host computer.
The reservation release data corresponding to the different information is on sale.
Cancel when you receive the status corresponding to
Display the screen and display a message to the effect that the employee is offered
Then, the reservation sale data corresponding to the reservation identification information is received.
When you do, the reservation sale data is the condition that the ticket can be released
If it is not possible to sell, it is issued
Display the cancellation screen to cancel line processing, and
The ticket issuing method is characterized in that the ticket is issued every day. 3. A device for issuing a ticket by a terminal.
Accepting the entry of the sale data, the accepted reservation release data
Data to the host computer, which was sent from the terminal at the host computer.
The reservation identification information is issued according to the reservation release data, and
Store the reservation release data in correspondence with the identification information,
Furthermore, it must be unreleased for the reservation sale data.
A status corresponding to
Reservation identification information at the ticket issuing machine that sends and displays separate information and issues a ticket
Is accepted and the entered reservation identification information is
To the passenger computer, and in the host computer, whether the ticket issuing machine
Stored in advance based on the reservation identification information received from
About sale data is searched, and the search result is used for the ticket issuing machine.
The reservation information sent from the ticket issuing machine
On sale for the reservation release data corresponding to different information
A status corresponding to a certain condition is given, and the ticket issuing machine detects the status from the host computer.
Receives the search result and identifies the reservation from the host computer
The reservation release data corresponding to the information has already been released.
Information that there is no corresponding status or corresponding data
When you receive the notification, you will be prompted to enter the reservation identification information again.
The input screen is displayed and the reservation information is input from the host computer.
The reservation release data corresponding to the different information is on sale.
When you receive the status corresponding to
A message to that effect is displayed and the reservation identification information
Reservation release data is received when the corresponding reservation release data is received.
Determine whether the vehicle meets the conditions for ticket sales.
Cancel and cancel the issuing process when it is not possible to sell Cancel
Display the screen, issue a ticket if it can be issued, and use the ticket issuing machine in the host computer.
Compared to the reservation sale data when the ticket sale was completed
A status corresponding to that it has been released
A ticket issuing method characterized by the following. 4. A pre-issue for issuing a ticket by a terminal.
Accepting the entry of the sale data, the accepted reservation release data
Data to the host computer, which was sent from the terminal at the host computer.
The reservation identification information is issued according to the reservation release data, and
Store the reservation release data in correspondence with the identification information,
Furthermore, it must be unreleased for the reservation sale data.
A status corresponding to
Reservation identification information at the ticket issuing machine that sends and displays separate information and issues a ticket
Is accepted and the entered reservation identification information is
To the passenger computer, and in the host computer, whether the ticket issuing machine
Stored in advance based on the reservation identification information received from
About sale data is searched, and the search result is used for the ticket issuing machine.
The reservation information sent from the ticket issuing machine
On sale for the reservation release data corresponding to different information
A status corresponding to a certain condition is given, and the ticket issuing machine detects the status from the host computer.
Receives the search result and identifies the reservation from the host computer
The reservation release data corresponding to the information has already been released.
Information that there is no corresponding status or corresponding data
When you receive the notification, you will be prompted to enter the reservation identification information again.
The input screen is displayed and the reservation information is input from the host computer.
The reservation release data corresponding to the different information is on sale.
When you receive the status corresponding to
A message to that effect is displayed and the reservation identification information
Reservation release data is received when the corresponding reservation release data is received.
Determine whether the vehicle meets the conditions for ticket sales.
Cancel and cancel the issuing process when it is not possible to sell Cancel
Display the screen, issue a ticket if it can be issued, and use the ticket issuing machine in the host computer.
Accept a request for suspension before the completion of ticket sales
Corresponding to the fact that it is not on sale for the reservation sale data
A method of issuing a ticket, which is characterized by adding the status .