JP2002183769A - Electronic ticket system using binary code - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new electronic ticket system allowing the acquirement of a ticket itself through a communication line such as Internet or the like by using a binary code. SOLUTION: An issuing-side computer system B for issuing a ticket comprises a ticket information file 6a for recording the information related to the ticket to be sold and the issuing information thereof; a binary code forming means 5 for converting the information to be made to a binary code, which is transmitted from a customer-side terminal apparatus 1, into a binary code; a ticket screen forming means 8 for forming a ticket screen including the formed binary code image and the ticket information; a returning means for returning the formed ticket screen to a prescribed terminal apparatus through the communication line; a means for additionally storing the returned ticket information in the ticket information file 6a; and an effectiveness evaluating means 12 for evaluating the effectiveness of the ticket from the information read by a binary code reading means 9.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic ticket system using a two-dimensional code.
The present invention relates to a new ticket system capable of eliminating the need for a printed conventional design ticket.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art It is well known that a barcode has been used as a means for managing various information.
In particular, a bar code is an indispensable means in a device such as a POS system for managing information on products and customers. As shown in FIG. 12, such a bar code is obtained by coding various kinds of information and arranging the code symbol characters in a straight line. The bar code has information only in the x direction and all information in the y direction. It has no structure. A lot of information is collected in this barcode. Furthermore, unlike characters, ordinary people cannot immediately know the contents of the information from the barcode. Suitable to do. However, recently, information has been diversified, and the need to manage more information has been increasing.

[0003] Accordingly, a two-dimensional code as shown in FIG. 11 has been proposed and some have been put to practical use. In this method, information is coded, and the code symbol characters are arranged vertically and horizontally, and have information in both the x and y directions. In this sense, the barcode described above is recently called a one-dimensional code in contrast to a two-dimensional code. This two-dimensional code can collect a large amount of information 10 to 100 times as large as the bar code. One such two-dimensional code is JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) X0510 in Japan in January 1999.
(QR code), and in this standard, J
Character codes (S-JIS) specified in the shift-coded representation of IS X 0208 and ANSI X3.4 (7-
Standards such as bit ASCII) have been cited, and cases in which character information is printed as a two-dimensional code on various papers or devices and used are becoming widespread.

Some applications have already been proposed and implemented as two-dimensional code application fields.
It is expected that the applications will be further expanded in the future, but the present invention proposes an electronic ticket system as an application field.

[0005] Conventionally, there are two methods of purchasing admission tickets for various events, transportation tickets, boarding tickets, air tickets, and the like. There are a method of purchasing and a method of making a reservation through the Internet.

[0006] In the method of purchasing at a predetermined window, in the case of a concert of a popular singer or the like or a popular event such as a Japanese series, a long line is formed in order to obtain a ticket, and sometimes the person stays all night for several days. In order to avoid this, a system for selling tickets for events such as concerts via the Internet has recently been proposed. This system reserves tickets through the Internet. To get tickets, you can get them by mail, get them at a predetermined store, or record the information sent to a floppy (registered trademark), This is a method of bringing this to a predetermined place and exchanging it for a ticket, and the ticket itself is a usual printed matter conventionally used.

[0007] As a means for sending a special treatment ticket, a discount ticket, or an invitation ticket (including an invitation and a guide letter; the same applies hereinafter) of various events to a predetermined target person such as a predetermined member or customer, mail such as a postcard is used. It is generally mailed as a thing.

[0008]

On the other hand, in the above-described conventional ticket sales system using the Internet, the ticket itself is a conventional printed matter, the ticket itself has no change, and the Internet is used for ticket reservation. It was essential to get a physical ticket.

[0009] In order to mail special treatment tickets, discount tickets, and invitation tickets for various events to a predetermined target person, considerable mailing costs are incurred, and whether or not the person receiving these tickets has come to the venue. However, it was necessary to manually compare the name and name of the target person described in these tickets received at the venue with the destination list, and there was a problem that it took too much time and cost to make it a marketing material.

The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and breaks the conventional concept of a ticket made of printed matter by using a two-dimensional code which has recently been put into practical use. It is an object of the present invention to provide a new electronic ticket system that enables the acquisition of the ticket itself through the communication line of (1).

[0011]

The electronic ticket system of the present invention is roughly classified into three types. First, the first method is a method of selling various pay tickets through a communication line, and specifically, an electronic ticket system using a two-dimensional code, and a ticket issuing computer system for issuing the electronic ticket. A ticket information file that can be connected from the customer's computer system through a communication line such as the Internet, and that stores information on tickets to be sold and ticketing information in a rewritable and callable manner; Two-dimensional coded information selecting means for selecting information to be two-dimensionally coded from predetermined ticket purchase application information input and transmitted from the terminal-side device based on a predetermined criterion; A two-dimensional code for converting predetermined information including the information selected by the information selecting means into a two-dimensional code. Code creation means, a ticket screen creation means for creating a ticket screen including a two-dimensional code image created by the two-dimensional code creation means and predetermined ticket information, and a ticket screen creation means created by the ticket screen creation means. Return means for returning the ticket screen to a predetermined terminal device via the communication line, means for additionally storing ticket information returned to the customer terminal device in the ticket information file, and a two-dimensional code Reading means, and validity evaluating means for evaluating the validity of the ticket based on the information read by the two-dimensional code reading means are provided, whereby the reply is sent to the terminal device of the customer. The ticket screen information, or the ticket screen itself displaying the ticket screen information on the display of the terminal-side device, or an arbitrary sheet A printed ticket screen formed by printing is set as a primary ticket, and the validity evaluation unit evaluates the validity of the ticket based on information read by the two-dimensional code reading unit, An electronic ticket that replaces a conventional printed matter is realized.

The above-mentioned primary ticket is basically intended for pay tickets such as various admission tickets, air tickets, boarding tickets, boarding tickets, meal tickets, and the like, and the primary ticket itself can be the final ticket. However, there are various modes such as a system in which a book ticket is issued and a book ticket is paid at the time of payment.

[0013] In addition, since paid tickets are targeted, it is necessary to devise measures for preventing duplicate ticket issuance for the same seat, measures for preventing duplicate use of the primary ticket by copying, and methods for collecting money. Therefore, as a specific security measure such as prevention of duplicate ticketing and duplicate use or a policy of collecting money, predetermined ticket purchase information transmitted from the terminal device of the customer is recorded in the ticket information file. Measures to prevent duplicate ticketing for the same seat or excessive ticketing over the number of seats by providing ticketing permission / prohibition judging means for judging the possibility of ticketing by comparing with the information.The ticket screen returned to the customer has a two-dimensional code. And the validity evaluation means determines that only the first primary ticket of the same number is valid for the serial number read by the two-dimensional code reading means. Measures to prevent copying of the same ticket, authentication of the customer's ticket purchase request information such as a password identifying the customer And the authentication information is also included in the two-dimensional code, and the validity evaluation unit determines whether the authentication information read by the two-dimensional code reading unit matches the authentication information presented by the customer. There are authentication measures, etc. to make a judgment, and in particular, the credit card number of the customer is used as authentication information for identifying the customer, and a credit card number reading device is installed at the place where the primary ticket is used. Comparing the credit card number presented by the customer read by the credit card number reading device with the credit card number read by the two-dimensional code reading means, and comparing the primary ticket with the validity evaluation means. There are measures to determine the effectiveness.

Further, as another ticket collection method,
When the credit card number is used as an authentication means, it is reasonable to settle the ticket price using a credit card. Further, the validity period of the primary ticket is included in the two-dimensionally coded ticket information returned to the customer, and if the predetermined payment is not made within the validity period, the primary ticket is invalidated. Or a method in which the primary ticket is exchanged for a predetermined secondary ticket along with payment.

The primary ticket may be a paper ticket printed by a printer connected to a terminal device, or the two-dimensional code image displayed on a display of a portable terminal such as a customer's portable telephone. In this case, the two-dimensional code reader determines the validity of the primary ticket from the display image of the portable terminal. In this sense, the ticket purchase application information input and transmitted from the terminal device of the customer causes the terminal device of the reply destination to be designated, and the ticket information created by the reply screen creating means is replaced by the designated terminal device. If the reply is made to the device, the reply can be made to the own portable terminal, and the ticket can be given to another person.

The second system is an electronic ticket system for providing free tickets such as special treatment tickets, discount tickets, invitation tickets, and the like to a predetermined target person through a communication line. An electronic ticket system for providing a ticket to a predetermined target person through a communication line, wherein the target person information including the individual e-mail address of the target person is rewritably and callably recorded, and a predetermined target information file; A ticket information file in which ticket information is recorded in a rewriteable and callable manner, input means connected to a computer for storing predetermined information in the target person information file and the ticket information file, and storage in the target person information file Information stored in the ticket information file and the target person information input from the input means. From among the information, two-dimensional coded information selecting means for selecting information to be two-dimensionally coded based on a predetermined criterion, and predetermined information including information selected by the two-dimensional coded information selecting means. A two-dimensional code creating means for converting to a two-dimensional code, and a ticket screen including the two-dimensional code image created by the two-dimensional code creating means and predetermined information are selected from the subject information file. And a two-dimensional code reading means for transmitting the ticket information to the terminal device of the predetermined subject via the communication line. That is,
The second method is a new and inexpensive ticket sending method that replaces direct mail that has been conventionally mailed.

Also in this method, there are various modes. For example, the two-dimensional coded information includes information for specifying the target person such as the target member's membership number, and the two-dimensional code reading is performed. By storing the information read by the means in the column of the predetermined target person in the target person information file, there is an advantage that the statistical processing of the marketing information such as the presence or absence and the type of the target person can be easily performed. Also in this method, there is a method in which the ticket screen including the transmitted two-dimensional code is printed by a printer and used as a print ticket screen, and a method in which the ticket screen is displayed on the display of a portable terminal and used as it is in the first method. The same applies to the case of one method.

Next, the third system relates to a system for issuing a ticket with a two-dimensional code in place of a conventional ticket or ticket at a ticket sales counter. Specifically, the terminal-side device and the terminal-side device A host computer connectable to the host computer via a communication line, predetermined ticket information input means provided in the terminal-side device, and transmission means for transmitting the input ticket information to the host computer through the communication line. And the host computer has two-dimensional coded information selecting means for selecting information to be two-dimensionally coded from the transmitted ticket information based on a predetermined criterion; Means for converting predetermined information including information selected by the means into a two-dimensional code, and the two-dimensional code creating means Reply screen creation means for creating a reply screen including the created two-dimensional code image and predetermined information, and a predetermined ticket screen created by the reply screen creation means to the terminal device. A printer connected to the terminal device and for printing predetermined ticket information including the two-dimensional code image on a predetermined ticket sheet, and a ticket output from the printer. It has two-dimensional code reading means for reading a two-dimensional code, and ticket inspection means for judging the validity of the ticket based on information read by the two-dimensional code reading means.

Further, in the electronic ticket system, the two-dimensional code reading means has the following four systems. First, a first method is a two-dimensional code image reader for reading a two-dimensional code image, and a code for converting a two-dimensional code character code into a normal character code or the like based on image data read by the two-dimensional code image reader. A decoding unit including a conversion unit, wherein the decoding unit and the two-dimensional code image reader are integrally combined and installed at a ticket use place, which is the two-dimensional code reading place, In the second method, only the two-dimensional code image reader is installed at the ticket use place, and the decoding means is connected by a wired or wireless dedicated line. The third method is the two-dimensional code image reader. Only the code image reader is installed at the place where the ticket is used, and the decoding means is connected via the communication line. , Fourth scheme, the a method of not providing the two-dimensional code image reader, a two-dimensional code image data stored in the portable terminal, a method of reading and sent directly to decoding means. Which method is adopted should be appropriately selected in designing the system, and a combination of these two or more methods can be used. Incidentally, the first to third methods are applicable to the first to third electronic ticket systems, and the fourth method is applicable to the first and second electronic ticket systems. It is not suitable for the third ticket system.

[0020]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The contents of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a first method of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the procedure. In these drawings, A shows a computer system on the ticket purchaser (customer) side, and B shows a computer system on the ticket issuer side (server side). In both figures, a customer who wishes to purchase a ticket connects his or her terminal computer 1 or portable terminal 1a to a server of the electronic ticket issuing system B through a communication line 2 such as the Internet (block A4).
1) The initial screen of the server is displayed (block A4)
2). The terminal-side computer 1 or the portable terminal 1a is operated in accordance with the operation guidance shown on the screen, and a ticket purchase application screen 30 as illustrated in FIG.
Fill in (enter) the prescribed purchase application items (Block A
43).

The ticket purchase application screen 3 illustrated in FIG.
Explaining how to write (input) the information to 0, the customer first selects the type of his / her desired ticket to purchase from the ticket type column 37 and presses a button with that type (for example, if a concert ticket is desired, When the button 37a) described as "concert" is selected, various concerts currently handling tickets are displayed in a usual manner (not shown).
So, select the desired concert from among them. next,
E-mail address 3 of the destination, together with a name entry field 31, a phonetic entry field 32, an age entry field 33, a gender entry field 34, a contact telephone number entry field 35, and a desired purchase quantity entry field 38
Fill in 6. This destination e-mail address should be filled in with your own e-mail address if you are purchasing for yourself and want to receive tickets by e-mail, but if you want to give a ticket to others,
Enter the e-mail address of the gift partner.
Next, the user selects a card payment 39a, a designated store payment 39b, or a venue payment 39c from the ticket purchase price payment method selection field 39, and clicks the button of the selected payment method. In this case, if the card payment 39a is selected, entry of the card number is required in accordance with a common law, and the payment is completed at the time of purchasing this ticket. However, if the designated store payment 39b or the venue payment 39c is selected, At this point, since the payment decision is not made, a password entry field 40 indicated by a dotted line in the figure is displayed, and entry of a password for authenticating the user is requested here. When all entries and confirmation are completed in this way, the execution button 41 is clicked and transmitted to the server, ie, the ticket issuer's computer system B via the Internet 2 (block A44).

The computer 3 of the ticket issuer's computer system B that has received this application first determines whether or not all the required items have been entered, and whether or not the corresponding ticket exists (a description error has occurred on the performance date). If no entry error is found, the ticket information is called and compared with the ticket information stored in the ticket information file 6a which is rewritably stored. It is determined whether it is possible (whether it is reserved or not, whether it is sold out, etc.) (block B41). If it is impossible to issue a ticket at that time, the reason why it is not possible to issue the ticket, such as omission of input or a different performance date or sold out To the applicant via the Internet 2 (Block B4
5). As will be described later, if the purchaser is allowed to cancel after the ticket is issued, confirm with the customer whether or not he / she wants to wait for the cancellation, and if the customer wants to wait for the cancellation, the cancellation wait number Internet 2
Notify through As will be described later, when cancellation is not permitted, there is also a method of displaying that the ticket has been sold out on the ticket application screen 30 before receiving an application from a customer so that the application itself is not accepted. .

Next, if the ticket can be sold, the information to be converted into a two-dimensional code from the ticket purchase application information transmitted from the customer is selected by the two-dimensional coded information selecting means 4 (block B42). It is transmitted to the dimension code creating means 5. Here, in the case of a concert, the information to be two-dimensionally coded includes basic information such as date and time, venue, number of tickets, amount of money, authentication information for identifying a purchaser and a serial number of a ticket as described later. Is selected and encoded into a two-dimensional code (block B43). The two-dimensionally coded information is synthesized with predetermined character information and image information by the ticket screen creating means 8 and is sent to the applicant as a primary ticket through the Internet 2 to the customer's terminal computer 1 or mobile terminal. 1a (block B4
4).

Next, the screen of the returned primary ticket will be described. FIG. 4 shows a card payment 39 by a credit card as a payment method when applying for a ticket.
It is an example of the reply ticket screen 50 when a is selected,
Along with the two-dimensional code image 13, the title 51 of the ticket, its performance date and time 54, the performance venue 53, the number of people 52, and if there is a seat designation, its seat number 55 and the like are described as character information. The ticket purchaser who has received the primary ticket 50 prints it with the printer 7 connected to the terminal-side computer 1 to create the primary ticket 50 as a paper ticket (block A45). When the data is received by the portable terminal 1a, it is possible to save the data as it is without printing it on a paper ticket and use it as a primary ticket.

Here, the procedure for creating a two-dimensional code in the two-dimensional code creating means 5 will be described. This preparation procedure is described in Japanese Patent Application No. 2000-302 filed by the present applicant.
No. 655, and various production methods are disclosed, so that the detailed description is omitted here and only the outline is described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 illustrates a two-dimensional code creation process and a reading / decoding process. The process indicated by a thick arrow in the drawing is a two-dimensional code creation process.
The part surrounded by the solid line is the two-dimensional code creation means 5.
Also, in FIG.
3 shows an internal process of the process.

First, when normal characters, codes, and the like are input from appropriate input means of the terminal-side computer system (block A43), they are converted into normal character codes by the character code conversion means 42 according to a conventional method (block A43).
a). This character code signal is transmitted to the server-side computer system B via the Internet (block A44). In the server-side computer system, the two-dimensional coded information selecting means 4 converts the character code into a two-dimensional code as described above. The information to be selected is selected (block B42), and the character code signal of the selected information is transmitted to the two-dimensional code creating means 5. Here, the code conversion unit 43 (block B43a) that performs mutual conversion between the normal character code and the two-dimensional code character code uses a two-dimensional code such as “S-JIS” or “ANSI X3.4”. It is converted into a character code for code to become bit string data of a two-dimensional code (block B43b). next,
By adjusting the bit string data, the size and shape of the two-dimensional code image are adjusted according to a predetermined procedure (block B43c), and the final adjusted shape (square, rectangle, circle, sector, etc.) and size are adjusted. A two-dimensional code image is created (block B43d). The adjusted two-dimensional code image is returned to the specified terminal device 1 (block B45), and the returned two-dimensional code image is displayed on the screen of the terminal device 1 (A45).
a), the terminal device 1 prints an image or the like as necessary as described later (block A45b).

Since the price of the primary ticket has already been paid by the card at the time of application, the ticket issuer only needs to prevent the appearance of illegal visitors due to the duplication of the ticket 50. Therefore, the serial number is two-dimensionally coded in the ticket and is included in the two-dimensional code image 13. When a visitor presents the primary ticket 50 at a ticket use place C such as a concert venue, the two-dimensional code 13 in the ticket is read by a two-dimensional code image reader 9a installed at the ticket use place C, and the information is read. Is transmitted to the ticket issuer-side computer system B through the Internet 2 or a dedicated line, and the ticket issuer-side computer 3 converts the two-dimensional code character code, which is the main body of the two-dimensional code reading means 9 shown in FIG. In the decoding means having a code conversion means 43 for converting to a code, while reading the content by character code conversion, based on the read content,
The ticket information file 6a by the validity evaluation means 12
Is compared with the information recorded in the two-dimensional code 1
Check the presence or absence of the ticket with the serial number stored in 3 and evaluate only the ticket brought by the first visitor of the number as valid, and invalid for the second and subsequent ticket holders of the same number Is rejected (block C12). The validity / invalidity judgment result is displayed on the validity display means 14 installed adjacent to the two-dimensional code image reader 9a.

Next, the process of reading a two-dimensional code by the two-dimensional code reading means 9 will be described with reference to FIG. A portion surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 3 is the two-dimensional code reading means 9. First, the two-dimensional code presented by the customer is read by a two-dimensional code image reader 9a such as a scanner (block B31), and this image data is sent to a computer system on the ticket issuer side through a dedicated line such as a wired or wireless line or the Internet or the like. (Block B32). In the ticket issuing computer system, the transmitted two-dimensional code image is received as bit string data (block B33). Subsequently, the bit string data is converted from a two-dimensional code character code into a normal character code by a code conversion system 43 for mutually converting the normal character code and the two-dimensional code character code (block B34). Based on the converted normal character code data, as described above, the validity of the ticket is evaluated by comparing it with the information stored in the ticket information file 6a (block B3).
6) The result is displayed on the validity display means 14.

As is apparent from the above description, the two-dimensional code reading means 9 includes a two-dimensional code image reader 9a for reading a two-dimensional code image and the two-dimensional code character code based on the image data read by the image reader. It is composed of a code conversion means 43 for converting to a normal character code and a decoding means having a normal character etc. code conversion means 42 for converting the converted normal character code into characters.
Therefore, it will be understood that the two-dimensional code image reader 9a can be separated from the decoding means. In addition, as described later, the two-dimensional code image presented by the customer includes the portable terminal 1a in addition to the printed image described above.
And the portable terminal 1a at the place where the ticket is used.
Can be connected to the two-dimensional code reading means 9 so as to directly read from the portable terminal without using the two-dimensional code image reader 9a. In this sense,
In the present invention, the "two-dimensional code reading means" may or may not include the two-dimensional code image reader 9a, and differs depending on the case.

As is clear from the above description, the two-dimensional code reading means 9 has a two-dimensional code image reader 9a for reading image data from a two-dimensional code image as described with reference to FIG. And decoding means including code conversion means 43 for converting the image data into characters, symbols, and the like according to the above-mentioned predetermined code table. Alternatively, both may be configured as separate devices, only the two-dimensional code image reader 9a is installed using the ticket, and the decoding means may be connected by a wired or wireless dedicated line. Further, only the two-dimensional code image reader 9a may be installed at the place where the ticket is used, and the decoding means may be connected through the Internet. In particular, since the two-dimensional code is presented only at the place where the ticket is used, only the two-dimensional code image reader 9a is installed at the place where the ticket is used, and the code conversion means 4 is provided.
It is a practical method that the decoding means including the decoding means 3 is built in the ticket issuing computer 3 of the ticket issuing computer system B, and the two are connected by wire (intranet) or wirelessly. Further, the customer brings the portable terminal 1a storing the two-dimensional code image and connects the terminal directly to the ticket issuer's computer, so that the two-dimensional code image data can be directly transmitted from the portable terminal without passing through the image reader 9a. It is also possible to make it transmit to the decoding means 43.

The relationship between the two-dimensional code creating means 5 and the two-dimensional code reading means 9 described above is different only in that the basic configuration is the same and the flow is reversed. Therefore, it is needless to say that the same configuration can be used for the common part, instead of having an independent configuration.

FIG. 6 shows an example of the primary ticket 50 when the designated store payment 39b is selected as the ticket payment method at the time of the ticket purchase application. In this case, the two-dimensional code 13 is used. And a note 57 stating that the primary ticket will be invalidated unless it is exchanged for a regular ticket by payment of the price by the designated date, together with the character information such as the ticket name and the venue, and a ticket exchange place as a payment place ( Designated store) 58 is described. Accordingly, the applicant can pay the price by bringing the primary ticket printed by the printer 7 or the primary ticket stored in the portable terminal 1a to the designated exchange place (primary ticket use place) as described above. It will be exchanged for a regular ticket. Note that a convenience store or a ticket shop is convenient as the price payment place and ticket exchange place (designated shop), and the ticketing company entrusts handling of tickets to such convenience stores as before. .

Also in this case, various measures have been taken to prevent duplicate ticketing by copying the primary ticket 50 or the like. For example, as in the case described above, a serial number is stored in the two-dimensional code 13, and the two-dimensional code 13 printed on the primary ticket presented by the customer is read by the two-dimensional code image reader installed at the ticket exchange place. 9a
Read the image data and, as in the previous case,
The image data is transmitted to the ticket issuer's computer system B via the Internet 2 or a dedicated line, and the validity evaluation means 12 determines whether or not the primary ticket of the serial number stored in the ticket information file 6a has been exchanged with the actual ticket. There is a method of confirming and exchanging the ticket for a predetermined real ticket only when the exchange is not performed, and recording the completion of the exchange in the ticket information file 6a. In this case as well, it is possible to install the two-dimensional code reading means 9 including the decoding means which is the main part at the ticket exchange place, but as described above, only the two-dimensional code image reader 9a is installed and the It is convenient to transmit the read information to the issuing computer.

FIG. 4 shows another method of preventing duplicate ticket issuance.
As shown by a dotted line, a password 40 for authenticating the applicant at the time of ticket application is entered, and this password 40 is stored in the ticket information file 6a. The password included in the information read by the code reading means 9 is confirmed by the person who has exchanged the password, and after confirming that the password is the same as the applicant, the password is exchanged for the ticket. Also in this case, the ticket information file 6a indicates that the exchange of the primary ticket of the password has been completed.
It is needless to say that by storing the same password, duplicate ticketing with the same password can be prevented. Also, a combination of the serial number and the password is a preferable method.

The designated store payment 39b or the venue payment 3
As another authentication method when 9c is selected, there is a method using a card number of a credit card. In this case, the applicant's card number is entered in the password column 40 of FIG. 12, and the card number reading device 9 together with the two-dimensional code reading means 9 is provided at a payment place (this ticket exchange place) such as a convenience store. (Not shown)
This is a method in which a customer is presented with a credit card together with the primary ticket, and only when the credit card numbers of the two coincide, the customer is authenticated to determine that the primary ticket is valid. In this case, it is more rational if the payment for the exchange with the ticket is also performed by the credit card. If it is difficult to install the card number reading device, the customer is required to present a credit card, and the clerk at the ticket exchange place checks the card number stored in the two-dimensional code with the presented credit card number. May be visually confirmed.

It is to be noted that the primary ticket printed on the paper may have a problem of loss or breakage. On the other hand, the two-dimensional code reading means 9 reads from the image of the portable terminal capable of sending and receiving electronic mail. Since it is possible, the ticket screen 50 including the two-dimensional code image 13 transmitted to the own terminal-side device 1 or only the two-dimensional code image 13 is transmitted to the mobile terminal 1a such as a mobile phone capable of receiving and transmitting the e-mail. It is also possible to use a system in which the ticket screen is displayed on the portable terminal 1a as a primary ticket and transferred to the portable terminal 1a, and the ticket screen is presented at the ticket use place. Of course, it goes without saying that the portable terminal 1a can be connected to the server-side computer system B and directly received and stored therein.

Further, it is also possible to send a reply destination from the server to the terminal device 1b of another person instead of the terminal device 1 of the applicant. In this case, this reply method is used when a ticket is presented to another person or when an application is requested by another person. Similarly, the applicant himself can designate his / her own portable terminal 1a instead of the terminal-side device 1 used for his / her application.

Further, since the electronic ticket according to the first method is basically a pay ticket and the number of issued tickets is often limited, the above method may be employed if a method of selling on a first-come, first-served basis is used. It is also possible to adopt a method of only accepting during the period and selling by lottery at a later date. In this case, the lottery is displayed on the ticket purchase application screen in FIG. 4, and the ticket screen shown in FIG. 5 is returned to the applicant after the lottery. In this case, the subsequent procedures are the same as in the case described above.

The first method described above is a paid ticket in principle, and various uses are conceivable. That is, the present invention can be applied not only to tickets for various entertainments that have been conventionally sold for a fee, but also to other food tickets that are considered to be unfamiliar to commercialization. For example, by applying the present invention to a fast food restaurant such as a hamburger shop or a restaurant such as a restaurant, and particularly to a store in which a customer places an order sequentially at an order counter, customer service at the order counter can be achieved. It is also possible to increase the effect of attracting customers by shortening the waiting time of customers by shortening the time.

In this case, before visiting the restaurant, the customer first connects from his / her own terminal side computer 1 to the homepage of the restaurant side via the Internet 2 and follows the procedure described on the homepage. Specify the food and drink you want. Then, in the customer system B on the restaurant side,
The name or code number of the food or drink is converted into a two-dimensional code in accordance with the above-described procedure, and the two-dimensional code image and a reply screen in which the name of the food or the like is displayed as characters are returned as a ticket, and the restaurant side is used. Computer system B
Is stored in the ticket information file 6a located in the file. On the other hand, the customer who has received the ticket information prints a ticket screen including the two-dimensional code image and brings it to a predetermined restaurant. A two-dimensional code reading means 9 is installed at an order counter of a restaurant, reads a two-dimensional code image of a ticket brought by a visitor with the device, and is provided in a computer system B on the side of the restaurant. The validity evaluation means 12 confirms the validity of the ticket by comparing it with the order information stored in the ticket information file 6a, and if the ticket is valid, starts the production of the order as usual. At the restaurant's order counter, the counter for customers who order at the time of normal visit and the counter for customers who bring the ticket are separated, so that the customers who bring the tickets wait in line It is possible to perform the order procedure promptly without having to do. In particular, it is possible to enter the store visit time when ordering, and if the restaurant side displays the customer visit time and order items in the kitchen, it can be prepared in advance according to the customer visit time. Food and drink can be promptly provided without having to wait for the customer, so that an effect of promoting the use of the ticket reservation system is expected. In this case, if you enter the credit card number etc. at the time of application and make a payment decision at the same time, it is possible to save the trouble of paying the price when visiting the store, and it is more effective to use this system It becomes something.
In addition, this ticket purchase procedure is performed from a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone instead of a fixed terminal device, and the returned ticket image is stored in the mobile terminal, and the ticket image is read by the two-dimensional code reading means on the restaurant side. If it is made to be read, it is possible to easily place an order even on the go, and further utilization of this system can be promoted.

In addition, it goes without saying that the electronic ticket of the present method can be applied to a wide variety of applications and various kinds of paid tickets. In particular, a ticket according to this method is given a certain discount to the applicant, or a point equivalent to a coupon is given to the customer, and this is stored in the customer information file. It is also possible to increase the willingness to purchase the ticket from the next time onward by using it together with various benefits that have been conventionally used, such as displaying points. Furthermore, if personal information such as the sex, age, occupation, and address of the applicant is also required to be input, it can be used for marketing by analysis for each customer.

Next, a second method according to the electronic ticket system of the present invention will be described. This second system is free tickets and discount tickets such as concerts and hotels, or free tickets such as invitation tickets such as exhibitions and bargain sales,
Alternatively, the present invention relates to a free ticket issuing system in which an organizer or the like unilaterally transmits a shareholder courtesy ticket or the like issued free of charge to shareholders by various companies. Conventionally, these tickets are generally mailed by direct mail to a customer such as a predetermined member, but the ticket is issued and the customer (member) information after use is easily managed by a computer. .

The second method will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing the second method, and FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the system. In this system, first, the ticket issuer inputs predetermined ticket information such as a special treatment ticket or a discount ticket from the input means 10 connected to the computer 3 of the computer system B of the ticket issuer (block B51). Is stored in the ticket information file 6a so that it can be freely rewritten and called.
Next, a target person information file 6b which stores target person information such as customers, members or shareholders so as to be rewritable and callable.
From the ticket information destination 6 extracted from the ticket information file 6a as the destination of the ticket (block B52). From the information, information to be two-dimensionally coded based on a predetermined selection criterion is converted into two-dimensional coded information selecting means 4.
Is selected (block B53), and the selected information is converted into a two-dimensional code by the two-dimensional code creation means 5 (block B54). Next, the ticket screen to be transmitted by the transmission screen creation means 8 is obtained by combining the obtained two-dimensional code image with information to be described as character information of the information called from the ticket information file 6a. It is created (block B55).

FIG. 9 shows an example of this transmission screen.
As shown in the figure, on the ticket screen 60, necessary information is displayed on the ticket screen 60 so that the user can see at a glance what the ticket is, when, where, and for what purpose. It is displayed as. That is, on the ticket screen 60, a ticket name column 61, an event venue column 62, a date and time column 63, a sender (ticket sender) column 6
4 and 2D code image 13 together with the summary column 65 of the event
It is included. The two-dimensional code image 13 includes keyword information such as the name of the event, as well as the name of the transmission destination (customer such as a member), the necessity of a guide at the venue, and other information regarding the customer such as the support standard of the sponsor. The information is stored as a two-dimensional code.

A ticket information screen 60 including the two-dimensional code image 13 is created for each of the above-mentioned selected sending targets, and the communication line 2 is connected to the terminal-side computer 1 of each of the sending targets.
(Block B56). Each subject who has received this (block A51) prints it, if necessary, with the printer 7 connected to its own terminal-side computer 1 (block A52), and prints the printed matter including the two-dimensional code image to the primary. Make a ticket. This primary ticket can be used as it is by bringing it to the event venue and presenting it (Block C22), or in the case of special discount tickets for concerts and shareholder discount tickets (discount tickets) for railways, airlines, etc. Similarly to the case described above, there is a case where the price is paid at a predetermined place and exchanged for this ticket (block C21), but the former case is general. In the latter case, as described in the case of the first method described above, the authentication means such as the member number for authenticating the user is also stored in the form of a two-dimensional code, and the membership card is presented. The validity of the primary ticket can be confirmed through the confirmation of the member number using the same method as in the case described above.

In the former case, when the customer brings the primary ticket to a ticket use place such as a predetermined concert hall, the image of the two-dimensional code 13 is read by the two-dimensional code image reader 9a installed at the use place. The read data is transmitted to the computer 3 on the issuer side, and the contents are read by the two-dimensional code reading means 9 comprising decoding means such as the code conversion means 43, and the fact that the customer has arrived is notified to the target person information file 6b. Is additionally stored.
In the case where the place of use and the ticket issuer side computer system B are far apart and the two-dimensional code reading means 9 and the ticket issuer side computer 3 are not directly connected (C ′ in FIG. 7).
The information read by the two-dimensional code image reader 9a is stored in a communication line 2 such as the Internet.
It is also possible to transmit to the ticket issuer side computer 3 through.

Further, the customer who has received the ticket screen including the two-dimensional code image 13 is connected to his / her own portable terminal and copied or transferred without printing the same on the printer 7 as described above. It is also possible to present the image of the mobile terminal at the venue. If the e-mail address registered by the customer is a portable terminal, the ticket is directly transmitted from the ticket issuer to the portable terminal, and this method can be used as in the case described above.

The electronic ticket system of the second type described above can be used in various forms. For example, in the case of preferential coupons and discount coupons for hotel members, discount coupons and coupons for chain hotels nationwide were conventionally mailed regardless of whether or not customers used them. And, by sending e-mail of discount coupons and discount coupons of each hotel, members only have to print and use only the coupons and discount coupons of the hotel to be used each time, so it is unnecessary for the hotel side The mailing of the ticket is omitted, which leads to cost reduction, and the used information is immediately transmitted to the ticket issuing computer system B through the two-dimensional code reading means 9.
And is stored in the customer information file 6b.
The usage frequency, preferences, behavior patterns, and the like of each customer are statistically processed and analyzed, and customer management such as reference to the next ticket transmission becomes extremely easy. Also, in the case of a department store event guide (entrance ticket), a guide (entrance ticket) containing a two-dimensional code image related to a foreign business member is transmitted and brought to the public (usually a bring-in ticket). A measure to encourage bringing the ticket, such as exchanging a gift card (entrance ticket) and a gift, is taken), reading the two-dimensional code image of the brought ticket and storing it in its own computer system. This facilitates customer information management and analysis.

Since the ticket to be sent here is a free ticket, if a large number of copies are to be used, no authentication means for specifying the target person (recipient) is required, If it is difficult for even non-members to copy and use such as a courtesy ticket for hotel members, use of non-members such as clearly stating that a membership card must be presented on the ticket It is also possible to take measures to prohibit.
Similarly, in the case of a shareholder benefit coupon, the serial number is converted into a two-dimensional code and stored in the two-dimensional code image, and the same number is valid only for the least used one. It is also a good measure to take safety measures in advance.

In this system, the mail address of the target person such as a member is indispensable.
Considering the rapid spread of mobile terminals such as mode, it will be possible to send e-mail to most homes in the near future, so if you have conventional members notify their e-mail addresses, It is easy to implement. Even now, many hotels still accept e-mail reservations, so it is a simple method to list the e-mail reservations and form the target person information file 6b. It is also possible for the issuer to collect information on the customer's e-mail address by guiding the event to his / her homepage on the Internet and disclosing the fact that a discount ticket will be sent and recruiting discount ticket applicants. It is.

Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 3, the two-dimensional code reader 9 includes an image reader 9a for reading image data from a two-dimensional code image, and an image reader 9a. It is composed of decoding means which is a main body part including a code conversion means 43 for converting the image data read in the above into characters, symbols and the like by the predetermined code table. It is preferable that both are configured as separate devices, only the image reader 9a is installed at the place where the ticket is used, and the decoding means as the main body is connected by a wired or wireless dedicated line. Good. In particular, the two-dimensional code is presented at an entrance of an entertainment venue, a ticket shop or an exchange contract shop for exchanging the primary ticket for the present ticket, and may not be close to the ticket issuing computer system. In such a case, only the two-dimensional code image reader 9a is installed in the place where the ticket is used, and the main body 9 which is the decoding means such as the code conversion means 43 is connected to the ticket issuing computer. It is also possible to install them in such a way that they are connected by a dedicated line or by radio. Similarly, it is also possible to connect the two via the Internet 2 instead of these dedicated lines or wireless.

Next, FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing a third system of the electronic ticket system according to the present invention. Even when the first pay ticket electronic ticket system is adopted, the same day ticket is issued at the venue. This is a system used when a ticket is issued or an advance ticket is issued at a conventional ticket store.

In FIG. 5, since the ticket purchaser has come to the sales counter, the purchaser (customer) verbally applies for a ticket purchase. The contact person receiving the application inputs ticket information desired by the customer from the input means 10 connected to the terminal-side device 1 and transmits the purchase application information to the host computer 3 of the ticket issuer through the communication line 2. I do. The host computer 3 has a ticket information file 6a storing predetermined ticket information so that it can be called and rewritten freely, the two-dimensional coded information selecting means 4, the two-dimensional code creating means 5, and the reply screen creating means 8 described above. Are arranged, and out of the information stored in the purchase application information of the customer and the ticket information file 6a,
The information to be converted into a two-dimensional code is selected, a two-dimensional code image is generated by the two-dimensional code generating means 5, and the reply screen generating means 8 includes this image information and predetermined ticket information.
To create a ticket screen and return it to the terminal-side computer 1 through the communication line 2. At the same time, if the ticket is forbidden to be duplicated like a seat reservation ticket,
It goes without saying that duplication prohibition information such as the seat number of the ticket is stored in the ticket information file 6a.

The terminal-side computer 1 prints the ticket screen including the two-dimensional code image on a predetermined ticket sheet by a printer 7 connected to the terminal-side computer 1, and sells the ticket screen to the customer as a ticket. I do. In this case, since the ticket is sold face-to-face, the authentication means for identifying the purchaser is not required, and the ticket can be issued in the same manner as in a normal magnetic card type ticket issuance. it can.

When the customer uses this ticket, the two-dimensional code image displayed on the ticket is read by the two-dimensional code image reader 9a installed at the place where the ticket is used, and the read information is read by the host. The content is transmitted to the two-dimensional code reading means (main body decoding means) 9 provided in the computer 3 to read the contents, and at the same time, the validity evaluation means 12 compares the information with the information stored in the ticket information file 6a. It is determined whether or not the ticket has been issued correctly. If the ticket is invalid, the validity display means 14 displays that fact. That is, determine whether the ticket is valid,
Performing a so-called ticket inspection is the same as in the above-described case.

The electronic ticket system according to the third method is used for a train, a bus, a ship, an airplane, or the like.
It can be used for all face-to-face ticketing systems such as boarding passes or various admission tickets for concerts, ballparks, stadiums, etc. Compared to the conventional magnetic card system, magnetic materials are not used, so magnetic There are advantages such as being unaffected. Also in this case, it is possible to install the two-dimensional code reading means 9 together with its main body at the place where the ticket is used.

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As described above, according to the electronic ticket system using the two-dimensional code of the present invention, various effects are expected as compared with the conventional ticket system. In particular, an electronic ticket system using the two-dimensional code creation system of the present invention breaks the conventional concept of tickets and creates a new concept about tickets. Is possible,
Its social impact is revolutionary.

First, according to the first method of the electronic ticket system of the present invention, various pay tickets can be obtained as images through a communication line, and the purchaser can print the ticket screen only with a printer and obtain a regular ticket. Since the (primary ticket) is obtained, it is not necessary to use a print ticket in consideration of the conventional design, which not only makes it possible to greatly reduce ticketing costs but also greatly contributes to resource saving. In addition, it is possible to maintain the security of the ticket by giving the two-dimensional code image described on the ticket security information such as authentication information for identifying the person and a serial number that prohibits the use of duplicate products. It becomes.

When this method is adopted, the ticket purchaser can purchase the ticket at home, so that the ticket purchaser can not only easily purchase the ticket, but also can purchase the ticket from the eve before the ticket purchase as in the past. The long wasted time spent for obtaining tickets, such as waiting in line in a queue, is eliminated, and time can be effectively used. Further, according to a method in which the returned ticket screen is transferred or copied to a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone of the user and can be used as a ticket as it is, not only printing of a paper ticket is omitted, which contributes to resource protection, It is also effective in preventing troubles such as losing tickets. Furthermore, if the return destination of the ticket screen is not the fixed terminal of the user but the mobile terminal or the terminal of another person can be specified, the terminal of another person can be used as a gift for a ticket. It can be used.

Also, when the present invention is applied to a restaurant such as a fast food restaurant, the waiting time at the order counter of a visitor can be greatly reduced, and the store can be easily accessed by the customer, and the effect of attracting customers can be expected. It will be.

According to the second system of the electronic ticket system of the present invention, various free tickets are mainly sent to a specific target such as a member via a communication line, instead of the conventional mailing method using a postcard or a sealed letter. This eliminates the need to print conventional paper tickets and guides, which not only reduces ticket creation costs, but also reduces communication costs by e-mail to tens of minutes compared to postal costs. It can be reduced, and significant cost merit is expected. In addition, many discount tickets and special treatment tickets for various members sent free of charge are discarded without being used, but according to the method of the present invention, the recipient prints only the necessary tickets and prints the required number of tickets. Since it can be used, the generation of unnecessary tickets is minimized, which greatly contributes to the protection of paper resources such as forests.

Further, if the information for specifying the destination such as the name of the destination (recipient) is converted into a two-dimensional code in the ticket, the user information is read by the two-dimensional code reading means when the ticket is used. By reading the information, information about the attributes of the user (destination) can also be obtained. If this information is stored in a customer information file such as a customer list (member list), the creation of a shipping list and the determination of the number of sheets to be shipped, etc. It can be used for customer information management and marketing.

According to the third method of the electronic ticket system of the present invention, various pay tickets are issued using a two-dimensional code in the same manner as in the conventional face-to-face ticketing. Tickets can be issued at a lower cost than in the conventional method. In addition, in the reuse of collected used tickets, since they are ordinary paper without magnetic materials, they can be reused cheaply and easily. It becomes.

As described in detail above, according to the method of the present invention, various unprecedented functions and effects can be expected, a new social system is created, and the public life is greatly convenient in various fields. Because it brings
Its social impact is immeasurable.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an outline of a first method of an electronic ticket system using a two-dimensional code according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a flow of the electronic ticket system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of each of a two-dimensional code creation step and a two-dimensional code reading step used in the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a computer screen showing an example of a ticket purchase application form in the electronic ticket system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a computer screen showing an example of a primary ticket screen returned from a ticket issuer in the electronic ticket system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a computer screen showing another example of a primary ticket screen returned from a ticket issuer in the electronic ticket system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing an outline of a second system of an electronic ticket system using a two-dimensional code according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of the electronic ticket system of FIG. 7;

9 is a computer screen showing an example of a primary ticket screen transmitted from a ticket issuer in the electronic ticket system of FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing an outline of a third method of an electronic ticket system using a two-dimensional code according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a two-dimensional code image showing an example of a two-dimensional code used in the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a barcode diagram showing an example of a conventional barcode (one-dimensional code).

[Explanation of symbols]

A, A 'Terminal-side (customer-side) computer system B Ticket-issuing-side computer system C Two-dimensional code image usage location (ticket usage location) 1 Terminal-side device (terminal-side PC) 1a Portable information terminal 1b Terminal-side device (terminal PC) 2 Communication line (Internet etc.) 3 Ticket issuer side computer 4 2D coded information selection means 5 2D code creation means 6a Ticket information file 6b Target person (customer, member, etc.) information file 7 Printer 8 Transmission screen creation means 9, 9 'two-dimensional code reading means 9a two-dimensional code image reader 10 input means 11 ticketing availability determination means 12 validity determination means (inspection means) 13 two-dimensional code 14 validity display means 30 ticket purchase application screen 42 normal character code conversion Means 43 Code conversion means (Normal character code @ 2D code character Code) 50 Primary ticket (primary ticket screen) 60 Primary ticket (free ticket)

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Claims (30)

[Claims] An electronic ticket system using a two-dimensional code, wherein a ticket issuing computer system (B) for issuing the electronic ticket includes a communication line (2) such as the Internet from a customer computer system (A). A ticket information file (6a), which is connectable through and stores information about tickets to be sold and ticketing information in a freely rewritable and callable manner; and a terminal device (1) of the customer computer system (A) A two-dimensional coded information selecting means (4) for selecting information to be two-dimensionally coded from predetermined ticket purchase application information input and transmitted from the server, based on a predetermined criterion; A two-dimensional code creating means (5) for converting predetermined information including information selected by the information selecting means (4) into a two-dimensional code; Ticket screen creation means (8) for creating a ticket screen (50) including the two-dimensional code image created by the two-dimensional code creation means (5) and predetermined ticket information; Means for returning the ticket screen created by the means (8) to a predetermined terminal device (1, 1a, 1b) via the communication line (2); and returning the ticket screen to the terminal device of the customer Means for additionally storing ticket information in the ticket information file (6a); two-dimensional code reading means (9); and validity for evaluating the validity of the ticket from the information read by the two-dimensional code reading means (9). Evaluation means (12), and a ticket which is displayed on the display of the terminal device, the ticket screen information returned to the terminal device of the customer or the ticket screen information. Tsu door screen itself or which is formed by printing on any paper printed ticket screen of the primary ticket (5
0), and based on the information read by the two-dimensional code reading means (9), the validity evaluation means (1)
An electronic ticket system using a two-dimensional code, wherein the validity of the ticket is evaluated by 2). 2. A method for determining whether a ticket can be issued by comparing predetermined ticket purchase request information transmitted from the customer terminal device (1) with ticket information recorded in the ticket information file (6a). Issuance determination means (11)
The electronic ticket system according to claim 1, wherein the electronic ticket system is provided in the ticket issuing computer system (B). 3. The terminal device of the customer is a mobile terminal (1a) such as a mobile phone, wherein the two-dimensional code image displayed on the display of the mobile terminal is a primary ticket, and the two-dimensional code 3. The electronic ticket system according to claim 1, wherein the validity of the primary ticket is determined from the two-dimensional code image displayed on the display of the portable terminal by the reading means (9). 4. A two-dimensionally coded serial number is attached to a ticket screen returned to the customer, and the two-dimensional code reading means (9) is used by the validity evaluation means (12). 4. The read serial number is configured so that only the first primary ticket of the same primary ticket is determined to be valid. 5.
Electronic ticket system according to any of the above 5. The ticket purchase request information of the customer includes:
The two-dimensional code includes authentication information (40) such as a password for identifying the customer, and the two-dimensional code includes the authentication information. The two-dimensional code reading means (9) is used in the validity evaluation means (12). 4. The electronic ticket system according to claim 1, wherein the electronic ticket system is configured to judge whether the authentication information read by the client and the authentication information presented by the customer are acceptable or not. 6. The authentication information for specifying the customer,
The credit card number of the customer, a credit card number reader is installed at the place of use of the primary ticket, the credit card number presented by the customer read by the credit card number reader and the two-dimensional code reading Comparing the credit card number read by the device (9) with the validity evaluation means (12);
The electronic ticket system according to claim 5, wherein the electronic ticket system is configured to judge the validity of the primary ticket. 7. The electronic ticket system according to claim 6, wherein the ticket purchase price is settled by a credit card. 8. The predetermined ticket purchase request information transmitted from the terminal device of the customer includes the credit card number of the customer, and the ticket price is settled by the credit card. Item 8. Electronic ticket system according to any one of Items 1 to 7 9. The ticket screen returned to the customer in the form of a two-dimensional code includes a validity period display field (57) for the primary ticket, and a predetermined payment is not made within the validity period. The electronic ticket system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein if not performed, the primary ticket is invalidated. 10. The electronic ticket system according to claim 9, wherein the primary ticket is exchanged for a predetermined secondary ticket together with payment. 11. The ticket purchase application information input and transmitted from the terminal device of the customer includes return destination information for designating the terminal device (1a, 1b) of the return destination. The electronic ticket system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the ticket screen created by the creating means (8) is returned to the designated terminal-side device (1a, 1b). 12. The two-dimensional code reading means (9),
A two-dimensional code image reader (9a) for reading a two-dimensional code image, and code conversion means (43) for converting a two-dimensional code character code into a normal character code or the like based on image data read by the two-dimensional code image reader. The electronic ticket system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the electronic ticket system comprises a decrypting unit including the decrypting unit, and the decrypting unit and the two-dimensional code image reader (9a) are integrally combined. 13. The two-dimensional code reading means (9),
A two-dimensional code image reader (9a) for reading a two-dimensional code image, and code conversion means (43) for converting a two-dimensional code character code into a normal character code or the like based on image data read by the two-dimensional code image reader. 12. The decoding means comprising: the two-dimensional code image reader (9a) is installed at a place where the primary ticket is used, and is connected to the decoding means by a wired or wireless dedicated line. Electronic ticket system described in any of them 14. The two-dimensional code reading means (9),
A two-dimensional code image reader (9a) for reading a two-dimensional code image, and code conversion means (43) for converting a two-dimensional code character code into a normal character code or the like based on image data read by the two-dimensional code image reader. The two-dimensional code image reader (9a) is installed at a place where the primary ticket is used, and is connected to the decoding means via the communication line (2). An electronic ticket system according to any one of claims 1 to 11. 15. The two-dimensional code reading means (9),
Decoding means including code conversion means (43) for converting the character code for the two-dimensional code into a normal character code or the like based on the image data of the two-dimensional code; 1a), and converts the image data of the two-dimensional code stored in the portable terminal (1a) into the two-dimensional code without passing through a two-dimensional code image reader (9a) for reading a two-dimensional code image. 2. A system according to claim 1, wherein said data is transmitted directly to said reading means.
Electronic ticket system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, 16. The customer terminal device connected to the ticket issuer computer system (B) via the communication line (2) is a portable terminal (1a).
Electronic ticket system according to any one of 5. 17. The electronic ticket system according to claim 1, wherein the ticket is a pay ticket such as an admission ticket, an air ticket, a boarding ticket, a boarding ticket, a meal ticket, and the like. 18. An electronic ticket system for providing a ticket to a predetermined target person through a communication line, wherein the target person information including the individual e-mail address of the target person is recorded in a rewritable and callable manner. File (6b), a ticket information file (6a) in which predetermined ticket information is recorded in a rewritable and callable manner, and predetermined information stored in the target person information file (6b) and the ticket information file (6a). Input means (10) connected to the computer (3), and the target person information stored in the target person information file (6b) or the target person information and the ticket information input from the input means (10) From the information stored in the file (6a), information to be two-dimensionally encoded is determined based on a predetermined reference. Two-dimensional coded information selecting means (4) for selecting, and two-dimensional code creating means (5) for converting predetermined information including information selected by the two-dimensional coded information selecting means (4) into a two-dimensional code. A ticket screen (60) including the two-dimensional code image created by the two-dimensional code creation means (5) and predetermined information, selected from the subject information file (6b); A two-dimensional code, comprising: ticket information transmitting means for transmitting to the user's terminal-side device (1) via the communication line (2); and two-dimensional code reading means (9). Electronic ticket system used 19. The two-dimensional code image includes information specifying a target person such as a member number of the target person, and reads the information read by the two-dimensional code reading device into the target person information file. 19. The electronic ticket system according to claim 18, wherein an additional record is made in a column of a predetermined target person in (6b). 20. The terminal device of the target person is a mobile terminal (1a) such as a mobile phone, and the means for reading the two-dimensional code from a ticket screen including the two-dimensional code image displayed on a display of the mobile terminal. The electronic ticket system according to claim 18 or 19, wherein the two-dimensional code is read by (9). 21. The two-dimensional code reading means (9),
A two-dimensional code image reader (9a) for reading a two-dimensional code image, and code conversion means (43) for converting a two-dimensional code character code into a normal character code or the like based on image data read by the two-dimensional code image reader. The electronic ticket system according to any one of claims 18 to 20, wherein the electronic ticket system comprises a decryption unit including the decryption unit and the two-dimensional code image reader (9a). 22. The two-dimensional code reading means (9),
A two-dimensional code image reader (9a) for reading a two-dimensional code image, and code conversion means (43) for converting a two-dimensional code character code into a normal character code or the like based on image data read by the two-dimensional code image reader. 21. The decoding means comprising: a two-dimensional code image reader (9a) installed at a place where the ticket is used, and connected to the decoding means by a wired or wireless dedicated line. Electronic ticket system described in Crab 23. The two-dimensional code reading means (9),
A two-dimensional code image reader (9a) for reading a two-dimensional code image, and code conversion means (43) for converting a two-dimensional code character code into a normal character code or the like based on image data read by the two-dimensional code image reader. The two-dimensional code image reader (9a) is installed at a place where the ticket is used, and is connected to the decoding means via the communication line (2). The electronic ticket system according to claim 18. 24. The two-dimensional code reading means (9),
Decoding means including code conversion means (43) for converting a character code for a two-dimensional code into a normal character code or the like based on the image data of the two-dimensional code; )
The image data of the two-dimensional code stored in the portable terminal (1a) is directly transmitted to the two-dimensional code reading means (9) without passing through the two-dimensional code image reader (9a) for reading the two-dimensional code image. Claim 18
Electronic ticket system according to any one of claims 20 to 20, 25. The electronic ticket according to claim 18, wherein the electronic ticket is a free ticket such as a special treatment ticket, a discount ticket, or an invitation ticket.
Electronic ticket system according to any of the above 26. A ticket system using a two-dimensional code, comprising: a terminal device (1); and a host computer (3) connectable to the terminal device (1) through a communication line (2).
A predetermined ticket information input means (10) provided in the terminal-side device; and a transmission means for transmitting the input ticket information to the host computer (3) through the communication line (2). And the host computer (3) includes two-dimensional coded information selecting means (4) for selecting information to be two-dimensionally coded from the transmitted ticket information based on a predetermined criterion; A two-dimensional code creating means (5) for converting predetermined information including the information selected by the two-dimensional coded information selecting means (4) into a two-dimensional code; and a two-dimensional code creating means (5) A reply screen creating means (8) for creating a reply screen including the obtained two-dimensional code image and predetermined information, and a predetermined ticket screen created by the reply screen creating means (8). A reply means for replying to the terminal-side device (1), further comprising a predetermined ticket information connected to the terminal-side device (1) and including the two-dimensional code image on a predetermined ticket sheet. A printer (7) for printing; a two-dimensional code reading means (9) for a ticket output from the printer (7); and a ticket of the ticket based on information read by the two-dimensional code reading means (9). Ticket checking means (12) for determining validity; and a ticket system using a two-dimensional code, comprising: 27. The two-dimensional code reading means (9),
A two-dimensional code image reader (9a) for reading a two-dimensional code image, and code conversion means (43) for converting a two-dimensional code character code into a normal character code or the like based on image data read by the two-dimensional code image reader. And a two-dimensional code image reader (9a) integrally combined with the decoding means,
The ticket system according to claim 26, wherein the ticket system is installed at the ticket use place. 28. The two-dimensional code reading means (9),
A two-dimensional code image reader (9a) for reading a two-dimensional code image, and code conversion means (43) for converting a two-dimensional code character code into a normal character code or the like based on image data read by the two-dimensional code image reader. 27. The ticket according to claim 26, wherein the two-dimensional code image reader (9a) is installed at a place where the ticket is used, and is connected to the decoding unit by a wired or wireless dedicated line. system 29. The two-dimensional code reading means (9),
A two-dimensional code image reader (9a) for reading a two-dimensional code image, and code conversion means (43) for converting a two-dimensional code character code into a normal character code or the like based on image data read by the two-dimensional code image reader. The two-dimensional code image reader (9a) is installed at a place where the ticket is used, and is connected to the decoding means via the communication line (2). The ticket system according to claim 26. 30. The ticket system according to claim 26, wherein the ticket is a ticket issued at a ticket issuing window such as a boarding ticket, a boarding ticket, an admission ticket, and an air ticket.