JP2723262B2 - Automatic ticket gate - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Object of the Invention] (Industrial application field) The present invention relates to an automatic ticket gate used in transportation such as a railway.

(Prior Art) In a transportation system such as a railway, an automatic ticket gate device capable of accepting a ticket, a regular ticket, a coupon, and getting on and off has been put to practical use.

A ticket (available on the day) can be purchased at a ticket vending machine using a pay-paid (prepaid) amount card that does not require a change. In this case, after the purchase of this ticket, entry is performed through an automatic ticket gate.

However, even during times of congestion or busy times, people often felt inconvenience because they had to purchase tickets using ticket vending machines. In particular, it is necessary for a user who has a money card to purchase the money card and exchange it for the same day ticket twice, so that he does not need to carry coins at all times. The benefits of this card were reduced.

Therefore, there is a demand for a money card that can be entered and entered directly through an automatic ticket gate in a range desired to be used and that does not require the trouble of purchasing a ticket with a ticket vending machine.

However, if an attempt is made to use the price card as it is in the automatic ticket gate, the size of the price card is the same as the size of the commuter pass (commuter pass ticket), so that there has been a demand for a type that can discriminate them.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) As described above, there is a demand for one that can distinguish between a money card and a commuter pass, and it is possible to reliably distinguish a money card from a commuter pass. It is an object to provide an automatic ticket gate.

[Constitution of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) The automatic ticket gate according to the present invention comprises: a commuter pass in which information indicating usable section information is magnetically recorded at a first pitch; An insertion slot into which a money card whose information is magnetically recorded at a second pitch different from the first pitch is inserted, and a commuter pass or money card inserted into this insertion slot is magnetically recorded. Reading means for reading the information which is present, determining means for determining whether or not the magnetically recorded information is recorded at the second pitch, based on the information read by the reading means; Determining means for determining that a money card has been inserted when it is determined that the recorded information is recorded at the second pitch; and determining that the money card has been inserted by the determining means. The first processing means updates the available amount data of the amount card by subtracting the usage fee from the amount data of the amount card, and the available amount data is updated by the first processing means. A second processing means for discharging the money card and permitting the user who has inserted the money card to pass through the slot.

In the automatic ticket gate according to the present invention, the information including the commuter pass in which the information indicating the available section information is magnetically recorded at the first pitch and the information including the available amount data is smaller than the second pitch. An insertion slot into which an amount card magnetically recorded at a pitch is inserted, reading means for reading information magnetically recorded on a commuter pass or an amount card inserted into the insertion port, and information read by the reading means Determining whether or not the magnetically recorded information is recorded at the second pitch, and determining whether the magnetically recorded information is recorded at the second pitch. When it is determined that the amount card has been inserted, the determining means determines that the amount card has been inserted, and when the determining means determines that the amount card has been inserted, the usage fee is calculated from the amount data of the amount card. And pull, and the first processing means for updating the amount of money available data of this amount card, the first
And a second processing means for discharging a money card whose money data has been updated by the processing means, and permitting a customer who has inserted the money card to pass through the slot.

In the automatic ticket gate according to the present invention, the first ticket whose information indicating usable section information is magnetically recorded at the first pitch and the information including available amount data are different from the first pitch. The second magnetic recording at the second pitch
And a reading unit for reading information magnetically recorded on the first or second ticket inserted into the slot, based on the information read by the reading unit. Determining means for determining whether or not magnetically recorded information is recorded at the second pitch; and determining that the magnetically recorded information is recorded at the second pitch. When the second ticket has been inserted, and when the second means has determined that the second ticket has been inserted,
First processing means for subtracting the usage fee from the price data of the ticket and updating the available price data of the second ticket, and the available price data is updated by the first processing means. And a second processing means for discharging the second ticket and permitting the passenger who has inserted the second ticket to pass through the slot.

In the automatic ticket gate according to the present invention, the information including available section information is magnetically recorded at a first recording density, and information including available amount data is stored in the first recording density. Is a slot into which a second ticket magnetically recorded at a different second recording density is inserted, and information magnetically recorded on the first or second ticket inserted into the slot. Reading means for reading the information; determining means for determining whether or not the magnetically recorded information is recorded at the second recording density based on the information read by the reading means; Determining means for determining that the second ticket has been inserted when it is determined that the information being recorded is recorded at the second recording density;
When the determining means determines that the second ticket has been inserted, a first process of subtracting the usage fee from the amount data of the second ticket and updating the usable amount data of the second ticket. Means and a second ticket whose amount of money data usable by the first processing means is updated, and permits the passenger who has inserted the second ticket to pass through the slot. And second processing means.

(Operation) According to the present invention, a commuter pass in which information indicating usable section information is magnetically recorded at a first pitch and information including usable amount data are different from those of the first pitch. An amount card magnetically recorded at the pitch is inserted,
Read the information magnetically recorded on the inserted commuter pass or amount card, and determine whether the magnetically recorded information is recorded at the second pitch based on the read information, When it is determined that the magnetically recorded information is recorded at the second pitch, it is determined that the amount card has been inserted, and when it is determined that the amount card has been inserted, the usage fee is calculated from the amount data of the amount card. Deduction, updating the available amount data of this amount card, discharging the updated amount card with the available amount data, and permitting the customer who inserted the amount card to pass through. is there.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

2 to 4 show the appearance of an automatic ticket gate according to the present invention. That is, 1,... Are the main bodies of the automatic ticket gates that perform entrance / exit operations. 2 when entering and entering,
Tickets as tickets (recording medium), commuter pass (first ticket), amount card (second ticket: amount ticket having predetermined par value; prepaid card) A, number-of-times card (specified Input slot into which coupon B having a par value) is inserted, 3
Is the outlet from which each ticket inserted at the time of entry and exit is discharged, 4
Is a gate that blocks the passer of the ticket at the time of entry and exit, 5
Is a display unit for displaying the remaining amount of the amount card A, the number of remaining times of the number card B, or various kinds of guidance at the time of entry and entry;
Is a partition for distinguishing the passages 11 corresponding to the main units 1 of each ticket gate device, and is a human detector for detecting the passage of a user. 7 is a case where a child is determined based on information read from tickets. , A disabled person discount judgment display unit that is displayed when the disabled person discount is determined based on the information read from the tickets, and 9 is a passing person passing in the opposite direction to the traveling direction when entering and entering. A gate 10 for stopping the worker is a staff switch for a staff member.

The human detector 6 detects the passage of a user by a plurality of detectors 6a,..., And the detectors 6a,.
However, in the case of the transmissive type, light from a light emitting unit provided in another body facing the light guide is guided.

FIG. 5 shows a schematic configuration of an internal mechanism of the main body 1. That is, the ticket inserted from the insertion slot 2 is conveyed on the conveyance path 21 in the direction of arrow a by conveyance means such as the conveyance belt 20,.

On the transport path 21, in order from the insertion port 2 side, a positioning unit 22 for positioning each ticket, a reading head (reading means) 23 for reading magnetic information on the lower surface of each ticket, and an upper surface of each ticket. A read head (reading means) 24 for reading magnetic information, a write head 25 for writing magnetic information on the lower surface of each ticket, a write head 26 for writing magnetic information on the upper surface of each ticket, and the write head 25 A read head 27 that reads magnetic information written on the lower surface of each ticket, a read head 28 that reads magnetic information written on the upper surface of each ticket by the write head 26, and a thermal that prints on the lower surface of each ticket A head 29, a thermal head 30 for printing on the upper surface of each ticket, and whether or not a perforation is opened at one end (end perpendicular to the transport direction) or the other end on the money card A or the number card B Perforation detectors 31 and 32 to detect, on money card A or on number card B Perforation to indicate the start of use,
A perforated portion 33 and a branch portion 34 are provided to open a perforated hole at one end (end perpendicular to the transport direction) or the other end.

The perforated portion 33 includes two punch portions 33a and 33b and a stopper portion 33c.

In the lower part of the branch part 34, two bill collecting parts 35a, 3
A collection unit 36 composed of 5b is provided, and tickets (used tickets) branched from the transport path 21 by the branch unit 34
Are guided to the ticket collection units 35a and 35b via the branch transport path 37.

A money card stacking unit 38 in which new money cards A are stacked is provided below the reading heads 23 and 24, and the money cards sent from the money card stacking unit 38 by a sending unit (not shown). A is transported to a position corresponding to the alignment section 22 on the transport path 21 via the delivery transport path 39.

Detectors 40,... For detecting the passage of tickets are provided on each of the transport paths.

FIG. 6 shows the structure of the money amount card A.
In other words, the place where the ticket was purchased, the date of purchase,
The prepaid fee and the like at the time of purchase are recorded in the recording area 50a in advance. There is provided an entrance information printing area 50b and an exit information printing area 50c that are recorded in pairs for one use (entrance and exit), and these areas 50b and 50c are provided.
Is prepared to be printable for multiple uses.

The date and time of use,
The discount mark (*) 50 g, the departure station (corresponding to the admission mark), and the number of the machine used (corresponding to the model, for example, the number of the ticket vending machine and the automatic ticket gate) are printed. In the entry information printing area 50c, the arrival station (corresponding to the entry mark), the machine number used (corresponding to the model, for example, the ticket vending machine and the automatic ticket gate number), and the balance are printed. The front surface 51 is provided with a recording area 50d to which a used mark is added when the printing area is full.

The surface 51 is provided with a use start hole 50e or a used hole 50f.

As shown in FIG. 7, a magnetic recording portion A 'made up of a magnetic bar code or the like is provided on the back surface of the money card A, and magnetic information (mechanical information) recorded on this magnetic recording portion is provided. As readable information), data such as date, time, departure station (entrance location), entry data, and use number are recorded at the time of entry, and arrival station (entrance location),
Data such as entry data (deletion of entry data), the number of the used car, whether or not a discount fee has been paid, and the remaining amount (remaining amount) are recorded, and data indicating an amount card and par value data are recorded in advance. The magnetic recording unit is, for example, F2F
The data is magnetically recorded by a method, is composed of a plurality of rows of tracks, and 4 bits or 8 bits of each row have a meaning as one data.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, issuance point information such as a sale amount, an expiration date, a card type, and an issuance date is recorded on a track A, and a use date, a use place, a remaining amount, and a use device are recorded on a track B. Such as ticket vending machine purchase information, etc., and automatic ticket gate information such as date of use, place of use, balance, device input / output information bit, last use model, time of use, etc. are recorded in the C track. It has become.

FIG. 8 shows the structure of the number card B.
That is, the place where the ticket was purchased, the date of purchase,
The prepaid fee at the time of purchase, the expiration date, section information, discount information, adult, child, and the like are recorded in the recording area 60a in advance. Also, an entrance information printing area 60b and an entrance information printing area 60c that are recorded in pairs for use.
Are provided, and these areas 60b and 60c are prepared so as to be printable for a plurality of uses.

The date and time of use,
The departure station (corresponding to the entrance mark) and the number of the used machine (corresponding to the model, for example, the number of a ticket vending machine or an automatic ticket gate) are printed. The above entry information printing area 60
c is the arrival station (corresponding to the entry mark), the number of the machine used (corresponding to the model such as the ticket vending machine, the number of the automatic ticket gate),
And the remaining number of times is printed. The front surface 61 is provided with a recording area 60d to which a used mark is added when the printing area is full.

The surface 61 is provided with a use start hole 60e or a used hole 60f.

A magnetic recording unit (not shown) composed of a magnetic barcode or the like is provided on the back surface of the count card B, and magnetic information (machine-readable information) recorded on the magnetic recording unit is provided. When entering, data such as date, time, departure station, entry data, number of used car, and number of remaining times are recorded. At the time of entry, data such as arrival station, entry data (erasing of entrance data), and used car number are recorded. Data indicating the number card, face number data, expiration date, and section information are recorded in advance. The magnetic recording section,
For example, it is magnetically recorded by the F2F system, is composed of eight rows of tracks, and 4 bits or 8 bits of each row have a meaning as one data, and has the same configuration as the magnetic recording section A 'of the money card A. Has become. However, ticket vending machine purchase information is not provided.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of the electric circuit. That is, 70 is the CPU that controls the entire system (Central
Processing unit; determination means, first processing means, second processing means); 71, an amplifier for amplifying a signal from the read head 23; 72, an amplifier for amplifying a signal from the read head 24; A driver for driving the write head 25 according to recording data such as entrance data, date data, update data, and collection data;
A driver that drives the data according to the recording data such as entrance data, date data, update data, and collection data, 75 is an amplifier that amplifies the signal from the read head 27, and 76 is an amplifier that amplifies the signal from the read head 28. , 77, 78 print the date, time, departure station, discount rate mark, arrival station, car number, and balance for money card A, respectively, or print the date, time, departure station, arrival station for number card B , A unit number, and a print control unit that drives the thermal heads 29 and 30 for printing the remaining number of times, 79 and 80 are solenoids 81 and 82, respectively.
Is driven to drive punches 33a and 33b to open the used start hole or used hole on the ticket, 83 is a driver that drives a stopper mechanism 84 that moves the stopper 33c, and 85 is the display 5 , A driver for driving a transport mechanism 87, such as the transport belt 20, which transports various kinds of bills in the direction of arrow a with respect to the transport path 21, and 88 is supplied from the CPU 70. Fare tables storing various entry station data, fare data corresponding to use section data discounted or added according to use time (daytime other than commuting time is discounted fare), 89 and 90 are gate 4, 9 is a driver for driving 9; 91 is a judging unit (judging means) for judging the validity of each ticket based on time data, departure station data, entrance data, date data, etc. supplied from the CPU 70; Which is a drive to the driver.

In addition, the CPU 70 is connected to the child determination display 7, the disabled person discount determination display 8, the attendant switch 10, and the perforation detectors 31, 32.

As shown in FIG. 10, a magnetic recording section T 'composed of a magnetic barcode or the like is provided on the back of the commuter pass (commuter pass). For example, it is magnetically recorded by the NRZ-1 method (no return zero method), is composed of eight rows of tracks, and one column (8 bits) has a meaning as one data. This NRZ-
The recording pitch of one method is wider than the recording pitch of the F2F method.

For example, a clock pulse track CP, a write track W, a parity track P, and a data track 1,
2, 4, and 8, the start date, the end date, the line section, the station order, the line section, the station order, and the ticket type for the destination station are recorded.

Magnetic recording is also performed on the back of the above-mentioned ticket and coupon in the same NRZ-1 system as the above-mentioned commuter pass (commuter pass).

Next, in such a configuration, the ticket inspection processing operation for the money card A and the number-of-times card B will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, boarding (entry; ticket gate) using the price card A in a state where the main body 1 is used as an automatic ticket gate for performing an entry operation will be described. Now, when the customer inserts the money card A into the slot 2, the money card A is transported on the transport path 21 in the direction of the arrow a. Then, the money card A reaches the reading heads 23 and 24 after being positioned by the positioning unit 22. At this time, when the back surface of the money card A, that is, the magnetic recording surface is the lower surface, the magnetic recording contents are read by the read head 23 and stored in the internal memory 70a. In addition, amount card A
When the back surface of the magnetic recording surface is the upper surface, the magnetic recording content is read by the read head 24 and the internal memory 70a is read.
Is stored.

The CPU 70 analyzes the stored contents stored in the internal memory 70a, and determines the insertion of the amount card A when the recording method is the F2F method and the recorded contents correspond to the amount card.

In other words, if the pitch of the recording bits is narrow and the data is meaningful in every four bits in the longitudinal direction (every eight bits), it is determined to be the F2F method. Further, it is determined from the data that the amount card A is inserted. Furthermore, depending on the content of the data, whether the ticket is inserted from the front,
Judge whether it is inserted from the rear, and read head 23,
The front and back sides of the ticket are determined according to which of 24 is read.

Further, the CPU 70 processes the content stored in the internal memory 70a according to the recording method and the input direction determined as described above,
The contents of the magnetic recording unit of the amount card A, that is, data indicating the amount card, date data, time data, departure station data, machine number data, and remaining amount (balance) data are read, and data indicating the amount card is used. The determination unit 91 determines that the ticket is correct and is a money card.

Next, the CPU 70 determines whether or not the entry has been correctly made last time based on the supplied car number and entry data. That is, if the entry data is erased corresponding to the last used ticket gate device except for an unused card in the ticket gate device, it is determined that correct boarding is performed, and if the entrance data is not deleted, Judge illegal boarding (illegal use).

Then, when a correct ride is determined, the CPU 70 determines whether or not the remaining amount has reached the minimum section fare. Further, when the remaining amount has reached the minimum section fee as a result of this determination, the CPU 70 writes the write head
The date, time, departure station, car number, and entry data are recorded in the magnetic recording unit of the amount card A using 25 or 26, and the amount obtained by subtracting the minimum section fee from the current remaining amount is recorded as a new balance. .

Thereafter, the contents of the magnetic recording unit of the money card A are read by the reading head 27 or 28 and supplied to the CPU 70. Then, the CPU 70 checks whether or not the data recorded on the amount card A is correct. If the check result is correct, the entrance information printing area 50b is printed using the thermal head 29 or 30 according to the above-mentioned insertion direction. , The date and time, the departure station as the entry data, and the number of the ticket gate device, that is, the machine number, are printed in a visible state. At this time, the CPU 70 displays the new balance on the display unit 5. If the use time is within a specific time period (9:30 to 16:30), a discount mark 50g is printed.

Then, the CPU 70 discharges the amount card A from the discharge port 3 while the gates 4 and 9 are open, that is, while the passage of the input person is permitted. As a result, the user passes through the passage 11 and receives the amount card A.

When the remaining amount is not enough when the CPU 70 determines the remaining amount, the CPU 70 displays the remaining amount before the deduction of the minimum fee on the display unit 5 and displays the guidance. In this case, the CPU 70 closes the gate 4, causes the amount card A to be transported on the transport path 21, and discharges the amount card A from the discharge port 3.

If the entry data is not erased by the CPU 70 and an illegal ride (use) is determined, the amount card A
It is conveyed above, is discharged from the discharge port 3 and closes the gate 4 to prevent the input person from passing. At this time, the CPU 70 issues an alarm to another device for the attendant.

As a result, the attendant checks whether the arrival station data as entry data is printed in the entry information printing area 50c for the previous use of the returned amount card A, and if the data is printed correctly, The date, time, departure station, and unit number are printed on the entrance information printing area 50b of the amount card A by a staff device (not shown), and the date, time, departure station, unit number, and entrance are printed on the magnetic recording unit. Record the data, update the remaining amount data by subtracting it with the lowest section fee, return it to the customer,
Allow the passage of.

In addition, when the departure station data of the entry data is not recorded in the entrance information printing area 50c, the attendant performs a process for illegal boarding. In this case, both the attendant and the customer can visually check whether the arrival station data (entry data) has been recorded in the entry information printing area 50c of the last use, so that the check for unauthorized riding can be done only by mechanical confirmation. They can be visually checked without any conflicts.

Next, a description will be given of getting off (entry; bill collection) by the price card A in a state where the main body 1 is used as an automatic ticket gate device that performs entry work. Now, when the customer inserts the money card A into the slot 2, the money card A is transported on the transport path 21 in the direction of the arrow a. Then, the money card A reaches the reading heads 23 and 24 after being positioned by the positioning unit 22. At this time, when the back surface of the money card A, that is, the magnetic recording surface is the lower surface, the magnetic recording contents are read by the read head 23 and stored in the internal memory 70a. When the back surface of the money card A, that is, the magnetic recording surface is the upper surface, the magnetic recording contents are read by the read head 24 and stored in the internal memory 70a.

The CPU 70 analyzes the stored contents stored in the internal memory 70a, and determines the insertion of the amount card A when the recording method is the F2F method and the recorded contents correspond to the amount card.

In other words, if the pitch of the recording bits is narrow and the data is meaningful in every four bits in the longitudinal direction (every eight bits), it is determined to be the F2F method. Further, it is determined whether the ticket is inserted from the front or the rear according to the content of the data, and the reading heads 23 and 24 are determined.
The front and back sides of the ticket are determined according to which of the two is read.

Further, the CPU 70 processes the contents stored in the internal memory 70a according to the recording method and the insertion direction determined as described above, so that the contents of the magnetic recording unit of the amount card A, that is, data indicating the amount card, date data, time data, The station data, the machine number data, and the remaining amount (balance) data are read, and the determination unit 91 determines that the ticket is correct and is a value card using the data indicating the value card. At this time,
A check is also made to see if the entry takes place on the same day, or if the entry has not taken place after a lapse of a clearly excessive time with respect to the standard predetermined movement time.

Next, the CPU 70 determines whether or not the last entry was correct based on the supplied car number and entry data. That is, when the entry data is added to the previous data (not deleted), it is determined that the correct riding is performed, and when the entry data is not added (deleted), the illegal Judge the ride.

If a correct ride is determined, the CPU 70 calculates the required fare from the departure station to the arrival station, that is, the fare from the entrance station of the amount card A to the main installation station, as a discount rate of the use time (discount by time zone). Read from the corresponding fare table 88,
The required balance (fare) is subtracted from the remaining balance, and the new balance is calculated by adding the minimum fare that has been previously reduced (at the time of entry).

Then, the CPU 70 determines the deducted amount as a new remaining amount, displays the new remaining amount on the display unit 5, and writes the write head 25 or 26 in accordance with the insertion direction.
While updating the contents of the magnetic recording unit, that is, the remaining amount data, and recording the arrival station data and the car number data,
Clear admission data. Thereafter, the contents of the magnetic recording unit of the money card A are read by the reading head 27 or 28 and supplied to the CPU 70. Then, the CPU 70 checks whether or not the data (updated) recorded in the magnetic recording unit is correct. If the result of this check is correct, the gates 4 and 9 are checked.
The money card A is discharged from the discharge port 3 while the icon is open, that is, while the passing of the input person is permitted. At the time of this discharge, CPU7
0 prints a new remaining amount on the amount card A using the thermal head 29 or 30. As a result, the user passes through the passage 11 and receives the amount card A.

Further, when the remaining amount is determined, if the determination result indicates that the amount is insufficient, the CPU 70 displays the settlement amount on the display unit 5 (displayed as a negative value). In this case, the CPU 70 discharges the money card A from the discharge port 3 and closes the gate 4 to prevent the passer from passing. At this time, the CPU 70
Using the display unit 5, the user is informed that the user should hold the amount card A and settle the account at the checkout station (machine).

When it is determined that the entry data is not recorded according to the determination result of the CPU 70, and the illegal ride (use) is determined, the money card A is discharged from the discharge port 3 and the gate 4 is closed to prevent the passer from passing. . Also at this time
The CPU 70 issues an alarm to another device for the attendant.

As a result, the clerk checks whether the departure station data as the entrance data is printed in the entrance information printing area 50b of the returned amount card A, and if the data is correctly printed, the clerk (not shown) The destination station, the number, and the new balance are printed in the entry information printing area 50d of the amount card A by the device of the above, the remaining amount data of the magnetic recording unit and the like are updated, returned to the customer, and Allow the passage of.

In addition, when the departure station data of the entrance data is not recorded in the entrance information printing area 50b, the attendant performs a process for an illegal ride. In this case, the entrance information printing area 50
Both staff and passengers can visually check whether the date and departure station data (entrance data) are recorded in b, so that not only mechanical confirmation but also visual confirmation of illegal boarding can be confirmed, and both sides compete. Does not occur.

Next, a description will be given of boarding (entrance) using the number card B in a state where the main body 1 is used as an automatic ticket gate device for performing an entry operation. Now, card B by the customer
Is inserted into the slot 2, the number of times that the card B
21 is conveyed in the direction of arrow a. Then, the number card B
Reaches the read heads 23 and 24 after being aligned by the alignment unit 22. At this time, when the back surface of the count card B, that is, the magnetic recording surface is the lower surface, the magnetic recording contents are read by the read head 23 and stored in the internal memory 70a. When the back surface of the number card B, that is, the magnetic recording surface is the upper surface, the magnetic recording contents are read by the read head 24 and stored in the internal memory 70a.

The CPU 70 analyzes the stored contents stored in the internal memory 70a, and determines the insertion of the count card B when the recording method is the F2F method and the recorded content corresponds to the count card.

In other words, if the pitch of the recording bits is narrow and the data is meaningful in every four bits in the longitudinal direction (every eight bits), it is determined to be the F2F method. Further, it is determined from the data that the number card B is inserted. Furthermore, depending on the content of the data, whether the ticket is inserted from the front,
Judge whether it is inserted from the rear, and read head 23,
The front and back sides of the ticket are determined according to which of 24 is read.

Further, the CPU 70 processes the content stored in the internal memory 70a according to the recording method and the input direction determined as described above,
The contents of the magnetic recording unit of the count card B, that is, data indicating the count card, date data, time data, departure station data, unit number data, section information, expiration date and remaining count data, and data indicating those count cards, Using the expiration date or the like, the determining unit 91 determines that the ticket is correct and is a count card.

Next, the CPU 70 determines whether or not the entry has been correctly made last time based on the supplied car number and entry data. That is, if the entry data is deleted corresponding to the last used ticket gate except for an unused card in the ticket gate, it is determined that the correct boarding is performed, and if the entrance data is not deleted, Judge illegal riding.

Then, when a correct ride is determined, the CPU 70 determines whether or not there is a remaining number of times. Further, if there is a remaining number of times as a result of this determination, the CPU 70
Using the write head 25 or 26, the date, time, departure station, car number, and entry data are recorded in the magnetic recording unit of the number card B, and the new remaining number with the current number of remaining times being "-1" is recorded. Record.

Thereafter, the contents of the magnetic recording unit of the count card B are read by the read head 27 or 28 and supplied to the CPU 70. Then, the CPU 70 checks whether or not the data recorded on the count card B is correct, and if the result of this check is correct, the thermal head 29 or 30 is used to enter the entrance information printing area 60b according to the above-described insertion direction. The date, time, departure station as entrance data, and the number of the ticket gate, that is, the number of the ticket gate, are printed in a visible state. At this time, the CPU 70 displays the remaining number on the display unit 5.

Then, the CPU 70 discharges the card B from the discharge port 3 while keeping the gates 4 and 9 open, that is, while permitting the passer. As a result, the user passes through the passage 11 and receives the number card B.

If there is no remaining number as a result of the remaining number determination, the CPU 70 flickers the remaining function 0 on the display unit 5.
In this case, the CPU 70 closes the gate 4 and discharges the card B from the discharge port 3 through the discharge port 3.

If the entry data is not erased by the CPU 70 and an illegal ride (use) is determined, the count card B is discharged from the discharge port 3 and the gate 4 is closed to prevent the passer from passing. At this time, the CPU 70 issues an alarm to another device for the attendant.

As a result, the attendant checks whether the arrival station data as entry data is printed in the exit information printing area 60c for the previous use of the returned number card B, and if the data is printed correctly, The date, time, departure station, and unit number are printed in the entrance information print area 60b of the number card B by a staff device (not shown), and the date, time, departure station, unit number, and entrance are printed on the magnetic recording unit. The data is recorded and the remaining number is updated to "-1", returned to the customer, and allowed to pass through the passage 11.

In addition, if the departure station data of the entry data is not recorded in the entrance information printing area 60c, the attendant performs a process for illegal boarding. In this case, both the attendant and the customer can visually check whether the arrival station data (entry data) has been recorded in the entry information printing area 60c of the previous use, so that the check for unauthorized riding can be done only by mechanical confirmation. They can be visually checked without any conflicts.

Next, a description will be given of getting off (entry) using the number card B in a state where the main body 1 is used as an automatic ticket gate device that performs entry work. Now, card B by the customer
Is inserted into the slot 2, the number of times that the card B
21 is conveyed in the direction of arrow a. Then, the number card B
Reaches the read heads 23 and 24 after being aligned by the alignment unit 22. At this time, when the back surface of the count card B, that is, the magnetic recording surface is the lower surface, the magnetic recording contents are read by the read head 23 and stored in the internal memory 70a. When the back surface of the number card B, that is, the magnetic recording surface is the upper surface, the magnetic recording contents are read by the read head 24 and stored in the internal memory 70a.

The CPU 70 analyzes the stored contents stored in the internal memory 70a, and determines the insertion of the count card B when the recording method is the F2F method and the recorded content corresponds to the count card.

In other words, if the pitch of the recording bits is narrow and the data is meaningful in every four bits in the longitudinal direction (every eight bits), it is determined to be the F2F method. Further, it is determined whether the ticket is inserted from the front or the rear according to the content of the data, and the reading heads 23 and 24 are determined.
The front and back sides of the ticket are determined according to which of the two is read.

Also, the CPU 70 processes the content stored in the internal memory 70a according to the recording method and the insertion direction determined as described above, so that the content of the magnetic recording unit of the count card B, that is, data indicating the count card, section information, expiration date, date The data, the time data, the departure station data, the machine number data, the remaining number data, and the entry data are read, and the data indicating the number card B, the expiration date, etc. It is determined that the card is a count card and that the vehicle is getting off within the section.

Next, the CPU 70 determines whether or not the last entry was correct based on the supplied car number and entry data. That is, when the entry data is added to the previous data (not deleted), it is determined that the correct riding is performed, and when the entry data is not added (deleted), the illegal Judge the ride.

If it is determined that the ride is correct, the CPU 70 records the contents of the magnetic recording unit, that is, the arrival station data and the car number data, using the write head 25 or 26 according to the insertion direction, and erases the entry data. I do. After this, the number card B
Is read by the read head 27 or 28 and supplied to the CPU 70. Then, the CPU 70 checks whether or not the data (updated) recorded in the magnetic recording unit is correct. If the result of this check is correct, the gates 4 and 9 are kept open, that is, the passage of the submitter is permitted. The number card B is discharged from the discharge port 3 as it is. At the time of this ejection, the CPU 70 prints the arrival station, the machine number, and the remaining number on the number card B using the thermal head 29 or 30.
As a result, the customer passes through the passage 11 and
Receive.

In the case where the entry data is not recorded according to the determination result of the CPU 70 and the illegal ride (use) is determined, the number card B is discharged from the discharge port 3 and the gate 4 is closed to prevent the passer from passing. . Also at this time
The CPU 70 issues an alarm to another device for the attendant.

As a result, the attendant checks whether the departure station data as entrance data is printed in the entrance information printing area 60b of the returned number card B, and if the data is correctly printed, the attendant With the device, the arrival station, the machine number, and the new balance are printed in the entry information printing area 60d of the number card B, and the remaining number data of the magnetic recording unit is updated, returned to the customer, 11
Allow the passage of.

In addition, when the departure station data of the entrance data is not recorded in the entrance information printing area 60b, the attendant performs a process for an illegal ride. In this case, the entrance information printing area 60
Both staff and passengers can visually check whether the date and departure station data (entrance data) are recorded in b, so that not only mechanical confirmation but also visual confirmation of illegal boarding can be confirmed, and both sides compete. Does not occur.

As described above, at the time of reading the magnetic information of each ticket, the recording method of the magnetic information is determined, and it is determined whether the card is a money card or a number card by this recording method. Alternatively, the number card and the regular ticket can be reliably distinguished.

The automatic ticket gate of the present invention can be applied not only to transportation such as railways, but also to entrance / exit systems at amusement parks, museums, and the like.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above in detail, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an automatic ticket gate device capable of reliably distinguishing a money card from a commuter pass.

[Brief description of the drawings]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a flowchart for explaining the operation at the time of entry and exit, and FIGS. 2 to 4 are diagrams schematically showing the entire structure. 5 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the internal mechanism, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a printing example of a money card, FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a recording example of a magnetic recording unit on the back of the money card, and FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of an electric circuit, and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a recording example of a magnetic recording unit on the back of a regular ticket. 2 ... Inlet, 3 ... Outlet, 4, 9 ... Gate, 5 ...
... display unit, 6 ... human detection unit, 7 ... dwarf judgment display unit,
8 ... Disabled person discount display part, 10 ... Staff switch, 11 ...
Passage, A: Amount card, B: Number card, 20, ...
... Conveying belt, 21 ... Conveying path, 23, 24, 27, 28 ... Read head, 25, 26 ... Write head, 29,30 ... Thermal head, 31, 32 ... Perforation detector, 33 ... … Perforated part, 70 …… CP
U, 88: Fare table, 91: Judgment unit.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Takao Oki 70, Yanagicho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa Pref. -162186 (JP, A)

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A commuter pass in which information indicating available section information is magnetically recorded at a first pitch and information including available amount data is provided at a second pitch different from the first pitch. An insertion slot into which a magnetically recorded amount card is inserted, reading means for reading information recorded on a commuter pass or an amount card inserted into the insertion port, and information read by the reading means. Determining means for determining whether or not the magnetically recorded information is recorded at the second pitch; and determining that the information magnetically recorded by the determining means is recorded at the second pitch. A determining means for determining that the amount card has been inserted, when determining that the amount card has been inserted, and subtracting the usage fee from the amount data of the amount card when determining that the amount card has been inserted; First processing means for updating the available amount data of the amount card; discharging the amount card updated with the available amount data in the first processing means; And a second processing means for permitting the passing of the customer who has input the information. 2. A commuter pass in which information indicating usable section information is magnetically recorded at a first pitch and information including available amount data is magnetically recorded at a second pitch narrower than the first pitch. An insertion slot into which a recorded amount card is inserted, reading means for reading information recorded on a commuter pass or an amount card inserted into the insertion port, and information read by the reading means. Determining means for determining whether or not magnetically recorded information is recorded at the second pitch; and determining that the magnetically recorded information is recorded at the second pitch. And a determining means for determining that the amount card has been inserted. When the determining means determines that the amount card has been inserted, the usage fee is subtracted from the amount data of the amount card. First processing means for updating the available amount data of the amount card, and discharging the amount card updated with the available amount data in the first processing means; And a second processing means for permitting the passing of the customer who has input the information. 3. A first ticket in which information indicating usable section information is magnetically recorded at a first pitch and information including usable amount data is different from the first pitch. An entry slot into which a second ticket magnetically recorded at the pitch of: is inserted; reading means for reading information magnetically recorded on the first or second ticket entered into the insertion port; Determining means for determining whether or not the magnetically recorded information is recorded at the second pitch, based on the information read by the reading means; and A determining means for determining that a second ticket has been inserted when it is determined that the second ticket has been recorded; and a second ticket having determined that the second ticket has been inserted by the determining means. Usage fee from the amount data of First processing means for deducting money and updating the usable amount data of the second ticket, and discharging the second ticket updated with the available amount data in the first processing means And a second passenger is permitted to pass the second ticket into the slot.
An automatic ticket gate, comprising: 4. A first ticket in which information indicating usable section information is magnetically recorded at a first recording density and information including usable amount data are different from the first recording density. An insertion slot into which a second ticket magnetically recorded at the second recording density is inserted, and reading for reading information magnetically recorded on the first or second ticket inserted into the insertion slot Means for judging whether or not the magnetically recorded information is recorded at the second recording density based on the information read by the reading means; and magnetically recorded by the judging means. When determining that information is recorded at the second recording density, determining means for determining that a second ticket has been inserted; and determining that the second ticket has been inserted by the determining means. Price data for the second ticket A first processing means for deducting the usage fee from the second ticket and updating the available price data of the second ticket; and a second ticket on which the available price data is updated by the first processing means. And a second passenger who passes the second ticket into the entrance is allowed to pass through.
An automatic ticket gate, comprising: