JP2783556B2 - Automatic ticket gate system - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Object of the Invention] (Industrial application field) The present invention relates to a use of an automatic ticket gate device in a transportation system such as a railway where passengers enter and exit using the automatic ticket gate device. The present invention relates to an automatic ticket gate system that allows entry and exit with a price card even when connected to a non-transportation facility.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, 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.

In addition, a ticket (same-day use ticket) can be purchased at a ticket vending machine using a prepaid card (payment in advance) 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 the user who has the amount and the card to purchase the same amount card and then purchase the same-day ticket twice, eliminating the need to always prepare small change. The benefits of this card were reduced.

In view of this, it has been conceived that the above-mentioned money card can be entered and entered directly through an automatic ticket gate in a range desired to be used, and does not require the trouble of purchasing a ticket with a ticket vending machine.

In this case, the entry data is assigned to the price card at the time of entry, and the entry data is assigned (deletion of the entry data) at the time of entry, thereby judging an unauthorized ride. That is, upon entry, by checking entry data (deletion of entry data), it is determined whether or not entry was correctly performed last time, and upon entry, by confirming entry data, whether entry was correctly performed last time. It is determined whether or not it is.

Therefore, it is considered to be used only for transportation that has automatic ticket gates at all entrances and exits, and can be used when connected to other transportation without automatic ticket gates. Did not.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) The present invention relates to a system in which a user enters and exits using an automatic ticket gate, even if the system is connected to a system that does not use an automatic ticket gate. There is a demand for a system that can perform entry, and in a system in which customers enter and exit using an automatic ticket gate, even if connected to a system that does not use an automatic ticket gate, entry using a recording medium, An object is to provide an automatic ticket gate system capable of participating.

[Configuration of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) The automatic ticket gate system of the present invention provides
When the use information of the recording medium on which the use information is recorded satisfies the passing condition of the aircraft and the entrance data indicating the entrance to the premises is not recorded, the entrance data is additionally recorded on the recording medium, A first ticket gate that permits the user to pass through the recording medium, and when the vehicle exits the premises, the usage information recorded on the recording medium satisfies the passage condition and the entrance data is recorded. A second ticket gate that erases the entry data and permits the user to pass through the recording medium, wherein the first ticket gate determines that the entry data is recorded on the recording medium. Determining means for determining, and blocking means for preventing a user of the recording medium from passing when the determining means determines that the entry data is recorded on the recording medium, further comprising the first ticket gate In machine An instruction input means for inputting an instruction for erasing the entrance data when it is determined that it is appropriate to delete the entrance data of the recording medium for which the entry data has been recorded; and an instruction by the instruction input means. Erasing means for erasing entry data recorded on the recording medium based on the input.

The automatic ticket gate system of the present invention, when entering the premises,
When the use information of the recording medium on which the use information is recorded satisfies the passing condition of the aircraft and the entrance data indicating the entrance to the premises is not recorded, the entrance data is additionally recorded on the recording medium, A first ticket gate that permits the user to pass through the recording medium, and when the vehicle exits the premises, the usage information recorded on the recording medium satisfies the passage condition and the entrance data is recorded. A second ticket gate that erases the entry data and permits the user to pass through the recording medium, and the second ticket gate determines that no entry data is recorded on the recording medium. Determining means for determining, and, when the determining means determines that no entry data is recorded on the recording medium, blocking means for preventing a user of the recording medium from passing therethrough; When the admission of a recording medium entry data is determined not to be recorded can be confirmed by, it is provided with a recording apparatus for recording compete information on the recording medium indicating the participation from the premises.

The automatic ticket gate method according to the present invention is characterized in that, at the time of exit from the premises, when the use information recorded on the recording medium satisfies the passage condition and entry data indicating entry into the premises is recorded, A ticket gate step of erasing data and permitting a user of the recording medium to pass, a first judging step of judging whether or not the use information of the recording medium satisfies a passage condition when entering the premises; A second determination step for determining whether or not the entry data is recorded when entering the vehicle, the use information of the recording medium satisfies the pass condition by the first determination step, and the second determination A permission step of additionally recording the entrance data on the recording medium when it is determined by the step that the entrance data is not recorded, and permitting a user of the recording medium to pass through When it is determined by the second determination step that the entry data is recorded on the recording medium, a blocking step for preventing a user from passing through the recording medium, and the entry data is recorded by the second determination step. When it is determined that it is appropriate to delete the entrance data of the recording medium that is determined to have been input, an input step of inputting an instruction to delete the entry data, based on the instruction input, There is provided an erasing step for erasing the entry data.

(Operation) According to a first aspect of the present invention, at the time of entering the premises, the use information of the recording medium on which the use information is recorded satisfies the passing condition of the machine and entry data indicating entry to the premises is recorded. If not, a first ticket gate that additionally records entry data on the recording medium and permits the user of the recording medium to pass through, and a use ticket recorded on the recording medium at the time of exit from the premises. When the information satisfies the passage condition and the entrance data is recorded, the entrance ticket is erased to permit the passage of the user of the recording medium, and the second ticket gate machine is configured to delete the entrance data. The first ticket gate determines that entry data is recorded on the recording medium, and when it is determined that the entry data is recorded on the recording medium, the passage of a user of the recording medium. Prevent Further, when it is determined that it is appropriate to delete the entry data of the recording medium for which it is determined that the entry data is recorded in the first ticket gate, an instruction to delete the entry data is inputted. The entry data recorded on the recording medium is deleted based on the instruction input.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, at the time of entrance to the premises, the use information of the recording medium on which the use information is recorded satisfies the passing condition of the machine, and no entry data indicating entry to the premises is recorded. When the entrance data is additionally recorded on the recording medium, the first ticket gate that permits the user of the recording medium to pass through, and the usage information recorded on the recording medium passes when entering from the premises. A second ticket gate that satisfies a condition and deletes the entry data when the entry data is recorded, and permits the user to pass through the recording medium. The ticket gate determines that no entry data is recorded on the recording medium, and when it is determined that the entry data is not recorded on the recording medium, prevents the user from passing through the recording medium. ,Up When entry of the recording medium is determined that entry data is not recorded in the second ticket gate is confirmed, it is obtained so as to record the participation information indicating the participation from the premises to the recording medium.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, when entry from the premises, when the usage information recorded on the recording medium satisfies the passage condition and entry data indicating entry to the premises is recorded, The data is erased to allow the user to pass the recording medium, and upon entering the premises, it is determined whether or not the usage information of the recording medium satisfies the passing conditions. It is determined whether or not data is recorded, and when it is determined that the use information of the recording medium satisfies the passage condition and the entrance data is not recorded, the entrance data is recorded on the recording medium. Additional recording, allowing the user of this recording medium to pass, and when it is determined by the above determination that the entrance data is recorded on the recording medium, blocking the user of the recording medium, When it is determined that it is appropriate to delete the entrance data of the recording medium for which it is determined that the entrance data has been recorded, the instruction input of this entry data erasing process is input, and based on this instruction input, The entry data recorded on the recording medium is deleted.

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, commuter passes, and price cards as tickets (recording media) (value tickets with a specified par value; prepaid card)
A, a slot into which a count card (coupon ticket having a predetermined par value) B is inserted, 3 is an inlet, an outlet from which each ticket to be inserted at the time of entry is discharged, 4 is an entry, a person who inserts a ticket at the time of entry. 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 exit, and 6 corresponds to the main unit 1 of each ticket gate device. It becomes a partition for distinguishing the passages 11 ...
A human detector that detects the passage of the user, 7 is a child determination display section that displays when a child is determined based on information read from tickets, and 8 is a discount for disabled people based on information read from tickets. , A gate for preventing entry of passers-by in the direction opposite to the traveling direction at the time of entry, and a staff switch for instructing recording of entry data (erasing of entry data) by a staff member. It is.

The attendant switch 10 is provided in a place that is not easily seen by the user, and the function of recording entry data (erasing entry data) is performed after operating the attendant switch 10, The processing is terminated when one card is inserted or when a certain time has elapsed.

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 on another opposing main body 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 slot 2, a positioning unit 22 for positioning each ticket, a read head 23 for reading magnetic information on a lower surface of each ticket, and reading magnetic information on an upper surface of each ticket. Read head
24, 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 a magnetic head written on the lower surface of each ticket by the write head 25 A read head 27 for reading information, a read head 28 for reading magnetic information written on the upper surface of each ticket by the write head 26, a thermal head 29 for printing on the lower surface of each ticket, and printing on the upper surface of each ticket A thermal head 30, a perforation detecting unit 31, 32 for detecting whether or not a perforation is opened at one end (end perpendicular to the conveying direction) or the other end of the card A or the number card B. A piercing portion 3 for piercing at one end (the end perpendicular to the transport direction) or the other end of a piercing indicating start of use and a used indicator on the card A or the number-of-times card B
3, a branch portion 34 is provided.

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

In addition, two bill collecting sections 35a and 35b are provided below the branching section 34.
Is provided, and a branching section
Tickets (used tickets) branched from the transport path 21 by 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.

A magnetic recording unit (not shown) made up of a magnetic barcode or the like is provided on the back surface of the money card A, and magnetic information (machine-readable information) recorded on the magnetic recording unit is provided. At the time of entry, data such as date, time, departure station (entrance location), entry data, and use number are recorded. At entry, arrival station (entry location), entry data (deletion of entry data), use number , A discount fee, the remaining amount (remaining amount), and the like, and data indicating an amount card and par value data are recorded in advance. The magnetic recording unit is magnetically recorded by, for example, the F2F method, is composed of eight rows of tracks, and four bits (8 bits) of each row have a meaning as one data.

FIG. 7 shows the structure of the count 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, the data is magnetically recorded by the F2F method, is composed of eight rows of tracks, and four bits (8 bits) of each row have a meaning as one data.

FIG. 8 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
A processing unit), 71 is an amplifier for amplifying the signal from the read head 23, 72 is an amplifier for amplifying the signal from the read head 24, and 73 is the entry data, date data, update data, A driver that drives according to recording data such as collected data, 74 is a driver that drives the write head 26 according to entry data, date data, update data, and recorded data such as collected data, and 75 is a driver that drives the read head 27. , An amplifier for amplifying the signal from the read head 28, and 77 and 78, respectively, the date, time, departure station, discount rate mark, arrival station, unit number, and The print control unit that drives the thermal heads 29 and 30 that prints the balance, or prints the date, time, departure station, arrival station, unit number, and remaining count on the count card B, 79, 80 Respectively solenoid 81,
A driver that excites 82 and drives 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, 85 is a display control unit that performs display control of the display 5, and 86 is a conveyor belt that conveys various kinds of bills to the conveyor path 21 in the direction of arrow a. The driver 88 for driving the transport mechanism 87, such as 20,..., Etc., is used for various entrance station data supplied from the CPU 70, and for use section data discounted or added according to usage time (daytime other than commuting time is discounted). Fare table, 89, 90 that stores the corresponding fare data
Is a driver for driving the gates 4 and 9 respectively, 91 is a determining unit for determining the validity of each ticket based on time data, departure station data, entrance data, date data, etc. supplied from the CPU 70, and 92 is a branching unit This is a driver for driving the 34.

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.

After the clerk switch 10 is turned on, the CPU 70 writes the writing head 25,
Alternatively, entry data is recorded (deletion of entry data) using 26.

A magnetic recording unit (not shown) composed of a magnetic barcode or the like is provided on the back of the above-mentioned ticket, regular ticket, and coupon ticket.
The data is magnetically recorded by the system, and is composed of eight rows of tracks, and one column (8 bits) has a meaning as one data. The recording pitch of the NRZ-1 system is wider than the recording pitch of the F2F system.

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, the boarding (entrance; ticket gate) by the money amount card A in a state where the main body 1 is used as an automatic ticket gate (first 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, after the amount card A is positioned by the positioning unit 22, the reading head 23,
Reach 24. 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 side of the money card A, that is, the magnetic recording surface is the upper surface, the magnetic recording contents are read by the reading bed 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 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 (first determination step).

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, when the entry data is deleted corresponding to the last used ticket gate device other than the card which is not used in the ticket gate device, it is determined that the correct boarding is performed, and the entrance data is not deleted (the entry data is not deleted). Is recorded), the overriding boarding (getting off at a station without an automatic ticket gate) is determined (the determining means of claim 1, the second determining step).

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
Record the date, time, departure station, car number, and entry data in the magnetic recording unit of the amount card A using 25 or 26 (permission step), and subtract the minimum section charge from the current remaining amount to the new amount. Record as a 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 outlet 3 while the gates 4 and 9 are open, that is, while permitting the passer to pass (permission step). 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.

The entry data has not been erased by the above CPU 70 (entrance data has been recorded), and the previous ride (use)
Is determined, the money card A is transported on the transport path 21, is discharged from the discharge port 3, and closes the gate 4 to prevent the input person from passing (blocking means, blocking step of claim 1). At this time, the CPU 70 outputs the alarm to a monitoring device (not shown) (an output unit according to claim 2).

As a result, the clerk calculates the amount (deficient amount) of the shortage fee for the previous use of the returned amount card A based on the declaration of the customer and the printed content of the ticket, and collects the calculated amount. I do.

For example, enter from Line A, Station A, and enter Line A, B, C, D
Station B, B station A, B station, without automatic ticket gate B
If you get off at line C station, the settlement process for line B (section fee from B station A to C station) is performed, but the minimum section fee for line A (for example, section charge from A station A to B station) Only) has been collected. This A line B station-B line A
The section fee to the station is collected as a shortage.

After collecting the collected amount, the clerk switch 10 is turned on (instruction input means of claim 1, input step), and then the amount card A is inserted from the input port 2. The entry data of the magnetic recording unit of the money card A is erased (recording entry data) using the write head 25 or 26 (claim 1).
After that, the paper is discharged from the discharge port 3 and returned to the user. In this case, the erasure of the entrance data may be confirmed by the read result of the read head 27 or 28.

Thereafter, the customer enters the amount card A into the slot 2 again to perform the above-described entrance operation.

In addition, at the time of the above-mentioned boarding determination, the arrival station data as entry data is not recorded in the entry information printing area 50c, so that both the attendant and the user can visually check, so that the checking of the boarding is mechanical. Not only confirmation but also visual confirmation,
There is no conflict between the two.

Next, the amount card A in a state where the main body 1 is used as an automatic ticket gate (second ticket gate) for performing entry work.
(Participation; collection of bills) 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 reading head
The magnetic recording content is read by 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 time which is clearly too long with respect to the standard predetermined travel 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 A ride is determined (determination means of claim 3).

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,
Delete entry data (add entry data). After this,
The contents of the magnetic recording unit of the money card A are read by the read head 27 or 28 and supplied to the CPU 70. Then C
The PU 70 checks whether the data (updated) recorded in the magnetic recording unit is correct, and if the result of this check is correct, the gates 4 and 9 are kept open, that is, while the passer is allowed to pass, The amount card A is discharged from the discharge port 3 (wicket step). At this time, the CPU 70 prints a new remaining amount on the amount card A using the thermal head 29 or 30. As a result, the customer passes through passage 11,
And the amount card A is received.

When the remaining amount is determined, if the amount is not enough as a result of the determination, the CPU 70 displays the value on the display unit 5 (displayed with a minus sign). In this case, the CPU 70 outputs the amount card A to the outlet 3
, And the gate 4 is closed to prevent the input person from passing. In addition, the CPU 40 uses the display unit 5 to provide a guide to the customer to have the money card A discharged and settle it at the checkout station.

If 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, so that the pass of the submitter is cleared. Block (claim 3
Blocking means). 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) With the device (recording device of claim 3), the arrival station, the car number, and the new balance are printed in the entry information printing area 50c of the money card A, and the remaining amount data and the like of the magnetic recording unit are updated. Return to the customer and allow passage 11

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, the number card B in a state where the main body 1 is used as an automatic ticket gate (first ticket gate) for performing an entry business.
The ride (entrance) by the vehicle will be described. Now, when the customer inserts the count card B into the slot 2, the count card B is transported on the transport path 21 in the direction of arrow a. Then, the frequency card B reaches the reading heads 23 and 24 after being positioned by the positioning 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 determination unit 91 determines that the ticket is correct and is a count card (first determination step).

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, when the entry data is deleted corresponding to the last used ticket gate except for the card which is not used in the ticket gate, it is determined that the correct boarding is performed, and the entrance data is not deleted (the entry data is not deleted). Is recorded), it is determined that the passenger is going over the vehicle (the determining unit of claim 1, the second determining step).

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 count card B (permission step), and the current remaining count is set to "-".
Record the number of new remaining 1s.

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 with the gates 4 and 9 opened, that is, with the passage of the input person permitted (permission step). 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 number 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 (permission step).

If the entry data has not been erased by the CPU 70 and the previous ride (use) has been determined,
Is discharged from the discharge port 3 and the gate 4 is closed to block the passage of the thrower (blocking means, blocking step of claim 1). At this time, the CPU 70 outputs the alarm to a monitoring device (not shown) (an output unit according to claim 2).

As a result, the attendant confirms that the card B was returned the last time without getting through the automatic ticket gate (at a station on another line), and after this confirmation, turns on the attendant switch 10 (claim). (1) Instruction input means, input step), and then the number card B is inserted from the insertion port 2. The entry data of the magnetic recording unit of the card B is erased (recording entry data) using the write head 25 or 26 (claim 1).
After that, the paper is discharged from the discharge port 3 and returned to the user. In this case, the erasure of the entrance data may be confirmed by the read result of the read head 27 or 28.

Thereafter, the user enters the number card B again into the slot 2 to perform the above-described entrance operation.

Next, the number card B in a state where the main body 1 is used as an automatic ticket gate (second ticket gate) for performing entry work
Will be described. Now, when the customer inserts the count card B into the slot 2, the count card B is transported on the transport path 21 in the direction of arrow a. Then, the frequency card B reaches the reading heads 23 and 24 after being positioned by the positioning 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 A ride is determined (determination means of claim 3).

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 passing of the submitter is permitted. The number-of-times card B is discharged from the discharge opening 3 while keeping the state (gate ticketing step). 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 passage 11,
And the number card B is received.

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. (Prevention means of claim 3). At this time, the CPU 70 outputs the alarm to a monitoring device (not shown).

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 The device (the recording device of claim 3) prints the arrival station, the machine number, and the new balance in the exit information printing area 60c of the number card B, and updates the remaining number data of the magnetic recording unit. ,
Return to the customer and allow passage 11

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.

In the case of a ticket, a commuter pass, or a coupon, the same processing is performed as in the case of the amount card A or the coupon card B.

As described above, in a transportation system where passengers enter and exit using an automatic ticket gate, if they are connected to a transportation system that does not use an automatic ticket gate, they will enter using the price card with the automatic ticket gate. If you get off without passing through the automatic ticket gate, the next time you use it, that is, when you enter with the automatic ticket gate, it will be judged, and after collecting the insufficient amount, the clerk switch will be turned on, The entry data is erased (recording of entry data), and then a normal entry operation is performed. Also, in the case where it is determined that the number of cards does not pass through the automatic ticket gate, the entry data on the number of cards is erased (recording of the entry data) by turning on a clerk switch, and then a normal entry operation is performed. It was made. As a result, even when connected to a transportation system that does not use an automatic ticket gate, entry and participation can be performed with a price card and a frequency card.The automatic ticket gate of the present invention can be used only for transportation such as railways. Instead, the present invention can be applied to an entrance / exit system for an amusement park, a museum or the like.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above in detail, according to the present invention, in a system in which a user enters and exits using an automatic ticket gate,
Even when the system is connected to a system that does not use an automatic ticket gate, it is possible to provide an automatic ticket gate system that allows entry and exit with a recording medium.

[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, FIGS. 2 to 4 are perspective views schematically showing the entire configuration, FIG. 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 printing example of a count card, and FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a configuration of an electric circuit. It is a block diagram shown in FIG. 1. Automatic ticket gate device 2. Input port 3. Output port
4, 9 gate, 5 display unit, 6 human detection unit
7 ... Children's judgment display section, 8 ... Disabled person discount display section, 10 ...
... Staff switch, 11 ... Aisle, A ... Amount card, B ...
… Count card, 20, ...… Convey belt, 21… Convey path,
23, 24, 27, 28 ... read head, 25, 26 ... write head, 29, 30 ... thermal head, 31, 32 ... perforation detector, 33 ... perforation section, 70 ... CPU, 88 ...... Fare table, 9
1 ... Judgment unit.

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. When entering the premises, if the use information of the recording medium on which the use information is recorded satisfies the passing condition of the aircraft and no entry data indicating entry into the premises is recorded, Record additional entry data on a recording medium,
A first ticket gate that permits a user to pass through the recording medium, and at the time of exit from the premises, usage information recorded on the recording medium satisfies a passage condition and the entrance data is recorded. A second ticket gate that erases the entrance data and permits the user to pass through the recording medium, and wherein the first ticket gate records that the entrance data is recorded on the recording medium. Determining means for determining, and blocking means for preventing a user of the recording medium from passing when the determining means determines that the entrance data is recorded on the recording medium, further comprising: Instruction input means for inputting an instruction to delete the entry data when it is determined that it is appropriate to delete the entry data of the recording medium for which the entry data is determined to be recorded by the machine; and And an erasing means for erasing entrance data recorded on the recording medium based on an instruction input by the means. 2. The automatic ticket gate system according to claim 1, further comprising a monitoring device for monitoring an operation state of the first ticket gate, wherein the first ticket gate is configured such that entry data is recorded on the recording medium by the determination means. 2. The automatic ticket gate system according to claim 1, further comprising an output unit that outputs a warning to the monitoring device when it is determined that the ticket is present. 3. When entering the premises, if the use information of the recording medium on which the use information is recorded satisfies the passage condition of the aircraft and no entry data indicating entry into the premises is recorded, Record additional entry data on a recording medium,
A first ticket gate that permits a user to pass through the recording medium, and at the time of exit from the premises, usage information recorded on the recording medium satisfies a passage condition and the entrance data is recorded. A second ticket gate that erases the entry data and permits the user to pass through the recording medium, wherein the second ticket gate determines that no entry data is recorded on the recording medium. Determining means for determining, and blocking means for preventing a user of the recording medium from passing when the determining means determines that no entry data is recorded on the recording medium, further comprising: When the entry of a recording medium that has been determined to have no entry data recorded on the machine has been confirmed,
A recording device for recording entry information indicating entry from the premises on a recording medium; and an automatic ticket gate system comprising: 4. When the use information recorded on the recording medium satisfies the passage condition and entry data indicating entry into the premises is recorded at the time of entry from the premises,
A ticket gate step of erasing the entry data and permitting a user of the recording medium to pass therethrough, and a first determination step of judging whether or not the use information of the recording medium satisfies a passage condition when entering the premises. A second determination step of determining whether or not the entry data is recorded when entering the premises; and the use information of the recording medium satisfies a passage condition by the first determination step; When it is determined by the second determination step that the entrance data is not recorded, the entrance data is additionally recorded on the recording medium, and a permission step of permitting a user of the recording medium to pass through, When it is determined that the entry data is recorded on the recording medium by the determining step of 2, the blocking step of blocking the user from passing the recording medium; When it is determined that it is appropriate to delete the entry data of the recording medium for which the entry data is determined to be recorded by the step, an input step of inputting an instruction to delete the entry data; and And an erasing step of erasing the entry data recorded on the recording medium.