JP3820345B2 - Mobile - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention relates to a mobile device having a function of a cellular phone, an automatic ticket gate, a function of passing through a gate such as a theater or a movie theater, a door of a hotel room, and a function of charge settlement processing.
[0002]
[Prior art]
With the progress of mobile communication technology, mobile phones have become more and more lightweight and smaller, and now they can send and receive data as well as voice calls.
[0003]
On the other hand, there are almost automatic ticket gates installed at ticket gates at stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area, etc., and whether or not the conditions for passing are met by reading magnetic data stored in magnetic tickets and commuter passes The doors are controlled to open and close to prevent passengers from entering and exiting. In addition, prepaid cards and credit cards that pay in exchange for cash are widely used for magnetic cards, and you can purchase tickets, commuter passes, etc. with these magnetic cards, or use the cards directly to pass through automatic ticket gates. Some things can be done. Furthermore, in recent years, automatic ticket gates using non-contact IC cards have been proposed. In addition, an IC card that can increase the remaining amount is used instead of a magnetic card.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Conventional mobile phones are generally used only for voice calls or data transmission / reception functions, and are held separately from commuter passes and prepaid cards for ticket gates. In addition, when a non-contact IC card is used so as to have a function of a prepaid card that replaces an automatic ticket gate or a magnetic card, the IC card itself does not have a display section, so the commuter pass contents, boarding history, or prepaid card The remaining amount of money cannot be displayed easily. Further, in order to increase the number of non-contact type IC cards as prepaid cards, it is necessary to use equipment provided in a station or the like. If many cell phones possess the functions of automatic ticket gates or prepaid cards using non-contact IC cards, there is no need to possess them separately, and they are stored on the card in the display unit of the cell phone. Data can be displayed, and using the data communication function of the mobile phone, it is possible to renew commuter passes, issue designated tickets, appropriate prepaid cards, and increase balances.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and not only can perform voice communication and data transmission / reception, but can pass through a gate such as a ticket gate by non-contact processing and has a function of a prepaid card. It is an object to provide a mobile device that can display a history of passage, balance, etc., and can update commuter passes, issue designated tickets, etc., appropriate prepaid cards, or increase balances.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a voice call function via a communication network. Send and receive data to and from the railway operator's server Data communication function and Displays characters entered in the key operation unit, menus for selection, or received data Used for mobile phone unit with data display function and gate processing device for gate control It has a memory that has a commuter pass content storage area, a boarding history storage area, and a prepaid balance storage area A card communication unit for sending and receiving data to and from a contactless card; , Was provided integrally The mobile phone unit accesses the railway operator's server via a communication network, and performs data communication for renewing commuter passes, issuing designated tickets, appropriating prepaid cards, and increasing charges. The gate processing device is configured to write the data to the non-contact card via the card communication unit, and the gate processing device is an automatic ticket checker or an automatic checkout machine used by switching on the mobile phone unit side during the checkout process. In addition to controlling the reading and writing of the data of the contactless card, the gate part is controlled. It is characterized by being.
[0007]
In the invention according to claim 2, the voice call function and the communication network are used. Send and receive data to and from the railway operator's server Data communication function and Displays characters entered in the key operation unit, menus for selection, or received data A mobile phone unit having a data display function and an antenna for reading and writing data without contact with a gate processing device for gate control, and a gate via the antenna Read / write data to / from the processing device and send / receive data to / from the mobile phone unit It has a memory that has a commuter pass content storage area, a boarding history storage area, and a prepaid balance storage area A gate control unit formed in a small card type is incorporated in the mobile phone unit through a connector so as to be freely mounted. The mobile phone unit accesses the railway operator's server via a communication network, and performs data communication for renewing commuter passes, issuing designated tickets, appropriating prepaid cards, and increasing charges. The gate processing unit is an automatic ticket checker or an automatic settlement machine used by switching on the mobile phone unit side during the settlement process, and writes the data to the memory of the gate control unit. Controls the reading and writing of data and controls the gate part It is characterized by being.
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to an illustrated embodiment. 1 to 3 are diagrams for explaining a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of a mobile device, a contactless card, and a gate processing device. FIG. 2 is a network configuration. FIG. 3 and FIG. 3 are diagrams for explaining the memory area of the contactless card.
[0017]
In these drawings, in this embodiment, the mobile device 10, the non-contact type card 30 composed of an IC card that can read and write data in a non-contact manner, and the data written in the non-contact type card 30 are shown. A mobile communication network 1 including a mobile device 10 includes a gate processing device 40 that performs opening / closing control of a door by determining whether or not conditions for reading and passing are satisfied and writing necessary data. The base station 2, the exchange 3, the information transfer system 4, the gateway 5 and the like are issued to the mobile communication network 1 in the contactless card 30 used for the gate processing device 40. Trains for renewal and renewal, issuance of designated tickets, appropriation of prepaid cards, accumulation of charges, and management of data related to prepaid cards Server 7 and database 8 vendors and the like are connected to the communication network 6 connected.
[0018]
The mobile device 10 has a function capable of normal voice communication, a function of transmitting / receiving data to / from the server 7 via the mobile communication network 1 and the communication network 6, and a mobile phone unit 11 having a data display function. And a card communication unit 25 that reads out data from the contactless card 30 and writes data to the contact card 30 and transmits and receives data to and from the mobile phone unit 11. ing.
[0019]
The cellular phone unit 11 includes an antenna 12, a radio transmission / reception unit 13, a voice conversion circuit 14, a speaker 15, a microphone 16, a message communication unit 17, a key operation unit 18, a display unit 19, a memory 20, a control unit 21, and the like. . The radio transmission / reception unit 13 converts the transmission data input from the voice conversion circuit 14 or the message communication unit 17 into a transmission signal having a predetermined radio frequency for radio transmission to the base station 2 and transmits the transmission signal from the antenna 12. The frequency of the received signal received from the base station 2 by the antenna 12 is converted and output to the voice conversion circuit 14 or the message communication unit 17. The voice conversion circuit 14 includes a codec unit and a time division connection processing unit for voice conversion (not shown), outputs the received voice signal to the speaker 15, and uses the voice input from the microphone 16 as a transmission signal as the radio transmission / reception unit 13. Output to. The message communication unit 17 organizes a request for information for the mobile communication network 1 or the server 7 into a transmission signal and transmits it to the wireless transmission / reception unit 13, and receives a response to the request from the wireless transmission / reception unit 13 to display the display unit 19. This is the part that performs processing for output to the. The key operation unit 18 is a part that includes keys for various operations, keys for inputting characters and alphanumeric characters, and the like. The display unit 19 includes a liquid crystal display for monochrome or color display, and is a part for displaying characters input by the key operation unit 18, a menu for selection, or received data. The memory 20 is a part that temporarily stores data read from the contactless card 30 or inquired of the database 8 or data to be written to the contactless card 30. The control unit 21 is a part that controls the above-described units and controls transmission / reception data, control data, and the like.
[0020]
The card communication unit 25 includes an interface circuit 26, a card communication control unit 27, an antenna 28, and the like. The card communication control unit 27 performs communication control for reading data from the non-contact card 30 and writing data to the non-contact card 30 by wireless coupling between the antenna 28 and the antenna 31 of the non-contact card 30. The part to do. The interface circuit 26 is a circuit between the control unit 21 of the mobile phone unit 11 and the card communication control unit 24 for transmitting / receiving data to be written or read.
[0021]
The contactless card 30 is a standardized IC card having a structure in which a circuit is provided on a substrate (not shown) housed in a thin card-like case and sealed, and includes an antenna 31 and a communication control unit 32. , A card control unit 33, a memory 34, etc., and in response to wireless non-contact transmission (calling) from the gate processing device 40 or the mobile device 10, processing is started and data is stored. Necessary data is transmitted to the processing device 40 or the mobile device 10. The antenna 31 is a coil suitable for wireless coupling with the antenna 41 of the gate processing device 40 and the antenna 28 of the card communication unit 25. The communication control unit 32 is a part that controls transmission / reception of data between the gate processing device 40 and the mobile device 10 via the antenna 31. The memory 34 stores a routine for performing processing for calling the gate processing device 40 and the mobile device 10, and has a commuter pass content storage area, a boarding / exit history storage area, and a prepaid balance storage area as shown in FIG. . The commuter pass content storage area stores data such as usage period, validity period, commuter pass fee, etc., and the boarding history storage area stores data such as usage date and boarding station name as boarding / exiting history, and a prepaid balance storage area Stores data such as the payment date, the payment amount, and the balance and final balance for each usage date. The card control unit 33 is a part that executes processing such as reading or writing of data by a routine stored in the memory 34.
[0022]
The gate processing device 40 is, for example, an automatic ticket gate that controls a ticket gate of a station, and includes an antenna 41, a card reader / writer 42, an interface circuit 43, a control unit 44, a memory 45, a gate unit 46, and the like. . The card reader / writer 42 performs control for reading data in the non-contact card 30 and writing data in the non-contact card 30 by wireless coupling between the antenna 41 and the antenna 31 of the non-contact card 30. Part. The interface circuit 43 is a circuit between the card reader / writer 42 and the control unit 44 for transmitting / receiving data to be written or read. The memory 45 is a part for storing a routine for controlling the gate unit 46, a routine for calculating a charge, a temporary calculation result, and the like. The gate unit 46 is a door, a guidance display unit, an indicator lamp, a speaker, or the like whose opening / closing is controlled by the control unit 44. The control unit 44 is a part that performs data processing such as calculating a charge by determining whether or not the vehicle can pass through a routine stored in the memory 45 and controlling the gate unit 46.
[0023]
Next, usage examples of the mobile device 10 and the non-contact card 30 having the above-described configuration will be described. First, the non-contact type card 30 is purchased as a commuter pass, a prepaid card, or both at a purchase window of a railway company or the like. Therefore, when purchased for the first time, the use section and the valid period are set in advance for the commuter pass, and the use amount is set in advance for the prepaid card. The mobile device 10 can set whether the contactless card 30 can be used as a commuter pass or a prepaid card.
[0024]
Next, when the contactless card 30 is used to pass through the ticket gate, if the contactless card 30 is held over the communication area provided with the antenna 41 of the gate processing device 40, the gate processing is performed. Communication is started by wireless coupling between the antenna 41 of the device 40 and the antenna 31 of the non-contact card 30, and the card reader / writer 42 reads the data of the non-contact card 30 and sends it to the control unit 44 via the interface circuit 43. take in. The control unit 44 determines that the card is correct based on the captured data, determines the use section and valid period in the case of a commuter pass, determines the boarding section and balance in the case of a prepaid card, and passes. The gate unit 46 is controlled based on whether or not the possible condition is satisfied, and a charge calculation is performed. When the passage condition is satisfied, the door of the gate portion 46 is opened, and a predetermined display is displayed on the guidance display portion so that the passage can be made. Subsequently, the control unit 44 transmits the write data to the card reader / writer 42 via the interface circuit 43, and the card reader / writer 42 transmits it to the non-contact type card 30 via the antenna 41. This write data is received by the communication control unit 32 via the antenna 31 of the non-contact card 30 and is taken into the card control unit 33 and written in a predetermined area of the memory 34. That is, in the case of a commuter pass, the boarding / exiting station name is stored in the boarding / exiting history storage area together with the date, and in the case of a prepaid card, the boarding / exiting station name is stored in the boarding / exiting history storage area together with the date, and the settled balance is prepaid. Stored in the card balance storage area. In the contactless card 30, for example, the contactless card 30 stores only a certain limited number of cases, such as the newest 20 cases, and the gate processing device 40 reads more than that from the contactless card 30. Each time the day ends, the data is sent to the server 7 via the network and stored in the database 8. Therefore, in the display of the boarding / alighting history in the prepaid card in the mobile device 10 to be described later, the mobile device 10 makes an inquiry to the railway operator database 8 via the network.
[0025]
Next, when the mobile device 10 reads the data of the non-contact type card 30 for display or the like, the card 10 is placed in the communication area where the antenna 28 of the card communication unit 25 is provided. Communication is started by wireless coupling between the antenna 28 of the communication unit 25 and the antenna 31 of the non-contact card 30. Then, the data read from the memory 34 by the card control unit 33 of the contactless card 30 is transmitted from the communication control unit 32 via the antenna 31, and the transmitted data is transmitted via the antenna 28 of the card communication unit 25. The data is received by the card communication control unit 27, taken into the control unit 21 of the mobile phone unit 11 through the interface circuit 26, and stored in the memory 20. When data stored in the memory 20 is written to the non-contact card 30 in advance by accessing the railway operator's server 7 such as commuter pass renewal, prepaid card addition or designated ticket issuance. Similarly, when the non-contact card 30 is provided with the antenna 28 of the card communication unit 25 and is held in the communication area, the communication is started, and the data read from the memory 20 by the control unit 21 is communicated via the interface circuit 26 to the card communication. This data is transmitted from the card communication control unit 27 via the antenna 28, and the transmitted data is received by the communication control unit 32 via the antenna 31 of the non-contact card 30, The data is taken into the control unit 21 and stored in the memory 34.
[0026]
Next, an example of data transmission / reception and display example of commuter pass update in the contactless card 30 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of data transmission / reception for commuter pass update, and FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a display example on a mobile device for commuter pass update.
[0027]
First, as shown in FIG. 4, when power is turned on at the mobile device 10 side, authentication is performed with the mobile communication network 1 according to a predetermined procedure. Next, when a menu formed in a hierarchy is displayed on the display unit 19 of the mobile device 10 and a menu for commuter pass update is selected by operating the key operation unit 18, mobile communication is performed from the mobile device 10 side. The hierarchical menu narrowing data is transmitted to the network 1. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, when “commuter pass” is selected on the selection screen of “own phone number”, “sound related function”, “commuter pass” in the initial menu, Move to the menu for “Display commuter pass”, and select “Renew commuter pass” here to move to the menu for commuter pass update and to the screen for entering the update start date. To do.
[0028]
Next, as shown in FIG. 4, when the update start date is input on the mobile device 10 side, the data is transmitted to the mobile communication network 1, and then the state transitions to the prompt state of the update period that prompts input of the update period. . Next, when the renewal period is input in the mobile device 10, the data is transmitted to the mobile communication network 1 side and further transmitted to the server 7 such as a railway operator of the communication network 6. Data is returned to the mobile communication network 1. Subsequently, when the mobile communication network 1 transmits a payment method confirmation request to the mobile device 10 side, and the mobile device 10 transmits a response confirming the payment method, the mobile communication network 1 moves the request for the password. Transmit to the machine 10 side. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, when [120715] indicating July 15, 2000, for example, is input as the start date on the screen for inputting the update start date, the next update period is input “1 month ”,“ 3 months ”, and“ 6 months ”. If, for example, 6 months is selected as the update period, after confirming a payment method (not shown), the screen shifts to a screen for entering a personal identification number. As a payment method, for example, a bank withdrawal registered in advance or a payment included in a telephone charge is selected.
[0029]
Next, as shown in FIG. 4, when the mobile phone 10 inputs the password and transmits the data, the mobile communication network 1 determines that the password is correct and confirms the authentication with the server 7. Forward. The server 7 that has received the authentication confirmation performs a process of issuing an updated commuter pass and transmits the data to the mobile communication network 1. The mobile communication network 1 that has received the commuter pass issuance notifies the mobile device 10 of issuance of an updated commuter pass. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, after entering and transmitting a personal identification number, the mobile communication network 1 sends a renewal commuter pass issuance notification. For example, “From July 15, 2000 to 2001 "Updated until March 14". The mobile device 10 that has received the issuance notification temporarily stores the data related to the issuance of the updated commuter pass in the memory 20 under the control of the control unit 21 of the mobile phone unit 11, and then the contactless card according to the above procedure. The commuter pass is updated by writing in the memory 34 of 30.
[0030]
Next, a display example of the commuter pass contents and the balance of the prepaid card in the mobile device 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a display example of commuter pass contents, and FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a balance of a prepaid card.
[0031]
In order to display the contents of the commuter pass, the mobile device 10 reads the commuter pass contents from the non-contact card 30 in advance according to the above procedure and stores them in the memory 20. Next, when “commuter pass” is selected in the initial menu displayed on the display unit 19 and “display commuter pass” is selected in the next menu, the control unit 21 of the mobile phone unit 11 reads the contents of the commuter pass from the memory 20. Is displayed on the display unit 19, for example, “commuting 6 months Kokubunji ← → Shinjuku from March 13 to 12.9.12 54440 yen 12.3.31”. As a result, the commuting period between Kokubunji and Shinjuku for 6 months is valid from March 13, 2000 to September 12, 2000, and the commuter pass price is 54440 yen, March 13, 2000 You can know that you purchased.
[0032]
In order to display the balance of the prepaid card, the mobile device 10 reads the prepaid balance from the non-contact card 30 in advance and stores it in the memory 20 as described above. Next, when “prepaid card” is selected in the initial menu displayed on the display unit 19 and “balance information” is selected in the next menu, the control unit 21 of the mobile phone unit 11 displays the balance of the prepaid card from the memory 20. For example, “prepaid card balance ¥ 3080” is displayed on the display 19. Thereby, it can be known that the balance of the prepaid card is 3080 yen.
[0033]
Next, a data transmission / reception data display example and display example using the prepaid card in the contactless card 30 of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of data transmission / reception of a boarding history of a prepaid card, and FIG.
[0034]
Since only a certain limited number such as the 20 most recent cases are stored in the boarding / exiting history area of the memory 34 of the non-contact card 30, the server 7 is inquired for the display. First, as shown in FIG. 5, when power is turned on on the mobile device 10 side, authentication is performed with the mobile communication network 1 according to a predetermined procedure. Next, when a hierarchical menu is displayed on the display unit 19 of the mobile device 10 and a menu for a prepaid card boarding / exiting history is selected by operating the key operation unit 18, the hierarchical level is transferred from the mobile device 10 to the mobile communication network 1. Menu narrowing data is transmitted, and then the mobile communication network 1 accesses the server 7 of the railway operator, and queries the database 8 for the boarding / exiting history. The server 7 reads the requested boarding / exiting history information from the database 8 and transmits it to the mobile communication network 1. The mobile communication network 1 that has received the boarding / alighting history information from the server 7 processes the request information into data suitable for display on the mobile device 10 and transfers it. The mobile device 10 that has received the request information temporarily stores data related to the boarding / exiting history in the memory 20 under the control of the mobile phone unit 21 and then causes the display unit 19 to display the data. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, when “prepaid card” is selected in the initial menu displayed on the display unit 19, and “getting on / off history” is selected in the menu displayed next, the server 7 as described above. Data relating to the corresponding boarding / alighting history of the database 8 is stored in the memory 20, and the data is read by the control unit 21 and displayed on the display unit 19. For example, the date of use, the name of the boarding station, the advance amount, the name of the boarding station, and the balance are displayed in order, and when the prepaid card fee is increased, the date of payment, The deposit amount and balance are displayed. In the display example, for example, “4/20” indicates that the use date is April 20 in the parts corresponding to “Monday”, “Boarding station”, “Leading”, “Getting off station”, “Balance”, respectively. ”,“ Shinjuku ”as the boarding station name,“ 13 ”indicating the advance amount of 13 yen,“ Tokyo ”as the name of the disembarking station,“ 481 ”indicating 481 yen as the balance, etc. “4/25 Deposit 500 619” is displayed, indicating that the balance has reached 619 yen after deposit. Thereby, the boarding / alighting history and balance by a prepaid card can be known.
[0035]
According to the above configuration, the mobile device 10 includes not only the mobile phone unit 11 having a function capable of normal voice communication, a function of transmitting / receiving data, and a function of displaying data, but also the gate processing device 40. Since the non-contact card 30 that can be used as a commuter pass or prepaid card is integrally provided with a card communication unit 25 that can read and write in the same non-contact manner, the mobile device 10 and the non-contact card 30 are carried together to check the ticket gate. When passing through the mouth or the like, the non-contact card 30 can be used to open the door of the gate processing device 40 and pass through. Further, when it is desired to know the contents of the commuter pass or the prepaid balance of the non-contact type card 30, the communication can be performed by holding the non-contact type card 30 in the communication area where the antenna 28 of the card communication unit 25 of the mobile device 10 is provided. The data stored in the memory 34 of the contactless card 30 is read out, temporarily stored in the memory 20 of the mobile phone unit 11, and the control unit 21 can read the data from the memory 20 and display it on the display unit 19. Therefore, commuter pass contents or prepaid balance can be easily known at any time. Further, by using the data transmission / reception function of the mobile phone unit 11, the database 8 that manages the data on the boarding / exiting history is managed for each prepaid card via the server 8 from the mobile communication network 1 and the communication network 6, Since the data of the boarding / exiting history can be stored in the memory 20 of the mobile device 10 and this data can be read and displayed on the display unit 19 by the control unit 21, it is possible to easily know the boarding history of the prepaid card together with the balance at that time. it can. In addition, when renewing commuter passes, issuing designated tickets, appropriating or accumulating prepaid cards, the mobile device 10 accesses the server 8 via the mobile communication network 1 and the communication network 6 to update or issue tickets or It is possible to allocate and add data, temporarily store the data in the memory 20 of the mobile device 10, and write the data in the memory 34 of the non-contact data 30. Even if you do not use it, you can easily renew commuter passes, issue designated tickets, appropriate prepaid cards, or add more. Therefore, in the mobile device 10 of the present embodiment, not only can a voice call and data be transmitted / received, but also the contactless card 30 having a function of a commuter pass or prepaid card for passing through a gate such as a ticket gate without contact. By providing a card communication unit 25 that can read and write data, it is possible to display commuter pass contents, gate passage history, balance, etc., commuter pass renewal, designated ticket issuance, prepaid card appropriation and balance It becomes easy to add more.
[0036]
10 and 11 are diagrams for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of a mobile device and a gate processing apparatus. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a network configuration. In addition, the part corresponding to 1st Embodiment attaches the same code | symbol, and abbreviate | omits detailed description.
[0037]
In these drawings, in the present embodiment, the mobile communication network 1 including the mobile device 50 and the gate processing device 40 similar to that of the first embodiment and including the mobile device 50 is similarly used in the railway business. It is connected to a communication network 6 to which a server 7 such as a person and a database 8 are connected.
[0038]
The mobile device 50 includes a mobile phone unit 51 in which an antenna 52 is integrally provided with the same function as in the first embodiment, and a gate control unit 53 that is connected to the mobile phone unit 51 by a connector or the like and is incorporated. It has.
[0039]
In addition to having the same parts as in the first embodiment, the cellular phone unit 51 is integrally provided with an antenna 52 for transmitting and receiving data to and from the gate processing device 40 by wireless coupling. The gate control unit 53 is, for example, a small card provided with an integrated circuit having a size of about 20 mm × 25 mm, and includes an interface circuit 54, a card control unit 55, a communication control unit 56, a memory 57, and the like. When incorporated in 51, the interface circuit 54 is connected to the control unit 21 of the mobile phone unit 51 via the connector 58, and the communication control unit 56 is connected to the connector 59 via the antenna 52 provided in the mobile phone unit 51. It has become so. The communication control unit 56 starts processing in response to wireless non-contact transmission (calling) from the gate processing device 40 by wireless coupling between the antenna 52 and the antenna 41 of the gate processing device 40 and data. This is the part that controls the transmission and reception. The antenna 52 is a coil suitable for wireless coupling with the antenna 41 of the gate processing device 40 similar to the non-contact card 30 in the first embodiment. The memory 57 stores a routine for performing processing for calling the gate processing device 40, and has a commuter pass content storage area, a boarding / exiting history storage area, and a prepaid balance storage area similar to those in the first embodiment. The interface circuit 58 is a circuit between the control unit 21 of the mobile phone unit 51 and the card control unit 55 for transmitting / receiving data to be written or read. In addition, the communication network 6 which connected the processor 40 for mobiles, the mobile communication network 1, the server 7, and the database 8 is the same as that of 1st Embodiment.
[0040]
According to the above configuration, the mobile device 50 not only includes the mobile phone unit 51 having a function capable of normal voice communication, a function of transmitting and receiving data, and a function of displaying data, but also includes a gate processing device 40. Since the gate control unit 53, which is a small card that can be used without contact as a commuter pass or prepaid card, is detachably connected to the mobile phone unit 51 via the connectors 58 and 59, the mobile unit 50 is used. The gate of the processing apparatus 40 for gates can be opened and passed. Further, when it is desired to know the contents of the commuter pass or the prepaid balance of the gate control unit 53, communication with the gate control unit 53 is started by the operation of the key operation unit 18 of the mobile phone unit 51, and the card control unit 55 reads out from the memory 57. Data is taken into the control unit 21 via the interface circuit 54 and temporarily stored in the memory 20, and the control unit 21 can read out the data from the memory 20 and display it on the display unit 19. You can know at any time. Further, as in the first embodiment, the data transmission / reception function of the mobile phone unit 51 is used to query the database 8 from the mobile communication network 1 and the communication network 6 via the server 8 and display on the display unit 19. Therefore, the boarding / alighting history of the prepaid card can be easily known together with the balance at that time. In addition, when renewing a commuter pass, issuing a designated ticket, appropriating or stacking prepaid cards, the mobile device 50 accesses the server 8 via the mobile communication network 1 and the communication network 6 to update or issue a ticket or Use the equipment installed at the station or the railway operator's window to temporarily store and store the data in the memory 20 of the mobile device 50 and write the data to the memory 57 of the gate control unit 53 Even if you don't, you can easily renew commuter passes, issue designated tickets, appropriate prepaid cards, or add more. In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the antenna 52 portion of the function corresponding to the non-contact card 30 is integrally provided in the mobile phone unit 51 of the mobile device 50, and other functions are provided. Since the small card is incorporated as the gate control unit 53 so as to be attachable to the mobile phone unit 51 via the connectors 58 and 59, the same thing as the first embodiment can be achieved by possessing only the mobile device 50. Become. The gate control unit 53 composed of such a small card is purchased as a commuter pass, a prepaid card, or both at a purchase window of a railway company or the like. Therefore, when purchased for the first time, as in the contactless card 30 of the first embodiment, the use section and the valid period are set in advance for the commuter pass, and the use amount is set in advance for the prepaid card. The mobile device 50 can be set to use either a commuter pass or a prepaid card.
[0041]
12 and 13 are diagrams for explaining a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of a mobile device and a gate processing device. FIG. 13 shows the use of the gate processing device by the mobile device. It is a perspective view explaining a state. In addition, the part corresponding to 1st Embodiment attaches the same code | symbol, and abbreviate | omits detailed description. The communication network is the same as in the first and second embodiments, and a description thereof is omitted.
[0042]
In these drawings, in the present embodiment, the mobile communication network 1 including the mobile device 60 and the gate processing device 40 similar to that of the first embodiment and including the mobile device 60 is similarly used in the railway business. It is connected to a communication network 6 to which a server 7 such as a person and a database 8 are connected.
[0043]
The mobile device 60 includes a mobile phone unit 61 similar to that of the first embodiment, and a gate control unit 62 integrated in the mobile phone unit 61 as an integrated circuit.
[0044]
The gate control unit 62 includes an antenna 67 in addition to the interface circuit 63, the control unit 64, the communication control unit 65, and the memory 66 having the same functions as those of the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the mobile phone unit 51 of the mobile device 50 is provided with an antenna 52 and the gate control unit 53 can be mounted as a small card. However, the mobile device 60 of the present embodiment includes an antenna 67. All configurations of the gate control unit 62 are incorporated as an integrated circuit. Therefore, the function of each part is the same as in the second embodiment. That is, the communication control unit 65 starts processing in response to wireless non-contact transmission (calling) from the gate processing device 40 by wireless coupling between the antenna 67 and the antenna 41 of the gate processing device 40. This part controls the transmission and reception of data. The antenna 67 is a coil suitable for wireless coupling with the antenna 41 of the gate processing apparatus 40 similar to the second embodiment. The memory 66 stores a routine similar to that of the second embodiment, and has a commuter pass content storage area, a boarding / exiting history storage area, and a prepaid balance storage area. The interface circuit 63 is a circuit between the control unit 21 and the control unit 64 of the mobile phone unit 61 for transmitting / receiving data to be written or read. In addition, the communication network 6 which connected the processor 40 for mobiles, the mobile communication network 1, the server 7, and the database 8 is the same as that of 1st Embodiment.
[0045]
As shown in FIG. 13, the gate processing apparatus 40 is provided with an arm 72 in the apparatus main body 71, and a door 73 for restricting entrance / exit of passengers constituting the gate section 46 at the front and rear parts of the apparatus main body 71. A traveling direction guidance display 74 is provided on the front side, and a holding part 77 for holding the mobile device 60 provided with the antenna 41 in the communication area is provided on the upper surface on the entrance side. A guidance display unit 75 constituting the gate unit 46 is provided on the upper surface, a speaker 76 constituting the gate unit 46 is similarly provided on the side surface side, and the interface circuit 43, the control unit 43, and the memory 45 are provided inside. A control device 78 is provided.
[0046]
According to the above configuration, the mobile device 60 includes not only the mobile phone unit 61 having a function capable of normal voice communication, a function of transmitting and receiving data, and a function of displaying data, but also the gate processing device 40. Since the gate control unit 62 that can be used in a non-contact manner as a commuter pass or prepaid card is integrated as an integrated circuit, the gate processing device 40 using only the mobile device 60 as in the second embodiment. You can go through the door. That is, as shown in FIG. 13, communication is started by holding the mobile device 60 in the communication area of the holding portion 77 provided with the antenna 41 on the upper surface of the entrance side of the apparatus main body 71 of the gate processing device 40, By satisfying the conditions for passing the gate, the door 73 on the exit side is opened, and it is displayed on the guidance display section 75 that it can pass. Further, when it is desired to know the contents of the commuter pass or the prepaid balance of the gate control unit 62, communication with the gate control unit 63 is started by the operation of the key operation unit 18 of the mobile phone unit 61, and the control unit 64 reads out from the memory 66. Data is fetched into the control unit 21 via the interface circuit 63 and temporarily stored in the memory 20, and the control unit 21 can read the data from the memory 20 and display it on the display unit 19, so that the commuter pass contents or the prepaid balance can be easily and at any time. I can know. Further, similarly to the first and second embodiments, the database 8 is inquired from the mobile communication network 1 and the communication network 6 through the server 8 by using the data transmission / reception function of the mobile phone unit 61, and the display unit 19, the boarding history of the prepaid card can be easily known together with the balance at that time. In addition, when renewing commuter passes, issuing designated tickets, appropriating or stacking prepaid cards, the mobile device 60 accesses the server 8 via the mobile communication network 1 and the communication network 6 to update or issue tickets or Use the equipment installed at the station or the railway operator's window to temporarily store and store the data in the memory 20 of the mobile device 60 and write the data to the memory 66 of the gate control unit 63 Even if you don't, you can easily renew commuter passes, issue designated tickets, appropriate prepaid cards, or add more. In the third embodiment, unlike the gate control unit 53 formed of the small card of the second embodiment, the gate control unit 62 is integrated as an integrated circuit. Therefore, in order to purchase a commuter pass, a prepaid card, or both, the mobile device 60 is first brought to the purchase window of a railroad operator, etc. Set and use amount in advance for prepaid cards. Thereafter, the data communication function of the mobile phone unit 61 is used to renew commuter passes, issue designated tickets, etc., appropriate prepaid cards and increase balances via the communication network.
[0047]
In each of the above embodiments, the gate processing device 40 has been described by taking an automatic ticket gate as an example. However, the gate processing device 40 may be an automatic checkout machine, for example, prepaid when used beyond the use period of a commuter pass. Switch to use as a card, perform the checkout process with a non-contact type automatic checkout machine, record the checkout results in the non-contact type card 30 and the gate control units 53 and 62, or receive a checkout ticket. May be. In addition, the example in which the non-contact card 30 or the gate control units 53 and 62 can be used as a commuter pass or a prepaid card has been described. The ticket may be purchased by bank withdrawal without having cash, or may be used in vending machines such as soft drinks, cigarettes and umbrellas provided in the station premises and the like.
[0048]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a mobile phone unit, a card communication unit that performs data communication with a non-contact card used for gate processing for gate control, or direct gate processing can be performed on a mobile device. By providing a gate control unit used in the device. Not only can you send and receive voice calls and data, it can pass through gates such as ticket gates without contact, and it also has a prepaid card function, which can display commuter pass contents, gate passage history, balance, etc., and update commuter passes , Ticketing of designated tickets, etc., appropriation of prepaid cards and accumulation of balances can be performed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile device, a contactless card, and a gate processing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a network configuration according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a memory area of the contactless card according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of data exchange for commuter pass update according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of data transmission / reception of a prepaid card according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a mobile device for commuter pass update according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a display example of commuter pass contents according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a view for explaining a display example of a prepaid card balance according to the first embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a mobile device for boarding / exiting history according to the first embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile device and a gate processing apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a network configuration according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a mobile device and a gate processing apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a gate processing apparatus is used by a mobile device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Mobile communication network
2 base stations
3 Switch
4 Information transfer system
5 Gateway
6 communication networks
7 server
8 Database
10 Mobile equipment
11 Mobile phone
12 Antenna
13 Wireless transceiver
14 Voice conversion circuit
15 Speaker
16 microphone
17 Message Communication Department
18 Key operation unit
19 Display
20 memory
21 Control unit
24 Card communication control unit
25 Card communications department
26 Interface circuit
27 Card communication controller
28 Antenna
30 Contactless card
31 Antenna
32 Communication control unit
33 Card controller
34 memory
40 Gate processing equipment
41 Antenna
42 Card reader / writer
43 Interface circuit
44 Control unit
45 memory
46 Gate
50 Mobile
51 Mobile phone
52 Antenna
53 Gate control unit
54 Interface circuit
55 Card controller
56 Communication control unit
57 memory
58,59 connector
60 Mobile
61 Mobile phone
62 Gate controller
63 Interface circuit
64 Control unit
65 Communication control unit
66 memory
67 Antenna
71 Device body
72 arms
73 Door
74 Traveling direction guidance display
75 Information display section
76 Speaker
77 Holding part
78 Controller

Claims (2)

Voice call function, data communication function to send / receive data to / from railway operator's server via communication network, and data display function to display characters entered in key operation section, menu for selection or received data Non-contact data transmission / reception between a mobile phone unit and a non-contact card including a memory having a commuter pass content storage area, a boarding history storage area and a prepaid balance storage area used in a gate processing device for gate control a card communication unit that, but a mobile device provided integrally,
The mobile phone unit accesses the railway operator's server via a communication network, performs commuter pass renewal, issuance of designated tickets, appropriation of prepaid cards, and accumulation of charges, and transmits the data to the card Writing to the contactless card via a communication unit, the gate processing device is an automatic ticket checker or an automatic settlement machine used by switching on the mobile phone unit side during the settlement process, the contactless A mobile device that controls the gate unit as well as controls the reading and writing of data on the expression card . Voice call function, data communication function to send / receive data to / from railway operator's server via communication network, and data display function to display characters entered in key operation section, menu for selection or received data A mobile phone unit integrally provided with an antenna for reading and writing data in a contactless manner with a gate processing device for gate control, and the gate processing device and the data via the antenna. A gate control unit formed in a small card type comprising a memory having a commuter pass content storage area, a boarding history storage area, and a prepaid balance storage area for reading and writing and transmitting / receiving data to / from the mobile phone unit A mobile device that is incorporated in a mobile phone unit via a connector ,
The mobile phone unit accesses the railway operator's server via a communication network, performs data communication for renewal of commuter passes, issuance of designated tickets, appropriation of prepaid cards, and accumulation of charges, and transfers the data to the gate The gate processing device is an automatic ticket checker or an automatic settlement machine used by switching on the mobile phone unit side during the settlement process, and reads the data of the gate control unit. A mobile device that controls writing and at the same time controls a gate portion .

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