JPH07325939A - Group passenger ticket processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a group passenger ticket processing device which can not only issue group passenger tickets, but also perform refund processing for the group passenger tickets. CONSTITUTION:To issue the group passenger tickets, specific group ticket information is inputted at an input part 15, various information files on a magnetic disk 12 are retrieved on the basis of the group ticket information, group passenger fares are calculated from the obtained information to generate group ticket issue information, which is printed on a specific form to issue the group tickets and also written in an issue information file on the magnetic disk 12 and saved. For the refund processing for the group tickets, the specific group ticket information is inputted at the input part 15, the issue information film on the magnetic disk 15 is retrieved on the basis of the group ticket information, and the obtained group ticket issue information is applied to a group ticket refund calculation expression stored on the magnetic disk 12 to calculate and display the charge to be refunded at a display part 14.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a group ticket processing device for issuing and refunding group tickets in transportation facilities.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, when issuing a group ticket for transportation (hereinafter also referred to as a group ticket),
When a departure / arrival station, the number of passengers, etc. are input by a staff member, a group ticket issuing device has been used which calculates various charges and issues a group ticket.

In such a group ticket issuing device, station name information and fare information stored in advance in a storage device such as a magnetic disk based on group ticket information such as departure / arrival stations and the number of passengers entered by a staff member. , Information that is the basis for issuing group tickets such as discount information, that is, basic information is searched, the boarding fee is calculated from these information, and the calculated boarding rate, group ticket including the entered group ticket information, etc. The issue information was printed on a predetermined paper by a printer to issue a group ticket.

Further, when there is a change in the basic information such as a fare revision or the addition of a new station, the contents of the basic information stored in those storage devices are usually changed for all the plurality of group ticket issuing devices. There is a need to. In this case, the contents of the basic information stored in a storage device such as a magnetic disk provided inside each group ticket issuing device are directly changed.

[0005]

However, since the conventional group ticket issuing device does not store and save the issue information of the issued group ticket, the refund processing of the issued group ticket cannot be executed. Further, in the reissuing process, there is a problem that the same information as the information input when issuing is issued again. In other words, when refunding the issued group ticket, a staff member, etc. investigates the issuance copy, calculates complicated refunds based on the information such as fees recorded in it, and Similarly, when issuing a ticket, a staff member or the like again inputs the group ticket information to the group ticket issuing device based on the information recorded in the issuance copy.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a group ticket processing apparatus that enables not only group ticket issuing processing but also group ticket refund processing.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems A group ticket processing device according to the present invention inputs a fee information storage unit for storing fee information of a group ticket and information of a group ticket to be issued when a group ticket is issued. And a fare information retrieving means for retrieving the fare information of the corresponding group ticket from the fare information storage means based on the information of the group ticket input by the first input means. A group boarding fee calculating means for calculating a group boarding fee based on the fee information searched by the fee information searching means and the group ticket input by the first input means, and the group boarding fee An issuing means for issuing the group ticket based on the group ticket calculated by the fee calculating means and the information of the group ticket input by the first input means, and a group issued by this issuing means At least the group fare of the ticket The issuing information storage means for storing the issuing information, the second input means for inputting the information of the group ticket to be refunded when the group ticket is refunded, and the group ticket input by the second input means. An issue information search means for searching the issue information of the group ticket stored in the issue information storage means based on the information, and a group ride of the issue information of the group ticket searched by the issue information search means. A refund fee calculation means for calculating a refund fee based on the fee is provided.

Further, the group ticket processing device of the present invention, the charge information storage means for storing the charge information of the group ticket, the discount information storage means for storing the discount information of the group ticket, issue of the group ticket. At this time, based on the first input means for inputting the information of the group ticket to be issued, and the corresponding group ticket price information based on the information of the group ticket input by this first input means A discount for retrieving discount information for the corresponding group ticket from the discount information storage means, based on the charge information retrieval means for retrieval from the information storage means and the information for the group ticket entered by the first input means. An information retrieval means, a group fare calculation means for calculating a group discounted group fare based on the fare information retrieved by the fare information retrieval means and the discount information retrieved by the discount information retrieval means. ,
Issuing means for issuing a group ticket based on the group ticket calculated by the group ticket calculating means and information on the group ticket input by the first inputting means, and issued by this issuing means Issue information storage means for storing issuance information including at least the group number information and the group ticket for the group ticket to be provided, and a second group for inputting information of the group ticket to be refunded when the group ticket is refunded. Input means and this second
Issue information search means for searching the issue information of the group ticket stored in the issue information storage means based on the information of the group ticket entered by the input means A refund fee calculation means for calculating a refund fee based on the group number information of the group ticket issue information and the group ride fee is provided.

Further, the group ticket processing device of the present invention includes a charge information storage unit for storing the charge information of the group ticket, and a first group for inputting the information of the group ticket to be issued when the group ticket is issued. Based on the input means and the information on the group ticket input by the first input means, the charge information search means for searching the charge information of the corresponding group ticket from the charge information storage means, and the charge information Based on the fare information retrieved by the retrieval means and the group ticket entered by the first input means, the group fare calculation means for calculating the group fare and the group fare calculation means Based on the calculated group boarding fare and the information on the group boarding ticket input by the first input means, an issuing means for issuing a group boarding ticket and a small number of group boarding tickets issued by this issuing means Both issue information including the group fare An issuing information storage means for storing,
At the time of refunding the group ticket, a second input means for inputting information of the group ticket to be refunded, and the issued information storage means based on the information of the group ticket inputted by the second input means. A refund information calculating means for searching the stored issue information of the group ticket, and a refund for calculating a refund fee based on the group fee of the issue information of the group ticket searched by the issue information searching means. It comprises a charge calculation means and a refund charge display means for displaying the refund charge calculated by the refund charge calculation means.

Furthermore, the group ticket processing device of the present invention is
Fare information storage means for storing fare information for group tickets,
Discount information storage means for storing discount information for group tickets,
When issuing the group ticket, the first input means for inputting the information of the group ticket to be issued, and the corresponding group ticket of the corresponding group ticket based on the information of the group ticket input by the first input means Based on the charge information search means for searching charge information from the charge information storage means and the information on the group ticket input by the first input means, the discount information of the corresponding group ticket is stored in the discount information. A group that calculates a group-discounted group fare based on the discount information search means searched by the means, the fare information searched by the fare information search means, and the discount information searched by the discount information search means. A boarding fare calculating means, an issuing means for issuing a group boarding ticket based on the group boarding fare calculated by the group boarding fare calculating means, and the group boarding ticket information input by the first inputting means. , Issued by this issuing means Issue information storage means for storing issuance information including at least the group number information and the group ticket for the body ticket, and second input means for inputting information of the group ticket to be refunded when the group ticket is refunded. And issue information search means for searching the issue information of the group ticket stored in the issue information storage means based on the information of the group ticket input by the second input means, and the issue information search A refund fee calculation means for calculating a refund fee based on the group number information and the group ride fee in the group ticket issue information retrieved by the means, and the refund fee calculated by the refund fee calculation means are displayed. A refund fee display means is provided.

[0011]

[Function] When issuing the group ticket issue processing, enter the information of the group ticket to be issued, search the group ticket price information and discount information based on the information of the group ticket, We calculate the group fare based on the information, issue the group fare based on the calculated group fare and the information of the group fare, and the group number information of the issued group fare. And the issued information including the group ticket is stored, and when the issued group ticket is refunded, the information of the group ticket to be refunded is input, and the stored information is stored based on the information of the group ticket. By retrieving the issued information and calculating the refund fee based on the retrieved issued information, not only the group ticket issuing process but also the group ticket refund process can be performed.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 schematically shows the structure of a group ticket processing apparatus according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, the group ticket processing device 1 is
For example, a host device 2 installed in a commuter ticket sales place of a transportation facility, for example, integrating a plurality of group ticket processing devices 1 via a transmission line 3 and performing centralized management of various information.
It is connected to the.

When the group ticket processing apparatus 1 is largely divided into functions, a control section 4 for controlling the operation of the entire apparatus, a storage section 5 for storing various information, an input / output section 6 for inputting and outputting various information, The communication interface unit 7 controls an interface for transmitting / receiving information to / from the higher-level device 2 via the transmission path 3, and these are connected to a bus 8.

The control unit 4 controls C of the entire apparatus 1.
It is composed of a PU 10 and a program memory 11 for storing an operation program of the device 1, and these are connected to a bus 8. The CPU 10 has a program memory 11
It operates so as to control the device 1 in accordance with the operation program stored in.

The storage unit 5 comprises a magnetic disk 12 and an auxiliary storage unit 13 such as a floppy disk device, which are connected to a bus 8.

On the magnetic disk 12, information such as fee information, station name information, discount information and the like that is the basis for issuing a group ticket, that is, basic information, group ticket issuing information (described later), refund information (described later), etc. Information on execution of processing such as issuance of group tickets and refunds is stored.

The group ticket issuance information and refund information stored in the magnetic disk 12 are transferred to the communication interface unit 7 and the transmission line 3.
The higher-level device 2 is notified through the online line configured by, and the higher-level device 2 can apply these information in various ways. Also, when there is a change in basic information such as a fare revision or new station addition, the host device 2 can change the content of the basic information stored in the magnetic disk 12 through this online line.

The auxiliary storage unit 13 stores the group ticket processing device 1 and the host device 2 when a failure occurs in the online line.
When communication with the device becomes impossible, information can be exchanged between these devices via a floppy disk or the like. That is, the group ticket processing device 1 and the host device 2
When communication with the communication is disabled, the group ticket issuance information and refund information stored in the magnetic disk 12 are stored in the auxiliary storage unit 13
To a floppy disk and read the information written on this floppy disk with the upper level device 2, and also a floppy disk that stores information such as price revisions and basic information changes such as the addition of new stations The magnetic disk 1 is read by the unit 13 and the information is read via the bus 8.
If it is transmitted to the group ticket processing device 1, the group ticket processing device 1 can operate as if it were communicating with the higher-level device 2 or from the higher-level device 2 to the group ticket processing device 1.

The input / output unit 6 is an input unit 1 for inputting information such as a display unit 14 such as a CRT display device and a key mat.
5. Printer 1 that prints issuance record information and the like on a specified sheet
6 and these are connected to the bus 8.

On the display unit 14, operation guidance for each process such as issuance of a group ticket, refund, etc., input instruction of various information to be input, issue record information stored in the magnetic disk 12, and calculation at the time of refund process. The refund fee etc. that have been paid are displayed.

In accordance with the instruction or guidance displayed on the display unit 14, the input section 15 is operated by a staff member, etc., to obtain group ticket information such as issuing date, group type, issuing section, boarding station, getting off station, number of passengers, etc. Etc. are to be input.

The printer 16 prints issuance record information obtained as a result of performing fare calculation based on the group ticket information input by the input unit 14, and issues it as a group ticket, or The issuance record information, refund information, etc. already stored in the magnetic disk 12 are printed as required.

Next, the operation of the group ticket processing apparatus 1 having the above-described configuration when the group ticket issuing process is executed will be described with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG.

First, in step S1, the clerk, in accordance with the operation guide displayed on the display unit 14, obtains predetermined group ticket information (issue date, group name, group type, issue category, boarding station, alighting station, boarding station). The number of persons) is input from the input unit 15 as requested by the customer. Then, the CPU 10 uses the input boarding station and the getting-off station (hereinafter, these two are collectively referred to as a departure / arrival station as well) to retrieve the corresponding station name from the station name information file F1 configured in the magnetic disk 12. Is displayed and displayed at a predetermined position on the display unit 14.

Next, in step S2, the group boarding fee is calculated. That is, based on the departure / arrival station name of the group ticket information input in step S1, the fare information file F2 configured in the magnetic disk 12 is searched for the boarding fare according to the distance between the stations, and the result is obtained. The obtained boarding fare between the departure and arrival stations is multiplied by the boarding number (hereinafter also referred to as group number) input in step S1. further,
Based on the number of passengers in the group ticket information input in step S1, the discount information file F3 configured in the magnetic disk 12 is searched for a discount rate according to the number of passengers, and the group is based on this discount rate. Calculate the discount and use the result as the group fare.

Next, in step S3, group ticket issuance information is created. That is, as the group ticket issuance information, group ticket information such as the issue date, boarding station, alighting station, the number of passengers, etc. entered by the staff in step S1 and the group ticket such as the group boarding charge obtained in step S2 are issued. It has a data structure composed of a data group necessary for that. And
This group ticket issue information is written in the issue information file F4 formed in the magnetic disk 12.

Next, the process proceeds to step S4 and step S3.
The group ticket issuance information created in 1 is printed on a predetermined paper by the printer 16 to issue a group ticket. FIG. 3 shows a print example of group ticket issuance information. In other words, the group ticket as shown in FIG. 3 is issued. The group ticket issuance information printed on this group ticket has a data structure consisting of the date of issue, group name, boarding date and time, boarding time, boarding section, boarding personnel, boarding fee, total fare, group type, etc. It has.

The issue information file F4, in which the group ticket issue information is written and saved in step S3, is searched when the customer who purchases the group ticket later requests a refund. It is possible to instantly confirm the issued content by displaying it on the display unit 14, for example. Also, when creating daily work reports, etc., this issue information file F4
By outputting the group ticket issuance information stored in, it can be easily created. Further, when there is a change in the basic information such as a charge revision or the addition of a new station, the station name file F1 and the charge information file F2 in the magnetic disk 12 are transferred from the host device 2 via the transmission line and the communication interface unit 7. The contents of each basic information stored in the discount information file F3 can be changed. Furthermore, the group ticket issuance information stored in the issuance information file F4 is
The higher-level device 2 is notified via the bus 8, the communication interface unit 7, and the transmission path 3.

Next, in the group ticket processing device 1, the operation when the group ticket refund process is executed,
This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step S10, the clerk follows the operation guide displayed on the display unit 14 to obtain predetermined group ticket information (issue date, group name, issue category, boarding station, alighting station,
Number of passengers) is input from the input unit 15, and step S11 is performed.
Proceed to.

In step S11, the CPU 10 searches the issue information file F4 in the magnetic disk 12 for the corresponding group ticket issue information based on the entered group ticket information.

Next, in step S12, the CPU 10
By applying the group ticket fare, the number of passengers, etc. of the group ticket issuance information obtained in step S11 to the group ticket refund calculation formula stored in the magnetic disk 12, the refund fee is calculated, and in step S13. move on.

In step S13, the refund fee calculated in step S12 is displayed on the display unit 14. further,
The withdrawal fee and other information related to the withdrawal process are written and saved as the withdrawal information in the withdrawal information file F5 provided on the magnetic disk 12.

Note that the withdrawal information stored in the withdrawal information file F5 can be easily confirmed as a daily work report by printing the withdrawal information on a predetermined paper by the printer 16. The withdrawal information stored in the withdrawal information file F5 is stored in the bus 8, the communication interface unit 7,
The higher-level device 2 is notified via the transmission path 3.

As described above, according to the above embodiment, when the group ticket issuance processing is performed, the predetermined group ticket information is input through the input unit 15 and based on the station name of the departure / arrival station of this group ticket information. , The fare information file F2 configured in the magnetic disk 12 is searched for the fare according to the distance between the stations, and the discount information file of the magnetic disk 12 is based on the number of passengers in the group ticket information. The discount rate according to the number of passengers is searched from F3, the group fare is calculated from the fare and the discount rate obtained from these information files, and the calculated group fare and group such as the number of passengers Group ticket issuance information including ticket information is created, this group ticket issuance information is printed on a predetermined sheet to issue a group ticket, and an issuance information file F4 in the magnetic disk 12 is also created.
When performing the refund process for the issued group ticket, the group ticket information is input through the input unit 15 and the issued information file F4 of the magnetic disk 12 is used as the basis for the group ticket information. The group ticket issuance information is searched, and the group boarding fee and the number of passengers of this group ticket issuance information are recorded on the magnetic disk 12.
The refund fee is calculated by applying it to the group ticket refund calculation formula stored in, and the refund fee is displayed on the display unit 14. Further, refund information including the refund fee is recorded on the magnetic disk 12.
By writing and saving the information in the refund information file F5 therein, not only the issuing process of the group ticket but also the refund process of the group ticket can be easily performed.

Further, the group ticket processing device 1 is connected to a host device 2 capable of integrating a plurality of group ticket processing devices 1 through an online line composed of a communication interface section 7 and a transmission line 3. Therefore, when there is a change in basic information such as a fare revision or new station addition,
Through this online line, the contents of the basic information stored in the magnetic disk 12 can be changed collectively for a plurality of group ticket processing devices 1.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the group ticket is applied, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it can be applied to a ticket based on a special travel plan, a travel plan ticket including an accommodation ticket, and the like. .

[0040]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a group ticket processing apparatus capable of not only issuing a group ticket but also refunding the group ticket.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing an overall configuration of a group ticket processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining an operation when executing a group ticket issuing process.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a specific example of a group ticket.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an operation when executing a refund process for a group ticket.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Group ticket processing device, 2 ... Host device, 3 ... Transmission line,
4 ... Control unit, 5 ... Storage unit, 6 ... Input / output unit, 7 ... Communication interface unit, 8 ... Bus, 10 ... CPU, 11 ... Program memory, 12 ... Magnetic disk, 13 ... Auxiliary storage unit,
14 ... Display unit, 15 ... Input unit, 16 ... Printer, F1 ...
Station name file, F2 ... Charge information file, F3 ... Discount information file, F4 ... Issuance information file, F5 ... Refund information file.

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A fare information storage unit for storing fare information of a group ticket, a first input unit for inputting information of a group ticket to be issued when the group ticket is issued, and a first input unit. Based on the information on the group ticket entered in, the fare information searching means for searching the corresponding fare information for the group ticket from the fare information storing means, and the fare information searched by the fare information searching means, Based on the information of the group ticket input by the first input means,
Group boarding fee calculation means for calculating group boarding fee, group boarding fee calculated by the group boarding fee calculation means, and group boarding ticket information input by the first input means Issuing means for issuing a ticket, issuing information storage means for storing issuance information including at least the group boarding fee of the group boarding ticket issued by the issuing means, and a group boarding ticket for refunding a group boarding ticket Second input means for inputting information of the group ticket, and based on the information of the group ticket input by the second input means, the issue information of the group ticket stored in the issue information storage means is searched. And a refund fee calculation means for calculating a refund fee based on the group boarding fee of the group ticket issue information searched by the issuing information search means. Group ticket office Apparatus. [Claim 2] Charge information storage means for storing charge information for a group ticket, discount information storage means for storing discount information for a group ticket, and information for a group ticket issued when a group ticket is issued. Based on the first input means for inputting and the information for the group ticket input by the first input means, the charge information retrieving means for searching the charge information of the corresponding group ticket from the charge information storing means. And a discount information search means for searching the discount information storage means for discount information of the corresponding group ticket based on the information of the group ticket input by the first input means, and the charge information search means. Group fare calculation means for calculating the group fare discounted by the group based on the fare information searched for in and the discount information searched by the discount information search means, and the group fare calculation means for calculating the group fare calculation means. Group fare And an issuing means for issuing a group ticket based on the information about the group ticket input by the first input means, and at least the group number information of the group ticket issued by the issuing means, Issuing information storage means for storing issuance information including the group ticket, second input means for inputting information on the group ticket to be refunded when the group ticket is refunded, and the second input means. Issue information search means for searching the issue information of the group ticket stored in the issue information storage means based on the information of the group ticket, and issuance of the group ticket searched by the issue information search means A group ticket processing device comprising: a refund fee calculation means for calculating a refund fee based on the group number information of the information and the group ticket. 3. A charge information storage unit for storing charge information of a group ticket, a first input unit for inputting information of a group ticket to be issued when the group ticket is issued, and the first input unit. Based on the information on the group ticket entered in, the fare information searching means for searching the corresponding fare information for the group ticket from the fare information storing means, and the fare information searched by the fare information searching means, Based on the information of the group ticket input by the first input means,
Group boarding fee calculation means for calculating group boarding fee, group boarding fee calculated by the group boarding fee calculation means, and group boarding ticket information input by the first input means Issuing means for issuing a ticket, issuing information storage means for storing issuance information including at least the group boarding fee of the group boarding ticket issued by the issuing means, and a group boarding ticket for refunding a group boarding ticket Second input means for inputting information of the group ticket, and based on the information of the group ticket input by the second input means, the issue information of the group ticket stored in the issue information storage means is searched. Issuing information search means, a refund fee calculating means for calculating a refund fee based on the group boarding fee of the issue information of the group ticket searched by the issuing information search means, and a refund fee calculating means Refund fee Organizations ticket processing apparatus, characterized in that it was equipped with, and withdrawal fee display means for displaying. 4. A fare information storage means for storing fare information for a group ticket, a discount information storage means for storing discount information for a group ticket, and information for a group ticket to be issued when a group ticket is issued. Based on the first input means for inputting and the group ticket input by this first input means, the charge information searching means for searching the charge information of the corresponding group ticket from the charge information storing means. And a discount information search means for searching the discount information storage means for discount information of the corresponding group ticket based on the information of the group ticket input by the first input means, and the charge information search means. Group fare calculation means for calculating the group fare discounted by the group based on the fare information searched for in and the discount information searched by the discount information search means, and the group fare calculation means for calculating the group fare calculation Group fare And an issuing means for issuing a group ticket based on the information about the group ticket input by the first input means, and at least the group number information of the group ticket issued by the issuing means, Issuing information storage means for storing issuance information including the group ticket, second input means for inputting information on the group ticket to be refunded when the group ticket is refunded, and the second input means. Issue information search means for searching the issue information of the group ticket stored in the issue information storage means based on the information of the group ticket, and issuance of the group ticket searched by the issue information search means A refund fee calculating means for calculating a refund fee based on the group number information of the information and the group fare, and a refund fee displaying means for displaying the refund fee calculated by the refund fee calculating means are provided. Features Organizations ticket processing apparatus.