DE102009005209A1 - Identification device for use as skipass for skier, has carrier dimensioned, such that identification code is applied on outer side of carrier in size that is readable with naked eye from distance of specific meters - Google Patents

Abstract

The device (1) has a laminar carrier (2), and a radio frequency identification-transponder (3) arranged in the carrier. An individual identification code is applied on an outer side of the carrier, where the carrier is dimensioned in such a manner that the identification code is applied on the outer side in a size that is readable with naked eye from a distance of 8 meters. A fastening device is provided at the carrier for fastening the carrier to a piece of clothing or a ski helmet, where individual data e.g. name and address, of a skier is stored in the identification code. An independent claim is also included for an access control system for access controlling of a skier to a ski lift.

Description

The The invention relates to a marking device for skiers and a foreign identification device and an access control access control system from skiers to a ski lift.

For the access control of ski lifts, it is known that every skier carries a lift card, which consists of a plastic card with inserted RFID transponder (eg System Skidata ^® ). RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) technology enables the identification of objects via radio. The RFID tag arranged in the lift ticket consists of a chip on which data are stored and a small antenna which can transmit the data. A reader provided at the valley station of a ski lift receives this data, processes it and, for example, opens an access barrier for the skier entitled to lift.

common are so-called passive RFID tags that do not have a built-in power source they use to send out an electromagnetic field could use. Such RFID tags relate the energy needed to respond Completely from the field of the reader. by virtue of This is possible with the short readout distances.

Of Also known are active RFID tags, which are the ones to send needed Energy from a built-in source, such as a battery with several years of operation. But such tags will for lift tickets usually not used.

The Improvement of the delivery rate led by modern ski lifts in recent years, on the one hand to shortened waiting times at the ski lifts, however on the other hand, a significant increase in traffic on the slopes.

since several years the news about crowded ski slopes and a sharp increase in collisions between skiers who often serious injuries or even deaths entail. The call for additional protective measures, such as ski helmets or back protectors will always volume up. So already in some alpine countries, a helmet requirement for children and teenagers.

however The voices are also increasing, warning against an improvement the protective measures at the same time an increase the risk appetite leads, what the threat altogether rise again. The protective effect of a ski helmet is in this way by the higher driving speed the skier picked up again.

Of the International Ski Federation has established rules ("FIS rules") that the behavior of skiers and especially the right of way up to regulate the runway. Violations against these rules can Hardly be punished because it is for the bad guy It is usually easy to escape unrecognized.

always frequently will also over Collisions reported by skiers who violate the FIS rules offending Accident cause - as far as he physically is able - yourself unrecognized away from the accident site and no longer cares about the accident victim. A Persecution of the accident causer for later use because of Compensation and compensation for pain as well as the initiation of criminal law activities is then usually no longer possible.

Also on ski huts or mountain restaurants is especially on busy days with numerous Visitors observe that individual guests move away without the bill to settle. The procrastinator can trust that his anonymity in front of him Law enforcement protects.

Of the Invention is based on the object, a device and a system specify the anonymity of a skier in certain make can be lifted.

The The object is achieved by a Identification device according to claim 1, the identification device using foreign identification device according to claim 12 and by an access control system according to claim 13 solved. Advantageous embodiments are in the dependent claims specified.

A Labeling device has a flat carrier and a on or in the carrier provided transponder, wherein on the outside of the carrier a individual identification code is legibly attachable. The marking device is characterized in that the size of the carrier is dimensioned such that the identification code is of a size on the outside attachable so that he can with the naked eye from a distance of at least 8 m is readable.

The invention is based on the idea that skiers, like motor vehicles, should wear a clear marking which, in certain cases, for example caused by the police or the prosecution, makes it possible to identify the skier's person. This means that the skiers according to the invention wear a visible to everyone outside license plate should initially not allow any conclusions about the person of the skier. However, in a database maintained, for example, by the lift operators of the respective ski resort in which the skier is moving, the identification code may be merged with the skier's personal data.

Of the Identification code should be arranged according to the invention on the flat carrier, which also has the transponder. This transponder can turn correspond to a transponder, as he already today in lift tickets is used. In this way, according to the invention a lift ticket at the same time for the individual identification of the Skier serves by the lift card to use the ski lifts is entitled.

While, though Lift tickets currently worn concealed in trouser or jacket pockets are, it is provided according to the invention, that the "lift ticket" carried that way must be the marking code printed on the outside is visible from afar.

in the Trap of a collision between two skiers and subsequent accident flight of the accident causer can bystanders skier easily the identification code of the from the skier outside read the tag and the police or inform the lift operator. With the help of the database managed by the lift operator can determine the person of the accident cause and can appropriate Measures initiated become.

Already Today it is known that lift tickets are created individually while personal data of the authorized skier are stored. So it is usual that the lift cards be the name of the skier, his age and, where appropriate Carry photo.

Without further - and by the strongly increasing number of offenses with the skiing (accident flight, Zechprellerei) also legally justified - can of a Skiers are required to purchase a lift ticket or a Ski passes closer To give information about his person. In particular, at Purchase a ski pass the identity card, driver's license or passport of the skier be scanned. The scanned data can be merged with the later on the carrier readable identification code. After expiration of the expiry date of the ski pass, the stored data is automatically closed again delete to To meet privacy requirements.

ski slopes are in principle comparable to motorways. While it in the traffic For decades it is mandatory that motor vehicles are registered and carry an appropriate marking, this is on ski slopes but so far not the case. The invention solves this problem in that the skier is forced to provide an appropriate marking wear. This is why he will do so voluntarily, because he is the the Label carrying carrier as a ski pass for access to the ski lifts needed. In addition, righteous skiers will take care that others too Skiers wear their markings in such a way that they are suitable for everyone is widely readable. Skiers on the slopes without corresponding Marking will be noticed and noticed by "honest" skiers or also by the operators of the ski lifts to speech.

The Readability of the identification code can be guaranteed be that the individual characters have a sufficient size (height), for example at least 40 mm. Preferably, the characters should as big as possible be, for example, larger than 60 or 80 mm, to allow a reading over a greater distance.

When Identification code is a simple combination of letters and numbers. Already a combination of a letter with a three-digit Number opened over 25,000 Variants that are usually sufficient to make all skiers one Ski resort to identify.

Of the carrier can be a thin-surfaced and / or flexible Element to minimize the burden of the skier while wearing.

To the Example may be the carrier be such a shallow element that its thickness is less than a hundredth, in particular less than one-thousandth of the dimensions of the carrier in the other spatial directions or dimensions is.

So can the carrier For example, from a foil material, a thin plastic card or an elastic Fabric material consist.

The Size of the carrier can z. B. 80 × 200 mm or more. The size should be be sized so that the identification code in legible Size on the carrier attachable.

Attachment means may be provided on the support for securing the wearer to a garment or ski helmet. In this case, it is particularly expedient if the carrier is fastened on the back or on the back of the head of the skier in order to allow the remaining skiers to identify them read code of a fleeing accident causer.

Especially the fastening device can be an adhesive layer (adhesive layer), a velcro belonging to a Velcro layer or a belonging to a velcro Have hook layer. The adhesive layer should be a high performance adhesive that ensures that the carrier reliable for several days for example, sticking to the ski jacket of a skier. The adhesive layer can z. B. also be applied as a double-sided adhesive film.

If the fastening device is a fleece layer or a hook layer a Velcro, should on the ski jacket or the Ski helmet the respectively complementary Layer be provided to the wearer by means of the Velcro to fix.

Also Fastening devices on a purely mechanical basis are conceivable. For example, already from the manufacturer of a ski jacket a corresponding Transparent pocket on the back be provided, in which the carrier can be inserted.

As well Is it possible, the carrier For example, with a transparent adhesive film on the substrate to fix.

Of the Identification code can be solvable or unsolvable on the outside of the carrier be printed. In the detachable Variant, the tag code can be recreated each time it is created of the ski pass. For this purpose, for example, the optical Printing with the help of a TRW film known. The color particles of the TRW film can after return the tag device such as the deleted or removed, so the carrier can be reprinted with another identification code.

at the unsolvable Variant is not the identification code from the outside of the carrier removable, but permanently applied. In this case does not have to each time a new tag code is generated. Much more can the driver when buying a ski pass an identification device with already existing identification code, the identification code also already stored in the transponder. A higher robustness could for this Variant speak.

Of the Transponder can be an antenna, at least one circuit (chip) and a memory device. Transponder, in particular RFID transponder are known, so a closer Description is unnecessary.

In the storage device of the transponder can at least one of the following information categories can be stored: the identification code, Information for the identification of the carrier (for example the card number or the number of the ski pass), personal information (in particular Name and address of the skier holding the ski pass with the marking device acquired), validity-related Information regarding the validity period an access authorization (duration of the ski lift use). Of course, still can further information is stored in the memory device, if appropriate.

at In a variant, it is provided that the marking devices share information with each other from different skiers the conclusions enable the respective person of the other skier. In particular, you can this way, the identification codes of skiers among themselves be exchanged when the skier below a certain Border approximated each other to have. The information can be transmitted using a near-field radio system. The distance, from where the information is transferred or be replaced, can be chosen very low and, for example below 1 m or below 50 cm. Only if Two skiers approached in this way have, the information exchange takes place. This variant makes it possible that in the event of a collision between two skiers who are while the collision have inevitably come close to each other the person of the accident partner by means of their identification code can be detected if this identification code during or transferred shortly after the collision has been. Especially in the event of an accident, the police can do so the person of the fugitive relatively easy determine.

To For this purpose are on or in the carrier a transmitting device and a receiving device is provided for transmitting and receiving radio signals in a close range (for example on Bluetooth basis). On or in the carrier An energy storage device may be provided to supply the transmitter device and the receiving device with electrical Energy. The transmitting device can be designed such that They continuously and / or regularly information from the storage device sends. In particular, the transmitting device in this way the Send out identification code.

The receiving device, in turn, is designed to continuously receive external information from the memory device from another, ana log established identification device. This analogous other identification device is provided for example in an accident opponent and in turn permanently emits the identification code of the accident opponent.

Farther may be a proximity memory device be provided for the continuous storage of foreign information, which has been received by the receiving device. Since it is at the Third-party information in particular about the identification code of the other Skier can act in this way all identification codes Saved by skiers who are so strong to the wearer of the Approximate labeling device, that their radio signals are received within the vicinity can.

The Approach memory means may be configured to continuously receive the foreign information stores and for older foreign information extinguished. So can for example, only data about the last 50 skiers will be stored, which according to the bearing the identification device Person approximated to have.

by virtue of the fact that today already electronic memory too extremely low prices with nevertheless great storage capacity present, the storage of even larger amounts of data is unproblematic.

The Third-party information, for example the identification code, can be combined stored with a time information in the approach storage device become. For this purpose, a clock may be provided on or in the carrier, which provides the corresponding time information. The correlation between the time information and the foreign information allows even easier to identify individuals who are at a given time close the marking device have been found. This information supports the police work in addition.

The In the labeling device stored foreign information can by a separate from the carrier provided reading device are read out of the approach memory device. For this purpose, no special protective measures are required, as well then, if an unauthorized person gains access to the outside information, only Identification codes are read out, but no more extensive personal data.

According to one Variant will identify a foreign identification device indicated to a foreign person, with one by the foreign person too supporting marking device as described above, with a portable reader-receiver for generating a limited range high frequency electromagnetic Alternating field and for reading foreign information from the transponder, that in the identification device carried by the foreign person is provided, and with a proximity memory device for continuous Storing the foreign information provided by the reader-receiver was read out.

at This variant thus provides a read-receiving device, that of a skier z. B. similar a watch on the wrist, but also z. In a box in his ski suit can be worn. The reader-receiver device makes it possible the extraneous information (eg, the identification code) from the tag device of another skier, if this is within a certain zone, very close to the operator (carrier) Read-receiving device is located. Accordingly, the performance the reading-receiving device to be such that they only labeling devices recorded in the near field area.

The Read-receiving device can according to the same principle as a Reader functioning at the access control of Ski lifts are used for evaluating known ski passes and below even closer is described. In particular, the read-receiving device is used in addition, the transponder present in the marking device read in a known manner.

Of the Operator of the foreign identification device carries this or the reader-receiver always on the piste. If a foreign skier very much strongly approximates, as this z. B. in a collision or dangerous Driving maneuver inevitably the Case, the reader-receiver reads the identifier code or the foreign information from the identification device of the foreign Skier out. about an indicator on the reader-receiver The operator can read the identification code and, if necessary, for a complaint at the ski lift operator or for use a police ad.

The Approach memory means the foreign identification device can read all over a longer period of time Save identification codes and z. B. with a time information document. The operator may be able to access the proximity memory device Clear.

An access control system for access Control of skiers to a ski lift has several or many identification devices of the type described above, each skier being assigned a separate identification device and thus a separate identification code. The identification device can in particular also serve as a ski pass. Furthermore, a reading device for generating a high-frequency alternating electromagnetic field and for reading information from the transponders of the marking devices is provided. This reading device may be a reading device known per se, which is used for reading information from transponders based on RFID technology.

Farther an evaluation device is provided for evaluating the information and for testing, whether due to the evaluated information an access for the skier admitted or not. The evaluation device can by the the identification device read information in particular with given information (for example the current date) compare. It is also possible targeted locks for Identification codes of conspicuous To enter skiers to prevent them from continuing to do so Ski lift to use. It is likewise conceivable to use the evaluation device with a signaling device, for example a flashing light or to connect to an alarm siren to specifically point people to whose identification code was registered in the course of an offense.

A Access blocking device may be dependent on the test result the evaluation device be controlled such that it opens the access or locks. The access barrier may be a per se known turnstile or a barrier, as they already do at ski lifts is used.

These and further advantages and features are described below with reference to a Example with the aid of the accompanying figures explained in more detail. It demonstrate:

1 a schematic representation of a skier wearing an identification device according to the invention;

2 the marking device in sectional view;

3 the outside of the identification device;

4 a point-of-sale terminal for completing the identification device;

5 shows a variant of the marking device; and

6 a situation just before the collision of two skiers.

1 shows a schematic representation of a skier, on whose backs an identification device according to the invention 1 is attached. The skier carries the identification device 1 similar to a start number at a ski race. However, the labeling device should 1 be attached in such a way on the back of the skier's ski jacket that it can be held reliably for a few days without any problems. This is possible, for example, with a hook-and-loop fastener or an adhesive device.

The marking device 1 at the same time serves as a ski pass, with which the skier can gain free access to the ski lifts, as usual for ski passes. In contrast to the prior art is the marking device 1 To be worn well visible on the back, on the arm or on the back of the head on a ski helmet.

2 shows the identification device 1 in sectional view in the plan view, wherein the sectional plane along the main plane of the marking device 1 runs.

The marking device 1 has a carrier 2 on, which is formed thin surface and z. B. has the size 80 × 200 mm. It can consist of an elastic or rigid plastic material. It is also possible to form the carrier by a film or fabric material. In order to allow a certain comfort for the skier, it is expedient if the carrier is flexible.

On or in the vehicle 2 is a transponder 3 trained, who works according to the RFID technology. For this purpose, the transponder points 3 an antenna 4 , a circuit 5 and a storage device 6 on.

As known from RFID technology, the transponder can 3 be moved into the high-frequency alternating electromagnetic field of a reader, not shown, for example, at the access barrier of a ski lift. The alternating field illuminates the antenna 4 so that an induction current is generated in the antenna coil. This current is rectified so that, for example, a capacitor can be charged as a temporary memory, which for the reading process, the power supply of the circuit 5 takes over.

The circuit activated in this way 5 (Microchip) decodes the commands sent by the reader. The instructions are executed, for example, information from the memory device 6 read or information in the storage device 6 can be stored. If the reader requires a response, the response will be through the circuit 5 coded and the induction current 4 modulated, in particular by field weakening or by antiphase reflection of the field emitted by the reader. The reader can derive the information from the circuit 5 record submitted information and further process it in a suitable manner.

The RFID technology is known, so another description unnecessary.

3 shows the front and outside of the shield-like carrier 2 , On the outside is an identification code 7 (in the example shown "B345") attached.

The identification code 7 should have such a size and appearance that it can be read over a greater distance, for example, more than 8 m, preferably from more than 15 or even 20 m easily. For this purpose, the individual characters of the identification code 7 for example, have a font size of 40 mm or more. The larger the characters, the easier the readability.

The carrier 2 is to be worn by the skier that the identification code 7 can be read well.

In the storage device 6 appropriate data, such as the period of validity of serving as a ski pass identification device 1 , but also the identification code 7 get saved.

4 shows an example of a POS terminal, with the help of the identification device 1 can be completed.

The POS terminal has a data terminal 8th with a keyboard and a screen that, among other things, with a memory 9 connected is. In the store 9 become the identification codes 7 managed. In addition to every identification code 7 Person-individual data 10 saved. This data may be the name and address of the skier to whom the respective identification code has been assigned. It is also possible to use image data as person-specific data 10 save. This image data may include a photo of the person. Likewise, an identity card, for example the identity card or driver's license of the person at the point-of-sale terminal can be scanned in with the aid of a scanner and stored as person-specific data.

In any case, it is possible with the help of the identification code 7 find out who the skier is. This allows the police to locate the peson if necessary.

At the data terminal 8th is also a printer 11 connected with the marking device 1 outside can be printed to the identification code 7 to install. Besides, with the help of the printer 11 also the transponder 3 the marking device 1 programmed in a corresponding manner, for example, to enter the validity period.

At an in 5 shown variant of the marking device 1 is in addition to the transponder 3 also a transmitting and receiving unit 12 intended.

For power supply of the transmitting and receiving unit 12 is an energy storage 13 , for example, a battery provided. For example, the battery (rechargeable battery) can be charged inductively from the outside. It is also possible that the battery has a life of several years.

The transmitting and receiving unit 12 is able to continuously send out the identification code by means of near field radio operation or identification codes from other identification devices 1 who receive to include other skiers. The respective received identification codes are stored in the memory device 6 or stored in an additional, correspondingly powerful memory. If necessary, the information can be read from the memory to determine which persons have particularly approximated the skier concerned.

In this way it is possible at an in 6 sketched collision between two skiers to identify the example escaping accident opponents. 6 shows a situation in which two skiers approach each other so that they are about to collide. The two marking devices 1 already exchange information.

Claims (15)

Identification device ( 1 ), with - a flat carrier ( 2 ); and with - one on or in the carrier ( 2 ) provided transponder ( 3 ); wherein - on the outside of the carrier ( 2 ) an individual identification code ( 7 ) is attachable; characterized in that - the size of the carrier ( 2 ) is dimensioned such that the identification code ( 7 ) is attachable in size on the outside so that it is readable to the naked eye from a distance of at least 8 meters. Identification device according to claim 1, characterized in that the size of a character of the identification code ( 7 ) is at least 40 mm. Marking device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the support ( 2 ) An attachment device is provided for attaching the carrier on a garment or a ski helmet. Identification device according to claim 3, characterized characterized in that the fastening device is an adhesive layer, a velcro belonging to a Velcro layer or a belonging to a velcro Has hook layer. Identification device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the identification code ( 7 ) detachable or insoluble on the outside of the carrier ( 2 ) is printed. Identification device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transponder ( 3 ): - an antenna ( 4 ); At least one circuit ( 5 ); A memory device ( 6 ). Identification device according to claim 6, characterized in that in the memory device ( 6 ) at least one of the following information categories is storable: - the identification code; - identification information of the carrier (card number); personal information; - validity-related information regarding the validity period of an access authorization. Identification device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that - on or in the carrier ( 2 ) a transmitting device ( 12 ) and a receiving device ( 12 ) are provided for transmitting and receiving radio signals in a near area; - on or in the carrier, an energy storage device ( 13 ) is provided for supplying the transmitting device ( 12 ) and the receiving device ( 12 ) with electrical energy; The transmitting device ( 12 ) is designed to continuously and / or regularly receive information from the memory device ( 6 ) to send; The receiving device ( 12 ) is designed to continuously receive foreign information from a memory device ( 6 ) to receive from another, similarly constructed identification device; In that an approach storage device is provided for the continuous storage of foreign information which is received by the receiving device ( 12 ) was received. Identification device according to claim 8, characterized characterized in that the foreign information at least the identification code the other labeling device comprises. Identification device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the foreign information together with a Time information in the approach storage device is storable. Identification device according to one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the external information is separated from the carrier ( 2 ) provided reading device from the proximity memory device is readable. Foreign identification device for identification a foreign person, with a person to be carried by the foreign person Identification device according to one of the preceding claims by - one portable read-receiving device for generating a limited Range having high frequency alternating electromagnetic field and for reading out foreign information from the transponder, which in the identification device carried by the foreign person is provided; and through - one Approach memory means for continuously storing the foreign information generated by the Read-receiving device has been read. Access control system for access control of skiers to a ski lift; with - several identification devices ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each skier has his own identification device ( 1 ) is assignable; A reading device for generating a high-frequency alternating electromagnetic field and for reading out information from the transponder ( 3 ); An evaluation device for evaluating the information and checking whether access is permitted on the basis of the evaluated information or not; - An access restriction device, depending on of the test result of the evaluation device is controlled such that it opens the access or blocks. Access control system according to claim 13, characterized in that a device for fastening the carrier to a garment or a ski helmet of a skier is provided, such that the Identification code from outside with mere Eye is readable. Access control system according to claim 13 or 14, comprising ski resort storage means for storing data on each identification device ( 1 ) which has been issued within the ski area, the data being selected from the following group: - identification code, - period of validity for an access authorization, - personal data relating to the institution or purchaser of the identification device.