DE102022124738A1 - Gate arrangement, especially for a passenger transport system - Google Patents

Abstract

The application relates to a gate arrangement (100, 200), in particular for a passenger transport system (102), comprising at least one passage barrier (104, 204) with a first gate body (106) and a second gate body (108) arranged adjacent to the first gate body (106). , 208), wherein the first gate body (106) and the second gate body (108, 208) define a passage (110, 210) between a controlled area (136) and an uncontrolled area (134), and with at least one through at least one Actuator (114) between an open position and a closed position movable locking element (112, 212), and a user-based or user type-specific adaptation system, comprising at least an optical sensor device, a user determination device, a classification device and a gate control device.

Description

The application relates to a gate arrangement, in particular for a passenger transport system, comprising at least one passage barrier with a first gate body and a second gate body arranged adjacent to the first gate body, the first gate body and the second gate body defining a passage between a controlled area and an uncontrolled area, and with at least one locking element movable by at least one actuator between an open position and a closed position. In addition, the application concerns a procedure and a passenger transport system.

Access control systems or gate arrangements for controlling access from an uncontrolled area to a controlled area and/or in the reverse direction are used, for example, in passenger transport systems.

A present passenger transport system, in particular a public passenger transport system, is used to transport people or users using passenger transport vehicles (hereinafter referred to as transport vehicles). Exemplary and non-exhaustive transport vehicles of a passenger transport system are rail vehicles (e.g. S-Bahn, subway, tram, etc.), motor vehicles (e.g. bus), but also watercraft (e.g. ferry) and aircraft. However, gate arrangements are also used in other applications in which the authorization of users to enter or leave a controlled area is to be checked, such as at sporting, cultural or leisure events.

In the present application, a gate arrangement includes at least one pass barrier. A passage barrier (also referred to as a gate) is set up to selectively block and to selectively enable entry (i.e. in particular entry) from a first area to a second area. A passage barrier can in particular ensure that only authorized or authorized users can pass through the passage barrier, for example to enter the controlled area and/or leave the controlled area. In order for a user to use a gate arrangement, interactions between the gate arrangement and the user are required.

A gate arrangement is set up to check a user's ticket medium or the user's existing access authorization thereon before allowing passage through a barrier. A passage barrier can have at least one reading module or a ticket recording device. Known reading modules include optical reading modules, in particular designed to capture images of a graphic ticket code (e.g. barcode or QR code) of a ticket medium in a detection area of the reading module. A user can have a ticket medium with an access authorization that can be read by the reading module, for example encoded in a ticket code (e.g. a ticket code, such as a magnetic stripe code, graphic ticket code, such as a barcode or QR code, RFID identifier, another readable user or mobile device identifier, etc.). The ticket code can contain as data content at least the user's access authorization and/or an identification of the user, based on which the access authorization can be checked.

In an initial state, a passage barrier is usually blocked. This means in particular that a blocking element of the passage barrier physically prevents a user from passing through the passage barrier. In other cases, the passage barrier can be open in the initial state and only close when a user without valid access authorization or a valid ticket medium attempts to pass the passage barrier.

Furthermore, there are known barriers that do not require any locking elements and that only signal passage visually. Without limiting the generality, it is assumed below that a barrier is locked in its initial state and is opened to allow the user to pass through if the validation check of a user's ticket medium is positive. In particular, the recorded ticket medium or the read access authorization of the recorded ticket medium can be checked by a validation module of the gate arrangement and/or a background system that is communicatively connected to the gate arrangement.

In particular, if the validation test result is positive, i.e. if it has been determined that the ticket medium is a valid ticket medium or contains a valid access authorization, the corresponding passage barrier can be released by moving the at least one locking element into the open position. If the validation test result is negative, i.e. if it has been determined that the ticket medium is an invalid ticket medium or contains an invalid access authorization, the corresponding passage barrier can remain locked by keeping the at least one locking element in the closed or locked position.

These gate actions, i.e. opening a locking element and closing the locking element or preventing the locking element from opening, are predetermined deterministically. In particular, the number and scope of reactive gate actions is deterministically predetermined. In the prior art, a gate action depends only on the validity of a ticket medium and the presence of a user detected by a presence sensor device in the form of a light barrier in a passage area of the gate arrangement. If the ticket medium is valid, the blocking element is moved out of the passage area (rotated, pivoted, etc.) to open the passage. The passage area is only closed when the presence sensor device does not detect an object in the passage area beyond the blocking element. In addition, light signals and/or displays can prompt or encourage a user to walk through and/or signal a following user to wait or keep their distance. If the ticket medium is invalid, the locking element remains closed in the locking position. In addition, a display can signal the negative validation of the ticket medium. The display can also provide further information, such as the reason for the rejection.

With a gate arrangement, it is a concern to increase the throughput and to improve the user comfort or usability of the gate arrangement. However, these two concerns or goals are in contradiction to each other. For example, to increase throughput, especially for regular users (also referred to as commuters) without physical limitations, a locking element should be opened and closed at a high speed of movement. The opening duration, i.e. the period in which the locking element is in the open position, should also be kept short. On the other hand, to improve the usability of the gate arrangement, especially for users with physical limitations or occasional users, an opposite setting should be made, i.e. the opening time should be extended and the movement speed reduced.

The application is therefore based on the object of providing a gate arrangement that enables an increase in throughput while simultaneously improving the usability of the gate arrangement.

The object is achieved according to a first aspect of the application by a gate arrangement according to claim 1. The gate arrangement is used in particular in a passenger transport system. The gate arrangement comprises at least one passage barrier with a first gate body and a second gate body arranged adjacent to the first gate body. The first gate body and the second gate body define or form a passage between a controlled area and an uncontrolled area. The passage barrier comprises at least one blocking element that can be moved between an open position and a closed position by at least one actuator. The gate arrangement further comprises at least one optical sensor device. The optical sensor device is set up to at least almost continuously provide time-dependent sensor data of an access area assigned to the gate arrangement. The gate arrangement comprises at least one user determination device. The user determination device is set up to detect at least one user present in the access area based on the time-dependent sensor data provided. The user determination device is (additionally) set up to determine at least one first user-related attribute value of the detected user based on the time-dependent sensor data provided. The gate arrangement comprises at least one classification device. The classification device is set up to assign the detected user to a first user profile stored in a data memory of the gate arrangement, at least based on a comparison of the at least one specific first user-related attribute value and at least one first (corresponding) attribute criterion defined in the user profile. The gate arrangement comprises at least one gate control device. The gate control device is set up at least to initiate at least one first gate action assigned to the first user profile when the detected user is assigned to the first user profile.

In contrast to the prior art, a user-based or user-type-specific adaptation system is implemented in the gate arrangement according to the application, comprising at least one optical sensor device, a user determination device, a classification device and a gate control device, which enables an increase in throughput while simultaneously improving the usability of the gate arrangement. In particular, the gate arrangement according to the application enables a resolution of the conflicting objectives between increasing throughput and at the same time sharply separating two gating processes (e.g. short opening time, fast opening and closing speed) and usability or user comfort and safety (e.g. longer opening time, gentle blocking element movements). In particular, the reactive interactions of a passage barrier are adaptive to individual users or User types adapted when using the passage barrier.

In particular, according to the application, the user-based adaptation system generates and uses additional information about users directly at the gate arrangement or gate array to adapt the interaction of the at least one passage barrier more precisely to the needs and behavior of an individual user. To ensure sufficient processing speed, information gathering, data processing and decision-making are preferably carried out locally by the gate arrangement.

The gate arrangement according to the application is preferably used in a passenger transport system, in particular to separate a controlled area of the passenger transport system from an uncontrolled area of the passenger transport system. A passenger transport system according to the registration is in particular a public passenger transport system and is used to transport people or users using passenger transport vehicles (hereinafter referred to as transport vehicles). Exemplary and non-exhaustive transport vehicles are rail vehicles (e.g. train, subway, tram, etc.), motor vehicles (e.g. bus), but also watercraft (e.g. ferry) and aircraft.

The gate arrangement according to the application comprises at least one passage barrier, preferably two or more passage barriers or gates, which are in particular arranged adjacent to one another.

A gate includes two gate bodies. Two through barriers arranged adjacent to one another can (always) share a gate body.

A gate body is in particular a base of a gate arrangement that extends in the passage direction. The two gate bodies of a passage barrier are in particular arranged parallel to one another. The area between the gate bodies, which is defined or formed by the gate bodies, is in particular a passage from the controlled area into the uncontrolled area and/or from the uncontrolled area into the controlled area. The two gate bodies of a passage barrier in particular form the side boundary of the passage of this passage barrier.

A gate arrangement according to the application can be arranged in particular at an entrance and/or exit of a controlled area. The controlled area may in particular require an access authorization or residence permit for a user to access or reside.

A passage barrier preferably comprises at least one reading module. The at least one reading module can be arranged in or on a (specific) gate body of the (respective) pass barrier. For example, the respective gate body arranged on the right side in the passage direction of a respective passage barrier can comprise the reading module (in particular in the area of the end face of the gate body).

Preferably, the reading module can be a Bluetooth reading module, RFID reading module, NFC reading module, WLAN reading module, optical reading module, magnetic stripe scanner, etc.

Preferably, the at least one reading module of a passage barrier can be an NFC reading module and/or an optical reading module (e.g. barcode scanner or QR code scanner), set up to record a ticket code of a ticket medium held in the detection area or the range of the reading module. The range of a reading module in the form of an NFC reading module and/or an optical reading module can be between almost 0 and 20 cm, in particular between almost 0 and 10 cm.

The ticket medium can be a mobile device on which a ticket code (containing at least one access authorization as data content) can be stored in a readable manner. For example, a graphic ticket code can be displayed on the display of the mobile device. Alternatively or additionally, a stored ticket code can be readable via an NFC interface on the mobile device.

Exemplary and non-exhaustive mobile devices are smartphones, tablet computers, mobile game consoles, laptops, netbooks, smart watches and similar wearables.

However, the ticket medium is not limited to a mobile device, but can also be another ticket medium, such as a paper or card-based ticket medium, for example with a graphic ticket code located on the outside, in particular printed, or with a magnetic strip. Examples of other ticket media that can be detected in particular by a reading module are tokens, chip cards (or smart cards), credit cards, bank cards (or the like), mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), tablet PCs, integrated circuit chips, electronic passports, electronic ID documents etc.

A passage barrier according to the application comprises at least one blocking element. In particular, at least one blocking element can be attached to at least one gate body of a (respective) passage barrier. In particular, each passage barrier can comprise at least one (controllable) actuator (eg an electric motor), set up to move the blocking element between an open position and a closed position of the passage barrier. In the open position, passage through the passage barrier is permitted. In the closed position, the passage is (physically) blocked by the barrier body arrangement of the passage barrier.

In general, a passage barrier according to the application can be set up to enable passage of the passage barrier if a ticket medium (or ticket codes of the ticket medium) detected by a reading module of this passage barrier authorizes the user of the ticket medium to pass through the passage barrier. For example, the gate arrangement and/or a background system (e.g. of the passenger transport system) can comprise at least one validation module, set up to evaluate the recorded ticket medium or the read access authorization. In particular, the validation module can carry out a comparison of an access authorization contained in a ticket code of the recorded ticket medium with stored permissible access authorizations or with non-permissible access authorizations.

If the evaluation shows that the user is authorized to pass the corresponding barrier, i.e. if the validation test result is positive, the validation module can generate a release signal. When the release signal is received, the at least one actuator of the barrier can cause the at least one blocking element of the corresponding barrier to move into the open position so that the user can pass the corresponding barrier. If the evaluation shows that the user is not authorized to pass the barrier, i.e. if the validation test result is negative, the barrier can remain blocked.

In a known operating mode, a passage barrier can only be operable in one direction of passage, i.e. in a specific direction of passage. This means in particular that users can only pass through a barrier in one direction (as intended). For example, in this operating state, the passage barrier can only allow entry into the controlled area or only allow exit from the controlled area.

In another operating mode, the passage direction of a passage barrier or the passage direction state can be changed during operation, for example to provide passage of the passage barrier in a first passage direction during a first period of time and to provide passage of the passage barrier in the opposite passage direction during another period of time. In particular, the passage barrier can be set up for operation in different directions.

According to the application, the gate arrangement in particular comprises a user-based adaptation system, set up to adapt the behavior of a passage barrier of the gate arrangement based on a detected user type.

The gate arrangement thus comprises at least one optical sensor device. An optical sensor device comprises at least one optical sensor module, preferably a plurality of optical sensor modules. The optical sensor device, in particular the at least one optical sensor module, is set up to at least almost continuously provide time-dependent sensor data of an access area assigned to the gate arrangement. In other words, an access area of the gate arrangement is monitored (optically) at least almost continuously by the optical sensor device. In particular, this makes it possible to detect any visual change in the access area, in particular due to at least one user entering and/or passing through the access area.

The access area is an area assigned to the gate arrangement, which lies in front of the gate arrangement as seen in the passage direction and which is directly adjoined in particular by the at least one passage or the passage region of the gate arrangement. The access area is in particular the area (in particular a volume) that must be passed by a user who wants to or will pass through the gate arrangement through the passage. Preferably, the detection area of the optical sensor device almost completely covers or forms the access area. For example, the access area can have a width (based on the at least one passage) between 2 m and 20 m, preferably between 3 m and 10 m. The access area is in particular not the passage area.

An almost continuous provision of optical sensor data can involve regular sampling (e.g. every 1/10 second, every 1/5 second, every 1/2 second etc.) of the analog optical sensor signal. In other words, time-dependent optical sensor data sets can be generated and provided almost continuously.

The time-dependent optical sensor data, in particular the time-dependent optical sensor data sets, are provided to the user determination device. The user determination device is set up to detect at least one user present in the access area based on the time-dependent sensor data provided. In particular, detection can be carried out on a computer basis. The user determination device can use deterministic algorithms or trained algorithms or a combination of both for user recognition.

Preferably, the user determination device can be set up to detect an object in the access area based on the time-dependent optical sensor data provided. After the detection of an object, the object can preferably be classified as a user by the user determination device, for example based on optical reference sensor data that represents a user. Detecting the user (and determining the at least one user-related attribute value of the detected user) can particularly preferably be carried out using a computer vision method. A computer vision method enables, in particular, object recognition and/or measurement of the geometric structure of a detected object as well as movements of the detected object. A computer vision process can use algorithms from image processing, for example segmentation, and methods from pattern recognition, for example to classify objects. For example, statistical (or probabilistic) methods are used, methods from image processing, projective geometry, artificial intelligence and/or computer graphics.

As has already been described, the user determination device is set up to determine at least a first user-related attribute value of the detected user. A user-related attribute value is information that is characteristic of the detected user in the current situation and that is particularly relevant for assigning a user to a user profile or a predefinable user type. As described, the at least one first user-related attribute value can be determined using a computer vision method. Preferably, a plurality of different first user-related attribute values can be determined.

Based on the at least one first user-related attribute value, the classification device can assign the detected user to a user profile. As already described, a user profile represents a specific user type of the gate arrangement. An exemplary user type of a gate arrangement is an experienced or regular (adult) user, in particular a commuter. Another exemplary user type is an inexperienced (adult) user or occasional user. An exemplary further type of user is a physically impaired user. A user profile can also define a user group, such as an adult user with a small child. It goes without saying that other user types can be defined.

A user type is defined in a user profile by at least one attribute criterion. Preferably, a plurality of attribute criteria are predefined to specify a user type. The attribute criterion (for example an attribute value range, an attribute value limit or the like) indicates which user-related attribute value must be present so that a detected user can be assigned to the first user profile, i.e. in particular can be identified as a corresponding user type. In particular, a detected user can be assigned to a user profile if the at least one attribute criterion, in particular all attribute criteria, is fulfilled by the at least one user-related attribute value, in particular a corresponding plurality of user-related attribute values, in particular with a sufficient confidence value, as will be described in more detail .

The at least one user profile is stored (configurable) in a data memory of the gate arrangement.

At least one gate action can be assigned to the at least one user profile or at least one gate action can be stored in the at least one user profile. A gate action associated with the user profile is a gate action that is executed when a user who matches the user profile is detected. A gate action means in particular an action of the passage barrier or the gate, which is only carried out if a detected user can be assigned to the at least one user profile (and possibly at least one further triggering condition exists). It is understood that the same gate action can be assigned to a plurality of user profiles.

The gate control device is set up to initiate the gate action mentioned, in particular by correspondingly controlling an actuator and/or at least one other module (e.g. communication module, optical display, acoustic interface, etc.) of the gate arrangement. Initiating means in particular that the gate control device causes the assigned gate action to be carried out by the actuator and/or the at least one other module.

• - 3D Kamera,
• - RGB Kamera,
• - Tiefenbildkamera,
• - TOF Kamera,
• - Lidar-Sensor, und
• - Radarsensor.

According to a preferred embodiment of the gate arrangement according to the application, the optical sensor device can comprise at least one optical sensor module selected from the group comprising:

• - 3D camera,
• - RGB camera,
• - depth imaging camera,
• - TOF camera,
• - Lidar sensor, and
• - Radar sensor.

In particular, at least two different sensor modules can be combined with one another in the optical sensor device. A preferred 3D (three-dimensional) camera provides, in particular, image data with depth information of the access area. Further preferred is the use of a TOF (Time of Flight) camera that can measure distances using a transit time method. Optical sensor data from such sensor modules can be evaluated particularly well using a computer vision process.

• - Nutzerlaufgeschwindigkeit,
• - Nutzerlaufrichtung,
• - Nutzergröße,
• - Nutzerposition,
• - Nutzer-Nutzer-Abstand,
• - Nutzergepäckdatum,
• - Nutzerkörperdatum,
• - geschätzte Zeitdauer bis zum Erreichen einer Durchgangssperre der Gateanordnung.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the gate arrangement according to the application, the at least one first user-related attribute value of the detected user can be selected from the group comprising:

• - user running speed,
• - user walking direction,
• - user size,
• - user position,
• - user-user distance,
• - User baggage date,
• - user body date,
• - Estimated time until the gate arrangement is blocked.

Preferably, a plurality of the attribute values mentioned, in particular all of the attribute values mentioned, can be determined for a detected user. A user walking speed means in particular the speed at which a user moves through the access area (instantaneously and/or on average). The user walking direction can in particular be a trajectory of the user's movement through the access area. The user height is to be understood in particular as the body size of the detected user. A user-user distance means in particular the distance or distance between a first user and another user, in particular the further user who is closest to the first user. A user luggage date means in particular a date that indicates whether the user is carrying an object (e.g. suitcase, briefcase, rolling suitcase, stroller, backpack, etc.) with him or not. Preferably, the user baggage date can indicate what type of object the at least one object of the detected user is (e.g. suitcase, briefcase, rolling suitcase, stroller, backpack, etc.). Furthermore, the length of time that the detected user is expected to need to reach the passage barrier can be estimated.

It is understood that further user-related first attribute values can be determined, such as a (current) distance of the user from the passage barrier, a physical impairment of the user, etc.

Preferably, additional non-optical sensor data can be evaluated, such as a signal received by a receiver of the gate arrangement, such as a Bluetooth signal, UWB (ultra-wideband) signal, etc., which is emitted by a mobile terminal of the detected user. In particular, a user position and/or user speed and/or user walking direction can be determined by additionally evaluating a received signal, such as a Bluetooth signal and/or UWB signal, for example by means of a position/distance determination, for example via signal strength (e.g. RSSI) and /or Angle of Arrival and/or Angle of Departure information.

• - Nutzerlaufgeschwindigkeitskriterium (z.B. ein Geschwindigkeitsbereich),
• - Nutzerlaufrichtungskriterium (z.B. einen Trajektoriebereich),
• - Nutzergrößenkriterium (z.B. ein Körpergrößenbereich),
• - Nutzerpositionskriterium (z.B. ein Positionsbereich),
• - Nutzer-Nutzer-Abstandskriterium (z.B. Distanzgrenzwert oder Distanzbereich),
• - Nutzergepäckdatumkriterium (z.B. führt der Nutzer ein Objekt mit sich oder nicht, und wenn ja, welches Objekt),
• - Nutzerkörperdatumkriterium (z.B. eine Angabe, dass das Gesicht bartwuchsfrei ist),
• - Tarifinformationskriterium,
• - Zeitkriterium,
• - geschätzte Zeitdauerkriterium (z.B. ein Zeitdauerbereich) bis zum Erreichen einer Durchgangssperre der Gateanordnung.

Furthermore, a user profile can comprise at least one attribute criterion that corresponds to the at least one user-related attribute value. According to a further preferred embodiment of the gate arrangement according to the application, the at least one attribute criterion can be selected from the group comprising:

• - User running speed criterion (e.g. a speed range),
• - User direction criterion (e.g. a trajectory range),
• - User size criterion (e.g. a body size range),
• - User position criterion (e.g. a position range),
• - User-user distance criterion (e.g. distance limit or distance range),
• - User baggage date criterion (e.g. does the user carry an object or not, and if so, which object),
• - User body date criterion (e.g. an indication that the face is beard-free),
• - Tariff information criterion,
• - time criterion,
• - estimated time criterion (e.g. a time range) until a throughput barrier of the gate arrangement is reached.

A user profile can preferably include two or more of the criteria mentioned. A user-user distance criterion is in particular a maximum distance (e.g. 0.5 m), i.e. in particular a criterion that indicates that two users form a user group and thus represent the user group user type.

According to a further embodiment, the user determination device can be set up to assign a (system-wide) unique user ID to a detected user immediately after the user is detected for the first time in the access area. In particular, entry into the access area by the user can be detected immediately. For improved user tracking, it can be provided that this user is assigned a unique user ID (e.g. a character string). In other words, the user can be identified using this user ID as long as he/she is in the access area (and in particular other optionally monitored areas, such as a passage area and/or a distance area).

According to a further preferred embodiment of the gate arrangement according to the application, the user determination device can be set up to determine the at least one first user-related attribute value of the detected user for at least two different points in time, based on the time-dependent optical sensor data. For example, a first (updated) user-related attribute value can be determined for each optical sensor data set provided (or for every second or the like). It is understood that to determine certain attribute values, two or more time-dependent sensor data sets can be evaluated together, for example to determine the user running speed, a user running direction, etc. By determining regularly updated user-related attribute values, user tracking and in particular the accuracy or correctness of the user-related attribute values can be improved. This also makes it possible to determine an attribute value progression, which can then be evaluated.

The user determination device can preferably be set up to determine the at least one first user-related attribute value at regular time intervals (e.g. between 0.1 s and 5 s, preferably between 0.2 s and 2 s). The user determination device can be set up for repeatedly determining or for continuously determining/updating the at least one first user-related attribute value at least as long as the detected user is detected or detected by a (any) sensor device of the gate arrangement. The respective first user-related attribute value can be assigned to the detected user via the user identification.

Preferably, the gate arrangement according to the application can comprise two or more through barriers. Further, the gate arrangement may include at least one gate determination module configured to predict the gate the user will use based on at least a first user-related attribute value and/or determine the gate the user will use based on detecting a ticket medium the reading module that is assigned to this passage barrier.

• - Bewegen des Sperrelements mit einer ersten Bewegungsgeschwindigkeit, die höher ist als eine Normalbewegungsgeschwindigkeit,
• - Bewegen des Sperrelements mit einer zweiten Bewegungsgeschwindigkeit, die geringer ist als eine Normalbewegungsgeschwindigkeit,
• - Verkürzen der Öffnungszeitdauer des Sperrelements um eine erste Zeitdauer gegenüber der Normalöffnungszeitdauer, und Verlängern der Öffnungszeitdauer des Sperrelements um eine zweite Zeitdauer gegenüber der Normalöffnungszeitdauer.

As already described, the gate control device is set up to initiate a first gate action that is assigned to the first user profile. In particular, initiating a gate action can include activating the at least one actuator by the gate control device, wherein the actuator is set up to move the at least one blocking element of the at least one through-blocking device. Thus, according to a preferred embodiment of the gate arrangement according to the application, the at least one first gate action can be selected from the group comprising:

• - moving the locking element at a first movement speed that is higher than a normal movement speed,
• - moving the locking element at a second movement speed that is lower than a normal movement speed,
• - Shortening the opening period of the blocking element by a first period of time compared to the normal opening period, and extending the opening period of the blocking element by a second period of time compared to the normal opening period.

In other words, the gate control device can be set up to control the at least one actuator in such a way that one of the mentioned gate actions is carried out by the actuator. The usability and/or the throughput can be easily adapted by a user-type-specific change in the movement of the at least one blocking element. A normal movement speed means in particular the speed preset in the normal operating mode. A blocking element can always be moved at this speed, at least if no specific user type can be identified.

A normal opening period means in particular the opening period preset in the normal operating mode. With this normal opening time, a blocking element can always remain open at least when no specific user type can be identified and a possibly existing presence sensor device does not detect a user in the area of the blocking element. The first period of time can, for example, be selected such that the opening time is reduced to 50% to 90% of the normal opening period. The second period of time can, for example, be selected such that the opening time increases to 50% to 90% of the normal opening period.

• - Anzeigen, durch die mindestens eine optische Anzeige, einer vorgegebenen ersten Anzeigeninformation, die sich insbesondere von einer Normalanzeigeninformation unterscheidet,
• - Ausgeben, durch die mindestens eine akustische Schnittstelle, einer vorgegebenen ersten akustischen Information,
• - Ausgeben, durch das mindestens eine Vibrationsmodul, eines Vibrationssignals.

In a further embodiment, the gate arrangement can comprise at least one optical display (e.g. a display, a lighting module (e.g. an LED lighting module), etc.) and/or at least one acoustic interface (e.g. at least one loudspeaker) and/or at least one vibration module. In particular, initiating a gate action can comprise controlling the at least one optical display and/or the at least one acoustic interface and/or the at least one vibration module by the gate control device. Thus, according to a preferred embodiment of the gate arrangement according to the application, the at least one first gate action can be selected from the group comprising:

• - Displays by means of which at least one optical display of a predetermined first display information, which differs in particular from a normal display information,
• - Outputting, through the at least one acoustic interface, a predetermined first acoustic information,
• - Outputting, by the at least one vibration module, a vibration signal.

Normal display information may be information displayed by a visual display in the normal operating mode. This may also include not displaying any information (e.g. due to deactivation of the visual display in normal operating mode).

The ad information can include an instruction for the detected user type specified in the assigned user profile. For example, an illuminated reading module can be activated. Instructions for action can also be shown on a display, such as a request to hold the ticket medium within the detection range of the reading module, to pass the gate, etc. Examples of further display information include adjusting the font size of a display, changing the contrast of a display, and fading in of help, a flashing, a glow, etc.

The acoustic information, which can be output alternatively or additionally, can include an instruction for action (for example a loudspeaker announcement, a sequence of sounds, such as knocking noises, etc.) for the detected user type. For example, if a visually impaired user type is detected, knocking noises can be emitted for directional orientation, which enables the visually impaired user to pass the passage barrier.

For example, a reading module can include a vibration module. The reading module (e.g. an NFC reading module or an optical reading module) can be a support reading module with a support surface on which the ticket medium must be placed in order to enable the ticket medium or the access authorization to be detected. In particular, the vibration module can be set up to cause the support surface of the reading module to vibrate. For example, depending on a control signal, the vibration module can output a haptic signal or vibration signal, in particular to the support surface, in order to support the user in passing through the gate arrangement. The vibration signal can be transmitted to the ticket medium and a user's hand via the support surface. In a simple manner, the user experiences feedback specific to the user type.

In particular, the aforementioned means can be combined with one another. The gate behavior can be easily adapted to the user type.

Preferably in the case of a plurality of gates, the initiation of a gate action for a first gate can depend on the gate action of an adjacent gate (which is in particular partially executed at the same time).

According to a further embodiment of the gate arrangement according to the application, the gate arrangement can further comprise at least one advertising signal receiver (in particular a Bluetooth-based receiver or a WLAN-based receiver). The advertising signal receiver can be set up to receive an advertising signal containing at least one second user-related attribute value. In the present case, an advertising signal (in particular a near-field advertising signal) is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a signal that can be sent out by a user's mobile device (which is used, for example, as a ticket medium) and that is received by the advertising signal receiver (always ) can be received and in particular evaluated without the need for a (permanent) coupling between the devices mentioned. In particular, an advertising signal can be sent out (from each mobile device) on at least one of, for example, a plurality of advertising channels of a specific transmission technology, preferably at regular intervals.

In the prior art, an advertising signal is used to establish a permanent communication connection between two devices. In particular, an advertising signal is used for the first contact between the devices, in particular to indicate the presence and the basic readiness of a device for coupling to another device (which may be within range). After the first contact has been established, a switch is then made to another channel with a higher data rate if a permanent communication connection is desired. The data will then not be exchanged via advertising signals.

The gate arrangement can comprise at least one assignment device with at least one assignment module, set up to assign the at least one second user-related attribute value to the detected user. In particular, a user can carry a mobile device that actively emits a user-related attribute value. For example, information about a physical impairment of the user can be sent out as a second user-related attribute value and, in particular, received by the named recipient.

The classification device can be set up to assign the detected user to the first stored user profile, at least based on a comparison of the at least one specific first user-related attribute value, the at least one second user-related attribute value with the at least one first attribute criterion. This can be carried out in particular analogously to the previous statements.

According to a further embodiment of the gate arrangement according to the application, the gate arrangement can further comprise at least a first position determination module, set up to determine a position of the transmitter of the advertising signal based on the received advertising signal. Determining the position of the transmitter or the mobile device emitting the advertising signal can be based in particular on the Angle of Arrival method, the Angle of Departure method and/or on a determination of the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator).

The gate arrangement (for example the user determination device) can comprise at least a second position determination module, set up to determine a position of the at least one detected user. The assignment module can be set up to assign the at least one second user-related attribute value to the detected user, based on the specific position of the sender of the advertising signal and based on the at least one specific position of the at least one detected user. In particular, the respective position data of all (currently) recorded users can be determined and then compared with the position of the sender of the advertising signal for an assignment. User-based attribute values from two different data sources can be reliably assigned to the correct, detected user. A detected user can then be assigned to a user profile with even greater reliability.

According to a further embodiment of the gate arrangement, the (previously described) reading module can be set up to provide a ticket medium data record based on the recorded ticket medium. A ticket medium data record can, for example, contain a third user-related attribute value read from the ticket medium. The third user-related attribute value can be, for example, tariff information (e.g. normal tariff, reduced tariff, such as senior tariff, children's tariff, etc.) of the ticket medium. The user determination device can be set up to determine at least a third user-related attribute value, for example by extracting said attribute value from the ticket medium data record. A (previously described) assignment device with at least one assignment module can be set up to assign the at least one third user-related attribute value to the detected user. The assignment can be at For example, this can also be done by determining user position, as described. The classification device can be set up to assign the detected user to the first stored user profile, at least based on a comparison of the at least one specific first user-related attribute value, the at least one third user-related attribute value and the at least one first attribute criterion. A detected user can be assigned to a user profile with even greater reliability.

According to a further embodiment of the gate arrangement according to the application, the gate arrangement can further comprise at least one presence sensor device with at least one light grid sensor. The at least one light grid sensor can be set up to continuously provide light sensor data of a passage area (or a passage volume) of the passage of the passage barrier. A light grid sensor, particularly compared to a light barrier sensor used in the prior art, can monitor a larger surface area (or volume area) in the passage in a more reliable manner. Preferably, at least a first light grid sensor (seen in the direction of passage) can be arranged in front of the at least one blocking element of the passage barrier and at least one second light grid sensor (seen in the direction of passage) behind the at least one blocking element of the passage barrier. This means that essentially the entire passage can be monitored.

The user determination device can be set up to detect the user present in the passage area based on the provided (time-dependent) light sensor data. In one embodiment, the user determination device can be set up to determine the at least one first user-related attribute value of the detected user based on the provided (time-dependent) light sensor data. In particular, user tracking and attribute value determination can be carried out both in the access area and in the transit area. In other words, the at least one user-related attribute value can be updated regularly. The determination of the at least one first user-related attribute value can be done with even greater accuracy.

As has been described, the detected user can then be assigned to a user profile and/or one of the gate actions described can be carried out depending on the currently determined at least one first user-related attribute value.

According to a further embodiment of the gate arrangement, the gate arrangement can comprise at least one further optical sensor device, set up to at least almost continuously provide further time-dependent optical sensor data of a distance range assigned to the gate arrangement. The further optical sensor device can be formed in accordance with the previously described sensor device for monitoring the access area. Particularly preferably, the gate arrangement can comprise the optical sensor device, the presence sensor device and the further sensor device. The entire area, including the access area, passage area and distance area, can be monitored at least almost continuously.

The distance range is an area (or an associated volume) assigned to the gate arrangement, which lies behind the gate arrangement as seen in the passage direction and which, in particular, directly adjoins the at least one passage region of the at least one passage of the gate arrangement. The distance range is in particular the area that must be passed by a user who has passed the gate arrangement through the passage area. Preferably, the detection range of the optical sensor device almost completely covers or forms the distance range. For example, the distance range can have a width (based on the at least one passage) between 2 m and 20 m, preferably between 3 m and 10 m. The distance range is in particular not the passage area.

If the passage direction of the gate arrangement changes, then in particular the previous access area becomes the removal area and the previous removal area becomes the access area.

The user determination device can be set up to detect the user present in the distance range, based on the further time-dependent sensor data provided, and to determine the at least one first user-related attribute value of the detected user, based on the further time-dependent sensor data provided. In particular, user tracking and attribute value determination can be carried out both in the access area and in the distance area. In other words, the at least one first user-related attribute value can be updated regularly. The determination of the at least one first user-related attribute value can be done with even greater accuracy.

As has been described, the detected user can then be assigned to a user profile and/or one of the gate actions described can be carried out depending on the currently determined at least one first user-related attribute value.

In preferred embodiments, a user type in a user profile can be defined by a plurality of attribute criteria. In practice, it has been shown that it may be the case that not all attribute criteria of a first user profile are met by the specific user-related attribute values corresponding to the attribute criteria, but that the user is actually a user type corresponding to the first user profile. For example, it may be that out of four attribute criteria, three attribute criteria, in particular corresponding value ranges, are clearly met, while one attribute criterion, in particular another value range, is (just) barely not met. “Clearly meet” means that the user-related attribute value is not close to at least one limit of a respective value range. “Just not meet” means that the corresponding attribute value is outside the value range, but close to one of the limits of the value range. On the other hand, it has been shown in practice that the specific user-related attribute values of a detected user can fulfill all attribute criteria of a first user profile, but the user is actually a user type that does not correspond to the user type of the first user profile. For example, it may be that out of four attribute criteria, all four attribute criteria are only just fulfilled by the specific user-related attribute values.

In order to improve the reliability of the assignment, according to a preferred embodiment of the gate arrangement according to the application, it is proposed that the classification device can be set up to determine a confidence value based on a similarity between the at least one first user-related attribute value and the at least one first attribute criterion. Similarity means in particular how clearly or how closely a specific first user-related attribute value fulfills a corresponding first attribute criterion, and/or how clearly or closely a specific first user-related attribute value does not fulfill a corresponding first attribute criterion. In particular, to determine the similarity, the distance of the attribute value to a limit (in particular the nearest limit) of an attribute value range defined by the attribute criterion can be determined. According to the predetermined confidence rules, a confidence value can then be determined for the at least one first user-related attribute value in relation to the corresponding first attribute criterion.

In a preferred embodiment with a first user profile with a plurality of attribute criteria and a corresponding number of first user-related attribute values, an overall confidence value, which is (in particular according to predetermined confidence rules) from the plurality of specific (individual) confidence values for the respective first user-related attribute value in Reference to the respective corresponding attribute criterion can be determined.

The classification device can be set up to assign the detected user to the first user profile only if the determined confidence value is greater than or equal to a predetermined minimum confidence value. In particular, the classification device can be set up to assign the detected user to the first user profile only if the determined overall confidence value is greater than or equal to a predetermined overall minimum confidence value. The reliability of determining a user type can be further improved.

Furthermore, the classification device can be set up to determine a confidence value, additionally based on the light sensor data provided. This allows the accuracy of determining the confidence value to be further improved.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the gate arrangement according to the application, two (or more) first (previously described) gate actions that differ from one another can be assigned to the first user profile. The gate arrangement (for example the gate control device) can comprise at least one selection module, set up to select the first gate action to be initiated, based on at least one trigger condition assigned to the respective gate action, in particular in the form of a specific first user-related attribute value, such as the user position and/or the user running direction. The triggering condition can also be a detection of a ticket medium by a reading module.

For example, as a first gate action, a (previously described) display can be made to the first user profile, through at least one optical display, of predetermined first display information, which in particular differs from normal display information, and as a further first gate action, a (previously described) extension of the opening time period of the Locking element be assigned for a second period of time. For example, depending on the user position The first gate actions mentioned as examples are then initiated by the gate control device. The first gate action can be initiated immediately after entering the access area and after assigning the detected user to the first user profile. The further first gate action can be initiated immediately before the passage is passed through or while the passage is being passed through. User comfort and/or throughput can be further improved.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the gate arrangement according to the application, at least a second user profile can be stored in the data memory with at least one second attribute criterion. The second attribute criterion may differ from the first attribute criterion. In particular, the preferably plurality of second attribute criteria of the second user profile can define a second user type that differs from the first user type. Preferably, a plurality of further user profiles can be stored for a corresponding number of further user types.

The classification device can be set up to assign the detected user to the second user profile, at least based on a comparison of the at least one specific first user-related attribute value (or a second or third user-related attribute value) and the at least one second attribute criterion, as has already been described in particular. The gate control device can be set up at least to initiate at least one second gate action assigned to the second user profile when the detected user is assigned to the second user profile, as has already been described in particular. Preferably, the second gate action of the second user profile can differ from the first gate action of the first user profile.

In particular, if a detected user is not assigned to a stored user profile, the gate behavior is not adjusted. In other words, the at least one passage barrier is operated in a preset normal operating mode (not adapted to the detected user).

• - zumindest nahezu kontinuierliches Bereitstellen, durch eine optische Sensoreinrichtung, von zeitabhängigen Sensordaten eines der Gateanordnung zugeordneten Zugangsbereichs,
• - Detektieren, durch mindestens eine Nutzerbestimmungseinrichtung, mindestens eines in dem Zugangsbereich anwesenden Nutzers, basierend auf den bereitgestellten zeitabhängigen Sensordaten,
• - Bestimmen, durch die Nutzerbestimmungseinrichtung, mindestens eines ersten nutzerbezogenen Attributwerts des detektierten Nutzers, basierend auf den bereitgestellten zeitabhängigen Sensordaten,
• - Zuordnen, durch mindestens eine Klassifizierungseinrichtung, des detektierten Nutzers zu einem ersten in einem Datenspeicher der Gateanordnung gespeicherten Nutzerprofil, zumindest basierend auf einem Vergleich des mindestens einen bestimmten ersten nutzerbezogenen Attributwerts und mindestens eines in dem Nutzerprofil definierten ersten Attributkriteriums, und
• - Initiieren, durch mindestens eine Gatesteuereinrichtung, mindestens einer dem ersten Nutzerprofil zugeordneten ersten Gateaktion, wenn der detektierte Nutzer dem ersten Nutzerprofil zugeordnet wird.

A further aspect of the application is a method for operating a gate arrangement, in particular a previously described gate arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the gate arrangement has at least one passage barrier with a first gate body and a second gate body arranged adjacent to the first gate body and with at least one through at least comprises an actuator movable between an open position and a closed position locking element, wherein the first gate body and the second gate body define a passage between a controlled area and an uncontrolled area. The procedure includes:

• - at least almost continuous provision, by an optical sensor device, of time-dependent sensor data of an access area assigned to the gate arrangement,
• - Detecting, by at least one user determination device, at least one user present in the access area, based on the time-dependent sensor data provided,
• - determining, by the user determination device, at least a first user-related attribute value of the detected user, based on the time-dependent sensor data provided,
• - Assigning, by at least one classification device, the detected user to a first user profile stored in a data memory of the gate arrangement, at least based on a comparison of the at least one specific first user-related attribute value and at least one first attribute criterion defined in the user profile, and
• - Initiating, by at least one gate control device, at least one first gate action assigned to the first user profile when the detected user is assigned to the first user profile.

The method is used in particular to adapt the gate behavior of the gate arrangement to the user type.

Another aspect of the application is a computer program comprising instructions that cause a processor of a gate arrangement, in particular a gate arrangement according to one of the previous embodiments, to carry out the method steps of the method described above.

The computer program is in particular a user type-specific adaptation computer program and can be installed in a computing device of a gate arrangement. It is used in particular to control a (previously described) sensor device, user determination device, classification device and gate control device. The computer program is a software application that can be executed by one or more processors of the gate arrangement.

The computer program, in particular the instructions or program instructions, can be stored in a computer program product, in particular a program memory. For example, program memory is a non-volatile memory such as flash memory, magnetic memory, EEPROM memory (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory), and/or optical memory.

In addition, a computing device of the gate arrangement can have a main memory, for example a volatile or non-volatile memory, in particular a random access memory (RAM), such as a static RAM memory (SRAM), a dynamic RAM memory (DRAM), a ferroelectric RAM memory (FeRAM) and/or a magnetic RAM memory (MRAM). The processor of the gate arrangement can, for example, store intermediate results or the like in the main memory.

Yet another aspect is a passenger transport system comprising at least one transport vehicle and at least one previously described gate arrangement, wherein the gate arrangement is set up to control access to the transport vehicle.

Preferably, the passenger transport system may include a background system. A background system, also called a backend system, can include one or more (distributed) computing devices and can serve in particular as a server arrangement. Processor-executable (software) modules/devices may be installed on the background system. The background system can be communicatively connected to the at least one gate arrangement via a (wireless and/or wired) communication network, in particular to exchange data.

In variants of the application, a device/device or a module of the gate arrangement can also be at least partially implemented in the background system. For example, a validation module can be at least partially implemented in the background system.

Furthermore, the passenger transport system can include at least one pre-described ticket medium.

In addition, it is noted that a gate arrangement according to the application can in particular be a “hands-free” gate arrangement. Furthermore, the principle according to the application can also be applied to validators, ticket machines and/or the like.

Example instructions for image processing and analysis using a computer vision process are:

• Processing phase 1
  • • Raw preprocessing (background subtraction and geometric correction
  • • Segmentation
  • • Feature extraction
  • • Classification
  • • Information after phase 1:
    • ◯ Bounding box
    • ◯ Object that
    • ◯ Object score (confidence level)
• Processing phase 2
  • • Transformation to world coordinates
  • • New information after phase 2
    • ◯ Distance
    • ◯ Dimensions
    • ◯ Position coordinates
• Processing phase 3
  • • Inter frame analysis
  • • New information after phase 3
    • ◯ Direction
    • ◯ Speed
    • ◯ ID
• Processing Phase 4
  • • API & network processing

It goes without saying that other implementations are conceivable for variants of registration.

A previously described module, a device, a device, etc. can at least partially comprise hardware elements (e.g. processor, storage means, etc.) and/or at least partially software elements (e.g. executable code). It should also be noted that terms such as “first”; “Second”, “further” etc. do not indicate an order, but are used in particular to differentiate between two elements (e.g. access area, gate body, passage barrier, sensor device, etc.).

The features of the gate arrangements, methods, computer programs and passenger transport systems can be freely combined with one another. In particular, features of the description and/or the dependent claims can be used, even completely or partially bypassing Merk Painting the independent demands, on its own or freely combined with each other, be independently inventive.

• 1 eine schematische Ansicht eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines Personentransportsystems mit einem Ausführungsbeispiel einer Gateanordnung gemäß der vorliegenden Anmeldung,
• 2 eine schematische Ansicht eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels einer Gateanordnung gemäß der vorliegenden Anmeldung,
• 3 ein Diagramm eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines Verfahrens gemäß der vorliegenden Anmeldung.

There are now a variety of possibilities for designing and further developing the gate arrangement according to the application, the passenger transport system according to the application, the method according to the application and the computer program according to the application. On the one hand, reference is made to the patent claims subordinate to the independent patent claims, and on the other hand to the description of exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the drawing. In the drawing shows:

• 1 a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment of a passenger transport system with an exemplary embodiment of a gate arrangement according to the present application,
• 2 a schematic view of a further exemplary embodiment of a gate arrangement according to the present application,
• 3 a diagram of an embodiment of a method according to the present application.

Similar elements are referred to below with similar reference numerals. An example of a passenger transport system is shown below in which a gate arrangement according to the application can be used. It is understood that the following statements can also be transferred to other application systems or areas in which a gate arrangement according to the application can be used, in which the authorization of users to enter or leave a controlled area is to be checked, such as, for example at sporting, cultural or leisure events.

The 1 shows a schematic (top) view of an exemplary embodiment of a passenger transport system 102 according to the present application with an exemplary embodiment of a gate arrangement 100 according to the present application.

The (public) passenger transport system 102 comprises at least one gate arrangement 100, in particular a plurality of gate arrangements 100. In addition, the passenger transport system 102 can comprise at least one transport vehicle 138, preferably a plurality of transport vehicles 138. A rail vehicle 138 is shown as an example as the transport vehicle 138. The transport vehicle 138 is in a controlled area 136 of the passenger transport system 102 arranged. Use of the transport vehicle 138 or entry into the controlled area 136 by a user 118 requires a valid access authorization or a valid ticket medium 120.

The at least one gate arrangement 100 is set up to separate a controlled area 136 from the uncontrolled area 134. This means in particular that entering and/or leaving the controlled area 136 is controlled by the at least one gate arrangement 100.

The gate arrangement 100 shown includes a passage barrier 104. In variants of the application, the gate arrangement can comprise at least one further passage barrier.

The passage barrier 104 has a first, in particular elongated, gate body 106 and a second, in particular elongated, gate body 108 arranged adjacent (in particular parallel) to the first gate body 106. The first gate body 106 and the second gate body 108 define a passage 110 from the uncontrolled area 134 to the controlled area 136.

Furthermore, the passage barrier 104 has at least one blocking element 112. In the present case, two locking elements 112 are each provided in the form of a pivotable door 112. The at least one locking element 112 is movable between an open position and a closed position by at least one actuator 114. In particular, an actuator 114 can be provided for each locking element 112, in particular in the form of an electric motor 114.

In the closed position, in which, for example, the at least one locking element 112 is in the 1 is located, the passage 110 is blocked by the passage barrier 104. In the open position (not shown), the passage 110 is cleared by the passage barrier 104.

The pass barrier 104 (here the second gate body 108 of the pass barrier 104) has at least one reading module 116. The reading module 116 is set up to detect a ticket medium 120 held by a user 118 within (reading) range of the first reading module 116. Preferably, the first reading module 116 can be an NFC reading module 116 or an optical reading module 116 (e.g. barcode scanner or QR code scanner).

As already described, the at least one actuator 114 is set up to move the at least one locking element 112, at least based on a validation test of the captured ticket medium 120. For example, the gate arrangement 100 may include a validation module (not shown). In other variants of the registration, a background system (not shown) of the passenger transport system 102 may include the validation module.

The validation module can be set up to carry out a validation check. In particular, by evaluating a ticket code read from the ticket medium 120, containing an access authorization, it can be determined whether the ticket medium 120 is a valid ticket medium 120 or not.

If the validation test result is positive, i.e. if it is determined that the ticket medium 120 is a valid ticket medium 120 or includes a valid access authorization, the passage barrier 104 can be released by moving the at least one blocking element 112 into the open position. If the test result is negative, i.e. if it is determined that the ticket medium 120 is an invalid ticket medium 120 or contains an invalid access authorization, the passage barrier 104 can remain blocked by holding the at least one blocking element 112 in the blocked position (this situation is not shown). .

The passage barrier 104 is assigned a first access area 122 in front of the passage 110, which must be passed in particular by a user 118 who wants to or will pass through the first passage barrier 104 through the passage area.

The gate arrangement 100 according to the application in particular comprises a user-based adaptation system 140, set up for user-type-based adaptation of the gate behavior or at least one gate action of the gate arrangement 100. The gate arrangement 100, in particular the (computer-aided) user-based adaptation system 140, comprises at least one optical sensor device 124, a user determination device 126, a classification device 128, a gate control device 130 and in particular a data memory 132.

The illustrated optical sensor device 124 includes, for example, two optical sensor modules 124.1, 124.2 (e.g. a lidar sensor, camera, radar sensor or the like), set up to monitor the access area 122 of the gate arrangement 100, which is defined in particular by the detection range of the optical sensor device 124. The distance 142 between the passage barrier 104 and the outer detection edge can be between 5 m and 10 m.

The time-dependent optical sensor data generated at least almost or quasi continuously can be provided to the user determination device 126, in particular in the form of time-dependent (digital) sensor data sets, for further processing. For example, a sensor data set of the (current) optical situation in the access area can be created and made available every x ms (e.g. 5 ms).

The user determination device 126 is set up to detect a user in the access area 122 based on the optical sensor data provided. In particular, the user determination device 126 can classify an object in the provided optical sensor data as a user 118 using a computer vision method. Preferably, the user determination device 126 can track the course or path of the detected user 118 through the access area 122 based on an almost continuous evaluation of the time-dependent optical sensor data provided.

In particular, using the computer vision method, the user determination device 126 can determine at least a first user-related attribute value of the detected user 118, based on the time-dependent optical sensor data provided. Preferably, a plurality of user-related first attribute values can be determined, such as user running speed, user running direction, user height, user position, user-user distance, user-user relationship, user baggage date and / or estimated time until a passage barrier 104 of the gate arrangement 100 is reached.

A detected user 118 can preferably be provided with a unique user ID, in particular when the user 118 is detected for the first time. The at least one user-related first attribute value can be uniquely assigned to the detected user 118 based on this user ID.

The classification device 128 can evaluate the at least one first user-related attribute value, in particular the plurality of attribute values, in order to determine whether the user 118 is a user of a specific user type for whom the gate behavior of the gate arrangement 100 should be adjusted . For this purpose, the classification device 128 is set up to assign the detected user 118 to a first user profile stored in the data memory 132, at least based on a comparison of the at least one specific first user-related attribute value and at least a first defined in the user profile attribute criterion. The first user profile represents a first user type that is defined by the at least one first attribute criterion. In particular, a plurality of first attribute criteria can define the first user type. If the comparison carried out by the classification device 128 shows that the at least one first user-related attribute value meets the at least one first attribute criterion, the detected user 118 can be assigned to the first user profile.

Example: User running speed criterion: 4km/h to 8 km/h; User height criterion: greater than 1.50 m. Specific user running speed: 6 km/h, specific user height 1.52 m: The detected user 118 with the mentioned attribute values is assigned to the corresponding user profile (e.g. user type commuter).

Preferably, a plurality of user profiles can be predefined for a corresponding number of user types and stored in the data memory 132. Each stored user profile can be assigned at least one gate action that is to be carried out for a corresponding user 118. For example, in the above example, first gate actions may be associated with: 1) moving the locking element 112 at a first movement speed that is higher than a normal movement speed, and 2) shortening the opening period of the locking element 112 by a first time period. This makes it possible for a user 118 of the commuter type to pass through the barrier 104 at least with virtually no delay. In addition, the throughput can be increased by the gate arrangement 100.

The gate control device 130 is configured at least to initiate the at least one first gate action associated with the first user profile when the detected user 118 is associated with the first user profile. In the above example, the gate control device 130 can be configured to control the at least one actuator 114 such that 1) the blocking element 112 is moved at a first movement speed that is higher than a normal movement speed and 2) the opening time period of the blocking element 112 is shortened by a first time period.

Particularly preferably, the classification device 128 can be set up to determine a confidence value (e.g. between 0 and 1) based on a similarity between the at least one first user-related attribute value and the at least one first attribute criterion. In particular, to determine the similarity, the distance of the attribute value from a limit (in particular the nearest limit) of an attribute value range of the attribute criterion can be determined. According to the predetermined confidence rules, a confidence value can then be determined for the at least one first user-related attribute value in relation to the corresponding attribute criterion.

In the preferred embodiment with a first user profile with a plurality of attribute criteria and a corresponding number of first user-related attribute values corresponding to the attribute criteria, an overall confidence value (e.g. between 0 and 1, which is selected (in particular according to predetermined confidence rules) from the plurality of specific (individual). -)Confidence values for the respective first user-related attribute value can be determined in relation to the respective corresponding attribute criterion. For example, the overall confidence value KG can be calculated as follows from the individual confidence values KE ₁ to KE _n , where n is the number of individual confidence values: $$\text{KG}=\left({\text{A}}_1*{\text{KE}}_1+{\text{A}}_2*{\text{KE}}_2+\dots +{\text{A}}_{\text{n}}*{\text{KE}}_{\text{n}}\right)/\text{n}$$

Here, the factors A ₁ to A _n can be optional weighting factors.

For the above example, the following assumptions can be made: KE ₁ = 1 for the user running speed of 6 km/h in relation to the user running speed criterion: 4km/h to 8 km/h; KE ₂ = 0.5 for the user height of 1.52 m in relation to the user height criterion: greater than 1.50 m. Based on formula (a) and an assumption of A ₁ and A ₂ = 1, an overall confidence value KG results = 0.75. If the overall minimum confidence value is greater than, for example, 0.7, the detected user 118 can be assigned to the first user profile. If the overall minimum confidence value is less than, for example, 0.7, the detected user 118 cannot be assigned to the first user profile.

If the detected user 118 cannot be assigned to a stored user profile, the gate arrangement is operated unadjusted or unchanged in the predetermined normal operating mode.

The 2 shows a schematic view, in particular a side view, of a further exemplary embodiment of a gate arrangement 200 according to the present application. To avoid repetition, the differences from the previous exemplary embodiment are essentially disclosed below and reference is otherwise made to the previous statements.

The gate arrangement 200 includes at least one passage barrier 204. The illustrated passage barrier 204 has two gate bodies 208 (only one of the gate bodies can be seen) and at least one blocking element 212, which is movable between an open position and a closed position by an actuator, not shown.

The gate arrangement 200 comprises a user-based adaptation system, comprising at least one optical sensor device 224, a user determination device 226, a classification device 228, a gate control device 230 and in particular a data memory 232. In the present case, the optical sensor device 224 is formed, for example, by a single camera 224, in particular a 3D camera 224. As has already been described, in variants of the application, another optical sensor module can alternatively or additionally be provided.

As can be seen, the optical sensor device 224 is arranged above the passage barrier 204 by means of a holding element 278. The 3D camera 224 monitors in particular an access area 222 (or an access volume 222) located in front of the gate arrangement 200 (seen in the direction of passage). By way of example, a user 218 with a ticket medium 220 and a piece of luggage 276 in the form of a rolling suitcase 276 is shown in the access area 222.

Like in the 2 shown, the access area 222 is followed by a passage area 262 (or a passage volume). The passage area 262 can in particular be divided into a passage area 264 and a second passage area 266. The first passage area 264 adjoins the access area 222 and is in particular (seen in the direction of passage) in front of the blocking element 212. The second passage area 266 adjoins the passage area 264 and is in particular (seen in the direction of passage) behind the blocking element 212.

The gate arrangement 200 can optionally include a presence sensor device 272, in the present example with two light grid sensors 256, 258. A light grid sensor 256, 258 is in particular set up to continuously provide light grid sensor data of the passage area 262 of the passage 210 of the passage barrier 204. The first light grid sensor 256 can be arranged in particular to monitor the passage area 264 and the second light grid sensor 258 can in particular be arranged to monitor the second passage area 266. This enables user tracking through the passage area 262. The (time-dependent) light sensor data can be provided to the user determination device 226.

The user determination device 226 is in particular set up to detect the user 218 present in the passage area 262, based on the light sensor data provided, and preferably to determine the at least one first user-related attribute value of the detected user 218, based on the light sensor data provided.

In the present case, the passage area 262 is adjoined by a distance area 270, which lies behind the passage area 262 (seen in the direction of passage). The gate arrangement 200 can preferably have a further optical sensor device 268. In the present case, the further optical sensor device 268 is formed, for example, by a single camera 268, in particular a 3D camera 268. As has already been described, in variants of the application, another optical sensor module can alternatively or additionally be provided.

As can be seen, the further optical sensor device 268 is arranged above the passage barrier 204 by means of the holding element 278. The 3D camera 224 monitors in particular the distance range 270 or distance volume 270 lying behind the gate arrangement 200 (seen in the direction of passage). In particular, the distance range 270 is formed by the detection range of the further optical sensor device 268.

It is understood that the access area can at least partially overlap with the passage area and the passage area can at least partially overlap with the distance area.

Furthermore, the gate arrangement 200 optionally has at least one advertising signal receiver 250 (e.g. a Bluetooth receiver 250). The advertising signal receiver 250 is in particular set up to receive an advertising signal containing at least a second user-related attribute value. In particular, the range of the advertising signal receiver 250 can cover at least the access area 222, preferably additionally the passage area 262 and the distance area 270.

An advertising signal can be sent out by a transmitter, in particular in the form of a mobile device of the user 218. For example, if the ticket medium 220 is formed by a mobile terminal 220, the ticket medium 220 can be the transmitter of the advertising signal. The in The second user-related attribute value contained in the advertising signal can in particular be an indication of a physical impairment of the user 218 of the mobile terminal 220.

In addition, the gate arrangement 200 optionally includes at least one assignment device 280, set up to assign the at least one second user-related attribute value to the detected user 218. This allows the attribute values (at least a first user-related attribute value of the detected one) originating from different data sources (sensor device 224 and receiver 250). User 218 and the second user-related attribute value) are combined. By way of example, the assignment device 280 in the present case comprises a first position determination module 252, set up to determine a position of the transmitter 220 or mobile terminal 220 of the advertising signal, based on the received advertising signal. The determination can be made using an angel-of-arrival procedure, angel-of-departure procedure and/or an RSSI determination. Furthermore, a second position determination module 254 is provided, which can be integrated, for example, in the user determination device 226. In particular, using a computer vision method, the position or the position data of the user 218 can be determined based on the time-dependent optical sensor data provided. The assignment described can then take place based on a comparison of the respective specific position data.

In variants of registration, the assignment can also take place in a different form. In the event that only one user 218 is detected by the sensor device 224, a received advertising signal can be assigned to this user 218 without further analysis. In other variants, the assignment can be made by comparing a first user-related attribute value in the form of a physical impairment and the second user-related attribute value, which represents a corresponding physical impairment. For example, the first user-related attribute value can be an indicator of a physical impairment (e.g. a cane, a specific harness for a guide dog, an armband for the disabled, etc.) that can be determined from the image data provided. This user 218 can then be assigned the second user-related attribute value, which can in particular indicate a corresponding physical impairment. In particular, a first attribute value can be verified in this way.

The classification device 228 can in particular be set up to assign the detected user 218 to the first stored user profile, at least based on a comparison of the at least one specific first user-related attribute value, the at least one second user-related attribute value with the at least one first attribute criterion. If the second user profile represents a user 218 with a physical impairment, then this user profile can be assigned at least one gate action that is suitable for making it easier for the user 218 to pass through the gate arrangement 200. The gate control device 230 can then initiate the at least one gate action.

Example: A Bluetooth signal (e.g. with a range between 5 m and 10 m) transmits that a visually impaired user 218 is approaching the gate arrangement 200. The 3D camera 224 captures and recognizes a user 218 with a cane (not shown). A first initiated gate action (when a certain distance of the user 218 from the gate arrangement 200 between 10 m and 5 m is detected) can be the output of a tone sequence through all speakers of the gate arrangement 200. Another first limited gate action (when detecting a certain distance of the user 218 from the gate arrangement 200 between 5 m and 0.5 m) can be the output of a tone sequence only through a loudspeaker of a specific pass-through barrier 204 of a plurality of pass-through barriers of the gate arrangement 200, in particular from the passage barrier 204, towards which this user 218 is heading (determined in particular based on the specific user direction). In addition, as a further first initiated gate action, at least one light module on the reading module 216 of the passage barrier 204 mentioned can light up and/or flash. Furthermore, moving the at least one blocking element 212 at a second movement speed that is less than a normal movement speed and extending the opening period of the blocking element 212 by a second period of time can be assigned to the corresponding user profile as further first gate actions. An initiation of these further first gate actions by the gate control device 230 can be initiated, for example, when (or immediately afterwards) a ticket medium 220 is detected by the reading module 216 of the passage barrier 204 (and a validation check shows that this ticket medium 220 is a valid ticket medium 220 ). In addition, it can be provided that the knock signal can change from a loudspeaker (not shown) at the entrance of the passage barrier 204 to the loudspeaker (not shown) at the exit.

The selection or determination of the gate action to be initiated in each case with a plurality of assigned gate actions can be done by an off selection module 274, which can be implemented, for example, in the gate control device 230.

The 3 shows a diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a method according to the present application for operating a gate arrangement, for example the gate arrangement 1 and/or 2. The method serves in particular to adapt gate behavior to a detected user of a specific user type.

In a step 301 (executed at least almost continuously), time-dependent sensor data of an access area assigned to the gate arrangement is provided at least almost continuously by an optical sensor device, as described above.

Optionally and in particular in parallel to step 301, in a (at least almost continuously executed) step 302, an at least almost continuous provision of light sensor data of a passage area of the passage of the passage barrier can take place, as already described.

In an optional step 303, an advertising signal can be received and the second user-related attribute value contained therein can be provided, as described.

In step 304 (which is carried out at least almost continuously), at least one user determination device detects at least one user present in the access area based on the time-dependent optical sensor data provided, as described. Optionally, a user present in the passage area can be detected based on the light sensor data provided, as described.

In step 305, the user determination device determines at least one first user-related attribute value of the detected user, based on the time-dependent optical sensor data provided. Optionally, the at least one first user-related attribute value of the detected user can be determined based on the light sensor data provided, as described. Step 305 can be carried out repeatedly or almost continuously at least as long as a user is detected in the access area (and/or the passage area and/or the distance area) in step 304.

In step 306, at least one classification device assigns the detected user to a first user profile stored in a data memory of the gate arrangement, at least based on a comparison of the at least one specific first user-related attribute value (possibly the at least one second user-related attribute value) and at least one first attribute criterion defined in the user profile, as described. The execution of step 306 is based in particular on step 305.

In step 307, at least one first gate action assigned to the first user profile is initiated by at least one gate control device when the detected user is assigned to the first user profile, as described.

Reference symbol list

100

Gate arrangement

102

Passenger transport system

104

Passage barrier

106

first gate body

108

second gate body

110

passage

112

Locking element

114

Actor

116

Reading module

118

Users

120

Ticket medium

122

Access area

124

Sensor device

126

User determination facility

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Classification facility

130

Gate control device

132

Data storage

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uncontrolled area

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controlled area

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transport vehicle

140

User type-specific adjustment system

142

distance

200

Gate arrangement

204

Passage barrier

208

Gate body

210

passage

212

Locking element

216

Reading module

218

User

220

Ticket medium

222

Access area

224

Sensor device

226

User determination facility

228

Classification facility

230

Gate control device

232

Data storage

250

Recipient

252

first positioning module

254

second positioning module

256

first light grid sensor

258

second light grid sensor

262

Passage area

264

first passage area

266

second passage area

268

further sensor device

270

Distance range

272

Presence sensor device

274

Selection module

276

Piece of luggage

278

Holding element

280

Mapping facility

Claims (17)

Gate arrangement (100, 200), in particular for a passenger transport system (102), comprising: - at least one passage barrier (104, 204) with a first gate body (106) and a second gate body (108, 208) arranged adjacent to the first gate body (106). ), wherein the first gate body (106) and the second gate body (108, 208) define a passage (110, 210) between a controlled area (136) and an uncontrolled area (134), and with at least one through at least one actuator ( 114) locking element (112, 212) movable between an open position and a closed position, characterized in that the gate arrangement (100, 200) further comprises: - at least one optical sensor device (124, 224), set up for at least almost continuously providing time-dependent sensor data of an access area (122, 222) assigned to the gate arrangement (100, 200), - at least one user determination device (126, 226), set up to detect at least one user present in the access area (122, 222), based on the time-dependent optical ones provided Sensor data, - wherein the user determination device (126, 226) is set up to determine at least a first user-related attribute value of the at least one detected user, based on the time-dependent optical sensor data provided, - at least one classification device (128, 228), set up to assign the detected user to a first user profile stored in a data memory (132, 232) of the gate arrangement (100, 200), at least based on a comparison of the at least one specific first user-related attribute value and at least one first attribute criterion defined in the user profile, and - at least one gate control device (130 , 230), set up at least to initiate at least one first gate action assigned to the first user profile when the detected user is assigned to the first user profile. Gate arrangement (100, 200). Claim 1 , characterized in that the optical sensor device (124, 224) comprises at least one optical sensor module, selected from the group comprising: - 3D camera, - RGB camera, - depth image camera, - TOF camera, - lidar sensor, and - radar sensor. Gate arrangement (100, 200). Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the at least one first user-related attribute value of the detected user is selected from the group comprising: - user running speed, - user running direction, - user height, - user position, - user-user distance, - user luggage date, - user body characteristic, - estimated time duration until the gate arrangement is blocked. Gate arrangement (100, 200) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that - the user determination device (126, 226) is set up to assign a unique user identification to a detected user, immediately after an initial detection of the user in the access area (122, 222 ). Gate arrangement (100, 200) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that - the user determination device (126, 226) is set up to determine the at least one first user-related attribute value of the detected user for at least two different points in time, based on the time-dependent optical sensor data. Gate arrangement (100, 200) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one first gate action is selected from the group comprising: - moving the blocking element (112, 212) at a first movement speed that is higher than a normal movement speed, - moving the blocking element (112, 212) at a second movement speed that is lower than a normal movement speed, - shortening the opening period of the blocking element (112, 212) by a first period of time compared to the normal opening period, and - extending the opening period of the blocking element (112, 212) by a second time period compared to the normal opening time period. Gate arrangement (100, 200) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one first gate action is selected from the group comprising: - displaying, by at least one optical display of the gate arrangement (100, 200), a predetermined first display information, which differs in particular from normal display information, - outputting, through at least one acoustic interface of the gate arrangement (100, 200), a predetermined first acoustic information, - outputting, through a vibration module of the gate arrangement (100, 200), at least one predetermined vibration signal. Gate arrangement (100, 200) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the gate arrangement (100, 200) further comprises: - at least one advertising signal receiver (250), set up to receive an advertising signal, containing at least a second user-related attribute value, - at least one assignment device (280), set up to assign the at least one second user-related attribute value to the detected user, - wherein the classification device (128, 228) is set up to assign the detected user to the first stored user profile, at least based on a comparison of the at least one specific first user-related attribute value, the at least one second user-related attribute value with the at least one first attribute criterion. Gate arrangement (100, 200). Claim 8 , characterized in that the gate arrangement (100, 200) further comprises: - at least one first position determination module (252), set up to determine a position of the transmitter of the advertising signal, based on the received advertising signal, - at least one second position determination module ( 254), set up to determine at least one position of the at least one detected user, and - wherein the assignment module is set up to assign the at least one second user-related attribute value to the detected user, based on the determined position of the sender of the advertising signal and based on the at least one specific position of the at least one detected user. Gate arrangement (100, 200) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the gate arrangement (100, 200) further comprises: - at least one presence sensor device (272) with at least one light grid sensor (256, 258), set up for at least almost continuously providing Light sensor data of a passage area (262) of the passage (110, 210) of the passage barrier (104, 204), - wherein the user determination device (126, 226) is set up to detect the user present in the passage area (262), based on the light sensor data provided, and - wherein the user determination device (126, 226) in particular for determining the at least one first user-related attribute value of the detected user, based on the light sensor data provided. Gate arrangement (100, 200) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that - the gate arrangement comprises at least one further optical sensor device (268), - wherein the optical sensor device (268) is set up to at least almost continuously provide further time-dependent sensor data of one of the Gate arrangement (100, 200) assigned distance range (270), and - the user determination device (126, 226) is set up to detect the user present in the distance range (270), based on the additional time-dependent sensor data provided, and to determine the at least one first user-related attribute value of the detected user, based on the additional time-dependent sensor data provided. Gate arrangement (100, 200) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that - the classification device (128, 228) is set up to determine a confidence value based on a similarity between the at least one first user-related attribute value and the at least one first attribute criterion, and - The classification device (128, 228) is set up to assign the detected user to the first user profile only if the determined confidence value is greater than or equal to a predetermined minimum confidence value. Gate arrangement (100, 200) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that - the first user profile is assigned at least two first gate actions that differ from one another, - wherein the gate arrangement (100, 200) comprises at least one selection module (274), set up for selection the first gate action to be initiated, based on at least one trigger condition assigned to the respective gate action. Gate arrangement (100, 200) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that - at least one second user profile is stored in the data memory (132, 232) with at least one second attribute criterion, - the second attribute criterion differs from the first attribute criterion, - wherein the classification device (128, 228) is set up to assign the detected user to the second user profile, at least based on a comparison of the at least one specific user-related attribute value and the second attribute criterion, and - wherein the gate control device (130, 230) is set up at least for Initiating at least one second gate action assigned to the second user profile when the detected user is assigned to the second user profile, - in particular the second gate action differs from the first gate action. Method for operating a gate arrangement (100, 200), in particular a gate arrangement (100, 200) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the gate arrangement (100, 200) comprises at least one passage barrier (104, 204) with a first gate body (106) and a second gate body (108, 208) arranged adjacent to the first gate body (106) and with at least one blocking element (112, 212) that can be moved between an open position and a closed position by at least one actuator (114), wherein the first gate body (106) and the second gate body (108, 208) define a passage (110, 210) between a controlled region (136) and an uncontrolled region (136), the method comprising: - at least almost continuously providing, by an optical sensor device (124, 224), time-dependent optical sensor data of one of the gate arrangements (100, 200) associated access area (122, 222), - detecting, by at least one user determination device (126, 226), at least one user present in the access area (122, 222), based on the time-dependent optical sensor data provided, - determining, by the user determination device (126, 226), at least one first user-related attribute value of the detected user, based on the time-dependent optical sensor data provided, - assigning, by at least one classification device (128, 228), the detected user to a first user profile stored in a data memory (132, 232) of the gate arrangement (100, 200), at least based on a comparison of the at least one specific first user-related attribute value and at least one first attribute criterion defined in the user profile, and - initiating, by at least one gate control device (130, 230), at least one first gate action associated with the first user profile when the detected user is associated with the first user profile. Computer program comprising instructions which cause a processor of a gate arrangement (100, 200), in particular a gate arrangement (100, 200) according to one of the preceding claims, to carry out the method steps according to Claim 15 executes. Passenger transport system (102), comprising - at least one transport vehicle (138), and - at least one gate arrangement (100, 200) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the gate arrangement (100, 200) is set up to control access to the transport vehicle (138).

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