JP2000090299A - Automatic ticket examination machine and lost ticket deciding method for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To properly decide a lost ticket from information described on a train ticket. SOLUTION: A CPU 11 of an automatic ticket examination machine 1 reads magnetic data on the inserted train ticket through reader heads 24 and 26 and a reader circuit 50 and temporarily stores them in a RAM 46 and when the train ticket is within the validity and effective zone, the ID number read from the train ticket and the date of validity end are compared with the ID number of loss check data previously transmitted from a host machine 2 and registered in a memory 48 and the date of validity end added to these data. When the ID number and the date of validity end added to them are coincident, the ticket is collected or held inside as the lost train ticket.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic vehicle which is provided in, for example, a railway or the like, reads information recorded on an inserted ticket including a lost ticket, determines whether or not to permit passage, and performs a ticket inspection. The present invention relates to a method for determining a lost ticket between a ticket gate and an automatic ticket gate.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In an automatic ticket gate, an individual number (ID number) recorded on a ticket and an ID registered in the automatic ticket gate are used to prevent a lost ticket from being illegally used. The number is compared with a number (this ID number is transmitted from a higher-level automatic ticket gate machine). If the numbers match, the passage of passengers is prevented, and the ticket is collected or held inside the automatic ticket gate.

[0003] The ticket has a validity period, and when the ticket A is updated from the ticket A to the ticket B as shown in Fig. 10, both the tickets A and B have the same ID number and both the tickets are used. There is a period of time available (the ID number is an individual number, so it must be the same even if the ticket is updated or reissued).

[0004] If the ticket A is lost during the period X, it is possible to board using the ticket B, but since the lost ticket A may be used illegally, the ticket A is checked for lost tickets. Must be collected.

In the conventional checking method, only the ID number for each individual is checked, so that if the ID number of the ticket A is registered in the automatic ticket gate, the ticket B cannot be used. ID
The numbers are personalized and must be the same if the ticket is updated or reissued.

In addition, there are cases where tickets having the same ID number exist in a plurality of fields for the following reasons. 1. When another person uses the ID number previously used again. Since ID numbers are limited, another person can
May be a D number. 2. When reissued.

[0007]

As described above, in the conventional checking method, only the individual ID number is checked, so that if the ID number of the ticket A is registered in the automatic ticket gate, the ticket B can also be used. There has been a problem that a lost ticket cannot be determined correctly, such as when the ticket has disappeared.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic ticket gate and a method of determining a lost ticket of an automatic ticket gate that can correctly determine a lost ticket from information recorded on the ticket.

[0009]

An automatic ticket gate according to the present invention has a storage means for storing lost ticket information in which second identification information is added to first identification information; Reading means for reading the recorded first identification information and second identification information;
Comparing means for comparing the identification information and the second identification information with the lost ticket information stored in the storage means, and determining means for determining a lost ticket according to the comparison result of the comparing means. It is configured.

The automatic ticket gate according to the present invention has a storage means for storing lost ticket information in which second identification information is added to first identification information, and a first ticket recorded in advance on an inserted ticket. Reading means for reading the first identification information and the second identification information, and comparing the first identification information and the second identification information read by the reading means with the lost ticket information stored in the storage means. And a determination unit that determines that the ticket is a lost ticket when the first identification information matches and the second identification information also matches.

An automatic ticket gate according to the present invention has a storage means for storing lost ticket information in which second identification information is added to first identification information, and a first ticket recorded in advance on an inserted ticket. Reading means for reading the first identification information and the second identification information, and comparing the first identification information and the second identification information read by the reading means with the lost ticket information stored in the storage means. And a determination unit that determines that the ticket is not a lost ticket when the first identification information matches and the second identification information also matches.

[0012] The automatic ticket gate according to the present invention has a storage means for storing lost ticket information in which unique identification information is added to an individual identification number, and an individual identification number recorded in advance on an inserted ticket. Reading means for reading the unique identification information and the unique identification information, comparing means for comparing the identification number of the individual read by the reading means with the unique identification information, and the lost ticket information stored in the storage means; When the comparison means matches the individual identification number and the unique identification information also matches, the determination means determines that the ticket is a lost ticket.

[0013] The automatic ticket gate according to the present invention has a storage means for storing lost ticket information in which unique identification information is added to an individual identification number, and an individual identification number prerecorded on an inserted ticket. Reading means for reading the unique identification information and the unique identification information, comparing means for comparing the identification number of the individual read by the reading means with the unique identification information, and the lost ticket information stored in the storage means; When the comparing means matches the individual identification number and the unique identification information also matches, the determining means determines that the ticket is not a lost ticket.

According to the method for determining a lost ticket of an automatic ticket gate of the present invention, lost ticket information in which second identification information is added to first identification information is stored and recorded in advance in a ticket to be inserted. The first identification information and the second identification information are read, and the read first identification information and the second identification information are compared with the stored lost ticket information. The lost ticket is determined accordingly.

According to the method for determining a lost ticket of an automatic ticket gate of the present invention, lost ticket information in which second identification information is added to first identification information is stored and recorded in advance in a ticket to be inserted. The first identification information and the second identification information are read, and the read first identification information and the second identification information are compared with the lost ticket information stored in the storage means. When the first identification information matches and the second identification information also matches in the comparison, it is determined that the ticket is a lost ticket.

According to the method for determining a lost ticket of an automatic ticket gate of the present invention, lost ticket information in which second identification information is added to first identification information is stored and recorded in advance in a ticket to be inserted. The first identification information and the second identification information are read, and the read first identification information and the second identification information are compared with the lost ticket information stored in the storage means. If the first identification information matches and the second identification information also matches in the comparison, it is determined that the ticket is not a lost ticket.

According to the method for determining a lost ticket of an automatic ticket gate of the present invention, lost ticket information in which unique identification information is added to an individual identification number is stored, and an individual ticket recorded in advance on an inserted ticket is stored. The identification number of the individual and the unique identification information are read, and the read individual identification number and the unique identification information are compared with the lost ticket information stored in the storage means. Are matched, and when the unique identification information also matches, it is determined that the ticket is a lost ticket.

According to the method for determining a lost ticket of an automatic ticket gate of the present invention, lost ticket information in which unique identification information is added to an identification number of an individual is stored, and the personal information recorded in advance in the inserted ticket is stored. The identification number of the individual and the unique identification information are read, and the read individual identification number and the unique identification information are compared with the lost ticket information stored in the storage means. Are matched, and when the unique identification information also matches, it is determined that the ticket is a lost ticket.

[0019]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows the configuration of an automatic ticket gate system according to the present invention, in which a plurality of automatic ticket gates 1,... Provided at a station are connected to a higher-level model 2, such as a data counting machine.

FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration of the automatic ticket gate 1 according to the present invention. That is, an entrance 14 for receiving the ticket 12 is provided at one end of the automatic ticket gate main body 1, and an exit 16 for discharging the ticket 12 received at the entrance 14 is provided at the other end.

The ticket 12 received by the entrance 14 is disposed between the entrance 14 and the exit 16.
Is formed. A detector 20 for detecting that the ticket 12 has been received,
Detectors 22 for detecting that the ticket 12 has been discharged are respectively provided at the discharge ports 16.

The read heads 24 and 2 serving as reading means for reading magnetic information recorded on the ticket 12 extend from the receiving port 14 to the discharging port 16 on the transport path of the transport path 18.
6. Write heads 28 and 30 are provided as writing means for recording magnetic information on the ticket 12. Further, support members (rotating rollers) 32, 33, 34 and 35 are provided along the transport path 18 and on the opposite sides of the read heads 24 and 26 and the write heads 28 and 30 from the transport path 18.

Further, the support member 32 is
4, the support member 33 is attached to the read head 26, the support member 34 is attached to the write head 28, the support member 35 is attached to the write head 30, and these support members 32, 33, 34 And 35 are attached to a base (not shown) which forms one side surface of the automatic ticket gate main body 1.

Here, the read head 24 and the write head 28 have a magnetic recording unit provided on the
Read head 24 and write head 2
When the ticket 12 is received in the receiving port 14 in a state where the ticket 8 is directed to the side where the ticket 8 is provided, the read head 26 and the write head 30 are moved by the magnetic recording unit of the ticket 12 It is driven when the ticket 12 is received at the entrance 14 with the reading head 26 and the writing head 30 facing the transport path.

In the case where the received ticket 12 is to be discharged, the ticket 12 is distributed in the direction of the discharge port 16 on the transport path of the transport path 18 so that the received ticket 12 is discharged.
In the case where is a ticket 12 to be collected, a distribution unit 34 for distributing the ticket 12 in the direction of a ticket collection unit 32 for collecting the ticket 12 is provided. Further, detectors 36 and 38 for detecting passage of the conveyed ticket 12 are provided on the transport path of the transport path 18. Further, the automatic ticket gate main body 1 is provided with a door portion 40 for closing the door to prevent the passage of a user.

FIG. 3 schematically shows a control system of the automatic ticket gate 1 constructed as shown in FIG. The control system of the automatic ticket gate 1 includes a central processing unit 11 (hereinafter referred to as CP) that controls the entire automatic ticket gate 1.
U), a power supply circuit 1 for supplying a normal power supply voltage
3. Battery power supply 15 for supplying power supply voltage when power supply voltage from power supply circuit 13 is abnormal, and power supply circuit 1
A power supply identification control circuit 17 for switching the supply of the power supply voltage between the power supply 3 and the battery power supply 15 by using an electric circuit configuration
A read-only memory 44 (hereinafter abbreviated as ROM) that stores a control program of the CPU 11, a random access memory 46 that stores information read from the ticket 12 and stores information as a buffer of the control program ( RAM, which stores fare information and lost ticket check data (ID data) described later, a read circuit 50 that controls the read heads 24 and 26, and a write head 28 and 30 that are controlled. A writing circuit 52, a ticket detection circuit 54 for detecting the transport state of the ticket 12 based on the outputs of the detectors 20, 22, 36 and 38;
A transport control circuit 56 that controls a transport motor 55 that transports the ticket 12 along the transport path 18, a door control circuit 60 that controls a door opening and closing mechanism 58 that drives the door unit 40, and controls the automatic ticket gate 1. And a transmission control circuit 62 for transmitting information to and from the ticket gate host device 2.

In the automatic ticket gate 1, entry information and entry time are written by the writing head 28 or 30 on the inserted ticket 12 at the time of entry, and entry information written on the inserted ticket 12 at the time of entry. And the entry time are read by the read head 24 or 26.

Next, a first embodiment having such a configuration will be described. In the first embodiment, the ticket for which the automatic ticket gate 1 determines to be NG is registered in the memory 48 of each automatic ticket gate 1.

First, the upper model 2 transmits lost ticket check data (ID data) to each automatic ticket gate 1, and each automatic ticket gate 1 stores the lost ticket check data received via the transmission control circuit 62 in the memory. 48 is registered (stored).

FIG. 4 shows an example of the structure of lost ticket check data. That is, lost ticket check data is
Ticket type 1, ticket type 2,... The number of ticket types (number of ticket types) such as ticket type i (i), the type of ticket (ticket type code), and the ID data registration number of the ticket type (j) ), And the ID of the ticket type
, And the ID number of the ticket type and the validity end date,... For each ticket type.

As described above, the lost ticket check data includes, in addition to the individual ID number, data that differs depending on the ticket even if the ID number is the same (in this case, the effective end date).
Is added.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, if the ticket A is lost during the period (X) in which both the ticket A and the ticket B can be used, the ticket A for which the lost ticket check data is determined to be NG. ID number (0001) and effective end date (YYY
Y: M1: D1) is registered.

In the automatic ticket gate 1, in addition to the ID number,
Ticket-specific data registered in the D data (in this case,
The validity end date) is compared with the ID number recorded on the read ticket and the validity end date.

In the case of the ticket A: Since the ID number (0001) matches and the validity end date (YYY: M1: D1) also matches, the determination NG in the automatic ticket gate 1 is made, and the ticket A is used. Collect or hold inside the automatic ticket gate 1.

In the case of ticket B: the ID number (0001) matches, but the validity end date (YYYY: M2: D2)
Do not match, the determination at the automatic ticket gate 1 is OK, and the ticket B can be used.

Next, the operation of the automatic ticket gate 1 according to the first embodiment in such a configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The CPU 11 of the automatic ticket gate 1 reads the magnetic data of the inserted ticket by the read heads 24 and 26 and the read circuit 50 and temporarily stores the read magnetic data in the RAM 46 (ST
1) Within the valid period (ST2) or within the valid section (ST
3) is checked, and if it is out of the validity period or out of the valid section, the determination is NG (ST14), the ticket is collected or reserved, and the passage is not permitted.

If the validity period is within the validity period, C
When the ID data recorded on the ticket is not correctly read in step ST1, the PU 11 determines OK (ST4, 13), and when the ID data is correctly read (ST4), the type of the ticket registered as the loss check data. The number (number of ticket types) i is set (ST5), and it is checked whether the type of the registered ticket (ticket type) is (ST6). If it is not a registered type, registration of the next (i-1) Change to the type of ticket (ST11), if i = 0 (ST1)
2) It is checked whether the registered ticket type (ticket type) is again registered (ST6).

If the type of the ticket matches in step ST6, the CPU 11 sets the number j of ID data registered as loss check data (ST7), and j of the ticket type i.
Check if the ID code matches (ST
8), if they do not match, the j-th j-th ID code is set (ST10); if not j = 0 (ST11), it is checked again whether the j-th ID code of the ticket type i matches (ST8). ). Also, if they match in step ST8, C
The PU 11 checks whether the j-th valid end date of the ticket type i matches (ST9), and if they match, the determination is N.
As G, the ticket is collected or reserved and passage is not permitted (ST14), and if they do not match, the process proceeds to step 10.

The CPU 11 performs steps ST6 to ST12.
Check the inserted ticket by repeating
If i = 0 (ST12), the determination is OK and the process ends (ST13).

Next, a second embodiment will be described. Second
In the embodiment, a ticket whose judgment is OK in the automatic ticket gate 1 is registered in the lost ticket check data.

The upper model 2 receives the lost ticket check data (I
D data) to each automatic ticket gate 1
Registers (stores) the lost ticket check data received via the transmission control circuit 62 in the memory 48.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the structure of lost ticket check data. That is, lost ticket check data is
Ticket type 1, ticket type 2,... The number of ticket types (number of ticket types) such as ticket type i (i), the type of ticket (ticket type code), and the ID data registration number of the ticket type (j) ), And the ID of the ticket type
, And the ID number of the ticket type and the effective start date,... For each ticket type.

As described above, in the lost ticket check data, in addition to the individual ID number, even if the ID number is the same, different data depending on the ticket (in this case, the effective start date).
Is added.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, if the ticket A is lost during the period (X) in which both the ticket A and the ticket B can be used, the ticket B for which the lost ticket check data is determined as OK. ID number (0001) and effective start date (YYY
Y: M2: D2) is registered.

In the automatic ticket gate 1, in addition to the ID number,
Ticket-specific data registered in the D data (in this case,
The validity start date) is compared with the ID number recorded on the read ticket and the validity start date.

In the case of the ticket A: the ID number (0001) matches, but the effective start date (YYY: M1: D1) does not match. Collect or hold inside the automatic ticket gate 1.

In the case of the ticket B: the ID number (0001) matches and the effective start date (YYYY: M2: D2)
Therefore, the determination at the automatic ticket gate 1 is OK, and the ticket B can be used.

Next, the operation of the automatic ticket gate 1 in the automatic ticket gate system according to the second embodiment having such a configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The CPU 11 of the automatic ticket gate 1 reads the magnetic data of the inserted ticket with the read heads 24 and 26 and the read circuit 50 and reads the magnetic data from the RAM.
46 (ST21), and within the validity period (ST2).
2) It is checked whether it is within the valid section (ST23), and if it is outside the valid period or outside the valid section, the judgment is NG (ST23)
35), collect or reserve the ticket and disallow passage.

If it is within the valid section within the valid period, C
When the ID data recorded on the ticket is not correctly read in step ST21, the PU 11 determines that the determination is OK (ST24, 36), and when the ID data is correctly read (ST24).
The number of ticket types (number of ticket types) i registered as loss check data is set (ST25), and it is checked whether the type of ticket (ticket type) is registered (ST26), and the registered ticket is registered. If it is not the type, it is changed to the type of the registered ticket of the next (i-1) (ST32).
33) It is checked again whether the registered ticket type (ticket type) is (ST26).

If the type of the ticket matches in step ST26, the CPU 11 sets the number j of ID data registered as loss check data (ST27), and sets the ticket type i.
Check if the j-th ID code of
28), if they do not match, the j-th j-th ID code is set (ST30). If j = 0 (ST31), it is checked again whether the j-th ID code of the ticket type i matches (ST28). ). If they match in step ST28, the CPU 11 checks whether or not the j-th valid start date of the denomination i matches (ST29). If they match, the determination is OK (ST36). Go to step 30.

The CPU 11 performs steps ST26 to ST3.
Step 3 is repeated to check the inserted ticket. When i = 0 (ST33), it is checked whether the type of the read ticket has been registered (ST3).
4) If not registered, the judgment is OK (ST3)
6) If it is registered, the judgment is NG and the ticket is collected or reserved and passage is not permitted (ST35).

As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, by checking a lost ticket with an automatic ticket gate, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use of the lost ticket.

When a plurality of tickets having the same ID number (number for each individual) exist in the field (in the case of updating,
In the case where the ID number is used again by another person, in the case of reissue, etc.), a specific ticket in the ID number can be collected (recovered) in the judgment NG.

Further, in the lost ticket check data (ID data), data different from the ID number (individual number) and the ticket (valid end date, etc.) are registered and recorded on the ticket. By comparing the ID number with the effective end date, even when there are a plurality of tickets with the same ID number (an individual number), a specific ticket among them can be collected.

[0055]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
It is possible to provide an automatic ticket gate that can correctly determine a lost ticket from information recorded on a ticket, and a lost ticket determination method for the automatic ticket gate.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a configuration of an automatic ticket gate system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of an automatic ticket gate according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the automatic ticket gate according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of lost ticket check data.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a period during which both a ticket A and a ticket B can be used.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the automatic ticket gate according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of lost ticket check data.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a period during which both a ticket A and a ticket B can be used.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the automatic ticket gate according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a ticket A is updated to a ticket B.

[Description of Signs] 1 ... Automatic ticket gate 2 ... Upper model 11 ... CPU (comparing means, judging means) 24, 26 ... Reading head (reading means) 48 ... Memory (storage means) 50 ... Reading circuit 62 ... Transmission control circuit

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A storage means for storing lost ticket information in which second identification information is added to first identification information, and first and second identification information pre-recorded on an inserted ticket. Reading means for reading the first identification information and second identification information read by the reading means, and lost ticket information stored in the storage means; Determining means for determining a lost ticket in accordance with a comparison result of the comparing means; 2. A storage means for storing lost ticket information in which second identification information is added to first identification information, and first and second identification information recorded in advance on an inserted ticket. Reading means for reading the first identification information and second identification information read by the reading means, and lost ticket information stored in the storage means; Determining means for determining that the ticket has been lost if the first identification information matches the second identification information and the second identification information also matches the comparison means. 3. A storage means for storing lost ticket information in which second identification information is added to first identification information, and first and second identification information recorded in advance on an inserted ticket. Reading means for reading the first identification information and second identification information read by the reading means, and lost ticket information stored in the storage means; Determining means for determining that the ticket is not a lost ticket if the first identification information matches the second identification information and the second identification information also matches the comparison means. 4. A storage means for storing lost ticket information in which unique identification information is added to an individual identification number, and an individual identification number and unique identification information recorded in advance on an inserted ticket. A comparing means for comparing the identification number and the unique identification information of the individual read by the reading means with the lost ticket information stored in the storage means; Determining means for determining that the ticket is a lost ticket when the numbers match and the unique identification information also matches; 5. A storage means for storing lost ticket information in which unique identification information is added to an individual identification number; an individual identification number and unique identification information recorded in advance on an inserted ticket; A comparing means for comparing the identification number and the unique identification information of the individual read by the reading means with the lost ticket information stored in the storage means; Determining means for determining that the ticket is not a lost ticket if the numbers match and the unique identification information also matches; 6. The lost ticket information in which the second identification information is added to the first identification information is stored, and the first identification information and the second identification information pre-recorded on the inserted ticket are stored. And comparing the read first identification information and second identification information with the stored lost ticket information, and determining the lost ticket according to the comparison result. A method for determining a lost ticket of an automatic ticket gate. 7. Lost ticket information in which second identification information is added to first identification information, and first identification information and second identification information recorded in advance on an inserted ticket. The first identification information and the second identification information thus read are compared with the lost ticket information stored in the storage means. 2
The lost ticket is determined if the identification information also matches the lost ticket. 8. Lost ticket information in which second identification information is added to first identification information, and first identification information and second identification information recorded in advance on an inserted ticket. The first identification information and the second identification information thus read are compared with the lost ticket information stored in the storage means. 2
The lost ticket is determined to be not a lost ticket when the identification information also matches the lost ticket. 9. A lost ticket information in which unique identification information is added to an individual identification number is stored, and an individual identification number and unique identification information recorded in advance on an inserted ticket are read. The read individual identification number and the unique identification information are compared with the lost ticket information stored in the storage means, and when the comparison shows that the individual identification numbers match and the unique identification information also matches. A method for determining a lost ticket of an automatic ticket gate, wherein the method determines that the ticket is a lost ticket. 10. A lost ticket information in which unique identification information is added to an individual identification number is stored, and an individual identification number and unique identification information recorded in advance on a ticket to be inserted are read. The read individual identification number and the unique identification information are compared with the lost ticket information stored in the storage means, and when the comparison shows that the individual identification numbers match and the unique identification information also matches. And determining that the ticket is not a lost ticket.