JP2001229418A - Transportation fare adjusting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a transportation fare adjusting device which makes it possible to pay a discount fare by using not a ride ticket card for discount, but an ordinary ride ticket card. SOLUTION: The transportation fare adjusting device is equipped with a storage part 40 having a time band table 41 which contains discount time bands and a fare table 42 containing normal fares and discount fares of specific use sections. The time band table 41 is referenced to decide whether or not the use time of a train ticket card is included in a discount time band and when it is decided that the use time is included, a specific discount fare is applied according to the fare table 42.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a traffic fare adjustment apparatus for adjusting a traffic fare based on information recorded on a recording medium such as a prepaid card used for payment of a traffic fare.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When using a boarding ticket in transportation such as a train, a user purchases a boarding ticket at a ticket vending machine, and passes the purchased boarding ticket through an automatic ticket gate to perform a ticket gate. As described above, the user has to purchase a boarding ticket every time the user uses the transportation, so that the convenience of the user is impaired. On the other hand, in the case of using a boarding pass, there is no need to purchase a boarding ticket, and it is sufficient to simply pass the boarding pass through an automatic ticket gate. However, in the case of a commuter pass, there is an inconvenience that only a predetermined use section can be used.

[0003] Conventionally, a recording medium such as a prepaid card (hereinafter referred to as a "ticket card") is used for payment of a transportation fee.
Automatic ticket gates that can be used have been developed and used. Thereby, the user can use the transportation without purchasing a ticket at the ticket vending machine and without being restricted by the use section.

In recent years, non-rush hours have been set as a discount time zone in order to diversify the use time of users to use transportation means in order to eliminate so-called excessive congestion during the rush hour. In the case of using a transportation system during a discount period, a discount fee service for discounting a transportation fee has been introduced in various transportation systems. Also, in the above-mentioned ticket card, a discount ticket card which can be used for transportation by paying a discount fee which is a predetermined amount discounted from a normal fee when used in a discount time zone is manufactured and used. I have.

[0005]

However, the discount ticket card as described above is a special ticket card different from a normal ticket card. Even during the rush hour, you must pay the regular rate instead of the discounted rate. Therefore, there is a problem that the user has to use a discount ticket card for use in a discount time zone and a normal ticket card for use in a non-discount time zone.

[0006] In addition, since a transportation management company needs to sell two types of ticket cards, a normal ticket card and a discount ticket card, it is necessary to sell a single ticket card. However, there is a problem that costs required for facilities such as a ticket vending machine increase.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and stores information on a discount time zone, and determines whether or not a point in time at which a traffic fare is to be paid is included in the discount time zone. It is an object of the present invention to provide a traffic fare adjustment apparatus that can pay a discount fare using a normal ticket card without using a ticket card.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to determine whether a time point at the start of use or at the end of use of a transportation facility, or both time points, is included in a discount time zone. It is an object of the present invention to provide a traffic fare adjustment device capable of providing an appropriate discount fare service depending on the case.

Another object of the present invention is to print a discount amount discounted from a normal fare on a ticket card so that a user can easily understand that he / she enjoyed the discount fare service. In providing the equipment.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a traffic fare settlement apparatus which pays a traffic fare using a recording medium on which recording information including value information is recorded. In a traffic fare adjustment apparatus for performing fare adjustment, a discount time zone information storage unit that stores discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone in which a traffic fee is a discount price, and a traffic time referring to the discount time zone information storage unit. Determining means for determining whether or not the time of payment of the fee is included in the discount time zone; and a payment amount for calculating the payment amount in the discount time zone when the determination means determines that the time point is included in the discount time zone. Calculating means, updating means for updating the value information based on the payment amount calculated by the payment amount calculating means, and recording the value information updated by the updating means in the recording information of the recording medium Characterized in that it comprises a that recording means.

[0011] A traffic fare settlement apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention provides a traffic fare settlement system when a transportation fee is paid using a recording medium on which recording information including value information is recorded. In the fare settlement device, a discount time zone information storage unit that stores discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone in which a traffic fee is a discount fee, first traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in the discount time zone, and a non-discount time zone. And referring to the discount time zone information storage unit that stores the second traffic price information indicating the traffic fee in the discount time zone, and determines whether or not the time point for paying the traffic fee is included in the discount time zone. And a first payment amount for calculating a payment amount based on the first transportation fee information stored in the transportation fee information storage unit when the determination unit determines that the vehicle is included in the discount time zone. A second payment amount calculation unit that calculates a payment amount based on the second transportation fee information stored in the transportation fee information storage unit when the output unit and the determination unit determine that the vehicle is not included in the discount time zone. Means, updating means for updating the value information based on the payment amount calculated by the first payment amount calculating means or the second payment amount calculating means, and the recording medium storing the value information updated by the updating means Recording means for recording the recording information.

[0012] A traffic fare settlement apparatus according to a third aspect of the present invention comprises
In the traffic fare adjustment device according to the present invention, when it is determined by the determination means that the vehicle is included in the discount time zone, based on the first traffic fare information and the second traffic fare information stored in the traffic fare information storage unit, The present invention is further characterized by further comprising a discount amount calculating means for calculating a discount amount, and a printing means for printing, on a recording medium, a time point at which a transportation fee is paid and the discount amount calculated by the discount amount calculating means.

[0013] A transportation fee settlement apparatus according to a fourth aspect of the present invention relates to a case in which transportation is used and a transportation fee is paid using a recording medium on which recording information including valuable information is recorded. In the traffic fare adjustment device for performing the payment of the traffic fare, a discount time zone information storage unit that stores discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone in which the traffic fee is a discount fare; A traffic fee information storage unit that stores first traffic fee information and second traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in a non-discount time zone and the discount time zone information storage unit, and refers to the time of starting or use of transportation. Determining means for determining whether or not the end point is included in the discount time zone; and when the determining means determines that the end time is included in the discount time zone, the first information stored in the traffic fee information storage unit is stored. A first payment amount calculating means for calculating a payment amount based on the toll information; and a second traffic stored in the traffic price information storage section when the determination means determines that the payment is not included in the discount time zone. Second payment amount calculating means for calculating the payment amount based on the fee information, and updating means for updating the valuable value information based on the payment amount calculated by the first payment amount calculating means or the second payment amount calculating means. And recording means for recording the value information updated by the updating means in the recording information of the recording medium.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a traffic fare adjustment apparatus according to the fourth aspect.
In the traffic fare settlement device according to the present invention, when the determination unit determines that the time of starting or ending use of the transportation is included in the discount time zone, the first time stored in the traffic fee information storage unit. Discount amount calculating means for calculating a discount amount based on the transportation fee information and the second transportation fee information;
A printing unit that prints the discount amount calculated by the discount amount calculating unit on a recording medium.

[0015] A traffic fare settlement apparatus according to a sixth aspect of the present invention relates to a case in which transportation is used, and when a transportation fee is paid using a recording medium on which recording information including valuable information is recorded. In the traffic fare adjustment device for performing the payment of the traffic fare, a discount time zone information storage unit that stores discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone in which the traffic fee is a discount fare; A first toll information, a second toll information different from the first toll information, and a third toll information indicating a toll in a non-discount time zone; And means for judging whether or not the time point of starting and / or ending use of the transportation facility is included in the discount time zone by referring to the section, If it is determined that only the end time is included in the discount time zone, a first payment amount calculating means for calculating a payment amount based on the first transportation fee information stored in the transportation fee information storage unit; When the determination unit determines that both the start and end times of use are included in the discount time zone, a second payment amount is calculated based on the second traffic fee information stored in the traffic fee information storage unit. When the payment start time and the use end time are determined not to be included in the discount time zone by the payment amount calculation means and the determination means, the third traffic rate information stored in the traffic rate information storage unit is used. A third payment amount calculating means for calculating a payment amount based on the payment value calculated based on the payment amount calculated by the first payment amount calculating means, the second payment amount calculating means or the third payment amount calculating means. Update Means, characterized in that it comprises a recording means for recording the value information updated by said updating means in the recording information recording medium.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a traffic fare settlement apparatus according to the sixth aspect.
In the traffic fare settlement apparatus according to the present invention, when it is determined by the determination means that the use start time and / or the use end time point of the transportation are included in the discount time zone, the traffic time information is stored in the traffic fare information storage unit. Discount amount calculating means for calculating a discount amount based on the first and third transportation fee information or the second and third transportation fee information;
It is characterized by further comprising printing means for printing on a recording medium the time point of starting and / or ending the use of the transportation means and the discount amount calculated by the discount amount calculating means.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage unit for storing discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone in which the traffic fee is discounted, and when paying the traffic fee, whether the time of payment is included in the discount time zone. Determine whether or not. Here, when it is determined that the payment is included in the discount period, the payment amount in the discount period is calculated. Then, the value information included in the recording information recorded on the recording medium is updated based on the calculated payment amount, and the updated value information is recorded in the recording information on the recording medium.

As described above, when the point of time when the transportation fee is paid is included in the discount time zone, the payment amount in the discount time zone is, for example, a certain amount discounted from the normal fee, or a certain discount rate is applied to the normal fee. Calculate the discount fee by multiplying. As a result, even when a normal recording medium is used instead of a recording medium dedicated to the discount fee service, payment of the discount fee can be performed. Therefore, even if the user does not have a recording medium dedicated to the discount, when the user uses the transportation during the discount time, it is sufficient to pay the discount fee, so that the convenience can be achieved.

In addition, in the case where the use in the discount time zone increases as the convenience of the user is improved in this way, the use time is dispersed and the congestion situation at the time of the rush can be alleviated. .

Further, the transportation management company can provide the discount rate service to the user without selling the recording medium dedicated to the discount, so that the equipment cost can be reduced.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a discount time zone information storage unit for storing discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone in which the traffic rate is a discount rate, first traffic rate information indicating the traffic rate in the discount time zone, and A traffic fee information storage unit for storing second traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in a non-discount time zone. Then, when paying the transportation fee, it is determined whether or not the time of payment is included in the discount time zone. Here, when it is determined to be included in the discount time zone, the payment amount is calculated based on the first traffic rate information. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not included in the discount time zone, the payment amount is calculated based on the second traffic rate information. To calculate the payment amount. The value information included in the recording information recorded on the recording medium is updated based on the payment amount calculated as a result, and the updated value information is recorded in the recording information on the recording medium.

As described above, the provision of the discount time zone information storage unit and the traffic fee information storage unit enables the payment of the discount fee using only the ordinary recording medium, and the discount fee can be easily calculated. .

According to the fourth aspect, a discount time zone information storage unit for storing discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone in which the traffic fee is a discount fee, and a first traffic fee and a non-transfer fee indicating the traffic fee in the discount time zone. A traffic fare information storage unit that stores second traffic fare information indicating a traffic fare in a discount time zone. Then, it is determined whether or not the use start time or use end time of the transportation is included in the discount time zone. Here, when it is determined that the payment is included in the discount time, the payment amount is calculated based on the first transportation fee, and when it is determined that the payment is not included in the discount time, the payment is performed based on the second transportation fee. Calculate the amount. The value information included in the recording information recorded on the recording medium is updated based on the payment amount calculated as a result, and the updated value information is recorded in the recording information on the recording medium.

As described above, the reference time point for determining whether or not the vehicle is included in the discount time zone is the time point at which the use of the transportation system starts or ends. Therefore, in the case of using the transportation start time as a reference, if the use start time is included in the discount time zone, the user will receive a discount even if the use end time is not included in the discount time zone. You can pay the fee. Similarly, when the end of transportation is used as a reference, if the end of use is included in the discount time zone, even if the start of use is not included in the discount time zone, Can pay a discount.

[0025] According to the sixth aspect, a discount time zone information storage unit for storing discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone in which the traffic rate is a discount rate, and a first traffic rate and a second traffic rate indicating the traffic rate in the discount time zone. A traffic fare information storage unit that stores second traffic fare different from one traffic fare and third traffic fare information indicating a traffic fare in a non-discount time zone. Then, it is determined whether or not the time of starting or ending the use of the transportation, or the time of starting and ending of use are included in the discount time zone. Here, if it is determined that only the time of the start of use or the time of the end of use is included in the discount time zone, the payment amount is calculated based on the first transportation fee, and both time points are included in the discount time zone. If it is determined that
The payment amount is calculated based on the third transportation fee. Further, when it is determined that both the start and end of use are included in the discount time zone, the payment amount is calculated based on the second transportation fee information. The value information included in the recording information recorded on the recording medium is updated based on the payment amount calculated as a result, and the updated value information is recorded in the recording information on the recording medium.

As described above, the reference time point for determining whether or not the vehicle is included in the discount time zone is either the time point of starting or ending the use of the transportation, or both of the time points. Then, if any time point at the start of use or at the end of use is included in the discount time zone, the user can pay a discount fee. Further, when both the time points of the start of use and the end time of use are included in the discount time zone, the discount amount can be made larger than in the case where either time point is included in the discount time zone. As a result, it is possible to provide the user with a discount service appropriate for each case.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, if it is determined that the time at which the toll is paid is included in the discount time zone, the first toll information and the second toll information stored in the toll information storage unit are stored. , And calculates the discount amount. Then, the time when the transportation fee is paid and the calculated discount amount are printed on a recording medium.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that the use start time or use end time of the transportation is included in the discount time zone, the first transportation fee information and the transportation fee information stored in the transportation fee information storage unit are stored. The discount amount is calculated based on the second transportation fee information. Then, the time of starting or ending use of the transportation means and the calculated discount amount are printed on a recording medium.

According to the seventh aspect, when it is determined that the time point of starting or ending use of the transportation means or both the time point of starting and ending of use are included in the discount time zone, the traffic fee information storage unit A discount is calculated based on the stored first toll information, second toll information, and third toll information. Then, the time when the use of the transportation is started, the time when the use is ended, or both times, and the calculated discount amount are printed on a recording medium.

As described above, by printing the discount amount discounted from the normal fare on the ticket card together with the time when the discount amount is applied, the user can easily grasp that he / she enjoyed the discount fare service. So you can
The use in the discount time zone increases, and as a result, the use time can be further dispersed.

[0031]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings showing the embodiments. FIG. 1 is an external view showing an external appearance of a traffic fare settlement apparatus of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 1
Is an automatic ticket gate of the present invention of a traffic fare settlement device
The payment apparatus 1 includes an insertion slot 2 for receiving the ticket card 100, an ejection port 3 for discharging the ticket card 100 inserted into the insertion slot 2, and a user's A passage door 4 for enabling / disabling passage.

The ticket card 100 has a magnetic recording area for recording information on the ticket card (hereinafter referred to as ticket information). The ticket information includes a ticket date indicating the date on which the ticket card 100 was issued, a boarding station identifier for identifying the boarding station, and a ticket card when the ticket card 100 was issued. 100
, The amount of money consumed by the ticket card 100, the amount of balance that can be consumed, and the like. Further, the ticket information includes a discount flag described later.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the settlement apparatus 1 is an automatic ticket gate, but the transportation charge settlement apparatus of the present invention is not limited to this, and is used, for example, when crossing over. It goes without saying that a device such as a fare settlement device may be used.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the settlement apparatus 1 of the present invention. The settlement apparatus 1 includes a ROM 20 that stores various software programs necessary for the operation of the settlement apparatus 1. Various programs stored in the ROM 20 are executed by the CPU 10.

The settlement apparatus 1 further includes a RAM 30 for storing temporary data generated when the program is executed,
Storage unit 40 for storing data generated in U10
A reader / writer unit 50 that reads / writes information recorded on the ticket card 100, a reception unit 60 that receives the ticket card 100 inserted from the insertion slot 2, and discharges the ticket card 100 from the discharge slot 3. A discharge unit 61;
A door control unit 70 for controlling opening and closing of the passage door 4;
0 and a printing unit 90 for printing predetermined information on the back of the ticket card 100.

At the time of a ticket gate, the user must use the ticket card 100
Into the insertion slot 2. Ticket card 100 is insertion slot 2
When the information is received by the reception unit 60, the reader / writer unit 50 reads and writes the ticket information according to a procedure described later. Then, the ticket card 100 is transported by a transport device (not shown) provided inside the settlement apparatus 1, and is discharged from the discharge port 3 through the discharge unit 61. Here the ticket card 100
When the CPU 10 determines that the balance in the ticket information is insufficient, the CPU 10 instructs the door control unit 70 to close the passing door 4. Upon receiving this instruction, the door control unit 70 closes the passage door 4 and blocks the passage of the user.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining information printed on the back surface of the ticket card 100. As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the ticket card 100, the date at the time of ticket gate (“date” in FIG. 3), the station name of the boarding station (also “boarding station”), and the time of boarding (also “hour”) 1)), the first ride fee to be paid for the ride (also "first ride"), the station name of the disembarkation station (also "disembarkation station"), the time of disembarkation (also "hour 2"), consumption of the ticket card 100 Each information of a possible balance (also “balance”) and a discount amount for the payment amount (also “discount”) is printed.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a format example of the time zone table 41. As shown in FIG. 4, the time zone table 41 has two fields, a day of the week field 41a and a discount time zone field 41b.

The day of the week field 41a stores each day of the week, and the discount time zone field 41b stores a discount time zone to which a discount fee is applied. The format example shown in FIG. 4 indicates that the discount time zone is from 10:00 to 15:00 from Monday to Friday, and that the discount time zone is from 6:00 to 16:00 on Saturday and Sunday. ing.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a format example of the fare table 42. As shown in FIG. 5, in the fare table 42, a boarding station field 42a, a disembarking station field 42b, a normal fare field 42c, a first discount fare field 42d, and a second discount fare field 42e.
There are two fields.

The station name of the boarding station is stored in the boarding station field 42a, and the station name of the boarding station is stored in the drop-off station field 42b. The normal fare field 42c stores a normal fare set for the use section.

Further, in the first discount fare field 42d, the fare applied when the boarding or disembarking time is included in the discount time zone in the use section, and in the second discount fare field 42e, In the use section, the fare applied when the boarding time and the getting off time are included in the discount time zone are stored.

In the format example shown in FIG. 5, for example, if the boarding station is "AA" and the getting off station is "BB",
The fare is usually 300 yen for that section, 280 yen as a discount fare when boarding or disembarking is included in the discount time zone, and a discount fare when boarding or disembarking. 2 if discounted if included
This indicates that 60 yen has been set.

Next, the operation of the settlement apparatus 1 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of the operation of the settlement apparatus 1 according to the present invention at the time of boarding the ticket gate. When the receiving unit 60 receives the ticket card 100 (S101), the settlement apparatus 1 reduces a predetermined initial fare from the balance in the ticket information of the received ticket card 100 (S102). Here, when the balance is less than the initial fare, that is, when the balance is insufficient (Y in S103).
ES), the passing door 4 is closed by the door control unit 70 (S).
111) and the ticket card 100 into the outlet 3
(S110).

On the other hand, if the balance is not insufficient at step S103 (NO at S103), the settlement apparatus 1 acquires the time at that time from the clock circuit 80 and sets the time zone table stored in the storage unit 40. 41 and (S
104), it is determined whether or not the current time is included in the discount time zone (S105). If it is determined that the vehicle is included in the discount period (YES in S105), it is determined that the discount flag indicating that the boarding time is included in the discount period is on.
It is stored in M30 (S106). Step S10
If it is determined in S5 that the time is not included in the discount time zone (S10
5 is NO), the step S106 is not executed and the step S106 is not executed.
Proceed to 107.

Next, the settlement apparatus 1 sends the ticket information so that the discounted flag is turned on when the balance in which the initial fare is reduced in step S102 and the discount flag is stored in the RAM 30 are stored. Is updated (S
107). Then, the date, the boarding station, the boarding time, and the initial fare are printed on the back side of the ticket card 100 by the printing unit 90 (S108), and then the door control unit 70 passes the passing door 4.
Is opened (S109), and the ticket card 100 is discharged from the discharge port 3 (S110).

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the flow of the operation of the settlement apparatus 1 of the present invention in a ticket gate when getting off. When the acceptance unit 60 receives the ticket card 100 (S201), the settlement apparatus 1 accepts the received ticket card 10
The use section is confirmed by referring to the information on the boarding station in the ticket information of No. 0 (S202).

Next, the settlement apparatus 1 obtains the current time from the clock circuit 80 and refers to the time zone table 41 stored in the storage unit 40 (S203) to determine whether the current time is included in the discount time zone. (S20)
4). Here, when it is determined that the discount time is not included (NO in S204), it is determined whether or not the discount flag in the ticket information is on (S205). Here, when it is determined that the discount flag is not on (NO in S205),
The normal fare set for the use section confirmed in step S202 is reduced from the balance in the ticket information (S206). If it is determined that the discount flag is on (YES in S205), the first discount fare set for the use section is reduced (S207).

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S204 that the current time is included in the discount time zone (YES in S204), it is similarly determined whether the discount flag in the ticket information is on (S208). If it is determined that the discount flag is not on (NO in S208), the first discount fare set for the use section is reduced (S208).
209). When it is determined that the discount flag is on (YES in S208), the second discount fare set for the use section is reduced (S210).

Next, in the settlement apparatus 1, the balance in which the normal fare has been reduced in step S206, the balance in which the first discount fare has been reduced in step S207 or S209, or the second discount fare has been reduced in step S210. If the remaining balance is insufficient (YES in S211), the pass door 4 is closed by the door control unit 70 (S216), and the ticket card 100 is discharged from the outlet 3 (S21).
5).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211 that the balance is not insufficient (NO in S211), the ticket information is updated (S212). The date, the boarding station, the boarding time, and the initial fare are printed on the back of the ticket card 100 by the printing unit 90 (S213), and then the door control unit 70.
Then, the pass door 4 is opened (S214), and the ticket card 100 is discharged from the discharge port 3 (S215).

According to the above-described processing, the user can pay a discount fare in which a predetermined amount is discounted from the normal fare depending on whether the time of boarding or disembarking, or both times are included in the discount time zone.

In the above-described processing, the discount rate is obtained by using the fare table storing the discount rate. For example, a predetermined discount rate is stored in the storage unit 40 without such a table. The discount rate may be obtained by multiplying the normal rate by this discount rate. Alternatively, a predetermined discount amount may be stored in the storage unit 40, and the discount fee may be obtained by subtracting the discount amount from the normal fee.

The initial fare may not be separately settled but may be settled collectively. Furthermore, the fare or the discount rate may be changed in accordance with the ratio of the discount time zone to the total boarding time from the start of boarding to the end of boarding.

[0055]

As described in detail above, according to the traffic fare settlement apparatus of the present invention, information on a discount time zone is stored, and it is determined whether or not the time point for paying the traffic fare is included in the discount time zone. Thus, the discounted fare can be paid by using a normal ticket card without using the discount ticket card.

Further, it is determined whether the time point at the start of use or the end time of use of the transportation means or not is included in the discount time zone, and an appropriate discount is applied in each case. Charge service can be provided.

Further, by printing the discount amount discounted from the normal fare on the ticket card, the user can easily grasp that the discounted fee service has been enjoyed, and the present invention has an excellent effect. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view showing an external appearance of a traffic fare settlement apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of the settlement apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for describing information printed on the back surface of a ticket card.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a format example of a time zone table.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a format example of a fare table.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of the operation of the settlement apparatus of the present invention in a ticket gate at the time of boarding.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of the operation of the settlement apparatus of the present invention at the time of getting off a ticket.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Traffic fare payment device 2 Insertion opening 3 Exit 4 Passage door 40 Storage unit 41 Time zone table 42 Fare table

Claims (7)

[Claims] When a transportation fee is paid using a recording medium on which recording information including valuable value information is recorded, the transportation fee is settled in a transportation fare adjustment device that performs the payment of the transportation fee. A discount time zone information storage unit that stores discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone to be used as a fare, and referring to the discount time zone information storage unit, to determine whether a point in time at which a transportation fee is paid is included in the discount time zone. Determination means for determining whether the payment time is included in the discount time zone, a payment amount calculation means for calculating a payment amount in the discount time zone, and a payment amount calculated by the payment amount calculation means And an updating unit for updating the value information on the basis of the information, and a recording unit for recording the value information updated by the updating unit in recording information of a recording medium. Calculation apparatus. 2. When a transportation fee is paid using a recording medium on which recording information including valuable value information is recorded, the transportation fee is settled in a transportation fee settlement device for adjusting the transportation fee. A discount time zone information storage unit for storing discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone serving as a fee; first traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in the discount time zone; and a second traffic fee indicating a traffic rate in a non-discount time zone. A traffic fee information storage unit that stores information; a determination unit that refers to the discount time zone information storage unit to determine whether a time point for paying a traffic fee is included in the discount time zone; A first payment amount calculating unit that calculates a payment amount based on the first transportation fee information stored in the transportation fee information storage unit when it is determined that the vehicle is included in the discount time zone; A second payment amount calculating means for calculating a payment amount based on the second transportation fee information stored in the transportation fee information storage unit when it is determined that the first payment amount is not included in the discount time zone; Updating means for updating the value information based on the payment amount calculated by the means or the second payment amount calculating means; and recording means for recording the value information updated by the updating means in recording information of a recording medium. A traffic fare settlement device comprising: 3. A discount amount is calculated based on the first toll information and the second toll information stored in the toll information storage when the determining means determines that the discount is included in the discount time zone. 3. The method according to claim 2, further comprising: a calculating unit for calculating a discount amount to be paid; and a printing unit configured to print a time when the transportation fee is paid and the discount amount calculated by the calculating unit for the discount amount on a recording medium. Toll payment device. 4. When a transportation system is used and the transportation fee is paid using a recording medium on which recording information including value information is recorded, the transportation fee is settled. In the traffic fare adjustment device, a discount time zone information storage unit that stores discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone in which the traffic fee is a discount fee, first traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in the discount time zone, and a non-discount time. A traffic fee information storage unit that stores second traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in a zone, and the discount time zone includes a time point at which the use of a transportation facility is started or a time point at which use is ended, with reference to the discount time zone information storage unit. Determining means for determining whether or not the payment is included in the discount time zone, and determining a payment amount based on the first traffic rate information stored in the traffic rate information storage unit. A first payment amount calculating unit to be issued, and a payment amount is calculated based on the second transportation fee information stored in the transportation fee information storage unit when the determination unit determines that it is not included in the discount time zone. A second payment amount calculating means for updating the value information based on the payment amount calculated by the first payment amount calculating means or the second payment amount calculating means; Recording means for recording value information in recording information of a recording medium. 5. When the determination means determines that the time point of starting or ending use of the transportation means is included in the discount time zone, the first transportation fee information stored in the transportation fee information storage unit and A discount amount calculating means for calculating a discount amount based on the second transportation fee information; a time point at which the use of the transportation is started or a time point at which the use of the transportation means is ended; and the discount amount calculated by the discount amount calculating means. The transportation fee settlement apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising a printing unit for printing. 6. When a transportation system is used and the transportation fee is paid using a recording medium on which recording information including value information is recorded, the transportation fee is settled. In the traffic fare adjustment device, a discount time zone information storage unit that stores discount time zone information indicating a discount time zone in which the traffic fee is a discount fee, first traffic fee information and first traffic indicating a traffic fee in the discount time zone. A traffic fee information storage unit that stores second traffic fee information different from the fee information and third traffic fee information indicating a traffic fee in a non-discount time zone; Determining means for determining whether the start time and / or the use end time are included in the discount time zone; and the determination means includes only the use start time or only the use end time point in the discount time zone. If it is determined that the payment is made, first payment amount calculation means for calculating a payment amount based on the first transportation fee information stored in the transportation fee information storage unit; When it is determined that the time point is included in the discount time zone, a second payment amount calculation unit that calculates a payment amount based on the second transportation fee information stored in the transportation fee information storage unit; If it is determined that the start time of use and the end time of use are not included in the discount time zone, a third payment for calculating a payment amount based on the third transportation fee information stored in the transportation fee information storage unit. Amount calculating means, updating means for updating the value information based on the payment amount calculated by the first payment amount calculating means, the second payment amount calculating means, or the third payment amount calculating means; Transport rates settlement apparatus characterized by comprising a recording means for recording the new has been value information on the recording information of the recording medium. 7. The first transportation fee stored in the transportation fee information storage unit, when the determination unit determines that the time point of starting and / or ending use of the transportation facility is included in the discount time zone. Information and third fare information or second
A discount amount calculating means for calculating a discount amount based on the traffic rate information and the third traffic rate information; a time point at which transportation is started and / or a time point at which the transportation is ended; and a discount calculated by the discount amount calculating means. 7. The apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising a printing unit for printing the amount on a recording medium.