JP2002109575A - Ticket processing device, season ticket issuing machine, and fare adjusting machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a ticket processing device, a season ticket issuing machine, and a fare adjusting machine capable of increasing a ticket processing efficiency and enhancing a servicing to a user. SOLUTION: This ticket processing device 10 comprises an issuing part 19 for issuing a ticket storing the requirement information corresponding to the use requirements of the user, a reading part 18 for reading the requirement information stored in the ticket, a display part 15 to display for guiding and a voice generating part 16 for guiding audibly based on the requirement information read by the reading part 18, and a change part 21 for changing the requirement information read by the reading part 18.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a ticket processing device,
The present invention relates to a commuter ticket issuing machine and a payment machine, and more particularly to a ticket processing device such as a commuter ticket issuing machine and a payment machine that performs appropriate processing based on usage conditions of a user.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a ticket processing apparatus such as a commuter pass issuing machine or a checkout machine provides guidance to a user by displaying a method of use on a display unit or by voice. These display guidance and voice guidance are performed in a standard language.

[0003] In recent years, foreign users using ticket processing apparatuses have been increasing with the internationalization. For this reason, the ticket processing apparatus is provided with a guide mode in a plurality of different languages in addition to the standard language.

[0004] Such a ticket processing device provides a guidance mode in a standard guidance mode, for example, a standard language on the initial screen, prompts the user to select a language to be used each time the user uses the language, and determines when the language to be used is determined. The guidance is started in the language used in.

[0005] Further, when condition information indicating a language to be used is stored in advance in a ticket applied to such a ticket processing device, the ticket processing device reads the condition information from the ticket and responds. Guides are provided in the language used.

[0006]

In the ticket processing apparatus, when guidance can be provided only in a standard language, a user who regularly uses a language other than the standard language may take a very long time to operate.

[0007] Further, when the user is caused to select a language to be used each time the user uses the language, the result of the previous selection of the language to be used is not reflected at the next opportunity.

[0008] Further, when condition information is stored in advance in tickets, it is assumed that the usage status of the user does not change. In such tickets, the same inconvenience as in the case described above occurs when the usage status of the user changes or when the user of the tickets themselves changes.

As described above, in the conventional ticket processing apparatus, the processing efficiency of tickets may be reduced. Further, in such a ticket processing apparatus, the serviceability for the user may be impaired.

[0010] The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to improve the processing efficiency of tickets and the serviceability to users. Ticket processing equipment, commuter pass issuing machine,
And a payment machine.

[0011]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, a ticket processing apparatus according to claim 1 stores condition information corresponding to a use condition of a user stored in a ticket. It is characterized by comprising reading means for reading, guiding means for providing guidance based on the condition information read by the reading means, and changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a ticket processing apparatus comprising: an issuance unit for issuing tickets storing condition information corresponding to a use condition of a user; and a reading unit for reading condition information stored in the tickets. Changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a ticket processing device comprising: an issuance unit for issuing tickets storing condition information corresponding to a use condition of a user; and a reading unit for reading condition information stored in the tickets. A guidance unit for providing guidance based on the condition information read by the reading unit; and a changing unit for changing the condition information read by the reading unit.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a ticket processing device comprising: an issuing unit for issuing tickets storing condition information corresponding to a language used by a user; and a reading unit for reading condition information stored in tickets. Voice guidance means for providing voice guidance in a corresponding language based on the condition information read by the reading means, and changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another language. It is characterized by having.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a ticket processing apparatus comprising: an issuing unit for issuing tickets storing condition information corresponding to a language used by a user; a reading unit for reading the condition information stored in the tickets; Display guidance means for performing display guidance in a corresponding language based on the condition information read by the reading means, and changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another language. It is characterized by having.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a ticket processing apparatus for issuing a ticket storing condition information corresponding to a character size used by a user, and a reading unit for reading the condition information stored in the ticket. Display guide means for providing a display in a corresponding character size based on the condition information read by the reading means, and changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another used character size. And characterized in that:

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a ticket processing device for issuing a ticket storing condition information corresponding to a physical disability condition of a user, and a reading unit for reading the condition information stored in the ticket. Guide means for guiding a user based on the condition information read by the reading means, changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means, and a staff member when the condition information is read by the reading means. And a notifying means for notifying the location of the user.

[0018] The ticket processing device according to the eighth aspect is an issuing means for issuing tickets storing condition information corresponding to the age of use indicating whether the user is an adult or a child, and is stored in the tickets. Reading means for reading the condition information read by the reading means; and providing guidance in the first display mode for children when the use age of the condition information read by the reading means is a child, and for the adult when the use age is an adult. The display device further includes a display guide unit that guides the display in the second display mode, and a change unit that changes the condition information read by the reading unit.

A ticket processing device according to a ninth aspect of the present invention provides a ticket processing device that issues tickets storing condition information corresponding to a display mode specified by a user, a receiving device that receives tickets,
Reading means for reading condition information stored in the tickets received by the receiving means, ticket processing means for performing predetermined processing on the tickets received by the receiving means, and display for guiding a user Display guidance means for displaying a screen,
Changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another display mode; return means for returning tickets; and standard display on the display guide means before receiving the tickets by the receiving means. Until the display screen is displayed in the display mode in the display mode, the display screen is displayed in the display mode designated by the user on the display guide means based on the condition information read by the reading means, and the return means returns the tickets. Control means for enabling the change means during,
It is characterized by having.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a ticket processing apparatus for issuing tickets storing condition information corresponding to a display mode designated by a user, a receiving unit receiving the tickets, and the receiving unit. A reading unit for reading condition information stored in the tickets received by the server, a ticket processing unit for performing predetermined processing on the tickets received by the receiving unit, and a display screen for guiding a user. Display guidance means, storage means for storing a plurality of display modes that can be displayed by the display guidance means, change means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another display mode, Returning means for returning the tickets, and displaying the display screen in a standard display mode on the display guide means before receiving the tickets by the receiving means, and reading the condition information read by the reading means. A display screen in a display mode designated by a user on the display guide means based on the above, the change means is enabled until the return of the tickets by the return means, and the change of the condition information by the change means And control means for displaying a plurality of display mode candidates that can be displayed by the display guide means when is selected.

[0021] A commuter ticket issuing machine according to claim 11 is an issuing means for issuing a commuter pass storing condition information corresponding to a user's use condition and commuter pass information necessary for issuing the commuter pass, Reading means for reading the condition information stored in the storage means, guidance means for providing guidance based on the condition information read by the reading means, and changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means. Commuter pass issuing machine.

A commuter ticket issuing machine for issuing commuter tickets storing condition information corresponding to user's usage conditions and commuter pass information necessary for issuing commuter tickets, comprising: Reading means for reading the condition information and commuter pass information stored in the storage means; guidance means for providing guidance based on the condition information read by the reading means; changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means; Control means for enabling the changing means when the validity period of the commuter pass is a predetermined period before expiration based on the commuter pass information read by the means.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a commuter pass issuing machine for issuing a commuter pass storing condition information corresponding to a user's use condition and commuter pass information necessary for issuing a commuter pass. Reading means for reading the condition information and commuter pass information stored in the storage means; guidance means for providing guidance based on the condition information read by the reading means; changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means; Control means for validating the changing means and the issuing means when the validity period of the commuter pass has expired based on the commuter pass information read by the means.

[0024] The commuter pass issuing machine according to claim 14 is a receiving means for receiving a commuter pass storing condition information corresponding to a display mode designated by a user and commuter pass information necessary for issuing a commuter pass, Reading means for reading condition information and commuter pass information stored in the commuter pass received by the receiving means; issuing means for issuing commuter pass based on commuter pass information of the commuter pass read by the reading means; Display guide means for displaying a display screen for guiding a person, changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another display mode, return means for returning the commuter pass, Before the commuter pass is received by the receiving means, a display screen is displayed on the display guide means in a standard display mode, and the display plan is displayed based on the condition information read by the reading means. Displaying the display screen in the display mode designated by the user on the means, and when issuing the commuter pass by the issuing means, changes the condition information of the commuter pass until before the issuing operation is started and by the changing means. In this case, a control means for enabling the changing means until the commuter pass is returned by the return means is provided.

[0025] The commuter pass issuing machine according to claim 15 is a receiving means for receiving a commuter pass storing condition information corresponding to a display mode designated by a user and commuter pass information necessary for issuing a commuter pass, Reading means for reading condition information and commuter pass information stored in the commuter pass received by the receiving means; issuing means for issuing commuter pass based on commuter pass information of the commuter pass read by the reading means; Display guidance means for displaying a display screen for guiding a person, storage means for storing a plurality of display modes which can be displayed by the display guidance means, and condition information read by the reading means corresponding to another display mode. Changing means for changing to the condition information, returning means for returning the commuter pass, and displaying the display guide means in a standard display mode before receiving the commuter pass by the receiving means. Is displayed on the display guide means based on the condition information read by the reading means, and a display screen is displayed in a display mode designated by a user. When the issuing means issues a commuter pass, an issuance operation is started. Before changing the condition information of the commuter pass by the changing unit, and before returning the commuter pass by the return unit, the changing unit is enabled. And control means for displaying a plurality of display mode candidates that can be displayed by the display guide means when selected.

[0026] The commuter pass issuing machine according to claim 16 is a receiving means for receiving a commuter pass storing condition information corresponding to a display mode designated by a user and commuter pass information necessary for issuing a commuter pass, Reading means for reading condition information and commuter pass information stored in the commuter pass received by the receiving means; issuing means for issuing commuter pass based on commuter pass information of the commuter pass read by the reading means; Display guidance means for displaying a display screen for guiding a person, storage means for storing a plurality of display modes which can be displayed by the display guidance means, and condition information read by the reading means corresponding to another display mode. Changing means for changing to the condition information, returning means for returning the commuter pass, and displaying the display guide means in a standard display mode before receiving the commuter pass by the receiving means. Is displayed on the display guide means based on the condition information read by the reading means, a display screen is displayed in a display mode designated by the user, and the validity of the commuter pass is validated based on the commuter pass information read by the reading means. If the period is a predetermined period before expiration, the changing unit is enabled until the commuter pass is returned by the return unit, and the validity period of the commuter pass expires based on the commuter pass information read by the reading unit. In the case of the above, when the commuter pass is issued by the issuing unit, the commuter pass is returned by the return unit until the commencing operation is started and when the condition information of the commuter pass is changed by the changing unit. The change means and the issuance means are enabled before the change, and when the change of the condition information is selected by the change means, the plurality of display means can be displayed by the display guide means. Characterized in that and a control means for displaying the candidate display mode.

[0027] According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a settlement machine for reading condition information corresponding to a use condition of a user and ticket information necessary for issuance of a ticket stored in the ticket, and reading means for reading the ticket information. Guide means for guiding based on the read condition information, adjustment means for adjusting based on the ticket information read by the reading means, and changing means for changing the condition information of the ticket read by the reading means, It is characterized by having.

[0028] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a settlement machine for reading condition information corresponding to a user's use condition and ticket information necessary for issuing a ticket, which are stored in the ticket, and the reading means. Guidance means for guiding based on the read condition information, adjustment means for adjusting based on the ticket information read by the reading means, change means for changing the condition information of the ticket read by the reading means, Issuing means for issuing a settlement ticket storing the condition information read by the reading means or the condition information changed by the changing means and the settlement information.

[0029] The settlement machine described in claim 19 reads condition information corresponding to the age of use indicating whether the user is an adult or a child stored in the ticket and the ticket information necessary for issuing the ticket. Reading means, guidance means for providing guidance based on the condition information read by the reading means, payment means for making a payment based on the ticket information read by the reading means, and condition information of the ticket read by the reading means Changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means or issuing means for issuing a settlement ticket storing the condition information and the settlement information changed by the changing means,
When the condition information is changed from an adult to a child by the change means, the payment is made at the child rate by the settlement means, and when the condition information is changed from the child to an adult by the change means, the payment is made at the adult rate by the settlement means. And control means for causing

The settlement machine according to the twentieth aspect reads the condition information corresponding to the age of use indicating whether the user is an adult or a child and the ticket information necessary for issuing the ticket stored in the ticket. A reading means, and a first child use information when the use age of the condition information read by the reading means is a child.
Display guide means for providing display guidance in the display mode, and display guidance in the second display mode for adults when the age of use is an adult, and payment means for performing payment based on the ticket information read by the reading means, Changing means for changing the condition information of the ticket read by the reading means, and issuing means for issuing an adjustment ticket storing the condition information read by the reading means or the condition information and the adjustment information changed by the changing means; When the condition information is changed from an adult to a child by the change means, the payment is made at the child rate by the settlement means, and when the condition information is changed from the child to the adult by the change means, the payment is made at the adult rate by the settlement means. And control means for performing the settlement.

The settlement machine according to claim 21 is a receiving means for receiving a ticket storing condition information corresponding to a display mode designated by a user and ticket information necessary for issuing a ticket, and said receiving means. Reading means for reading condition information and ticket information stored in the ticket received by the user, display guidance means for displaying a display screen for guiding a user, and information based on the ticket information read by the reading means. Adjusting means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another display mode; returning means for returning a ticket; and condition information read by the reading means. Issuing means for issuing a settlement ticket storing the condition information and the settlement information changed by the changing means; and the display plan before receiving the ticket by the receiving means. Means for displaying a display screen in a standard display mode, displaying the display screen in a display mode designated by a user on the display guide means based on the condition information read by the reading means, And control means for validating the change means before the issuing operation is started or until the return ticket is returned by the return means.

[0032] The settlement machine according to claim 22 is a receiving means for receiving a ticket storing condition information corresponding to a display mode designated by a user and ticket information necessary for issuing a ticket, and said receiving means. Reading means for reading condition information and ticket information stored in the ticket received by the user, display guidance means for displaying a display screen for guiding the user, and a plurality of displays which can be displayed by the display guidance means Storage means for storing a mode, adjustment means for adjusting based on the ticket information read by the reading means, and changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another display mode. Return means for returning a ticket, and a settlement ticket storing condition information read by the reading means or condition information and settlement information changed by the change means. Issuing means for issuing, and displaying a display screen in a standard display mode on the display guide means before receiving the ticket by the receiving means, and allowing the display guide means to notify the user based on the condition information read by the reading means. The display screen is displayed in the display mode designated by the user, and the changing means is enabled before the issuing means issuance operation of the settlement ticket is started by the issuing means or until the return ticket is returned by the returning means, And control means for displaying a plurality of display mode candidates which can be displayed by the display guide means when the change of the condition information is selected by the change means.

[0033] The settlement machine according to claim 23 is a receiving means for receiving a ticket storing condition information corresponding to a display mode designated by a user and ticket information necessary for issuing a ticket, and said receiving means. Reading means for reading condition information and ticket information stored in the ticket received by the user, display guidance means for displaying a display screen for guiding a user, and information based on the ticket information read by the reading means. Adjusting means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another display mode; returning means for returning a ticket; and condition information read by the reading means. Issuing means for issuing a settlement ticket storing the condition information and the settlement information changed by the changing means; and the display plan before receiving the ticket by the receiving means. Means for displaying a display screen in a standard display mode, and displaying the display screen in a display mode designated by a user on the display guide means based on the condition information read by the reading means. Is specified, the change means is enabled before the settlement operation is started by the settlement means, and if the user designates a non-standard display mode, the settlement ticket is issued by the issuing means. And control means for activating the change means before the issuance of the ticket is started or until the return ticket is returned by the return means.

[0034]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, a ticket processing apparatus according to the present invention,
One embodiment of a commuter pass issuing machine and a checkout machine will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, the ticket processing apparatus of the present invention will be described. This ticket processing apparatus is applicable as a commuter pass issuing machine introduced as station equipment, a checkout machine, or a ticket issuing machine for issuing entrance tickets to facilities, for example.

As shown in FIG. 1, a ticket processing apparatus 10 of the present invention includes a CPU 11 functioning as control means for controlling the entire apparatus, a receiving section 12 functioning as a receiving means for receiving tickets, a received ticket. A return unit 13 for performing predetermined processing on the class and returning the class and discharging the issued tickets,
An operation unit 14 for setting and inputting various conditions of tickets, a display unit 15 functioning as display guidance means for displaying information input through the operation unit 14 and guidance to a user, and an operation unit 14 And a voice generating unit 16 that functions as voice guidance means for generating voice guidance for information input to the user and the user.

The ticket processing apparatus 10 receives the control data of the entire apparatus, a memory section 17 functioning as a storage means for storing a plurality of guidance modes by the display section 15 and the voice generating section 16, and a receiving section 12. A reading unit 18 that reads information from the issued tickets, an issuing unit 19 that functions as an issuing unit that issues tickets based on conditions input via the operation unit 14, and a predetermined number of tickets received by the receiving unit 12. A ticket processing unit 20 functioning as a ticket processing unit that performs the processing described above, a changing unit 21 functioning as a changing unit that changes various conditions stored in advance in the tickets received by the receiving unit 12, and an external device, for example, A communication control unit 22 for communicating data with the host computer 30;

The host computer 30 includes a CPU 31 for controlling the entire apparatus, a memory section 32 for storing control data for the entire apparatus, an operation section 33 for inputting information,
The ticket processing device 10 includes a communication control unit 34 that communicates data with the ticket processing device 10 and a display unit 35 that functions as a notification unit that displays information.

First, a ticket issuing method applied to the ticket processing apparatus 10 will be described.

That is, the CPU 11 determines whether or not a request for issuing tickets has been received by the user or the attendant via the operation unit 14. When accepting a ticket issuance request, the CPU 11 requests input of condition information corresponding to the use condition of the user.

The tickets include a magnetic ticket currently used, a wireless ticket for wirelessly communicating usage data, and the like.

When condition information is input via the operation unit 14, the CPU 11 displays the display unit 15 and the sound generation unit 1.
6 is controlled to provide guidance under conditions corresponding to the input condition information. Further, the CPU 11 controls the issuing unit 19 to issue tickets storing the input condition information. Then, the CPU 11 discharges the tickets issued from the return unit 13.

Next, a method for changing the ticket condition information in the ticket processing apparatus 10 will be described.

That is, when a ticket is received via the receiving unit 12, the CPU 11 controls the reading unit 18 to read condition information from the received ticket. And CP
U11 controls the display unit 15 and the sound generation unit 16 based on the condition information read by the reading unit 18 to provide guidance.

When the CPU 11 receives a request for changing the condition information via the change unit 21, the ticket processing unit 20
To rewrite the condition information stored in the tickets with the changed condition information. Then, the CPU 11 returns the return unit 1
3 is controlled to return the tickets whose condition information has been changed.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a first method of changing condition information in the case where tickets applied to the ticket processing apparatus 10 store condition information designating a use language. It will be described with reference to FIG.

That is, the CPU 11 controls the display unit 15 to display the initial screen in a standard display mode based on a standard language, for example, Japanese (ST11). At this time,
For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 11 causes the display unit 15 to display a message, such as “Please insert a ticket,” prompting to insert a ticket.

Further, the CPU 11 controls the voice generating unit 16 to generate a message prompting the user to insert tickets in a standard language, that is, in this embodiment, Japanese.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 determines whether or not tickets have been received from the receiving section 12 (ST12). CPU
If it is determined that the tickets have been received (ST1
2, Y), the reading unit 18 is controlled to read the condition information stored in the tickets, that is, the information corresponding to the language used by the user in advance (ST13).

Subsequently, the CPU 11 sets the display mode corresponding to the language information of the read condition information to the memory unit 17.
, And controls the display unit 15 to display the change screen in the language used by the user (ST14). At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the read language information is in Japanese, the CPU 11 asks the display unit 15 to change the language such as “Do you want to change the language?”. Display a message.

The CPU 11 controls the voice generator 16 to generate the read language information, that is, a message inquiring about a language change in Japanese in this embodiment.

Subsequently, on the change screen as shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 11 presses a "Yes" button 4 for requesting a change.
When it is detected that 1 has been pressed (ST15, Y),
The display unit 15 is controlled to display a selection screen for selecting a change language (ST16).

At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the change candidate button 43 of the changeable language, the change candidate cannot be displayed on one screen, and the change candidate button is further displayed on the next screen. In addition to the selected “NEXT” button 44 (or “Next Page” button), a message prompting the user to select a changed language such as “Please select a language to use” is displayed.

The CPU 11 controls the voice generator 16 to generate a message prompting the user to select a language.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 selects one of the change candidate buttons 43 corresponding to the change language, for example, the “English” button 4 on the selection screen as shown in FIG.
When 3a is selected (ST17, Y), the display unit 1
5 to display a confirmation screen for confirming the selection.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, together with the selected language button 43a, an "OK" button 45 for confirming the selection, an "NG" button 46 for clearing the selection, and Then, a “CANCEL” button 47 for canceling the language change process is displayed.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 presses the "OK" button 4 for confirming the selection on the confirmation screen as shown in FIG.
5 is detected (ST18,
Y), controlling the ticket processing unit 20 to store the condition information stored in the tickets, that is, in this embodiment, the usage language information designating Japanese, the changed language selected in step ST17, In this embodiment, the language is changed to language information for specifying English (ST19).

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the ticket processing section 20 to perform predetermined processing on the tickets based on various conditions input via the operation section 14 (ST20).

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the return unit 13 to return the tickets that have been subjected to the predetermined processing (ST2).
1), this change method ends.

If the CPU 11 detects in step ST15 that the "NO" button 42 for which no change is requested has been pressed on the change screen as shown in FIG. 4 (ST15, N), the process proceeds to step ST20.
A predetermined process is performed on the tickets, and in step ST21, the tickets are returned, and the change method ends.

If the CPU 11 detects in step ST18 that the "CANCEL" button 47 for canceling the language change processing has been pressed on the confirmation screen as shown in FIG.
N, and ST22, Y), the language change process is stopped, a predetermined process is performed on the tickets in step ST20, the tickets are returned in step ST21, and the change method ends.

When the CPU 11 detects in step ST22 that the "NG" button 46 for clearing the selection has been pressed on the confirmation screen shown in FIG. 6 (ST18, N, And ST22,
N, and ST23, Y), returning to step ST16, and controlling the display section 15 again to display the selection screen as shown in FIG.

According to such a ticket processing apparatus, tickets which previously store condition information corresponding to the use conditions of the user, for example, use language information corresponding to the use language, are issued. Further, when such a ticket processing device receives a ticket in which condition information is stored, it reads out the use language information and performs display guidance and voice guidance in the corresponding use language.

The ticket processing apparatus can change the language information stored in advance when processing the tickets. For example, when Japanese is initially specified when tickets are issued and the language is changed to another language for the convenience of the user, a change candidate of a changeable language is guided and the user is selected.

The ticket processing device uses the selected changed language as the use language information, performs subsequent guidance in the changed language, and stores the changed use language information for the tickets as condition information.

Thus, the next time the ticket processing device is used using this ticket, the user is guided in the changed language and can reflect the language selected in the previous processing. Serviceability can be improved. In addition, the ticket processing device can be used in a language suitable for the user, and the processing efficiency of tickets can be improved.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a second method of changing the condition information when the tickets applied to the ticket processing apparatus 10 store the condition information specifying the language to be used. It will be described with reference to FIG.

That is, the CPU 11 controls the display unit 15 to display a selection screen for selecting a changed language (ST31).

At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the change candidate button 43 of the changeable language cannot be displayed on one screen and the change candidate button is further displayed on the next screen, In addition to the selected “NEXT” button 44 (or “Next Page” button), a message prompting the user to select a changed language such as “Please select a language to use” is displayed.

Further, the CPU 11 controls the voice generating unit 16 to generate a message prompting the user to select a language.

Subsequently, when any one of the change candidate buttons 43 corresponding to the change language, for example, the “Japanese” button is selected on the selection screen as shown in FIG. 5 (ST32, Y). The display mode corresponding to the language information is read from the memory unit 17 and the display unit 15 is controlled to display a confirmation screen for confirming the selection.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the display unit 15 to display the initial screen in a display mode based on the selected language, that is, in this embodiment, Japanese (ST).
33). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 11 displays a message in Japanese on the display unit 15, such as “Please insert a ticket,” urging the user to insert a ticket.

Further, the CPU 11 controls the voice generating unit 16 to generate a message prompting insertion of tickets in Japanese.

Subsequently, CPU 11 determines whether or not a ticket has been received from receiving section 12 (ST34). CPU
If it is determined that the tickets have been received (ST3
4, Y), the reading unit 18 is controlled to read the condition information stored in the tickets, that is, the information corresponding to the language used by the user in advance (ST35).

Subsequently, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the language information of the read condition information matches the language selected on the selection screen (ST36).

Subsequently, the CPU 11 determines that the read language information does not match the selected language (ST3).
6, N), for example, when the read usage language information is English and the selected language is Japanese, the display unit 15 is controlled to change to the language selected on the selection screen. A determination screen for making a determination as to whether or not is displayed.

At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 11 displays the selected language, that is, in this embodiment, in Japanese in the display unit 15 and displays "Change language to Japanese?" Display a message asking you to change your language.

Further, the CPU 11 controls the voice generating section 16 to generate a message inquiring about a change of the language to be used, that is, Japanese in this embodiment.

Subsequently, when the CPU 11 detects that the “Yes” button 48 for confirming the change has been pressed on the determination screen as shown in FIG. 8, for example (ST37, Y), the CPU 11 proceeds to FIG. Returning to step ST19, the ticket processing unit 20 is controlled to change the condition information stored in the tickets, that is, the use language information specifying English in this embodiment in the change selected in step ST31. The language, that is, in this embodiment, is changed to use language information designating Japanese (ST19), and thereafter, the same processing as the first change method is performed.

If the read language information matches the selected language in step ST36 (Y in ST36), for example, if the read language information is Japanese and the selected language Is in Japanese, the process returns to step ST14 shown in FIG.
The display section 15 is controlled to display the change screen (ST1).
5) Hereinafter, processing is performed in the same manner as in the first changing method.

Further, the CPU 11 determines in step ST37
In the determination screen shown in FIG. 8, when it is detected that the “No” button 49 for not changing the use language to the selected language is pressed (ST37,
N), returning to step ST14 shown in FIG.
5 to display a change screen (ST15).
Processing is performed in the same manner as in the first changing method.

According to such a ticket processing apparatus, it is possible to obtain the same operation and effect as those of the first changing method described above.

Next, a description will be given of a method of changing the condition information when the tickets applied to the ticket processing apparatus 10 store the condition information specifying the display character size.

That is, the CPU 11 controls the display unit 15 to display a selection screen for selecting a character size to be displayed on the display unit 15.

At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 11 prompts the user to select a display character size such as "Change character size?" In the standard display mode, that is, the first font size. Display a message.

Subsequently, on the selection screen as shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 11 requests a change in the display character size, that is, selects a display mode having a second font size larger than the first font size. If the "Yes" button 50 is selected, the corresponding display mode is read from the memory unit 17, and the display unit 15 is controlled to perform the subsequent screen display in the display mode having the second font size.

When the “No” button 51 is selected on the selection screen as shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 11 controls the display unit 15 to operate in the standard display mode.
That is, the subsequent screen display is performed with the first font size.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the display unit 15 to select the selected display mode, for example, the "Yes" button 5
When 0 is pressed, the initial screen is displayed with characters of the second font size. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 11 inserts a ticket such as “Please insert a ticket” with characters of the second font size enlarged in a range that can be displayed on the display unit 15. Display a prompt message.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the tickets have been received from the receiving unit 12. When determining that the tickets have been received, the CPU 11 controls the reading unit 18 to read the condition information stored in the tickets, that is, the condition information for designating the display character size in advance by the user.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the character size information of the read condition information matches the display character size selected on the selection screen.

Subsequently, when the read character size information does not match the selected display character size, the CPU 11 determines that the read character size information is the first font size and the selected display character size, for example. Is the second font size, the display unit 15 is controlled to display a determination screen for determining whether to change to the display character size selected on the selection screen.

At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 11 displays the selected display character size, that is, the second font size, on the display unit 15 with a character size such as "Do you want to change the used character size?" Display a message asking for changes.

Subsequently, when the CPU 11 detects that the "Yes" button 52 for confirming the change has been pressed, the CPU 11 controls the ticket processing section 20 to execute the condition stored in the ticket. The information, that is, the display character information that specifies the first font size in this embodiment, is changed to the selected display character size, that is, the display character information that specifies the second font size in this embodiment.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the ticket processing unit 20 to perform predetermined processing on the tickets based on various conditions input via the operation unit 14 and the like.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the return unit 13 to return the tickets that have been subjected to the predetermined processing, and terminates this changing method.

When the read display character information matches the selected display character size, the CPU 11 determines that the read display character information is the second font size and the selected display character size is the second display character size. If the font size is 2, without changing the font size,
The ticket processing unit 20 is controlled to perform a predetermined process on the tickets based on various conditions and the like input via the operation unit 14.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the return unit 13 to return the tickets which have been subjected to the predetermined processing, and terminates this changing method.

Further, when the CPU 11 detects that the “No” button 53 for not changing the display character size to the selected display character size is pressed on the determination screen as shown in FIG. The display screen is displayed in the second font size selected only for the current process, and the ticket processing unit 20 is controlled without changing the display character information stored in the tickets via the operation unit 14. A predetermined process is performed on the tickets based on the input conditions and the like.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the return unit 13 to return the tickets which have been subjected to the predetermined processing, and terminates this changing method.

According to such a ticket processing apparatus, tickets which previously store condition information corresponding to the usage conditions of the user, for example, character size information corresponding to the display character size, are issued. When such a ticket processing device receives a ticket storing condition information, the ticket processing device reads the character size information and performs display guidance based on the corresponding font size.

The ticket processing apparatus can change the character size information stored in advance when processing the tickets. For example, when issuing tickets at first,
If the user specifies the font size and wants to change the font size to the second font size for the user's convenience, the user is notified of the changeable font size and the user is allowed to select the font size.

The ticket processing device sets the selected font size as character size information, performs subsequent guidance with the changed font size, and stores the changed character size information for the ticket as condition information.

Thus, the next time the ticket processing device is used using this ticket, the user is notified of the changed font size and can reflect the font size selected in the previous processing. It is possible to improve the serviceability for the person. Further, the ticket processing device can be used with a font size suitable for the user, and the processing efficiency of tickets can be improved.

Next, a description will be given of a method of changing the condition information when the tickets applied to the ticket processing apparatus 10 store the condition information specifying the use age.

That is, the CPU 11 controls the display unit 15 to display on the display unit 15 a selection screen for selecting a user age.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 12, for example, the CPU 11 operates in the standard display mode, that is, the first adult mode.
In the display mode, a message prompting selection of the age of use, such as "Do you want to change the age of use?", Is displayed.

Subsequently, on the selection screen as shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 11 requests a change of the use age, that is, selects the change from the first display mode for adults to the second display mode for children. When the “Yes” button 54 is pressed, the corresponding second display mode is read from the memory unit 17 and the display unit 15 is controlled to display the subsequent screen display in the second display mode.

In the first display mode for adults, the display screen is mainly composed of Chinese characters, and in the second display mode for children, the display screen is composed of hiragana and katakana.

When the "NO" button 55 is selected on the selection screen as shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 11 controls the display section 15 to set the subsequent display in the adult first display mode. Display the screen display.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the display unit 15 to select the selected display mode, for example, the "Yes" button 5
When 4 is pressed, the initial screen is displayed in the second display mode. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 11 displays a message such as “Hiragana”, which prompts the user to insert tickets.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 determines whether or not a ticket has been received from the receiving unit 12. When determining that the tickets have been received, the CPU 11 controls the reading unit 18 to read the condition information stored in the tickets, that is, the condition information for designating the age of use by the user in advance.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the usage age information of the read condition information matches the usage age selected on the selection screen.

Subsequently, when the read usage age information does not match the selected usage age, for example, when the read usage age information is an adult and the selected usage age is a child, Displays a determination screen for controlling the display unit 15 to determine whether or not to change to the use age selected on the selection screen.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 14, for example, as shown in FIG.
In the display mode, the display unit 15 displays a message such as "Do you want to change the display mode for children?"

Subsequently, when the CPU 11 detects that the “Yes” button 56 for confirming the change has been pressed, the CPU 11 controls the ticket processing section 20 to execute the condition stored in the ticket. The information, that is, the use age information that specifies the first display mode for adults in this embodiment is changed to the selected use age, that is, usage age information that specifies the second display mode for children in this embodiment. I do.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the ticket processing unit 20 to perform predetermined processing on the tickets based on various conditions input via the operation unit 14 and the like.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the return unit 13 to return the tickets which have been subjected to the predetermined processing, and terminates this changing method.

When the read usage age information matches the selected usage age, the CPU 11 determines that the read usage age information is in the first display mode for adults and the selected usage age is the second usage age. In the first display mode, the ticket processing unit 20 is controlled without changing the use age, and a predetermined process is performed on the tickets based on various conditions input via the operation unit 14. Is applied.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the return unit 13 to return the tickets which have been subjected to the predetermined processing, and terminates this changing method.

Further, when the CPU 11 detects that the “NO” button 57 for not changing the usage age to the selected usage age is pressed on the determination screen as shown in FIG. The display screen is displayed in the second display mode for children in which only the processing is selected, and the ticket processing unit 20 is used without changing the usage age information stored in the tickets.
And performs predetermined processing on the tickets based on various conditions and the like input via the operation unit 14.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the return unit 13 to return the tickets on which the predetermined processing has been performed, and terminates this changing method.

According to such a ticket processing apparatus, tickets which previously store condition information corresponding to the use conditions of the user, for example, use age information corresponding to the use age, are issued. When such a ticket processing device receives a ticket in which condition information is stored, it reads use age information and performs display guidance in a corresponding display mode.

The ticket processing device can change the use age information stored in advance when processing tickets. For example, at first, when the tickets are issued, the first display mode for adults is designated, and if it is desired to change to the second display mode for children at the convenience of the user, the user can be notified of the changeable use age, Let the user choose.

The ticket processing device executes the display mode based on the selected use age, performs the subsequent guidance in the changed display mode, and stores the changed use age information for the tickets as condition information. Let it.

Thus, the next time the ticket processing device is used using this ticket, the user is guided in the changed display mode, and can reflect the display mode selected in the previous processing. It is possible to improve the serviceability for the person. In addition, the ticket processing device can be used in a display mode suitable for the user, and the processing efficiency of tickets can be improved.

Next, a description will be given of a method of changing the condition information in the case where the tickets applied to the ticket processing apparatus 10 store the condition information specifying the physical disability condition of the user.

That is, the CPU 11 controls the display unit 15 to display a selection screen on the display unit 15 for selecting whether or not the user has a physical disability.

At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 11 displays a message inviting the user to select the presence or absence of a physical disability such as “Is there a physical disability?” In a standard display mode.

At this time, the CPU 11 controls the voice generating unit 16 to make a voice message to select whether or not there is a physical disability.

Subsequently, when the “Yes” button 58 corresponding to the presence of physical disability is pressed on the selection screen as shown in FIG.
, Information to the effect that a user having a physical disability uses the ticket processing apparatus 10 is transmitted to the host computer 30. Upon receiving such information, the host computer 30 receives the information from the ticket processing device 10
Is displayed on the display unit 35, and the location of a user having a physical disability is notified to a staff member.

When the “No” button 59 is selected on the selection screen as shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 11 performs a normal process.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the display unit 15 to prompt a user to insert a ticket such as "Please insert a ticket" in a standard display mode, for example, as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

At this time, the CPU 11 controls the voice generator 16 to make a voice message prompting the insertion of tickets.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 determines whether or not a ticket has been received from the receiving unit 12. When determining that the ticket has been received, the CPU 11 controls the reading unit 18 to read the condition information stored in the ticket, that is, the condition information specifying the physical disability condition of the user.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the physical disability condition of the read condition information matches the physical disability condition selected on the selection screen.

Subsequently, if the read physical disability condition does not match the selected physical disability condition,
For example, if the read disability condition sets that the user does not have a physical disability, and the selected disability condition sets the user to have a physical disability, , The display unit 15 is controlled to display a determination screen for determining whether to change to the physical disability condition selected on the selection screen.

At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 11 causes the display unit 15 to display a message asking for a change in the physical disability condition, such as “Do you want to change the physical disability condition to yes?”.

At this time, the CPU 11 controls the voice generating unit 16 to make a voice message to inquire about a change in the physical disability condition.

Subsequently, when the CPU 11 detects that the “Yes” button 61 for confirming the change has been pressed, the CPU 11 controls the ticket processing section 20 to execute the condition stored in the ticket. The information, that is, the physical disability information corresponding to “absent” in this embodiment, is used for the selected physical disability condition, that is, “disabled” in this embodiment.
To the disability information corresponding to

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the ticket processing section 20 to perform predetermined processing on the tickets based on various conditions input via the operation section 14 and the like.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the return unit 13 to return the tickets on which the predetermined processing has been performed, and terminates this changing method.

When the read physical disability information matches the selected physical disability condition, for example, if the read physical disability information is “nothing” and the selected physical disability condition is If the obstacle is “present”, the ticket processing unit 20 is controlled without changing the physical disability condition, and the ticket processing unit 20 is controlled based on various conditions input via the operation unit 14. Is performed.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the return unit 13 to return the tickets that have been subjected to the predetermined processing, and ends this changing method.

Further, when the CPU 11 detects that the “No” button 62 for not changing the physical disability condition to the selected physical disability condition is pressed on the determination screen as shown in FIG. Only the current process corresponds to the selected physical disability condition, and controls the ticket processing unit 20 without changing the physical disability information stored in the tickets,
A predetermined process is performed on tickets based on various conditions and the like input via the operation unit 14.

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the return unit 13 to return the tickets on which the predetermined processing has been performed, and terminates this changing method.

According to such a ticket processing apparatus, tickets which previously store condition information corresponding to the use conditions of the user, for example, physical disability information corresponding to the presence or absence of a physical disability are issued. In addition, such a ticket processing apparatus reads a ticket storing condition information, reads the physical disability information, and, when a user with a physical disability uses the ticket, informs a staff operating the host computer. The location of the user is notified, and the staff can assist the user, if necessary.

[0147] The ticket processing apparatus can change the previously stored physical disability information when processing the tickets. For example, initially, when issuing tickets, specify “no” for physical disability and “disable” for the convenience of the user
If you want to change to a display screen that can be changed,
Let the user choose.

The ticket processing device can respond based on the selected physical disability condition, and performs subsequent guidance based on the changed physical disability condition, as well as the changed physical disability information for the ticket. Is stored as condition information.

Thus, the next time the ticket processing apparatus is used using this ticket, the user is notified of the changed physical disability condition and can reflect the physical disability condition selected in the previous processing. Thus, it is possible to improve the serviceability for the user.

In the above-described embodiment, the ticket processing apparatus 10 performs the changing operation of the condition information stored in advance in the tickets by the changing unit 21 until the return unit 13 returns the tickets. It is effective in between.

Next, a specific example in which the ticket processing apparatus of the present invention is applied to a ticket gate system will be described.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram schematically showing a ticket gate system to which the ticket processing apparatus of the present invention is applied.

As shown in FIG. 17, this ticket inspection system has a host computer 30 that manages the entire system.
And a plurality of ticketing machines 200 connected to the host computer 30, a plurality of checkout machines 300, and a plurality of ticket gates 4.
00.

This host computer 30 has a CPU 31 for controlling various processes executed in the ticket gate system.
have. The CPU 31 is connected to a memory unit 32 for storing various control data for controlling the ticket gate system. Further, an operation unit 33 for inputting various information is connected to the CPU 31.

Further, the CPU 31 includes a ticket issuing machine 20.
0, a communication control unit 34 connected to a communication line for mutual communication with the checkout machine 300 and the ticket gate 400 is connected. The CPU 31 is connected to a display unit 35 that displays information input via the operation unit 33 and information such as the state of the system.

FIGS. 18 and 19 are views for explaining a ticket issuing machine as a ticket processing apparatus applied to this ticket gate system. FIG. 18 is a perspective view schematically showing the appearance of the ticket issuing machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the ticket issuing machine.

As shown in FIG. 18, a display unit 202 with a built-in touch panel is provided on the customer service surface of the ticket-issuing machine 200 to detect the contact of the customer and select the contacted item. The display unit 202 displays various information such as the total amount of cash inserted by the user, that is, the amount of bills and coins inserted, the remaining amount of the prepaid card inserted by the user, the type and amount of the purchased ticket, and the change amount. Is displayed.
In addition, the display unit 202 displays a plurality of account buttons 208 for lighting and displaying the section fare of the sales route based on the inserted cash input amount or the remaining amount of the prepaid card.

[0158] The customer service side is provided with a clerk call button 204 for calling a clerk when a trouble or the like occurs, and a cancel button 205 for canceling transaction processing such as ticketing processing.

[0159] Further, on the customer service side, a first number for specifying purchase conditions such as the number of purchases, an adult ticket, and a child ticket.
Condition button 210A, normal ticket, round-trip ticket, coupon,
A second condition button 210B is provided for specifying a ticket type such as an express ticket, a designated ticket, a transit ticket, a connecting ticket, and the like. In addition, the second condition button 210B includes a commuter pass button 206 for requesting an automatic continuous issuance of a commuter pass.

In addition, cards such as a prepaid card and a commuter pass are inserted and ejected from the customer service side of the ticket issuing machine 200 at the time of issuing a ticket and a commuter pass, and at the time of automatic continuation commuter pass issuance processing. A card slot 212 into which a ticket is inserted, a coin slot 214 into which coins are inserted, a bill slot 216 into which bills are inserted, a bill outlet 218 through which bills as change are discharged, and a boarded ticket issued A ticket issuing port 220 for discharging tickets and commuter passes, a coin discharging port 222 for discharging coins as change, and the like are provided.

As shown in FIG. 19, this ticket issuing machine 200
Is a CPU 24 functioning as control means for controlling the whole.
Two.

The CPU 242 includes a control program of the CPU 242, information corresponding to the release route, information corresponding to the section fare in the release route, information corresponding to the regular section in the release route, and corresponding to the charge of each regular section. A memory 244 for storing the information and the like is connected.

The CPU 242 has a card slot 2
In addition to performing a predetermined process on cards such as a commuter pass and a prepaid card inserted from 12, a predetermined process recorded on a pre-continuation commuter pass inserted from the card slot 212 at the time of automatic continuation commuter ticket issuing processing. A card processing unit 246 that functions as a reading unit that reads commuter pass information is connected.

The commuter pass information includes commuter pass information corresponding to the commuter pass, charge information corresponding to the charge of the commuter pass, expiration date information corresponding to the expiration date of the commuter pass, and customer information of the customer. I have.

The card processing unit 246 is provided with the card slot 21
2, a transport mechanism having a plurality of transport rollers and a transport path for receiving and transporting the cards inserted thereinto, reading out the magnetic information magnetically recorded on the inserted cards, and reading the inserted cards. It is provided with a magnetic processing unit for writing magnetic information, a punch processing unit for punching a punch hole at a predetermined position on cards, especially a prepaid card, and the like.

The CPU 242 further includes a bill processing unit 248 for performing processing such as authenticity determination and type determination of a bill inserted from the bill insertion slot 216, and a coin insertion slot 21.
4 is connected to a coin processing unit 250 that performs true / false determination, type determination, and the like of coins inserted from 4.

The CPU 242 further includes a CP
A change processing unit 252 for discharging a bill as change from the bill outlet 218 and discharging a coin as change from the coin outlet 222 based on the total amount of change calculated in U242, an account button 208, a first condition button A ticket and a commuter pass are issued based on the use section information input via the 210A and the second condition button 210B.
And a ticket issuing unit 254 functioning as an issuing unit for discharging the tickets and commuter passes issued from.

The CPU 242 further includes a ticket collection unit 256 that functions as a collection unit that collects tickets such as a pre-continuation commuter pass which has completed the processing of issuing a continuous commuter pass at the time of the automatic renewal commuter pass issuance processing. A communication control unit 258 for mutually communicating information with a host computer and a voice generating unit 260 for generating and guiding voice are connected.

Further, a display unit 202 is connected to the CPU 242. As described above, the display unit 202 has a built-in touch panel, and functions as a change unit that displays a change button for changing the condition information stored in the pre-continuation commuter pass during the automatic continuation commuter pass issuing process. . When a request for changing condition information is received, display unit 202 displays a change candidate.

When issuing tickets such as ordinary tickets, round-trip tickets, coupon tickets, limited express tickets, designated tickets, transit tickets, etc., the CPU 242 controls the card processing unit 246 to
The balance information corresponding to the balance is read from the prepaid card inserted from the card slot 212, the balance of the prepaid card is calculated based on the read information, and the display unit 202 is displayed.
To be displayed. In addition, the CPU 242 controls the bill processing unit 24
8 and the coin processing unit 250 to control the bill insertion slot 216
And the coin insertion slot 214
Of the coin inserted from the display unit 202 is calculated.
To be displayed.

Then, the CPU 242 causes the display unit 202 to display an account button 208 capable of issuing a ticket in accordance with the amount of money inserted,
The ticketing unit 254 is controlled to issue tickets having a use section of the account button 208 selected by the customer.

Then, the CPU 242 controls the ticket issuing section 254 to discharge the issued tickets from the ticket issuing port 220.

Then, the CPU 242 calculates change based on the total amount of money input by the customer and the section fare indicated by the account button 208 selected by the user, and controls the change processing unit 252. And the bill outlet 2
The change is discharged from the coin 18 and the coin discharge port 222.

Next, the automatic continuation pass ticket issuing process in the ticket issuing machine 200 will be described. Here, it is assumed that language information corresponding to the language used is stored as condition information in the pre-continuation commuter pass. In this example, it is assumed that Japanese is initially specified as the language used. In this automatic continuation commuter pass issuance process, an example in which the language used is changed to English by the first change method described above will be described.

That is, the CPU 242 controls the display unit 202
To display the initial screen in a standard display mode based on a standard language, for example, Japanese. At this time, CPU2
For example, as shown in FIG. 3, a message 42 prompting the user to insert tickets such as "Please insert tickets" is displayed on the display unit 202 in Japanese.

The CPU 242 includes a sound generation unit 260
, A message is generated in a standard language, that is, in this embodiment, a message urging insertion of tickets in Japanese.

Subsequently, the CPU 242 sets the card slot 212
It is determined whether or not a pre-continuation commuter pass has been received. CP
If U242 determines that the pre-continuation commuter pass has been received, the U242 controls the card processing unit 246 to store commuter pass information and condition information stored in the pre-continuation commuter pass, that is, the usage specified in advance by the user. Read the information corresponding to the language.

Subsequently, the CPU 242 sets the display mode corresponding to the language information of the read condition information in the memory 24.
4 and controls the display unit 202 to display the change screen in the language used by the user.

At this time, if the CPU 242 determines that the expiration date is within a predetermined period before the expiration date, for example, within two weeks, based on the read validity period information of the commuter pass information, as shown in FIG. When the read usage language information is in Japanese, the display unit 202 requests a “continuous commuter pass issuance” button 63 for requesting issuance of a continuous commuter pass, and a request to change only the condition information of the commuter pass before continuing. The “change condition information” button 64 is displayed in Japanese.

If the CPU 242 determines that it is more than a predetermined period before the expiration date based on the expiration date information of the read commuter pass information, the CPU 242 does not accept the issuance request of the continuous commuter pass, and A “change condition information” button 6 for requesting change of only the condition information of the commuter pass before continuation 202
4 is displayed in Japanese.

Also, the CPU 242 includes a sound generation unit 260
Is generated, and the read language information, that is, a message to select processing in Japanese in this embodiment is generated.

Subsequently, when the CPU 242 detects that the “continuous commuter pass issuance” button 63 is pressed, for example, the CPU 242 shown in FIG.
As shown in (2), when the read language information is in Japanese, the display unit 202 displays "Do you want to change the language?"
Display a message in Japanese asking you to change the language.

The CPU 242 includes a sound generator 260
Is generated, the read language information, that is, a message inquiring about a language change in Japanese in this embodiment is generated.

Subsequently, when the CPU 242 detects that the “Yes” button 41 requesting a change has been pressed on the change screen as shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 242 controls the display unit 202 to change the change language. Displays a selection screen for selection.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 242 determines that the change candidate button 43 of the changeable language cannot be displayed on one screen and the change candidate button is further displayed on the next screen. Along with the “NEXT” button 44 (or “Next Page” button) selected,
A message prompting the user to select a change language such as "Please select a language to use" is displayed in Japanese.

The CPU 242 includes a sound generator 260
To generate a message prompting the selection of the changed language.

Subsequently, when any one of the change candidate buttons 43 corresponding to the change language, for example, the “English” button 43a is selected on the selection screen as shown in FIG. Control the
Display a confirmation screen to confirm your selection.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the selected language button 43a, an “OK” button 45 for confirming the selection, an “NG” button 46 for clearing the selection, and Then, a “CANCEL” button 47 for canceling the language change process is displayed.

Subsequently, when the CPU 242 detects that the “OK” button 45 for confirming the selection has been pressed on the confirmation screen as shown in FIG.
4 is executed to issue a continuous commuter pass.

That is, based on the read commuter pass information, the CPU 242 displays, on the display unit 202, the regular section, the fee of the regular section, the next expiration date of the commuter pass, and the user information of the user in the specified language. indicate.

Subsequently, CPU 242 causes display unit 202 to display a message prompting the user to input a fee in a specified language.

[0192] The CPU 242 includes a sound generation unit 260.
And generates a message to prompt the user to input the fee.

[0193] Subsequently, when accepting the insertion of a fee from the bill slot 216 and the coin slot 214, the CPU 242 issues a commuter pass in which the language information used has been changed to English.
The continuous commuter pass is discharged from 20, and the process of issuing the continuous commuter pass ends.

On the other hand, the CPU 242 executes “condition information change”.
When the press of the button 64 is detected, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the change candidate button 43 of the changeable language cannot be displayed on one screen, and the change candidate button is further displayed on the next screen. In addition to the "NEXT" button 44 (or the "next page" button) selected in such a case, a message prompting the user to select a changed language such as "Please select a language to be used" is displayed in Japanese.

The CPU 242 includes a sound generator 260
To generate a message prompting the selection of the changed language.

Subsequently, when one of the change candidate buttons 43 corresponding to the change language, for example, the “English” button 43a is selected on the selection screen as shown in FIG. Control the
Display a confirmation screen to confirm your selection.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the selected language button 43a, an "OK" button 45 for confirming the selection, an "NG" button 46 for clearing the selection, and Then, a “CANCEL” button 47 for canceling the language change process is displayed.

Subsequently, when the CPU 242 detects that the “OK” button 45 for confirming the selection has been pressed on the confirmation screen shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 242 controls the card processing unit 246 and The use language information of the condition information of the pre-continuation commuter ticket is changed to English, the pre-continuation commuter pass is returned from the card slot 212, and the condition information change processing ends.

On the change screen as shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 242 presses the “No” button 42 for which no change is requested.
Is detected on the confirmation screen shown in FIG. 6 when the "CANCEL" button 47 for canceling the language change process is detected on the confirmation screen as shown in FIG. When it is detected that the “NG” button 46 for clearing the selection is pressed on the confirmation screen, the processing is performed in the same manner as the above-described first change method.

In the above described issuance processing of the continuous commuter pass, a change in the condition information is accepted before setting the conditions for issuing the continuous commuter pass.
It is possible to receive a change in the condition information at any time before the ticket is issued from 20.

According to such a ticket issuing machine 200, a commuter pass which previously stores condition information corresponding to a user's use condition, for example, use language information corresponding to a use language is issued. Further, when such a ticket issuing machine 200 receives a commuter pass storing condition information, it reads the usage language information and the commuter pass information and performs display guidance and voice guidance in the corresponding usage language.

[0202] When processing a commuter pass, the ticket issuing machine 200 can change the language information stored in advance. For example, when Japanese is initially specified when a commuter pass is issued and the language is changed to another language for the convenience of the user, a change candidate of a changeable language is guided and the user is selected.

The ticket issuing machine 200 uses the selected changed language as the use language information, performs subsequent guidance in the changed language, and stores the use language information changed for the commuter pass as condition information.

[0204] Thus, when the ticket processing device such as the ticket issuing machine 200 is used next time using the commuter pass, the guide is provided in the changed language, and the language selected in the previous process can be reflected. It becomes possible to improve the serviceability for the user. Further, the ticket processing device such as the ticket issuing machine 200 can be used in a language suitable for the user, and the processing efficiency of the commuter pass can be improved.

Next, an embodiment of a checkout machine applied to this ticket gate system will be described. This payment machine pays for the passing of a regular ticket or a commuter pass and issues a payment ticket.

FIGS. 21 and 22 are views for explaining a checkout machine applied to this ticket gate system. FIG. 21 is a perspective view schematically showing an appearance of the checkout machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 21, on the customer service side of the checkout machine 300, a display section 305 for displaying a checkout procedure guide and a shortage amount, and a clerk call button 302 for calling a clerk when a trouble or the like occurs. A cancel button 303 for canceling the settlement process is provided.

[0208] In the customer service area, there are an insertion slot 304 functioning as a receiving means into which an ordinary ticket, a commuter pass, a prepaid card, and the like to be settled, and a coin insertion slot 306 for receiving coins to be settled. , A bill input port 307 for receiving a bill serving as a settlement amount, a discharge port 309 for discharging bills and coins as change, a settlement ticket issuing port 310 for discharging an issued settlement ticket, a tray 312, and the like. Is provided.

As shown in FIG. 22, the settlement machine 300 has a CPU 326 functioning as control means for controlling the entire system.
have.

The CPU 326 has a memory 325 for storing a control program of the CPU 326, a station code in which the settlement machine 300 is installed, route information indicating a plurality of stations and routes to these stations, and the like. A display unit 305 for guiding and displaying an input instruction and the like is connected.

The CPU 326 has an input port 30
4 is subjected to predetermined processing on the ticket, commuter pass, prepaid card, etc. inserted from the entrance 4, and the prescribed tickets recorded on the commuter pass, such as limited express tickets and designated tickets, inserted from the slot 304. A card processing unit 320 functioning as a reading unit for reading ticketing information is connected.

[0212] The card processing unit 320
A transport path and a transport mechanism having a plurality of transport rollers for receiving and transporting the inserted bills from the inside, reading the magnetic information magnetically recorded on the loaded bills, and magnetically controlling the loaded bills. Magnetic processing unit for writing information,
A holding mechanism for holding tickets at a predetermined position on the transport path of the transport mechanism is provided.

The ticket processing information read from the limited express ticket or the designated ticket by the card processing section 320 is information such as information on use start date and time, designated train information, expiration date information, and the like. Ticket information includes information on the start date of use, information on use sections, information on expiration dates,
Information such as user information of the user.

The CPU 326 further includes a bill processing unit 322 for performing processing such as authenticity determination and type determination of a bill inserted from the bill insertion slot 307, and a coin insertion slot 30.
6 is connected to a coin processing unit 323 that performs a true / false determination and a type determination of a coin inserted from 6.

Further, the CPU 326 calculates a deficient amount of the ticket inserted at the time of settlement, and adjusts the deficient amount from the entered adjustment amount, and a total amount of change calculated by the CPU 326. And a change processing unit 324 that discharges bills and coins as change from the discharge port 309 based on the information processing apparatus, and a settlement ticket issuing unit 331 that functions as an issuing unit that issues a settlement ticket and discharges it from the settlement ticket issuing port 310. ing.

Further, a communication control unit 358 for mutually communicating data with the host computer 30 is connected to the CPU 326.

Further, a ticket collection unit 356 for collecting tickets such as ordinary tickets to be settled in the settlement process and a sound generation unit 360 for generating and guiding sound are connected to the CPU 326 during the settlement process. Have been.

Next, the settlement process in the settlement machine 300 will be described. Here, it is assumed that condition information for designating the age of use is stored as condition information in tickets to be settled, for example, a commuter pass, and in this example, an adult is initially designated as the age of use. And
In the settlement process, an example will be described in which the usage age of a commuter pass is changed to a child at the same time as the settlement process.

That is, the CPU 326 controls the display unit 305
And displays a selection screen for selecting the user's age of use.

At this time, the CPU 326 operates, for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, a message prompting the user to select the age of use, such as "Do you want to change the age of use?", Is displayed in the standard display mode, that is, the first display mode for adults.

Subsequently, the CPU 326 requests a change in the age of use on the selection screen as shown in FIG.
That is, when the “Yes” button 54 for selecting the change from the first display mode for adults to the second display mode for children is pressed, the corresponding second display mode is read from the memory 325 and the display unit 305 is read. To display the subsequent screen display in the second display mode.

In the first display mode for adults, the display screen is composed mainly of Chinese characters, and in the second display mode for children, the display screen is composed of hiragana and katakana.

When the “No” button 55 is selected on the selection screen shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 326 controls the display unit 305 to display the first adult
Display subsequent screens in display mode.

Subsequently, the CPU 326 controls the display unit 305 to display the initial screen in the selected display mode, for example, the second display mode when the “Yes” button 54 is pressed. At this time, the CPU 326, for example,
As shown in (1), a message prompting the user to insert tickets, such as "Please enter the language," is displayed in Hiragana.

Subsequently, the CPU 326 sets the card slot 304
It is determined whether or not a commuter pass has been received from. CPU32
When it is determined that the commuter pass has been received, the card controller 320 controls the card processing unit 320 to transmit commuter pass information and condition information stored in the commuter pass, that is, condition information for designating the age of use by the user in advance. read.

Subsequently, CPU 326 determines whether or not the usage age information of the read condition information matches the usage age selected on the selection screen.

Subsequently, when the read use age information does not match the selected use age, for example, when the read use age information is an adult and the selected use age is a child, Displays a determination screen for controlling the display unit 305 to determine whether to change to the use age selected on the selection screen.

At this time, the CPU 326 operates as shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, in the selected use age, that is, in the second display mode for the child, the display unit 305 displays a message asking the user to change the display mode such as "Do you want to change the child?" Display.

Subsequently, when the CPU 326 detects that the “Yes” button 56 for confirming the change has been pressed, the CPU 326 controls the card processing section 320 to store the condition information stored in the commuter pass. That is, in this embodiment, the usage age information that specifies the first display mode for adults is changed to the selected usage age, that is, usage age information that specifies the second display mode for children in this embodiment. .

Subsequently, the CPU 326 controls the settlement processing unit 33.
By controlling 0, the settlement process is executed based on the read commuter pass information.

That is, based on the read commuter pass information, the CPU 326 displays the regular section, the settlement section, the charge of the settlement section, and the like on the display section 305 in the designated second display mode. At this time, the settlement fee in the settlement section is calculated based on the selected use age. That is, in this embodiment, since the child is selected as the age of use, the settlement fee is settled by the child fee.

Subsequently, the CPU 326 displays a message instructing the display unit 305 to prompt the user to input a settlement fee.
Display in display mode.

Subsequently, when the CPU 326 receives the insertion of a fee from the bill slot 307 and the coin slot 306, the CPU 326 controls the settlement ticket issuing unit 331 to issue a settlement ticket, and
The settlement ticket is discharged from 10 and the commuter pass whose usage age condition has been changed is discharged from the card slot 304, and the settlement process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the read usage age information matches the selected usage age, CPU 326 executes the above-described settlement process without changing the usage age information stored in the commuter pass. I do.

Further, when the CPU 326 detects that the “NO” button 57 for not changing the use age to the selected use age is pressed on the determination screen as shown in FIG. The display screen is displayed in the child second display mode in which only the process is selected, and the above-described settlement process is executed without changing the use age information stored in the commuter pass.

In the above-described settlement process, the change of the condition information is received before the settlement process is executed. However, the condition information is always changed as long as the settlement process is completed, that is, before the settlement ticket is issued from the ticket issuing port 310. It is possible to accept changes.

According to such a payment machine 300, payment processing is performed based on condition information corresponding to the usage conditions of the user in advance, for example, a ticket such as a commuter pass storing usage age information corresponding to the usage age. . In addition, such a payment machine 30
0 receives the tickets storing the condition information, reads the usage age information, and performs display guidance in the corresponding display mode.

The payment machine 300 can change the use age information stored in advance when processing the tickets to be settled. For example, when the first display mode for adults is initially specified when issuing tickets and the user wants to change to the second display mode for children at the convenience of the user, the user can be informed of the changeable age of use. , Let the user choose.

The payment machine 300 executes the display mode based on the selected age of use, performs the subsequent guidance in the changed display mode, and stores the changed usage age information for the tickets as condition information. Let it.

[0240] Thus, when another ticket processing apparatus is used next time using this ticket, the user is guided in the changed display mode, and can reflect the display mode selected in the previous processing. It becomes possible to improve the serviceability for the user. In addition, the ticket processing device can be used in a display mode suitable for the user, and the processing efficiency of tickets can be improved.

FIG. 23 is a diagram schematically showing the appearance of an automatic ticket gate applied to this ticket gate system.

In the main body 410 of the automatic ticket gate 400, an entry slot 412 into which a ticket medium is inserted when entering the facility premises or when exiting the facility yard, and a ticket medium received at the insertion slot 412, A discharge port 414 for discharging is provided.

The ticket media usable in this automatic ticket gate include magnetic (contact type) ticket media such as ordinary tickets, commuter passes, limited express tickets, coupons, transit tickets, prepaid cards, and the like. It is intended for wireless (non-contact type) ticket media that can be communicated by wireless communication such as a wireless card. In such a ticket medium, predetermined ticket information, for example, expiration date information and information on a section in which the vehicle can be boarded are recorded in a predetermined format.

In this embodiment, the insertion slot 412 can receive a batch of a plurality of ticket media.
The insertion slot 412 can, of course, also receive the insertion of one ticket medium at a time.

Furthermore, the outlet 414 of this embodiment
Can collectively discharge a plurality of ticket media that need to be returned when a plurality of ticket media are loaded at once. At this time, the plurality of ticket media is discharged in a state where a large-sized ticket media is stacked below a small-sized ticket media.

In the vicinity of the insertion slot 412, a shutter for preventing insertion of a ticket medium is provided. The shutter prohibits the insertion of another ticket medium for a predetermined time after the insertion of the ticket medium. The function of this shutter prevents another person's ticket medium from being continuously inserted.

In front of the slot 412, a wireless card reader for performing wireless communication with a wireless ticket medium.
A writer 416 is provided. Further, the input port 412
A passage guidance display section 413 for displaying the guidance of the passage of the automatic ticket gate 400 is provided at a lower portion of the passage.

In front of the outlet 414, there is provided an outlet near display 418 for displaying various kinds of guidance to the user. The discharge port vicinity display section 418 displays, for example, the remaining amount of the prepaid card.

A door portion 420 is provided on the side surface of the main body 410 of the automatic ticket gate to close the passage to prevent the passer of the ticket medium from passing therethrough. In addition, on the upper part of the main body 410 of the automatic ticket gate 400, the main body 41 of the automatic ticket gate is attached.
A frame 422 serving as a partition for distinguishing the passage corresponding to 0 is provided. In this frame 422,
A display unit 426 is provided for notifying a child ticket insertion, invalid ticket or abnormal ticket insertion, or device abnormality.

Further, the side portion of the main body 410 and the frame 4
22, a human detection sensor 42 for detecting the passage of a user
4 are provided. The human detection sensor 424 detects the passage of a user, and is of a transmission type, a reflection type, or the like.

Note that an invalid ticket is a ticket that cannot be used even in combination with another ticket medium. For example, an expired ticket medium corresponds to this. What is an abnormal ticket?
This ticket cannot be read by this automatic ticket gate. For example, a card having a different recording format or a ticket without magnetic recording corresponds to this.

FIG. 24 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the automatic ticket gate explained in FIG.

The automatic ticket gate 400 is entirely controlled by the CPU 500 functioning as control means and ticket gate means. The CPU 500 includes a ROM 502 that stores a control program of the CPU 500, a RAM 504 that stores ticket information read from a ticket medium, and stores information as a buffer of the control program, and an automatic ticket gate from an entrance station. Is connected to a fare memory 506 storing fare information to the station where the vehicle is installed.

The CPU 500 includes a read head 43
6, a read circuit 508 for controlling the read head 448, and a read circuit 512 for controlling the read head 448 are connected.

The reading heads 436 and 448 read the ticket information recorded on the magnetic ticket medium. The reading circuits 508 and 512 process (demodulate) data read by the reading heads 436 and 448. Write head 44
Numeral 6 records the ticket information on a magnetic ticket medium. The writing circuit 510 processes (modulates) the ticket information recorded by the writing head 446.

The CPU 500 includes a communication data processing unit 51 for controlling the wireless card reader / writer 416.
4 are connected. Wireless card reader / writer 416
Has a wireless card antenna for reading information on a wireless ticket medium such as a wireless card by wireless communication and writing information on the wireless ticket medium by wireless communication.

The wireless card antenna communicates with a wireless ticket medium held in a communication area. The communication data processing unit 514 demodulates information received by the wireless card reader / writer 416 and modulates information transmitted by the wireless card reader / writer 416.

The CPU 500 determines whether or not the user can pass based on the information read by the reading head 436 or the wireless card reader / writer 416, and identifies the type of the ticket medium.

Further, the CPU 500 is connected to the monitoring panel 540 via the monitoring panel interface 538, and a communication control unit 516 for receiving and receiving information, and transporting the ticket medium based on an output signal from the size detection sensor 435. A size detection circuit 518 for detecting the situation, transport rollers for transporting the ticket media, for example, the intake roller 433 and the discharge roller 496, and the main motor 47 for driving the transport belt
4 is connected to a transport control circuit 520 for controlling the transport speed of the ticket ticket medium and a passage detection circuit 522 for detecting the passage of the passer of the ticket ticket medium by an output from the human detection sensor 424.

The CPU 500 includes a door 42
A door control circuit 526 that controls a door opening / closing mechanism 524 that drives the “0” is connected. The door opening and closing mechanism 524 has a drive motor for opening and closing the door 420 with respect to the passage.

Further, the CPU 500 includes a display control circuit 528 for controlling each display unit such as the passage guide display unit 413 and the discharge port vicinity display unit 418, and the thermal head 4
A print control circuit 530 for controlling the 56 and a punch processing control circuit 532 for controlling the punch processing section 450 are connected.

The thermal head 456 prints various information on the surface of a magnetic ticket medium. Print control circuit 5
Reference numeral 30 controls the thermal head 456 based on information to be printed on the ticket medium. Punch processing control circuit 532
Performs a punching process on a magnetic ticket medium. The punch processing control circuit 532 controls the driving of the punch processing unit 450.

The CPU 500 has a detection circuit for detecting the transport status of the ticket medium based on output signals from the input port sensor 490, the first output port sensor 492, and the second output port sensor 494. 534 are connected.

Next, a series of ticket processing operations in the automatic ticket gate 400 having the above configuration will be described. Here, a ticket processing operation using a magnetic ticket medium will be described.

That is, the CPU 50 of the automatic ticket gate 400
In the case of 0, first, it is determined whether or not the ticket medium is inserted from the insertion port 412, based on the output signal from the insertion port sensor 490. Then, the CPU 500 controls the input port sensor 4
When it is determined based on the output signal from 90 that the ticket medium has been inserted, the take-in roller 433 is driven to take the ticket medium inserted into the insertion port 412 into the body. Further, the CPU 500 drives various transport rollers and a transport belt to transport the taken ticket media in a predetermined direction on the main transport path.

Subsequently, the CPU 500 controls the read head 436 to read the ticket information and condition information from the taken ticket medium, and based on the read ticket information, performs ticket gate processing, that is, determines whether or not the user can pass. In addition to performing the processing, a guidance message is displayed on the display unit 418 in a corresponding language based on the read condition information, for example, the use language information.

Subsequently, as a result of the ticket gate processing, if it is determined that the passage permission / inhibition determination is OK, the CPU 500 determines whether or not a ticket medium to be discharged from the discharge port 414 is included. That is, when the user enters the facility premises, all the ticket media inserted from the input port 412 is discharged. Also, when the user enters from the facility premises, of the ticket media inserted from the slot 412,
Discharges ticket media such as commuter passes and round-trip tickets for outbound travel.

When the CPU 500 determines that the inserted ticket medium contains the ticket medium to be discharged, the CPU 500 conveys only the corresponding ticket medium further downstream along the main conveyance path. , And put on hold. The CPU 500
Among the inserted ticket media, those that do not need to be discharged are accumulated in the accumulation box.

Subsequently, the CPU 500 discharges all the ticket media retained in the retaining section toward the discharge port 414 at a predetermined timing by driving the discharge roller 496 and the like.

Subsequently, based on the output signal from the first outlet sensor 492, the CPU 500 determines whether or not the ticket medium discharged to the outlet 414 has been removed, and that the ticket medium has been removed. Is detected and the ticket inspection process ends.

[0271] On the other hand, as a result of the ticket gate processing, the CPU 500 performs a predetermined NG process if it is determined that the determination is NG. That is, the CPU 500 drives the door unit 420 to block the traffic of the user, and also internally holds all the inserted ticket media or discharges the media at once. Then, the CPU 500 generates a warning by blinking the display 426 or the like. Furthermore, CPU
500 displays the contents of NG in the language used by the user on the outlet display section 418, and ends the ticket inspection process.

As described above, according to this automatic ticket gate, it is possible to use the ticket under use conditions specified in advance by the user, thereby improving the processing efficiency of tickets and providing services to the user. It is possible to improve the performance.

[0273]

As described above, according to the present invention, a ticket processing apparatus and a commuter pass which can improve the processing efficiency of tickets and improve the serviceability for users. An issuing machine and a checkout machine can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining a first method of changing condition information applied to the ticket processing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an initial screen in the first change method illustrated in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change screen according to the first change method illustrated in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a language selection screen in the first change method illustrated in FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a selection confirmation screen in the first change method illustrated in FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a second method of changing condition information applied to the ticket processing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change confirmation screen according to the second change method illustrated in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for changing character size information as condition information.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for changing character size information as condition information.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change confirmation screen of character size information as condition information.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for changing usage age information as condition information.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for changing usage age information as condition information.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change confirmation screen of usage age information as condition information;

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for changing a physical disability condition as condition information.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change confirmation screen of a physical disability condition as condition information.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing an example of a ticket gate system to which the ticket processing device of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view schematically showing an appearance of a ticket issuing machine applied to the ticket gate system shown in FIG.

FIG. 19 is a block diagram schematically showing an internal structure of the ticket issuing machine shown in FIG. 18;

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a selection screen for a continuous ticket issuing process and a condition information changing process applied to the ticket issuing machine illustrated in FIG. 18;

FIG. 21 is a plan view schematically showing an appearance of a checkout machine applied to the ticket gate system shown in FIG. 17;

FIG. 22 is a block diagram schematically showing an internal structure of the checkout machine shown in FIG. 18;

FIG. 23 is a perspective view schematically showing an appearance of a ticket gate applied to the ticket gate system shown in FIG.

FIG. 24 is a block diagram schematically showing an internal structure of the ticket gate shown in FIG. 23.

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 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Ticket processing apparatus 11 ... CPU 12 ... Receiving part 13 ... Return part 14 ... Operation part 15 ... Display part 16 ... Sound generation part 17 ... Memory part 18 ... Reading part 19 ... Issuing part 20 ... Ticket processing part 21 ... Change unit 22 communication control unit 30 host computer 31 CPU 32 memory unit 33 operation unit 34 communication control unit 35 display unit 200 ticket issuing machine 300 checkout machine 400 ticket gate machine

Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification symbol FI Theme coat II (reference) G07B 15/00 G07B 15/00 BC

Claims (23)

[Claims] 1. A reading means for reading condition information corresponding to a use condition of a user stored in a ticket, a guiding means for providing guidance based on the condition information read by the reading means, and a reading means for reading the information. A ticket processing device, comprising: changing means for changing condition information. 2. Issuing means for issuing tickets storing condition information corresponding to the usage conditions of the user; reading means for reading the condition information stored in the tickets; and reading the condition information read by the reading means. A ticket processing device, comprising: changing means for changing. 3. Issuing means for issuing tickets storing condition information corresponding to the usage conditions of the user; reading means for reading the condition information stored in the tickets; A ticket processing apparatus, comprising: a guide unit that provides guidance based on the information; and a changing unit that changes condition information read by the reading unit. 4. Issuing means for issuing tickets storing condition information corresponding to the language used by the user, reading means for reading condition information stored in the tickets, and condition information read by said reading means. A ticket processing device, comprising: voice guidance means for providing voice guidance in a corresponding language based on the condition information; and changing means for changing condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another language. . 5. Issuing means for issuing tickets storing condition information corresponding to the language used by the user; reading means for reading condition information stored in the tickets; A ticket processing device, comprising: a display guide unit that provides a display guide in a corresponding language based on the information; and a change unit that changes condition information read by the reading unit to condition information corresponding to another language. . 6. An issuing means for issuing tickets storing condition information corresponding to a character size used by a user, reading means for reading condition information stored in the tickets, and condition information read by said reading means. And display changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another used character size. Ticket processing equipment. 7. Issuing means for issuing tickets storing condition information corresponding to a physical disability condition of a user, reading means for reading condition information stored in the tickets, and condition information read by said reading means Guiding means for guiding a user based on the information, changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means, and notifying means for notifying a staff member of the location of the user when the condition information is read by the reading means. And a ticket processing device comprising: 8. An issuing means for issuing tickets storing condition information corresponding to a use age indicating whether the user is an adult or a child, reading means for reading condition information stored in the tickets, A display guide that provides guidance in the first display mode for children when the age of use of the condition information read by the reading means is a child, and provides guidance in a second display mode for adults when the age of use is an adult. Means, and changing means for changing condition information read by the reading means. 9. An issuing unit for issuing tickets storing condition information corresponding to a display mode designated by a user, a receiving unit for receiving the tickets, and a ticket stored in the tickets received by the receiving unit. Reading means for reading condition information, ticket processing means for performing predetermined processing on the tickets received by the receiving means, display guiding means for displaying a display screen for guiding a user, and the reading means Changing means for changing the read condition information to condition information corresponding to another display mode; return means for returning tickets; and a display mode for the display guide means in a standard display mode before receiving the tickets by the receiving means. A display screen is displayed, a display screen is displayed on the display guide means in a display mode designated by a user based on the condition information read by the reading means, and tickets and the like are displayed by the return means. And a control unit that activates the change unit before the ticket is returned. 10. An issuing unit for issuing tickets storing condition information corresponding to a display mode designated by a user, a receiving unit for receiving tickets, and a ticket stored in the tickets received by the receiving unit. Reading means for reading condition information; ticket processing means for performing predetermined processing on the tickets received by the receiving means; display guidance means for displaying a display screen for guiding a user; and the display guidance means A storage unit that stores a plurality of display modes that can be displayed by the above, a change unit that changes the condition information read by the reading unit to condition information corresponding to another display mode, a return unit that returns tickets, The display guide means is caused to display a display screen in a standard display mode before receiving the tickets by the receiving means, and the display guide means is displayed based on the condition information read by the reading means. The display screen is displayed in the display mode specified by the user, and the change means is enabled until the return of the tickets by the return means, and when the change of the condition information is selected by the change means, Control means for displaying a plurality of display mode candidates which can be displayed by the display guide means. 11. A issuing means for issuing a commuter pass storing condition information corresponding to a use condition of a user and commuter pass information necessary for issuing a commuter pass, and a reading means for reading the condition information stored in the commuter pass. A commuter pass issuing machine, comprising: a guide unit that provides guidance based on the condition information read by the reading unit; and a changing unit that changes the condition information read by the reading unit. 12. A means for issuing a commuter pass storing condition information corresponding to a user's use condition and commuter pass information necessary for issuing a commuter pass, condition information and commuter pass information stored in the commuter pass Reading means for reading the information, guidance means for providing guidance based on the condition information read by the reading means, changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means, and commuter pass information read by the reading means. A commuter pass issuing machine, comprising: control means for validating the changing means when the validity period of the commuter pass is a predetermined period before expiration. 13. A means for issuing a commuter pass storing condition information corresponding to a user's use condition and commuter pass information necessary for issuance of the commuter pass, condition information and commuter pass information stored in the commuter pass Reading means for reading the information, guidance means for providing guidance based on the condition information read by the reading means, changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means, and commuter pass information read by the reading means. A commuter pass issuing machine comprising: a control unit that activates the changing unit and the issuing unit when the validity period of the commuter pass has expired. 14. Receiving means for receiving a commuter pass storing condition information corresponding to a display mode designated by a user and commuter pass information necessary for issuing a commuter pass, and storing the commuter pass received by the receiving means. Reading means for reading the read condition information and commuter pass information; issuing means for issuing a commuter pass based on the commuter pass information of the commuter pass read by the reading means; and a display screen for guiding the user. Display guide means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another display mode; return means for returning a commuter pass; and before receiving the commuter pass by the receiving means. A display screen is displayed on the display guide means in a standard display mode, and a display designated by the user on the display guide means based on the condition information read by the reading means. In the case of issuing a commuter pass by the issuing means, before the issuance operation is started, and when the condition information of the commuter pass is changed by the changing means, the return screen is displayed by the return means. Control means for enabling the change means until the commuter pass is returned. 15. Receiving means for receiving a commuter pass storing condition information corresponding to a display mode designated by a user and commuter pass information necessary for issuing a commuter pass, and storing in a commuter pass received by said receiving means. Reading means for reading the read condition information and commuter pass information; issuing means for issuing a commuter pass based on the commuter pass information of the commuter pass read by the reading means; and a display screen for guiding the user. Display guidance means, storage means for storing a plurality of display modes that can be displayed by the display guidance means, change means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another display mode, Returning means for returning the commuter pass, and displaying a display screen in a standard display mode on the display guide means before receiving the commuter pass by the receiving means, Based on the read condition information, a display screen is displayed in a display mode specified by a user on the display guide unit, and when issuing a commuter pass by the issuing unit, a period before the issuance operation is started, and When changing the condition information of the commuter pass by the changing means, enable the changing means until the commuter pass is returned by the return means,
Control means for displaying a plurality of display mode candidates which can be displayed by the display guide means when the change of the condition information is selected by the change means. 16. Receiving means for receiving a commuter pass storing condition information corresponding to a display mode designated by a user and commuter pass information necessary for issuing a commuter pass, and storing the commuter pass received by the receiving means. Reading means for reading the read condition information and commuter pass information; issuing means for issuing a commuter pass based on the commuter pass information of the commuter pass read by the reading means; and a display screen for guiding the user. Display guidance means, storage means for storing a plurality of display modes that can be displayed by the display guidance means, change means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another display mode, Returning means for returning the commuter pass, and displaying a display screen in a standard display mode on the display guide means before receiving the commuter pass by the receiving means, A display screen is displayed in the display mode designated by the user on the display guide means based on the condition information read more, and based on the commuter pass information read by the reading means, a predetermined period before the validity period of the commuter pass expires. When the validity period of the commuter pass is expired based on the commuter pass information read by the reading unit, the issue is performed when the commuter pass is returned by the return unit. When the commuter pass is issued by the means, before the commencing operation is started, and when the condition information of the commuter pass is changed by the change means, the commuter pass is returned by the return means. Means and the issuing means are enabled, and when a change of the condition information is selected by the changing means, a plurality of display mode candidates which can be displayed by the display guiding means are displayed. Commutation ticket issuing machine characterized in that it comprises a control means. 17. Reading means for reading condition information corresponding to the user's use conditions stored in the ticket and the ticket information necessary for issuing the ticket, and providing guidance based on the condition information read by the reading means. And a change unit that changes the condition information of the ticket read by the reading unit. Machine. 18. Reading means for reading condition information corresponding to the user's use conditions stored in the ticket and the ticket information necessary for issuing the ticket, and providing guidance based on the condition information read by the reading means. Guide means for performing the payment, payment means for performing a payment based on the ticket information read by the reading means, changing means for changing the condition information of the ticket read by the reading means, condition information read by the reading means or An issuing unit for issuing a settlement ticket storing the condition information and the settlement information changed by the changing unit. 19. Reading means for reading condition information corresponding to the age of use indicating whether the user is an adult or a child stored in the ticket and the ticket information necessary for issuing the ticket; Guidance means for providing guidance based on the read condition information; payment means for performing payment based on the ticket information read by the reading means; changing means for changing condition information of the ticket read by the reading means; Issuing means for issuing a settlement ticket storing the condition information read by the reading means or the condition information and the settlement information changed by the change means; and the settlement when the condition information is changed from an adult to a child by the change means. Means is settled at a child rate, and when the condition information is changed from a child to an adult by the change means, it is settled at an adult rate by the adjustment means. Settlement device, characterized in that it comprises a control unit, the that. 20. A reading means for reading condition information corresponding to a use age indicating whether a user is an adult or a child stored in a ticket and ticket information necessary for issuing a ticket; Display guidance means for providing display guidance in the first display mode for children when the use age of the read condition information is a child, and display guidance in the second display mode for adults when the use age is an adult; Adjusting means for adjusting based on the ticket information read by the reading means; changing means for changing the condition information of the ticket read by the reading means; changing the condition information read by the reading means or the changing means. Issuing means for issuing a settlement ticket storing the set condition information and the settlement information; and adjusting the condition information when the condition information is changed from an adult to a child by the change means. Stage by then settled in children fee settlement machine condition information characterized by comprising a control means for payment in adults by the settlement means when it is changed from a child to an adult by the changing means. 21. Receiving means for receiving a ticket storing condition information corresponding to a display mode designated by a user and ticket information necessary for issuing a ticket, and storing the information in the ticket received by the receiving means. Reading means for reading the obtained condition information and ticket information; display guiding means for displaying a display screen for guiding a user; and adjusting means for adjusting based on the ticket information read by the reading means; Changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another display mode; return means for returning a ticket; and condition information read by the reading means or conditions changed by the changing means. Issuing means for issuing a settlement ticket storing information and settlement information; and a standard display mode on the display guide means before receiving the ticket by the receiving means. The display screen is displayed in the display mode, and based on the condition information read by the reading means, the display guide means displays the display screen in the display mode designated by the user, and the issuing means starts the operation of issuing the settlement ticket. And a control means for activating the change means until before or until the ticket is returned by the return means. 22. Receiving means for receiving a ticket storing condition information corresponding to a display mode designated by a user and ticket information necessary for issuing a ticket, and storing the information in the ticket received by the receiving means. Reading means for reading the obtained condition information and ticket information; display guidance means for displaying a display screen for guiding a user; storage means for storing a plurality of display modes that can be displayed by the display guidance means; Adjusting means for adjusting based on the ticket information read by the reading means; changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another display mode; and returning means for returning the ticket Issuing means for issuing an adjustment ticket storing the condition information read by the reading means or the condition information changed by the changing means and the adjustment information; Before receiving the ticket by the receiving means, the display guide means displays a display screen in a standard display mode, and based on the condition information read by the reading means, in the display mode specified by the user in the display guide means. A display screen is displayed, and the change unit is enabled before the issuing unit starts the operation of issuing the settlement ticket or until the return unit returns the ticket. And a control means for displaying a plurality of display mode candidates which can be displayed by the display guide means when a change is selected. 23. Receiving means for receiving a ticket storing condition information corresponding to a display mode designated by a user and ticket information necessary for issuing a ticket, and storing the ticket in the ticket received by the receiving means. Reading means for reading the obtained condition information and ticket information; display guiding means for displaying a display screen for guiding a user; and adjusting means for adjusting based on the ticket information read by the reading means; Changing means for changing the condition information read by the reading means to condition information corresponding to another display mode; return means for returning a ticket; and condition information read by the reading means or conditions changed by the changing means. Issuing means for issuing a settlement ticket storing information and settlement information; and a standard display mode on the display guide means before receiving the ticket by the receiving means. The display screen is displayed in a display mode, and based on the condition information read by the reading means, the display guide means displays the display screen in the display mode specified by the user, and the user specifies the standard display mode. In this case, the change unit is enabled before the settlement operation is started by the settlement unit, and the issuance operation of the settlement ticket is started by the issuance unit when the user specifies a non-standard display mode. And a control unit that activates the change unit until the return ticket is returned by the return unit.