JP2003099827A - Non-contact type token processing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate the adjusting of the valve of a non-contact type token and changing of a section when using the non-contact type token for a short- period ticket such as a local train ticket. SOLUTION: This non-contact type token processing machine comprises a reading means reading data recorded in the non-contact type token, and a writing means performing a prescribed processing based on the read data and writing new data into the non-contact type token.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention processes an automatic ticket gate when it becomes a non-contact automatic ticket gate and a short-term ticket such as an ordinary ticket becomes a non-contact token. The present invention relates to a non-contact type token processing machine that can be used.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in order to improve the convenience of users (passengers), a non-contact type automatic ticket gate has been proposed which can perform automatic ticket gates in a non-contact manner without inserting a ticket into the automatic ticket gate. (For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 1-246687). The ticket used in such a contactless automatic ticket gate is composed of an IC card having a wireless communication function, and the contactless ticket and the contactless automatic ticket gate are not contacted with each other. It is configured such that data is transmitted and received at the entrance and exit (meaning entrance or exit) processing.

Further, since the non-contact type ticket is composed of an IC card having a wireless communication function, the manufacturing cost is higher than that of a magnetic ticket, and therefore, a one-time ordinary ticket, a one-day ticket, or a number of times When a non-contact type ticket is used for a relatively short-term ticket such as a ticket, the operating cost is high and the problem is that it becomes unrealistic.
Japanese Patent Application No. 2001-2700 proposes a ticket processing system in which a short-term ticket is used as a non-contact token and the non-contact token can be collected and repeatedly used.

As described above, when the short-term ticket is a non-contact type token, it is not necessary to install an automatic ticket gate for processing the magnetic ticket, and it is possible to reduce the facility cost. Not only that, but since the ticket can be used repeatedly, resource saving can be achieved.

[0005]

By the way, the non-contact type token according to the above proposal has the function of an IC card having a wireless communication function. There is a demand for further improvement.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in order to meet the above-mentioned demand, and its purpose is to enable settlement processing of a contactless token and change of the value contained therein. It is to provide a contact type token processing machine.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, a non-contact type token processor according to the present invention comprises a reading means for reading data recorded in a non-contact type token,
Writing means for performing predetermined processing based on the read data and writing new data in the non-contact type token. Further, the predetermined process is a settlement process for calculating a shortage charge, and writing new data is
It is characterized in that it is performed on condition that money satisfying the calculated shortage charge is thrown into the main body of the non-contact type token processing machine. Further, the predetermined process is a section changing process for changing the boarding section, and writing of data of a new boarding section means that when there is a shortage charge associated with the change of the boarding section, money that meets the shortage charge is not paid. It is characterized in that it is performed on condition that it is thrown into the main body of the contact type token processing machine. Then, the predetermined process is a section change process for changing the boarding section, and when writing data of a new boarding section, when there is surplus money due to the change of the boarding section, the money satisfying the surplus money is not paid. It is characterized in that it is performed on condition that it is discharged from the main body of the contact type token processing machine.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1A is a front view of a main body (hereinafter, referred to as “main body”) a of a non-contact type token processing machine according to an embodiment, and the main body a is a predetermined place such as a station premises. Is installed at the top of the customer service panel 1,
A guide unit 2 for guiding the operating state of the main body a is provided. A display unit 3 including a touch panel, buttons and the like is provided below the guide unit 2. Further, on the lower side of the customer service panel 1, a coin insertion slot 4 for inserting coins, a bill insertion slot 5 for inserting banknotes, a card insertion slot 6 for inserting a card such as a prepaid card or SF card, a non-contact type token. (Hereinafter, referred to as "token.") A mounting table 7 for T, a discharge port 8 for discharging change, and a controller 9 for integrally controlling the main body a are provided.

The token T has a coin shape as shown in FIG. 1B, but may be a card shape as a matter of course. In any case, the shape is determined so that it can be mounted on the mounting table 7.

FIG. 2 shows an electrical configuration of the controller 9 and the token T. The controller 9 has a central processing unit (CPU) 10, which will be described from the controller 9 side. The CPU 10 is configured to perform a predetermined calculation process such as a settlement process by using the system program stored in the ROM 11 and the working data stored in the RAM 12. The CPU 10 inspects the money input from the input / output unit 14 that controls the display unit 3 including the touch panel via the I / O unit 13, the coin insertion slot 4, and the like, and if necessary, the change or the present invention. Money processing unit 15 for discharging surplus money related to the above, and card processing unit 16 for processing the card inserted from the card insertion slot 6
Are connected.

A reader / writer 17 for communicating with the token T is connected to the I / O unit 13. The reader / writer 17 is configured such that data is exchanged between the token T and the main body a via the antenna 7a built in the mounting table 7, and the antenna built in the mounting table 7 is also used. A power wave can be transmitted to the token T via 7b.

The electrical structure on the token T side is as follows: the antenna 20 for transmitting / receiving to / from the antenna 7a of the main body a, and the main body a.
A communication control unit 21 for communicating with the I / O unit 2
2, a memory 23 including a CPU 23, a ROM, and a RAM
4 and a power generation circuit 25 that receives a power wave transmitted from the antenna 7b of the main body a via the antenna 25 'and generates a driving power supply for the token T. In addition,
When the token T has a battery for driving, the antenna 25 'and the power generation unit 25 can be omitted.

The CPU 23 sends predetermined data such as identification data of the token T and SF data (amount data) stored in the memory 24 via the communication control unit 21 to the main body a.
It is configured to be able to be transmitted to the user side and to be able to store predetermined data such as the adjusted data from the main body a in the memory 24.

Next, the processing control operation will be described with reference to the flow chart of FIG. Now, the token T possessed by the user is placed on the placing table 7 and the communication between the main body a and the token T is started, and at the same time, the “Settlement” button on the menu screen of the display unit 3 is pressed. It is assumed that the button has been pressed (Step 1
00 affirmative, step 102 affirmative. Display unit 3 of FIG.
reference. Hereinafter, the step is referred to as “S”. ).

The CPU 10 calculates a settlement charge (shortage charge) based on the data obtained from the token T (data such as the entrance station and the amount data), and displays the calculated charge on the display unit 3 (S104). Then, when the money (including the card) satisfying the displayed charge is thrown into the main body a (Yes in S106), the adjusted data is written in the memory 24 of the token T, and the payment is made in the display unit 3. It is displayed that the processing has been completed, and guidance is given to use the token T to enter via a non-contact type automatic ticket gate (not shown) (S110).

When "change section" in the menu screen is pressed (No in S102; see the display section 3 in FIG. 1A), the display section 3 inputs a new destination station (exit station). The display content is changed to a new destination station and the new destination station is input via the display unit 3 (Yes at S112).

When a new destination station is input and a new boarding section is determined, the boarding fare of the new boarding section and the boarding fare of the old boarding section are compared. When the boarding fare for the new boarding section is higher than the boarding fare for the old boarding section, that is, when the boarding fare is insufficient due to the section change (Yes in S114), the deficient fare is displayed on the display unit 3. When money satisfying the displayed charge is thrown into the main body a, data of a new boarding section is written in the memory 24 of the token T (S118).

When the boarding fare for the new boarding section is lower than the boarding fare for the old boarding section, that is, when the boarding fare has surplus due to the section change (No at S114), the amount of the surplus is displayed on the display unit 3. And the money satisfying the displayed charge is discharged through the money processing unit 15 to the outlet 8.
And is stored in the memory 24 of the token T,
The data of the new boarding section is written (Yes at S120,
S122).

When neither the shortage charge nor the surplus is generated due to the section change, that is, when the boarding charge of the new boarding section is equal to the boarding charge of the old boarding section (No at S120), the money is inserted or discharged. Without token memory 24
The data of the boarding section of is rewritten.

[0020]

The token processor according to the present invention has a reading means for reading the data recorded in the token and a writing operation for writing new data into the token by performing a predetermined process based on the read data. Since it comprises a means, the convenience of the user can be improved. Also, if the predetermined process is settled to calculate a shortage charge and writing of new data is performed on condition that money satisfying the calculated shortage charge is put into the main body, the settlement process is performed. It can be done easily. Then, the predetermined process is a section change process for changing the boarding section, and when the writing of data of a new boarding section is accompanied by a shortage charge due to the change of the boarding section, money satisfying the shortage charge is inserted into the main body. If it is performed under the condition that the passengers are allowed to travel, the boarding section can be easily changed. Furthermore, the predetermined process is a section change process for changing the boarding section, and when there is surplus money for writing data of a new boarding section, the money satisfying the surplus money is discharged from the main body. If this is done under the condition, the surplus money can be returned to the user and the boarding section can be easily changed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1A is a front view of a main body according to an embodiment,
(B) is a front view of the token.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a controller and a token.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a control operation.

[Explanation of symbols]

a Main body of non-contact type token processor (main body) 9 controller T token

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A reading means for reading data recorded in a non-contact type token, and a writing means for writing new data in the non-contact type token by performing a predetermined process based on the read data. A non-contact type token processing machine comprising: 2. The predetermined process is a settlement process for calculating a shortage charge, and when writing new data, money satisfying the calculated shortage charge is thrown into the main body of the contactless token processor. The non-contact type token processing machine according to claim 1, wherein 3. The predetermined processing is section change processing for changing a boarding section, and writing of data of a new boarding section is performed by:
When there is a shortage charge due to the change of the boarding section, it is performed on condition that money satisfying the shortage charge is thrown into the main body of the non-contact type token processing machine. Non-contact token processing machine. 4. The predetermined processing is section change processing for changing a boarding section, and writing of data of a new boarding section is performed by:
2. When there is surplus due to the change of the boarding section, it is performed on condition that the money satisfying the surplus is discharged from the main body of the non-contact type token processing machine. Contact type token processor.