JP2004326466A - Substitution transit system, server, ticket gate, program, storage medium, method, and control method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a substitute transit system capable of reducing the congestion, in a transit change, to reduce the station crew's load and providing useful information to a user. <P>SOLUTION: The substitute transit server 101 calculates, at the time of transit change (step 2201), an influenced line, an influenced section, or the like to form the accident information (step 2202). The substitute transit server 101 extracts the user that is the object of substitute transit (step 2203), calculates a transit route (step 2207), transmits the transit boarding right information to a portable terminal 104 of every user, and also reports the effect of substitute transit, the transit route or the like thereto by e-mail or the like (step 2209). The portable terminal 104 retains the transit boarding right information, displays the effect of transit change, the transit route or the like. The substitute transit server 101, the ticket gate 103 and the portable terminal 104 perform ticket gate processing (entrance/leaving) for the transit change based on transit boarding right management information, the transit boarding right information or the like (step 2210). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a transportation system that performs a ticket inspection process based on information (equivalent to a commuter pass, a ticket, or the like) stored in a portable terminal or the like. More specifically, the present invention relates to a transfer transportation system and the like that presents an appropriate transfer route and grants a transfer ride right at the time of transfer transportation.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a delay or the like due to an accident occurs in a transportation facility such as a railway, the transportation facility issues a transfer ticket to a user (hereinafter, referred to as a “user”) free of charge.
Also, there has been proposed a transfer transportation ticket issuing system for transmitting on-line permission information for performing transfer transportation to a coping ticket processing device installed at an affected station at the time of transfer transportation (for example, [Patent Document 1] 1].).
In this system, a process of issuing a transfer ticket based on issuance permission information is performed. The user obtains the transfer transportation ticket by operating the handling ticket processing device by himself.
[0003]
In addition, as related to the transfer ticket issuing system, a ticket gate system, a ticket gate, and ticket inspection information that allow a ticket gate to determine whether or not section information of ticket information corresponds to transfer section information have been proposed (for example, , [Patent Document 2]).
In this system, it is not necessary to newly issue a transfer ticket at the time of transfer transfer, and the ticket gate process at the time of transfer transfer is performed by switching the mode of the ticket gate.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 10-49714 A
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2000-200371 A
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, according to the transfer ticket issuing system of [Patent Literature 1], the time and labor spent for obtaining the transfer ticket from the station staff can be eliminated, but the user himself / herself operates the handling ticket processing device. It is necessary to line up in front of the handling ticket processing device in order to obtain a transfer ticket. That is, there is a problem that congestion has not been alleviated.
[0006]
Further, according to the ticket gate system of [Patent Document 2], it is not necessary to operate the coping ticket processing device, but there is a new task of switching the mode of the ticket gate when transfer transfer occurs, so the burden on the station staff is increased. In addition, there is a problem that transfer cannot be performed normally unless the mode is switched.
In addition, since the determination as to whether or not the ticket medium is to be transferred is performed by the ticket gate, the user passes through the ticket gate regarding whether he / she is the transfer target person, whether the getting off station is in the transfer boarding section, and the like. There is a problem that does not know until.
In addition, there is a problem in that the transfer route must be determined based on the knowledge of the user.
[0007]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and in the transfer transportation, it is possible to reduce congestion, reduce the burden on station staff, and provide useful information to users. The purpose is to provide a system and the like.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a transfer transportation system in which a transfer server, a terminal device carried by a user, and a ticket gate device for performing ticket processing are connected via a network. The transport server stores first purchase management information for associating the user with purchase information, transfer right management information for associating the user with transfer right information, and station line information related to station positions and routes. Means, when accident information is input, an affected section calculating means for calculating an affected section based on the station route information, and a target user to be transferred for transfer based on the affected section and the purchase management information. A target user extracting means for extracting, and a transfer ride right granting means for calculating and granting the transfer ride right information for each of the target users, wherein the ticket gate device comprises: And second holding means for holding ticket information for judging the validity of the transfer right information, and whether or not to enter and exit based on the ticket information and the transfer right information read from the terminal device. Entry / exit determination means for judging, the terminal device performs third communication with the purchase information and the transfer right information, and at the time of entry / exit, performs wireless communication with the ticket gate device and stores the held information. And a providing means for providing.
[0009]
In the first invention, the transfer server stores, in the storage unit, purchase management information for associating the user with the purchase information, transfer right management information for associating the user with the transfer right information, and station line information relating to the station position and the route. When the accident information is input, the affected section is calculated based on the station route information and the like, and the target user to be transferred is extracted based on the affected section and the purchase management information and the like. Each time the transfer right information is calculated and assigned.
[0010]
The ticket gate device stores the ticket information and the like for determining the validity of the purchase information and the transfer right information in a storage unit, and determines whether to enter and exit based on the ticket information and the transfer right information read from the terminal device. to decide.
The terminal device stores purchase information, transfer right information, and the like in a storage unit, and performs wireless communication with the ticket gate device and provides the held information when entering and exiting.
[0011]
In addition, the purchase information may include a purchased use section and a use valid period, and the transfer boarding right information may include a transfer section and a transfer valid period.
Also, the transfer server may send the transfer right information to the terminal device via the network.
[0012]
In addition, the transfer server holds entry / exit management information that associates the user with the entry / exit information sent from the ticket gate device in the storage unit, and when the user is entering, only when the user has entered, the transfer boarding transfer is performed. Rights information may be given.
The entry / exit information is an entry record (entrance station, entry date / time, etc.) or an entry record (entrance station, entry date / time, etc.). It is transmitted to the device, the transfer server and the like.
[0013]
Further, when the transfer ticket right information cannot be read from the terminal device, the ticket gate device may obtain the transfer ride right information from the transfer transport server and send it to the terminal device by wireless communication.
In addition, the ticket gate device may be provided with an opening / closing door (door) that opens and closes a passage based on the possibility of entry and exit.
[0014]
The user is a user of a transportation facility such as a train.
The terminal device is a portable terminal carried by the user, for example, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a mobile phone, or the like.
Ticket gates are provided at entrances, exits, transfer gates, etc. of stations of transportation means such as trains, perform wireless communication with terminal devices of users who enter, exit, transfer, etc., and purchase information, transfer, etc. held by the terminal devices. Ticket gate processing is performed based on the boarding right information and the like.
[0015]
The purchase information is information given to the user by making a purchase, and corresponds to a commuter pass, a ticket, a ticket, and the like.
The transfer boarding right information is information given to the user at the time of transfer transfer, and is information indicating a right to transfer and board. This transfer boarding right information corresponds to a transfer boarding ticket or the like.
[0016]
The ticket information is information for determining the validity of purchase information, transfer right information, and the like, and includes a station at which a ticket gate device is provided, a current date and time, and the like. The ticket gate device performs route determination, validity period determination, and the like based on the ticket inspection information, and determines the validity of purchase information, transfer right information, and the like.
[0017]
In the first invention, the transfer server extracts the user to be transferred and transmits transfer right information corresponding to the transfer ticket to the user's mobile terminal. There is no need to operate the coping ticket processing device in order to obtain a ticket, or to wait in line in front of the coupon processing device, thereby eliminating the labor burden and time burden on the user side. Further, the station attendant does not need to individually check a commuter pass, a train ticket, and the like in order to determine whether or not the user is a transfer transport target user, so that the labor burden on the station attendant is significantly reduced.
[0018]
In addition, the transfer server notifies the user of the transfer target user by e-mail or the like that the transfer has been performed, the transfer route, the end of the transfer, etc., so that the user can use the transfer in advance. It is possible to accurately and quickly grasp whether or not to use which route to use.
[0019]
In addition, the ticket gate determines whether the door of the passage is open or closed based on the transfer right information read from the user's mobile terminal. Etc.). Therefore, the user is not confused by a plurality of types of ticket gates, and there is no need to perform a mode switching operation, so that the labor load on station staff can be reduced. In addition, the convenience of the user and the accuracy of the ticket checking operation are not impaired.
[0020]
If the transfer right information cannot be read from the mobile terminal of the entering user, the ticket gate device makes a confirmation request to the transfer transportation server, and for the user to whom the transfer right is granted, the transfer right is sent from the transfer transportation server. The transfer right information is transferred to the portable terminal of the user.
[0021]
Therefore, due to an unexpected situation (for example, when the radio wave condition is not good or the portable terminal is turned off), the transfer right information is transferred from the transfer server to the portable terminal of the user to whom the transfer right is assigned. Even if it has not arrived, the portable terminal of the user to whom the transfer right has been granted can use the transfer system, and upon entry, obtains the transfer right information via the ticket gate device. can do.
[0022]
A second invention is a transfer server connected via a network to a terminal device carried by a user and a ticket gate device for performing ticket gate processing, wherein the purchase management information for associating the user with purchase information; First holding means for holding transfer boarding right management information for associating the user with transfer boarding right information, station line information on station positions and lines, and when accident information is input, based on the station line information, An influence section calculating means for calculating an influence section; a target user extracting means for extracting a target user to be subjected to transfer transportation based on the influence section and the purchase management information; and a transfer ride right for each of the target users. And a transfer right grant means for calculating and providing information.
[0023]
The second invention is an invention relating to a transfer server in the transfer system of the first invention.
[0024]
A third invention is a ticket gate device connected via a network to a transfer server and a terminal device carried by a user, the ticket gate for determining the validity of the purchase information and the transfer right information. Second holding means for holding information; and entry / exit determination means for determining whether entry / exit is possible based on the ticket gate information and the transfer right-of-way information read from the terminal device. It is a ticket gate.
[0025]
The third invention is an invention relating to a ticket gate device in the transfer transportation system of the first invention.
[0026]
A fourth invention is a terminal device that is connected to a transfer server and a ticket gate device that performs a ticket gate process via a network and is carried by a user, and a third holding unit that holds purchase information and transfer right information. And a providing means for performing wireless communication with the ticket gate device at the time of entry and exit to provide held information.
[0027]
A fourth invention is an invention of a terminal device in the transfer system of the first invention.
[0028]
A fifth invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the transfer server according to the second invention, and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.
A sixth invention is a program that causes a computer to function as the ticket gate according to the third invention, and a recording medium that records the program.
A seventh invention is a program that causes a computer to function as the terminal device of the fourth invention, and a recording medium that records the program.
[0029]
The above-described program may be stored in a recording medium such as a CD-ROM and distributed, or the program may be transmitted and received via a communication line.
[0030]
An eighth invention is a transfer transportation method in a transfer transportation system in which a transfer transportation server, a terminal device carried by a user, and a ticket inspection apparatus that performs ticket inspection processing are connected via a network, wherein the transfer transportation server executes the transfer transportation method. A first holding step of holding purchase management information for associating the user with purchase information, transfer boarding right management information for associating the user with transfer boarding information, and station line information on station positions and routes. When the accident information is input, an affected section calculation step of calculating an affected section based on the station route information, and a target user to be transferred is extracted based on the affected section and the purchase management information. A target user extraction step, a transfer ride right granting step of calculating and granting the transfer ride right information for each target user, and the purchase executed by the ticket gate device And a second holding step of holding ticket information for judging the validity of the transfer right information, and determining whether or not to enter and exit based on the ticket information and the transfer right information read from the terminal device. An entry / exit determination step of determining; a third holding step executed by the terminal device for holding the purchase information and the transfer right information; and performing entry / exit wireless communication with the ticket gate device to provide the held information. And a providing step.
[0031]
An eighth invention is an invention relating to a transfer transportation method in the transfer transportation system of the first invention.
[0032]
A ninth invention is a method of controlling a transfer server connected via a network to a terminal device carried by a user and a ticket gate device for performing ticket gate processing, wherein purchase management information for associating the user with purchase information. A first holding step for holding transfer ride right management information for associating the user with transfer ride right information, and station line information relating to a station position and a route; and when the accident information is input, the station line information An affected section calculating step of calculating an affected section based on the target section, a target user extracting step of extracting a target user to be subjected to transfer transportation based on the affected section and the purchase management information, and for each of the target users, And a transfer right granting step of calculating and granting transfer ride right information.
[0033]
A ninth invention is an invention relating to a control method executed by the transfer server of the second invention.
[0034]
A tenth invention is a control method of a ticket gate device connected via a network to a transfer server and a terminal device carried by a user, the method for determining the validity of purchase information and transfer right information. A second holding step of holding ticket information, and an entry / exit determination step of determining whether entry / exit is possible based on the ticket information and the transfer right information read from the terminal device. This is a method of controlling a ticket gate device.
[0035]
A tenth invention is an invention relating to a control method executed by the ticket gate device of the third invention.
[0036]
An eleventh invention is a control method of a terminal device which is connected to a transfer server and a ticket gate device which performs a ticket gate process via a network and is carried by a user, wherein the third method holds purchase information and transfer right information. A method for controlling a terminal device, comprising: a holding step; and a providing step of performing wireless communication with the ticket gate device at the time of entry and exit to provide holding information.
[0037]
An eleventh invention is an invention relating to a control method executed by the terminal device of the fourth invention.
[0038]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a transfer system and the like according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that, in the following description and the accompanying drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.
[0039]
First, a schematic configuration of a transfer system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
[0040]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the transfer transportation system 100.
As shown in FIG. 1, the transfer transportation system 100 is configured by connecting a transfer transportation server 101, a plurality of ticket gates 103, a plurality of portable terminals 104, and the like via a network 102.
[0041]
The transfer server 101 performs a user registration process, a purchase process, a transfer process, and the like, as described later.
The transfer server 101 receives or receives accident information (information on occurrence of an accident, recovery from an accident, etc.) or the like from its own input unit, creates information on transfer, and acquires the ticket gate device 103 and the portable terminal 104 via the network 102. Send to Further, the transfer server 101 can communicate with the ticket gate device 103 and the portable terminal 104 by e-mail or the like.
It should be noted that the transfer server 101 may be constituted by a plurality of computers that are distributed.
[0042]
A user of a transportation facility such as a train (hereinafter, referred to as a “user”) passes through the ticket gate device 103 when entering, exiting, transferring, or the like to a station or the like.
The ticket gate device 103 is provided at a station ticket gate, a transfer gate, or the like of a transportation facility such as a train, and performs a ticket gate process. The ticket gate 103 has an opening / closing door (door) capable of closing an entrance passage / exit passage.
[0043]
The ticket gate device 103 performs wireless communication with the mobile terminal 104 of the user who enters and exits, and purchase information (corresponding to a commuter pass, a ticket, a ticket, etc.), transfer right information (for a transfer ticket, etc.) from the mobile terminal 104. , Etc.) is read, and the doors (doors) are opened and closed after judging the validity of these.
[0044]
In addition, when the user enters and exits, the ticket gate device 103 transmits an entry record (entrance station, entry date and time, etc.) and an entry record (entry station, entry record, etc.) to the transfer server 101 and the user's mobile terminal 104. Or
[0045]
The mobile terminal 104 is a terminal device carried by the user, and is a personal digital assistant (PDA), a mobile phone, or the like.
The portable terminal 104 holds purchase information corresponding to a ticket (ticket, commuter pass, etc.), transfer right information corresponding to a transfer ticket, and the like. 103, the purchase information, transfer right information, and the like are transmitted by wireless communication.
[0046]
In addition, the portable terminal 104 receives transfer right information from the transfer server 101 via the network 102 or the ticket gate 103, holds the transfer right information and the like in its own storage unit, and displays the contents thereof on the display unit. Can also be displayed.
[0047]
The network 102 is a network such as the Internet or a LAN (local area network), and may be wired or wireless. Also, in order to ensure safe and smooth communication, a dedicated line, an OBN (Open Business Network), an Internet VPN (Virtual Private Network), or the like may be used as the network 102 instead of a network available to the public such as the Internet. It may be.
[0048]
Note that a center server (not shown) provided in the train central management center may be connected to the transfer server 101 or the network 102.
The center server receives and holds operation information, accident information, and the like from each train (not shown) or each signal facility (not shown), and receives operation status, accident information, and the like from its own input unit. The center server also distributes operation information, accident information, and the like to the transfer server 101 and the like.
[0049]
Next, the hardware configuration of the transfer server 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram of the transfer server 101.
[0050]
As shown in FIG. 2, in the transfer server 101, a control unit 201, a storage unit 202, an input unit 203, a display unit 204, an input / output unit 205, a communication unit 206, and the like are connected to each other via a bus 207.
[0051]
The control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like.
[0052]
The CPU calls a program stored in a storage unit, a ROM, a recording medium, or the like into a work memory area on the RAM and executes the program, performs arithmetic processing, operation control, and the like, and performs various functions described later (see FIGS. 19 to 24 and the like). ).
The ROM is a non-volatile memory, which permanently stores programs, data, and the like, and the RAM is a volatile memory, which temporarily stores programs, data, and the like.
[0053]
The storage unit 202 is a device that stores data, and includes a hard disk, a memory, and the like. The storage unit stores programs executed by the CPU, data necessary for executing the programs, an OS (Operating System), and the like.
[0054]
The input unit 203 performs input of data and includes, for example, an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a numeric keypad, and a pointing device.
An operation instruction, an operation instruction, data input, maintenance and the like can be performed on the transfer server 101 via the input unit 203.
[0055]
The display unit 204 includes a display device such as a CRT monitor and a liquid crystal panel, and a logic circuit (video adapter or the like) for realizing a video function of a computer in cooperation with the display device.
[0056]
The input / output unit 205 performs data input / output, and includes, for example, a floppy disk drive, a PD drive, a CD drive (-ROM, -R, -RW, etc.), a DVD drive (-ROM, -R, -RW, etc.), It has a media input / output device such as an MO drive.
[0057]
The communication unit 206 is a communication interface that mediates communication between the transfer server 101 and the network 102, and includes a communication control device, a communication port, and the like.
The bus 207 is a system bus, and is a path that mediates transmission and reception of control signals, data signals, and the like between the devices.
[0058]
Further, an output unit (not shown) having a printer device or the like may be provided and used for maintenance and the like of the transfer server 101.
[0059]
Note that a server computer or the like having a similar configuration can be used for the transfer server 101.
Further, a computer or the like having a similar configuration can be used for the ticket gate device 103.
Further, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a mobile phone, or the like having a similar configuration can be used for the mobile terminal 104 of the user.
Further, a server computer or the like having a similar configuration can be used for a center server provided in the train central management center.
[0060]
Next, the hardware configuration of the ticket gate 103 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a hardware configuration diagram of the ticket gate 103.
[0061]
As shown in FIG. 3, in the ticket gate 103, a control unit 301, a storage unit 302, a communication unit 306, a wireless communication unit 308, a passage opening / closing unit 309, and the like are connected to each other via a bus 307.
[0062]
The control unit 301, the storage unit 302, the communication unit 306, and the bus 307 are the same as the control unit 201, the storage unit 202, the communication unit 206, and the bus 207 in FIG.
[0063]
The wireless communication unit 308 is a communication interface that mediates wireless communication between the ticket gate 103 and the portable terminal 104, and includes a wireless communication control device, an antenna (antenna), an amplifier (not shown), and a modulator (not shown). ), A demodulator (not shown), an A / D converter (not shown), a D / A converter (not shown), and the like.
[0064]
During wireless transmission, the wireless communication unit 308 converts transmission data into an analog signal using a D / A converter, a modulator, and an amplifier, modulates and amplifies the analog signal, and then transmits radio waves from the antenna. The transmitted radio wave is received by the portable terminal 104.
The radio communication unit 308 receives radio waves transmitted from the mobile terminal 104 via an antenna during radio reception, amplifies a received signal by an amplifier, a demodulator, and an A / D converter, demodulates the signal, and converts the signal into digital data. To the control unit 301.
[0065]
The passage opening / closing unit 309 has a door, a door, and the like that opens or closes the ticket gate passage. The passage opening / closing unit 309 opens and closes a door, a door, and the like, and opens or closes a ticket gate passage in accordance with an instruction from the control unit 301.
[0066]
Note that the ticket gate device 103 stores, in the storage unit 302, ticket gate information (a station provided with a ticket gate device, a station provided with a ticket gate device, etc.) for determining whether purchase information or transfer right information is valid (route determination, validity period determination, and the like). Current date and time).
[0067]
Next, a hardware configuration of the portable terminal 104 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a hardware configuration diagram of the portable terminal 104.
[0068]
As shown in FIG. 4, in the mobile terminal 104, a control unit 401, a storage unit 402, an input unit 403, a display unit 404, a wireless communication unit 408, and the like are connected to each other via a bus 407.
[0069]
The control unit 401, the storage unit 402, the input unit 403, the display unit 404, and the bus 407 are the same as the control unit 201, the storage unit 202, the input unit 203, the display unit 204, and the bus 207 in FIG.
The wireless communication unit 408 is similar to the wireless communication unit 308 in FIG. 3, but may be configured to be capable of communicating with the outside via the network 102.
[0070]
Note that an input button or the like can be used as the input unit 403.
In the case where a liquid crystal display panel is used for the display portion 404, a power supply circuit having a booster circuit, a liquid crystal driver circuit, a RAM cell, and the like may be incorporated.
[0071]
Next, information stored in the storage unit 202 of the transfer server 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 7 to 14.
[0072]
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating information stored in the storage unit 202.
As shown in FIG. 5, the storage unit 202 includes user management information 501, purchase management information 502, entrance / exit management information 503, transfer right management information 504, accident information 505, station line information 506, timetable 507, and fare. A table 508, an OS 511, a program 512, and the like are stored.
[0073]
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating one mode of the user management information 501.
The user management information 501 indicates information on a user who uses the transfer transportation system 100.
Note that the user management information 501 can have various configurations.
[0074]
The user management information 501 illustrated in FIG. 7 includes fields such as a user ID 701, a password 702, a name 703, a mail address 704, a telephone number 705, a desired time zone 706, and the like.
[0075]
The user ID 701 is a code string including numbers, characters, symbols, and the like for specifying the user, and is, for example, “U01”.
The password 702 is a code string including characters, numbers, symbols, and the like used for user authentication, and is, for example, “P01”.
[0076]
The name 703 is the name of the user, for example, “Ichiro Suzuki”.
The mail address 704 is the mail address of the user's mobile terminal 104, and is, for example, “suzuki@xxx.com”.
The telephone number 705 is the telephone number of the user, for example, “090-1111-1111”.
[0077]
The desired time zone 706 is a time zone in which the user wants to send an e-mail or make a telephone call, and is, for example, “7:00 to 23:00”. Incidentally, not only the time zone but also the day of the week, date, etc. may be held.
[0078]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing one mode of the purchase management information 502.
The purchase management information 502 indicates information on purchase information (corresponding to a ticket, a commuter pass, etc.) given to the user.
Note that the purchase management information 502 can have various configurations.
[0079]
The purchase management information 502 includes fields such as a user ID 801, a start point 802, an end point 803, a via 804, a validity period 805, a number of times 806, and the like.
[0080]
The user ID 801 is the same as the user ID 701 of the user management information 501, whereby the user management information 501 and the purchase management information 502 are related.
[0081]
The start point 802 is a start point of an effective section in the transportation route, and indicates a boardable station or the like. The starting point 802 is, for example, “A1 station”. Note that the starting point 802 may hold a plurality of stations and the like.
The end point 803 is the end point of the effective section in the transportation route, and indicates a station that can be got off. The end point 803 is, for example, “A4 station”. Note that the end point 803 may hold a plurality of stations and the like.
The route 804 indicates a route through an effective section of the transport route, and indicates a route-enabled station or the like. The via 804 is, for example, “A2 station”. It should be noted that a plurality of stations and the like may be held in the route 804.
[0082]
The validity period 805 indicates the validity period of the purchase information. For example, “January 1, 2003 to April 4, 2003” (corresponding to a commuter pass), “January 26, 2003” (corresponding to a ticket, etc.) ).
The number of times 806 indicates the number of times the purchase information can be used, and is, for example, “unlimited” (corresponding to a commuter pass or the like) or “one time” (corresponding to a ticket).
[0083]
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing one embodiment of the entry / exit management information 503.
The entry / exit management information 503 indicates information on entry / exit from the ticket gate 103 (entry record, entry record, etc.).
The entry / exit management information 503 can have various configurations.
[0084]
The entry / exit management information 503 has fields such as a user ID 901, an entry station 902, an entry date / time 903, an entry station 904, an entry date / time 905, and the like.
[0085]
The user ID 901 is the same as the user ID 701 of the user management information 501, and thereby the user management information 501 and the entry / exit management information 503 are related.
[0086]
The entrance station 902 indicates the station where the user actually entered from the ticket gate 103, and is, for example, "C0 station".
The entry date and time 903 indicates the date and time when the user actually entered the ticket gate device 103, and is, for example, “7:20 on January 26, 2003”.
[0087]
The participating station 904 indicates a station where the user has actually participated from the ticket gate 103, and is, for example, “A2 station”.
The entry date and time 905 indicates the date and time when the user actually entered the ticket gate device 103, and is, for example, “7:40 on January 26, 2003”.
[0088]
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the transfer right management information 504.
The transfer boarding right management information 504 indicates information relating to transfer boarding right information (equivalent to a transfer boarding ticket or the like) given to the user.
Note that the transfer boarding right management information 504 can have various configurations.
[0089]
The transfer boarding right management information 504 includes fields such as a user ID 1001, a transfer start point 1002, a transfer end point 1003, a via 1004, a validity period 1005, and the number of times 1006.
[0090]
The user ID 1001 is the same as the user ID 701 of the user management information 501, and the user management information 501 and the transfer right management information 504 are related to each other.
[0091]
The transfer start point 1002 is a start point of an effective section in the transfer route (transfer section, transfer route), and indicates a boardable station or the like. The transfer start point 1002 is, for example, “B2 station”. Note that a plurality of stations and the like may be held at the transfer start point 1002.
[0092]
The transfer end point 1003 is the end point of the effective section in the transfer route (transfer section, transfer route), and indicates a station that can be got off. The transfer end point 1003 is, for example, “B4 station”. Note that a plurality of stations and the like may be held at the transfer end point 1003.
[0093]
The route 1004 indicates a route of a valid section in the transfer route (transfer section, transfer route), and indicates a transitable station or the like. The via 1004 is, for example, “A2 station”. Note that a plurality of stations and the like may be held in the route 1004.
[0094]
The validity period 1005 indicates the validity period of the transfer right information, and is, for example, “7:35 on January 26, 2003 to 8:30 on January 26, 2003”.
The number of times 1006 indicates the number of times the transfer right information can be used, and is, for example, “one time”.
[0095]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing one mode of the accident information 505.
The accident information 505 is information on occurrence of an accident, recovery from an accident, and the like.
Incidentally, the accident information 505 can have various configurations.
[0096]
The accident information 505 illustrated in FIG. 11 includes fields such as an accident ID 1101, an occurrence date and time 1102, an occurrence location 1103, a cause 1104, an affected route / section 1105, a restoration date and time 1106, a message 1107, and the like.
[0097]
The accident ID 1101 is a code string including numbers, characters, symbols, and the like specifying the accident, and is, for example, “G01”.
The date and time of occurrence 1102 is the date and time when the accident occurred, for example, “January 26 7:35”.
The occurrence location 1103 is a location where an accident has occurred, for example, “A2 Station”.
The cause 1104 indicates the cause of the accident, and is, for example, “personal injury”.
[0098]
The affected line / influenced section 1105 indicates an affected line, an affected section, and the like due to the accident, and is, for example, “route A (A2 station to A4 station), route C (all lines)”.
The restoration date and time 1106 is the date and time when the accident was restored, and is, for example, “January 26 8:30”.
The message 1107 indicates detailed information on occurrence of an accident and recovery from the accident, for example, "Recovery completed."
[0099]
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing one mode of the station route information 506.
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing one mode of a station route map.
[0100]
The station line information 506 is information indicating a layout, a positional relationship, and the like of a train line, a station, a transfer station, a boarding line, a boarding station, and the like.
Note that the station route information 506 can have various configurations.
[0101]
The station route information 506 illustrated in FIG. 12 includes fields such as a station ID 1201, a station name 1202, a route 1203, a boarding 1204, and a nearest station 1205, and includes information (station 2501, route 2502) related to the station route map illustrated in FIG. , Entry station 2503, entry route, etc.) in a table format.
[0102]
The station ID 1201 is a code string including numbers, characters, symbols, and the like for specifying the station, and is, for example, “A01”.
The station name 1202 indicates the name of the station and the like, for example, “A1 station”.
The route 1203 indicates the name of the route and the like, and is, for example, “A route”.
The entry 1204 indicates a route on which the passengers enter each other, and is, for example, a “C route”.
The nearest station 1205 indicates a transfer station, an adjacent station, and the like, and for example, “B2 station” is shown as a transfer station of “A2 station” or an adjacent station.
Note that numerical position information indicating a position on the map may be stored together.
[0103]
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating one mode of the timetable 507.
The timetable 507 is a train timetable for each line, each station, each area, each operation day (weekday, holiday, etc.), each train, and the like. In addition, regarding the departure / arrival number line and the transfer station, the transfer time and the transfer number line may be held together.
Note that the timetable 507 can have various configurations.
[0104]
The timetable 507 shown in FIG. 13 has fields such as a station ID 1301, a departure time (up) 1302, and a departure time (down) 1303.
[0105]
The station ID 1301 is the same as the station ID 1201 of the station line information 506, and thereby the station line information 506 and the timetable 507 are related.
The departure time (upbound) 1302 indicates the departure time in the upward direction.
The departure time (downhill) 1303 indicates the departure time of the downbound area.
[0106]
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing one mode of the fee table 508.
The fee table 508 is information indicating various fees (fare, special fee, etc.) between the stations. The transfer server 101 can calculate information on the settlement of charges between routes of other companies based on this charge table when performing transfer transfer.
The charge table 508 can have various configurations.
[0107]
The fee table 508 illustrated in FIG. 14 has fields such as a station ID 1401 and a fee 1402.
[0108]
The station ID 1401 is the same as the station ID 1201 of the station line information 506, so that the station line information 506 and the fare table 508 are related.
The fee 1402 indicates a fee between stations, and is, for example, “100 yen (A01 station → A02 station), 150 yen (A01 station → A03 station).
[0109]
Next, information stored in the storage unit 402 of the mobile terminal 104 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 15 to 18.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating information stored in the storage unit 402.
6, the storage unit 402 stores user information 601, purchase information 602, entry / exit information 603, transfer right information 604, OS 611, programs 612, and the like.
[0110]
The user information 601, the purchase information 602, the entry and exit information 603, and the transfer right information 604 are information individually stored in the storage unit 402 of the portable terminal 104 of each user.
As described above, the transfer server 101 collectively manages the user information 601, the purchase information 602, the entry and exit information 603, and the transfer right information 604 on the server side as well, and respectively manages the user management information 501 and the purchase management information 502. , The entry / exit management information 503 and the transfer boarding right management information 504 are stored in the storage unit 202.
[0111]
The mobile terminal 104 can display the user information 601, purchase information 602, entry / exit information 603, transfer right information 604, and the like held in the storage unit 402 on the display unit 404. Can be confirmed.
[0112]
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating one mode of the user information 601.
The user information 601 indicates information on a user who uses the transfer transportation system 100. When accessing the transfer server 101, the portable terminal 104 transmits user information and requests authentication.
Note that the user information 601 can have various configurations.
[0113]
The user information 601 illustrated in FIG. 15 includes fields such as a user ID 1501, a password 1502, a name 1503, a mail address 1504, and a telephone number 1505.
[0114]
Note that the user ID 1501, password 1502, name 1503, mail address 1504, and telephone number 1505 in FIG. 15 are the same as the user ID 701, password 702, name 703, mail address 704, and telephone number 705 in FIG.
[0115]
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing one mode of the purchase information 602.
The purchase information 602 indicates information on purchase information (corresponding to a ticket, a commuter pass, etc.) provided from the transfer server 101 or the like.
Note that the purchase management information 602 can have various configurations.
[0116]
The purchase information 602 has fields such as a user ID 1601, a start point 1602, an end point 1603, a route 1604, a validity period 1605, and a number of times 1606.
[0117]
The user ID 1601, start point 1602, end point 1603, via 1604, valid period 1605, and number of times 1606 in FIG. 16 are the same as the user ID 801, start point 802, end point 803, via 804, valid period 805, and number of times 806 in FIG. It is.
[0118]
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating one embodiment of the entry / exit information 603.
The entry / exit information 603 indicates information on entry / exit from the ticket gate apparatus 103 (entry record, entry record, etc.).
Note that the entry / exit information 603 can have various configurations.
[0119]
The entry / exit information 603 includes fields such as a user ID 1701, an entry station 1702, an entry date / time 1703, an entry station 1704, an entry date / time 1705, and the like.
[0120]
Note that the user ID 1701, the entry station 1702, the entry date and time 1703, the entry station 1704, and the entry date and time 1705 in FIG. It is.
[0121]
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the transfer ride right information 604.
The transfer boarding right information 604 indicates information on transfer boarding right information (equivalent to a transfer boarding ticket, etc.) provided by the transfer server 101.
Note that the transfer boarding right information 604 can have various configurations.
[0122]
The transfer boarding right information 604 includes fields such as a user ID 1801, a transfer start point 1802, a transfer end point 1803, a via 1804, a valid period 1805, and a number of times 1806.
[0123]
Note that the user ID 1801, transfer start point 1802, transfer end point 1803, transfer 1804, valid period 1805, and number of times 1806 in FIG. 18 are the user ID 1001, transfer start point 1002, transfer end point 1003, transfer 1004, valid period 1005, and number of times 1006 in FIG. Is similar to
[0124]
Next, operations of the transfer server 101 and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the user registration process will be described with reference to FIG.
[0125]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing operations of the transfer server 101 and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the user registration process.
[0126]
The control unit 401 of the portable terminal 104 (user) transmits a name, an e-mail address, a telephone number, a desired time zone, and the like to the transfer server 101 to request user registration (step 1901).
[0127]
The control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 issues a user ID and a password, creates user management information 501 on the user and stores it in the storage unit 202 (Step 1902), and transmits the user ID and the password to the mobile terminal 104. (Step 1903).
[0128]
The control unit 401 of the mobile terminal 104 stores the user ID and the password in the user information 601 of the storage unit 402 (Step 1904).
[0129]
The above-described user registration process can be performed using a user registration screen (not shown) provided from the transfer server 101 to the portable terminal 104.
[0130]
The request for user registration to the transfer server 101 in step 1901 may be made from the portable terminal 104 (user) via the network 102 as described above, or from the input unit 203 of the transfer server 101. You may input a name, an e-mail address, a telephone number, a desired time zone, and the like.
[0131]
Next, operations of the transfer server 101 and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the purchase process will be described with reference to FIG.
[0132]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the operations of the transfer server 101 and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the purchase process.
[0133]
The control unit 401 of the portable terminal 104 (user) transmits the user ID, the start point, the end point, the route, the validity period, the number of times, and the like to the transfer server 101, and requests the transfer (addition of purchase information) ( Step 2001). The control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 creates the purchase management information 502 for the user, stores it in the storage unit 202 (Step 2002), and transmits the purchase information to the portable terminal 104 (Step 2003).
[0134]
The control unit 401 of the mobile terminal 104 stores the transmitted purchase information in the storage unit 402 as purchase information 602 (Step 2004).
[0135]
The above-described purchase process can be performed using a purchase screen (not shown) provided from the transfer server 101 to the portable terminal 104.
[0136]
In addition, the purchase request to the transfer server 101 in step 2001 may be made from the portable terminal 104 (user) via the network 102 as described above, or the user may input the request from the input unit 203 of the transfer server 101. An ID, a start point, an end point, a route, a valid period, a number of times, and the like may be input.
[0137]
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a commuter pass purchase form 2600.
The commuter pass purchase form 2600 shown in FIG. 26 is provided with columns for entering the name, telephone number, gender, age, start point, end point, via, division, work / school name, mail service, password, desired time, and the like. ing.
[0138]
In step 2001, when the user makes a request for purchasing information using the commuter pass purchase form 2600, the administrator of the transfer server 101 inputs the items described on the commuter pass form 2600 to the transfer server 101 from the input unit 203. I do. The transfer server 101 updates the purchase management information 502 based on the input information, stores the updated information in the storage unit 202, and transmits the purchase information to the portable terminal 104 of the user. The transfer server 101 may be configured to electronically process the result of reading the commuter pass purchase paper 2600 with a scanner or the like (not shown) and update the purchase management information 502.
[0139]
Further, the transfer server 101 provides a commuter pass purchase screen including items of the commuter pass purchase form 2600 to the user's portable terminal 104 via the network 102. The contents input to each item may be transmitted to the transfer server 101.
[0140]
Next, the operations of the transfer server 101, the ticket gate device 103, and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the normal ticket gate processing (entrance / entry processing) will be described with reference to FIG.
[0141]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the operations of the transfer server 101, the ticket gate device 103, and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the ticket inspection process (entrance / entry processing) in normal times.
[0142]
When the user enters or exits from the ticket gate 103, the control unit 401 of the terminal 104 (user) sends the purchase information 602 in the storage unit 402 from the wireless communication unit 408 to the ticket gate 103 to enter or exit. Is requested (step 2101).
[0143]
The control unit 301 of the ticket gate device 103 decodes and reads the contents of the purchase information 602 received from the wireless communication unit 308 (step 2102), and stores ticket gate information (station where the ticket gate device is provided, current date and time, etc.) stored in the storage unit 302. ), It is determined whether the purchase information 602 is valid (path determination, validity period determination, etc.) (step 2103).
[0144]
If the control unit 301 of the ticket gate apparatus 103 determines that the purchase information 602 sent from the portable terminal 104 is valid (YES in step 2103), the control unit 301 opens the door to the passage opening / closing unit 309 ( OPEN), and the passage opening / closing unit 309 opens the door (step 2104).
[0145]
The control unit 301 of the ticket gate 103 transmits an entry record (user ID, entry station, entry date / time, etc.) or entry record (user ID, entry station, entry date / time, etc.) to the transfer server 101 and the portable terminal 104. (Step 2105).
[0146]
The control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 updates the purchase management information 502 and the entry / exit management information 503 in the storage unit 202 based on the entry record or the entry record (step 2106).
The control unit 401 of the portable terminal 104 updates the purchase information 602 and the entry / exit information 603 of the storage unit 402 based on the entry record or the entry record (step 2107).
[0147]
The update processing of the purchase management information 502 and the purchase information 602 in the steps 2106 and 2107 is performed, for example, when the purchase information is equivalent to a ticket, and reduces the number of usable times or deletes the purchase information. Or
[0148]
When determining that the purchase information 602 sent from the portable terminal 104 is not valid (NO in step 2103), the control unit 301 of the ticket gate apparatus 103 closes the door with respect to the passage opening / closing unit 309 (CLOSE). ), And the passage opening / closing section 309 closes the door (step 2108).
[0149]
Next, the operations of the transfer server 101, the ticket gate 103, and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the entry / exit processing according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
[0150]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the operations of the transfer server 101 and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the transfer process.
[0151]
The control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 receives the information on the start of the transfer from the input unit 203 (step 2201), and refers to the station route information 506, the timetable 507, and the like of the storage unit 202 to determine the affected route and the influence. The section and the like are calculated, the accident information 505 is created and stored in the storage unit 202 (step 2202). Although details will be described later, the information on the start of the transfer transportation includes information on the accident.
[0152]
The control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 refers to the accident information 505, the user management information 501, the purchase management information 502, the station route information 506, the timetable 507, and the like in the storage unit 202, and calculates the affected route and the affected section. A related user (user ID) is extracted (step 2203).
[0153]
The control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 refers to the entry / exit management information 503 of the storage unit 202 and, if the extracted user is entering (YES in step 2204), informs the user that the transfer is possible. The information is transmitted to the terminal 104 by e-mail or the like (step 2205), and when the user has participated from any station (YES in step 2206), the calculated affected line, affected section, purchase management information 502, station line information 506, The transfer route is calculated with reference to the timetable 507 and the like (step 2207).
[0154]
In addition, regarding the determination of whether or not entry is being made in step 2204, there is a record of the entry station 902 and the entry date and time 903 in the entry and exit management information 503, and there is no record of the entry station 904 and the entry date and time 905, that is, the entry record. If there is no entry record, it is determined that entry is being made.
In calculating the transfer route in step 2207, the transfer start point is calculated based on the participating station in step 2206.
[0155]
If the user does not participate even after a predetermined time has elapsed (NO in step 2206), the control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 determines that transfer transfer is not required, and ends the transfer processing for the user. I do.
[0156]
The control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 refers to the entry / exit management information 503 and the user management information 501 of the storage unit 202 and determines that the extracted user is not in the admission but is in the desired time zone of the user (step 2204). (NO in step 2213), the transfer route is calculated with reference to the calculated affected route, affected section, purchase management information 502, station route information 506, timetable 507, and the like (step 2214).
In calculating the transfer route in step 2214, the transfer start point is calculated based on the start point station in the purchase management information.
[0157]
If the time is not the desired time zone of the user (NO in step 2213), the control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 determines that notification is not required, and ends the transfer processing for the user.
[0158]
The control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 updates the transfer right management information 504 in the storage unit 202 based on the calculated transfer route (step 2208), and transmits the transfer right information to the portable terminal 104 for each user. At the same time, the user is notified of the transfer, the transfer route, and the like by electronic mail or the like (step 2209).
The control unit 401 of the portable terminal 104 (user) holds the transfer ride right information 604 in the storage unit 402 and displays on the display unit 404 that transfer transportation has been performed, a transfer route, and the like.
[0159]
The transfer transportation server 101, the ticket gate device 103, and the portable terminal 104 hold the transfer right management information 504, ticket information (station at which the ticket gate is provided, current date and time, etc.), transfer right information stored in their respective storage units. Based on 604 or the like, a ticket inspection process (entrance / entry) during transfer transfer is performed (step 2210, FIGS. 23 and 24).
[0160]
The control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 updates the accident information 505 in the storage unit 202 when the information about the end of the transfer is input from the input unit 203 (step 2211), and notifies the transfer right to the end of the transfer. The e-mail or the like is transmitted to the portable terminal 104 of the assigned user (step 2212).
[0161]
In step 2212, the control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 instructs the mobile terminal 104 to delete or invalidate the transfer right information, and the control unit 401 of the mobile terminal 104 stores the storage unit. The transfer ride right information 604 in 402 may be deleted or invalidated (such as setting a valid period).
[0162]
FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a transfer start form (screen 2700) displayed on the display unit 204 of the transfer server 101.
In step 2201, the administrator inputs the date and time of occurrence of the accident, the location of the accident, the cause of the accident, the message, and the like on the screen 2700 via the input unit 203, presses the “register” button, and transfers the transfer to the transfer server 101. Instruct transportation processing.
The accident ID may be automatically assigned by the control unit 201 of the transfer server 101.
[0163]
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing one mode of the transfer completion form (screen 2800) displayed on the display unit 204 of the transfer server 101.
In step 2211, the administrator inputs a recovery date and time, a message, and the like on the screen 2800 via the input unit 203, presses a “register” button, and instructs the transfer server 101 to complete transfer transfer ending processing.
[0164]
FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a message 2900 displayed on the display unit 404 of the mobile terminal 104.
In step 2205, the control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 transmits the message 2900 based on the accident information 505 and the like in the storage unit 202 (for example, stating that it is possible to make a transfer by entering, and saying, "Effect of a personal injury occurred at station A2. The A and C routes are now suspended and transfer is being carried out.If you are using the transfer right, you will be notified of alternative route information by e-mail after leaving the station ticket gate. Is created and transmitted to the mobile terminal 104 by e-mail or the like.
[0165]
FIGS. 30 and 31 are diagrams showing one mode of the messages 3000 and 3100 displayed on the display unit 404 of the portable terminal 104 in step 2209.
[0166]
The message 3000 shown in FIG. 30 indicates that the user who has been entering enters from any of the stations (YES in step 2204, YES in step 2206) from the communication unit 206 of the transfer server 101 to the portable terminal 104 of the user. This message is sent to In this case, since the transfer transfer has already been notified (step 2205), the message 3000 mainly indicates the transfer route guidance.
[0167]
The message 3100 shown in FIG. 31 is transmitted from the communication unit 206 of the transfer server 101 to the portable terminal 104 of the user when the user is not entering and is in the desired time zone (NO in step 2204, YES in step 2213). Message. In this case, the fact that transfer transportation is to be performed and guidance of the transfer transportation section are mainly shown.
[0168]
In step 2209, the control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 transfers the transfer route right information together with a message for notifying the transfer route (for example, the message 3000 shown in FIG. 30 "The transferable section is B2-B4. Thank you for your patience. ", Message 3100 shown in Fig. 31" Route A and C are currently suspended due to the injury caused by the accident at A2 station, and we are carrying out transfer transportation. The possible section is B2-B4. Thank you for your inconvenience.)) And send them to the mobile terminal 104 by e-mail or the like.
[0169]
FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of a message 3200 displayed on the display unit 404 of the mobile terminal 104 in step 2212.
In step 2212, the control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 sends a message notifying the end of the transfer (for example, message 3200 "Transfer of the A and C routes has ended at 8:30. Thank you for your cooperation. Is created and transmitted from the communication unit 206 to the portable terminal 104 via the network 102 by e-mail or the like.
[0170]
Through the above process, the transfer server 101 calculates the affected route and the affected section at the time of the transfer, and transfers the transfer to the portable terminal 104 of the user to be transferred, which corresponds to the transfer ticket. The transfer right information is transmitted, and the control unit 401 of the portable terminal 104 stores the transfer right information 604 in the storage unit 402.
[0171]
In this manner, the transfer server 101 extracts the user to be transferred, and transmits the transfer right information to the portable terminal 104 of the user, so that the user obtains the transfer ticket during the transfer. Therefore, there is no need to operate the ticket processing device or wait in line in front of the device, thereby eliminating the labor burden and time burden on the user side.
Further, the station attendant does not need to individually check a commuter pass, a train ticket, and the like in order to determine whether or not the user is a transfer transport target user, so that the labor burden on the station attendant is significantly reduced.
[0172]
In addition, the transfer server 101 notifies the portable terminal 104 of the user to be transferred by e-mail or the like that the transfer is to be performed, the transfer route, the end of the transfer, and the like. Whether or not it is available, which route to use, and the like can be grasped accurately and quickly.
[0173]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, operations of the transfer server 101, the ticket gate 103 (station), and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the ticket transfer process (entrance process) during transfer transfer (FIG. 22: step 2210). explain.
[0174]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the operations of the transfer server 101, the ticket gate 103 (station), and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the ticket transfer process (entrance process) during transfer transfer.
[0175]
As described above with reference to FIG. 21, the ticket gate 103 reads the purchase information 602 from the mobile terminal 104 of the user who enters or exits, and opens the door if the purchase information is valid.
[0176]
Further, even when the purchase information is not valid, if transfer transfer is performed, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, the ticket gate device 103 performs the transfer based on transfer right information and the like. Perform a ticket inspection process.
If the purchase information is not valid, a ticket examination process based on the transfer right information may be uniformly attempted.
[0177]
In addition, the control unit 301 of the ticket gate apparatus 103 may determine whether transfer transfer is performed by receiving a transfer start notification, a transfer end notification, or the like from the transfer server 101 via the network 102. In this case, the ticket gate process (FIGS. 23 and 24) based on the transfer right information of the portable terminal 104 can be performed only during transfer transfer.
[0178]
When the user enters from the ticket gate 103, the control unit 301 of the ticket gate 103 requests the portable terminal 104 of the user to transmit the transfer right information 604, and the wireless communication unit 308 transmits the transfer right information. Attempt to receive 604 (step 2301). Further, the transfer ride information 604 may be transmitted first from the wireless communication unit 308 without waiting for the transmission request.
[0179]
When the transfer right information 604 is received (YES in step 2302), the control unit 301 of the ticket inspection apparatus 103 decodes and reads the contents of the transfer right information 604 received from the wireless communication unit 308, and stores it in the storage unit 302. It is determined whether or not the transfer right information 604 is valid (route determination, validity period determination, etc.) with reference to the ticket inspection information (station at which the ticket inspection apparatus is provided, current date and time, etc.) (step 2303). ).
[0180]
When determining that the transfer right information 604 sent from the portable terminal 104 is valid (YES in step 2303), the control unit 301 of the ticket gate apparatus 103 opens the door with respect to the passage opening / closing unit 309. An instruction is given to open (OPEN), and the passage opening / closing section 309 opens the door (step 2304).
[0181]
The control unit 301 of the ticket gate apparatus 103 transmits an entry record (user ID, entry station, entry date and time, etc.) to the transfer server 101 and the portable terminal 104 (step 2305).
[0182]
The control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 updates the entry / exit management information 503 of the storage unit 202 based on the entry record transmitted from the ticket gate device 103 (Step 2306).
The control unit 401 of the mobile terminal 104 updates the entry / exit information 603 of the storage unit 402 based on the entry record transmitted from the ticket gate 103.
[0183]
When determining that the transfer right information 604 sent from the portable terminal 104 is not valid (NO in step 2303), the control unit 301 of the ticket gate 103 closes the door with respect to the passage opening / closing unit 309. (CLOSE), and the passage opening / closing unit 309 closes the door (step 2307).
[0184]
If the transfer right information 604 cannot be received (NO in step 2302), the control unit 301 of the ticket gate 103 checks the transfer server 101 to determine whether the transfer right has been granted to the user. Is requested (step 2308).
[0185]
The control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 refers to the transfer right management information 504 and the like in the storage unit 202 to check whether the transfer right has been granted to the user, and transmits the result to the ticket gate device 103. Is returned (step 2309).
If it is confirmed that the transfer right has been granted to the user, the control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 transmits the transfer right information for the user to the ticket gate device 103 together.
[0186]
When the transfer right information is received from the transfer server 101 (YES in step 2310), the control unit 301 of the ticket gate 103 transmits the ticket information (station at which the ticket gate is provided, current date and time, etc.) stored in the storage unit 302. With reference to the transfer right information, it is determined whether or not the transfer right information is valid (route determination, validity period determination, etc.) (step 2311).
[0187]
If the control unit 301 of the ticket gate apparatus 103 determines that the transfer right information transmitted from the transfer server 101 is valid (YES in step 2311), the control unit 301 opens the door with respect to the passage opening / closing unit 309. Instructing to open (OPEN), the passage opening / closing unit 309 opens the door (step 2312).
[0188]
The control unit 301 of the ticket gate device 103 transmits the entry record (user ID, entrance station, entrance date and time, etc.) to the transfer server 101 and the portable terminal 104, and transfers right from the transfer server 101. The information is transferred to the mobile terminal 104 of the entered user (step 2313).
[0189]
The control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 updates the entry / exit management information 503 of the storage unit 202 based on the entry record transmitted from the ticket gate device 103 (Step 2306).
The control unit 401 of the mobile terminal 104 updates the entry / exit information 603 of the storage unit 402 based on the entry record and the transfer right information transmitted from the ticket gate device 103, and stores the transfer right information 604 in the storage unit 402. Hold.
[0190]
When the transfer right information is not received from the transfer server 101, that is, when a confirmation result indicating that the transfer right is not given is transmitted (NO in step 2310), the control unit 301 of the ticket gate apparatus 103 receives the transfer right information. Alternatively, if it is determined that the transfer right information transmitted from the transfer server 101 is not valid (NO in step 2311), the instruction to instruct the passage opening / closing unit 309 to close the door (CLOSE). Then, the passage opening / closing unit 309 closes the door (Step 2314).
[0191]
Through the above process, the ticket gate apparatus 103 reads the transfer right information 604 from the mobile terminal 104 of the entering user, determines the validity of the transfer right information (path determination, period determination), and checks the passage door ( Door) is opened or closed.
When it is not possible to read the transfer right information 604 from the mobile terminal 104 of the entering user, the ticket gate device 103 requests the transfer transportation server 101 to confirm the transfer right information. The transfer right information transmitted from the server 101 is transferred to the portable terminal 104 of the user.
[0192]
As described above, the ticket gate device 103 determines the opening / closing of the passage door (door) based on the transfer right-of-way information 604 read from the user's portable terminal 104. , Transfer transfer, etc.). Therefore, the user is not confused by a plurality of types of ticket gates, and there is no need to perform a mode switching operation, so that the labor load on station staff can be reduced. In addition, the convenience of the user and the accuracy of the ticket checking operation are not impaired.
[0193]
Further, due to an unexpected situation (for example, when the radio wave condition is not good or when the power of the mobile terminal is turned off), the transfer transportation server 101 transfers the transfer right to the mobile terminal 104 of the user to whom the transfer right is granted. Even if the information has not arrived, the portable terminal 104 of the user to whom the transfer right has been granted can use the transfer transportation system 100, and upon entry, the transfer right is transferred via the ticket gate 103. Information can be obtained.
[0194]
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the operations of the transfer server 101, the ticket gate 103 (station), and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the ticket gate processing (entry processing) (FIG. 22: step 2210) during transfer transfer explain.
[0195]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the operations of the transfer server 101, the ticket gate 103 (station), and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the ticket transfer process (entrance process) during transfer transfer.
[0196]
When the user enters from the ticket gate 103, the control unit 301 of the ticket gate 103 requests the portable terminal 104 of the user to transmit the transfer right information 604, and the transfer right information is transmitted from the wireless communication unit 308. Attempt to receive 604 (step 2401). Further, the transfer ride information 604 may be transmitted first from the wireless communication unit 308 without waiting for the transmission request.
[0197]
When the transfer right information 604 is received (YES in step 2402), the control unit 301 of the ticket inspection apparatus 103 decodes and reads the contents of the transfer right information 604 received from the wireless communication unit 308, and stores it in the storage unit 302. It is determined whether or not the transfer right information 604 is valid (route determination, validity period determination, etc.) with reference to the ticket inspection information (station at which the ticket inspection apparatus is provided, current date and time, etc.) (step 2403). ).
[0198]
When determining that the transfer right information 604 sent from the portable terminal 104 is valid (YES in step 2403), the control unit 301 of the ticket gate apparatus 103 opens the door with respect to the passage opening / closing unit 309. Instructing to open (OPEN), the passage opening / closing unit 309 opens the door (step 2404).
[0199]
The control unit 301 of the ticket gate 103 transmits the entry record (user ID, entry station, entry date and time, etc.) to the transfer server 101 and the portable terminal 104 (step 2405).
[0200]
The control unit 201 of the transfer server 101 updates the entry / exit management information 503 of the storage unit 202 based on the entry record transmitted from the ticket gate device 103 (step 2406).
The control unit 401 of the mobile terminal 104 updates the entry information 603 in the storage unit 402 based on the entry record transmitted from the ticket gate.
[0201]
When determining that the transfer right information 604 sent from the portable terminal 104 is not valid (NO in step 2403), the control unit 301 of the ticket gate 103 closes the door with respect to the passage opening / closing unit 309. (CLOSE), and the passage opening / closing unit 309 closes the door (step 2407).
[0202]
Through the above processes, the ticket gate device 103 reads the transfer right information 604 from the mobile terminal 104 of the participating user, determines the validity of the transfer right information (path determination, period determination), and checks the passage door ( Door) is opened or closed.
[0203]
Note that, unlike the entrance processing in FIG. 23, when the control unit 301 of the ticket gate apparatus 103 cannot receive the transfer right information 604 (NO in step 2402), the control unit 301 sends the transfer transfer server 101 The user is not requested to confirm whether transfer right has been granted.
[0204]
Due to an unexpected situation (for example, when the radio wave condition is not good or the power of the portable terminal is turned off), the transfer right information is transferred from the transfer server 101 to the portable terminal 104 of the user who has been given the transfer right. Even if it has not arrived, the portable terminal 104 of the user who has been given the transfer right to transfer at the time of the entrance process of FIG. 23 acquires transfer right information via the ticket gate device 103 at the time of entry. (FIG. 23: Step 2313).
[0205]
Therefore, in the entry processing of FIG. 24, the control unit 301 of the ticket gate apparatus 103 newly assigns the transfer boarding right to the transfer transport server 101 even when the transfer boarding right information 604 cannot be received. There is no need to ask for confirmation.
[0206]
As described above in detail, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the transfer server extracts the user to be transferred, and transfers the transfer right corresponding to the transfer ticket to the mobile terminal of the user. Since the information is transmitted, the user does not need to operate the coping ticket processing device in order to obtain a transfer ticket at the time of transfer transfer, or to wait in line in front of the device, which is a labor burden on the user side. Thus, the time burden and the like can be eliminated.
[0207]
Further, the station attendant does not need to individually check a commuter pass, a train ticket, and the like in order to determine whether or not the user is a transfer transport target user, so that the labor burden on the station attendant is significantly reduced.
[0208]
In addition, the transfer server notifies the user of the transfer target user by e-mail or the like that the transfer has been performed, the transfer route, the end of the transfer, etc., so that the user can use the transfer in advance. It is possible to accurately and quickly grasp whether or not to use which route to use.
[0209]
In addition, the ticket gate determines whether the door of the passage is open or closed based on the transfer right information read from the user's mobile terminal. Etc.). Therefore, the user is not confused by a plurality of types of ticket gates, and there is no need to perform a mode switching operation, so that the labor load on station staff can be reduced. In addition, the convenience of the user and the accuracy of the ticket checking operation are not impaired.
[0210]
Also, when the transfer ticket information cannot be read from the mobile terminal of the entering user, the ticket gate device makes a confirmation request to the transfer transportation server, and for the user who has been granted the transfer ride right, the transfer ticket is sent from the transfer transportation server. The transfer right information is transferred to the user's mobile terminal.
[0211]
Therefore, due to an unexpected situation (for example, when the radio wave condition is not good or the portable terminal is turned off), the transfer right information is transferred from the transfer server to the portable terminal of the user to whom the transfer right is assigned. Even if it has not arrived, the portable terminal of the user to whom the transfer right has been granted can use the transfer system, and upon entry, obtains the transfer right information via the ticket gate device. can do.
[0212]
Further, the mobile terminal has been described as including a control unit, an input unit, a display unit, a storage unit, a wireless communication unit, and the like, but at least one of them may be independent of the mobile terminal. For example, the control unit, the storage unit, the wireless communication unit, and the like may be incorporated in an IC tag, an RFID (Radio Frequency ID) tag, or the like.
[0213]
The IC tag is composed of a metal wiring, an IC chip, or the like, and can write information on the IC chip or read information held by the IC chip by wireless communication using a reader / writer device.
[0214]
Further, in the above embodiment, a train (railway traffic) is taken as a transportation means, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention is also applicable to bus transport, air transport, ship transport, and the like.
[0215]
A program for performing the processing shown in FIGS. 19 to 24 and the like may be stored in a recording medium such as a CD-ROM and distributed, or the program may be transmitted and received via a communication line.
[0216]
As described above, the preferred embodiments of the transfer system and the like according to the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to such examples. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea disclosed in the present application, and these naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention. I understand.
[0219]
【The invention's effect】
As described in detail above, according to the present invention, at the time of transfer transportation, it is possible to reduce congestion, reduce the burden on station staff, and provide a transfer transportation system and the like that can provide useful information to users. Can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a transfer transportation system 100;
FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram of a transfer server 101.
FIG. 3 is a hardware configuration diagram of the ticket gate apparatus 103.
FIG. 4 is a hardware configuration diagram of the portable terminal 104;
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing information stored in a storage unit 202 of the transfer server 101.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing information stored in a storage unit 402 of the mobile terminal 104.
FIG. 7 is a view showing one mode of user management information 501;
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing one mode of purchase management information 502;
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing one embodiment of entry / exit management information 503;
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of transfer right management information 504;
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing one mode of accident information 505;
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing one mode of station line information 506.
FIG. 13 illustrates one embodiment of a timetable 507.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing one mode of a charge table 508;
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing one mode of user information 601.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing one mode of purchase information 602.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing one embodiment of entry / exit information 603;
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of transfer right information.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing operations of the transfer server 101 and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the user registration process.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing operations of the transfer server 101 and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the purchase processing.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the operations of the transfer server 101, the ticket gate device 103, and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the ticket inspection process (entrance / entry processing) during normal times.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the operations of the transfer server 101 and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the transfer process.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the operations of the transfer server 101, the ticket gate 103 (station), and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the ticket transfer process (entrance process) during transfer transfer.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the operations of the transfer server 101, the ticket gate 103 (station), and the portable terminal 104 (user) in the ticket transfer process (entry processing) during transfer transfer.
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing one embodiment of a station route map;
FIG. 26 shows a commuter pass purchase form 2600.
FIG. 27 is a view showing a transfer start form (screen 2700) displayed on the display unit 204 of the transfer server 101.
FIG. 28 is a view showing an example of a transfer transportation completion form (screen 2800) displayed on the display unit 204 of the transfer transportation server 101.
FIG. 29 illustrates an example of a message 2900 displayed on the display unit 404 of the mobile terminal 104.
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing one mode of a message 3000 displayed on the display unit 404 of the mobile terminal 104.
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a message 3100 displayed on the display unit 404 of the mobile terminal 104.
FIG. 32 illustrates an example of a message 3200 displayed on the display unit 404 of the mobile terminal 104.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 transfer transfer system
101 Transfer transfer server (administrator)
102 Network
103 ...... Ticket gate (station)
104 mobile terminal (user)
201, 301, 401 Control unit (CPU, ROM, RAM)
202, 302, 402 ... storage unit (hard disk, memory)
203, 403: Input unit (keyboard, mouse)
204, 404 display unit (display, video adapter)
205 ...... Input / output unit (drive device)
206, 306: Communication unit (communication control device, communication port)
207, 307, 407 ... bus
308, 408 Wireless communication unit (wireless communication control device, antenna)
501: User management information
502 ... Purchase management information
503: Entry and exit management information
504: Transfer right management information
505 ... Accident information
506 …… Station route information
507 …… Timetable
508 ...... Price list
601 ... User information
602 ……… Purchase information
603: Entry and exit information
604: Transfer right information

Claims (29)

A transfer transportation system in which a transfer transportation server, a terminal device carried by a user, and a ticket inspection apparatus that performs ticket inspection processing are connected via a network,
The transfer transfer server holds purchase management information that associates the user with purchase information, transfer ride right management information that associates the user with transfer ride right information, and station route information on station positions and routes. 1 holding means;
When accident information is input, an affected section calculating means for calculating an affected section based on the station route information,
A target user extracting means for extracting a target user to be subjected to transfer transfer based on the affected section and the purchase management information;
For each of the target users, a transfer ride right grant means that calculates and grants the transfer ride right information,
A second holding unit configured to hold ticket information for determining validity of the purchase information and the transfer right information;
An entry / exit determination unit that determines whether entry / exit is possible based on the ticket gate information and the transfer right information read from the terminal device,
A third holding unit that holds the purchase information and the transfer right information;
A transfer means for performing wireless communication with the ticket gate device at the time of entry and exit to provide holding information. The transfer transportation system according to claim 1, wherein the purchase information includes a purchased use section and a use valid period, and the transfer right information includes a transfer section and a transfer valid period. 2. The transfer transportation system according to claim 1, wherein the transfer right-of-way grant unit sends the transfer right-of-way information to the terminal device via the network. 3. The first holding means further holds entry / exit management information for associating the user with entry / exit information sent from the ticket gate device,
The transfer transportation system according to claim 1, wherein the transfer right-of-way grant means gives the transfer right-of-way information only when the user is entering, and only when the user enters. 2. The entry / exit determination unit according to claim 1, wherein the transfer right information is obtained from the transfer server when the transfer right information cannot be read from the terminal device. Transfer transportation system. The ticket gate device further comprises:
The transfer transportation system according to claim 1, further comprising a transfer right transfer means for transferring the transfer right information obtained from the transfer server to the terminal device by wireless communication. 2. The transfer transportation system according to claim 1, wherein the ticket gate device further includes a passage opening / closing unit that opens / closes a passage based on whether the entrance / exit is allowed. A transfer server connected via a network to a terminal device carried by a user and a ticket gate device that performs ticket gate processing,
First holding means for holding purchase management information for associating the user with purchase information, transfer boarding right management information for associating the user with transfer boarding right information, and station route information on station positions and routes;
When accident information is input, an affected section calculating means for calculating an affected section based on the station route information,
A target user extracting means for extracting a target user to be subjected to transfer transfer based on the affected section and the purchase management information;
A transfer right granting means for calculating and granting the transfer right information for each of the target users. 9. The transfer server according to claim 8, wherein the purchase information has a purchased use section and a use valid period, and the transfer right information has a transfer section and a transfer valid period. 9. The transfer server according to claim 8, wherein the transfer right granting means sends the transfer right information to the terminal device via the network. The first holding means further holds entry / exit management information for associating the user with entry / exit information sent from the ticket gate device,
The transfer transportation server according to claim 8, wherein the transfer right-of-way grant means gives the transfer right-of-way information only when the user is entering, and only when the user enters. A ticket gate device connected via a network to a transfer server and a terminal device carried by the user,
Second holding means for holding ticket information for determining the validity of the purchase information and the transfer right information,
An entrance / exit judging means for judging whether entry / exit is possible or not based on the ticket inspection information and the transfer right information read from the terminal device. 13. The ticket gate device according to claim 12, wherein the purchase information has a purchased use section and a use valid period, and the transfer right information has a transfer section and a transfer valid period. 13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the entrance / exit determination unit obtains the transfer right information from the transfer server when the transfer right information cannot be read from the terminal device. Ticket gate device. 13. The ticket gate device according to claim 12, further comprising: a transfer right transfer means for transferring the transfer right information obtained from the transfer server to the terminal device by wireless communication. 13. The ticket gate device according to claim 12, further comprising a passage opening / closing means for opening / closing a passage based on whether the entry / exit is possible. A terminal device connected via a network to a transfer server and a ticket gate device that performs a ticket gate process, which is carried by a user,
Third holding means for holding purchase information and transfer right information,
A terminal device for providing wireless communication with the ticket gate device at the time of entry and exit, and providing holding information. 18. The terminal device according to claim 17, wherein the purchase information has a purchased use section and a use valid period, and the transfer right information has a transfer section and a transfer valid period. A program for causing a computer to function as the transfer server according to any one of claims 8 to 11. A recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to function as the transfer server according to any one of claims 8 to 11. A program for causing a computer to function as the ticket gate according to any one of claims 12 to 16. A recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to function as the ticket gate according to any one of claims 12 to 16. A program for causing a computer to function as the terminal device according to claim 17 or 18. A recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to function as the terminal device according to claim 17. A transfer transportation method in a transfer transportation system in which a transfer transportation server, a terminal device carried by a user, and a ticket inspection apparatus that performs ticket inspection processing are connected via a network,
Executed by the transfer server,
A first holding step of holding purchase management information that associates the user with purchase information, transfer ride right management information that associates the user with transfer ride right information, and station route information on station positions and routes;
When accident information is input, an affected section calculation step of calculating an affected section based on the station line information,
A target user extraction step of extracting a target user to be subjected to transfer transfer based on the affected section and the purchase management information;
A transfer ride right granting step of calculating and granting the transfer ride right information for each of the target users;
The ticket gate device executes,
A second holding step of holding ticket information for determining the validity of the purchase information and the transfer right information,
An entry / exit determination step of determining whether entry / exit is possible based on the gate information and the transfer right information read from the terminal device,
The terminal device executes;
A third holding step of holding the purchase information and the transfer right information,
A providing step of performing wireless communication with the ticket gate device and providing holding information at the time of entry and exit. 26. The transfer transportation method according to claim 25, wherein the purchase information includes a purchased use section and a use valid period, and the transfer right information includes a transfer section and a transfer valid period. A method of controlling a transfer server connected via a network to a terminal device carried by a user and a ticket gate device that performs ticket gate processing,
A first holding step of holding purchase management information that associates the user with purchase information, transfer ride right management information that associates the user with transfer ride right information, and station route information on station positions and routes;
When accident information is input, an affected section calculation step of calculating an affected section based on the station line information,
A target user extraction step of extracting a target user to be subjected to transfer transfer based on the affected section and the purchase management information;
A transfer right granting step of calculating and providing the transfer right information for each of the target users. A method of controlling a ticket gate device connected to a transfer server and a terminal device carried by a user via a network,
A second holding step of holding ticket information for determining the validity of the purchase information and the transfer right information,
An entry / exit determination step of determining whether entry / exit is possible based on the ticket inspection information and the transfer right information read from the terminal device. A method of controlling a terminal device that is connected to a transfer server and a ticket gate device that performs a ticket gate process via a network and carried by a user,
A third holding step of holding purchase information and transfer right information,
A providing step of performing wireless communication with the ticket gate device and providing holding information when entering and exiting, and a terminal device control method.

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