JP2006195653A - Automatic ticket gate - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable ticket examination processing by use of a plurality of IC cards according to a predetermined condition by enabling determination of IC cards to be subjected to ticket examination processing according to a predetermined condition even in a case that a plurality of IC cards are presented. <P>SOLUTION: In the automatic ticket gate 1, when a plurality of IC cards are presented by a user, an IC card or a combination of IC cards to be used for ticket examination processing is selected according to a preset condition, and the passage determination of the user is performed based on ticket information stored in the selected IC card. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an automatic ticket gate that is installed at a ticket gate of a station and performs a ticket gate operation based on information stored in a wireless communication device such as a non-contact IC card possessed by a user.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, automatic ticket gates that perform ticket gate work using a non-contact IC card (hereinafter also simply referred to as an IC card) as a wireless communication device having a wireless communication function and a mobile terminal device as a boarding ticket have been put into practical use. This type of automatic ticket gate reads information recorded on the IC card by wireless communication with the IC card held by the user and determines whether the user can pass based on the read information. It is supposed to be.

  On the other hand, in recent years, non-contact type IC cards are used for various purposes. Furthermore, in transportation systems such as railways, a plurality of railway companies often adopt IC cards or issue a plurality of types of IC cards depending on the application. For this reason, it is expected that a single user will often have a plurality of IC cards even if they are limited to IC cards used as tickets.

However, the conventional automatic ticket gate does not perform ticket gate processing using a plurality of IC cards. This is because there is no standard for judging which IC card or which combination of IC cards should be used when a plurality of IC cards are presented. This is because there is a problem that it is impossible to determine whether to do it. In particular, since the IC card is wireless communication, it is not easy to clearly indicate to the automatic ticket gate the card or combination of cards that the user wants to use, such as a magnetic card.
Japanese Patent No. 2698534

  As described above, the present invention solves the problem that it is not possible to determine how to perform traffic determination for a plurality of wireless communication devices that can be used as a ticket. It is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic ticket gate that can perform traffic determination according to predetermined conditions and user demands even when a communication device is used.

  The automatic ticket gate according to the present invention is set in advance from reading means for reading information stored in all wireless communication devices presented by a user, and wireless communication devices from which the ticket information is read by the reading means. Selection means for selecting a wireless communication device in which the ticket information to be used is stored in accordance with the conditions, and whether or not the user can pass based on the ticket information of the wireless communication device selected by the selection means If it is determined that the passage of the user is permitted by the passage determination unit, the passage control unit that controls the passage of the user according to the passage permission determination by the passage determination unit, and the passage determination unit, And writing means for writing information based on the determination result by the passage determination means to the wireless communication device in which the ticket information selected by the selection means is stored.

  The automatic ticket gate according to the present invention includes a reading unit that reads information stored in all wireless communication devices presented by a user, and the user among the wireless communication devices from which the ticket information is read by the reading unit. Selection means for selecting a wireless communication device in which the ticket information to be used is stored based on the designation, and whether the user is allowed to pass based on the ticket information of the wireless communication device selected by the selection means The traffic determination means, a traffic control means for controlling the user's traffic according to the pass / fail judgment by the traffic determination means, and the selection when the traffic determination means controls the user's traffic. And writing means for writing information based on processing contents to the wireless communication device in which the ticket information selected by the means is stored.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an automatic ticket gate capable of performing traffic determination according to predetermined conditions and user demands even when the user uses a plurality of wireless communication devices. .

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 schematically shows an external configuration of an automatic ticket gate 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The automatic ticket gate 1 is installed, for example, at a ticket gate of a railway station, and performs traffic control such as entry work and entry work for a user. For example, the automatic ticket gate 1 forms a passage for one ticket gate with a set of two cars. The automatic ticket gate 1 may be used as an entry-only or entry-only device that can pass through the ticket gate only in one direction, or as a dual-purpose device that can pass through the ticket gate in both directions. is there. The automatic ticket gate 1 is set in advance as a dedicated machine for entry, a dedicated machine for entry, or a dual-purpose machine.

  The automatic ticket checker 1 functions as a card processing terminal device and performs ticket check processing based on information stored in a non-contact (wireless) IC card C as a wireless communication device capable of wireless data communication. It has a function. The automatic ticket gate 1 may have a function of performing ticket gate processing based on information stored in a portable information terminal such as a mobile phone as a wireless communication device capable of wireless data communication. good. In the following description, the case where the contactless IC card C is used as a wireless communication device in the ticket check process of the automatic ticket checker 1 will be described. However, a portable information terminal such as a mobile phone or a portable type as the wireless communication device. The same applies when a combination of the information terminal and the non-contact type IC card C is used.

  The non-contact type IC card (hereinafter, also simply referred to as an IC card) C is processed as a ticket by the automatic ticket gate 1, and is a commuter pass, a prepaid card (stored fair) for fare settlement. Card: SF card) or a post-payment card for fare settlement. When the user who possesses the IC card C passes through the passage formed by the automatic ticket checker 1, the user presents the IC card C possessed by the user in a predetermined area. Then, the automatic ticket gate 1 reads the information recorded on the IC card C presented by the user, determines whether or not to allow traffic based on the read information, and determines the user's traffic based on the determination result. In addition, the IC card C is written with information as a result of the ticket gate process.

  As shown in FIG. 1, one end of the upper surface of the housing forming the automatic ticket gate 1 is used for wireless communication (data reading and writing) with an IC card C used as a boarding ticket as described above. An IC card reader / writer 3 is provided. The IC card reader / writer 3 has an antenna (not shown) for transmitting / receiving radio waves, a transmission / reception circuit, and the like.

  A display unit 4 is provided in the vicinity of the IC card reader / writer 3. The display unit 4 is configured by a display device or a display device with a built-in touch panel. A guidance display unit 5 is provided at the other end of the upper surface of the casing forming the automatic ticket gate 1 for guiding users, station staff, and the like. The guidance display unit 5 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device or a plasma display device.

Doors 6 and 6 that can be opened and closed are provided at both ends of the side face of the casing forming the automatic ticket gate 1 to permit or disallow the passage of passers-by. The door 6 is controlled to open and close based on the determination result of the IC card C possessed by the user and the detection result of the human detection sensor.
On the upper surface of the casing forming the automatic ticket gate 1, there is provided a state display unit 7 for displaying an operation state such as when a child ticket or an invalid ticket is inserted.

  Human detection sensors 11 to 17 are provided in the sensor cover on the upper surface of the casing forming the automatic ticket gate 1. Furthermore, human detection sensors 21 to 26 are provided on the side surface on the passage side of the casing forming the automatic ticket gate 1. The human detection sensors 11 to 17 and 21 to 26 are configured by reflection type detection sensors or transmission type detection sensors. The human detection sensors 11 to 17 and 21 to 26 detect persons in the passage. Based on the detection results of these human detection sensors 11 to 17 and 21 to 26, the position of the user passing through the passage, or whether the user is an adult or a child is determined.

  Further, in the automatic ticket gate 1 used as the dedicated machine, the direction in which the user passes is determined, and the door on the side where the user enters the passage is opened in the direction. The door on the exit side of the passage is controlled according to the determination result of whether or not it is allowed to pass. On the other hand, in the automatic ticket gate 1 used as the dual-purpose machine, the direction in which the user passes is not determined in advance. For this reason, in the automatic ticket gate 1 used as the above-mentioned dual-purpose machine, a user who has approached the automatic ticket gate is detected based on a detection result such as an unillustrated proximity sensor, and traffic from the side on which the user has approached is detected. Control.

  That is, in the automatic ticket gate 1 used as a dual-purpose machine, the passage direction of the passage is determined according to the direction in which the user approaches, and the door 6 on the side where the user enters the passage is opened with respect to the passage direction. Then, control is performed according to the determination result of whether or not the door 6 on the exit side can pass. Further, in the automatic ticket gate 1 used as a dual-purpose machine, the direction of traffic is determined according to the approach of the user, so that the doors 6 on both sides are opened when the user is not in the vicinity of the automatic ticket gate 1. It is supposed to wait at.

  When the automatic ticket gate 1 can also process a magnetic ticket as a magnetic recording medium, one end (entrance side end) of the upper surface of the automatic ticket gate 1 has an effective period or usage section. There is a slot where a magnetic ticket (such as a commuter pass or ordinary ticket) in which the ticket gate information is magnetically encoded is inserted, and the magnetic ticket received from the slot is placed in front of the guidance display section 5. A discharge outlet is provided.

FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the control system of the automatic ticket gate 1 configured as described above.
As shown in FIG. 2, the automatic ticket gate 1 is entirely controlled by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31. The control unit 31 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 32, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 33, a data memory 34, a display control circuit 35, a display control circuit 36, a door opening / closing mechanism 37, and a human detection sensor 11. -17, 21-26, the IC card reader / writer 3, the transmission control circuit 38, and the like are connected.

  The ROM 32 is composed of a nonvolatile memory in which data is stored in advance. For example, the ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the control unit 31 and control data. The RAM 33 is composed of a volatile memory that temporarily stores data. For example, the RAM 33 functions as a buffer memory such as a control program executed by the control unit 31.

  The data memory 34 is composed of a rewritable nonvolatile memory. The data memory 34 stores, for example, fare information and data downloaded from a host computer (not shown) as a host device. The display control circuit 35 performs display control of the display unit 4. When the display unit 4 is configured by a display device with a built-in touch panel, the display control circuit 35 controls the display content of the display unit 4 and notifies the control unit 31 of information input by the touch panel. To do.

  The display control circuit 36 controls the display of the guidance display unit 5. For example, the display control circuit 36 displays information indicating whether or not traffic is allowed on the guidance display unit 5 in response to an instruction from the control unit 31. The door opening / closing mechanism 37 is a mechanism for opening / closing the door 6. The door opening / closing mechanism 37 is configured to open / close the door 6 based on control by the control unit 31.

  The IC card reader / writer 3 transmits / receives data to / from the IC card C based on an operation instruction from the control unit 31. The transmission control circuit 38 is an interface for performing data communication with a host device such as a host computer (not shown).

Next, a configuration example of the IC card reader / writer 3 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the IC card reader / writer 3.
As shown in FIG. 3, the IC card reader / writer 3 includes a control unit 41, a memory 42, an interface 43, a transmission / reception circuit 44, an antenna 45, and the like.

  The control unit 41 controls the entire IC card reader / writer. The memory 42 temporarily stores data given from the control unit 31 of the main body of the automatic ticket gate 1 or communication data with the IC card C as a host device. The interface 43 is an interface for transmitting / receiving data to / from the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate main body.

  The transmission / reception circuit 44 transmits / receives data to / from the IC card C via the antenna 45. The transmission / reception circuit 44 includes, for example, a modulation / demodulation circuit, a transmission circuit, a reception circuit, and the like. The antenna 45 transmits a radio wave or receives a radio wave. The transmission / reception circuit 44 and the antenna 45 function as transmission means or communication means of the automatic ticket checker 1 and perform wireless communication with the IC card C within the communication range.

Next, a configuration example of the IC card C will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the IC card C.
As shown in FIG. 4, the IC card C includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 51, a ROM 52, a RAM 53, a nonvolatile memory 54, a transmission / reception circuit 55, an antenna 56, and a power generation unit 57. Each unit such as the CPU 51, ROM 52, RAM 53, nonvolatile memory 54, transmission / reception circuit 55, and power generation unit 57 is configured by an IC chip, and is embedded in the casing of the IC card C.

  The CPU 51 functions as an IC card control means and controls the entire IC card. The CPU 51 executes various processes in response to commands from the IC card reader / writer 3. The ROM 52 functions as a program memory, and is composed of a non-rewritable nonvolatile memory such as a mask ROM, for example. The ROM 52 stores a control program and data for controlling the operation of the IC card C.

  For example, processing for the command from the IC card reader / writer 3 is realized by the CPU 51 executing various control programs stored in the ROM 52. That is, the operation of the IC card C in response to various commands from the outside such as the IC card reader / writer 3 is realized by each control program corresponding to each command stored in the ROM 52.

  The RAM 53 functions as a working memory and is composed of a rewritable volatile memory. The RAM 53 is used, for example, as a buffer memory that temporarily stores communication data with the outside, data for work in various processes executed by the CPU 51, and the like.

  The non-volatile memory 54 functions as a rewritable non-volatile data memory. For example, the non-volatile memory 54 includes a non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM or a flash memory in which stored contents can be rewritten. The non-volatile memory 54 stores (stores) various data as operation data according to the use purpose or use purpose of the IC card. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that at least ticket information and ticket gate information are recorded in the nonvolatile memory 54.

  The ticket information stored in the non-volatile memory 54 is information for using the IC card C as a commuter pass, a SF card for fare settlement, or a postpaid card for fare settlement. . The ticket information is information stored in the non-volatile memory 54 at the time of issuing the IC card, and part of the information is rewritten by processing by a device such as the automatic ticket gate 1. The ticket information includes, for example, a card number that is a card-specific number, card issuer information, ticket type information that indicates a ticket type, usage section information that indicates an available usage section (boarding section), commuter pass information (periodic section) , Validity period), remaining card information, personal information (name, contact information, etc.), information that cannot be used due to loss or theft, and usage log information.

  The ticket gate information stored in the nonvolatile memory 54 is information written by the ticket gate process by the automatic ticket gate 1. For example, in the entrance process at the automatic ticket gate 1, entrance information such as the entrance time and the entrance station is written into the nonvolatile memory 54 as the ticket gate information, and in the entry process at the automatic ticket gate 1, the entry time and the station etc. The participation information is written in the nonvolatile memory 54 as ticket gate information.

  The transmission / reception circuit 55 performs data communication with an external device such as the IC card reader / writer 3 via the antenna 56. The transmission / reception circuit 55 includes, for example, a modulation circuit, a demodulation circuit, a transmission circuit, and a transmission / reception circuit. The antenna 56 transmits and receives radio waves. The antenna 56 is embedded in, for example, the housing of the IC card C, and is connected to an IC chip having functions such as the CPU 51, ROM 52, RAM 53, nonvolatile memory 54, transmission / reception circuit 55, and power generation unit 57. .

  The transmission / reception circuit 55 and the antenna 56 function as IC card communication means, and realize data transmission / reception with the IC card reader / writer 3. For example, a command transmitted by radio waves from the IC card reader / writer 3 is received by the antenna 56 and supplied to the transmission / reception circuit 55 as a reception signal. The transmission / reception circuit 55 demodulates the reception signal supplied from the antenna 56 and supplies it to the CPU 51. The transmission data generated in the IC card C is modulated by the transmission / reception circuit 55 and transmitted to the outside via the antenna 56.

  The power generation unit 57 functions as a power generation unit for the IC card, and generates an operating voltage from the power wave received by the antenna 56. The power generation unit 57 supplies an operating voltage generated from the power wave received by the antenna 56 to each unit in the IC card C.

Next, communication control between the automatic ticket gate 1 and the IC card C will be schematically described.
As described above, the IC card C has a function of performing data communication with an external device by wireless communication, and stores ticket information, ticket gate information, and the like. The automatic ticket checker 1 transmits various processing commands as commands to the IC card C using the IC card reader / writer 3. The IC card C executes processing corresponding to the received command with respect to the commands from the automatic ticket gate 1 and returns the execution result to the automatic ticket gate 1.

  The communication between the automatic ticket gate 1 and the IC card C is wireless communication. For this reason, a plurality of IC cards can communicate with one automatic ticket checker 1. For example, a user who possesses a plurality of IC cards often possesses the IC cards in a state where they are stored in one card case or the like. In such a case, when the user presents the IC card together with the card case, there are a plurality of IC cards within the communication range of the IC card reader / writer 3 of the automatic ticket gate 1. As described above, when one passer-by who has a plurality of IC cards presents a plurality of IC cards in the communication range of the IC card reader / writer 3, the IC card reader / writer of the automatic ticket gate 1 is used. 3 is a situation where communication with a plurality of IC cards is possible.

  In this embodiment, it is assumed that the automatic ticket gate 1 has a function of performing traffic control using a plurality of IC cards. That is, the automatic ticket gate 1 has a function of performing communication with a plurality of IC cards and determining whether or not the vehicle can pass based on a combination of a plurality of pieces of ticket information read from the IC cards.

  When there are a plurality of IC cards within the communication range, the IC card reader / writer 3 transmits a command to each IC card and receives a response to the command from each IC card, thereby communicating with each IC card. I do. Wireless communication between one IC card reader / writer 3 and a plurality of IC cards can be executed by various control methods. Here, it is assumed that the IC card reader / writer 3 sequentially selects a plurality of IC cards and communicates with each IC card.

  The automatic ticket gate 1 performs polling by transmitting a signal requesting a response from the IC card C from the IC card reader / writer 3 in a standby state. The automatic ticket checker 1 may perform polling only when a person approaching the automatic ticket checker 1 is detected by the human detection sensor.

  When receiving a response from the IC card C to the response request as described above, the automatic ticket gate 1 starts communication with the IC card C. When receiving responses from a plurality of IC cards, the automatic ticket checker 1 performs control for identifying each IC card in order to communicate with each IC card. For example, the automatic ticket gate 1 gives an identification number to each IC card, and selectively performs communication with each IC card identified by the identification number.

  When each IC card becomes capable of communication by such communication control, the automatic ticket gate performs an authentication process for authenticating each IC card. This authentication process is a process for determining whether each IC card can be used as a commuter pass such as a commuter pass or SF card and is valid. In other words, IC cards for other purposes of use (IC cards other than tickets) or invalid IC cards are excluded from processing by the authentication process as described above.

  For each IC card successfully authenticated by the authentication process as described above, the automatic ticket gate 1 performs a reading process of reading information such as ticket information and ticket information. In this reading process, the automatic ticket checker 1 transmits a read request command (read command) to each IC card C, and the ticket information and ticket check information stored in each IC card as a response from each IC card C. The automatic ticket checker 1 receives this information.

  The automatic ticket checker 1 executes the authentication process and the reading process as described above for all communicable IC cards. As a result, when information is read from all IC cards that are communicable and valid, the automatic ticket checker 1 performs a passage determination process for determining whether or not the user can pass based on the information read from each IC card.

  When the result of the traffic determination process is obtained, the automatic ticket gate 1 performs a writing process of writing information corresponding to the determination result to each IC card (each IC card storing information used for the traffic determination). . In this writing process, the automatic ticket gate 1 transmits a write request command (write command) to each IC card C, and receives a signal indicating the completion of writing from each IC card C as a response from the automatic ticket gate 1. Is done.

Next, a ticket gate process by the automatic ticket gate 1 and the IC card C configured as described above will be described.
In the ticket gate processing by the automatic ticket gate 1, when the traffic judgment is performed by a combination of tickets made up of a plurality of IC cards (when a plurality of IC cards are supported), the combination of IC cards or the combination of ticket information is automatically performed. It is necessary for the ticket gate 1 to select it or to let the user select it. That is, when a plurality of IC cards are presented together, there may be a plurality of combinations of a plurality of ticket information read from the plurality of IC cards. It is necessary to select a combination of ticket information for performing traffic determination from among a plurality of combinations of read ticket information.

  For example, when determining whether or not traffic is possible with a combination of tickets including a plurality of magnetic cards (when a plurality of magnetic cards are supported), the user inserts a plurality of magnetic cards used for determination into an automatic ticket gate. By this action, the user can specify the magnetic card used for the determination. For this reason, when dealing with a plurality of magnetic cards, it is not necessary for the automatic ticket gate 1 to select at least a combination of magnetic cards.

  On the other hand, when it is determined whether or not traffic is possible with a combination of tickets composed of a plurality of IC cards (when a plurality of IC cards are supported), the automatic ticket checker reads information from an IC card that is not intended by the user. It is assumed that there are many cases. Furthermore, since the IC card has a larger storage capacity than the magnetic card and enables advanced processing, it is possible to realize a plurality of types of ticket information such as commuter pass and SF card with one IC card. Become. For this reason, when dealing with multiple IC cards, the automatic ticket checker 1 selects a combination of IC cards or ticket information according to preset conditions or according to a user's designation. There is a need to.

Next, a first operation example as a ticket gate process using an automatic ticket gate and a plurality of IC cards will be described.
In the first operation example, the automatic ticket gate 1 uses an IC card (ticket information when a plurality of tickets are stored in one IC card) or an IC card (ticket information) according to a predetermined condition. A combination is selected. That is, in the automatic ticket gate 1 of the first operation example, an IC card or a combination of a plurality of IC cards for determining whether to pass is selected according to preset conditions, and the selected ticket information Based on the combination, whether to pass is determined. The conditions for selecting a combination of IC cards (ticket information) as described above are stored in, for example, the data memory 34 of the automatic ticket checker 1.

  In addition, the conditions for selecting the combination of IC cards as described above include, for example, the IC card issuer, the remaining amount of the IC card, and the fare amount (lowest, validity of the regular section, application of discounts for transit, etc. ) And points (points at which various services and benefits can be used) are considered. In an operation mode such as a railway, it is preferable that conditions be such that the user's profit is not impaired as much as possible in the ticket gate processing. For example, in a normal railway operation mode, it is considered preferable to have conditions that minimize the fare (the amount collected from the user). However, in the operation form in which points are obtained according to the usage fee, it may be preferable to prioritize the points or to obtain the most profit from the combination of the profit obtained by the points and the payment amount.

  As described above, the conditions for selecting the combination of the IC cards as described above are set according to the operation form of the entire system, the form of the usable IC card, or the request from the user side. Is preferred. Moreover, it is also possible to combine a plurality of conditions as conditions for selecting a combination of the above ticket information. Further, a plurality of conditions with priorities set as conditions may be set, and the ticket gate processing may be performed with the combination having the highest priority among the combinations permitted to pass. Alternatively, the priority order may be stored in advance in the IC card, and the condition may be set so that the IC card is selected based on the priority order stored in the IC card.

  Further, when an IC card as a plurality of SF cards is presented, it is possible to set as a condition which order to select the IC cards as a plurality of SF cards. For example, the condition may be set so that the IC cards are selected in ascending order of the remaining amount as an SF card. In this case, in the ticket gate processing, the operation is such that SF cards are selected in order from the smallest remaining amount and processing such as withdrawal of the remaining amount is performed.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the first operation example.
Here, an example of processing when two IC cards C are presented within the communication area of the IC card reader / writer 3 will be described.
As described above, the automatic ticket gate 1 polls the IC card by the IC card reader / writer 3 in the standby state (step S21).

  The user presents two IC cards (a first IC card and a second IC card) in the communication area of the IC card reader / writer 3 to the automatic ticket checker 1 in such a standby state. Then, the two IC cards presented by the user are activated by radio waves transmitted from the IC card reader / writer 3 of the automatic ticket checker 1 and transmit response signals for polling.

  When the IC card reader / writer 3 receives response signals from a plurality of IC cards (first IC card and second IC card) presented by the user (step S22, YES), the control unit of the automatic ticket gate 1 31 sequentially performs a first IC card authentication process and a second IC card authentication process (steps S23 and S24).

  When the authentication process succeeds in the authentication of the first IC card and the second IC card, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 receives the ticket information and the ticket check information from the first IC card and the second IC card, respectively. Is read (steps S25 and S26).

  When information is read from the first IC card and the second IC card by this reading process, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 uses the ticket information read from each IC card according to a predetermined condition. A combination of information or ticket information is selected (step S27). When the combination of the ticket information is selected, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 determines whether or not the user can pass based on the selected ticket information or the combination of the ticket information (step S28).

  Depending on the conditions, the selection process in step S27 and the determination process in step S28 may be performed simultaneously or in the reverse order. For example, when the cheapest combination is set as the condition, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 determines the passable ticket information or the combination of the ticket information, and the passable ticket information or You may make it select the combination of the ticket information which becomes cheapest among the combinations of ticket information.

  When it is determined whether or not the user can pass through the steps S27 and S28, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 stores the IC card in which the ticket information used for the traffic determination is stored or all the presented cards. A writing process for writing information based on the determination result to the IC card is performed (step S29).

  For example, if it is determined in step S28 that the vehicle is allowed to pass, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 writes ticket gate information (entrance information or entry information) to each IC card, and ticket information (for example, SF card). Remaining amount information etc.) is rewritten. As ticket gate information, if the ticket gate process is an entrance process, the entry station and entry time are written as entry information, and if it is an entry process, the entry station and entry time are written as entry information. .

  If it is determined in step S28 that the passage is impossible, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 writes, as usage history information, that the determination result is disabled for each IC card. If it is determined in step S28 that traffic is not allowed, information may not be written to each IC card.

  The control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 performs a writing process based on the determination result for each IC card, and performs a traffic control process for controlling the user's traffic according to the determination result. For example, if it is determined in step S28 that the passage is permitted, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 performs the above-described door control mechanism 37 as a passage control process (passage permission means) as well as a writing process to each IC card. The door 6 is opened and a guidance display is displayed on the guidance display section 5 to indicate that the vehicle can pass. If it is determined in step S28 that the passage is impossible, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 performs the above-described door control mechanism 37 as a passage control process (passage prohibition means) as well as a writing process to each IC card. The door 6 is closed and a guidance display is made on the guidance display section 5 to the effect that the passage is impossible.

  As described above, in the automatic ticket gate 1 of the first operation example, when a plurality of IC cards are presented by the user, an IC card or a combination of IC cards used for ticket gate processing according to preset conditions. Is selected, and the user's passage is determined based on the ticket information stored in the selected IC card. As a result, even when a plurality of IC cards are presented, it is possible to determine an IC card to be subjected to a ticket gate process according to a predetermined condition. A ticket gate process can be performed accordingly.

  In addition, when the condition that the charge is the cheapest is set as the condition, even if the user presents any plurality of IC cards, the IC card used for the ticket gate processing so that the charge is the cheapest or A combination of IC cards is selected, and a traffic determination is performed based on the ticket information stored in the selected IC card. Thereby, even if it is a case where arbitrary several IC cards are shown, a ticket gate process can be performed so that a charge may become the cheapest.

  In addition, as a condition, when there is a plurality of ticket information as SF cards, and a condition that priority is given to ticket information with a small remaining amount, an IC in which the ticket information as an SF card is stored by the user is stored. Even if multiple cards are presented, the IC card or combination of IC cards used for ticket gate processing is selected and stored in the selected IC card so that charges are withdrawn preferentially from ticket information with a small remaining amount. The traffic is determined based on the ticket information. Thereby, even when a plurality of IC cards as SF cards are presented, it is possible to preferentially perform a charge withdrawal process with priority given to a card with a small remaining amount.

Next, a second operation example as a ticket gate process using an automatic ticket gate and a plurality of IC cards will be described.
In the second operation example, the user selects a processable IC card or ticket information, and the automatic ticket gate 1 selects a combination of IC cards or a combination of ticket information according to the user's selection. is there. In the automatic ticket gate 1 of the second operation example, the display unit 4 is configured by a touch panel, and functions as an instruction unit that inputs an instruction from a user.

  That is, in the second operation example, when there are a plurality of IC cards or ticket information that can be used for the ticket gate processing, the automatic ticket gate 1 performs an operation for the user to specify the IC card or ticket information that can be processed. The button is displayed on the display unit 4 with a built-in touch panel. On the other hand, the user designates IC card or ticket information to be used (or used preferentially) by the operation button displayed on the display unit 4. When an IC card or ticket information is designated by the user, the automatic ticket gate 1 selects a combination of IC cards or a combination of ticket information according to the designation of the user, and based on the selected combination of ticket information. To determine traffic.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the second operation example. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example for allowing the user to specify an IC card in the second operation example, and FIG. 8 shows an IC card or a ticket for the user in the second operation example. It is a figure which shows the example of a display for designating information.

Here, an example of processing when three IC cards C are presented within the communication area of the IC card reader / writer 3 will be described.
As described above, the automatic ticket gate 1 polls the IC card by the IC card reader / writer 3 in the standby state (step S31). With respect to the automatic ticket checker 1 in such a standby state, the user places three IC cards (first IC card, second IC card, third IC card) within the communication range of the IC card reader / writer 3. ).

  Each of the three IC cards presented by the user is activated by radio waves transmitted from the IC card reader / writer 3 of the automatic ticket checker 1 and transmits a response signal for polling. When the IC card reader / writer 3 receives response signals from a plurality of IC cards (first, second and third IC cards) presented by the user (step S32, YES), the automatic ticket gate 1 is controlled. The unit 31 sequentially performs the first IC card authentication process, the second IC card authentication process, and the third IC card authentication process (steps S33, S34, and S35).

  When the first IC card, the second IC card, and the third IC card are successfully authenticated by the authentication process, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 performs the first IC card, the second IC card, and the second IC card. The reading process of reading the ticket information and the ticket gate information from the IC card 3 is performed (steps S36, S37, S38).

  When the information is read from the first IC card, the second IC card, and the third IC card by this reading process, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 displays each IC card to be used together with guidance for selecting the IC card to be used. A plurality of instruction buttons displaying information indicating the IC card are displayed on the display unit 4 in a state that can be specified by the touch panel (step S39). A plurality of instruction buttons displayed on the display unit 4 can be designated. Each instruction button displays a card name indicating each IC card.

  For example, the card name of the first IC card is “XXX” card, the card name of the second IC card is “XXX” card, and the card name of the third IC card is “□□□” card. If there is, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 displays a guidance “Please touch the button of the card name to be used” as shown in FIG. , “○○○” card designation button 72 and “□□□” card designation button 73 are displayed on the display unit 4.

  When guidance for designating an IC card to be used is displayed on the display unit 4 of the automatic ticket checker 1, the user designates the IC card to be used by touching the designation button displayed on the display unit 4. When the IC card to be used is designated by the user, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 selects the IC card (or combination of IC cards) designated by the user (step S40).

  When the IC card is selected according to the designation from the user, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 determines whether the user can pass based on the ticket information read from the selected IC card (step) S41). When it is determined whether or not the user can pass through this determination, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 performs a writing process for writing information to each IC card based on the determination result (step S42). For example, if it is determined that the vehicle is allowed to pass, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 writes ticket gate information and usage history information to the selected IC card, and ticket information (for example, remaining amount information after processing). ). Further, when it is determined that the passage is impossible, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 writes, as usage history information, that the determination result is disabled for the selected IC card.

  The control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 performs a writing process based on the determination result for each IC card, and performs a traffic control process for controlling the user's traffic according to the determination result. For example, when it is determined that the vehicle can pass, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 opens the door 6 by the door opening / closing mechanism 37 as a traffic control process and indicates that the vehicle can pass through the guidance display unit 5. Display guidance. If it is determined that the vehicle is not allowed to pass, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 guides that the door 6 is closed by the door opening / closing mechanism 37 as a traffic control process and the guidance display unit 5 cannot pass. indicate.

  In FIG. 7, a designation button for the user to designate an IC card is displayed on the display unit 4. However, when the IC card stores a plurality of pieces of ticket information (having a plurality of functions). In this case, the display unit 4 may display a designation button for the user to designate the ticket information.

  For example, it is assumed that the third IC card has ticket information as a commuter pass and SF card ticket information. In this case, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 adds the third IC in addition to the designation button 71 for designating the first IC card and the designation button 72 for designating the second IC card in step S39. A designation button (not shown) for designating a card commuter pass and a designation button (not shown) for designating an SF card of the third IC card are displayed. Thereby, the user can designate the commuter pass of the third IC card and the SF card of the third IC card.

  Further, in the third IC card having the ticket information as a commuter pass and the ticket information of the SF card, it is assumed that the commuter pass has expired. In this case, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 makes the designation button 71 for designating the first IC card and the designation button 72 for designating the second IC card as shown in FIG. In addition, a designation button 74 for designating only the SF card of the third IC card whose commuter pass has expired is displayed. As a result, the user can specify the ticket information as the SF card of the third IC card whose expiry date of the commuter pass has expired.

  In railways, for IC cards that function as both a commuter pass and an SF card, if the commuter pass expires, the IC card itself cannot be used (that is, cannot be used as an SF card). Are often implemented. This is to prevent the fare from being deducted from the SF card without the user being aware after the expiry date of the commuter pass. In such an operation mode, when the commuter pass expires, the IC card cannot be used as an SF card unless there is an offer from the user to the station staff. Therefore, according to the second operation example as described above, even if the commuter pass expires in the IC card that functions as both the commuter pass and the SF card, the request is not made to the station staff. The function of the SF card of the IC card can be used.

  As described above, in the automatic ticket gate 1 of the second operation example, when a plurality of IC cards are presented by the user, the IC card designated by the user is selected by a button corresponding to the presented IC card. The user's traffic determination is made based on a combination with the ticket information of the selected IC card or the ticket information of another IC card giving priority to the ticket information of the selected IC card. Thereby, even if a plurality of IC cards are presented, it is possible to select an IC card to be subjected to a ticket gate process according to a user's request.

Next, a third operation example as a ticket gate process using an automatic ticket gate and a plurality of IC cards will be described.
In the third operation example, the user selects a processable IC card or ticket information, and the automatic ticket gate 1 selects a combination of IC cards or a combination of ticket information according to the user's selection. is there.

  In the third operation example, when there are a plurality of IC cards or ticket information that can be used for ticket gate processing, the automatic ticket gate 1 again presents the IC card to be used together with the IC card or ticket information that can be processed. Is displayed on the display unit 4 to that effect. On the other hand, the user presents again the IC card to be used (or used preferentially). When a specific IC card is presented again by the user, the automatic ticket gate 1 selects and selects the IC card re-presented by the user (or a combination with another IC card that prioritizes the selected IC card). The traffic judgment is performed based on the ticket information of the IC card.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the third operation example. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example for guiding the user to re-present the IC card in the third operation example. Here, an example of processing when three IC cards C are first presented within the communication area of the IC card reader / writer 3 will be described.
In other words, the automatic ticket checker 1 polls the IC card by the IC card reader / writer 3 in the standby state (step S51). With respect to the automatic ticket checker 1 in such a standby state, the user places three IC cards (first IC card, second IC card, and third IC card) within the communication area of the IC card reader / writer 3. ).

  Each of the three IC cards presented by the user is activated by radio waves transmitted from the IC card reader / writer 3 of the automatic ticket checker 1 and transmits a response signal for polling. When the IC card reader / writer 3 receives response signals from a plurality of IC cards (first IC card, second IC card, and third IC card) presented by the user (step S52, YES), automatic The control unit 31 of the ticket gate 1 sequentially performs the first IC card authentication process, the second IC card authentication process, and the third IC card authentication process (steps S53, S54, and S55).

  When the authentication of the first IC card, the second IC card, and the third IC card is successful by these authentication processes, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 performs the first IC card, the second IC card, and the Reading processing for reading the ticket information and the ticket gate information from the third IC card is performed (steps S56, S57, S58).

  When information is read from the first IC card, the second IC card, and the third IC card by these reading processes, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 uses the IC card to be used (or should be used with priority). (IC card) is displayed again, and a card name indicating the IC card (processable IC card) from which information has been read by the reading process is displayed (step S59).

  For example, the card name of the first IC card is “XXX” card, the card name of the second IC card is “XXX” card, and the card name of the third IC card is “□□□” card. If there is, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 as shown in FIG. 10, along with the guidance “Please hold the card to be used again” and the card name of each usable IC card (“XXX”). Card, “XXX” card, and “□□□” card) are displayed on the display unit 4.

  In addition, when the user re-presents a specific IC card, the display unit 4 clearly shows the re-presented IC card by highlighting information indicating the re-presented IC card, such as reverse display. For example, in the display example shown in FIG. 10, when the first IC card is re-presented, the display area of the “xxx” card is highlighted.

  When a guidance to re-present the IC card to be used is displayed on the display unit 4 of the automatic ticket checker 1, the user again selects the IC card to be used (or the IC card to be used preferentially) as described above. Presented within the communication range of the IC card reader / writer 3. When the IC card to be used is re-presented by the user, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 reads at least information for identifying the IC card from the IC card re-presented by the user. Then, the IC card re-presented by the user is specified (step S60).

  When the IC card re-presented by the user is specified, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 clearly indicates the information indicating the re-presented IC card among the information indicating the IC card displayed on the display unit 4. (For example, the area is highlighted), and the IC card re-presented by the user (or a combination with another IC card giving priority to the IC card) is selected.

  When the user selects the re-presented IC card, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 reads the ticket information read from the selected IC card (or another board that gives priority to the ticket information of the selected IC card). Based on the combination with the ticket information, whether or not the user can pass is determined (step S61). When it is determined whether or not the user can pass through this determination, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 performs a writing process of writing information to each IC card based on the determination result (step S62). For example, if it is determined that the vehicle is allowed to pass, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 writes ticket gate information and usage history information to the selected IC card, and ticket information (for example, remaining amount information after processing). ). Further, when it is determined that the passage is impossible, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 writes, as usage history information, that the determination result is disabled for the selected IC card.

  In addition, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 performs a writing process based on the determination result for the selected IC card, and also performs a traffic control process for controlling the user's traffic according to the determination result. For example, when it is determined that the vehicle can pass, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 opens the door 6 by the door opening / closing mechanism 37 as a traffic control process and indicates that the vehicle can pass through the guidance display unit 5. Display guidance. If it is determined that the vehicle is not allowed to pass, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 guides that the door 6 is closed by the door opening / closing mechanism 37 as a traffic control process and the guidance display unit 5 cannot pass. indicate.

  In the third operation example, the user designates the IC card to be used by presenting it again. However, the user presents the IC cards one by one, and the desired IC card is read by the automatic ticket gate. It is also possible to designate an IC card to be used by passing through the passage when received. In this case, processing such as writing ticket gate information may be necessary for an IC card that is not presented, but correction processing (processing such as writing ticket gate information) is required for the next time the IC card is used with an automatic ticket gate. ) Is possible. This can be realized by storing data to be written as ticket gate information in a server device as a host device of the automatic ticket gate 1 and downloading this data to each automatic ticket gate.

  As described above, in the automatic ticket gate of the third operation example, when the user presents a plurality of IC cards at once and further presents a specific IC card again, the IC presented again by the user Select a card and determine the user's traffic based on the combination of the ticket information recorded on the selected IC card or other ticket information prioritizing the ticket information stored on the selected IC card It is supposed to be performed. Thereby, even if a plurality of IC cards are presented, it is possible to select an IC card to be subjected to a ticket gate process according to a user's request.

  The first operation example can be implemented in combination with the second operation example or the third operation example. That is, as in the first operation example, the conditions for the automatic ticket checker to select the IC card or the ticket information are set in advance, and as in the second operation example or the third operation example, It is possible to provide means for the user to specify the IC card or ticket information to be used. Thereby, even when the user presents a plurality of IC cards, the ticket gate process according to the predetermined condition can be effectively performed, and the ticket gate process according to the request from the user is also performed. be able to.

  In this case, if there is no designation from the user, the automatic ticket gate 1 performs the ticket gate processing with the IC card or the ticket information selected according to the preset conditions, and the user performs the IC card or the ticket information. If it is specified, the ticket gate processing is performed based on the IC card or the ticket information specified by the user. For example, if the designation from the user is accepted only within a predetermined time, and the user does not designate within the predetermined time, the ticket gate processing is performed with the IC card or the ticket information selected according to the predetermined condition. If the user designates the ticket within a predetermined time, the ticket gate processing can be performed with the IC card or the ticket information designated by the user.

Next, the entrance process and the exit process as ticket gate processes in the automatic ticket gate 1 will be described in detail.
In automatic ticket gate systems such as railways, in order to prevent fraud, an operation mode is implemented in which entrance information written on a ticket by entrance processing is checked by exit processing. In such an operation mode, in the participation process, if there is entry information on the IC card presented by the user and the entry information is valid, the entry of the user is permitted. Further, if the entrance information cannot be read from the IC card presented by the user at the time of entry, or if the read entry information is invalid, the entry of the user is disabled. That is, in the operation mode as described above, in the entry process, it is necessary to read the entry information from the IC card that has been subjected to the entry process (the IC card in which the entry information is stored) and determine its validity.

  For this reason, in the automatic ticket gate system that allows ticket gate processing using a plurality of IC cards, it is possible to adopt an operation mode for determining whether or not participation is possible on condition that all IC cards presented at the time of entry in the participation processing are presented. . In this case, the user needs to present all IC cards used at the time of participation at the time of entry. In the operation mode in which all IC cards used at the time of entry are presented at the time of admission, in the admission process, the fact that there are multiple processes is stored in all the IC cards presented, and in the admission process, it is presented at the time of admission It is determined whether or not all IC cards are presented. That is, in the entry process, the validity of the entry information stored in the IC card presented at the time of entry is determined, and whether or not entry is possible is determined based on the stored contents of the IC card presented at the time of entry.

  In such an operation mode, if there is a shortage of IC cards presented at the time of entry in the entry process, the user is not allowed to enter, and all IC cards presented at the time of entry are presented by display or voice. A warning prompting you to do. Also, in the entry process, when all the IC cards presented at the time of entry are presented, the IC cards used for the entry process are selected from those IC cards according to the predetermined conditions as described above or designated by the user himself / herself. The selected IC card is subjected to processing such as fare removal, and participation processing is performed on all IC cards presented at the time of entry.

  In addition, in the automatic ticket gate system that enables ticket processing using a plurality of IC cards, an operation mode for determining whether or not participation is possible on condition that a plurality of IC cards including an IC card presented at the time of entry in the participation processing are presented. Is also possible. In this case, the user needs to present a plurality of IC cards including the IC card presented at the time of admission. In the operation mode in which participation determination is performed using a plurality of IC cards including the IC card presented at the time of entry, it is determined whether or not the IC card presented at entry is presented in the entry process. That is, in the entry process, the validity of the entry information stored in the IC card presented at the time of entry is judged, and the stored contents of the IC card presented at the entry and the stored contents of the IC card presented at the entry To determine whether or not to participate.

  Also, in such an operation mode, if the IC card presented at the time of entry is insufficient in the entry process, the user is not allowed to enter, and the IC card presented at the time of entry is presented by display or voice. You may make it perform the warning which prompts. In addition, in the participation process, when a plurality of IC cards including the IC card presented at the time of entry are presented, the entry process is performed according to the predetermined conditions as described above or designation by the user himself / herself. The IC card to be used is selected, processing such as fare removal is performed on the selected IC card, and participation processing is performed on the IC card presented at the time of admission.

Next, a fourth operation example as an example of the participation process will be described.
Here, as an example of the entry process, in an operation mode in which entry determination is performed using a plurality of IC cards including the IC card presented at the time of entry, a combination of IC cards or ticket information used for the entry process according to predetermined conditions What selects these combinations will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the fourth operation example.
As described above, the automatic ticket gate 1 for participation polls the IC card by the IC card reader / writer 3 in the standby state (step S71). A user who enters from the automatic ticket gate 1 in such a standby state has three IC cards (first IC card, second IC card, and third IC card) in the communication area of the IC card reader / writer 3. Present. Then, the three IC cards presented by the user are activated by radio waves transmitted from the IC card reader / writer 3 of the automatic ticket checker 1 and transmit response signals for polling.

  When the IC card reader / writer 3 receives response signals from a plurality of IC cards (first IC card, second IC card, and third IC card) presented by the user (step S72, YES), automatic The control unit 31 of the ticket checker 1 sequentially performs the first IC card authentication process and the second IC card authentication process (steps S73, S74, S75).

  If the first IC card, the second IC card, and the third IC card are successfully authenticated by the authentication process, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 performs the first IC card, the second IC card, and the second IC card. The reading process of reading the ticket information and the entrance information as ticket gate information from the IC card 3 is performed (steps S76, S77, S78).

  When information is read from the first IC card, the second IC card, and the third IC card by this reading process, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket checker 1 performs the entry process on the IC card (the user enters The presence or absence of an IC card (sometimes presented) is confirmed (step S79). This confirmation is a process of determining whether or not the entrance information can be read from the IC card presented by the user and determining whether or not the read entrance information is valid.

  When it is confirmed that there is an IC card that has been subjected to the entrance process by the confirmation process as described above, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 includes all the IC cards that have been subjected to the entrance process according to a predetermined condition. From the ticket information read from the IC card, the ticket information used for participation determination or a combination of ticket information is selected (step S80). When the ticket information or the combination of ticket information is selected, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 determines whether or not the user can pass based on the selected ticket information or the combination of tickets (step S81). .

  When it is determined whether or not the user is allowed to pass, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 performs a writing process of writing information to an IC card in which the ticket information used for entry determination is stored based on the determination result. This is performed (step S82). For example, when it is determined that the user is allowed to pass, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 rewrites the ticket information such as rewriting of the remaining amount information according to the fare settlement for the selected IC card. The entry information is written in the IC card in which the entry information is stored.

  Further, the control unit 31 of the automatic ticket gate 1 performs a writing process based on the determination result for each IC card, and when it is determined that the vehicle can pass, the door opening / closing mechanism 37 performs the door 6 as a traffic control process. Is opened and a guidance display is made on the guidance display unit 5 indicating that the vehicle is allowed to pass. When it is determined that the vehicle cannot pass, the door 6 is closed by the door opening / closing mechanism 37 as a traffic control process. 5 is displayed as a guide to the effect that traffic is impossible.

  In the fourth operation example, the case where the ticket information or the combination of the ticket information used for the entry determination is selected based on the predetermined condition as described in the first operation example is described. It is also possible to apply to the participation process as the ticket gate process described in the operation example or the third operation example. That is, in the fourth operation example, the user may specify the ticket information or the combination of ticket information used for participation determination as in the second operation example or the third operation example. .

  As described above, in the automatic ticket gate of the fourth operation example, when the user presents a plurality of IC cards, it is determined whether or not an IC card that has been subjected to valid input processing is included. If an IC card that has been subjected to entry processing is included, the IC card that stores the ticket information used for entry determination is selected from a plurality of presented IC cards, and recorded on the selected IC card. The user's passage determination is made based on the existing ticket information. Thereby, even if a plurality of IC cards are presented, it is possible to determine the validity of the entrance process. Furthermore, it is possible to use an IC card that is not presented in the entry process in the entry process.

Next, a case where a plurality of IC cards are processed by the automatic ticket gate 1 will be described.
When processing a plurality of IC cards with the automatic ticket gate 1, it is necessary to determine whether or not the presented IC cards belong to the same person. For example, when an insufficient IC card is presented later, or when a specific IC card is presented again as in the third operation example, the IC card presented later is presented first. It must be accurately determined whether or not it was presented by the same person.

  Here, in order to determine whether or not the IC card is presented by the same person, the person who presented the IC card based on the detection results of the human detection sensors 11 to 17 and 21 to 26 is determined. The case where the person who presented the IC card is determined based on the information read from the IC card will be described.

First, the case where the person who presented the IC card is determined based on the detection results of the human detection sensors 11-17 and 21-26 will be described.
The human detection sensors 11 to 17 and 21 to 26 are provided at various places of the automatic ticket gate 1 as described above. For this reason, the said control part 31 can judge the position of the person in the channel | path which the automatic ticket gate 1 forms based on the detection result of each human detection sensor 11-17, 21-26. . Therefore, the control unit 31 determines the position of each user based on the detection results of the human detection sensors 11-17, 21-26, and which user the IC card presents based on the determined position of the person. Judge whether it is a thing.

  That is, the control unit 31 monitors the position of the user of the first presented IC card based on the detection results of the human detection sensors 11 to 17 and 21 to 26, and the presented IC card is received by the same person. It is determined whether or not it is presented. Therefore, when the user who presented the IC card exits the passage or exits from a predetermined area in the passage, the control unit 31 determines that the next presented IC card is the next user (new usage). It is determined that it was presented. In addition, when the user who presented the IC card stays in the passage or in a predetermined area in the passage, the control unit 31 uses the IC card that has been presented first. It is determined that the person is the same person.

  For example, if a user who has a plurality of IC cards as SF cards does not have enough remaining money in the presented first IC card, the user remains in a predetermined position in the aisle and continues to the second IC card. Present. In such a case, if the user who presented the first IC card stays in the passage or a predetermined area in the passage, the second IC card presented next is the first IC card. It is judged that it was presented by the same person as the user who presented For this reason, the shortage of the remaining amount of the first IC card is settled by the second IC card, and passage of the user is permitted. If the user who presented the first IC card has left the passage or a predetermined area in the passage, the second IC card presented next presents the first IC card. It is judged that it was presented by a person other than the user who made it. For this reason, the shortage of the remaining amount of the first IC card is not settled by the second IC card, and the user cannot pass.

  As described above, when a plurality of IC cards are presented by determining whether or not the user who presented the IC card is the same person based on the detection results of the human detection sensors 11 to 17 and 21 to 26, Alternatively, even when a plurality of IC cards are presented at time intervals, the IC cards presented by each user can be distinguished based on the position of each user, and the IC cards of different users It is possible to prevent the traffic determination from being performed in combination.

Next, the case where the person who presented the IC card is determined based on the information read from the IC card will be described.
In order to determine whether or not a plurality of IC cards belong to the same person based on information stored in the IC card (information read from the IC card), a plurality of IC cards possessed by each user are stored in the plurality of IC cards. Information for associating them needs to be stored. As information for associating such a plurality of IC cards, personal information such as identification information indicating the name and the owner can be used. Here, it is assumed that personal information is stored in at least a plurality of IC cards.

  For example, in an IC card used as a commuter pass, personal information for specifying a user of the commuter pass is stored in addition to information such as a valid section and an expiration date. Also, personal information for specifying the owner may be stored in an IC card used as an SF card. There are two types of operation of IC cards as SF cards: one that does not store personal information (unnamed) and one that does not store personal information (nameless). Even if an unsigned type is dropped or misplaced, it is unlikely that the SF card will be returned to the user. There is a high possibility that the SF card will be returned to the user.

  Here, it is assumed that personal information such as name is stored in all IC cards used in combination. In this case, the control unit 31 can determine the user of each IC card based on personal information such as names read from a plurality of IC cards, and determines whether or not the presented IC cards belong to the same person. Easy to judge. As described above, when determining the relevance of a plurality of IC cards based on personal information, a plurality of processes are not performed for IC cards whose information such as the read personal information does not match.

  That is, an IC card that does not store information such as personal information for determining whether or not the person is the same, or an IC card that cannot read information such as personal information for determining whether or not the person is the same person As for the card, the traffic judgment is not performed in combination with other IC cards. Thereby, even when a plurality of persons presents an IC card or when a plurality of IC cards are presented at intervals, it is possible to accurately distinguish each user's IC card, which is different. It is possible to prevent the traffic determination from being made with the combination of the user's IC cards.

Further, as information for associating a plurality of IC cards, the ID number of each IC card may be stored in association with each IC card.
For example, when issuing the second and subsequent IC cards, the mutual ID numbers are stored in both the IC card already owned by the user and the newly issued IC card. Is possible. That is, when issuing the second or more IC cards, the ID numbers of the respective IC cards may be stored in all the IC cards. Further, the ID numbers of all the IC cards that may be used in combination may be stored in one IC card (an IC card that must be used when a plurality of combinations are used). In the former case, a plurality of IC cards can be associated with each other in any combination, and in the latter case, all the information associated with the information read from the IC card storing the ID numbers of all the IC cards. Can be easily identified.

  In this way, when determining the relevance of a plurality of IC cards based on the ID number, a plurality of processes are not performed for IC cards having ID numbers that are not associated. That is, for an IC card in which the associated ID number is not stored or an IC card in which the associated ID number cannot be read, only the IC card in which the associated ID number can be read without performing the pass determination in combination. , Make a traffic judgment in combination. Thereby, even when a plurality of persons presents an IC card or when a plurality of IC cards are presented at intervals, it is possible to accurately distinguish each user's IC card, which is different. It is possible to prevent the traffic determination from being made with the combination of the user's IC cards.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where an IC card capable of wireless data communication is used for the ticket check process in the automatic ticket checker 1 is described. However, the above-described embodiment includes a memory for storing ticket information, Any wireless communication device having a function of performing wireless communication with the automatic ticket checker 1 can be similarly implemented. For example, the above embodiment can be similarly applied even to a wireless communication device such as a mobile phone or a portable information terminal device having a wireless communication function with the automatic ticket gate 1.

The external view which shows the external structure of the automatic ticket gate which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of an automatic ticket gate. The block diagram which shows the structural example of a wireless card reader / writer. The block diagram which shows the structural example in an IC card. The flowchart for demonstrating the 1st operation example as a ticket gate process. The flowchart for demonstrating the 2nd operation example as a ticket gate process. The figure which shows the example of a display of the display part which concerns on a 2nd operation example. The figure which shows the example of a display of the display part which concerns on a 2nd operation example. The flowchart for demonstrating the 3rd operation example as a ticket gate process. The figure which shows the example of a display which concerns on a 3rd operation example. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the 4th operation example.

Explanation of symbols

  C: IC card (wireless communication device), 1 ... automatic ticket gate, 3 ... IC card reader / writer, 4 ... display unit, 5 ... guidance display unit, 6 ... door, 11-17, 21-26 ... human detection sensor, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 31 ... Control part, 34 ... Data memory, 37 ... Door opening / closing mechanism, 41 ... Control part, 42 ... Memory, 43 ... Interface, 44 ... Transmission / reception circuit, 45 ... Antenna, 51 ... CPU, 54 ... Non-volatile memory, 55 ... Transmission / reception circuit, 56 ... antenna, 71, 72, 73, 74 ... designating button

Claims (9)

Reading means for reading information stored in all wireless communication devices presented by the user;
A selecting means for selecting a wireless communication device in which the ticket information to be used is stored in accordance with a preset condition from the wireless communication devices from which the ticket information is read by the reading means;
A passage determination unit that determines whether or not the user is allowed to pass based on the ticket information of the wireless communication device selected by the selection unit;
A traffic control means for controlling the traffic of the user according to the pass / fail judgment by the traffic determination means;
A document that writes information based on the determination result by the traffic determination unit to the wireless communication device in which the ticket information selected by the selection unit is stored when the traffic determination unit determines to permit the user's traffic Including
An automatic ticket gate characterized by comprising: The preset condition is a condition that the fare is the cheapest, and the selection means has the ticket information that provides the lowest fare from a plurality of ticket information read from each wireless communication device by the reading means. Select a stored wireless communication device,
The automatic ticket gate according to claim 1, wherein: Reading means for reading information stored in all wireless communication devices presented by the user;
Selecting means for selecting a wireless communication device in which the ticket information to be used is stored based on the designation of the user from among the wireless communication devices in which the ticket information is read by the reading means;
A passage determination unit that determines whether or not the user is allowed to pass based on the ticket information of the wireless communication device selected by the selection unit;
A traffic control means for controlling the traffic of the user according to the pass / fail judgment by the traffic determination means;
A document for writing information based on the determination result by the traffic determination unit to the wireless communication device in which the ticket information selected by the selection unit is stored when the traffic determination unit determines to control the user's traffic Including
An automatic ticket gate characterized by comprising: The selection means selects a wireless communication device based on an instruction input to an operation button corresponding to each wireless communication device that has read the ticket information by the reading means.
The automatic ticket gate according to claim 3, wherein The selection means selects a wireless communication device presented again by the user from among the wireless communication devices that have read the ticket information by the reading means.
The automatic ticket gate according to claim 3, wherein Furthermore, it has a judging means for judging whether or not there is a wireless communication device that has been subjected to effective entrance processing based on information read from each wireless communication device by the reading means,
The passage control means further disallows the passage of the user when the judgment means judges that there is no wireless communication device that has been subjected to effective entrance processing.
The automatic ticket gate according to claim 1 or 3, wherein Furthermore, the wireless communication device has a determination means for determining whether or not the presented wireless communication device is presented by the same user,
The selection means selects a wireless communication device from wireless communication devices determined by the determination means to be the same user;
The automatic ticket gate according to claim 1 or 3, wherein Furthermore, it has a detecting means for detecting the position of a human,
The determining means determines whether or not the wireless communication device presented based on the position of the person detected by the detecting means is presented by the same user;
8. The automatic ticket gate according to claim 7, wherein The determination unit determines whether the wireless communication device presented based on the information read from each wireless communication device by the reading unit is presented by the same user;
8. The automatic ticket gate according to claim 7, wherein

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