JP2007058446A - Information processing system and method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve convenience for the user of a store in a station yard. <P>SOLUTION: While all use history information stored in a portable device carried by a user is 0 before a user enters a ticket barrier, the value of an entry flag of the use history information of the portable device is set as 1 by a ticket examination device connected to a signal electrode buried in the floor of a ticket barrier after the user enters the ticket barrier, and the value of a reduction flag is set as a value(0 or 1) corresponding to a commutation ticket information owned by the portable device. Furthermore, the value of a store flag of the use history information of the portable device is set as 1 by a transmitter/receiver connected to the signal electrode buried in the floor in the store after using a store installed inside the ticket barrier. When the user leaves the ticket barrier, the ticket examination device performs charge settlement according to the use history information of the portable device after using the store. This invention may be applied to a fare adjustment processing system in a station yard such as a railroad. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing system and method, and more particularly, to an information processing system and method that can improve the convenience of a user not only for the purpose of movement, but also for use only at a store in a station premises or the like. About.

  Conventionally, in a communication system including a transmission device, a communication medium, and a reception device, a physical communication signal transmission path for transmitting a communication signal and a reference point for determining a difference in height of the communication signal are received by the transmission device. Communication is performed by providing a physical reference point path different from the communication signal transmission path for sharing between apparatuses.

  For example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 describe communication technology using a human body as a communication medium, and in any method, in addition to using the human body as a first communication path, the electrodes between the earth and space Direct electrostatic coupling between each other is provided as the second communication path, and the entire communication path including the first communication path and the second communication path forms a closed circuit.

  However, in such a communication system, two communication paths, that is, a communication signal transmission path and a reference point path (first communication path and second communication path) are provided as a closed circuit between the transmission apparatus and the reception apparatus. Although it is necessary, since both routes are different, it has been feared that it is necessary to make these two routes compatible with each other, which may restrict the use environment for communication.

  For example, since the strength of electrostatic coupling between the transmission device and the reception device in the reference point path depends on the distance between the apparatuses, the stability of the path varies depending on the distance. That is, in this case, the stability of communication may depend on the distance between the transmission device and the reception device. Also, the stability of communication may change due to the presence of a shield or the like between the transmission device and the reception device.

  Therefore, in the communication method in which the two paths of the communication signal transmission path and the reference point path are formed as a closed circuit, it is difficult to perform stable communication because the use environment is large and affects the stability of communication.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-229357 Japanese National Patent Publication No. 11-509380

  As described above, although communication technology using a human body as a communication medium has not been established, application to various fields is currently being studied for its usage.

  On the other hand, in recent years, there has been an increasing trend to convert train tickets and commuter passes into IC cards, making it possible to shop with these IC cards (for example, Suica (registered trademark)). It is coming. In other words, the IC card is used for entrance / exit management and shopping at a store in the station (outside the station).

  However, with this IC card, entry / exit management and use at a store are completely separated. For example, even when a store in a station wants to use, it pays an entrance fee. There was a need.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and applies a communication technique using a human body as a communication medium, which will be put to practical use in the future, to the settlement of the usage fee in the station premises. It can be used.

  An information processing system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first information processing device installed at a ticket gate of a station, a predetermined position in a facility on a station premises that can be used by entering from the ticket gate, or a train An information processing system including a second information processing apparatus installed at a predetermined position in the vehicle, wherein the first information processing apparatus is a communication terminal worn by a person passing through the ticket gate The communication terminal communicates with the communication terminal using a dielectric including a human body as a communication medium, performs flag processing according to entrance / exit of the ticket gate, and the communication terminal according to a flag set in the communication terminal The second information processing device includes the communication terminal worn by a person who has entered the predetermined position, and includes a billing settlement unit that performs billing settlement on the electronic money information recorded in Communicating via the communication medium, and a use flag setting means for setting a flag indicating the use of the facility or train corresponding to the predetermined position in the communication terminal.

  The billing settlement means communicates with the communication terminal worn by a person entering the ticket gate, and is recorded in the communication terminal with an entrance flag setting means for setting a flag indicating the entrance to the communication terminal. When the predetermined fee is reduced from the electronic money information recorded in the communication terminal according to the regular ticket information that is being used, a reduction is made to communicate with the communication terminal and set a flag indicating that the communication terminal has been reduced The flag setting means communicates with the communication terminal worn by the person participating in the ticket gate, and according to the flag set in the communication terminal, the electronic money information recorded in the communication terminal Thus, it is possible to provide fee settlement processing means for settlement of the fee for performing the billing settlement.

  The second information processing apparatus is installed at a predetermined position in the store on the station premises, and the use flag setting means communicates with the communication terminal and sets a flag indicating use of the store on the communication terminal can do.

  The second information processing apparatus is installed at a predetermined position in the platform within the station premises, and the use flag setting means communicates with the communication terminal and sets a flag indicating the use of the platform in the communication terminal can do.

  The second information processing apparatus is installed at a predetermined position in the train vehicle, and the use flag setting means communicates with the communication terminal and sets a flag indicating use of the train on the communication terminal. Can do.

  The second information processing apparatus includes station information acquisition means for acquiring information on a station where the train has arrived, the communication terminal worn by a person who has entered the predetermined position, and the communication medium. Communication information, and further includes usage information recording means for recording the station information acquired by the station information acquisition means as usage information in the communication terminal, and the billing settlement means of the first information processing apparatus comprises: Depending on the flag set in the communication terminal and the usage information recorded in the communication terminal, billing settlement can be performed on the electronic money information recorded in the communication terminal.

  An information processing method according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first information processing device installed at a ticket gate of a station, a predetermined position in a station premises that can be used by entering from the ticket gate, or a predetermined information in a train. An information processing method of an information processing system comprising a second information processing device installed at a position, wherein the first information processing device is a communication terminal worn by a person who passes through the ticket gate, Communicate with the communication terminal as a communication medium, and perform flag processing according to entrance / exit of the ticket gate, and record in the communication terminal according to the flag set in the communication terminal The communication terminal includes a charging / settling step for performing charging / settlement on the electronic money information that has been placed, and is attached to a person who has entered the predetermined position in the second information processing apparatus When, and a use flag setting step of the communicating through a communications medium, a flag indicating the use of the facility or train corresponding to the predetermined position in the communication terminal.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the first information processing device installed at a ticket gate of a station is a communication terminal worn by a person passing through the ticket gate, and a dielectric including a human body is used as a communication medium. The electronic money information recorded in the communication terminal is communicated with the communication terminal to be communicated, and flag processing is performed according to the entrance and exit of the ticket gate, and according to the flag set in the communication terminal. On the other hand, billing settlement is performed. In addition, a second information processing device installed at a predetermined position in a station premises that can be used by entering from the ticket gate or at a predetermined position in a train is worn by a person who has entered the predetermined position. The communication terminal communicates with the communication terminal via the communication medium, and a flag indicating use of a facility or a train corresponding to the predetermined position is set in the communication terminal.

  The network is a mechanism in which at least two devices are connected and information can be transmitted from one device to another device. Devices that communicate via a network may be independent devices, or may be internal blocks that constitute one device.

  The communication is not only wireless communication and wired communication, but also communication in which wireless communication and wired communication are mixed, that is, wireless communication is performed in one section and wired communication is performed in another section. May be. Further, communication from one device to another device may be performed by wired communication, and communication from another device to one device may be performed by wireless communication.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to achieve convenience for users such as a store in a station. Thereby, activation of a station can be aimed at.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. Correspondences between constituent elements described in the claims and specific examples in the embodiments of the present invention are exemplified as follows. This description is to confirm that specific examples supporting the invention described in the claims are described in the embodiments of the invention. Accordingly, although there are specific examples that are described in the embodiment of the invention but are not described here as corresponding to the configuration requirements, the specific examples are not included in the configuration. It does not mean that it does not correspond to a requirement. On the contrary, even if a specific example is described here as corresponding to a configuration requirement, this means that the specific example does not correspond to a configuration requirement other than the configuration requirement. not.

  Further, this description does not mean that all the inventions corresponding to the specific examples described in the embodiments of the invention are described in the claims. In other words, this description is an invention corresponding to the specific example described in the embodiment of the invention, and the existence of an invention not described in the claims of this application, that is, in the future, a divisional application will be made. Nor does it deny the existence of an invention added by amendment.

  An information processing system according to one aspect of the present invention (for example, the automatic ticket checkout system in FIG. 9) includes a first information processing apparatus (for example, a ticket check apparatus 1003 in FIG. 9) installed at a ticket gate at a station, and the ticket gate. A second information processing device (for example, the transmission / reception devices 1151-1 to 1151-1 in FIG. 9) installed at a predetermined position in a facility within a station premises that can be used by entering from a gate, or a predetermined position in a train vehicle. 1151-3), the first information processing apparatus is a communication terminal (for example, FIG. 9) worn by a person (for example, the customer 1001 in FIG. 9) passing through the ticket gate. A portable device 1002), communicating with the communication terminal using a dielectric including a human body as a communication medium, performing flag processing according to entrance and exit of the ticket gate, and the communication terminal In accordance with a set flag, the second information processing unit includes a billing settlement unit (for example, the control unit 1355 in FIG. 11) that performs billing settlement on the electronic money information recorded in the communication terminal. The apparatus communicates with the communication terminal worn by a person who has entered the predetermined position via the communication medium, and indicates a flag indicating the use of a facility or a train corresponding to the predetermined position to the communication terminal. Usage flag setting means for setting (for example, usage flag setting unit 1473 in FIG. 14).

  The billing settlement means communicates with the communication terminal worn by the person who enters the ticket gate, and enters an entry flag setting means for setting a flag indicating the entrance to the communication terminal (for example, the entrance flag in FIG. 12). A setting unit 1375), and when the predetermined fee is reduced from the electronic money information recorded in the communication terminal according to the regular ticket information recorded in the communication terminal, the communication with the communication terminal, The communication terminal communicates with a reduction flag setting means (for example, a reduction flag setting unit 1376 in FIG. 12) for setting a flag indicating that the amount has been reduced, and the communication terminal worn by a person who participates in the ticket gate. Charge adjustment processing means (for example, charge adjustment fee for payment settlement for electronic money information recorded in the communication terminal in accordance with a flag set in the terminal) It can comprise a fee settlement unit 1377 of FIG. 12).

  The second information processing apparatus (for example, the transmission / reception apparatus 1151-1 in FIG. 9) is installed at a predetermined position in the store within the station, and the use flag setting means communicates with the communication terminal, A flag indicating the use of the store (for example, a store flag whose value in FIG. 18 is 1 (on)) can be set in the communication terminal.

  The second information processing apparatus (for example, the transmission / reception apparatus 1151-2 in FIG. 9) is installed at a predetermined position in the platform within the station premises, and the use flag setting means communicates with the communication terminal, A flag indicating use of the platform (for example, a see-off flag having a value of 1 (on) in FIG. 19) can be set in the communication terminal.

  The second information processing apparatus (for example, the transmission / reception apparatus 1151-3 in FIG. 9) is installed at a predetermined position in the train vehicle, and the use flag setting means communicates with the communication terminal, and the communication A flag indicating the use of a train (for example, a boarding flag having a value of 1 (on) in FIG. 21) can be set on the terminal.

  The second information processing device (for example, the transmission / reception device 1151-3 in FIG. 9) includes a station information acquisition unit (for example, the information reception unit 1485 in FIG. 15) that acquires information on a station where the train has arrived. The station information acquired by the station information acquisition means is communicated with the communication terminal worn by a person who has entered a predetermined position via the communication medium, and the use information (for example, the passage of FIG. 21). Use information recording means (for example, passing station information recording unit 1484 in FIG. 15) to be recorded in the communication terminal as station information), and the billing settlement means of the first information processing apparatus is connected to the communication terminal. In accordance with the set flag and the usage information recorded in the communication terminal, billing settlement can be performed on the electronic money information recorded in the communication terminal.

  An information processing method according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first information processing device installed at a ticket gate of a station, a predetermined position in a station premises that can be used by entering from the ticket gate, or a predetermined information in a train. An information processing method of an information processing system comprising a second information processing device installed at a position, wherein the first information processing device is a communication terminal worn by a person who passes through the ticket gate, Communicate with the communication terminal as a communication medium, and perform flag processing according to entrance / exit of the ticket gate, and record in the communication terminal according to the flag set in the communication terminal Including a billing settlement step (for example, step S107 and step S110 in FIG. 22) for performing billing settlement on the electronic money information that has been added, And communicating with the communication terminal worn by the person who entered the predetermined position via the communication medium, and setting a flag indicating the use of the facility or train corresponding to the predetermined position on the communication terminal Use flag setting step (for example, step S164 in FIG. 24).

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, wireless communication used in the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example according to an embodiment of a communication system to which the present invention is applied.

  In FIG. 1, the communication system 100 includes a transmission device 110, a reception device 120, and a communication medium 130, and the transmission device 110 and the reception device 120 transmit and receive signals via the communication medium 130. That is, in the communication system 100, the signal transmitted from the transmission device 110 is transmitted via the communication medium 130 and received by the reception device 120.

  The transmission device 110 includes a transmission signal electrode 111, a transmission reference electrode 112, and a transmission unit 113. The transmission signal electrode 111 is an electrode for transmitting a signal to be transmitted via the communication medium 130, and is more communication medium than the transmission reference electrode 112 which is an electrode for obtaining a reference point for determining a difference in level of the signal. 130 is provided so that electrostatic coupling is strong. The transmission unit 113 is provided between the transmission signal electrode 111 and the transmission reference electrode 112, and gives an electric signal (potential difference) to be transmitted to the reception device 120 between these electrodes.

  The reception device 120 includes a reception signal electrode 121, a reception reference electrode 122, and a reception unit 123. The reception signal electrode 121 is an electrode for receiving a signal transmitted via the communication medium 130 and is more communicated than the reception reference electrode 122 which is an electrode for obtaining a reference point for determining a difference in level of the signal. It is provided so that electrostatic coupling is strong with respect to the medium 130. The reception unit 123 is provided between the reception signal electrode 121 and the reception reference electrode 122, converts an electric signal (potential difference) generated between these electrodes into a desired electric signal, and is transmitted by the transmission unit 113 of the transmission device 110. Restore the generated electrical signal.

  The communication medium 130 is made of a substance having physical characteristics capable of transmitting an electrical signal, such as a conductor or a dielectric. For example, the communication medium 130 is composed of a conductor represented by metal (for example, copper, iron, aluminum, or the like). Further, for example, the communication medium 130 is composed of an electrolytic solution such as pure water, rubber, glass, or saline, or a dielectric such as a living body that is a complex thereof. The communication medium 130 may have any shape, for example, an arbitrary shape such as a linear shape, a plate shape, a spherical shape, a prismatic shape, or a cylindrical shape.

  In such a communication system 100, first, the relationship between each electrode and the communication medium or the space around the apparatus will be described. In the following, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the communication medium 130 is a complete conductor. Further, it is assumed that there is a space between the transmission signal electrode 111 and the communication medium 130 and between the reception signal electrode 121 and the communication medium 130 and there is no electrical coupling. That is, a capacitance is formed between the transmission signal electrode 111 or the reception signal electrode 121 and the communication medium 130.

  The transmission reference electrode 112 is provided so as to face the space around the transmission device 110, and the reception reference electrode 122 is provided so as to face the space around the reception device 120. Generally, when a conductor exists in a space, a capacitance is formed in a space near the surface of the conductor. For example, when the shape of the conductor is a sphere having a radius r [m], the capacitance C [F] is obtained as in the following formula (1).

  In the formula (1), π represents a circumference ratio. Further, ε represents a dielectric constant of a medium surrounding the conductor, and is obtained as in the following formula (2).

  However, in Formula (2), ε0 indicates a dielectric constant in a vacuum and is 8.854 × 10 −12 [F / m]. Further, εr represents a relative dielectric constant, and represents a ratio to a vacuum dielectric constant ε0.

  As shown in the above formula (1), the larger the radius r, the larger the capacitance C. In addition, although the magnitude | size of the electrostatic capacitance C of a conductor of complicated shape other than a sphere cannot be expressed simply like Formula (1) mentioned above, it changes according to the magnitude | size of the surface area of the conductor. It is clear to do.

  As described above, the transmission reference electrode 112 forms a capacitance with respect to the space around the transmission device 110, and the reception reference electrode 122 forms a capacitance with respect to the space around the reception device 120. That is, when viewed from the virtual infinity point outside the transmission device 110 and the reception device 120, the potentials of the transmission reference electrode 112 and the reception reference electrode 122 are fixed and hardly change.

  Next, the principle of the communication mechanism in the communication system 100 will be described. In the following description, a capacitor may be simply expressed as a capacitance for convenience of explanation or from the context, etc., but these are consents.

  In the following description, it is assumed that the transmission device 110 and the reception device 120 in FIG. 1 are arranged so as to maintain a sufficient distance between the devices, and the mutual influence can be ignored. Further, in the transmission device 110, the transmission signal electrode 111 is electrostatically coupled only to the communication medium 130, and the transmission reference electrode 112 is placed at a sufficient distance from the transmission signal electrode 111, and the mutual influence can be ignored (electrostatic). Shall not be combined). Similarly, in the receiving device 120, the reception signal electrode 121 is electrostatically coupled only with the communication medium 130, and the reception reference electrode 122 is sufficiently spaced from the reception signal electrode 121, and the mutual influence can be ignored (static). Shall not be electrocoupled). Furthermore, in practice, the transmission signal electrode 111, the reception signal electrode 121, and the communication medium 130 also have capacitance to the space as long as they are arranged in the space, but here, for convenience of explanation. , They can be ignored.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the communication system 100 of FIG. 1 with an equivalent circuit. The communication system 200 is an equivalent circuit of the communication system 100 and is substantially equivalent to the communication system 100.

  That is, the communication system 200 includes a transmission device 210, a reception device 220, and a connection line 230. The transmission device 210 corresponds to the transmission device 110 of the communication system 100 shown in FIG. Corresponds to the receiving device 120 of the communication system 100 shown in FIG. 1, and the connection line 230 corresponds to the communication medium 130 of the communication system 100 shown in FIG.

  In the transmission device 210 of FIG. 2, the signal source 213-1 and the ground point 213-2 correspond to the transmission unit 113 of FIG. The signal source 213-1 generates a sine wave having a specific period ω × t [rad] as a transmission signal. Here, t [s] indicates time. Further, ω [rad / s] represents an angular frequency and can be expressed as the following equation (3).

  In Expression (3), π represents a circular ratio, and f [Hz] represents a frequency of a signal generated by the signal source 213-1. The ground point 213-2 is a point connected to the circuit ground in the transmission device 210. That is, one of the terminals of the signal source 213-1 is set to a predetermined reference potential of a circuit in the transmission device 210.

  Cte 214 is a capacitor and represents the capacitance between the transmission signal electrode 111 and the communication medium 130 of FIG. That is, the Cte 214 is provided between the terminal on the opposite side of the ground point 213-2 of the signal source 213-1 and the connection line 230. Further, Ctg 215 is a capacitor and represents the capacitance with respect to the space of the transmission reference electrode 112 in FIG. The Ctg 215 is provided between a terminal on the ground point 213-2 side of the signal source 213-1 and a ground point 216 that indicates an infinite point (virtual point) with respect to the transmitter 110 in space. .

  In the receiving device 220 of FIG. 2, Rr 223-1, detector 223-2, and ground point 223-3 correspond to the receiving unit 123 of FIG. Rr 223-1 is a load resistor (reception load) for extracting a received signal, and a detector 223-2 configured by an amplifier detects and amplifies the potential difference between the terminals on both sides of the Rr 223-1. The ground point 223-3 is a point connected to the circuit ground in the receiving device 220. That is, one of the terminals of Rr 223-1 (one of the input terminals of the detector 223-2) is set to a predetermined reference potential of the circuit in the receiving device 220.

  The detector 223-2 may further have other functions such as demodulating the detected modulated signal and decoding encoded information included in the detected signal. Good.

  Cre 224 is a capacitor and represents the capacitance between the reception signal electrode 121 and the communication medium 130 of FIG. That is, Cre 224 is provided between the terminal of Rr 223-1 opposite to the ground point 223-3 and the connection line 230. Crg 225 is a capacitor and represents the capacitance with respect to the space of the reception reference electrode 122 in FIG. Crg 225 is provided between a terminal on the ground point 223-3 side of Rr 223-1 and a ground point 226 indicating a point at infinity (virtual point) with respect to the receiving device 120 in space.

  The connection line 230 represents the communication medium 130 that is a perfect conductor. In the communication system 200 of FIG. 2, Ctg 215 and Crg 225 are expressed as being electrically connected to each other via a ground point 216 and a ground point 226 on an equivalent circuit. These do not need to be electrically connected to each other, and each of them only needs to form a capacitance with respect to the space around the transmitter 210 or the receiver 220. That is, the ground point 216 and the ground point 226 do not need to be electrically connected, and may be independent from each other.

  If there is a conductor, a capacitance proportional to the size of the surface area is always formed in the surrounding space. That is, for example, the transmission device 210 and the reception device 220 may be any distance from each other. For example, when the communication medium 130 of FIG. 1 is a perfect conductor, the conductivity of the connection line 230 can be regarded as infinite, so the length of the connection line 230 does not affect communication. If the communication medium 130 is a conductor having sufficient conductivity, the distance between the transmission device and the reception device does not affect the stability of communication in practice.

  In the communication system 200, a circuit including a signal source 213-1, Rr 223-1, Cte 214, Ctg 215, Cre 224, and Crg 225 is formed. The combined capacitance Cx of the four capacitors connected in series (Cte214, Ctg215, Cre224, and Crg225) can be expressed by the following equation (4).

  Further, the sine wave vt (t) generated by the signal source 213-1 is expressed as the following equation (5).

  Here, Vm [V] represents the maximum amplitude voltage of the signal source voltage, and θ [rad] represents the initial phase angle. That is, the effective value Vtrms [V] of the voltage from the signal source 213-1 can be obtained as in the following equation (6).

  The synthetic impedance Z in the entire circuit can be obtained as in the following equation (7).

  That is, the effective value Vrrms of the voltage generated at both ends of Rr 223-1 can be obtained as shown in Expression (8).

  Therefore, as shown in the equation (8), as the resistance value of Rr 223-1 is larger, the capacitance Cx is larger, and the frequency f [Hz] of the signal source 213-1 is higher, 1 / (( 2 × π × f × Cx) 2) is reduced, and a larger signal can be generated at both ends of Rr 223-1.

  For example, the effective value Vtrms of the voltage by the signal source 213-1 of the transmission apparatus 210 is fixed to 2 [V], and the frequency f of the signal generated by the signal source 213-1 is 1 [MHz], 10 [MHz], or 100 [MHz], the resistance value of Rr 223-1 is 10 K [Ω], 100 K [Ω], or 1 M [Ω], and the capacitance Cx of the entire circuit is 0.1 [pF], 1 [pF], Alternatively, the calculation result of the effective value Vrrms of the voltage generated at both ends of Rr 223-1 when 10 [pF] is obtained is as shown in Table 250 shown in FIG.

  As shown in Table 250, when the other conditions are the same, the calculation result of the effective value Vrrms is larger when the frequency f is 10 [MHz] than when the frequency f is 1 [MHz], and is a reception load. The resistance value of Rr223-1 is larger when it is 1M [Ω] than when it is 10K [Ω], and is larger when the capacitance Cx is 10 [pF] than when it is 0.1 [pF]. Takes a value. That is, the larger the value of the frequency f, the resistance value of Rr 223-1, and the capacitance Cx, the larger effective value Vrrms can be obtained.

  Further, it can be seen from Table 250 that an electrical signal is generated in Rr 223-1 even with a capacitance of picofarad or less. That is, when the signal level of the transmitted signal is very small, communication can be performed by amplifying the signal detected by the detector 223-2 of the receiving device 220.

  From the above results, as a basic principle, it is possible to transfer a signal from the transmission device to the reception device by using the capacitance formed with the space.

  The capacitance with respect to the space of the transmission reference electrode and the reception reference electrode described above can be formed if there is a space at the position of each electrode. Therefore, if the transmission signal electrode and the reception signal electrode described above are coupled by a communication medium, the transmission device and the reception device described above can obtain communication stability without depending on the distance between each other.

  Next, the influence on communication due to the distance between the transmission device and the reception device will be described. As described above, according to the principle of the present invention, if a sufficient capacitance can be formed in the space between the transmission reference electrode and the reception reference electrode, a path by the ground in the vicinity between the transmission / reception device and other electrical It does not require a path and does not depend on the distance between the transmission signal electrode and the reception signal electrode. Therefore, for example, as in the communication system 700 shown in FIG. 4, the transmission device 710 and the reception device 720 are placed at a long distance, and the transmission signal electrode 711 and the reception signal are transmitted by the communication medium 730 having sufficient conductivity or dielectric property. Communication is possible by electrostatically coupling the electrode 721. At this time, the transmission reference electrode 712 is electrostatically coupled to a space outside the transmission device 710, and the reception reference electrode 722 is electrostatically coupled to a space outside the reception device 720. Therefore, the transmission reference electrode 712 and the reception reference electrode 722 do not need to be electrostatically coupled to each other. However, as the communication medium 730 becomes longer and larger, the capacitance with respect to the space also increases. Therefore, it is necessary to consider these when determining each parameter.

  4 is a system corresponding to the communication system 100 in FIG. 1. The transmission device 710 corresponds to the transmission device 110, the reception device 720 corresponds to the reception device 120, and the communication medium 730 is a communication device. This corresponds to the medium 130.

  In the transmission device 710, the transmission signal electrode 711, the transmission reference electrode 712, and the signal source 713-1 correspond to the transmission signal electrode 111, the transmission reference electrode 112, and the transmission unit 113 (or a part thereof), respectively. Similarly, in the reception device 720, the reception signal electrode 721, the reception reference electrode 722, and Rr723-1 correspond to the reception signal electrode 121, the reception reference electrode 122, and the reception unit 123 (or a part thereof), respectively.

  Therefore, the description about each of these parts is omitted.

  As described above, the communication system 700 does not require a physical reference point path, and can realize communication using only the communication signal transmission path.

  In the above description, the transmission signal electrode and the reception signal electrode are described as being in non-contact with the communication medium. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the transmission reference electrode and the reception reference electrode are sufficient between the surrounding spaces of the respective devices. If a sufficient electrostatic capacity can be obtained, the transmission signal electrode and the reception signal electrode may be connected by a conductive communication medium.

  Next, a specific application example of the communication system as described above will be described. For example, the communication system as described above can use a living body as a communication medium. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a communication system when communication is performed via a human body. In FIG. 5, a communication system 750 transmits music data from a transmission device 760 attached to the arm of the human body, receives the music data by a reception device 770 attached to the head of the human body, and converts the music data into speech. This is a system for outputting and allowing the user to view. The communication system 750 is a system corresponding to the above-described communication system (for example, the communication system 100), and the transmission device 760 and the reception device 770 correspond to the transmission device 110 and the reception device 120, respectively. In the communication system 750, the human body 780 is a communication medium and corresponds to the communication medium 130 in FIG.

  That is, the transmission device 760 includes the transmission signal electrode 761, the transmission reference electrode 762, and the transmission unit 763, and corresponds to the transmission signal electrode 111, the transmission reference electrode 112, and the transmission unit 113 in FIG. The reception device 770 includes a reception signal electrode 771, a reception reference electrode 772, and a reception unit 773, and corresponds to the reception signal electrode 121, the reception reference electrode 122, and the reception unit 123 of FIG.

  Therefore, the transmission device 760 and the reception device 770 are installed so that the transmission signal electrode 761 and the reception signal electrode 771 are in contact with or close to the human body 780 that is a communication medium. Since the transmission reference electrode 762 and the reception reference electrode 772 only need to have a capacitance with respect to the space, it is not necessary to couple with the ground in the periphery or between the transmission / reception devices (or electrodes).

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining another example for realizing the communication system 750. In FIG. 6, the receiving device 770 contacts (or approaches) the human body 780 at the sole portion, and performs communication with the transmitting device 760 attached to the arm portion of the human body 780. Also in this case, the transmission signal electrode 761 and the reception signal electrode 771 are provided so as to be in contact with (or close to) the human body 780 that is a communication medium, and the transmission reference electrode 762 and the reception reference electrode 772 are provided toward the space. ing. In particular, this is an application example that cannot be realized by the conventional technology in which the earth is one of the communication paths.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to perform wireless communication using a human body or the like as a communication medium without providing a wired facility such as a cable.

  In the communication system as described above, there is no particular limitation on the modulation method of the signal flowing in the communication medium as long as it can be handled by both the transmission device and the reception device. Based on the characteristics of the entire communication system, , The most suitable method can be selected. Specifically, the modulation method includes any one of a baseband, amplitude-modulated, or frequency-modulated analog signal, a baseband, amplitude-modulated, frequency-modulated, or phase-modulated digital signal, Alternatively, a plurality of mixtures may be used.

  Further, in the communication system as described above, a plurality of communications can be established by using one communication medium, and full-duplex communication or communication between a plurality of devices using a single communication medium can be executed. You may be able to do it.

  An example of a method for realizing such multiplex communication will be described. The first is a method of applying a spread spectrum method. In this case, a frequency bandwidth and a specific time series code are negotiated between the transmission device and the reception device. Then, the transmission apparatus changes the frequency of the original signal in accordance with the time-series code within this frequency bandwidth, spreads it over the entire frequency band, and transmits it. After receiving the spread component, the receiving device decodes the received signal by integrating the received signal.

  The effect obtained by frequency spreading will be described. According to the channel capacity theorem of Shannon and Hartley, the following equation holds.

  Here, C [bps] indicates the channel capacity, and indicates the theoretical maximum data rate that can be sent to the communication path. B [Hz] indicates the channel bandwidth. S / N indicates a signal-to-noise power ratio (SN ratio). Further, if the above equation is expanded by Macrolin and the S / N is low, the above equation (9) can be approximated as the following equation (10).

  Thus, for example, if S / N is a level below the noise floor, S / N << 1, but by increasing the channel bandwidth B, the channel capacity C can be raised to a desired level.

  If the time-series code is different for each communication channel and the frequency spread behavior is different, the frequency spreads without interfering with each other and mutual interference is eliminated, so that multiple communications can be performed simultaneously. it can.

  The second is a method of applying a frequency division method in which a frequency bandwidth is determined between a transmission device and a reception device and is further divided into a plurality of regions. In this case, the transmission device (or the reception device) follows a specific frequency band allocation rule or detects a free frequency band at the start of communication, and performs frequency band allocation based on the detection result.

  In other words, by using different frequency bands for each communication path, mutual interference can be suppressed and a plurality of communications can be performed simultaneously on one communication medium. Further, by using the frequency division method, many-to-one communication or many-to-many communication can be performed.

  The third is a method of applying a time division method in which the communication time is divided into a plurality of times between the transmission device and the reception device. In this case, the transmission device (or the reception device) follows a specific time division rule or detects a free time region at the start of communication, and divides the communication time based on the detection result.

  That is, by performing communication in a different time band for each communication path, mutual interference can be suppressed and a plurality of communications can be performed simultaneously on one communication medium. Further, by using the time division method, many-to-one communication and many-to-many communication can be performed.

  Furthermore, as a method other than those described above, two or more of the first to third communication methods may be combined.

  The ability of a transmitting device and a receiving device to communicate with multiple other devices at the same time is particularly important in certain applications. For example, assuming application to a ticket for transportation facilities, when a user who possesses both a device A having commuter pass information and a device B having an electronic money function uses an automatic ticket gate, By using the method, communication is performed simultaneously with the devices A and B. For example, when the use section includes a section other than the commuter pass, the shortage amount is deducted from the electronic money of the apparatus B. It can be used for various purposes.

  The flow of communication processing executed in the communication between the transmission apparatus and the reception apparatus as described above will be described with reference to an example of communication between the transmission apparatus 110 and the reception apparatus 120 of the communication system 100 in FIG. This will be described with reference to a flowchart.

  The transmitter 113 of the transmitter 110 generates a signal to be transmitted in step S11, and transmits the generated signal onto the communication medium 130 via the transmission signal electrode 111 in step S12. When the signal is transmitted, the transmission unit 113 of the transmission device ends the communication process. A signal transmitted from the transmission device 110 is supplied to the reception device 120 via the communication medium 130. The reception unit 123 of the reception device 120 receives the signal via the reception signal electrode 121 in step S21, and outputs the received signal in step S22. The receiving unit 123 that has output the received signal ends the communication process.

  As described above, the transmission device 110 and the reception device 120 can perform basic communication through a simple process without requiring complicated processing via the communication medium 130. In other words, the transmitting device 110 and the receiving device 120 do not need to construct a closed circuit using the reference electrode, and therefore perform transmission / reception via the signal electrode, and easily perform stable communication processing without being affected by the environment. be able to. Thereby, the transmission apparatus 110 and the reception apparatus 120 (communication system 100) can reduce the load of communication processing for performing stable communication without being influenced by the environment, and can also reduce the manufacturing cost. Further, by simplifying the structure of communication processing, the communication system 100 can easily use various communication methods such as modulation, encoding, encryption, or multiplexing.

  In the above communication system, the transmission device and the reception device are described as separate units. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and communication is performed using the transmission / reception device having the functions of both the transmission device and the reception device described above. A system may be constructed.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another configuration example of the communication system to which the present invention is applied.

  In FIG. 8, the communication system 950 includes a transmission / reception device 961, a transmission / reception device 962, and a communication medium 130. The communication system 950 is a system in which the transmission / reception device 961 and the transmission / reception device 962 transmit and receive signals bidirectionally via the communication medium 130.

  The transmission / reception device 961 has both the configuration of the transmission unit 110 similar to the transmission device 110 in FIG. 1 and the reception unit 120 similar to the reception device 120. That is, the transmission / reception device 961 includes a transmission signal electrode 111, a transmission reference electrode 112, a transmission unit 113, a reception signal electrode 121, a reception reference electrode 122, and a reception unit 123.

  That is, the transmission / reception device 961 transmits a signal via the communication medium 130 using the transmission unit 110 and receives a signal supplied via the communication medium 130 using the reception unit 120. At this time, the transmission / reception device 961 is configured such that communication by the transmission unit 110 and communication by the reception unit 120 do not interfere with each other.

  The transmission / reception device 962 has the same configuration as that of the transmission / reception device 961 and operates in the same manner, and thus the description thereof is omitted. That is, the transmission / reception device 961 and the transmission / reception device 962 perform bidirectional communication via the communication medium 130 in the same manner.

  Thus, the communication system 950 (the transmission / reception device 961 and the transmission / reception device 962) can easily realize bidirectional wireless communication without providing a wired facility such as a cable.

  In the example of FIG. 8, different electrodes are used for transmission and reception, but only one set of signal electrode and reference electrode may be provided to switch transmission and reception.

  Next, a settlement processing system using the wireless communication described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8 will be described.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration example according to an embodiment of an automatic ticket checkout processing system which is an example of a checkout processing system to which the present invention is applied. This automatic ticket checkout processing system is provided in, for example, an area 1020 inside the ticket gate, passengers who get on and off the train (customers who use the train), users who use the platform to see off passengers, and the area 1020 This is a system that collectively manages the entrance / exit of customers using the designated stores using a ticket gate device 1003 installed at a ticket gate of a railway or subway station.

  In the example of FIG. 9, the ticket gate device 1003 includes, for example, gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 and signal electrodes 1005-1 and 1005-2 installed on the floor between the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2. Composed. The signal electrodes 1005-1 and 1005-2 are obtained by integrating the transmission signal electrode 111 and the reception signal electrode 121 of FIG. 8, and the ticket gate apparatus 1003 is connected to the signal electrodes 1005-1 and 1005-2. The portable device 1002 attached to the arm of the customer 1001 passing between the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 and the human body of the customer 1001 are used as communication media as described above with reference to FIGS. It is configured to be able to perform wireless communication.

  The ticket gate apparatus 1003 communicates with the portable device 1002 attached to the arm of the customer 1001 passing between the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2, performs flag processing according to entrance / exit of the ticket gate, In accordance with the flag set in the mobile device 1002, billing settlement is performed on the electronic money information recorded in the mobile device 1002.

  In other words, the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 of the ticket gate apparatus 1003 contain a blocking plate (not shown) that blocks the passage of the user 1001 by closing the gate 1004-1 and 1004-2. The ticket gate device 1003 reads information corresponding to a regular ticket etc. from a portable device 1002 attached (carried) to the passenger 1001 who is going to enter the inside of the ticket gate (in the direction of the arrow), and uses the information as the information. Accordingly, when the electronic money information stored in the mobile device 1002 is reduced, the value of the reduction flag in the usage history information stored in the mobile device 1002 is set to on (1), and the gates 1004-1 and 1004- The barrier plate closing between the two is opened, and the user 1001 is allowed to enter. At this time, the ticket gate apparatus 1003 sets the entry flag value of the usage history information stored in the portable device 1002 to on (1).

  Here, the usage history information is information stored (set) in the mobile device 1002 of the user 1001, which will be described in detail later, and the user 1001 includes the ticket gate device 1003 and the gate 1004 of the ticket gate device 1003. -1 and 1004-2, it is the use history information of facilities and trains in the ticket gates used between the time of entering and the time of entering.

  The ticket gate device 1003 also includes an entrance flag, which is usage history information set at the time of entry, from the portable device 1002 attached to the user 1001 who intends to exit from the ticket gate (out direction of the arrow). A reduction flag and a usage flag (for example, a store flag, a boarding flag, or a usage flag) that is usage history information set by the transmission / reception devices 1151-1 to 1151-3 installed at predetermined positions in the area 1020 inside the ticket gate Read-off flag) and passing station information are read out, and the electronic money information stored in the portable device 1002 is charged based on the read usage history information. After the payment is completed, the gate 1004-1 and Open the barrier plate 1004-2 and allow the user 1001 to enter. At this time, the ticket gate apparatus 1003 resets all the usage history information stored in the portable device 1002 (sets it to 0).

  Note that the flag value is set as the usage history information stored in the mobile device 1002. That is, the flag value setting is not limited to this. For example, the admission fee reduction and the history are set as follows. By storing this information in the memory of the portable device 1002 and reading this information, it can be determined that the value of the reduction flag is on (1) or off (0). The same applies to the following.

  In the example of FIG. 9, signal electrodes 1101-1A and 1101-1B and signal electrodes are respectively provided on floors 1030-1 to 1030-3 of predetermined facilities provided in an area 1020 inside the ticket gate. 1101-2A and 1101-2B, and signal electrodes 1101-3A and 1101-3B are embedded. The signal electrodes 1101-1A and 1101-1B, the signal electrodes 1101-2A and 1101-2B, and the signal electrodes 1101-3A and 1101-3B are respectively integrated with the transmission signal electrode 111 and the reception signal electrode 121 of FIG. It is a thing.

  An area 1020 inside the ticket gate is an area of a plurality of station buildings (within the ticket gate) that can be moved by train, that is, the user 1001 passes through the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2, and the gates 1004-1 and 1004. -2 is the area where the passenger 1001 can come and go before passing through the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 and entering the outside of the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 again. The predetermined facility provided in the area 1020 includes, for example, a store such as a store or a restaurant in a station, a platform, or a train vehicle.

  When the customer 1001 walks on the signal electrode 1101-1A or 1101-1B, the signal electrode 1101-2A or 1101-2B, or the signal electrode 1101-3A or 1101-3B, the customer 1001 The transmission / reception device 1151-1 connected to the signal electrodes 1101-1A and 1101-1B, the transmission / reception device 1151-2 connected to the signal electrodes 1101-2A and 1101-2B, or the signal electrode 1101 The wireless communication described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8 is performed between the transmission / reception device 1151-3 connected to −3A and 1101-3B and the portable device 1002, respectively.

  Here, for one transmission / reception device 1151-1 to -3, two signal electrodes 1101-1A and 1101-1B, signal electrodes 1101-2A and 1101-2B, and signal electrodes 1101-3A and 1101 are respectively provided. Although −3B is shown, in practice, more signal electrodes are provided depending on a place (including a vehicle) where the signal electrodes are embedded. If it is not necessary to individually distinguish the signal electrodes 1101-1A and 1101-1B, the signal electrodes 1101-2A and 1101-2B, and the signal electrodes 1101-3A and 1101-3B, the signal electrodes 1101-1 are simply provided. To 1101-3, or collectively referred to as a signal electrode 1101.

  The transmission / reception devices 1151-1 to 1151-3 are, for example, installed below the floor in train cars, station stations, and the like. For example, the transmission / reception devices 1151-1 to 1151-3 each include a wireless or wired LAN ( Adapters 1161-1 to 1161-3 for communication via a local area network) are connected.

  The transmission / reception devices 1151-1 to 1151-3 are connected to each other via the portable device 1002 worn by the customer 1001 walking on the signal electrodes 1101-1 to 1101-3 and the signal electrodes 1101-1 to 1101-3. The wireless communication described above with reference to FIG. 8 is performed, and if necessary, communication is performed with a management server 1171 of a railway operator that manages a train, a station, and the like via adapters 1161-1 to 1161-3. .

  That is, for example, when the floor surface 1030-1 is the floor surface of a store in the station, the customer 1001 walks on the floor surface 1030-1 (signal electrode 1101-1A or 1101-1B) in the store. Sometimes, the transmission / reception device 1151-1 causes the portable device 1002 to set the value of the store flag, which is a use flag indicating that the store has been used, to on. For example, when the floor surface 1030-2 is the platform floor surface in the station, the user 1001 walks on the floor surface 1030-2 (signal electrode 1101-2A or 1101-2B) in the platform. In addition, the transmission / reception device 1151-2 causes the mobile device 1002 to set the value of the see-off flag, which is a use flag indicating that the platform has been used to see off, to on.

  Further, for example, when the floor surface 1030-3 is a floor surface of a train vehicle, the user 1001 walks on the floor surface 1030-3 (signal electrode 1101-3A or 1101-3B) of the train vehicle. Sometimes, the transmission / reception device 1151-3 causes the portable device 1002 to set the value of the boarding flag, which is a use flag indicating that the train is used, to be on. Further, in this case, the transmission / reception device 1151-3 communicates with the management server 1171 via the adapter 1161-3 to store information representing the current train travel point. It is recorded in the portable device 1002 as (that is, station use history information used by the user).

  Note that the transmission / reception devices 1151-1 to 1151-3 are installed in vehicles of a plurality of trains (trains) or on the premises of a plurality of stations, and actually more transmission / reception devices 1151-1 to 1151-3 and There are adapters 1161-1 to 1161-3. Note that when there is no need to distinguish between the transmission / reception devices 1151-1 to 1151-3 and the adapters 1161-1 to 1161-3, they are simply referred to as the transmission / reception device 1151 and the adapter 1161, respectively.

  The management server 1171 is installed in, for example, an information center of a railway operator, transmits / receives information to / from a plurality of transmission / reception devices, and is connected to a train operation management system (not shown). Information indicating the traveling point of the corresponding train is transmitted to the transmission / reception device 1151 installed under the floor of the vehicle.

  The portable device 1002 is a small electronic device that is worn on the user's arm or the like or can be carried by the user, and may be configured as a mobile phone, for example. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration example of the mobile device 1002.

  In the example of FIG. 10, for example, when the signal generation unit 1251 transmits information to the ticket gate device 1003 and the transmission / reception device 1151, the signal generation unit 1251 generates a signal corresponding to the information based on the control of the control unit 1255. When receiving information (a signal corresponding to the information) from the transmission / reception device 1151 or the like, the signal demodulation unit 1252 demodulates the signal and supplies the demodulated signal to the control unit 1255.

  The transmission / reception switching unit 1253 switches the connection with the signal electrode 1201 to one of the signal generation unit 1251 and the signal demodulation unit 1252 based on the control from the control unit 1255, for example.

  The control unit 1255 includes, for example, a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and executes various programs and the like to execute a signal generation unit 1251, a signal demodulation unit 1252, an electronic money processing unit 1281, or a flag management unit 1282. To control the operation.

  For example, the control unit 1255 controls the signal generation unit 1251 or the signal demodulation unit 1252 to generate or demodulate a signal transmitted to or received from the ticket gate device 1003 or the transmission / reception device 1151. Further, the control unit 1255 controls the electronic money processing unit 1281 to reduce the entrance fee for entering the ticket gate device 1003 from the electronic money information stored in the memory 1254, or to adjust the payment from the ticket gate device 1003. Based on the information, the requested amount is settled. Further, the control unit 1255 controls the flag management unit 1282 to change the usage history information stored in the memory 1254.

  The memory 1254 is configured by, for example, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), and based on the control of the control unit 1255, for example, from electronic money information, commuter pass information, usage history information, and the transmission / reception device 1151 Various information such as transmitted information is stored. The memory 1254 stores an ID unique to the mobile device 1002 (individual mobile device) in advance.

  The electronic money information is, for example, a prepaid amount (balance) charged in advance, and hereinafter, the electronic money information is also referred to as a prepaid amount. Note that this electronic money information can be configured so that when the balance of the prepaid amount is 0, a predetermined amount is stored as a minus amount according to the credit of the user 1001 and paid later.

  The regular ticket information is ticket information for a predetermined period of a predetermined station section that has been purchased in advance by the customer 1001, and is composed of information such as an available station section and an available month and day period. Has been.

  The usage history information includes, for example, an entrance flag indicating an entrance history set by the ticket gate device 1003, a reduction flag indicating a reduction history of the entrance fee at the time of entrance to the ticket gate, and transmission / reception installed in a facility in the area 1020 inside the ticket gate. Usage flag indicating facility usage history set by device 1511 (for example, store flag indicating store usage history, see-off flag indicating platform usage history for departure, boarding flag indicating train history, etc.) , And passing station information indicating information of a station through which a train on board set by a transmission / reception device 1511 installed in a train vehicle (that is, a use history of a station used by a user) is configured. Yes.

  Note that the usage history information may not be configured with a flag. For example, the executed reduction process and its history are stored as usage history information, and the stored reduction process and its history are read out. Alternatively, the flag information can be generated so that the flag value can be determined by the ticket gate apparatus 1003.

  The reference electrode 1202 and the signal electrode 1201 are the reference electrode and the signal electrode used in the wireless communication described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8, and the signal electrode 1201 is close to a communication medium (for example, a human body). The reference electrode 1202 is provided so as to face the space. For example, the reference electrode 1202 corresponds to the transmission reference electrode 112 or the reception reference electrode 122 in FIG. 8, and the signal electrode 1201 corresponds to the transmission signal electrode 111 or the reception signal electrode 121 in FIG. Note that the communication medium may be a single object or a combination of a plurality of conductors and dielectrics.

  When the user 1001 passes between the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 of the ticket gate device 1003, the electronic money processing unit 1281 reduces the prepaid amount stored in the memory 1254 (that is, to the entrance fee). A corresponding charging process) or a process of payment (that is, a process of reducing or increasing based on the payment information from the ticket gate apparatus 1003).

  The flag management unit 1282 stores the memory 1254 when the customer 1001 passes between the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 of the ticket gate device 1003, or when the customer 1001 walks or passes over the signal electrode 1101. Change the setting of the corresponding usage history information stored in.

  The input unit 1271 is a functional block for inputting an instruction of the customer 1001 to the portable device 1002, and includes, for example, operation keys, buttons, switches, and the like. Alternatively, a pressure sensor that detects the pressure with which the customer 1001 grips the portable device 1002, an acceleration sensor that detects acceleration when the user 1001 shakes the portable device 1002, and whether or not the received light is blocked. The input unit 1271 may be configured by an optical sensor for detection, a biometric sensor for detecting biological information such as a fingerprint, and the like.

  The output unit 1272 is a functional block for presenting information from the portable device 1002 to the customer 1001 and includes, for example, a display configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like. In addition, the output unit 1272 may include a speaker that outputs sound, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) that blinks at a predetermined interval, or a motor that presents vibration to the customer 1001.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary internal configuration of the ticket gate device 1003. In the example of FIG. 11, the signal generators 1351 to 1355 are functional blocks corresponding to the signal generators 1251 to 1255 of FIG. Is omitted.

  The signal electrode 1005 corresponds to the signal electrode 1005 in FIG. 9, and for example, is directed to the human body of the customer 1001 and provided so as to be electrostatically coupled. The reference electrode 1006 is provided so as to face the space. For example, the reference electrode 1006 corresponds to the transmission reference electrode 112 or the reception reference electrode 122 in FIG. 8, and the signal electrode 1005 corresponds to the transmission signal electrode 111 or the reception signal electrode 121 in FIG. That is, the ticket gate device 1003 corresponds to the transmission / reception device 961 of FIG.

  In addition, a sensor 1007 is connected to the control unit 1355. The sensor 1007 includes a pressure sensor or an optical sensor, and is embedded in the floor surface between the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2, for example. The sensor 1007 outputs a sensor output that changes in response to the user entering between the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2, to the control unit 1355.

  Therefore, the control unit 1355 detects the user 1001 entering between the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 based on the sensor output from the sensor 1007, and the human body of the customer 1001 corresponding to the communication medium 130 of FIG. Via the mobile device 1002 (corresponding to the transmission / reception device 962 in FIG. 8) attached to the customer 1001 in both directions.

  The sensor 1007 may be a sensor that is installed beside the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 and detects a person using a laser or the like. The sensor 1007 is not limited to the one that uses a laser, but may be any sensor that can detect the passage and presence of a person.

  FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of the control unit 1355 of the ticket gate device 1003.

  In the example of FIG. 12, the control unit 1355 includes a human detection unit 1371, an information acquisition unit 1372, an entrance fee reduction unit 1373, an entrance flag setting unit 1375, a reduction flag setting unit 1376, a fee settlement unit 1377, and a usage history information reset unit. 1378.

  The human detection unit 1371 detects a person (user 1001) based on the sensor output from the sensor 1007, and notifies the information acquisition unit 1372 of it.

  The information acquisition unit 1372 requests usage history information and periodic ticket information from the portable device 1002 of the customer 1001 via the signal electrode 1005, and acquires usage history information and periodic ticket information of the portable device 1002. To do. In addition, the information acquisition unit 1372 determines whether or not the value of the entrance flag of the usage history information is off. If the information acquisition unit 1372 determines that the value of the entrance flag is off, the entrance fee reduction unit 1373 is used as a ticket gate entrance process. If the regular ticket information of the portable device 1002 is supplied and it is determined that the value of the admission flag is on, the usage fee information and the regular ticket information of the portable device 1002 are sent to the fee settlement unit 1377 as a ticket gate entry process. Supply.

  When the regular ticket information of the portable device 1002 is supplied from the information acquisition unit 1372, the entrance fee reduction unit 1373 determines whether or not the station where the customer 1001 entered is within the usable section of the regular ticket information. To do. When it is determined that the station that has entered is within the usable section of the regular ticket information, the admission fee reduction unit 1373 notifies the admission flag setting unit 1375 of the admission permission without reducing the admission fee.

  Further, when the entrance fee reduction unit 1373 determines that the station that has entered is not within the usable section of the regular ticket information, the prepaid amount of the mobile device 1002 is converted into the entrance fee via the signal electrode 1005. (Or the first boarding fare), the entry fee reduction is notified to the reduction flag setting unit 1376 and the admission permission notification is notified to the entrance flag setting unit 1375.

  In response to the notification from the entrance fee reduction unit 1373, the entrance flag setting unit 1375 sets the entrance flag value of the portable device 1002 to on via the signal electrode 1005, and then controls a gate driving unit (not shown). Then, the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 are opened to allow the user 1001 to enter the ticket gate. The reduction flag setting unit 1376 sets the value of the reduction flag of the portable device 1002 to on via the signal electrode 1005.

  When the usage history information and the regular ticket information of the portable device 1002 are supplied from the information acquisition unit 1372, the fee settlement unit 1377 executes a settlement information generation process based on the information, and generates the generated settlement information. By transmitting to the mobile device 1002 via the signal electrode 1005, the payment is made for the prepaid amount stored in the mobile device 1002. Further, when the charge settlement unit 1377 receives a settlement completion notification from the portable device 1002 via the signal electrode 1005, the fee settlement unit 1377 notifies the usage history information reset unit 1378.

  The usage history information reset unit 1378 resets (initializes) the usage history information of the memory 1254 of the portable device 1002 via the signal electrode 1005 in response to the payment completion notification from the fee settlement unit 1377, and thereafter The gate driving unit (not shown) is controlled to open the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 and allow the user 1001 to enter the ticket gate.

  In the example of FIG. 12, it has been described that the entrance / exit is determined by the entrance flag. However, in actuality, the ticket gate apparatus 1003 determines whether the user is going to enter or is going to enter. It can be determined by the direction. That is, the control unit 1355 of the ticket gate device 1003 actually stores the admission fee reduction process and its history as the ticket gate entry process when the user is about to enter regardless of the value of the entrance flag. When a ticket is about to appear, it is also possible to perform a settlement process related to the entrance fee from the past history as a ticket gate participation process.

  FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration example of the transmission / reception device 1151. In the figure, signal generators 1451 to 1455 are functional blocks corresponding to the signal generators 1251 to 1255 of FIG. 10 and have the same functions, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The communication unit 1456 controls communication performed with the adapter 1161. The signal electrode 1101 corresponds to the signal electrode 1101 in FIG. 9, and is directed to the human body of the customer 1001 and provided so as to be electrostatically coupled, for example. The reference electrode 1102 is provided so as to face the space. For example, the reference electrode 1102 corresponds to the transmission reference electrode 112 or the reception reference electrode 122 in FIG. 8, and the signal electrode 1101 corresponds to the transmission signal electrode 111 or the reception signal electrode 121 in FIG.

  That is, the transmission / reception device 1151 is equivalent to the transmission / reception device 961 of FIG. 8 and the portable device attached to the user 1001 via the human body of the user 1001 corresponding to the communication medium 130 of FIG. Signals can be bidirectionally communicated with the device 1002 (corresponding to the transmission / reception device 962 in FIG. 8).

  FIG. 14 illustrates a configuration example of the control unit 1455 of the transmission / reception device 1151. In the example of FIG. 14, the transmitter / receiver 1151-1 connected to the signal electrode 1101-1 embedded in the floor 1030-1 of the store in the station or the floor 1030-2 of the platform is embedded. The case of the transmission / reception device 1151-2 connected to the signal electrode 1101-2 is shown.

  The control unit 1455 in FIG. 14 includes a communication determination unit 1471, a usage flag acquisition determination unit 1472, and a usage flag setting unit 1473.

  The communication determination unit 1471 determines whether or not communication with the portable device 1002 has been successful. For example, the communication determination unit 1471 transmits polling at a predetermined interval, and determines whether or not there is a response to polling from the mobile device 1002 via the signal electrode that is currently ON (conducting). It is determined whether or not communication with 1002 was successful.

  The transmission / reception device 1151 is configured to be connected to a sensor embedded in the vicinity of the signal electrode 1101 similarly to the ticket gate device 1003 so that polling is transmitted when a person is detected by the sensor. You can also If the communication determination unit 1471 determines that communication with the portable device 1002 has been made, the communication determination unit 1471 notifies the usage flag acquisition determination unit 1472 to that effect.

  The usage flag acquisition determination unit 1472 requests the mobile device 1002 of the customer 1001 via the signal electrode 1005 for setting information of a corresponding usage flag (for example, a store flag or a see-off flag) and acquires it. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the corresponding usage flag is already set to on. If the usage flag acquisition determination unit 1472 determines that the corresponding usage flag value is not yet set to on, the usage flag acquisition determination unit 1472 controls the usage flag setting unit 1473 to set the corresponding usage flag value of the portable device 1002 to on. Let

  The usage flag setting unit 1473 causes the corresponding usage flag value of the portable device 1002 to be set to on via the signal electrode 1005. That is, when the transmission / reception device 1151 is the transmission / reception device 1151-1 connected to the signal electrode 1101-1 embedded in the floor surface 1030-1 of the store in the station, the usage flag setting unit 1473 may The store flag value stored in the memory 1254 is set to on. When the transmission / reception device 1151 is the transmission / reception device 1151-2 connected to the signal electrode 1101-2 embedded in the platform floor 1030-2, the usage flag setting unit 1473 is stored in the memory 1254 of the portable device 1002. The stored value of the postponing flag is set to on.

  In the example of FIG. 14, the usage flag acquisition determination unit 1472 sets the usage flag value after confirming the corresponding usage flag value, but skips the confirmation and immediately uses the usage flag. You can also set the value of. The same applies to the control unit 1455 of FIG.

  FIG. 15 illustrates another configuration example of the control unit 1455 of the transmission / reception device 1151. That is, in the example of FIG. 15, the case of the transmission / reception device 1151-3 connected to the signal electrode 1101-3 embedded in the floor surface 1030-3 of the train vehicle is shown.

  The control unit 1455 of FIG. 15 includes a communication determination unit 1481, a usage flag acquisition determination unit 1482, a usage flag setting unit 1483, a passing station information recording unit 1484, an information reception unit 1485, and a memory 1454 of FIG. . In the example of FIG. 15, the communication determination unit 1481 to the usage flag setting unit 1483 are functional blocks corresponding to the communication determination unit 1471 to the usage flag setting unit 1473 of FIG. 14, and each have the same function. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

  When the communication determination unit 1481 in the example of FIG. 15 determines that communication with the portable device 1002 has been made, the communication determination unit 1481 notifies not only the use flag acquisition determination unit 1482 but also the passing station information recording unit 1484 to that effect.

  The passing station information recording unit 1484 reads information representing the current train travel point stored in the memory 1454, and records the information as passing station information on the portable device 1002 via the signal electrode 1005.

  In the memory 1454 of FIG. 15, information indicating the current travel point of the train is always stored by being updated by the information receiving unit 1485. When the information receiving unit 1485 receives the information indicating the current train travel point from the management server 1171 received from the adapter 1161 and the communication unit 1456, the information reception unit 1485 displays the current train travel point stored in the memory 1454. Update the information it represents.

  Next, the payment process at the time of ticket gate participation executed based on the usage history information stored in the memory 1254 of the portable device 1002 will be specifically described.

  First, the initial value of the usage history information will be described with reference to FIG. 16, and thereafter, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 21, an example in which the customer 1001 enters and exits the ticket gate of Shinagawa Station. explain. In the examples of FIGS. 16 to 21, the memory 1254 of the portable device 1002 worn by the customer 1001 contains, as usage history information, an entrance flag, a reduction flag, a store flag, a see-off flag, a boarding flag, and a passing station. Information is stored.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of usage history information of an initial value (ie, a reset state) before the user 1001 enters the ticket gate.

  In the initial usage history information, the values of the entrance flag, the reduction flag, the store flag, the see-off flag, and the boarding flag are all off (0), and no passing station information is recorded.

  That is, when the player enters the outside from the previous ticket gate, all the usage history information is reset by the ticket gate device 1003. On the other hand, when entering the ticket gate, the ticket gate device 1003 sets the value of the entrance flag to on (1). Therefore, the ticket gate device 1003 normally determines the entrance / exit of the ticket gate in the direction of travel of the user 1001, but by confirming the value of the entrance flag, the user 1001 can now enter the ticket gate or You can determine whether you will enter the ticket gate now.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of usage history information after entering the ticket gate of the user 1001 and an example of a checkout process when entering the ticket gate executed based on the usage history information after entering the ticket gate.

  In the case of the example in FIG. 17, after entering the ticket gate, the value of the entrance flag is set to on (1), and the value of the reduction flag is a value corresponding to the regular ticket information that the portable device 1002 has, on (1 ) Or off (0) is different from the initial value in FIG.

  That is, when the passenger 1001 passes between the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 of the ticket gate device 1003 and enters the area 1020 inside the ticket gate of Shinagawa Station, the regular ticket is stored in the memory 1254 of the portable device 1002. If the information is recorded and the entered Shinagawa station is within the available section of the commuter pass information, the admission fee will not be reduced, so the value of the reduction flag remains off (0) and the entry flag Only the value is set to on (1) and admission is permitted. On the other hand, if the regular ticket information is not recorded in the memory 1254 of the portable device 1002, or if it is recorded but the Shinagawa station is not within the usable section of the regular ticket information, the portable device 1002 The admission fee is reduced from the prepaid amount in the memory 1254, the value of the reduction flag and the value of the admission flag are set to on (1), and admission is permitted.

  Thereafter, the customer 1001 passes again between the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 of the ticket gate device 1003 without passing through the signal electrode 1101 embedded in the predetermined floor surface of the station, and at the Shinagawa station Participate outside the ticket gate.

  Accordingly, in the fee settlement unit 1377 of the ticket gate apparatus 1003, the settlement process at the time of ticket gate entry is performed with the entry flag value of the portable device 1002 being on (1) and the reduction flag being a value corresponding to the regular ticket information. . That is, in the example of FIG. 17, assuming that the user 1001 has entered the ticket gate once, the fee settlement unit 1377 does not enter the admission fee if the admission fee has been reduced (when the value of the reduction flag is 1). If you don't mind paying the admission fee and the admission fee is not reduced, and the admission fee is not reduced (if the value of the reduction flag is 0), the admission fee will be reduced and the admission fee will be collected. Checkout can be done as follows.

  In addition, when the value of the reduction flag is 0, according to the agreement, it is possible not to perform the settlement regarding the entrance fee as in the past.

  FIG. 18 is based on an example of usage history information after entering the ticket gate of the user 1001, an example of usage history information after using the store provided inside the ticket gate after entering the ticket gate, and usage history information after using the store. The example of the check-out process at the time of ticket gate participation performed is shown.

  In the case of the example of FIG. 18, after entering the ticket gate, as in the case of the example of FIG. 17, the value of the entrance flag is set to on (1), and the value of the reduction flag is the regular boarding that the portable device 1002 has. Although it is set to a value corresponding to the ticket information, unlike the example of FIG. 17, after using the store, the value of the store flag is set to on (1), and the checkout process when the ticket gate is entered is performed. Is called.

  That is, when the user 1001 passes between the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 of the ticket gate device 1003 and enters the area 1020 inside the ticket gate of Shinagawa Station, as in the example of FIG. If Shinagawa station is within the available section of the regular ticket information of the mobile device 1002, the value of the reduction flag remains off (0), and only the value of the entrance flag is set to on (1). If admission is permitted and Shinagawa Station is not within the usable section of the regular ticket information of the mobile device 1002, the admission fee is reduced and the value of the reduction flag and the value of the admission flag are set to on (1). And admission is permitted.

  Thereafter, the user 1001 passes through the signal electrode 1101-1 embedded in the floor 1030-1 of the store in the station, so that the portable device 1002 is transmitted by the transmission / reception device 1151-1 connected to the signal electrode 1101-1. The store flag value is set to on (1).

  Thereby, in the fee settlement unit 1377 of the ticket gate apparatus 1003, the entry flag and the store flag of the portable device 1002 are on (1), the reduction flag is a value corresponding to the regular ticket information, and the settlement at the time of ticket gate entry. Processing is performed. That is, in the example of FIG. 18, it is assumed that the entrance of the user 1001 into the ticket gate is an entrance for the use of the store, and the fee settlement unit 1377 determines that the entrance fee has been reduced (the value of the reduction flag is In the case of 1), the admission fee is refunded (returned), and if the admission fee has not been reduced (when the value of the reduction flag is 0), the admission fee will be reduced when entering the ticket gate. Since there is no need to perform a refund process, the settlement process can be performed so that the settlement for collecting the entrance fee is not performed.

  In the above description, the value of the store flag is on (1) by passing through the signal electrode 1101-1 embedded in the floor 1030-1 of the store in the station premises (that is, entering the store). For example, when a store is entered and the prepaid amount stored in the memory 1254 of the mobile device 1002 is reduced at the cash register in the store, the store flag value is turned on for the first time. You may make it set to (1).

  However, in the former case, it is preferable that the signal electrode 1101 is embedded in the floor surface of the store, for example, the floor of an entrance or the like, or the floor surface of the place where the store use is most remarkable, but in the latter case, The signal electrode 1101 is preferably embedded in the floor of the store, for example, before the cash register.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of usage history information after entering the ticket gate of the user 1001, an example of usage history information after seeing off using the platform provided inside the ticket gate after entering the ticket gate, and use after seeing off. The example of the adjustment process at the time of ticket gate participation performed based on history information is shown.

  In the case of the example of FIG. 19, after entering the ticket gate, the entry flag value is set to on (1), and the reduction flag value is the regular boarding that the portable device 1002 has, as in the case of the example of FIG. Although it is set to a value according to the ticket information, unlike the example of FIG. 17, after using the platform, the value of the see-off flag is set to on (1) and the checkout process at the ticket gate entry is performed. Is called.

  That is, when the user 1001 passes between the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 of the ticket gate device 1003 and enters the area 1020 inside the ticket gate of Shinagawa Station, as in the example of FIG. If Shinagawa station is within the available section of the regular ticket information of the mobile device 1002, the value of the reduction flag remains off (0), and only the value of the entrance flag is set to on (1). If admission is permitted and Shinagawa Station is not within the usable section of the regular ticket information of the mobile device 1002, the admission fee is reduced and the value of the reduction flag and the value of the admission flag are set to on (1). And admission is permitted.

  Thereafter, the user 1001 passes through the signal electrode 1101-2 embedded in the floor 1030-2 of the platform in the station premises, whereby the portable device 1002 is transmitted by the transmission / reception device 1151-2 connected to the signal electrode 1101-2. Is set to on (1).

  As a result, in the fee settlement unit 1377 of the ticket gate apparatus 1003, the value of the entrance flag and the see-off flag of the portable device 1002 is on (1), and the reduction flag is based on the value according to the regular ticket information. The settlement process is performed. That is, in the example of FIG. 19, it is assumed that the entry of the user 1001 into the ticket gate is an entry for the deferment, and the fee settlement unit 1377 has the admission fee reduced (the value of the reduction flag is 1). If the admission fee is not reduced (ie, the admission fee is not reduced and the admission fee is not settled), and the admission fee is not reduced (when the value of the reduction flag is 0) Checkout can be done to collect entrance fees.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of usage history information after entering the ticket gate of the user 1001, an example of usage history information after seeing off using the platform provided inside the ticket gate after entering the ticket gate, after seeing off, the ticket gate An example of usage history information after use of a store provided on the inner side and an example of settlement processing at the time of entering a ticket gate executed based on usage history information after use of a store are shown.

  In the case of the example in FIG. 20, after entering the ticket gate, as in the case of the example in FIG. 17, the value of the entrance flag is set to on (1), and the value of the reduction flag is the regular boarding that the portable device 1002 has. Although it is set to a value corresponding to the ticket information, after using the platform, the value of the see-off flag is set to on (1) as in the case of the example of FIG. 19 and is different from the case of the example of FIG. Furthermore, after using the store, the value of the store flag is set to on (1), and the settlement process is performed when entering the ticket gate.

  That is, when the user 1001 passes between the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 of the ticket gate device 1003 and enters the area 1020 inside the ticket gate of Shinagawa Station, as in the example of FIG. If Shinagawa Station is in the available section of the regular ticket information of the mobile device 1002, the value of the reduction flag remains off (0) and only the value of the entrance flag is set to on (1). If the admission is permitted and Shinagawa Station is not within the usable section of the regular ticket information of the mobile device 1002, the admission fee is reduced, and the value of the reduction flag and the value of the admission flag are set to on (1). Set to allow admission.

  After that, as in the case of the example of FIG. 19, the passenger 1001 passes through the signal electrode 1101-2 embedded in the floor surface 1030-2 of the platform in the station premises, so that it is connected to the signal electrode 1101-2. The sending / receiving device 1151-2 sets the see-off flag of the portable device 1002 to on (1). Further, by passing through the signal electrode 1101-1 embedded in the floor 1030-1 of the store in the station premises, the store of the portable device 1002 is transmitted by the transmission / reception device 1151-1 connected to the signal electrode 1101-1. The flag is set to on (1).

  Thereby, in the fee settlement unit 1377 of the ticket gate device 1003, the values of the entrance flag, the see-off flag, and the store flag of the portable device 1002 are on (1), and the reduction flag is based on the value according to the regular ticket information. The settlement process is performed when entering the ticket gate.

  At this time, if it is an arrangement to always collect the entrance fee for the admission for the see-off, in the example of FIG. 20, the fee settlement unit 1377 shows that the entrance fee has been reduced (value of the reduction flag). Is 1), the admission fee remains as it is (that is, the admission fee is reduced and the admission fee is not settled), and the admission fee is not reduced (when the value of the reduction flag is 0). Can be processed to collect admission fees.

  Also, if it is an arrangement that does not collect any admission fee when using the store, the user 1001 has entered the ticket gate to see off, but since the store is also used, in the example of FIG. When the admission fee has been reduced (when the value of the reduction flag is 1), the fee settlement unit 1377 performs a payment process to refund (return) the admission fee, and the admission fee has not been reduced (decrease) When the value of the flag is 0), the payment process can be performed so that the entrance fee is not collected.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of usage history information after entering the ticket gate of the user 1001, an example of usage history information after boarding the train via the platform provided inside the ticket gate after entering the ticket gate, An example of usage history information after using a store at another station provided inside the ticket gate at another station that has moved, and a checkout process at the time of ticket gate entry executed based on usage history information after using a store at another station An example is shown. That is, the example of FIG. 21 is an example in which a store in another station is used and the ticket gates of other stations are not participating.

  In the case of the example in FIG. 21, after entering the ticket gate, the entry flag value is set to on (1) as in the case of the example in FIG. Although the value is set according to the ticket information, after passing through the platform, the value of the see-off flag is set to on (1) as in the case of the example of FIG. Furthermore, by taking a train to use the store in Gotanda Station, the value of the boarding flag is set to on (1), Shinagawa is recorded as passing station information, and the station is moved by train. , Gotanda is recorded as passing station information. After that, the store flag is set to on (1) by returning after using a store at another station, and Osaki and Shinagawa are recorded as passing station information. Done.

  That is, when the user 1001 passes between the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 of the ticket gate device 1003 and enters the area 1020 inside the ticket gate of Shinagawa Station, as in the example of FIG. If Shinagawa station is within the available section of the regular ticket information of the mobile device 1002, the value of the reduction flag remains off (0), and only the value of the entrance flag is set to on (1). If admission is permitted and Shinagawa Station is not within the usable section of the regular ticket information of the mobile device 1002, the admission fee is reduced and the value of the reduction flag and the value of the admission flag are set to on (1). And admission is permitted.

  After that, as in the case of the example of FIG. 19, the passenger 1001 passes through the signal electrode 1101-2 embedded in the floor surface 1030-2 of the platform in the station premises, so that it is connected to the signal electrode 1101-2. The sending / receiving device 1151-2 sets the see-off flag of the portable device 1002 to on (1). The user 1001 gets on the train and passes through the signal electrode 1101-3 embedded in the floor surface 1030-3 of the train vehicle, whereby the transmission / reception device 1151-3 connected to the signal electrode 1101-3 The boarding flag of the portable device 1002 is set to on (1), and Shinagawa is recorded as passing station information.

  Furthermore, when the train on which the passenger 1001 has traveled passes through Osaki Station and Gotanda Station, the transmission / reception device 1151-3 connected to the signal electrode 1101-3 embedded in the floor surface 1030-3 of the train vehicle. In the passing station information of the portable device 1002, Osaki and Gotanda are respectively recorded after the already recorded Shinagawa.

  Then, the user 1001 passes through the signal electrode 1101-1 embedded in the floor 1030-1 of the store in the station of Gotanda Station, so that the transmission / reception device 1151-1 connected to the signal electrode 1101-1 The store flag of the portable device 1002 is set to on (1). Thereafter, the train is again taken from the Gotanda platform, and when the train passes through Osaki Station and Shinagawa Station, transmission / reception is connected to the signal electrode 1101-3 embedded in the floor surface 1030-3 of the train vehicle. By the device 1151-3, the passing station information of the portable device 1002 further records Osaki and Shinagawa after Shinagawa, Osaki, and Gotanda, which are already recorded.

  Thereby, in the fee settlement unit 1377 of the ticket gate device 1003, the values of the entrance flag, the see-off flag, the boarding flag, and the store flag of the portable device 1002 are on (1), and the reduction flag is a value corresponding to the regular ticket information. In addition, payment processing when entering the ticket gate is performed based on the passing station information of Shinagawa, Osaki, Gotanda, Osaki, and Shinagawa.

  At this time, if it is an arrangement not to collect a boarding fee according to the use of a store in a nearby station, the fee settlement unit 1377 has boarded, but the store is also used, so the entrance fee is reduced. If the admission fee has been reduced (if the value of the reduction flag is 1), the admission fee will be returned. If the admission fee has not been reduced (if the value of the reduction flag is 0), the boarding fee will be charged. Of course, the payment process can be done so as not to collect the entrance fee.

  On the other hand, if it is an arrangement to collect a boarding fee for moving to a neighboring station, the fee settlement unit 1377 will drive the mileage if the admission fee has been reduced (when the value of the reduction flag is 1). If the admission fee has not been reduced (when the value of the reduction flag is 0), it will be outside the area where the regular ticket information can be used. The checkout process can be performed so as to collect a boarding fee according to the travel distance (that is, outside the regular section).

  The signal electrode 1101-2 is also embedded in the floor surface 1030-2 of the platform of Gotanda (other station), and the signal electrode 1101-3 is also embedded in the floor surface 1030-3 of the train vehicle on the way home. However, since the see-off flag and the boarding flag of the portable device 1002 are already set to on (1), the see-off flag and the boarding flag are not changed.

  However, when setting a see-off flag, a boarding flag, and a store flag, you may comprise so that the see-off flag, boarding flag, and store flag to which station information was added may be set. In this case, each time it passes over each signal electrode 1101, a flag as each usage history information is set in the memory 1254 of the portable device 1002.

  The usage history information is not limited to the above-described entrance flag, reduction flag, store flag, see-off flag, boarding flag, and passing station information. Moreover, the example of the settlement process based on the above-described usage history information is only an example, and there are many combinations thereof, and the settlement process varies depending on the agreement and the operation method.

  As described above, the usage information corresponding to the position where the signal electrode 1101 is provided in the memory 1254 of the portable device 1002 (that is, store, platform, boarding, etc.) simply by the user 1001 passing over the signal electrode 1101. As the usage history information is written and payment processing is performed for the customers who participate in the ticket gates based on the usage history information, it is possible to set fine charges according to the purpose of the customer It becomes possible.

  Therefore, for example, when only a store in a station is used, a settlement method that does not collect an entrance fee is possible. In this case, the user can use the store in the station easily and without loss. It can be carried out. In addition, depending on the payment method, fair charges may be collected from users who have regular ticket information and users who do not have regular ticket information, and services will be provided to users who have regular ticket information. Can also be given.

  Thereby, a user's convenience can be aimed at and the activation of the store in a station yard can be aimed at.

  In the above description, an example is described in which an entrance fee is not collected when a store is used. For example, when a store at a nearby station is used, a service such as discounting a boarding fee is provided. Even if only, it can improve the utilization rate of the train. As a result, going out by car near the station is reduced, and traffic congestion can be reduced.

  Next, the operation of the ticket gate apparatus 1003 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S101, the person detection unit 1371 of the ticket gate device 1003 monitors the presence or absence of a person based on the sensor output from the sensor 1007, and waits until a person is detected. In step S101, when the person detection unit 1371 detects a person, the process proceeds to step S102.

  The person detection unit 1371 notifies the information acquisition unit 1372 that a person (user 1001) has been detected. In step S102, the information acquisition unit 1372 requests usage history information from the portable device 1002 of the customer 1001 via the signal electrode 1005. Correspondingly, in step S202 of FIG. 26 to be described later, the mobile device 1002 transmits the usage history information via the signal electrode 1201, so the information acquisition unit 1372 receives the usage history from the mobile device 1002. Information is acquired via the signal electrode 1005.

  In step S103, the information acquisition unit 1372 requests the regular ticket information from the portable device 1002 of the customer 1001 via the signal electrode 1005. Correspondingly, since the portable device 1002 transmits the regular ticket information via the signal electrode 1201 in step S202 of FIG. 26 described later, the information acquisition unit 1372 receives the regular ticket from the portable device 1002. The ticket information is acquired via the signal electrode 1005. At this time, if the regular ticket information is not stored in the memory 1254 of the portable device 1002, the portable device 1002 notifies the absence of the regular ticket information via the signal electrode 1201.

  In step S104, the information acquisition unit 1372 determines whether or not the value of the entrance flag of the usage history information is off. If the information acquisition unit 1372 determines in step S104 that the value of the entry flag of the usage history information is off, the information acquisition unit 1372 assumes that the user 1001 is entering the ticket gate from now, and enters the entrance fee reduction unit 1373. The regular ticket information is supplied, and the process proceeds to step S105. That is, the processing of steps S105 to S109 is ticket gate entry processing by the ticket gate device 1003.

  Note that the determination process in step S104 can also be determined according to the direction of travel of the user without using the value of the entrance flag, as described above with reference to FIG.

  Upon receiving the regular ticket information (or notification that there is no regular ticket information) from the information acquisition unit 1372, the entrance fee decrement unit 1373 has the regular ticket information in the portable device 1002 in step S105, and It is determined whether or not the station that has entered is within the usable section of the regular ticket information.

  If it is determined in step S105 that the mobile device 1002 does not have the regular ticket information, or if the mobile device 1002 has the regular ticket information, the entrance fee reduction unit 1373 has the regular ticket information. If it is determined that it is not within the available section, the entrance fee (initial ride fare) is reduced from the prepaid amount of the mobile device 1002 of the customer 1001 via the signal electrode 1005 in step S106.

  Correspondingly, the portable device 1002 notifies the completion of the reduction through the signal electrode 1201 in step S205 of FIG. 26 described later, so that the admission fee reduction unit 1373 completes the reduction of the portable device 1002. Upon confirmation, the reduction flag setting unit 1376 is notified of the completion of the reduction, and the admission flag setting unit 1375 is notified of permission to enter.

  In response to the notification of the completion of the reduction, the reduction flag setting unit 1376 sets the value of the reduction flag of the mobile device 1002 of the customer 1001 to on via the signal electrode 1005 in step S107.

  In addition, if it is determined in step S105 that the mobile device 1002 has the regular ticket information and the station that has entered is within the usable section of the regular ticket information, the entrance fee is not reduced, so the entrance fee is reduced. The unit 1373 notifies the admission flag setting unit 1375 of the admission permission, and the process skips steps S106 and S107 and proceeds to step S108.

  In response to the notification from the admission fee reduction unit 1373, the admission flag setting unit 1375 sets the admission flag value of the mobile device 1002 of the customer 1001 to on via the signal electrode 1005 in step S108, and step S109. , The gate drive unit (not shown) is controlled to open the barrier plates of the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2, thereby permitting the customer 1001 to enter the ticket gate.

  Thereby, the customer 1001 can use a store, a platform, and a train installed in the area 1020 inside the ticket gate.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 that the value of the entry flag of the usage history information is on, the information acquisition unit 1372 assumes that the customer 1001 is going to enter the ticket gate now, and the information acquisition unit 1372 In addition, the usage history information and the regular ticket information are supplied, and the process proceeds to step S110. That is, the processing of steps S110 to S113 is ticket gate entry processing by the ticket gate device 1003.

  Upon receipt of the usage history information and the regular ticket information from the information acquisition unit 1372, the fee settlement unit 1377 executes a settlement information generation process based on the usage history information and the regular ticket information in step S110. This payment information generation process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 23. However, the use history information (the values of the admission flag and the reduction flag set by the ticket gate apparatus 1003, the transmission / reception apparatus) by the payment information generation process in step S110. FIG. 16 to FIG. 21 based on the store flag, the see-off flag, the value of the boarding flag, or the passing station information respectively set by 1051, and based on the regular ticket information if necessary. Then, the settlement process is performed as described above, and as a result, settlement information is generated.

  In step S <b> 111, the fee settlement unit 1377 transmits settlement information to the mobile device 1002 of the customer 1001 via the signal electrode 1005. In response to this, the mobile device 1002 increases or decreases the prepaid amount based on the settlement information from the ticket gate apparatus 1003, and notifies the completion of settlement (step S210 in FIG. 26). That is, billing settlement is performed for the prepaid amount of the portable device 1002 according to the settlement information transmitted by the fee settlement unit 1377 in step S111.

  The fee settlement unit 1377 receives the settlement completion from the portable device 1002 via the signal electrode 1005 and notifies the usage history information reset unit 1378 of the settlement completion. In step S112, the usage history information reset unit 1378 resets (initializes) the usage history information in the memory 1254 of the portable device 1002, and in step S113, controls the gate driving unit (not shown) to control the gates 1004-1 and 1004. -2 allows the user 1001 to enter the outside of the ticket gate by opening the barrier plate.

  As described above, the usage history information is set in the portable device 1002, and the entrance fee and the train ride fee in the station are settled (billing settlement) according to the usage history information. Just passing through 1004-1 and 1004-2, the payment can be completed easily.

  In the above description, the description about the case where the prepaid amount of the memory 1254 of the mobile device 1002 is insufficient when the admission fee is reduced or settled is omitted. The gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 are not opened, and the ticket gate device 1003 outputs a notification that prompts the user to charge.

  As a result, the user charges the mobile device 1002 with the prepaid amount and enters again between the gates 1004-1 and 1004-2 of the ticket gate device 1003. Therefore, the ticket gate device 1003 again performs the processing of FIG. Is executed.

  Next, an example of the adjustment information generation processing in step S110 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. In the example of FIG. 23, a case will be described in which the settlement method is determined in advance so as not to collect an entrance fee when a store is used.

  The information acquisition unit 1372 supplies the usage history information and the regular ticket information of the portable device 1002 to the fee settlement unit 1377.

  In step S131, the fee settlement unit 1377 determines whether the store flag value of the usage history information is on (1). When it is determined in step S131 that the value of the store flag is on (1), in step S132, the charge settlement unit 1377 determines whether or not the value of the reduction flag in the usage history information is on (1). judge.

  If it is determined in step S132 that the value of the reduction flag is on (1), the fee settlement unit 1377 generates settlement information for returning the reduced amount in step S133. That is, in this case, in the portable device 1002, the entrance fee is reduced by the ticket gate device 1003 when entering the ticket gate, but the store is used. Accordingly, the payment information for returning the reduced amount of the entrance fee at the time of entrance to the ticket gate is generated for the portable device 1002, and the process proceeds to step S111 in FIG. 22, and the payment information is transmitted via the signal electrode 1005. And transmitted to the mobile device 1002 of the customer 1001.

  When it is determined in step S132 that the value of the reduction flag is off (0), the fee adjustment unit 1377 generates adjustment information without adjustment in step S134. That is, in this case, in the portable device 1002, the entrance fee is not reduced by the ticket gate device 1003 at the entrance of the ticket gate, and the store is used, so the admission fee is not settled. Accordingly, the payment information without the prepaid amount is generated for the portable device 1002, and the process proceeds to step S111 in FIG. 22, and the payment information is transferred to the portable device 1002 of the customer 1001 via the signal electrode 1005. Sent to.

  When it is determined in step S131 that the value of the store flag is off (0), in step S135, the fee settlement unit 1377 determines whether the value of the boarding flag in the usage history information is on (1). Determine whether. If it is determined in step S135 that the value of the boarding flag is on (1), in step S136, the charge settlement unit 1377 determines whether or not the value of the reduction flag in the usage history information is on (1). judge.

  If it is determined in step S136 that the value of the reduction flag is on (1), the fee settlement unit 1377 displays settlement information according to the passing station information of the usage history information and the reduced amount of the entrance fee in step S137. Generate. That is, in this case, in the portable device 1002, the entrance fee is reduced by the ticket gate device 1003 when entering the ticket gate, and the station is moved by getting on the train, but the store is not used. Accordingly, for the mobile device 1002, there is settlement information for collecting the difference obtained by subtracting the entrance fee at the time of entering the ticket gate from the boarding fee to the station with the longest travel distance among the stations included in the passing station information. The process proceeds to step S111 in FIG. 22, and the payment information is transmitted to the portable device 1002 of the customer 1001 via the signal electrode 1005.

  When it is determined in step S136 that the value of the reduction flag is off (0), the fee settlement unit 1377 generates settlement information corresponding to the passing station information of the use history information and the regular ticket information in step S138. To do. That is, in this case, in the portable device 1002, the entrance fee is not reduced by the ticket gate device 1003 when entering the ticket gate, and the station is moved by taking the train, but the store is not used. Therefore, payment information for collecting a boarding fee for stations not included in the usable section of the regular ticket information among the stations included in the passing station information is generated for the mobile device 1002 and processed. The process proceeds to step S111 in FIG. 22, and the settlement information is transmitted to the portable device 1002 of the customer 1001 via the signal electrode 1005.

  That is, in this case, if all the stations included in the passing station information are included in the usable section of the regular ticket information, no boarding fee is collected. For example, one of the stations included in the passing station information is not collected. If one is not included in the usable section of the regular ticket information, a boarding fee from the station immediately before that station to a station not included in the usable section is collected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S135 that the value of the boarding flag in the usage history information is off (0), in step S139, the charge settlement unit 1377 sets the value of the postponing flag in the usage history information to on (1). It is determined whether or not. If it is determined in step S139 that the value of the deferred flag is on (1), in step S140, the fee settlement unit 1377 determines whether or not the value of the reduction flag in the usage history information is on (1). judge.

  If it is determined in step S140 that the value of the reduction flag is on (1), the fee adjustment unit 1377 generates adjustment information without adjustment in step S141. That is, in this case, in the portable device 1002, the entrance fee is reduced by the ticket gate device 1003 when entering the ticket gate, the train is not boarded, the store is not used, but the platform is used, so the ticket gate entrance The admission fee at the time will be collected as it is. Accordingly, the adjustment information without adjustment is generated for the portable device 1002, and the process proceeds to step S111 in FIG. 22, and the adjustment information is transmitted to the portable device 1002 of the customer 1001 via the signal electrode 1005. The

  When it is determined in step S140 that the value of the reduction flag is off (0), the fee settlement unit 1377 generates settlement information for reducing the entrance fee in step S142. That is, in this case, in the portable device 1002, the entrance fee is not reduced by the ticket gate device 1003 when entering the ticket gate, the train is not taken, the store is not used, but the platform is used. Therefore, the payment information for collecting the admission fee for seeing off is generated for the portable device 1002, and the process proceeds to step S 111 in FIG. 22, and the payment information is sent to the user via the signal electrode 1005. 1001 is transmitted to the portable device 1002.

  If it is determined in step S139 that the value of the see-off flag is off (0), adjustment information without adjustment is generated in step S143. That is, in this case, the mobile device 1002 does not use a train, a store, or a platform. Therefore, when the entrance fee is reduced by the ticket gate device 1003 at the entrance of the ticket gate, the entrance fee at the entrance of the ticket gate is collected as it is, and when the entrance fee is not reduced by the ticket gate device 1003 at the entrance of the ticket gate, The adjustment information without adjustment is generated for the portable device 1002 so that the admission fee is not collected, and the process proceeds to step S111 in FIG. 22, and the adjustment information is sent to the user 1001 via the signal electrode 1005. It is transmitted to the portable device 1002.

  As described above, the reduction management and entrance management at the entrance of the ticket gate and the usage management of trains, stores, platforms, etc. in the area 1020 inside the ticket gate are collectively managed as usage history information. Depending on the situation, the checkout process at the entrance of the ticket gate is made and the user's mobile device is charged and settled, so the user can use the store in the station even if he does not use the train. Can be done conveniently and casually without thinking about merits and demerits.

  Next, processing of the transmission / reception device 1151 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the example of FIG. 24, the transmission / reception device 1151-1 connected to the control unit 1455 of the configuration example of FIG. 14, that is, the signal electrode 1101-1 embedded in the floor 1030-1 of the store in the station premises. An example of the process will be described. The processing of the transmitting / receiving device 1151-2 connected to the signal electrode 1101-2 embedded in the platform floor 1030-2 is basically the same as the processing of FIG. .

  The communication determination unit 1471 of the transmission / reception device 1151-1 stands by until it is determined in step S161 that communication with the portable device 1002 has been successfully performed. For example, the communication determination unit 1471 transmits polling at a predetermined interval via the signal electrode 1101-1, and whether or not there is a response to the polling from the portable device 1002 via the signal electrode that is currently ON (conducting). It is determined whether or not communication with the mobile device 1002 has been made.

  For example, when the user 1001 passes over the signal electrode 1101-1, the portable device 1002 attached to the user 1001 performs polling from the transmission / reception device 1151-1 with the human body of the user 1001 and the signal electrode 1201. And send a response to it.

  When the response from the portable device 1002 is received via the human body of the customer 1001 and the signal electrode 1101-1, the communication determination unit 1471 determines that communication with the portable device 1002 has been made in step S161. If it is determined in step S161 that communication with the mobile device 1002 has been established, the process proceeds to step S162.

  The communication determination unit 1471 notifies the use acquisition determination unit 1472 that communication with the mobile device 1002 has been successfully performed. In step S162, the usage acquisition determination unit 147 requests corresponding usage history information (that is, the value of the store flag) from the portable device 1002 of the customer 1001 via the signal electrode 1101-1. Correspondingly, the portable device 1002 of the customer 1001 transmits the requested usage history information (store flag value), so the communication determination unit 1471 acquires the corresponding store flag value.

  In step S163, the use acquisition determination unit 147 determines whether the corresponding use flag value (store flag value) has already been set to on (1). If it is determined in step S163 that the value of the store flag has not already been set to on (1), the process proceeds to step S164.

  In step S164, the usage flag setting unit 1473 sets the corresponding usage flag value (store flag value) of the portable device 1002 to on via the signal electrode 1101-1, and the processing is ended. As a result, the process ends, and the corresponding usage flag value (usage history information) is set by the portable device 1002 in step S207 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S163 that the value of the corresponding usage flag has already been set to on (1), the process ends.

  Next, another example of the processing of the transmission / reception device 1151 of FIG. 24 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the example of FIG. 25, the processing of the transmission / reception device 1151-3 connected to the control unit 1455 of the configuration example of FIG. 15, that is, the signal electrode 1101-3 embedded in the floor surface 1030-3 of the train vehicle. An example will be described. Note that the processing in steps S181 to S184 in FIG. 25 is basically the same as the processing in steps S161 to S164 in FIG. 24, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

  In step S181, the communication determination unit 1481 of the transmission / reception device 1151-3 determines whether or not communication with the portable device 1002 has been successful. For example, when the user 1001 passes over the signal electrode 1101-3, the portable device 1002 attached to the user 1001 performs polling from the transmission / reception device 1151-3 with the human body of the user 1001 and the signal electrode 1201. And send a response to it.

  When the response from the mobile device 1002 is received via the human body of the customer 1001 and the signal electrode 1101, the communication determination unit 1481 determines that communication with the mobile device 1002 has been made in step S181. If it is determined in step S181 that communication with the portable device 1002 has been established, the process proceeds to step S182.

  The communication determination unit 1481 notifies the usage acquisition determination unit 1482 that communication with the portable device 1002 has been successfully performed. In step S182, the usage acquisition determination unit 1482 requests corresponding usage history information (that is, the value of the boarding flag) from the portable device 1002 of the customer 1001 via the signal electrode 1101. In response to this, since the portable device 1002 of the customer 1001 transmits the value of the requested boarding flag, the communication determination unit 1481 acquires the value of the corresponding boarding flag.

  In step S183, the use acquisition determination unit 1482 determines whether the value of the boarding flag has already been set to on (1). If it is determined in step S183 that the value of the boarding flag has not already been set to on (1), the process proceeds to step S184.

  In step S184, the use flag setting unit 1483 sets the value of the corresponding boarding flag of the portable device 1002 to on via the signal electrode 1101-3. In addition, in step S185, the passing station information recording unit 1484 reads information indicating the current train travel point stored in the memory 1454, and records the information as passing station information in the portable device 1002. After step S185, the process proceeds to step S186.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S181 that communication with the portable device 1002 is not established, the process proceeds to step S186.

  For example, each time the corresponding train arrives at the station, the management server 1171 transmits information indicating the travel point of the corresponding train to the transmission / reception device 1151-3 installed under the floor of the train vehicle. Unit 1456 receives information representing the travel point of this train.

  The information communication unit 1485 determines whether or not the communication unit 1456 has received information representing a train travel point from the management server 1171 and determines that information representing a train travel point from the management server 1171 has been received. In this case, in step S187, the information representing the current train travel point stored in the memory 1454 is updated with the information representing the train travel point from the management server 1171. Thereafter, the process returns to step S181 and the subsequent processes are repeated.

  That is, as a result, the memory 1454 always stores information representing the latest travel point of the train.

  If it is determined in step S186 that the information representing the train travel point from the management server 1171 has not been received, the process returns to step S181 and the subsequent processes are repeated.

  In the example of FIGS. 24 and 26, the value of the usage flag is set after confirming the value of the corresponding usage flag, but the confirmation is skipped and the value of the usage flag is set immediately. You can also That is, step S163 in FIG. 24 and step S183 in FIG. 25 can be omitted.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 26, the processing of the portable device 1002 that is executed in response to the processing of the ticket gate device 1003 and the transmission / reception device 1151 described above with reference to FIGS. 22, 24, and 25 will be described. To do.

  In steps S102 and 103 in FIG. 22, step S162 in FIG. 24, and step S182 in FIG. 25, the ticket gate device 1003 and the transmission / reception device 1151 request each information stored in the memory 1254, respectively.

  In step S201, the control unit 1255 of the portable device 1002 determines whether or not information is requested. When it is determined that the information is requested, in step S202, the control unit 1255 reads out corresponding information from the memory 1254 and the signal electrode 1201. To the requested device (the ticket gate device 1003 or the transmission / reception device 1151).

  If it is determined in step S201 that no information is requested, the process skips step S202 and proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, the control unit 1255 determines whether or not there is a request for an entrance fee from the ticket gate device 1003. If it is determined that there is a request for the entrance fee, the control unit 1255 stores the electronic money processing unit 1281 in the memory 1254 in step S204. The entrance fee is reduced from the stored prepaid amount, and in step S205, the ticket gate apparatus 1003 is notified via the signal electrode 1201 that the reduction of the entrance fee has been completed.

  If it is determined in step S203 that there is no entry fee request, the process skips steps S204 and S205 and proceeds to step S206.

  On the other hand, in steps S107 and 108 in FIG. 22, step S164 in FIG. 25, and steps S184 and S185 in FIG. 26, the ticket gate device 1003 and the transmission / reception device 1151 are stored in the memory 1254 of the portable device 1002, respectively. It asks you to set usage history information.

  In step S206, the control unit 1255 determines whether or not usage history information setting is requested. If the control unit 1255 determines that usage history information setting is requested, the control unit 1255 stores the flag management unit 1282 in the memory 1254 in step S207. Among the stored usage history information, the corresponding usage history information is set.

  If it is determined in step S206 that setting of usage history information is not requested, the process skips step S207 and proceeds to step S208.

  In step S208, the control unit 1255 determines whether or not the payment information is acquired from the ticket gate device 1003 via the signal electrode 1201. If it is determined in step S208 that payment information has been acquired from the ticket gate device 1003, the process returns to step S201, and the subsequent processes are repeated. That is, the usage history information of the mobile device 1002 is continuously updated until the payment information is acquired from the ticket gate device 1003.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S208 that the settlement information has been acquired from the ticket gate device 1003, the control unit 1255 controls the electronic money processing unit 1281 in step S209, and the prepaid amount in the memory 1254 is determined according to the settlement information. In step S210, the ticket gate device 1003 is notified of the completion of payment.

  When the ticket gate apparatus 1003 receives the payment completion notification from the portable device 1002, the ticket gate apparatus 1003 instructs the usage history information to be reset in step S112 of FIG.

  In step S211, the control unit 1255 controls the flag management unit 1282 to reset (initialize) all use history information. Thereby, the process of the portable device 1002 is ended.

  As described above, in the automatic ticket checkout processing system of FIG. 9, by using the wireless communication described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8, the user 1001 simply passes over the signal electrode 1101, so that the portable device In the memory 1254 of 1002, usage history information that is usage information corresponding to the position where the signal electrode 1101 is provided (that is, store, platform, boarding, etc.) is written.

  In other words, in the past, for example, the facility in the area 1020 inside the ticket gate of the user, which could only be confirmed when electronic money information was reduced for the purchase of goods at a store. Usage can be easily confirmed.

  Therefore, by using this usage history information, the ticket gate device 1003 performs the reduction management and entrance management at the time of ticket gate entry and the usage management of trains, stores, platforms, etc. in the area 1020 inside the ticket gate at once. This makes it possible to perform billing settlement according to the purpose of the user who enters and exits the ticket gate.

  In the above description, the signal electrode 1101 has been described as being embedded in the store, platform, or train vehicle in the area 1020 inside the ticket gate. For example, in the area 1020 inside the ticket gate, However, it can also be buried under the floor of facilities that cannot be used without passing through the ticket gates, such as toilets, lost property management rooms, and waiting rooms. In this case, it is possible to use a toilet, a lost article management room, or the like without bothering the ticket operator.

  The series of processes described above can be executed by hardware or can be executed by software. When the above-described series of processing is executed by software, a program constituting the software executes various functions by installing a computer incorporated in dedicated hardware or various programs. For example, a general-purpose personal computer is installed from a network or a recording medium.

  When the above-described series of processing is executed by software, a program constituting the software is installed from a network such as the Internet or a recording medium such as a removable medium.

  This recording medium is distributed to distribute the program to the user, and includes a magnetic disk (including a floppy disk (registered trademark)) on which the program is recorded, an optical disk (CD-ROM (Compact Disk-Read Only Memory). ), DVD (including Digital Versatile Disk)), magneto-optical disk (including MD (Mini-Disk) (registered trademark)), or removable media consisting of semiconductor memory, etc. Also included are those composed of a ROM in which a program is recorded, a hard disk included in a storage unit, and the like that are distributed to the user in a preinstalled state.

  The steps of executing the series of processes described above in this specification are performed in parallel or individually even if they are not necessarily processed in time series, as well as processes performed in time series in the order described. It also includes processing.

It is a figure which shows the structural example which concerns on one Embodiment of the communication system to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the example of the equivalent circuit of the communication system of FIG. 1 in an ideal state. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a calculation result of an effective value of a voltage generated at both ends of a reception load resistor in the model of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the communication system of FIG. It is a figure which shows the actual usage example which concerns on one Embodiment of the communication system to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the other usage example which concerns on one Embodiment of the communication system to which this invention is applied. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the flow of a communication process. It is a figure which shows the further another structural example of the communication system to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the structural example which concerns on one Embodiment of the payment processing system to which this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the portable device of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the ticket gate apparatus of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control part of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the transmission / reception apparatus of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control part of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the other structural example of the control part of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the utilization log information currently recorded on the memory of FIG. It is a figure explaining the example of the adjustment process according to the utilization log information currently recorded on the memory of FIG. It is a figure explaining the other example of the adjustment process according to the usage history information recorded on the memory of FIG. It is a figure explaining the further another example of the adjustment process according to the usage history information recorded on the memory of FIG. It is a figure explaining the other example of the adjustment process according to the usage history information recorded on the memory of FIG. It is a figure explaining the further another example of the adjustment process according to the usage history information recorded on the memory of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the example of a process of the ticket gate apparatus of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the example of the adjustment information generation process of FIG.22 S110. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the transmission / reception device in FIG. 9. 10 is a flowchart illustrating another example of processing of the transmission / reception device in FIG. 9. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the mobile device in FIG. 9.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Communication system, 110 Transmission apparatus, 111 Transmission signal electrode, 112 Transmission reference electrode, 113 Transmission part, 120 Reception apparatus, 121 Reception signal electrode, 122 Reception reference electrode, 123 Reception part, 130 Communication medium, 961 and 962 Transmission / reception apparatus, 1001 Customer, 1002 Portable device, 1003 Ticket gate device, 1005 Signal electrode, 1006 Reference electrode, 1007 Sensor, 1101 Signal electrode, 1102 Reference electrode, 1151 Transceiver, 1201 Signal electrode, 1202 Reference electrode, 1254 Memory, 1255 Control unit, 1281 Electronic money processing unit, 1282 Flag management unit, 1355 Control unit, 1371 Person detection unit, 1372 Information acquisition unit, 1373 Admission fee reduction unit, 1375 Admission flag setting unit, 1376 Reduction flag setting unit, 1377 Gold settlement unit, 1378 use history information resetting unit, 1455 a control unit, 1473 and 1483 use flag setting unit, 1484 pass the station information recording unit

Claims (7)

A first information processing device installed at a ticket gate of a station;
In an information processing system comprising a second information processing device installed at a predetermined position in a facility in a station premises that can be used by entering from the ticket gate, or at a predetermined position in a train vehicle,
The first information processing apparatus includes:
A communication terminal worn by a person who passes through the gate, and communicates with the communication terminal that communicates using a dielectric including a human body as a communication medium;
Billing settlement means that performs flag processing according to entrance and exit of the ticket gate and performs billing settlement for electronic money information recorded in the communication terminal according to a flag set in the communication terminal Including
The second information processing apparatus
Use of communicating with the communication terminal worn by a person entering the predetermined position via the communication medium and setting a flag indicating use of a facility or a train corresponding to the predetermined position on the communication terminal An information processing system including flag setting means. The billing settlement means is
Entry flag setting means for communicating with the communication terminal worn by a person entering the ticket gate and setting a flag indicating the admission to the communication terminal;
When a predetermined fee is reduced from the electronic money information recorded in the communication terminal according to the regular ticket information recorded in the communication terminal, the communication terminal communicates with the communication terminal and the communication terminal A reduction flag setting means for setting a flag to indicate;
Communicates with the communication terminal worn by the person participating in the ticket gate, and performs billing settlement for the electronic money information recorded in the communication terminal according to the flag set in the communication terminal The information processing system according to claim 1, further comprising fee settlement processing means for settlement of a fee to be performed. The second information processing apparatus is installed at a predetermined position in a store in the station premises,
The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the use flag setting unit communicates with the communication terminal and sets a flag indicating use of the store in the communication terminal. The second information processing apparatus is installed at a predetermined position in the platform within the station premises,
The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the use flag setting unit communicates with the communication terminal and sets a flag indicating use of the platform in the communication terminal. The second information processing apparatus is installed at a predetermined position in the train vehicle,
The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the use flag setting unit communicates with the communication terminal and sets a flag indicating use of a train in the communication terminal. The second information processing apparatus
Station information acquisition means for acquiring information of the station where the train arrived;
Communicates with the communication terminal worn by a person who has entered the predetermined position via the communication medium, and records the station information acquired by the station information acquisition means as usage information in the communication terminal. And usage information recording means for
The billing settlement unit of the first information processing apparatus includes:
Communicates with the communication terminal, and makes a payment for electronic money information recorded in the communication terminal according to a flag set in the communication terminal and usage information recorded in the communication terminal The information processing system according to claim 5. A first information processing device installed at a ticket gate of a station;
In an information processing method of an information processing system comprising: a second information processing device installed at a predetermined position in a station premises or a predetermined position in a train that can be used by entering from the ticket gate
In the first information processing apparatus,
A communication terminal worn by a person who passes through the gate, and communicates with the communication terminal that communicates using a dielectric including a human body as a communication medium;
A billing settlement step that performs flag processing according to entry / exit of the ticket gate and performs billing settlement for the electronic money information recorded in the communication terminal according to the flag set in the communication terminal Including
In the second information processing apparatus,
Use of communicating with the communication terminal worn by a person entering the predetermined position via the communication medium and setting a flag indicating use of a facility or a train corresponding to the predetermined position on the communication terminal An information processing method including a flag setting step.

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