JP2007156535A - Radio communication equipment, ticket examination method and ticket examination system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide radio communication equipment for stopping useless radio wave output. <P>SOLUTION: This radio communication equipment is provided with a communication means (33) for communicating with a radio communication medium for storing reservation information corresponding to management reservation information to be managed on a host device in accordance with a reservation operation and a control means (31) for transmitting a reply request signal by the communication means, and for receiving the reservation information stored in the radio communication medium, and for stopping the transmission of the reply request signal based on the seat use decision acquired by comparing the received reservation information with the management reservation information assigned to a predetermined seat corresponding to the communication means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a wireless communication device (noncontact IC card reader / writer) that communicates with a wireless communication medium (noncontact IC card or mobile phone) that stores reservation information such as reserved seats. The present invention also relates to a ticket checking method and a ticket checking system using such a wireless communication device.

  In recent years, an environment for providing various services using a non-contact type IC card is being prepared, and accordingly, research and development related to the non-contact type IC card has become active. For example, a technique that enables a plurality of transactions with a single wireless card is disclosed (see Patent Document 1). Or the technique which enables the transaction between several radio | wireless cards is disclosed (refer patent document 2).

Automatic ticket gates equipped with non-contact type IC card reader / writer devices (hereinafter referred to as reader / writers) have appeared at public transportation stations such as railways. The reader / writer communicates with a host device such as an automatic ticket gate, and after confirming the mutual key information (authentication established), outputs a radio wave from the antenna unit. As a result, the reader / writer communicates with a non-contact type IC card (hereinafter referred to as an IC card) that is trapped within the communication range of the antenna unit. In such a communication system, after authentication is established, radio waves continue to be output from the antenna unit until the authentication connection is canceled when the power of the host device is turned off or when there is some abnormality. In other words, in such a communication system, radio waves are continuously output from the antenna unit of the reader / writer during normal operation, and no particular control is performed regarding the output and blocking of the radio waves. Not.
JP-A-2005-173733 JP 2000-69028 A

  In the communication system described above, radio waves are continuously output from the antenna unit during times other than when the reader / writer communicates with the IC card (when the IC card is not worn).

  The above-described operation form of the automatic ticket gate is such that a passenger or the like who is a user touches the IC card for a moment (about 1 to 2 seconds) on the reader / writer antenna unit and then passes by. Therefore, the time for the human body to approach the antenna unit and receive radio waves is short, and there is no problem.

  However, it becomes a problem in an environment where passengers receive radio waves for a long time, for example, when the above-described communication system is applied to a reservation confirmation system (checking system) in a train. That is, in such a reservation confirmation system, it is assumed that the reader / writer and its antenna unit are installed in the seat of the train or a place close to the seat, and the reservation information is confirmed (checking) by an IC card or the like possessed by the passenger. Is done. Since the antenna unit is installed in the seat or a place close to the seat, when the passenger sits in the seat for a long time, the passenger receives radio waves at a short distance for a long time. As a result, the radio wave received by the human body may exceed the value prescribed in the human body protection guidelines, which causes a problem both physically and legally.

  Furthermore, by continuing to output radio waves, power is consumed correspondingly, resulting in more power consumption than necessary.

  An object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems, and to provide a wireless communication device capable of stopping unnecessary radio wave output. Moreover, this invention is providing the ticket-checking method and ticket-checking system by such a radio | wireless communication apparatus.

  The wireless communication device, the ticket checking method, and the ticket checking system according to the present invention are configured as follows.

  (1) A wireless communication device according to the present invention includes a communication unit that communicates with a wireless communication medium that stores reservation information corresponding to management reservation information managed by a host device in response to a reservation operation; A seat obtained by transmitting a signal, receiving reservation information stored in the wireless communication medium, and comparing the received reservation information with management reservation information assigned to a predetermined seat corresponding to the communication means Control means for stopping transmission of the response request signal based on the use determination.

  (2) In the ticket checking method of the present invention, the wireless communication medium stores reservation information corresponding to the reservation operation, the host device manages the management reservation information corresponding to the reservation information, and wirelessly corresponds to a predetermined seat. The communication device transmits a response request signal, receives reservation information stored in the wireless communication medium, compares the received reservation information with management reservation information assigned to the predetermined seat, And the transmission of the response request signal is stopped based on the result of the ticket inspection.

  (3) The ticket inspection system according to the present invention includes a host device that manages management reservation information corresponding to reservation information stored by a wireless communication medium in response to a reservation operation, and exchanges information with the host device and also uses the wireless communication medium. Check system configured by a wireless communication device that communicates with the wireless communication device, the upper device manages management reservation information corresponding to reservation information stored by the wireless communication medium by communicating with the wireless communication medium, The wireless communication device corresponding to a predetermined seat starts transmission of a response request signal at a predetermined timing based on operation information and management reservation information provided from the host device, and receives the reservation information from the wireless communication medium The ticket is checked by comparing the received reservation information with the management reservation information assigned to the predetermined seat, and based on the ticket check result. It stops sending the serial response request signal.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a wireless communication apparatus capable of stopping unnecessary radio wave output. Further, the present invention can provide a ticket checking method and a ticket checking system using such a wireless communication device.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a ticket inspection system according to an example of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the ticket inspection system includes a host management server 10, each vehicle management server 20, and a plurality of non-contact reader / writers 30 (hereinafter referred to as reader / writers 30). The reader / writer 30 is installed corresponding to each seat in the train, and is configured to be able to wirelessly communicate with the wireless communication medium 1 such as a non-contact IC card or a mobile phone.

  The contactless IC card, which is one of the wireless communication media 1 described above, communicates with the host management server 10 via a ticket vending machine installed at a station or a PC equipped with an Internet connection environment, and stores passenger reservation information. Can do. In this case, the upper management server 10 manages management reservation information in which unique identification information assigned to each contactless IC card is associated with passenger reservation information stored in each contactless IC card. In addition, when using a mobile phone which is one of the wireless communication media 1 described above, it is possible to communicate with the upper management server 10 and store passenger reservation information without using a ticket machine or a PC. . Also in this case, the upper management server manages management reservation information in which unique identification information assigned to each mobile phone is associated with passenger reservation information stored in each mobile phone. The passenger reservation information described above is, for example, reserved seat reservation information.

  In the wireless communication medium 1, specific identification information assigned to each wireless communication medium 1 and passenger reservation information are associated with each other by the upper management server 10 without storing specific passenger reservation information. It is only necessary to manage the management reservation information. In this case, the unique identification information stored in the wireless communication medium 1 becomes passenger reservation information.

  Each wind pipe server 20 is mounted on each train or each vehicle. The host management server 10 and each vehicle management server 20 are configured to be communicable wirelessly, and each vehicle management server 20 and the reader / writer 30 are configured to be communicable wirelessly or by wire. When the wireless communication medium 1 storing the passenger reservation information is deceived by the reader / writer 30 installed corresponding to a predetermined seat, the passenger reservation information stored in the wireless communication medium 1 and the predetermined seat (reader / writer thereof) The ticket is checked against the management reservation information assigned to 30).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of a reader / writer applied to the ticket checking system. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an installation example of this reader / writer.

  As shown in FIG. 2, each reader / writer 30 includes a control unit 31, a recording unit 32, an antenna 33, and a guide unit 34. The power supply 40 is configured to supply necessary power to each reader / writer 30.

  As shown in FIG. 3, each reader / writer 30 is installed corresponding to each seat in the train. For example, the main body of each reader / writer 30 is built in the armrest of each seat. Alternatively, the main body of each reader / writer 30 may be built in the backrest of each seat. On the other hand, the antenna 33 and the guide unit 34 are installed on the upper surface of the armrest or the backrest so that the user can visually observe the installation of the antenna 33 and the guide unit 34. For example, the antenna 33 holds the wireless communication medium 1. Is displayed. Further, the guide unit 34 is provided with display lamps 34a, 34b, and 35c, and these display lamps 34a, 34b, and 35c guide and display the check result. Details of this guidance display will be described later.

  Each reader / writer 30 is connected to each car management server 20, and each car management server 20 is connected to the host management server 10. The reader / writer 30, each vehicle management server 20, and the upper management server 10 can request and provide information to each other.

  The control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 outputs a control signal for controlling ON / OFF of the radio wave output from the antenna 33 and controls communication with each vehicle management server 20 and the wireless communication medium 1. The recording unit 32 records passenger information and the like provided from the upper management server 10 via each vehicle management server 20. The antenna 33 outputs radio waves to the radio communication medium 1 and receives radio waves from the radio communication medium 1. That is, the reader / writer 30 communicates with the wireless communication medium 1 via the antenna 33.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, passenger boarding, getting-off station, train stop station, and the like will be described.

  The first station is defined as S station, the last station is defined as T station, and the stop station is defined as W, X, and Y stations. Assume that three passengers A, B, and C get on between the first station S station and the last station T station and reserve the same seat. It is assumed that passenger A gets on from S station and gets off at X station, passenger B gets on from X station and gets off at Y station, and passenger C gets on board from Y station and gets off at T station. However, in reality, it is assumed that passenger B has made a reservation but does not actually get on, and passenger C has made a reservation but the information does not match (an attempt was made to use a seat different from the reserved seat).

  Next, details of various types of information will be described with reference to FIG. Fig.5 (a) is a figure which shows an example of train operation information, FIG.5 (b) corresponds to passenger information (passenger reservation operation provided from the high-order management server 10 to each vehicle management server 20). FIG. 5C is a diagram showing an example of passenger reservation information recorded in the wireless communication medium 1, and FIG. 5C shows passenger reservation information recorded in the wireless communication medium 1 corresponding to the passenger's reservation operation It is a figure which shows an example of (corresponding to the passenger information managed by the management server 10).

  The host management server 10 manages the train operation information of each train, and distributes, for example, the train operation information of the limited express 123 to each vehicle management server 20 mounted on the limited express 123. For example, the train operation information of the limited express No. 123 includes the train date and time of the limited express No. 123 train (eg: June 22, 2005), the train number (eg: special express 123), the first station (eg: S station), the end station ( (Example: T station), information such as a stop station (example: W, X, Y station) is included.

  Furthermore, the upper management server 10 manages passenger information (management reservation information) generated in response to a reservation operation using the wireless communication medium 1. Passenger information A generated in response to the above-described reservation operation of passenger A includes boarding passenger presence / absence information (ex: presence), boarding date / time (ex: June 22, 2005), train number (ex: limited express 123) , Seat number (example: 1A), boarding station (S station), getting off station (X station) and the like. Similarly, passenger information B generated in response to the above-described reservation operation for passenger B includes boarding passenger presence / absence information (example: present), boarding date and time (example: June 22, 2005), train number (example: Express 123), seat number (example: 1A), boarding station (X station), getting off station (Y station), and other information. Passenger information C generated in response to the above-described reservation operation for passenger C includes boarding passenger presence / absence information (e.g., available), boarding date and time (e.g., June 22, 2005), train number (e.g., limited express 123). , Seat number (example: 1A), boarding station (Y station), and getting off station (T station).

  The host management server 10 transmits the above boarding information A, B, and C to each car management server 20 mounted on the limited express 123, for example, at the time of train operation. Each vehicle management server 20 manages which reader / writer 30 is installed at which seat number, and each vehicle management server 20 is installed corresponding to the seat number 1A with the boarding information A, B, C. To the reader / writer 30. The reader / writer 30 determines whether there is a passenger boarding at the station where the train is stopped, based on the passenger presence information included in the boarding information A, B, C.

  As described above, while the host management server 10 manages passenger information in response to a reservation operation, the information storage medium 1 stores passenger reservation information. That is, the passenger reservation information A is recorded in the information storage medium 1 owned by the passenger A in response to the passenger information A being managed by the upper management server 10 corresponding to the reservation operation. Similarly, the passenger reservation information B is recorded in the information storage medium 1 owned by the passenger B in response to the passenger information B being managed by the host management server 10 corresponding to the reservation operation. Similarly, the passenger reservation information C is recorded in the information storage medium 1 owned by the passenger C in response to the passenger information C being managed by the host management server 10 corresponding to the reservation operation.

  Passenger reservation information A includes boarding date and time (eg: June 22, 2005), train number (eg: limited express 123), seat number (eg: 1A), boarding station (S station), getting off station (X station), etc. Contains information. Similarly, passenger reservation information B includes boarding date and time (eg: June 22, 2005), train number (eg: limited express 123), seat number (eg: 1A), boarding station (X station), and getting off station (Y Station)). Similarly, passenger reservation information C includes boarding date and time (eg: June 22, 2005), train number (eg: limited express 123), seat number (eg: 1A), boarding station (Y station), and getting off station (T Station)).

  Next, the sequence control of the ticket checking system will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Each vehicle management server 20 mounted on the train receives the train operation information from the host management server 10 and distributes the train operation information to each reader / writer 30 before the train operation (for example, stopped at the first station). . Each reader / writer 30 that has received the train operation information requests passenger information from each vehicle management server 20. In response to this request, each vehicle management server 20 provides the passenger information received from the host management server 10 to each reader / writer 30 installed corresponding to each seat.

  The recording unit 32 of the reader / writer 30 records the provided passenger information, and the control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 determines the presence / absence of a boarding passenger based on the boarding passenger presence / absence information included in the provided passenger information. For example, the control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 that has received the passenger information A turns on the display lamp 34a (for example, a green lamp) based on the determination that there is a passenger (passenger A), for example. By turning on the display lamp 34a, a passenger or a staff member can know that the seat is a reserved seat. Furthermore, the control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 starts to output a radio wave, for example, a polling command, necessary for non-contact communication with the wireless communication medium 1 from the antenna 33 based on the determination that there is a passenger (passenger A), for example. Under the control of the control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30, the antenna 33 transmits a polling command at regular time intervals, and waits for the wireless communication medium 1 to be trapped within the communication range of the antenna 33.

  While the polling command is transmitted from the antenna 33, the passenger A who has the wireless communication medium 1 in which the passenger reservation information A is recorded becomes the seat of the reserved seat number (seat number included in the passenger reservation information A). The wireless communication medium 1 is placed on the antenna 33 of the installed reader / writer 30. In response to this, the wireless communication medium 1 receives the polling command from the antenna 33 and returns a response. The control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 detects this response and transmits a command requesting passenger reservation information from the antenna 33 to the wireless communication medium 1. Upon receiving this command, the wireless communication medium 1 reads the passenger reservation information A recorded corresponding to the reservation operation, and transmits this passenger reservation information A to the reader / writer 30 (antenna 33).

  The control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 determines the validity of seat use based on a comparison between the passenger reservation information A received from the wireless communication medium 1 and the passenger information A received from each vehicle management server 20. For example, when each item of the passenger reservation information A matches each item of the passenger information A, it is determined that the seat is used properly. The control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 turns off the display lamp 34a and turns on the display lamp 34b (for example, a blue lamp) based on the determination that the seat is valid. By turning on the display lamp 34b, a passenger or a staff member can recognize that the seat is used properly. Thereby, for example, the ticket check can be completed without waking up a sleeping passenger. In the present embodiment, a case in which legitimate seat use is guided by lamp display will be described, but guidance may be made by voice or the like.

  In addition, the reader / writer 30 may transmit the determination result of the validity of seat use (that is, the check result) to each vehicle management server 20, and each vehicle management server 20 may transmit the result to the upper management server 10. Each vehicle management server 20 is provided with a display for outputting the ticket check result. Similarly, the host management server 10 is also provided with a display for outputting the ticket check result. I can know.

  When a valid seat use determination is obtained, there is no need for a ticket check to the station where passenger A gets off. Therefore, the control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 stops the radio wave output output from the antenna 33. As a result, it is possible to prevent adverse effects on the human body due to unnecessary radio wave radiation and to suppress unnecessary power consumption due to unnecessary radio wave radiation.

  When the train departs from S station, which is the starting station, each car management server 20 delivers the departure information to the reader / writer 30, and when the train stops at W station, which is the stop station, each car management server 20 receives each leader. Station name information is distributed to the writer 30. The control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 compares the stop station name information and the getting-off station information in the passenger information A to determine whether the passenger A gets off. For example, since it becomes clear that the passenger A does not get off at the W station based on the passenger information A, the reader / writer 30 does not perform any processing even if the train stops at the W station.

  When the train departs from station W, each car management server 20 delivers departure information to the reader / writer 30, and when the train stops at station X, which is a stop station, each car management server 20 sends information to each reader / writer 30. Distribute information about the station name. The control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 compares the stop station name information and the getting-off station information in the passenger information A to determine whether the passenger A gets off. For example, it becomes clear that the passenger A gets off at the X station based on the passenger information A. The control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 requests passenger information from each vehicle management server 20. Each vehicle management server 20 that has received the request transfers the passenger information B to the reader / writer 30. The control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 determines the presence of a passenger (passenger B) from the passenger information included in the passenger information B, turns off the display lamp 34b, and turns on the display lamp 34a. Further, the control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 starts to output radio waves from the antenna 33. That is, the control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 transmits a polling command at regular time intervals and waits for the wireless communication medium 1 to be deceived.

  The reader / writer 30 waits for a response from the wireless communication medium 1, but it is assumed that there is no response from the wireless communication medium 1. That is, it is assumed that passenger B made a reservation but did not actually get on. In this case, the train departs in a state where radio waves are still output from the antenna 33 of the reader / writer 30. When the train departs from station X, each car management server 20 delivers departure information to the reader / writer 30. The reader / writer 30 receives the departure information, receives the departure information, monitors the radio wave output time, and stops the radio wave output after a predetermined time. Specifically, the control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 starts counting time with a timer based on reception of departure information, detects the passage of a certain time, and stops radio wave output. As a result, even if a reservation is made after the train departs (even if there are passengers), radio wave output can be stopped after a certain period of time if there is no response from the wireless communication medium 1. The above-mentioned fixed time value is set, for example, to the time required for passengers to get on and get to the reserved seat (assuming that the reserved seat is the last vehicle). In this case, it is possible to output radio waves only for the time required for radio wave output.

  When the train stops at Y station, each car management server 20 delivers stop station name information to each reader / writer 30. Since the Y station is a station from which the passenger B gets off, the control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 requests passenger information from each vehicle management server 20. Each vehicle management server 20 that has received the request transfers, for example, passenger information C to the reader / writer 30. The control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 determines the presence of a passenger (passenger C) from the passenger information included in the passenger information C, and turns on the display lamp 34a (in this case, the display lamp 34a is continuously turned on). ). Further, the control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 starts to output radio waves from the antenna 33. That is, the control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 transmits a polling command at regular time intervals and waits for the wireless communication medium 1 to be deceived.

  While the polling command is transmitted from the antenna 33, the passenger D who has the wireless communication medium 1 in which the passenger reservation information D is recorded becomes the seat of the wrong seat number (the seat number included in the passenger reservation information C). It is assumed that the wireless communication medium 1 is put on the antenna 33 of the reader / writer 30 installed. In response to this, the wireless communication medium 1 receives the polling command from the antenna 33 and returns a response. The control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 detects this response and transmits a command requesting passenger reservation information from the antenna 33 to the wireless communication medium 1. Upon receiving this command, the wireless communication medium 1 reads the passenger reservation information D recorded in response to the reservation operation, and transmits this passenger reservation information D to the reader / writer 30 (antenna 33).

  The control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 determines the validity of seat use based on a comparison between the passenger reservation information D received from the wireless communication medium 1 and the passenger information C received from each vehicle management server 20. In this case, since each item of the passenger reservation information D and each item of the passenger information C do not match, the control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 requests the wireless communication medium 1 for the passenger reservation information again. The wireless communication medium 1 that has received this re-request reads the passenger reservation information D again, and retransmits the passenger reservation information D to the reader / writer 30. In this case, since it is still determined that the seat is illegally used, the control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 turns off the display lamp 34a and displays the lamp 34c based on the determination that the seat is illegally used. Turn on (eg red lamp). By turning on the display lamp 34c, a passenger or a staff member can recognize that the seat is illegally used (incorrect seat use). Furthermore, a liquid crystal display or the like may be provided in the guide unit 34 of the reader / writer 30 so that information on seats that can be used is guided and displayed by the passenger reservation information D.

  If it is determined by re-transmission that the seat is valid, the control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 stops the radio wave output from the antenna 33. If it is determined again that the seat is illegally used by re-transmission, the control unit 31 of the reader / writer 30 starts counting time by a timer based on the unauthorized seat usage determination, detects the passage of a fixed time, Stop radio wave output. The unauthorized seat use determination result is displayed on the screen of each vehicle management server 20 and the upper management server 10 or is output as a voice. This makes it possible to respond quickly to staff.

  As described above, the reader / writer 30 outputs radio waves from the antenna 33 at a timing when radio wave output is necessary based on train operation information and passenger information, and stops radio wave output from the antenna 33 at a timing when radio wave output is unnecessary. can do.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the processing of the ticket checking system will be described.

  Before the train operation (for example, at the starting station), the ticket checking system is activated (ST1), and each vehicle management server 20 mounted on the train receives the train operation information from the host management server 10, and each reader / writer 30 The train operation information is distributed, and the recording unit 32 of each reader / writer 30 stores the distributed train operation information (ST2).

  The reader / writer 30 requests passenger information from each vehicle management server 20 (ST3), obtains the provided passenger information (ST4), and determines the presence / absence of a passenger based on the passenger information on the passenger included in the passenger information. (ST5). The reader / writer 30 stores passenger information based on the determination that there is a passenger (ST5, YES), and outputs radio waves from the antenna 33 (ST7). Conversely, the reader / writer 30 does not perform any processing until it stops at the next station based on the determination that there is no passenger (ST5, NO).

  Based on the determination that there is a passenger (ST5, YES), the reader / writer 30 determines the presence / absence of departure information from each vehicle management server 20 (ST8), and if no departure information is received (ST8, NO) polling Continue to send commands (ST10). Based on the reception of the departure information (ST8, YES), the reader / writer 30 starts a radio wave output time monitoring timer (ST9) and continues to transmit a polling command (ST10).

  When the reader / writer 30 receives a response from the wireless communication medium 1 to the polling command (ST11, YES), the reader / writer 30 transmits a command requesting passenger reservation information to the wireless communication medium 1 (ST12). When the passenger reservation information (response) is received (ST13, YES), the stored passenger information is compared with the received passenger reservation information to determine the validity of seat use (ST14).

  When the reader / writer 30 determines that the use of the seat is valid (ST15, YES), the reader / writer 30 stops the radio wave output from the antenna 33 (ST17). If the reader / writer 30 determines that the use of the seat is not valid (ST15, NO), it determines again whether there is departure information (ST8, NO) on the condition that there is no timeout (ST16, NO), and requests passenger reservation information. The command is retransmitted (ST12). If there is no response to any of the polling and passenger reservation information request commands (ST11, NO) (ST13, NO), it is determined whether or not a timeout has occurred based on the count value by the timer (ST16), and if there is no timeout (ST16, NO), the process again proceeds to the determination of the presence / absence of departure information (ST8).

  After stopping at the next station (ST18), the reader / writer 30 receives the stop station name information from each car management server 20 (ST19), and compares it with the passenger getting off station information included in the passenger information to determine whether the passenger gets off the station. Is determined (ST20). If it is not a stop station, wait until the next station. The reader / writer 30 determines whether it is a terminal station when the passenger gets off (ST20, YES), and further determines whether it is a terminal station (ST21). If the passenger information of the next passenger is requested (ST22), and the passenger information is obtained (ST23), the presence or absence of the next passenger is determined (ST24). Based on the determination that there is no next passenger (ST25, NO), the reader / writer 30 waits for the next station, and based on the determination that there is a next passenger (ST25, YES), stores passenger information and outputs radio waves from the antenna 33 ( ST7), preparing for communication with the wireless communication medium 1.

  The reader / writer 30 clears the passenger information recorded in the recording unit 32 (ST26) based on the determination that it is the terminal station (ST21, YES), and prepares for the next train operation.

  As described above, the reader / writer 30 outputs radio waves only when it is necessary to perform non-contact communication with the wireless communication medium 1, and stops outputting radio waves when it is not necessary. As a result, the time during which the human body receives radio waves can be shortened as much as possible, and adverse effects of the radio waves on the human body can be suppressed. In addition, power consumption can be greatly reduced by stopping radio wave output when radio wave output is not required. For example, considering that there are about several tens to a hundred seats per vehicle, the power consumption reduction effect is very large.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. In addition, the embodiments may be appropriately combined as much as possible, and in that case, the combined effect can be obtained. Further, the above embodiments include inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by appropriately combining a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if some constituent requirements are deleted from all the constituent requirements shown in the embodiment, the problem described in the column of the problem to be solved by the invention can be solved, and the effect described in the column of the effect of the invention Can be obtained as an invention.

It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of the ticket inspection system of an example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of schematic structure of the reader / writer applied to a check system. It is a figure which shows the example of installation of this reader / writer. It is a figure which shows examples, such as boarding of passenger A, B, and C, a getting-off station, and a stop station of a train. An example of train operation information, passenger information (corresponding to passenger reservation information recorded in a wireless communication medium corresponding to a passenger reservation operation), and passenger reservation information (corresponding to passenger information managed by the host management server) is shown. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the sequence control of a ticket detection system. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the sequence control of a ticket detection system. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of a ticket inspection system. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of a ticket inspection system.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Wireless communication medium, 10 ... High-order management server, 20 ... Each vehicle management server, 30 ... Reader / writer, 31 ... Control part, 32 ... Recording part, 33 ... Antenna, 34 ... Guide part

Claims (11)

Communication means for communicating with a wireless communication medium storing reservation information corresponding to management reservation information managed by a host device in response to a reservation operation;
A response request signal is transmitted by the communication means, the reservation information stored in the wireless communication medium is received, the received reservation information, and management reservation information assigned to a predetermined seat corresponding to the communication means, Control means for stopping transmission of the response request signal based on the seat use determination obtained from the comparison of
A wireless communication apparatus comprising:   The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit stops transmission of the response request signal based on seat use permission determination.   The control unit starts transmission of the response request signal at a predetermined timing at which use of the predetermined seat is predicted based on operation information and management reservation information provided from the host device. Item 2. The wireless communication device according to Item 1.   2. The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit stops transmitting the response request signal when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving reservation information from the wireless communication medium.   The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit stops transmission of the response request signal after a predetermined time has elapsed since the seat use permission determination.   The wireless communication apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising guide means for guiding a result of the seat use determination. Corresponding to the reservation operation, the wireless communication medium stores the reservation information, and the host device manages the management reservation information corresponding to the reservation information,
A wireless communication device corresponding to a predetermined seat transmits a response request signal, receives reservation information stored in the wireless communication medium, and receives the received reservation information and a management reservation assigned to the predetermined seat. Compare the information and perform a ticket check, and stop sending the response request signal based on the ticket check result,
A ticket inspection method characterized by that.   The wireless communication apparatus starts transmission of the response request signal at a predetermined timing at which use of the predetermined seat is predicted based on operation information and management reservation information provided from the host device. The ticket checking method according to claim 7.   The ticket checking method according to claim 7, wherein the wireless communication device guides the ticket checking result.   The host device and the wireless communication medium communicate with each other via a station service device that accepts the reservation operation, the host device manages management reservation information, and the wireless communication medium stores reservation information corresponding to the management reservation information. The ticket checking method according to claim 7, wherein the ticket checking method is stored. Corresponding to the reservation operation, the host device is configured to manage the management reservation information corresponding to the reservation information stored in the wireless communication medium, and to exchange information with the host device and to communicate with the wireless communication medium. A ticket checking system,
The host device manages management reservation information corresponding to reservation information stored by the wireless communication medium by communicating with the wireless communication medium;
The wireless communication device corresponding to a predetermined seat starts transmission of a response request signal at a predetermined timing based on operation information and management reservation information provided from the host device, and receives the reservation information from the wireless communication medium Then, the received reservation information is compared with the management reservation information assigned to the predetermined seat, the ticket is checked, and the transmission of the response request signal is stopped based on the ticket check result.
A ticket inspection system characterized by that.

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