JP2007241853A - Ticket gate system, payment machine, ticket gate machine, and fare adjusting machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a ticket gate system for reducing costs, and for reducing the labor of a staff, and for improving service performance for a user and a payment unit, a ticket gate machine and a fare adjustment machine configuring the ticket gate system. <P>SOLUTION: This ticket gate system is configured to acquire data necessary for the biological authentication of a user, and to generate the authentication data of the user based on the acquired data, and to distribute the generated authentication data to station service equipment, and to perform the biological authentication of the user based on the distributed authentication data, and to perform processing necessary for the ticket gate processing of the user based on the result of the biological authentication. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ticket gate system using biometric authentication, and more particularly, to a station service device such as a payment machine, a ticket gate machine, and a checkout machine constituting these ticket gate systems.

  In recent years, ticket gate machines have been introduced for the purpose of labor saving of ticket gate processing. This ticket gate is a magnetic ticket medium such as an admission ticket, prepaid card, commuter pass, and ticket when a user enters a facility such as a station premises or amusement facility, or enters a facility. The ticket gate processing is performed to determine whether or not to allow the user to pass based on the ticket gate information magnetically recorded on the ticket medium. The taken ticket medium is returned or collected as necessary.

In recent years, ticket gates that handle wireless ticket media in addition to magnetic ticket media have been introduced. Such a wireless ticket gate performs wireless communication with the ticket medium, and performs a ticket gate process for determining whether or not to allow the user to pass based on the ticket information read from the ticket medium. Each station, such as a route that is not unified as a magnetic or wireless ticket media method for users, has both a magnetic processing unit and a wireless communication processing unit so that both types of ticket media can be processed. A ticket gate has been introduced (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-327031 A

  Thus, the ticket gate having both the magnetic processing unit and the wireless communication processing unit is not only expensive, but also requires expenses such as maintenance of the magnetic processing unit, which increases maintenance costs. In addition, since maintenance is a burden on the staff, improvement is demanded. Furthermore, such a similar problem has not only ticket gates but also various station service equipment such as ticket vending machines and payment machines.

  On the other hand, in recent years, in a ticket gate system in which usage forms are diversified, it is desired that user operations necessary for purchase and settlement of ticket media become complicated and to improve serviceability for users.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ticket gate system capable of reducing costs, reducing the burden on staff, and improving serviceability for users. It is to provide a payment machine, a ticket gate, and a checkout machine that constitute a system.

The ticket gate system according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises:
An acquisition means for acquiring data necessary for biometric authentication of the user;
Generating means for generating user authentication data based on the data acquired by the acquiring means;
Distribution means for distributing the authentication data generated by the generation means to station equipment;
Authentication means for performing biometric authentication of the user based on the authentication data distributed by the distribution means;
Ticket gate processing means for performing processing necessary for the ticket gate processing of the user based on the result of biometric authentication by the authentication means;
It is provided with.

The payment machine according to the second aspect of the present invention is:
A payment machine installed at the entrance station,
A setting means for accepting the setting of the participating station;
Acquisition means for acquiring data necessary for biometric authentication of the user at the ticket gate at the entry station and the ticket gate at the entry station set through the setting means;
Generating means for generating authentication data based on the data acquired by the acquiring means;
It is provided with.

The ticket gate according to the third aspect of the present invention is:
Storage means for storing authentication data necessary for biometric authentication of the user;
Detection means for detecting a user;
Obtaining means for obtaining data necessary for biometric authentication of the user based on detecting the user by the detecting means;
Authentication means for performing biometric authentication of a user using data acquired by the acquisition means based on authentication data stored in the storage means;
As a result of biometric authentication by the authentication means, the user is allowed to pass through the ticket gate based on the determination that the authentication data corresponding to the acquired data is stored, and the corresponding authentication data is not stored. A door mechanism that prevents the user from passing through the ticket gate based on the judgment;
It is provided with.

The settlement machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is:
A checkout machine installed in the station,
An input means for accepting input of identification information of a user to be settled;
Based on the identification information input via the input means, receiving means for receiving authentication data necessary for biometric authentication of the corresponding user and fare payment data received in advance at the entrance station from the server;
A settlement means for settlement of the fare based on the fare from the entrance station to the installation station and the payment data received by the receiving means;
Transmitting means for transmitting the authentication data of the user who settled by the settlement means to a ticket gate installed at the same station;
It is provided with.

The settlement machine according to the fifth aspect of the present invention is:
A checkout machine installed in the station,
A setting means for accepting the setting of the entrance station of the user to be settled;
Receiving means for receiving, from the server, authentication data necessary for biometric authentication of the corresponding user and payment data of the fare collected in advance at the entrance station, based on information about the entering station set through the setting means,
An acquisition means for acquiring data necessary for biometric authentication of a user to be settled;
An authentication unit that performs biometric authentication of a user using the data acquired by the acquisition unit based on the authentication data received by the reception unit;
As a result of biometric authentication by the authentication means, based on the determination that there is authentication data corresponding to the acquired data, the fare is calculated based on the fare from the entrance station to the installed station and the payment data received by the receiving means. A checkout method for checkout;
Transmitting means for transmitting the authentication data of the user who settled by the settlement means to a ticket gate installed at the same station;
It is provided with.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a ticket gate system capable of reducing costs, reducing the burden on staff, and improving serviceability for users, a payment machine, a ticket gate machine, and a checkout machine constituting the ticket gate system. Can be provided.

  Hereinafter, a ticket gate system according to an embodiment of the present invention and station equipment constituting the ticket gate system will be described with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1, various station service devices such as a payment machine 100, a ticket gate 200, and a payment machine 300 are installed at each station of the railway company. These station service devices are centrally managed by the central management server 10. Each of these devices is connected using a communication line such as a dedicated line or a public line to construct a network.

  Station service devices such as the payment machine 100, the ticket gate 200, and the checkout machine 300 have a function as ticket gate processing means for performing processing necessary for the user's ticket gate processing using biometric authentication. That is, the payment machine 100 installed at the entrance station has a function of receiving the setting of the entry station, acquiring data necessary for the biometric authentication of the user, and generating authentication data. The ticket gate 200 acquires data necessary for biometric authentication of a user who is going to pass through the ticket gate, performs biometric authentication of the user using the acquired data based on authentication data stored in advance, It has a function to control the passage of the user through the ticket gate according to the result. The checkout machine 300 installed in the station premises receives user authentication data and fare payment data collected in advance at the entry station when attempting to participate in a station different from the entry station set by the user, It has the function of paying the fare by performing biometric authentication if necessary.

  Next, each device constituting the ticket gate system will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the central management server 10 controls the entire system and controls various devices connected to the lower level, and has a CPU 11 that controls a plurality of station service devices in an integrated manner. Yes. A memory unit 12, a display unit 13, an input unit 14, a communication control unit 15 and the like are connected to the CPU 11.

  The memory unit 12 stores various data such as control data for controlling the central management server 10 itself and lower station service devices. That is, the memory unit 12 has a function as a storage unit that stores various data (for example, authentication data and payment data described later) transmitted from the lower station service devices based on the control of the CPU 11. The display unit 13 displays the operation state of the central management server 10 itself, the operation state of the lower station service devices, and the like. The input unit 14 includes a keyboard for inputting various information, a touch panel for outputting corresponding information based on detection of contact. The communication control unit 15 transmits / receives various data to / from a lower station service device via a communication line. That is, the communication control unit 15 has a function as a distribution unit that distributes various data to station equipment based on the control of the CPU 11.

  Next, the configuration of the payment machine 100 will be described. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the payment machine 100 includes a CPU 101 having a function as a control means. The CPU 101 includes a memory unit 102 having a function as a storage unit, a setting unit 103 having a function as a setting unit, a data acquisition unit 104 having a function as an acquisition unit, and a data generation unit 105 having a function as a generation unit. A calculating unit 106 having a function as a calculating unit, a receiving unit 107 having a function as a receiving unit, an issuing unit 108 having a function as an issuing unit, a communication control unit 109 having a function as a transmitting unit, and the like. Yes.

  The memory unit 102 temporarily stores various data such as a ROM that stores a control program of the CPU 101, data on participating stations that can participate on an available route, and data generated by the data generation unit 105. It includes a RAM that stores data as a buffer for the control program, a fare memory that stores fare data from the station (entrance station) where the payment machine 100 is installed to the departure station, and the like.

  The setting unit 103 has a function of accepting the setting of a participating station by a user, and includes a display unit provided with a touch panel, an input unit including various buttons, and the like. The display unit includes a guidance screen, a station name button where the user can participate, the total amount of cash (banknotes and coins) inserted by the user, the remaining amount of the prepaid card inserted, the fare, the amount of change, and the payment machine 100. Various information such as the operation status of the system is displayed. The input unit includes a condition button for designating conditions such as an adult / child classification and a discount type.

  The data acquisition unit 104 has a function of acquiring data necessary for biometric authentication of the user, and includes, for example, a camera. In this embodiment, as data for biometric authentication, data obtained by imaging a user's face with a camera is used.

  The data generation unit 105 has a function of generating user authentication data based on the data acquired by the data acquisition unit 104, that is, face image data. This authentication data also includes identification information (reference number) for identifying the user. Further, the data generation unit 105 generates payment data indicating that the fare has been received based on the receipt of the fare from the user by the receiving unit 107 described later. This payment data includes the same identification information (reference number) as the authentication data. This payment data includes the reception date and time, entrance station code, entry station code set via the setting unit 103, conditions such as adult / children classification, discount type, receipt amount, status code, etc. It is. The status code represents each of unentry, entered, settled, and entered. Therefore, the status code that has not been entered is set when generating payment data.

  Biometric authentication is personal authentication using biometric information. The biometric information includes personal physical features such as fingerprints, irises, faces, and blood vessel patterns. However, in a configuration in which data necessary for biometric authentication such as a fingerprint is acquired by a contact method, the user's resistance is strong in a station service device used by an unspecified number of users. For this reason, in this embodiment, it is configured to eliminate the sense of resistance of the user by acquiring data necessary for biometric authentication in a non-contact manner, and the authentication data using the user's face data imaged by the camera Is generated.

  The calculation unit 106 has a function of calculating a fare to the departure station set via the setting unit 103. More specifically, the calculation unit 106 calculates a fare based on conditions such as an adult / dwarf classification and a discount type in addition to the information on the participating stations. The receiving unit 107 has a function of receiving the fare calculated by the calculating unit 106. The issuing unit 108 has a function of issuing a receipt of the amount received by the receiving unit 107.

  The communication control unit 109 has a function of transmitting the authentication data generated by the data generation unit 105 to the ticket gate 200 installed at the entrance station (that is, the same station as the station where the payment machine 100 is installed). The communication control unit 109 also has a function of transmitting authentication data to the central management server 10 together with payment data.

  Next, the configuration of the ticket gate 200 will be described. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the ticket gate 200 includes a CPU 201 having a function as a control unit. The CPU 201 includes a memory unit 202 having a function as a storage unit, a human detection unit 203 having a function as a detection unit, a data acquisition unit 204 having a function as an acquisition unit, and an authentication unit 205 having a function as an authentication unit. A door mechanism 206, a communication control unit 207 having a function as a transmission unit, and the like are connected.

  The memory unit 202 includes a ROM that stores a control program of the CPU 201, authentication data distributed from the central management server 10, or authentication transmitted from the payment machine 100, the payment machine 300, and other ticket gates 100 installed at the same station. It is configured to include a RAM that temporarily stores various data such as data, and stores data as a buffer for a control program.

  The human detection unit 203 has a function of detecting a user of the ticket gate passage. The data acquisition unit 204 has a function of acquiring data necessary for biometric authentication of the user, and includes, for example, a camera. The authentication unit 205 has a function of performing biometric authentication of the user using the data acquired by the data acquisition unit 204 based on the authentication data stored in the memory unit 202.

  The door mechanism 206 opens the ticket gate based on the determination that the authentication data corresponding to the acquired data is stored (pass OK) as a result of the biometric authentication by the authentication unit 205, and opens the ticket gate of the user. It has a function of permitting passage and blocking the user's passage through the ticket gate by closing the ticket gate based on determining that the corresponding authentication data is not stored (pass NG).

  The communication control unit 207 has a function of receiving authentication data distributed from the central management server 10 and further authentication data transmitted from the payment machine 100, the payment machine 300, and other ticket gates 100 at the same station. . In addition, the communication control unit 207 receives notification data indicating that the user has passed based on the fact that the user who has determined that the passage is OK has passed through the ticket gate by the human detection unit 203, And it has the function to transmit to the other ticket gate 100 installed in the same station.

  The CPU 201 deletes the corresponding authentication data stored in the memory unit 202 based on the fact that the user who has been determined to pass is detected by the human detection unit 203 and has passed through the ticket gate. The CPU 201 deletes the corresponding authentication data stored in the memory unit 202 based on the notification data received from the other ticket checker 100 and the central management server 10 via the communication control unit 207.

  Next, the configuration of the settlement machine 300 will be described. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the checkout machine 300 includes a CPU 301 that functions as a control unit. The CPU 301 includes a memory unit 302 having a function as a storage unit, an input unit 303 having a function as an input unit, a setting unit 304 having a function as a setting unit, a settlement unit 305 having a function as a settlement unit, and an acquisition. A data acquisition unit 306 having a function as a means, an authentication unit 307 having a function as an authentication means, a communication control unit 308 having a function as a transmission means and a reception means, and an issuing unit 309 are connected.

  A memory unit 302 is a ROM that stores a control program of the CPU 301, a RAM that temporarily stores various data such as authentication data and payment data distributed from the central management server 10, and stores data as a buffer of the control program, It includes a fare memory that stores fare data.

  The input unit 303 has a function of accepting input of identification information (reference number) by a user, and includes a display unit provided with a touch panel, an input unit including various buttons, and the like. The setting unit 304 has a function of accepting the setting of an entrance station by the user, and includes a display unit provided with a touch panel, an input unit including various buttons, and the like.

  The settlement unit 305 has a function to settle the fare based on the fare from the entrance station to the station where the settlement machine 300 is installed and the fare payment data collected in advance in the entrance liquid. The data acquisition unit 306 has a function of acquiring data necessary for biometric authentication of the user, and includes, for example, a camera. The authentication unit 307 has a function of performing biometric authentication of the user using the data acquired by the data acquisition unit 306 based on the authentication data distributed by the central management server 10.

  The communication control unit 308 has a function of receiving authentication data and payment data distributed from the central management server 10. The communication control unit 308 has a function of transmitting user authentication data to a ticket gate installed at the same station. The issuing unit 309 has a function of issuing a receipt of the amount received by the settlement process by the settlement unit 305.

  Next, an example of usage in the ticket gate system will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, at the A station that is the user's entrance station, the CPU 101 of the payment machine 100 accepts the setting of the participating station via the setting unit 203. Note that the CPU 101 accepts setting of conditions such as adult / dwarf classification and discount type via the setting unit 203 as necessary. Here, it is assumed that station B is set as the user's participating station.

  Then, the CPU 101 controls the calculation unit 106 to calculate a fare to the participating station (that is, a fare from the A station to the B station) according to the set condition. After that, the CPU 101 guides the necessary fare to the user, and controls the issuing unit 107 to issue a receipt based on the receipt of the fare by controlling the receiving unit 107. In the receipt issued here, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, in addition to the date and time of receipt of the fare, the entry station, the departure station, the conditions, the fare, etc., a reference number (identification) Information) is printed. The reference number is unique for all stations.

  Further, the CPU 101 guides the same user to face the data acquisition unit 104, controls the data acquisition unit 104 at a predetermined timing to capture the user's face, and the corresponding user image Get the data. Thereafter, the CPU 101 generates authentication data based on the image data acquired by controlling the data generation unit 105. The CPU 101 also controls the data generation unit 105 to generate payment data indicating that the fare has been received.

  The CPU 101 controls the communication control unit 109 to transmit the generated authentication data to all the ticket gates 200-1, 200-2... At the same station, and transmits the authentication data and payment data to the central management server 10. .

  The CPU 11 of the central management server 10 controls the communication control unit 15 to receive the authentication data and payment data transmitted from the payment machine 100 and temporarily stores them in the memory unit 12. CPU11 controls the communication control part 15, and distributes authentication data to all the ticket gates (entrance machine) 200-1, 200-2 ... in B station.

  Subsequently, each CPU 201 of all the ticket gates (entrance machines) 200-1, 200-2... At station A receives the authentication data transmitted from the payment machine 100 by controlling the communication control unit 207, and stores the memory. Store in the unit 202. Here, the CPU 201 holds the received authentication data in the order of arrival. Then, the CPU 201 acquires data necessary for the biometric authentication of the user based on the detection of the user entering the ticket gate passage by controlling the human detection unit 203. That is, the CPU 201 controls the data acquisition unit 204 to capture the face of the user who has entered the ticket gate and acquire the corresponding user image data.

  The CPU 201 controls the authentication unit 205 based on the authentication data stored in the memory unit 202 and performs biometric authentication of the user using the image data acquired by the data acquisition unit 204. That is, the authentication unit 205 collates the acquired image data with the stored authentication data based on the control of the CPU 201. At this time, the authentication unit 205 sequentially checks the authentication data that arrives first.

  When the CPU 201 determines that authentication data matching the acquired image data is stored (passing OK) as a result of biometric authentication by the authentication unit 205, the CPU 201 permits the user to pass through the ticket gate and acquires the authentication data. When it is determined that authentication data matching the image data is not stored (pass NG), the user is prevented from passing through the ticket gate. That is, the CPU 201 controls the door mechanism 206 to open the ticket gate passage when it is determined to pass, and close the ticket gate passage when it is determined to pass NG.

  The CPU 201 controls the human detection unit 203 to detect the user who has passed through the ticket gate, and based on the corresponding authentication data stored in the memory unit 202 (that is, the authentication used to determine that the pass is OK). Data). The CPU 201 controls the communication control unit 207 based on the detection of the user who has passed through the ticket gate, indicating that the user has passed to the central management server 10 (authentication data reference number, passage date / time). (Including information indicating that the user has already been entered).

  The CPU 11 of the central management server 10 controls the communication control unit 15 to receive the notification data transmitted from the ticket gate 200, searches for the corresponding authentication data, and sets the status code of the corresponding payment data to “entered”. .

  Further, based on the detection of the user who has passed through the ticket gate, the CPU 201 controls the communication control unit 207 to notify that the user has passed (including an instruction to delete the corresponding authentication data). The data is transmitted to other ticket gates installed at the same station (entrance station) (for example, when the ticket gate 200-1 detects the passage of a user, the ticket gate 200-1 detects other ticket gates 200-2). Notification data is sent to…). The CPU 201 of the ticket checker that has received the notification data deletes the corresponding authentication data stored in the memory unit 202.

  Then, each CPU201 of all the ticket gates (entrance machine) 200-1, 200-2 ... in B station receives the authentication data transmitted from the central management server 10 by controlling the communication control part 207, Store in the memory unit 202. Here, the CPU 201 holds the received authentication data in the order of arrival. Then, the CPU 201 acquires data necessary for the biometric authentication of the user based on the detection of the user entering the ticket gate passage by controlling the human detection unit 203. That is, the CPU 201 controls the data acquisition unit 204 to capture the face of the user who has entered the ticket gate and acquire the corresponding user image data.

  The CPU 201 controls the authentication unit 205 based on the authentication data stored in the memory unit 202 and performs biometric authentication of the user using the image data acquired by the data acquisition unit 204. That is, the authentication unit 205 collates the acquired image data with the stored authentication data based on the control of the CPU 201. At this time, the authentication unit 205 sequentially checks the authentication data that arrives first.

  When the CPU 201 determines that authentication data matching the acquired image data is stored (passing OK) as a result of biometric authentication by the authentication unit 205, the CPU 201 permits the user to pass through the ticket gate and acquires the authentication data. When it is determined that authentication data matching the image data is not stored (pass NG), the user is prevented from passing through the ticket gate. That is, the CPU 201 controls the door mechanism 206 to open the ticket gate passage when it is determined to pass, and close the ticket gate passage when it is determined to pass NG.

  The CPU 201 controls the human detection unit 203 to detect the user who has passed through the ticket gate, and based on the corresponding authentication data stored in the memory unit 202 (that is, the authentication used to determine that the pass is OK). Data). The CPU 201 controls the communication control unit 207 based on the detection of the user who has passed through the ticket gate, indicating that the user has passed to the central management server 10 (authentication data reference number, passage date / time). Notification data) (including information indicating that the player has already participated).

  The CPU 11 of the central management server 10 controls the communication control unit 15 to receive the notification data transmitted from the ticket checker 200, retrieves the corresponding authentication data, and sets the status code of the corresponding payment data to have been entered. . The payment data set in the participating status code and the authentication data corresponding thereto are stored in another area of the memory unit 12.

  Further, based on the detection of the user who has passed through the ticket gate, the CPU 201 controls the communication control unit 207 to notify that the user has passed (including an instruction to delete the corresponding authentication data). Data is transmitted to other ticket gates installed at the same station (participating station) (for example, when the ticket gate 200-1 detects the passage of a user, the ticket gate 200-1 detects other ticket gates 200-2). Notification data is sent to…). The CPU 201 of the ticket checker that has received the notification data deletes the corresponding authentication data stored in the memory unit 202.

  Next, an example of another usage pattern in the ticket gate system will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, the adjustment process when the user enters from the A station and tries to enter the C station beyond the initially set station (B station) will be described.

  First, at the station C where the user participates, the CPU 301 of the checkout machine 300 controls the input unit 303 to display “input the reference number (identification information) in the receipt issued by the payment machine” on the display unit. In addition, a guidance screen is displayed to urge the user to “press the button of the entrance station via the setting unit if the reference number is not known” (ST11). Then, the CPU 301 accepts the input of the reference number via the input unit 303 and accepts the setting of the entrance station via the setting unit 304.

  Then, the CPU 301 controls the communication control unit 308 based on the receipt of the reference number input via the input unit 303 (ST12, Y), and the corresponding serial number authentication data for the central management server 10. And request to distribute the payment data (ST13). When the CPU 11 of the central management server 10 controls the communication control unit 15 and receives a request from the settlement machine 300, the CPU 11 searches the data stored in the memory unit 12 for authentication data and payment data of the corresponding serial number.

  And CPU11 controls the communication control part 15, and distributes applicable authentication data and payment data to the payment machine 300 which requested | required. Then, the CPU 301 of the settlement machine 300 receives the authentication data and payment data distributed from the central management server 10 by controlling the communication control unit 308 and stores them in the memory unit 302 (ST14).

  On the other hand, the CPU 301 controls the communication control unit 308 based on having received the setting of the entrance station via the setting unit 304 (ST15, Y), and the authentication data of the corresponding entrance station with respect to the central management server 10. Is requested to be distributed (ST16). When the CPU 11 of the central management server 10 receives the request from the settlement machine 300 by controlling the communication control unit 15, the authentication data received from the payment machine at the corresponding entrance station is retrieved from the data stored in the memory unit 12. To do. That is, the CPU 11 selects from the stored payment data the reference number of all data that matches the received station code and the status code is entrance, and settles the same authentication data as the selected reference number. The corresponding authentication data to be transmitted to the machine 300.

  Then, the CPU 11 controls the communication control unit 15 to distribute the corresponding authentication data to the settlement machine 300 that requested it. Then, CPU 301 of settlement machine 300 controls communication control unit 308 to receive the authentication data distributed from central management server 10 and stores it in memory unit 302 (ST17).

  Thereafter, the CPU 301 of the checkout machine 300 acquires data necessary for biometric authentication of the user. That is, the CPU 301 guides the user to urge the user to “turn his / her face to the data acquisition unit (for example, camera) for verification”, and controls the data acquisition unit 306 to use at a predetermined timing. The person's face is imaged and the corresponding user's image data is acquired (ST18).

  Then, based on the authentication data stored in the memory unit 302, the CPU 301 controls the authentication unit 307 and performs biometric authentication of the user using the image data acquired by the data acquisition unit 306 (ST19). That is, the authentication unit 306 collates the acquired image data with the stored authentication data based on the control of the CPU 301.

  When the CPU 301 determines that authentication data matching the acquired image data is stored as a result of biometric authentication by the authentication unit 306 (ST20, Y), the CPU 301 controls the communication control unit 308 to perform central management. The server 10 is requested to distribute the payment data corresponding to the reference number of the corresponding authentication data (ST21). When the CPU 11 of the central management server 10 receives the request from the settlement machine 300 by controlling the communication control unit 15, it searches for payment data of the corresponding serial number from the data stored in the memory unit 12.

  Then, the CPU 11 controls the communication control unit 15 to distribute the corresponding payment data to the settlement machine 300 that requested it. Then, CPU 301 of settlement machine 300 receives communication data distributed from central management server 10 by controlling communication control unit 308 and stores it in memory unit 302 (ST22).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 301 determines that the authentication data matching the acquired image data is not stored as a result of the biometric authentication by the authentication unit 306 (ST20, N), the CPU 301 indicates that the user cannot be paid out. An NG process that guides and prompts the staff to go to the clerk is performed (ST23).

  Then, the CPU 301 controls the settlement unit 305 to perform a settlement process that settles the fare based on the fare from the entrance station (A station) to the installed station (C station) and the payment data stored in the memory unit 302. (ST24). At this time, the settlement unit 305 calculates the difference from the entrance station code, the adult / children category, the discount type, the collected amount included in the payment data, and the fare data stored in the memory unit 302 and performs settlement. .

  Then, the CPU 301 controls the issuing unit 309 to issue a receipt based on the receipt of the difference fare by controlling the settlement unit 305 (ST25). In the receipt issued here, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the date and time when the fare was collected, the entry station, the departure station, the conditions, the fare, the settlement amount received as the difference, the reference number, etc. are printed. ing.

  Then, CPU301 controls the communication control part 308, and transmits authentication data to all the ticket gates 200-1, 200-2 ... of the same station (ST26). Furthermore, the CPU 301 transmits notification data to the central management server 10 that the payment has been completed (including the identification number of the authentication data, the payment date and time, information that the participation has been completed, etc.) (ST27). The CPU 11 of the central management server 10 controls the communication control unit 15 to receive the notification data transmitted from the settlement machine 300, updates the settlement date and status code of the payment data of the corresponding serial number, and stores it in the memory unit 12. Memorize temporarily. In addition, the CPU 11 distributes notification data instructing deletion of the authentication data of the corresponding reference number to the ticket gate at the participating station (B station) in the payment data.

  Subsequently, each CPU 201 of all the ticket gates (participating machines) 200-1, 200-2... At station C receives the authentication data transmitted from the settlement machine 300 by controlling the communication control unit 207, and stores the memory. Store in the unit 202. The processing performed by the ticket gate 200 is the same as that described in the participation process at the station B, and will be described briefly. The CPU 201 acquires data necessary for the biometric authentication of the user based on the detection of the user entering the ticket gate passage by controlling the human detection unit 203. The CPU 201 controls the authentication unit 205 based on the authentication data stored in the memory unit 202 and performs biometric authentication of the user using the image data acquired by the data acquisition unit 204.

  As a result of the biometric authentication performed by the authentication unit 205, the CPU 201 permits the user to pass through the ticket gate passage when it is determined to pass, and prevents the user from passing through the ticket gate passage when it is determined to pass NG. The door mechanism 206 is controlled. The CPU 201 controls the human detection unit 203 to delete the corresponding authentication data stored in the memory unit 202 based on the detection of the user who has passed through the ticket gate, and also controls the communication control unit 207. Then, notification data indicating that the user has passed is transmitted to the central management server 10.

  The CPU 11 of the central management server 10 controls the communication control unit 15 to receive the notification data transmitted from the ticket checker 200, retrieves the corresponding authentication data, and sets the status code of the corresponding payment data to have been entered. . The payment data set in the participating status code and the authentication data corresponding thereto are stored in another area of the memory unit 12.

  Further, the CPU 201 controls the communication control unit 207 based on the detection of the user who has passed through the ticket gate, and transmits notification data indicating that the user has passed to other ticket gates installed at the same station. To do. The CPU 201 of the ticket checker that has received the notification data deletes the corresponding authentication data stored in the memory unit 202.

  By the processing as described above, ticket gate processing using biometric authentication becomes possible.

  Before starting the day's work, all payment data, authentication data, participation payment data, participation authentication data held in the ticket gates and central management server of all stations may be cleared. .

  As described above, according to this embodiment, since no medium is used for the ticket gate processing, the magnetic processing unit or the wireless communication processing unit of the ticket gate is unnecessary, and maintenance work can be reduced, so that the maintenance management can be performed. Cost can be reduced. In addition, the cost for consumables can be reduced. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to collect ticket media, the burden on station staff can be reduced. In addition, in the case of a child, there is no risk of losing a ticket, and serviceability can be improved.

  In addition, by performing authentication by giving the authentication data of the user permitted to pass to the ticket gate, the processing performed for the conventional ticket, that is, the fare information recorded on the ticket, and the boarding station The determination function for comparing the fare with the fare from the ticket gate to the station where the ticket gate is installed can be eliminated.

  In addition, since the data is managed by the central management server, it is possible to settle even if the user who has overtaken does not have a receipt, and the authentication data of the user is entered only at the intended participating station when entering the venue. Since it is transmitted to the machine, the amount of communication can be reduced.

  In addition, because receipts are issued at payment machines and checkout machines, users do not feel uneasy due to the fact that there is no entity for the system, and they can be handled without any disadvantage to the user in the event of a system failure. Once entered, the user's authentication data held by the ticket gate (entrance machine) will be deleted, so it will not be allowed to enter again. Once entered, it will be held by the ticket gate (entrance machine). In order to delete the user's authentication data, the user will not be allowed to enter again, and if the user passes, the user's authentication data held by the ticket gate will be deleted and another ticket gate at the same station. If you delete the authentication data held by the machine and go to a station other than the station that was used as the destination station when boarding, the authentication data held by the entry station at the destination station at the time of payment will be deleted. Does not have the data, it is possible to reduce the authentication time.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment itself, In the stage of implementation, it can change and implement a component within the range which does not deviate from the summary. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, you may combine suitably the component covering different embodiment.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a ticket gate system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of a payment machine constituting the ticket gate system shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of the ticket gate machine constituting the ticket gate system shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of the checkout machine constituting the ticket gate system shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a usage form of the ticket gate system shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a format of a receipt issued by the payment machine. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a usage form of the ticket gate system shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining processing in the usage mode shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a format of a receipt issued by the payment machine.

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  10 ... Central management server, 100 ... Payment machine, 200 ... Ticket gate, 300 ... Checkout machine

Claims (10)

An acquisition means for acquiring data necessary for biometric authentication of the user;
Generating means for generating user authentication data based on the data acquired by the acquiring means;
Distribution means for distributing the authentication data generated by the generation means to station equipment;
Authentication means for performing biometric authentication of the user based on the authentication data distributed by the distribution means;
Ticket gate processing means for performing processing necessary for the ticket gate processing of the user based on the result of biometric authentication by the authentication means;
A ticket gate system characterized by comprising: A payment machine installed at the entrance station,
A setting means for accepting the setting of the participating station;
Acquisition means for acquiring data necessary for biometric authentication of the user at the ticket gate at the entry station and the ticket gate at the entry station set through the setting means;
Generating means for generating authentication data based on the data acquired by the acquiring means;
A payment machine characterized by comprising: And calculating means for calculating a fare to the starting station set through the setting means;
Receiving means for receiving the fare calculated by the calculating means;
Issuing means for issuing a receipt of the amount received by the receiving means;
Transmitting means for transmitting the authentication data generated by the generating means to the ticket gate at the entrance station;
The payment machine according to claim 2, further comprising:   4. The payment machine according to claim 3, wherein the transmission means further transmits the authentication data to the server together with payment data indicating that the fare has been received. Storage means for storing authentication data necessary for biometric authentication of the user;
Detection means for detecting a user;
Obtaining means for obtaining data necessary for biometric authentication of the user based on detecting the user by the detecting means;
Authentication means for performing biometric authentication of a user using data acquired by the acquisition means based on authentication data stored in the storage means;
As a result of biometric authentication by the authentication means, the user is allowed to pass through the ticket gate based on the determination that the authentication data corresponding to the acquired data is stored, and the corresponding authentication data is not stored. A door mechanism that prevents the user from passing through the ticket gate based on the judgment;
A ticket gate characterized by comprising   6. The apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising a control unit that deletes the corresponding authentication data stored in the storage unit based on detection of a user who has passed through the ticket gate by the detection unit. Ticket machine.   Furthermore, it is provided with a transmission means for transmitting notification data indicating that the user has passed to another ticket gate installed at the same station based on detection of a user who has passed through the ticket gate by the detection means. The ticket gate according to claim 5.   Furthermore, a control means for deleting the corresponding authentication data stored in the storage means based on receiving notification data indicating that the user has passed through the ticket gate from another ticket gate installed at the same station. The ticket gate according to claim 5, further comprising a ticket gate. A checkout machine installed in the station,
An input means for accepting input of identification information of a user to be settled;
Based on the identification information input via the input means, receiving means for receiving authentication data necessary for biometric authentication of the corresponding user and fare payment data received in advance at the entrance station from the server;
A settlement means for settlement of the fare based on the fare from the entrance station to the installation station and the payment data received by the receiving means;
Transmitting means for transmitting the authentication data of the user who settled by the settlement means to a ticket gate installed at the same station;
A checkout machine characterized by comprising. A checkout machine installed in the station,
A setting means for accepting the setting of the entrance station of the user to be settled;
Receiving means for receiving, from the server, authentication data necessary for biometric authentication of the corresponding user and payment data of the fare collected in advance at the entrance station, based on information about the entering station set through the setting means,
An acquisition means for acquiring data necessary for biometric authentication of a user to be settled;
An authentication unit that performs biometric authentication of a user using the data acquired by the acquisition unit based on the authentication data received by the reception unit;
As a result of biometric authentication by the authentication means, based on the determination that there is authentication data corresponding to the acquired data, the fare is calculated based on the fare from the entrance station to the installed station and the payment data received by the receiving means. A checkout method for checkout;
Transmitting means for transmitting the authentication data of the user who settled by the settlement means to a ticket gate installed at the same station;
A checkout machine characterized by comprising.

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