JP2011145949A - Station service processor and method of controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a station service processor for updating fare data more efficiently, and to provide a method of controlling the station service processor. <P>SOLUTION: The station service processor (2) stores magnetic complementation data and IC fare data in advance. The station service processor generates integral magnetic fare data based on the stored magnetic complementation data and IC fare data, and performs station service processing based on the generated magnetic fare data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a station service processing device installed in, for example, a railway station, and a control method for the station service processing device.

  Station service devices (station service processing devices) that perform various types of station service processing are installed at stations of railway companies. The station service equipment is, for example, a ticket vending machine, a ticket gate, or a payment machine. In recent years, IC cards having a wireless communication function have been put to practical use as a boarding ticket as the capacity of semiconductor memory increases and wireless communication technology advances.

  Further, for example, Patent Document 1 describes a station service device capable of processing both a magnetic ticket and an IC ticket.

  The ticket vending machine issues a magnetic ticket or an IC ticket based on a user's operation. The ticket gate performs ticket processing on the magnetic ticket or IC ticket held by the user. In addition, the settlement machine performs a settlement process on a magnetic ticket or an IC ticket held by the user.

JP 2008-107953 A

  The station equipment described above stores the fare data for the magnetic ticket and the fare data for the IC ticket in the memory in the apparatus. For example, when detecting the insertion of a magnetic ticket, the station service device performs station service processing based on the fare data for the magnetic ticket. For example, when detecting the insertion of an IC ticket, the station service device performs station service processing based on the fare data for the IC ticket.

  The stored information is different between the fare data for the magnetic ticket and the fare data for the IC ticket. For example, the fare data for an IC ticket has information on the fare between stations existing within a range where the IC ticket can be used.

  However, for example, when a fare revision or a new station addition occurs, the contents of the fare data stored in the station service device are updated. When station equipment stores fare data for magnetic tickets and fare data for IC tickets, the railway company must provide both fare data for magnetic tickets and fare data for IC tickets. It is necessary to make corrections. As a result, there is a problem that it takes time and labor to create fare data.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a station service processing apparatus and a station service processing apparatus control method capable of updating fare data more efficiently.

  The station service processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is stored by a first storage unit that stores magnetic supplement data, a second storage unit that stores IC fare data, and the first storage unit. The integrated magnetic fare data generating means for generating the integrated magnetic fare data based on the magnetic supplement data being stored and the IC fare data stored in the second storage unit, and the integrated magnetic fare data generating means Station service processing means for performing station service processing based on the integrated magnetic fare data.

  The station service processing apparatus control method according to an embodiment of the present invention stores magnetic supplement data in advance, stores IC fare data in advance, and based on the magnetic supplement data and the IC fare data. Integrated magnetic fare data is generated, and station service processing is performed based on the generated integrated magnetic fare data.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a station service processing apparatus and a station service processing apparatus control method capable of updating fare data more efficiently.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a station service system including station service devices according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration example of the ticket gate shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration example of the ticket vending machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration example of the settlement machine shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of fare data stored in each station service device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of fare data stored in each station service device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of fare data stored in each station service device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of fare data stored in each station service device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of each station service device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the integrated magnetic fare data shown in FIG.

  Hereinafter, a communication system, a transmission device, and a reception device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 and 2 are diagrams schematically illustrating examples of configurations of a communication system, a transmission device, and a reception device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Hereinafter, a station service processing apparatus and a station service control method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a station service system including various station service devices according to an embodiment of the present invention. The station service system performs various station service processes in transportation such as railways.

  The station service system includes station service devices such as a host computer 1, a ticket gate (automatic ticket gate) 2, a ticket vending machine 3, and a payment machine 4 for each station. The ticket gate 2, the ticket vending machine 3, and the checkout machine 4 are provided with station service processing means such as a ticket check process, a ticket issuing process, and a checkout process, respectively.

  Each of these station service devices has a function of processing the IC card 5 as an IC ticket and a function of processing related to the magnetic ticket 6. The IC card 5 as an IC boarding ticket may be built in a portable electronic device possessed by the user.

  This station service system enables the user to use the transportation system by performing station service processing based on information stored in a ticket held by the user.

  The IC card 5 includes a memory inside. The IC card 5 stores in the memory, for example, ticket information such as identification information, remaining amount information, and boarding / exiting history.

  This identification information is information unique to the IC card. The identification information is information for allowing station equipment such as the ticket gate 2 to identify the IC card. The remaining amount information is information indicating the amount of money that can be used for payment. The boarding / exiting history is information indicating the history of boarding and getting off, which is recorded when a ticket gate is received.

  The magnetic ticket 6 includes a magnetic layer. The magnetic ticket 6 stores ticket information such as money amount information, information indicating an available section, and ticket identification information in the magnetic layer.

  This identification information is information unique to the magnetic ticket. The identification information is information for allowing station equipment such as the ticket gate 2 to identify the magnetic ticket. The amount information is information indicating the amount of the magnetic ticket. The information indicating the available section is information indicating the section of the station that can be used by the magnetic ticket. When the money amount information is stored in the magnetic layer, the ticket checker 2 determines whether the user can pass based on the boarding section and the money amount information. In addition, when information indicating a boardable section is stored in the magnetic layer, the ticket gate 2 determines whether the user can pass based on the boarding section and information indicating the boardable section.

  The host computer 1 comprehensively controls the operation of station equipment installed in the station. A host computer 1 is installed at each station. For example, the host computer 1 manages the operation status and operation data of each station service device.

  The ticket gate 2 is installed at a ticket gate of a station. The ticket gate 2 performs a ticket gate process based on information acquired from a ticket held by the user at the ticket gate. Thereby, the ticket gate 2 determines whether the user can pass.

  The ticket machine 3 issues an IC card 5 as an IC ticket or a magnetic ticket 6 based on an operation input by a user. The checkout machine 4 calculates a transfer amount based on the ticket held by the user and performs a checkout process.

  In addition, each station service apparatus is installed also in the station (Station B, Station C, Station D, Station E, Station F ...) shown in FIG. 1, and comprises the whole station service system. In such a station service system, each station performs a service related to entry into or out of the station for a user by using each station service device.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the ticket gate 2 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the ticket gate 2 includes a CPU 21, a ROM 22, a RAM 23, a nonvolatile memory 24, a magnetic ticket processing unit 25, an IC card processing unit 26, a traffic control unit 28, a display unit 29, and the like.

  The CPU 21 functions as a control unit that controls the entire ticket gate 2. The CPU 21 performs various processes based on the control program and control data stored in the ROM 22. For example, the CPU 21 performs a ticket gate process by executing a program stored in the ROM 22.

  The ROM 22 is a non-volatile memory that stores a control program, control data, and the like for the ticket gate 2 in advance. The RAM 23 is a volatile memory that functions as a working memory. The RAM 23 temporarily stores data being processed by the CPU 21. The RAM 23 temporarily stores a program executed by the CPU 21.

  The nonvolatile memory 24 is a storage unit that stores data used in processing executed by the CPU 21. The nonvolatile memory 24 stores fare data used for the ticket gate process.

  The magnetic ticket processing unit 25 performs processing on the magnetic ticket 6 possessed by the user. The magnetic ticket processing unit 25 functions as a reading unit. The magnetic ticket processing unit 25 acquires data from the magnetic layer of the magnetic ticket 6 and transmits the acquired data to the CPU 21. For example, when the user enters the station, the magnetic ticket processing unit 25 records the entrance information on the magnetic layer of the magnetic ticket 6 to be inserted. Further, when the user enters from the station premises, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the user can pass based on the data acquired from the magnetic ticket 6 and the fare data. The CPU 21 functions as a traffic determination unit.

  The IC card processing unit 26 performs processing on the IC card 5 possessed by the user. The IC card processing unit 26 includes a transmission / reception unit. The transmission / reception unit includes, for example, an antenna. The transmission / reception unit performs wireless communication with the IC card 5 using an antenna. The transmission / reception unit detects an IC card existing in a range (a transmission / reception area 27) within which radio waves radiated from the antenna can reach. When detecting the IC card 5, the transmission / reception unit transmits / receives data to / from the IC card 5 based on the control of the CPU 21.

  When the user enters the station, the CPU 21 writes the entry information into the IC card 5 by the IC card processing unit 26. When the user enters from the station premises, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the user can pass based on the information acquired from the IC card 5 by the IC card processing unit 26 and the fare data.

  The traffic control unit 28 functions as traffic control means. The traffic control unit 28 controls user traffic. The traffic control unit 28 includes a door (not shown) that prevents the user from passing, and a door opening / closing mechanism (not shown) that controls the door. The traffic control unit 28 controls the opening and closing of the door based on the determination result of whether or not the user can pass by the CPU 21. The display unit 29 includes a display device that displays a guidance display to the user.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the ticket vending machine 3 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the ticket vending machine 3 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, a RAM 33, a nonvolatile memory 34, an operation unit 35, an IC card processing unit 36, a magnetic ticket processing unit 37, a cash processing unit 38, and the like.

  The CPU 31 functions as a control unit that controls the ticket vending machine 3 as a whole. The CPU 31 performs various processes based on the control program and control data stored in the ROM 32. For example, the CPU 31 performs a ticket issuing process by executing a program stored in the ROM 32.

  The ROM 32 is a non-volatile memory that stores a control program and control data for the ticket vending machine 3 in advance. The RAM 33 is a volatile memory that functions as a working memory. The RAM 33 temporarily stores data being processed by the CPU 31. The RAM 33 temporarily stores a program executed by the CPU 31.

  The nonvolatile memory 34 is a storage unit that stores data used in processing executed by the CPU 31. The nonvolatile memory 34 stores fare data used for ticketing processing.

  The operation unit 35 functions as an operation unit that receives an operation input by a user. For example, the operation unit 35 is formed as a touch panel integrally with a display unit capable of touch operation.

  The IC card processing unit 36 issues the IC card 5 and issues a charge process to the IC card 5. When newly issuing an IC card 5, the CPU 31 generates boarding ticket information based on an operation input input to the operation unit 35. The IC card processing unit 36 issues a new IC card 5 by writing the ticket information generated by the CPU 31 into the IC card 5.

  When the charge process is performed on the IC card 5, the CPU 31 generates money amount information based on the information read from the IC card 5 and the operation input input to the operation unit 35. The IC card processing unit 36 performs charge processing for charging the amount by rewriting the amount information stored in the memory of the IC card 5 to the amount information generated by the CPU 31.

  The magnetic ticket processing unit 37 performs a ticket issuing process for the magnetic ticket 6. CPU31 produces | generates boarding ticket information based on the operation input input into the operation part 35, and fare data. The magnetic ticket processing unit 37 issues the magnetic ticket 6 by writing the ticket information generated by the CPU 31 in the magnetic layer of the magnetic ticket 6. That is, the magnetic ticket processing unit 37 and the CPU 31 function as ticket issuing means.

  The cash processing unit 38 functions as a cash processing unit. The cash processing unit 38 processes money input by the user. The cash processing unit 38 detects the amount of coins or bills inserted by the user, and transmits information indicating the detected amount to the CPU 31. The CPU 31 performs the above charging process and ticket issuing process based on the money amount information received from the cash processing unit 38.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the settlement machine 4 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the checkout machine 4 includes a CPU 41, a ROM 42, a RAM 43, a nonvolatile memory 44, an operation unit 45, an IC card processing unit 46, a magnetic ticket processing unit 47, a cash processing unit 48, and the like.

  The CPU 41 functions as a control unit that controls the entire settlement machine 4. The CPU 41 performs various processes based on the control program and control data stored in the ROM 42. For example, the CPU 41 performs a settlement process by executing a program stored in the ROM 42.

  The ROM 42 is a non-volatile memory that stores a control program, control data, and the like for the settlement machine 4 in advance. The RAM 43 is a volatile memory that functions as a working memory. The RAM 43 temporarily stores data being processed by the CPU 41. The RAM 43 temporarily stores a program executed by the CPU 41.

  The nonvolatile memory 44 is a storage unit that stores data used in processing executed by the CPU 41. The nonvolatile memory 44 stores fare data used for ticketing processing.

  The operation unit 45 receives an operation input by a user. For example, the operation unit 45 is formed as a touch panel integrally with a display unit capable of touch operation.

  The IC card processing unit 46 reads the ticket information from the IC card 5 inserted by the user. The magnetic ticket processing unit 47 reads the ticket information from the magnetic ticket 6 inserted by the user. The magnetic ticket processing unit 47 functions as a reading unit. The IC card processing unit 46 and the magnetic ticket processing unit 47 transmit the read ticket information to the CPU 41.

  The CPU 41 calculates a settlement amount (insufficient amount) based on the fare data and the received ticket information. The CPU 41 functions as a settlement amount calculation unit. The CPU 41 displays the calculated payment amount on the display unit of the operation unit 45.

  The cash processing unit 48 functions as a cash processing means. The cash processing unit 48 processes money input by the user. The cash processing unit 48 detects the amount of coins or bills inserted by the user, and transmits information indicating the detected amount to the CPU 41. The CPU 41 performs a settlement process based on the amount indicated by the amount information received from the cash processing unit 48 and the calculated settlement amount.

  For example, when the amount indicated by the amount information received from the cash processing unit 48 is sufficient for the calculated settlement amount, the CPU 41 issues a settlement ticket that can be entered by the ticket checker 2 by the magnetic ticket processing unit 47. In this case, the magnetic ticket processing unit 47 functions as ticket issuing means. Further, the IC card processing unit 46 may perform a charging process on the IC card 5 possessed by the user.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of fare data stored in each station service device shown in FIG. 1. Here, the fare data stored in the non-volatile memory 24 of the ticket gate 2 will be described as an example, but the ticket vending machine 3 and the settlement machine 4 have the same configuration.

  A conventional ticket gate stores magnetic ticket fare data and IC fare data in a nonvolatile memory. The magnetic ticket processing unit of the conventional ticket gate performs ticket processing based on the fare data for magnetic tickets and the ticket information read from the magnetic ticket 6. In addition, the IC card processing unit of the conventional ticket gate performs ticket gate processing based on IC card fare data and ticket information read from the IC card 5.

  However, there is overlapping data between the fare data for magnetic tickets and the fare data for IC cards. For this reason, as mentioned above, when a fare revision or new station addition occurs, the railway company needs to correct both the fare data for the magnetic ticket and the fare data for the IC ticket. is there.

  Currently, magnetic tickets can be used in a wider range than IC tickets. For this reason, the fare data for the magnetic ticket has more information than the fare data for the IC ticket. Further, the fare data for the magnetic ticket includes information in which the number of wards between stations and the fare are associated with each other, information indicating a valid section related to a large ticket (passenger ticket such as a limited express), and the like.

  Therefore, the station equipment according to the present embodiment includes fare data (magnetic supplement data) that does not overlap with fare data for IC tickets, and fare data for IC tickets, among conventional fare data for magnetic tickets. (IC fare data) is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the non-volatile memory 24 of the ticket gate 2 stores magnetic supplement data 241 and IC fare data 242. The nonvolatile memory 24 functions as a storage unit.

  The magnetic supplement data 241 is data as shown in FIG. 6, for example. That is, the magnetic supplement data 241 includes information indicating fares between stations that are within a range where the magnetic ticket 6 can be used and the IC card 5 cannot be used.

  Furthermore, the magnetic supplement data 241 includes data as shown in FIG. 7, for example. The data shown in FIG. 7 is information indicating a fare related to a large ticket.

  Further, the IC fare data 242 includes data as shown in FIG. 8, for example. The data shown in FIG. 8 is information indicating fares between stations existing in a range where the IC card 5 can be used.

  The ticket gate 2 according to the present embodiment reads the magnetic supplement data 241 and the IC fare data 242 stored in the nonvolatile memory 24 at the time of activation. As shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 21 of the ticket gate 2 generates integrated magnetic fare data 231 on the RAM 23 based on the read magnetic supplement data 241 and the IC fare data 242. The CPU 21 functions as an integrated magnetic fare data generation unit.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration example of the integrated magnetic fare data 231 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the integrated magnetic fare data 231 includes information indicating the fare between stations existing within a range where the magnetic ticket 6 can be used and the IC card 5 can be used, and magnetic It has the information which shows the fare between the stations which exist in the range which can use only the boarding ticket 6, and the information which shows the fare regarding a large-sized ticket. That is, the integrated magnetic fare data 231 has information having the same configuration as the conventional fare data for magnetic tickets.

  When the ticket gate process is performed, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the user can pass based on the data acquired from the magnetic ticket 6 and the integrated magnetic fare data 231 stored in the RAM 23. Since the integrated magnetic fare data 231 and the conventional magnetic ticket fare data have the same configuration, the CPU 21 can perform the ticket gate processing according to the present embodiment using the conventional ticket gate program.

  Further, as described above, by integrating the fare data at the time of starting the station service device, the separation between the IC fare data before the device is introduced and the magnetic fare data becomes clear.

  In the above-described embodiment, the ticket gate 2 has been described as an example. However, the present invention can also be applied to the ticket vending machine 3, the payment machine 4, and other station service devices.

  As described above, the station service device according to the embodiment of the present invention stores the magnetic supplement data and the IC fare data in advance. The station service device generates integrated magnetic fare data used for magnetic ticket processing using the stored magnetic supplement data and IC fare data. The station service equipment performs various station service processes using the generated integrated fare data.

  With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the fare data from being modified in plural when the fare is revised or a new station is added. Thereby, double investment for updating the fare data can be avoided. As a result, it is possible to provide a station service processing apparatus and a station service processing apparatus control method capable of updating fare data more efficiently.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Host computer, 2 ... Ticket gate, 3 ... Ticket vending machine, 4 ... Checking machine, 5 ... IC card, 6 ... Magnetic ticket, 21 ... CPU, 22 ... ROM, 23 ... RAM, 24 ... Non-volatile memory, 25 ... Magnetic ticket processing unit, 26 ... IC card processing unit, 28 ... Traffic control unit, 29 ... Display unit, 31 ... CPU, 32 ... ROM, 33 ... RAM, 34 ... Non-volatile memory, 35 ... Operation unit, 36 ... IC Card processing unit 37 ... Magnetic ticket processing unit 38 ... Cash processing unit 41 ... CPU, 42 ... ROM, 43 ... RAM, 44 ... Non-volatile memory, 45 ... Operation unit, 46 ... IC card processing unit, 47 ... Magnetic Ticket processing unit, 48 ... cash processing unit, 231 ... integrated magnetic fare data, 241 ... magnetic supplement data, 242 ... IC fare data.

Claims (6)

First storage means for storing magnetic complement data;
Second storage means for storing IC fare data;
Integrated magnetic fare data generating means for generating integrated magnetic fare data based on the magnetic supplement data stored in the first storage unit and the IC fare data stored in the second storage unit;
Station service processing means for performing station service processing based on the integrated magnetic fare data generated by the integrated magnetic fare data generating means;
A station service processing device characterized by comprising: The first storage means stores, as the magnetic supplement data, information indicating a fare between stations existing in a range where the magnetic ticket can be used and the IC ticket cannot be used,
The second storage means stores, as the IC fare data, information indicating a fare between stations existing in a range where an IC ticket can be used.
The station service processing apparatus according to claim 1. The station service processing means includes:
Reading means for reading ticket information from the magnetic ticket;
Based on the ticket information read by the reading means and the integrated magnetic fare data generated by the integrated magnetic fare data generating means, a passage determining means for determining whether or not traffic is permitted;
Based on the determination result by the traffic determination means. Traffic control means for controlling user traffic;
The station service processing apparatus according to claim 2, comprising: The station service processing means includes:
An operation means for receiving an operation input;
Cash processing means for accepting cash input;
Ticket generating means for generating ticket information based on the operation input by the operating means and the amount of cash received by the cash processing means, and issuing a magnetic ticket based on the generated ticket information;
The station service processing apparatus according to claim 2, comprising: The station service processing means includes:
Reading means for reading ticket information from the magnetic ticket;
A settlement amount calculation means for calculating a settlement amount based on the ticket information read by the reading means;
Cash processing means for accepting cash input;
A ticket issuing means for issuing a payment ticket based on the payment amount calculated by the payment amount calculation means and the amount of cash received by the cash processing means;
The station service processing apparatus according to claim 2, comprising: Pre-store magnetic supplement data,
Pre-store IC fare data,
Generating integrated magnetic fare data based on the magnetic supplement data and the IC fare data;
Perform station service processing based on the generated integrated magnetic fare data,
A control method for a station service processing apparatus.

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