JP2014206796A - Automatic ticket issuing device, method for correcting voting card and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic ticket issuing device, a method for correcting a voting card and a program capable of quickly correcting a voting card having an entry error.SOLUTION: An insertion part 201 accepts a voting card on which voting content is preliminarily entered. A reading part 204 reads the content of the accepted voting card, and stores the read data in a storage part 205. An entry error detection part 210B detects an entry error of the voting card, and when detecting the entry error, further counts the number of entry errors. Only when the number of the entry errors is equal to or less than a threshold, an input screen control part 210H allows a display part 206 to display a correction instruction screen on which input means for enabling the correction of the entry error is arranged, and the content of a correction instruction for the entry error is shown on a display screen. When the entry error is detected, a return part 208 returns the voting card whose entry error has been detected. One voting card returned after the correction is completed by the input means is inserted into an insertion port 201B so that a voting ticket can be issued.

Description

  The present invention relates to an automatic ticketing apparatus, a voting card correction method, and a program.

  OMR (Optical Mark) in which voting details (place, race, series number, amount, etc.) are pre-filled (marked) by customers (hereinafter referred to as fans) at public stadiums such as racetracks and off-site ticketing stadiums Recognition) An automatic ticketing device is installed to issue voting tickets according to the wishes of fans by inserting voting cards.

  In order to issue a voting ticket according to a fan's request, as described above, the fan needs to fill in the voting contents in advance on the voting card. There are not a few fans who issue voting tickets by filling out a voting card when the odds of the desired race are fixed to some extent.

  However, the odds of the race are fixed to some extent immediately before the start of the race, and the fans quickly fill out the voting card in order to meet the ticketing deadline, which may cause an error in entry.

  If there is an error in the voting card, conventionally, depending on the number of errors, return the voting card or display the location of the error on the display screen and enter the error using an input means such as a touch panel. It is decided whether to correct it. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-5-81305

  However, even if it is selected not to return the voting card but to correct the voting card entry error by an input means such as a touch panel, there are many cases where the voting card is returned by the fan. .

  When multiple voting cards are inserted, in the conventional automatic ticketing device, when the returned voting card is removed from the return slot, the next voting card is read and the contents of the next voting card read are displayed on the screen. Will be displayed.

  For this reason, it was not possible to make a correction by comparing the returned voting card with an erroneous entry with the erroneous entry displayed on the display screen. In particular, it is very important from the viewpoint of fan service to guide a fan so that an error in filling in a voting card can be quickly corrected near the ticket deadline.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic ticketing device, a method for correcting a voting card, and a program capable of quickly correcting a voting card having an entry error. To do.

  An automatic ticketing apparatus according to the present invention includes an insertion unit that accepts a voting card in which application details are entered in advance, and a reading unit that reads the content of the voting card inserted into the insertion unit and stores the read data in a storage unit An entry error detection unit for detecting an entry error in the voting card based on the data, and further counting the number of entry errors when the entry error is detected, and the entry error detection unit includes the voting card. A determination unit that determines whether or not the number of input errors is equal to or less than a preset threshold value, and the determination unit determines that the number of input errors is equal to or less than the threshold value Input screen control that displays the content of the correction instruction for the entry error only when the entry error is made, and causes the display means to display a correction instruction screen on which the input means that can correct the entry error is arranged And a return unit that returns the voting card in which the entry error is detected when an entry error is detected by the entry error detection unit, and an entry error of the voting card is not detected. And a ticket issuing processing unit for executing a process for issuing a ticket reflecting the application contents.

  Further, the method for correcting a voting card according to the present invention receives a voting card preliminarily filled with application details, reads the content of the received voting card, stores the read data in a storage means, and based on the data Detecting an entry error in the voting card, counting the number of entry errors when the entry error is detected, and detecting the entry error in the voting card, the number of entry errors being set in advance. Only when it is determined that the number of entry errors is less than or equal to the threshold, the input means indicates the content of the correction instruction for the entry error and allows the entry error to be corrected. Is displayed on the display means, and when an entry error is detected, the voting card in which the entry error is detected is returned.

  Further, the program according to the present invention receives a voting card in which application details are preliminarily entered in a computer, reads the content of the received voting card, stores the read data in a storage means, and based on the data, When an entry error is detected on the voting card, and the entry error is detected, the number of entry errors is further counted. When an entry error on the voting card is detected, the number of entry errors is preset. Only when it is determined that the number of entry errors is less than or equal to the threshold value, the input means indicates the content of the correction instruction for the entry error and enables the entry error to be corrected. Display the arranged correction instruction screen on the display means, and when the entry error is detected, return the voting card in which the entry error is detected, and execute the process It is intended.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the fan service and improve the operation efficiency of the automatic ticketing apparatus by quickly correcting a voting card having an entry error.

2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a totalizer system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an OMR card type voting card according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structural example of the automatic ticketing apparatus in Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a correction instruction | indication screen when the entry error of the voting card to be processed is an entry error in the group number block. It is a figure which shows the example of a correction instruction | indication screen when the entry error of the voting card to be processed is an entry error in the assembly number block and the entry of the assembly number is partially missing. It is a figure which shows the example of a correction content confirmation screen. It is a part of example of the flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the voting card correction process in Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a part of example of the flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the voting card correction process in Embodiment 1. FIG. 6 is another part of an example of a flowchart for explaining the flow of a voting card correction process in the first embodiment. It is the schematic of the example of the physical structure in the automatic ticketing apparatus of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a part of example of the flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the voting card correction process in Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correction instruction screen in the third embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the correction content confirmation screen when correction is performed on a screen, without returning the voting card of correction object in Embodiment 3. FIG. It is a part of example of the flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the voting card correction process in Embodiment 3. FIG. It is the schematic of the example of the physical structure in the automatic ticketing apparatus of Embodiment 4. It is a part of example of the flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the voting card correction process in Embodiment 4. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a correction instruction | indication screen when the mark outside a regulation exists in the mark of the voting card of a process target. It is a figure which shows another example of the correction instruction | indication screen when the mark outside a regulation exists in the mark of the vote card of processing object. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of another method of identity determination with the voting card returned temporarily and the voting card inserted from the one sheet insertion slot. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of another method of identity determination with the voting card returned temporarily and the voting card inserted from the one sheet insertion slot. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of another method of identity determination with the voting card returned temporarily and the voting card inserted from the one sheet insertion slot.

  Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a totalizer system 1 according to the first embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the totalizer system 1 includes a plurality of automatic ticketing apparatuses 2 and a plurality of automatic ticketing via a network NW. A management device 3 that is connected to the device 2 and manages the plurality of automatic ticket issuing devices 2 is provided.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an OMR card type voting card C according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the voting card C purchases a place name block Ca for designating (marking) a place name to be purchased from a list of venues, a race number block Cb for designating a race to be purchased, and purchase. Designation-specific block Cc for designating each ticket type (for example, single-winning, double-winning, frame-linked, etc.), group number block Cd for designating the group number to be purchased, and the purchase price and unit are designated. Money amount block Ce and unit block Cf, type identification code Cg for identifying the type of voting card C (for example, normal voting card, box voting card, etc.), timing mark Ch for specifying the position of the mark column Etc. are provided.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the automatic ticketing apparatus 2 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the automatic ticketing apparatus 2 according to the first embodiment includes an insertion unit 201, a carry-out unit 202, a conveyance unit 203, a reading unit 204, a storage unit 205, a display unit 206, and an input unit 207. A return unit 208, a communication unit 209, a control unit 210, and a ticketing processing unit 211.

  When the fan inserts the completed voting card C into the insertion unit 201 of the automatic ticketing device 2 and performs a predetermined operation, the automatic ticketing device 2 executes the ticketing process of the voting ticket B desired by the fan.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the insertion unit 201 includes a batch insertion slot 201A into which a plurality of voting cards C can be inserted, a single insertion slot 201B into which only one voting card C can be inserted, and a batch insertion slot 201A. The voting card C (also referred to as an insertion card C1) that is inserted is configured by a storage unit 201C that temporarily stores the voting card C, and receives a voting card C that has been previously entered by a fan. The voting cards C stored in the storage unit 201C are carried out one by one by a pick roller 202A constituting the carry-out unit 202 under the control of a later-described carry-out control unit 210A. The one-sheet insertion slot 201B is used, for example, to insert the voting cards C (also referred to as return cards C2) returned from the return unit 208 because there is an entry error one by one.

  The carry-out unit 202 includes a pick roller 202A and a drive motor (not shown) that drives the pick roller 202A, and the like. One card C1 stored in the storage unit 201C is controlled by the carry-out control unit 210A. Carry out one by one.

  The conveyance unit 203 includes a plurality of conveyance rollers and a drive motor (not shown) that drives the plurality of conveyance rollers. The conveyance unit 203 conveys the voting card C inserted from the insertion unit 201, for example, or issues a ticket, for example. The voting ticket B issued by the processing unit 211 is conveyed to be discharged from a discharge port (not shown).

  The reading unit 204 includes an image sensor 204A and the like, reads a mark of the voting card C inserted into the insertion unit 201, and stores the read data in a data area of the storage unit 205. More specifically, the reading unit 204 specifies a markable portion in the voting card C to be processed based on the type identification code Cg, and identifies the mark entered in the mark column corresponding to the timing mark Ch. Then, the reading unit 204 determines whether the number of dots in the mark range, the mark height, and the mark width are within specified values, and extracts marks within the specified values. At this time, a mark outside the specified value is not recognized as a mark.

  The storage unit 205 includes a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and the like. It functions as a program area for storing a program such as an operation program for controlling the whole, and a data area for storing various data such as data of the voting card C read by the reading unit 204.

  The display unit 206 includes a display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and displays the voting contents of the voting card C inserted by the fan into the insertion unit 201, a correction instruction screen P1 described later, and the like.

  The input unit 207 includes a touch panel displayed on the screen of the display unit 206. When a button on the touch panel is selected by the fan, the input unit 207 transmits the selected instruction content to the control unit 210. To do. And the control part 210 controls each function part of the automatic ticketing apparatus 2, and performs the process according to the instruction | indication content.

  The return unit 208 includes a return port 208A that can return the voting cards C one by one. For example, the determination unit 210C, which will be described later, has exceeded the threshold value X that is set in advance by the determination unit 210C. Is determined, the voting card C is temporarily returned to the fan via the return unit 208 under the control of a return control unit 210D described later. For example, when the cancel button B3 is selected by the fan, the voting card C to be processed is returned via the return unit 208 under the control of the return control unit 210D.

  The communication unit 209 includes a communication interface and performs data communication with the management apparatus 3 connected via the network NW. For example, the communication unit 209 transmits voting information D1 (described later in detail) generated by a ticket issuing control unit 210G described later to the management device 3. Further, for example, the communication unit 209 receives ticket issue permission information D2 or ticket issue permission information D3, which will be described later, transmitted from the management device 3 in response to the voting information D1, and sends the received information to the ticket issue control unit 210G. Send.

  Here, the voting information D1 generated by the ticketing control unit 210G and the ticketing permission information D2 and the ticketing disapproval information D3 transmitted from the management device 3 in response to the voting information D1 will be briefly described.

  The voting information D1 includes voting content information D4 indicating the voting content entered (marked) in the voting card C to be processed read by the reading unit 204. Upon receiving the voting information D1, the management device 3 determines whether or not the voting content indicated by the voting content information D4 included in the voting information D1 can be received. If D2 is returned to the automatic ticketing device 2 and it is determined that it cannot be accepted, the ticketing disapproval information D3 is returned to the automatic ticketing device 2. Upon receipt of the ticketing permission information D2, the ticketing control unit 210G controls the ticketing processing unit 211 to print the voting contents of the voting card C to be permitted on the voting ticket B, and to remove the voting ticket B on which the voting contents are printed. Execute the process of discharging from the exit.

  The control unit 210 is composed of a CPU or the like, executes an operation program stored in the program area of the storage unit 205, and, as shown in FIG. 2, a carry-out control unit 210A, an entry error detection unit 210B, and a determination 210C, return control unit 210D, type determination unit 210E, comparison determination unit 210F, ticketing control unit 210G, and control that controls the entire automatic ticketing apparatus 2 while realizing the functions as the input screen control unit 210H Processing such as processing and voting card correction processing described later is executed.

  The carry-out control unit 210A controls the carry-out unit 202, and causes the carry-out unit 202 to carry out the voting cards C stored in the storage unit 201C one by one.

  The entry error detection unit 210B detects an entry error of the voting card C inserted from the insertion unit 201. Specifically, the entry error detection unit 210B reads the data of the voting card C read by the reading unit 204, the template data stored in advance in the data area of the storage unit 205, and the sales place / race / expression type. -An entry error of the inserted voting card C is detected by comparing the horse / group number and the like. When an entry error is detected, the entry error detection unit 210B further counts the number of entry errors detected.

  The determination unit 210C determines whether or not an entry error of the voting card C is detected by the entry error detection unit 210B. When the entry error detection unit 210B detects an entry error in the voting card C, the determination unit 210C determines whether the entry error number counted by the entry error detection unit 210B is within a preset threshold value X. Is further determined.

  The determination unit 210C determines whether various buttons (for example, a cancel button B3, a correction button B4, etc.) have been selected. In addition, when information is transmitted from the management device 3 in response to the voting information D1, the determination unit 210C determines whether the information is ticketing permission information D2.

  Further, the determination unit 210C determines whether or not the voting card C is inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B. For example, a transmissive sensor is installed on the transport path from the single-sheet insertion slot 201B to the reading unit 204, and the determination unit 210C determines whether or not the voting card C is detected by the transmissive sensor. It is determined whether or not the voting card C is inserted from 201B.

  Furthermore, the determination unit 210C determines whether or not the ticketing process for the voting card C inserted from the collective insertion slot 201A has been completed. For example, when a transmissive sensor is installed in the storage unit 201C for temporarily storing the voting card C inserted from the collective insertion slot 201A, and the voting card C is not detected by the transmissive sensor, the batch insertion is performed. It is determined that the ticketing process for the voting card C inserted from the mouth 201A has been completed.

  The return control unit 210D executes a return process for the inserted voting card C. For example, when the determination unit 210C determines that the number of entry errors of the voting card C exceeds a preset threshold value X, the return control unit 210D returns the voting card C to be processed from the return unit 208. Let For example, when the determination unit 210C determines that the information transmitted from the management device 3 in response to the voting information D1 is the ticketing disapproval information D3, the return control unit 210D The target voting card C is returned from the return unit 208. For example, the return control unit 210D returns the processing target voting card C from the return unit 208 when the determination unit 210C determines that the number of entry errors of the processing target voting card C is within the threshold value X. Let

  When the voting card C is inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B, the type determination unit 210E determines whether or not the types of the return card C2 and the voting card C inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B match. Specifically, the type determination unit 210E, based on the type identification code Cg included in the data of the voting card C read by the reading unit 204, the voting card C2 inserted from the return card C2 and the one-sheet insertion slot 201B. It is determined whether or not the types match.

  When the type determining unit 210E determines that the type of the return card C2 and the type of the voting card C (inserted card C1) inserted from the single slot 201B match, the comparison determining unit 210F The data of the inserted card C1 is compared to determine whether or not they are the same card. Specifically, the comparison determination unit 210F compares the data of the return card C2 read by the reading unit 204 and stored in the storage unit 205 before the return card C2 is returned with the data of the insertion card C1, and fills in the data. It is determined whether or not the return card C2 and the inserted card C1 are the same card by determining the content matching rate and determining whether or not the determined matching rate is equal to or greater than a preset threshold value Z1 (for example, 90%). Determine.

  Here, when determining the identity of both cards, the reason for not using the 100% match rate as a reference is that the position and size of the mark entered by the fan is unclear, so the same voting card C is used. This is because even when read by the reading unit 204, the read data does not always match 100%. In addition, there is a case where the entry of the voting card C is corrected and inserted even though the correction is completed on the screen. At this time, for example, when the venues and race numbers do not match, the confirmation screen is displayed on the display unit 206 even if the match rate is equal to or higher than the threshold value Z1, so that the fans can check. Good. This is because, for example, when the fans vote for races held at two or more venues, the content of the vote can be the same except for the venues.

  The ticket issuing control unit 210G generates voting information D1 when the determining unit 210C determines that there is no entry error in the processing target voting card C, and generates the generated voting information D1 via the communication unit 209. It transmits to the management apparatus 3. In addition, when the ticketing control unit 210G receives the ticketing permission information D2 transmitted from the management device 3, the ticketing control unit 210G controls the ticketing processing unit 211 to obtain a voting ticket B corresponding to the voting card C that is permitted to issue a ticket by the management device 3. A process for issuing a ticket is executed.

  The input screen control unit 210H executes a process of displaying an input screen such as a correction instruction screen P1 described later on the display screen of the display unit 206 in detail. For example, the input screen control unit 210H displays the correction instruction screen P1 on the display screen of the display unit 206 when the determination unit 210C determines that the number of input errors counted by the input error detection unit 210B is within the threshold value X. To display. For example, the input screen control unit 210H displays a correction content confirmation screen P2a, which will be described later, on the display screen of the display unit 206 when a button is selected according to the correction instruction screen P1 (selection of a correct combination number, etc.). Display.

  In addition, for example, the input screen control unit 210H determines that the voting card C (insertion card C1) inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B is not a card being processed (return card C2 and insertion inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B) When it is determined that the cards C1 do not match, a priority selection screen (not shown) is superimposed and displayed on the correction content confirmation screen P2a, for example. When the card priority button for giving priority to the processing of the insertion card C1 provided on the priority selection screen is selected by the fan, the entry error detection processing by the entry error detection unit 210B is performed on the insertion card C1. Executed. On the other hand, when the correction priority button for giving priority to the correction process provided on the priority selection screen is selected by the fan, the insertion card C1 is returned, and the voting card C to be corrected is inserted from the insertion slot 201B. Wait for it to be inserted.

  The ticket issuing processing unit 211 is configured by a print printer or the like, and prints the voting contents of the voting card C permitted to be issued by the management device 3 on the voting ticket B under the control of the ticketing control unit 210G. Execute ticketing process.

  Here, the correction instruction screen P1 and the correction content confirmation screen P2a will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the correction instruction screen P1 when the entry error of the voting card C to be processed is an entry error in the assembly number block Cd. In the example of FIG. 4, 2-4-5 surrounded by the frame line L1 is an entry error. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the correction instruction screen P1 is provided with a mark selection button B1, a sale selection button B2, a cancel button B3, and the like.

  In the example of FIG. 4, the mark selection button B1 is a button for selecting the correct number from the numbers within the range surrounded by the frame line L1. In the example of FIG. 4, the on-release selection button B2 is a button for selecting a correct number from a list of numbers sold in the corresponding race (in this example, the race 01R held in Tokyo). For example, when the correct set number is 2-5, the fan may select the correct number using the mark selection button B1, or may select the correct number using the on-selling selection button B2. For example, if the correct set number is 2-3, the fan selects the correct number using the on-selling selection button B2. The cancel button B3 is selected by the fan when the fan determines that the voting card C to be corrected is not required to be issued, for example.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the correction instruction screen P1 when the entry error of the voting card C to be processed is an entry error in the assembly number block Cd and a part of the entry of the assembly number is missing. In the example of FIG. 5, the entry in the part surrounded by the frame line L2 is missing. In this case, since there is no number within the range surrounded by the frame line L2, the number cannot be selected by the mark selection button B1.

  In the example of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, there is an entry error in the assembly number block Cd. For example, when a plurality of venues are marked, a list of a plurality of marked venues is displayed. A list of venues that are currently available for voting is displayed on the on-selling selection button B2, which is displayed on the mark selection button B1.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the correction content confirmation screen P2a. In the example of FIG. 6, it is shown that the correction is performed in the portion surrounded by the frame line L3. As shown in FIG. 6, the correction content confirmation screen P2a is provided with a correction button B4 and a cancel button B3. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, on the modification confirmation screen P <b> 2 a, a message “If this content is acceptable, please insert one voting card that was temporarily returned into the slot. Is displayed. If the fan determines that the correction of the part surrounded by the frame line L3 is correct, the fan selects the voting card C to be processed (returned voting card C) from the insertion slot 201B according to the displayed message. insert. On the other hand, when it is determined that the correction of the portion surrounded by the frame line L3 is an error, the fan selects the correction button B4, returns to the correction instruction screen P1, and performs correction again.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the flow of the voting card correction process in the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a part of an example of a flowchart for explaining the flow of the voting card correction process in the first embodiment, and FIG. 8 is another part of the example of the flowchart. This voting card correction process is triggered by the insertion of the voting card C into the collective insertion slot 201A constituting the insertion unit 201. The voting card C inserted into the collective insertion slot 201A is temporarily stored in the storage unit 201C as described above.

  When the voting card C is inserted into the collective slot 201A, the carry-out control unit 210A controls the carry-out unit 202 to carry out one voting card C stored in the storage unit 201C (step S001). Then, the reading unit 204 reads the voting contents of the voting card C carried out by the carry-out unit 202, and stores the read data in the data area of the storage unit 205 (step S002).

  Then, the entry error detection unit 210B reads the data of the voting card C read by the reading unit 204, the template data stored in advance in the data area of the storage unit 205, and the sales place / race / equation / horse / The group number and the like are compared, and an entry error of the inserted voting card C is detected (step S003). At this time, when an entry error is detected, the entry error detection unit 210B further counts the number of entry errors detected.

  The determination unit 210C determines whether or not an entry error of the voting card C is detected by the entry error detection unit 210B (step S004). If the determination unit 210C determines that the entry error detection unit 210B has not detected an entry error of the voting card C (step S004; NO), the process proceeds to step 005 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the entry error of the voting card C is detected by the entry error detection unit 210B (step S004; YES), the determination unit 210C is preset with the number of entry errors counted by the entry error detection unit 210B. It is further determined whether it is within the threshold value X (step S101).

  When it is determined by the determination unit 210C that the number of entry errors of the voting card C to be processed exceeds the threshold value X (step S101; NO), the process proceeds to the process of step 501 and the return control unit 210D. Thus, the return process of the voting card C to be processed is executed, and the voting card C determined that the number of entry errors exceeds the threshold value X is returned from the return unit 208 (step S501). And a process returns to the process of step S001 and repeats the above-mentioned process.

  On the other hand, when the determination unit 210C determines that the number of entry errors of the voting card C to be processed is within the threshold value X (step S101; YES), the input screen control unit 210H determines that the voting card C to be processed Is displayed on the display screen of the display unit 206 (step S102). Then, the return control unit 210D returns the voting card C to be processed from the return unit 208 (step S103). Then, the fan corrects the entry error portion of the voting card C to be processed by operating the touch panel on the screen in accordance with the correction instruction screen P1 while confirming the entry contents of the returned voting card C to be processed. I do.

  Then, the determination unit 210C determines whether or not a button on the correction instruction screen P1 has been selected (step S104). If the determination unit 210C determines that the button on the correction instruction screen P1 has not yet been selected (step S104; NO), the process repeats the process of step S104, and the button on the correction instruction screen P1 is selected. Wait for it.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the button on the correction instruction screen P1 has been selected (step S104; YES), the determination unit 210C further determines whether or not the selected button is the cancel button B3 (step S105). . If the determination unit 210C determines that the selected button is the cancel button B3 (step S105; YES), the process discards the data of the voting card C on the correction instruction screen P1, and the process proceeds to step S001. Returning to the process, the above process is repeated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected button is not the cancel button B3 (step S105; NO), the determination unit 210C further determines whether or not the correction is completed (step S106). For example, when the correction instruction screen P1 being displayed is the correction instruction screen P1 illustrated in FIG. 4, the determination unit 210C uses two of the mark selection button B1 and the on-selling selection button B2 to provide two fans. By determining whether or not a number has been selected, it is determined whether or not correction has been completed.

  If the determination unit 210C determines that the correction has not yet been completed (step S106; NO), the process returns to the process of step S105, and the above-described process is repeated. On the other hand, when the determination unit 210C determines that the correction has been completed (step S106; YES), the input screen control unit 210H displays the correction content confirmation screen P2a on the display screen of the display unit 206 (step S106). S107).

  Then, the determination unit 210C determines whether or not the voting card C has been inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B (step S108). When it is determined that the voting card C has not yet been inserted from the single slot 201B (step S108; NO), the determination unit 210C further selects the correction button B4 provided on the correction content confirmation screen P2a. It is determined whether or not (step S201).

  If the determination unit 210C determines that the correction button B4 has been selected (step S201; YES), the input screen control unit 210H instructs the correction instruction screen P1 to instruct correction of entry errors in the voting card C to be processed. Is displayed again on the display screen of the display unit 206 (step S202). And a process returns to the process of step S104 and repeats the above-mentioned process. On the other hand, when the determination unit 210C determines that the correction button B4 is not selected (step S201; NO), the process returns to the process of step S108, and the above-described process is repeated.

  On the other hand, when the determination unit 210C determines that the voting card C is inserted from the single insertion slot 201B (step S108; YES), the reading unit 204 inserts the voting card C inserted from the single insertion slot 201B. The contents of the vote are read and the read data is stored in the data area of the storage unit 205 (step S109).

  Then, the type determining unit 210E determines whether or not the type of the voting card C to be processed returned in the process of step S103 matches the type of the voting card C inserted from the single slot 201B (step S110).

  The type determination unit 210E determines that the types of the voting card C (return card C2) to be processed returned in the process of step S103 and the voting card C (inserted card C1) inserted from the single slot 201B match. In such a case (step S110; YES), the comparison determination unit 210F reads the return card C2 data read by the reading unit 204 and stored in the storage unit 205 before the return card C2 is returned, and the insertion card C1 data. Are compared to determine the match rate of the entered contents, and it is determined whether or not the calculated match rate is equal to or greater than a preset threshold value Z1 (for example, 90%) (step S111).

  If the comparison / determination unit 210F determines that the match rate between the entry contents of the return card C2 and the insertion card C1 is greater than or equal to the threshold value Z1 (step S111; YES), the process proceeds to step S005. On the other hand, when it is determined by the comparison / determination unit 210F that the match rate between the entry contents of the return card C2 and the insertion card C1 is smaller than the threshold value Z1 (step S111; NO), the process proceeds to the process of step S301.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S110, when the type determination unit 210E determines that the types of the return card C2 and the insertion card C1 do not match (step S110; NO), the process proceeds to the process of step S301. The input screen control unit 210H causes the priority selection screen to be superimposed and displayed on the correction content confirmation screen P2a (step S301).

  Then, the determination unit 210C determines whether or not a card priority button for giving priority to the processing of the inserted card C1 provided on the priority selection screen has been selected (step S302). If the determination unit 210C determines that the card priority button has been selected (step S302; YES), the process returns to the process of step S003, and the above-described process is repeated. On the other hand, when the determination unit 210C determines that the card priority button is not selected (step S302; NO), the return control unit 210D returns the insertion card C1 from the return unit 208 (step S401).

  Then, the determination unit 210C determines again whether or not the voting card C is inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B (step S402). When the determination unit 210C determines that the voting card C is not yet inserted from the insertion slot 201B (step S402; NO), the process repeats the process of step S402, and one voting card C is inserted. Wait for insertion through mouth 201B.

  On the other hand, when the determination unit 210C determines that the voting card C has been inserted from the insertion slot 201B (step S402; YES), the process returns to the process of step S109 and repeats the above-described process.

  Here, when it is determined NO in the process of step S004 or when YES is determined in the process of step S111, the process proceeds to the process of step S005, and the ticket issuing control unit 210G generates the voting information D1. Then, the generated voting information D1 is transmitted to the management device 3 via the communication unit 209 (step S005).

  Then, the determination unit 210C determines whether or not there is a reply from the management device 3 (step S006). If the determination unit 210C determines that there is no reply from the management apparatus 3 (step S006; NO), the process repeats the process of step S006 and waits for a response from the management apparatus 3.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a reply from the management device 3 (step S006; YES), the determination unit 210C further determines whether or not it is ticketing permission information D2 (step S007). If the determination unit 210C determines that the ticketing disapproval information D3 has been received (step S007; NO), the process proceeds to the process of step S501, and the voting card whose ticketing is not permitted by the return control unit 210D. The return process of C is executed, and the voting card C for which ticketing is not permitted is returned from the return unit 208 (step S501). And a process returns to the process of step S001 and repeats the above-mentioned process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined by the determination unit 210C that the ticketing permission information D2 has been received (step S007; YES), the ticketing control unit 210G controls the ticketing processing unit 211 and the management device 3 permits ticketing. A process for issuing a voting ticket B corresponding to the voting card C is executed (step S008).

  Then, the determination unit 210C determines whether or not the ticketing process for the voting card C inserted from the collective insertion slot 201A has been completed (step S009). When the determination unit 210C determines that the ticketing process for the voting card C inserted from the collective insertion slot 201A has not been completed (step S009; NO), the process returns to the process of step S001, and the above-described processing is performed. Repeat the process. On the other hand, when it is determined by the determination unit 210C that the ticketing process for the voting card C inserted from the collective insertion slot 201A is completed (step S009; YES), the process ends.

  Next, according to the example of FIG. 9, the flow of the voting card correction process in the first embodiment will be briefly described. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of an example of a physical configuration in the automatic ticketing device according to the first embodiment.

  When the voting card C is inserted from the collective insertion slot 201A, the inserted voting card C is temporarily stored in the storage unit 201C. The voting cards C stored in the storage unit 201C are carried out one by one by the pick roller 202A (step S001). Then, the voting card C carried out by the pick roller 202A is read by the image sensor 204A constituting the reading unit 204, and the read contents are read, and the read data is stored in the data area of the storage unit 205 (step S002). .

  Then, the voting card C to be processed is conveyed to the primary holding unit S1. Then, an entry error detection process (steps S003 and S004) is executed. If there is no entry error (step S004; NO), a ticket issuing process (process after step S005) is executed.

  On the other hand, if there is an entry error (step S004; YES) and the number of errors exceeds the threshold value X (step S101; NO), the voting card C to be processed is transported from the primary holding unit S1 and returned to the return port 208A. Returned from. If there is an entry error (step S004; YES) and the number of errors is within the threshold value X (step S101; YES), the process of correcting the voting card C to be processed (process after step S102) is executed. The correction instruction screen P1 corresponding to the voting card C to be processed is displayed on the display screen of the display unit 206, and the voting card C to be processed is conveyed from the primary holding unit S1 and returned from the return port 208A ( Steps S102 and S103).

  Then, the fan performs correction processing (selection of a desired button or the like) on the screen according to the displayed correction instruction screen P1 while confirming the entry contents of the returned voting card C to be corrected. Then, when all the processes necessary for correction are completed (step S106; YES), a correction content confirmation screen P2a is displayed on the display screen of the display unit 206 (step S107).

  The fan checks the correction content shown on the correction content confirmation screen P2a. If there is no problem with the content, the fan again returns the vote card C returned from the insertion slot 201B according to the instruction on the correction content confirmation screen P2a. Insert (step S108; YES). When the voting card C is inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B, the voting card C is conveyed to the reading unit 204, and the entry content and the like are read by the image sensor 204A constituting the reading unit 204, and the read data is The data is stored in the data area of the storage unit 205 (step S109).

  Then, the voting card C inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B is conveyed to the primary holding unit S1. When the voting card C inserted by the fan through the one-sheet insertion slot 201B is a temporarily returned card (step S110; YES and step S111; YES), ticketing processing (processing after step S005) is executed. The

  On the other hand, if the fan mistakenly inserts another voting card C from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B (step S110; NO or step S111; NO), processing of another voting card C and voting to be corrected A priority selection screen for causing the fan to select which one of the processes of the card C is to be executed is superimposed on the correction content confirmation screen P2a (step S301), and a process corresponding to the selection (after step S302) Process) is executed.

  For example, when the processing of the voting card C to be corrected is selected by the fan (step S302; NO), another voting card C inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B is transported from the primary holding unit S1 and returned. It is returned from the mouth 208A (step S401). Then, when the correct voting card C temporarily returned by the fan is inserted from the single slot 201B (YES in any of Step S401, Step S110, and Step S111), ticketing processing (processing after Step S005) is executed. The

  According to the first embodiment, when the number of entry errors is equal to or less than the specified number (threshold X), the correction instruction screen P1 is displayed and the voting card C to be processed is automatically returned temporarily. By configuring in this way, the fan can correct the voting card C having an entry error by comparing the voting card C having an entry error with the correction instruction screen P1, so that the voting card C having an entry error can be corrected quickly and reliably. Is possible. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the fan service and the operation efficiency of the automatic ticketing device.

  Moreover, according to the said Embodiment 1, it comprised so that it may issue by inserting again the voting card C temporarily returned. By configuring in this way, the voting card C is collected for ticketing, so that double ticketing can be prevented.

  Moreover, according to the said Embodiment 1, if the voting card C temporarily returned is inserted again according to the correction content confirmation screen P2a, the identity of the returned voting card C and the inserted voting card C will be confirmed. did. By comprising in this way, it becomes possible to prevent double ticketing reliably. If the fan mistakenly inserts another voting card C, whether to execute the processing of another inserted voting card C or the processing of the voting card C being processed Was configured to allow the fans to select. With this configuration, for example, when there is a voting card C forgotten to be inserted and it is desired to quickly process the voting card C, it is possible to respond to fan requests and further improve fan service. Can be achieved.

(Embodiment 2)
In the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the correction has been completed in the process of step S106. If it is determined that the correction has not been completed, the process returns to the process of step S105, and the correction is performed. The configuration waits for completion. In the second embodiment, even when the correction according to the correction instruction screen P1 is not yet completed, the voting card C is received at the one-sheet insertion slot 201B and the process is executed.

  The configuration of the automatic ticketing device 2 of the second embodiment is basically the same as that of the first embodiment. However, the function performed by the comparison determination unit 210F is slightly different from that in the first embodiment.

  When the type determining unit 210E determines that the type of the return card C2 and the type of the voting card C (inserted card C1) inserted from the single slot 201B match, the comparison determining unit 210F The data of the inserted card C1 is compared to determine whether or not they are the same card.

  Specifically, the comparison determination unit 210F reads the reading card 204 by the reading unit 204 before returning the return card C2 when the voting card C is inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B after the correction content confirmation screen P2a is displayed. Then, the data of the return card C2 stored in the storage unit 205 is compared with the data of the insertion card C1 to obtain the matching rate of the contents to be entered, and a threshold value Z1 (for example 90 %), It is determined whether or not the return card C2 and the inserted card C1 are the same card.

  In addition, when the vote card C is inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B before the correction according to the correction instruction screen P1 is completed, the comparison determination unit 210F reads by the reading unit 204 before returning the return card C2. The data of the return card C2 stored in the storage unit 205 is compared with the data of the insertion card C1, and the matching rate of the entry contents other than the portion for which the correction instruction is given is obtained, and the obtained matching rate is set in advance. It is determined whether or not the return card C2 and the inserted card C1 are the same card by determining whether or not the threshold value Z2 (for example, 93%) is equal to or greater. For example, referring to FIG. 5, when the part to be corrected is a set number surrounded by a frame line L2, it is determined whether or not the matching rate of other entry contents is equal to or higher than a threshold value Z2. .

  Next, the flow of the voting card correction process in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a part of an example of a flowchart for explaining the flow of the voting card correction process in the second embodiment. The processing steps of the voting card correction process in the second embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment before step S104 and after step S106. In the following description, with reference to FIG. 10, a characteristic processing part in the second embodiment will be described.

  The determination unit 210C determines whether or not the button on the correction instruction screen P1 has been selected (step S104). If the determination unit 210C determines that the button on the correction instruction screen P1 has not yet been selected (step S104; NO), the process proceeds to step S601.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the button on the correction instruction screen P1 has been selected (step S104; YES), the determination unit 210C further determines whether or not the selected button is the cancel button B3 (step S105). . If the determination unit 210C determines that the selected button is the cancel button B3 (step S105; YES), the process discards the data of the voting card C on the correction instruction screen P1, and the process proceeds to step S001. Returning to the process, the above process is repeated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected button is not the cancel button B3 (step S105; NO), the determination unit 210C further determines whether or not the correction is completed (step S106). For example, when the correction instruction screen P1 being displayed is the correction instruction screen P1 illustrated in FIG. 4, the determination unit 210C uses two of the mark selection button B1 and the on-selling selection button B2 to provide two fans. By determining whether or not a number has been selected, it is determined whether or not correction has been completed.

  If the determination unit 210C determines that the correction is completed (step S106; YES), the process proceeds to the process of step S107 as described in the first embodiment. On the other hand, when it is determined that the correction has not been completed (step S106; NO), the determination unit 210C further determines whether or not the voting card C is inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B (step S601). ).

  If the determination unit 210C determines that the voting card C has not yet been inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B (step S601; NO), the process returns to the process of step S104, and the above-described process is repeated.

  On the other hand, when the determination unit 210C determines that the voting card C is inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B (step S601; YES), the reading unit 204 inserts the voting card C inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B. Are read and the read data is stored in the data area of the storage unit 205 (step S602).

  Then, the type determination unit 210E determines whether or not the type of the voting card C to be processed returned in the process of step S103 matches the type of the voting card C inserted from the single slot 201B (step S603).

  The type determination unit 210E determines that the types of the voting card C (return card C2) to be processed returned in the process of step S103 and the voting card C (inserted card C1) inserted from the single slot 201B match. In this case (step S603; YES), the comparison determination unit 210F reads the return card C2 data read by the reading unit 204 and stored in the storage unit 205 before the return card C2 is returned, and the insertion card C1 data. Are compared to obtain the coincidence rate of the entry contents other than the correction target, and it is determined whether or not the obtained coincidence rate is equal to or higher than a preset threshold value Z2 (step S604).

  If the comparison determination unit 210F determines that the match rate of the entry contents of the portions other than the correction target of the return card C2 and the insertion card C1 is equal to or greater than the threshold value Z2 (step S604; YES), the process proceeds to step S003. Proceed to processing.

  On the other hand, when it is determined by the type determination unit 210E that the types of the return card C2 and the insertion card C1 do not match (step S603; NO), and the comparison determination unit 210F enters the contents of the return card C2 and the insertion card C1. Is determined to be smaller than the threshold value Z2 (step S604; NO), the process proceeds to step S301.

  According to the second embodiment, even when the correction according to the correction instruction screen P1 is not yet completed, the voting card C is received at the one-sheet insertion slot 201B and the process is executed. With this configuration, the fan can issue a ticket by correcting the returned voting card C while viewing the correction instruction screen P1 and inserting the corrected voting card C into the one slot 201B. . For example, when the fan is not very good at operating the device, the fan corrects the actual entry error in the voting card C according to the correction instruction screen P1, and inserts the corrected voting card C again. It becomes possible to issue a ticket, and to further improve the fan service. In addition, if the fan is not very good at operating the device, it may be a cause of complaints such as troublesome corrections on the screen and failure to issue a ticket. It becomes possible.

(Embodiment 3)
In the first and second embodiments, when the number of entry errors in the voting card C is within the threshold value X, the voting card C to be processed is automatically returned, and the voting card is inserted into the single slot 201B. With the insertion of C as a trigger, the returned voting card C was issued.

  In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, a card temporary return button B5 is provided on the correction instruction screen P1, and the voting card C to be processed is returned only when the card temporary return button B5 is selected by the fan. To be configured. Further, when the correction is performed on the screen without returning the voting card C to be corrected, a confirmation button B6 to be selected when the correction content is correct is provided on the correction content confirmation screen P2b as shown in FIG. The voting card C to be processed is issued using the confirmation button B6 as a trigger. Here, FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are each a diagram showing an example of the correction instruction screen P1 in the third embodiment, and confirmation of correction contents when correction is executed on the screen without returning the voting card C to be corrected. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen P2b.

  The configuration of the automatic ticketing device 2 of the third embodiment is basically the same as that of the first embodiment. However, as described above, the temporary card return button B5 is provided on the correction instruction screen P1, and the voting card C to be corrected is returned only when the card temporary return button B5 is selected. Is different. In addition, a confirmation button B6 is provided on the correction content confirmation screen P2b when correction is performed on the screen without returning the voting card C to be corrected. When this confirmation button B6 is selected, the voting target to be processed This is different from the first embodiment in that the card C is issued.

  Next, the flow of the voting card correction process in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a part of an example of a flowchart for explaining the flow of the voting card correction process in the third embodiment. The processing steps of the voting card correction process in the third embodiment are the same as those in the first or second embodiment before step S101 and after step S103. In the following description, with reference to FIG. 13, a characteristic processing part in the third embodiment will be described.

  When it is determined that the entry error of the voting card C is detected by the entry error detection unit 210B (step S004; YES), the determination unit 210C is preset with the number of entry errors counted by the entry error detection unit 210B. It is further determined whether or not it is within the threshold value X (step S101).

  When it is determined by the determination unit 210C that the number of entry errors of the voting card C to be processed exceeds the threshold value X (step S101; NO), the process proceeds to the process of step 501 and the return control unit 210D. Thus, the return process of the voting card C to be processed is executed, and the voting card C determined that the number of entry errors exceeds the threshold value X is returned from the return unit 208 (step S501). And a process returns to the process of step S001 and repeats the above-mentioned process.

  On the other hand, when the determination unit 210C determines that the number of entry errors of the voting card C to be processed is within the threshold value X (step S101; YES), the input screen control unit 210H determines that the voting card C to be processed Is displayed on the display screen of the display unit 206 (step S102).

  Then, the determination unit 210C determines whether or not the fan has selected the card temporary return button B5 on the correction instruction screen P1 (step S103A). If the determination unit 210C determines that the card temporary return button B5 has been selected (step S103A; YES), the return control unit 210D returns the voting card C to be processed from the return unit 208 (step S103). . Then, the fan corrects the voting card C to be processed on the screen according to the correction instruction screen P1 while confirming the entry contents of the returned voting card C to be processed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the card temporary return button B5 is not selected (step S103A; NO), the determination unit 210C further determines whether or not the cancel button B3 is selected (step S701). If the determination unit 210C determines that the cancel button B3 has been selected (step S701; YES), the process proceeds to the process of step 501, and the return control unit 210D performs the return process of the voting card C to be processed. The voting card C to be processed is returned from the return unit 208 (step S501). And a process returns to the process of step S001 and repeats the above-mentioned process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the cancel button B3 is not selected (step S701; NO), the determination unit 210C further determines whether the correction is completed (step S702). For example, when the correction instruction screen P1 being displayed is the correction instruction screen P1 illustrated in FIG. 11, has the determination unit 210C selected the number that is determined to be unknown using the on-selling selection button B2? By determining whether or not, it is determined whether or not the correction is completed. In this example (FIG. 11), it is determined that the correction is completed when one number is selected.

  If the determination unit 210C determines that the correction has not yet been completed (step S702; NO), the process returns to the process of step S103A and repeats the above-described process. On the other hand, when the determination unit 210C determines that the correction has been completed (step S702; YES), the input screen control unit 210H displays the correction content confirmation screen P2b on the display screen of the display unit 206 (step S702). S703).

  Then, the determination unit 210C determines whether or not the correction button B4 on the correction content confirmation screen P2b has been selected (step S704). If the determination unit 210C determines that the correction button B4 on the correction content confirmation screen P2b has been selected (step S704; YES), the process returns to the process of step S102, and the above-described process is repeated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the correction button B4 is not selected (step S704; NO), the determination unit 210C further determines whether or not the confirmation button B6 on the correction content confirmation screen P2b is selected (step S704: NO). Step S705). If the determination unit 210C determines that the confirmation button B6 on the correction content confirmation screen P2b has been selected (step S705; YES), the process proceeds to step S005.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the confirmation button B6 is not selected (step S705; NO), the determination unit 210C further determines whether or not the cancel button B3 on the correction content confirmation screen P2b is selected (step S705; NO). Step S706).

  If the determination unit 210C determines that the cancel button B3 on the correction content confirmation screen P2b is selected (step S706; YES), the process proceeds to the process of step 501, and the return control unit 210D The return process for the voting card C is executed, and the voting card C to be processed is returned from the return unit 208 (step S501). And a process returns to the process of step S001 and repeats the above-mentioned process.

  On the other hand, when the determination unit 210C determines that the cancel button B3 on the correction content confirmation screen P2b is not selected (step S706; NO), the process returns to the process of step S704, and the above-described process is performed. repeat.

  According to the third embodiment, the card temporary return button B5 is provided on the correction instruction screen P1, and the processing target voting card C is returned only when the card temporary return button B5 is selected by the fan. With this configuration, when correcting the voting card C, it is possible to prevent the voting card C from being returned even though it is not necessary to correct the voting card C while checking it at hand. However, it is possible to cope with the fan needs. This makes it possible to speed up the correction process for the voting card C.

(Embodiment 4)
In the first to third embodiments, the single-sheet insertion port 201B and the return port 208A are configured as physically independent insertion ports or discharge ports. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the single-sheet insertion port 201B And the return port 208A may be configured integrally. Moreover, you may comprise so that the batch insertion port 201A may serve as the function of the single sheet insertion port 201B and the return port 208A.

  In the fourth embodiment, a case will be described in which the collective insertion port 201A functions as the single-sheet insertion port 201B and the return port 208A. In the fourth embodiment, all the inserted voting cards C are once read. If there is an entry error and the number of errors exceeds the threshold value X, the voting card C is returned. In the case of the threshold X or less, the voting card C is configured to be held in the error card holding unit S2 provided separately from the primary holding unit S1. After the entry error detection of all the voting cards C is executed, the voting cards C held in the error card holding unit S2 are fed out one by one from the collective insertion port 201A having the function of the return port 208A. Configure to return.

  Below, with reference to FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the structure in case the collective insertion slot 201A serves as the single-sheet insertion slot 201B and the return slot 208A is demonstrated. In addition, the structure of the automatic ticketing apparatus 2 of this Embodiment 4 is the same as the time of Embodiment 1 fundamentally. However, as shown in FIG. 14, when the batch insertion slot 201A also functions as the single slot 201B and the return slot 208A, and when the number of entry errors is less than or equal to the threshold value X, the voting card is temporarily held. Embodiment 1 in that an error card holding unit S2 for carrying out and a pick roller 202B for carrying out the voting cards C held in the error card holding unit S2 one by one by the carry-out unit 202 are provided. Is different. Further, the function performed by the determination unit 210C is different.

  FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram of an example of a physical configuration of the automatic ticketing apparatus 2 according to the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, the voting card C is inserted and returned at the collective insertion slot 201A. As shown in FIG. 14, for example, a transmissive sensor is provided in the newly provided error card holding unit S2, and the presence or absence of the voting card C in the error card holding unit S2 is detected by the transmissive sensor. The Further, as shown in FIG. 14, a pick roller 202B for carrying out the voting cards C one by one from the error card holding unit S2 is provided, and the pick roller 202B is driven (not shown) under the control of the carry-out control unit 210A. It is driven by a motor.

  Next, in the function performed by the determination unit 210C, a part different from the case of the first embodiment will be described. The determination unit 210C determines whether or not the voting card C is present in the error card holding unit S2 based on whether or not the presence of the voting card C is detected by a transmission type sensor provided in the error card holding unit S2. To do. In addition, when determining whether all the ticketing processes have been completed (step S009), the determination unit 210C checks not only the storage unit 201C but also the voting card C in the error card holding unit S2, When the voting card C does not exist in either the storage unit 201C or the error card holding unit S2, it is determined that all ticketing processes are completed.

  FIG. 15 is a part of an example of a flowchart for explaining the flow of the voting card correction process in the fourth embodiment. The example of FIG. 15 is a part of an example of a flowchart when the configuration of the fourth embodiment is applied to the first embodiment. The processing steps of the voting card correction process in the fourth embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment after step S004 and after step S103A. In the following description, with reference to FIG. 15, a characteristic processing portion in the fourth embodiment will be described.

  As in the case of the first embodiment, the voting card correction process is triggered by the insertion of the voting card C into the collective insertion slot 201A constituting the insertion unit 201, and the voting card inserted into the collective insertion slot 201A. The card C is temporarily stored in the storage unit 201C.

  When the voting card C is inserted into the batch insertion slot 201A, the determination unit 210C determines whether or not the voting card C is present in the storage unit 201C (step S001A). If the determination unit 210C determines that the voting card C is present in the storage unit 201C (step S001A; YES), the carry-out control unit 210A controls the carry-out unit 202 and votes stored in the storage unit 201C. One card C is carried out (step S001). Then, the reading unit 204 reads the voting contents of the voting card C carried out by the carry-out unit 202, and stores the read data in the data area of the storage unit 205 (step S002).

  Then, the entry error detection unit 210B reads the data of the voting card C read by the reading unit 204, the template data stored in advance in the data area of the storage unit 205, and the sales place / race / equation / horse / The group number and the like are compared, and an entry error of the inserted voting card C is detected (step S003). At this time, when an entry error is detected, the entry error detection unit 210B further counts the number of entry errors detected.

  The determination unit 210C determines whether or not an entry error of the voting card C is detected by the entry error detection unit 210B (step S004). When the determination unit 210C determines that the entry error detection unit 210B has not detected an entry error of the voting card C (step S004; NO), the process proceeds to the process of step 005 described in the first embodiment. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the entry error of the voting card C is detected by the entry error detection unit 210B (step S004; YES), the determination unit 210C further determines the number of entry errors counted by the entry error detection unit 210B in advance. It is further determined whether or not it is within the set threshold value X (step S101).

  When it is determined by the determination unit 210C that the number of entry errors of the voting card C to be processed exceeds the threshold value X (step S101; NO), the process proceeds to the process of step 501 and the return control unit 210D. Thus, the return process of the voting card C to be processed is executed, and the voting card C determined that the number of entry errors exceeds the threshold value X is returned from the return unit 208 (step S501). And a process returns to the process of step S001A and repeats the above-mentioned process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined by the determination unit 210C that the number of entry errors of the voting card C to be processed is within the threshold value X (step S101; YES), under the control of the control unit 210, the transfer unit 203 The voting card C to be processed is conveyed to the error card holding unit S2 (step S101A). And a process returns to the process of step S001A and repeats the above-mentioned process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S001A that there is no voting card C in the storage unit 201C (step S001A; NO), the determination unit 210C further determines whether or not the voting card C exists in the error card holding unit S2. Is determined (step S101B). If the determination unit 210C determines that the voting card C does not exist in the error card holding unit S2 (step S101B; NO), the process ends, and the voting card C is inserted from the collective insertion slot 201A. Wait for it.

  On the other hand, when the determination unit 210C determines that the voting card C exists in the error card holding unit S2 (step S101B; YES), the input screen control unit 210H determines that there is an entry error in the voting card C to be returned. A correction instruction screen P1 for instructing correction is displayed on the display screen of the display unit 206 (step S102). Then, under the control of the carry-out control unit 210A, the pick-up roller 202B carries out the voting card C to be returned (in this example, it is fed out in order from the card at the top), and the return control unit 210D returns the return card The target voting card C is returned from the collective insertion slot 201A (step S103A). Then, the fan corrects the voting card C to be processed on the screen according to the correction instruction screen P1 while confirming the entry contents of the returned voting card C to be corrected. And a process progresses to the process of step S104 demonstrated in Embodiment 1. FIG.

  According to the fourth embodiment, the collective insertion port 201A also functions as the single-sheet insertion port 201B and the return port 208A. With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of parts, save space, and save energy.

  Further, according to the fourth embodiment, all the inserted voting cards C are read once, and the voting card C having an entry error but the number of errors is equal to or less than the threshold value X is an error card provided separately from the primary holding unit S1. It was comprised so that it might hold on hold part S2. Then, after the entry error detection of all the voting cards C is executed, the voting cards C held in the error card holding unit S2 are drawn out one by one and returned, and the returned voting card C is corrected. It was configured as follows. With this configuration, it is possible to first issue a voting card C with no entry error. This makes it possible, for example, to eliminate the cause of the complaint that the deadline was not in time because the correction process for the previously processed voting card C was made even though there was no entry error. Further improvement can be achieved.

  In the first to fourth embodiments, the OMR card type voting card C is described as an example of the voting card C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied by inserting an application card. It can be applied to a device having a function of issuing a reflected ticket.

  In addition, the error card holding unit S2 is provided separately from the primary holding unit S1 described in the fourth embodiment, and all inserted voting cards C are read once. Is temporarily held in the error card holding unit S2, and after the detection of entry errors of all the voting cards C is executed, the voting cards C held in the error card holding unit S2 are drawn out one by one and returned. The configuration for executing the correction process for the returned voting card C can be applied to the first to third embodiments.

  In Embodiments 1 to 4, the reading unit 204 determines whether the number of dots in the mark range, the mark height, and the mark width are within specified values, and does not recognize a mark outside the specified value as a mark. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a mark outside the specified value may be recognized as a mark. For example, when the reading unit 204 recognizes as a normal mark when the number of mark dots is greater than or equal to a specified value M, if M >> N≈0 and the number of mark dots is smaller than M and larger than N, that is, M If> number of mark dots> N, the reading unit 204 recognizes the mark as a non-standard mark.

  With this configuration, it is possible to display a mark that was not recognized as a mark in Embodiments 1 to 4 on the repair instruction screen P1 as an entry error, and promptly issue tickets with the desired voting content. It will surely be possible. Here, both FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 are diagrams illustrating an example of the correction instruction screen P1 when an unregulated mark exists in the mark of the voting card C to be processed.

  In the example of FIG. 16, it is shown that there is a non-standard mark in the part surrounded by the frame line L6, and the number read from the non-standard mark is displayed on the repair instruction screen P1 in this case. A non-standard mark selection button B7 is provided. In the example of FIG. 16, the numbers 2 and 4 read from the non-standard mark are displayed as the non-standard mark selection button B7, and the fan has the numbers (2 and 4) displayed as the non-standard mark selection button B7. If it is correct, the entry error can be corrected by selecting the number. On the other hand, if the numbers (2 and 4) displayed as the non-standard mark selection button B7 are not correct, the fan can correct the entry error by selecting the correct number from the on-selling selection button B2. Become.

  The example of FIG. 17 shows that there are unregulated marks and a plurality of normal marks (Tokyo and Nakayama) in the place name block Ca (the part surrounded by the frame line L7). In this case, the correction instruction screen In P1, as shown in FIG. 17, Tokyo and Nakayama are displayed as the mark selection button B1, and Hanshin read from the non-standard mark is displayed as the non-standard mark selection button B7.

  In the first to fourth embodiments, the identity of the return card C2 and the voting card C inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B (or the collective insertion slot 201A) is determined by the type determination unit 210E and the comparison determination unit 210F. It was explained that it was judged. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the voting card C is temporarily returned, for example, “temporary return” is printed on the voting card C to be returned. You may comprise so that it may return. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the voting card C is temporarily returned, the punch hole may be opened and returned. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 18C, identification information (for example, a barcode) that can uniquely identify the voting card C is added to each voting card C in advance, and the identification information of the voting card C to be temporarily returned is displayed. It is possible to determine the identity of both cards by comparing with the identification information of the voting card C stored in the data area of the storage unit 205 and inserted from the single-sheet insertion slot 201B (or the batch insertion slot 201A). . In this way, any method that can determine the identity between the return card C2 and the voting card C inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B (or the collective insertion slot 201A) may be used.

  In the first to fourth embodiments, all the determination units 210C are based on the detection results of the transmissive sensors provided in the storage unit 201C or on the conveyance path from the single-sheet insertion opening 201B to the reading unit 204. It has been described that it is determined whether or not the ticketing is completed, whether or not the voting card C is inserted from the one-sheet insertion slot 201B. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a detection switch or the like may be used to make a determination based on the detection result.

  Note that an operation program for executing the above operation is a computer-readable recording medium such as a flexible disk, a CD-ROM (Compact Disk-Read Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), or an MO (Magnet Optical Disk). It may be configured to execute the above-described processing by storing and distributing it in the computer and installing it in the computer of the automatic ticketing apparatus 2. Furthermore, the program may be stored in a disk device or the like included in a server device on the Internet, and may be downloaded onto a computer by being superimposed on a carrier wave, for example.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various configurations or embodiments can be taken without departing from the scope of the present invention. .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Totalizer system 2 Automatic ticketing apparatus 201 Insertion part 201A Collective insertion opening 201B Single sheet insertion opening 201C Storage part 202 Unloading part 202A Pick roller 202B Pick roller 203 Conveyance part 204 Reading part 204A Image sensor 205 Storage part 206 Display part 207 Input part 208 Return unit 208A Return port 209 Communication unit 210 Control unit 210A Unloading control unit 210B Entry error detection unit 210C Determination unit 210D Return control unit 210E Type determination unit 210F Comparison determination unit 210G Ticketing control unit 210H Input screen control unit 211 Ticketing processing unit S1 Primary Holding part S2 Error card holding part 3 Management device NW Network C Voting card Ca Place name block Cb Race number block Cc Block according to formula Cd Assembly number block Ce Amount block Cf Single Block Cg Type identification code Ch Timing mark P1 Correction instruction screen P2a Correction content confirmation screen P2b Correction content confirmation screen L1-7 Frame B1 Mark selection button B2 Release button B3 Cancel button B4 Correction button B5 Card temporary return button B6 Confirm button B7 Non-standard mark selection button

Claims (10)

An insertion section that accepts a voting card pre-filled with application details;
A reading unit that reads the content of the voting card inserted into the insertion unit and stores the read data in a storage unit;
Based on the data, an entry error detection unit that detects an entry error of the voting card and further counts the number of entry errors when an entry error is detected;
A determination unit that determines whether or not the number of entry errors is equal to or less than a preset threshold when the entry error detection unit detects an entry error in the voting card;
Only when the determination unit determines that the number of entry errors is equal to or less than the threshold value, a correction is provided that indicates the content of the correction instruction for the entry error and that can correct the entry error. An input screen control unit for displaying an instruction screen on the display means;
A return unit that returns the voting card in which the entry error is detected when an entry error is detected by the entry error detection unit;
A ticketing processing unit that executes a process for issuing a ticket reflecting the application content of the voting card, when an error in the entry of the voting card is not detected;
Comprising
An automatic ticketing device characterized by that. When the correction instruction screen is displayed, the determination unit further determines whether correction of the entry error has been performed,
The input screen control unit further includes a correction content confirmation screen for confirming whether or not the content of the executed correction is correct when the determination unit determines that the correction of the entry error has been executed. Display on the display means,
After the correction content confirmation screen is displayed, when the insertion unit accepts the voting card again, the ticketing processing unit is a process for issuing a ticket with the application content reflecting the content of the executed correction. Run the
The automatic ticketing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: An identity determination unit that determines whether the voting card received by the insertion unit again and the voting card returned by the return unit are the same card;
When it is determined by the identity determination unit that both cards are not the same card, the user determines which process of the voting card received by the insertion unit and the voting card returned by the return unit is to be executed. A control unit that causes selection and execution of processing according to the selection;
Further comprising
The ticket issuing processing unit executes a process for issuing a ticket with application contents reflecting the details of the executed correction when both cards are determined to be the same card by the identity determining unit. To
The automatic ticketing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The voting card includes type identification information for uniquely identifying the type of card,
The identity determination unit determines whether or not the type of the voting card received again by the insertion unit and the type of the voting card returned by the return unit match based on the type identification information. In this case, the identity of both cards is further determined based on the match rate of the application details entered by the user.
The automatic ticketing apparatus according to claim 3. On the correction instruction screen, a return input means for returning the voting card to be processed is further arranged.
The return unit returns the voting card to be processed only when the return input means is selected when the correction instruction screen is displayed;
The automatic ticketing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: When the correction instruction screen is displayed, the determination unit further determines whether correction of the entry error has been performed,
When the insertion unit receives the voting card again before the determination unit determines that the correction of the entry error has been performed, the voting card received again by the insertion unit and the voting card returned by the return unit And an identity determination unit for determining whether or not are the same card,
The ticket issuing processing unit executes the ticket issuing process based on the application details of the voting card received by the insertion unit again when it is determined by the identity determining unit that both cards are the same card.
The automatic ticketing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The determination unit further includes a holding unit that temporarily holds the voting card determined that the number of entry errors is equal to or less than the threshold value,
The insertion section can accept a plurality of voting cards at a time,
After all the voting cards accepted by the insertion unit are processed by the entry error detection unit, and after the ticketing process by the ticketing processing unit for the voting card that has not been entered, the reservation unit holds it. Execute the process on the voting card
The automatic ticketing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6. When the mark read by the reading unit includes a mark outside the specified value that is not included in the preset specified value range, information specified by the mark outside the specified value is set as the entry error. , Further display on the correction instruction screen,
The automatic ticketing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein Accept voting cards with pre-filled application details,
Read the contents of the received voting card, store the read data in the storage means,
Based on the data, the entry error of the voting card is detected, and when the entry error is detected, the number of entry errors is further counted,
When detecting an entry error in the voting card, it is determined whether or not the number of entry errors is equal to or less than a preset threshold;
Only when it is determined that the number of entry errors is equal to or less than the threshold value, the display unit displays a correction instruction screen showing the content of the correction instruction for the entry error and on which input means for correcting the entry error is arranged. Displayed on the
If an entry error is detected, return the voting card in which the entry error is detected;
A method for correcting a voting card characterized by that. On the computer,
Accept voting cards with pre-filled application details,
Read the contents of the received voting card, store the read data in the storage means,
Based on the data, the entry error of the voting card is detected, and when the entry error is detected, the number of entry errors is further counted,
When detecting an entry error in the voting card, it is determined whether or not the number of entry errors is equal to or less than a preset threshold;
Only when it is determined that the number of entry errors is equal to or less than the threshold value, the display unit displays a correction instruction screen showing the content of the correction instruction for the entry error and on which input means for correcting the entry error is arranged. Displayed on the
If an entry error is detected, return the voting card in which the entry error is detected;
To execute the process,
A program characterized by that.