JP2016200867A - Automatic ticket examination machine, ticket issuing machine and automatic ticket examination system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic ticket examination machine which allows a user to hold again a ticket on which a code is printed to an optical reading part of the automatic ticket examination machine in a failure in reading of the code when the user holds the ticket to the optical reading part without making the user returns to the entrance of the automatic ticket examination machine, a ticket issuing machine and an automatic ticket examination system.SOLUTION: The automatic ticket examination machine which allows a user to use a code ticket medium having a code comprises: an optical reading part for reading at least either a main code including at least a part of use information on a travel or a commutation ticket, or a sub code having less amount of information than the main code; a guide part for giving a prescribed guidance; and an instruction part for instructing the guide part to guiding the user to hold the code ticket medium again on the basis of success/failure in reading of the code ticket medium by the optical reading part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to an automatic ticket gate, an issuing machine, and an automatic ticket gate system.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, as a ticket for using an automatic ticket gate installed in a transportation facility such as a railroad or a bus, a ticket printed with a code on which information related to the boarding is printed is used. The ticket on which this code is printed is placed on an automatic ticket gate equipped with an optical reading unit that reads the code, so that the user can enter and exit the station.

  However, when a user tries to pick up a ticket printed with this code on the optical reading unit of the automatic ticket checker and the code reading fails, the optical reading unit of the automatic ticket checker does not respond. . Therefore, the user may enter the vicinity of the center of the automatic ticket checker without noticing the reading failure. The automatic ticket checker closes the door of the automatic ticket checker because the human detection part installed near the center of the automatic ticket checker detects the user's entry when the optical reading part of the automatic ticket checker is not responding. This prevents users from passing through.

  At this time, the optical reader of the automatic ticket gate stops operating. The operation of the optical reading unit does not resume until the human detection unit no longer detects the entry of the user by returning to the vicinity of the entrance of the automatic ticket gate. If the operation of the optical reading unit is not resumed, the optical reading unit will not accept the reading of the code of the ticket even if the ticket is defeated. The user may try to pick up the ticket again in the vicinity of the center of the automatic ticket gate. As a result, the operation of the optical reading unit does not resume, and the user enters the passage of the automatic ticket gate. It may stay.

JP 2013-125362 A

  Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is that when a user has hesitated a ticket printed with a code on the optical reading unit of the automatic ticket gate, the user automatically It is to provide an automatic ticket gate, an issuing machine and an automatic ticket gate system that can re-pass a ticket without returning to the vicinity of the entrance of the ticket gate.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, an automatic ticket gate according to an embodiment is an automatic ticket gate that uses a code ticket medium that is a ticket medium having a code, and is at least one piece of usage information that is information related to boarding or regular use. An optical reading unit that reads at least one of a main code including a section and a subcode that has a smaller amount of information than the main code, a guide unit that performs predetermined guidance, and reading success / failure by the optical reading unit And an instruction unit for instructing the guide unit to guide the code voucher medium again.

  Further, the issuing machine according to the embodiment is an issuing machine that issues a code voucher medium that is a ticket medium having a code, a usage information acquisition unit that acquires usage information that is information related to boarding or regularity, and the usage From the usage information acquired by the information acquisition unit, a main code generation unit that generates a main code including at least a part of the usage information, and a subcode generation that generates a subcode with a smaller amount of information than the main code And a printing unit that prints the main code generated by the main code generation unit and the sub code generated by the sub code generation unit on a print medium.

  The automatic ticket gate system according to the embodiment is an automatic ticket gate system in which an issuing machine and an automatic ticket gate communicate with each other via a communication line, and the issuing machine uses usage information that is information related to boarding or regular use. An information acquisition unit; a main code generation unit that generates a main code including at least a part of the usage information from the usage information acquired by the usage information acquisition unit; A subcode generation unit that generates a code; and a printing unit that prints the main code generated by the main code generation unit and the subcode generated by the subcode generation unit on a print medium, the automatic ticket gate The code voucher medium is based on an optical reading unit that reads at least one of the main code and the sub code, a guide unit that performs predetermined guidance, and reading success / failure by the optical reading unit. And a instructing unit for instructing the guiding section to the guide the holding up again.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an automatic ticket gate system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the issuing machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the code voucher issuance processing unit 12 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of a code voucher medium Q issuance process performed by the issuing machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a code ticket issued. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a code ticket issued. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a code commuter pass to be issued. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a determination table used by the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention to determine whether or not a user can pass. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of a process for determining whether or not a user can pass, which is performed by the instruction unit 44 of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a block diagram of the code voucher issuance processing unit 12 according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of the issuance process of the code voucher medium Q performed by the issuing machine 100 according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of the code voucher issuance processing unit 12 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a block diagram of an automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of a process for determining whether or not a user can pass, which is performed by the instruction unit 44 of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an automatic ticket gate 200, an issuing machine 100, and an automatic ticket gate system according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  First, an automatic ticket gate system according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an automatic ticket gate system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, the automatic ticket gate system will be described by taking an automatic ticket gate system used at a railway station as an example.

  The automatic ticket gate system shown in FIG. 1 includes an issuing machine 100 and an automatic ticket gate 200. These communicate with each other via a communication line 300 such as a LAN (Local Area Network).

  The issuing machine 100 is a generic name for devices having a function of issuing a boarding ticket or commuter pass, and includes, for example, an automatic ticket vending machine, an automatic commuter pass issuing machine, a commuter pass issuing machine, a window processing machine, and the like. The automatic ticket vending machine allows the user to enter boarding information related to the user's boarding, such as the name of the station where the user gets off and the type of adult / dwarf, and the user enters the fare corresponding to the boarding section. Is issued. Note that the issuing machine 100 handles the charge input as an explicit purchase instruction. Automatic commuter pass vending machines allow users to enter regular information about the user's regular boarding section, the user's name, etc., and input the fee corresponding to the regular boarding section. A commuter pass is issued. The commuter pass issuing machine is for issuing a commuter pass when the station clerk inputs the user's regular information and the station clerk inputs a fee corresponding to the regular boarding section. The ticket processing machine issues a boarding ticket or commuter pass when the station staff inputs the user's boarding information and periodical information, and the station staff inputs the fare corresponding to the boarding section and the fare for the regular boarding section. To do.

  The boarding ticket is a code boarding ticket on which boarding information is written or a magnetic boarding ticket in which boarding information is recorded as magnetic information on a magnetic material applied to the back of the boarding ticket. . A commuter pass is a code commuter pass printed with a code in which commuter information is written, a magnetic commuter pass with periodic information recorded as magnetic information on a magnetic material applied to the back of the commuter pass, Is an IC commuter pass that has an IC chip built-in and capable of non-contact communication with the automatic ticket gate 200.

  The automatic ticket gate 200 reads the boarding information of the boarding ticket issued by the issuing machine 100 or the periodic information of the commuter pass, determines whether or not the user can pass, and controls the entrance / exit processing of the user to the station. It is a device having a function.

  Note that the issuing machine 100 and the automatic ticket gate 200 are generally installed and operated in a plurality of units according to the scale of the station. In addition, the automatic ticket gate system used in the railway station has a supervising station or jurisdiction for a host device (not shown) that manages the usage status and fee information of each device received from the issuing machine 100 and the automatic ticket gate 200. You may prepare for every area.

  With reference to FIG. 2, the issuing machine 100 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the issuing machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, the function which concerns on the issuing process of the boarding ticket or commuter pass of the issuing machine 100 is shown. Hereinafter, a ticket or commuter pass is generically called a ticket medium. Hereinafter, the boarding information or the regular information is collectively referred to as usage information.

  The issuing machine 100 includes an operation display unit 21, a settlement unit 22, a code ticket medium printing unit 23, a code ticket medium discharging unit 24, an IC ticket medium recording unit 25, an IC ticket medium discharging unit 26, and a magnetic ticket. A medium printing unit 27, a magnetic ticket medium discharge unit 28, and a control unit 10 are provided. The control unit 10 includes a usage information acquisition unit 11, a code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12, an IC ticket medium issuance processing unit 13, and a magnetic ticket medium issuance processing unit 14.

  The operation display unit 21 is a touch panel or the like that displays information necessary for an operator of the issuing machine 100 such as a user or a station attendant to purchase a desired ticket medium. The operator can select the type of ticket medium (code ticket medium Q / IC ticket medium I / magnetic ticket medium M), getting off station name, transit station name, adult / dwarf type, regular boarding section, regular boarding period, commuting / commuting type The user enters or selects desired ticket medium usage information, and performs an operation for proceeding to the desired ticket medium settlement procedure. For example, by touching an icon such as “Confirm” or “Purchase” displayed on the operation display unit 21, the operator can input a fee to the settlement unit 22 described later.

  The usage information input to the operation display unit 21 is transmitted to the usage information acquisition unit 11 described later. Note that the amount displayed on the operation display unit 21 during the settlement procedure corresponds to the amount exchanged by the settlement unit 22 described later.

  The settlement unit 22 exchanges money associated with the settlement procedure with the operator. The operator inserts banknotes and coins into the settlement unit 22 in accordance with the fee of the desired ticket medium displayed on the operation display unit 21. When the amount of money inserted by the operator is larger than the fee of the ticket medium, the difference is discharged as change. Here, the amount information exchanged by the settlement unit 22 is transmitted and received between the settlement unit 22 and the operation display unit 21 via the usage information acquisition unit 11 described later. Further, when the payment procedure is completed in the payment unit 22, information that a purchase instruction is issued by the operator is transmitted to the usage information acquisition unit 11 described later.

  The usage information acquisition unit 11 acquires usage information of a ticket medium desired by the operator from the operation display unit 21 and acquires information that a purchase instruction is issued by the operator from the settlement unit 22. The acquired usage information is captured by a usage information acquisition unit 11 including a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a memory, an I / O (Input Output), and the like, and is recorded in the memory.

  When the purchase of the ticket medium desired by the operator is confirmed, the usage information acquisition unit 11 selects the acquired usage information according to the type of the ticket medium input or selected by the operator, which will be described later. Or to either an IC ticket medium issuance processing unit 13 described later or a magnetic ticket medium issuance processing unit 14 described later.

  Based on the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11, the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 generates ticket data such as image data of the code ticket medium Q for issuing the code ticket medium Q desired by the operator. Is to be generated. The code voucher issuance processing unit 12 generates a main code A in which at least a part of the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11 is encoded. The code voucher issuance processing unit 12 arranges the main code A at a predetermined position with respect to the outer shape of the voucher data, and generates voucher data. The code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 transmits the generated ticket data to the code ticket medium printing unit 23 described later.

  The code voucher medium printing unit 23 prints the voucher data received from the code voucher medium issue processing unit 12 on a predetermined surface of a print medium such as a predetermined roll paper or a plastic card. The code voucher medium printing unit 23 prints voucher data on a predetermined surface of the print medium using a thermal head or the like. The code data printed on the print medium is the code voucher medium Q desired by the operator. The code ticket medium Q is conveyed to a code ticket medium discharge unit 24 described later.

  The code voucher medium discharge unit 24 discharges the conveyed code voucher medium Q out of the issuing machine 100. The discharged code ticket medium Q is received by the operator. The user can enter and exit the station by allowing the user to enter the issued code ticket medium Q in the code ticket medium tampering section 32 of the automatic ticket gate 200 described later.

  The IC ticket medium issuance processing unit 13 and the IC ticket medium recording unit 25 record at least a part of the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11 on the IC chip of the IC ticket medium I desired by the operator. . The IC ticket medium discharge unit 26 discharges the IC ticket medium I on which usage information is recorded out of the issuing machine 100.

  The magnetic ticket medium issue processing unit 14 and the magnetic ticket medium printing unit 27 record at least part of the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11 on the magnetic material of the magnetic ticket medium M desired by the operator. . The magnetic ticket medium discharge unit 28 discharges the magnetic ticket medium M on which usage information is recorded out of the issuing machine 100.

  Next, the code voucher medium issue processing unit 12 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the code voucher issuance processing unit 12 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The code voucher issuance processing unit 12 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main code generation unit 15, a sub code generation unit 16a, a bill notation generation unit 17, a layout storage unit 18, and a voucher data generation unit. 19.

  The main code generation unit 15 generates a main code A, which is a code including information necessary when using the code ticket medium Q, from at least a part of the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11.

  The main code A is obtained when the user successfully reads the code ticket medium Q in the code ticket medium scooping section 32 of the automatic ticket gate 200 described later and the reading information is normal. This is a code that allows you to enter and exit the station.

  The sub-code generation unit 16a generates a sub-code B that is a code that has a smaller amount of information than the main code A and has high redundancy of information included in the sub-code generation unit 16a. The sub-code B is smaller in size than the main code A, and is characterized in that the sub-code B is easier to read than the main code A for the code ticket medium folding unit 32 of the automatic ticket gate 200 described later.

  The subcode B is an automatic ticket gate if the reading is successful and the reading information is normal when the user tricks the code ticket medium Q into the code ticket medium tapping unit 32 of the automatic ticket gate 200 described later. The machine 200 can detect that the code ticket medium Q has been cheated. That is, even if the main code A has failed to be read due to the successful reading of the subcode B, at least the user has not entered the ticket gate 200 without holding the ticket medium, but the code ticket medium You can see that it has a Q.

  For this reason, the information contained in subcode B should just be the contents which can detect that code ticket medium Q which has this subcode B is a ticket medium used at a railway station. For example, a small amount of information such as “ticket” is defined in advance. The generated subcode B may be the same every time it is generated, or may be different for each predetermined issue condition such as for each issue date.

  Note that the information included in the subcode B may be content including a part of the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11. In this case, the generated subcode B is different every time it is generated.

  The bill notation generation unit 17 generates a bill notation C that is a description of the usage information using characters or the like from at least a part of the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11. The ticket notation C enables the user to visually recognize information necessary for use when the code ticket medium Q is used. For example, when the code ticket medium Q is a reserved seat limited express ticket, it is information such as a use date, a boarding train, and a boarding seat.

  Note that the bill notation generation unit 17 may be omitted. In this case, the code voucher medium Q on which only the main code A and the sub code B are printed is issued by the issuing machine 100.

  The generation of the main code A, the sub code B, and the bill notation C may be performed simultaneously, for example, in parallel, or may be performed sequentially regardless of the order. The main code A generated by the main code generation unit 15, the sub code B generated by the sub code generation unit 16a, and the bill notation C generated by the bill notation generation unit 17 are respectively a ticket data generation unit described later. 19 is transmitted.

  The layout storage unit 18 stores predetermined arrangement information of the main code A, the sub code B, and the bill notation C with respect to the outer shape of the ticket data.

  The ticket data generation unit 19 arranges the generated main code A, subcode B, and ticket surface notation C in accordance with the arrangement information stored in the layout storage unit 18, and generates ticket data. The issuing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention generates, for example, ticket data in which a plurality of small sub codes B are arranged so as to surround the main code A (see FIG. 5). The ticket data generated by the ticket data generation unit 19 is transmitted to the code ticket medium printing unit 23.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the flow of the issuance process of the code ticket medium Q according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the issuance process of the code voucher medium Q according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, it is a flowchart of processing for issuing a code voucher medium Q using a printing medium on which the subcode B is not printed in advance (hereinafter referred to as a blank printing medium).

  First, the control unit 10 of the issuing machine 100 accepts usage information when an input is made to the operation display unit 21 by the operator (step S111). Furthermore, the control unit 10 accepts a purchase instruction for the code ticket medium Q when a predetermined fee is input to the settlement unit 22 by the operator (step S112). When receiving the purchase instruction of the code voucher medium Q, the code voucher medium issuance processing unit 12 generates a main code A, a sub code B, and a bill notation C (steps S113 to S115). These may be performed simultaneously, such as performed in parallel, or may be performed sequentially regardless of the order. Subsequently, the code voucher medium issuance processing unit 12 generates voucher data based on the predetermined arrangement information of the main code A, the subcode B, and the bill notation C (step S115). Then, the code voucher medium printing unit 23 prints the generated voucher data on a blank print medium (step S117), and the code voucher medium discharge unit 24 discharges the code voucher medium Q (step S118). The issue process ends.

  Next, an example of the code ticket medium Q issued by the issuing machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be shown with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a code ticket issued. FIG. 5 shows an example of a reserved seat limited express ticket for the Shinkansen. The outer frame line in FIG. 5 shows the outer shape of the code ticket medium Q. In this example, the main code A has a size that is easy for a user of the code ticket medium Q to be disposed at the center in the vertical direction of the code ticket medium Q and on the right side. Further, the bill notation C is arranged at the center in the vertical direction of the code ticket medium Q and on the left side. The ticket notation C is a character that is easy to see for the user of the code ticket medium Q, and has information necessary for boarding such as a use date and a train seat. Further, a plurality of sub-codes B smaller than the main code A are arranged along the outer periphery of the code ticket medium Q. In this example, the main code A and the sub code B are QR codes (registered trademark).

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a code ticket issued. FIG. 6 also shows an example of a reserved seat limited express ticket for the Shinkansen. The outer frame line in FIG. 6 shows the outer shape of the code ticket medium Q. Also in this example, the main code A has a size that is easy for a user of the code voucher medium Q to be disposed on the right side at the center in the vertical direction of the code voucher medium Q in the drawing. Further, the bill notation C is arranged at the center in the vertical direction of the code ticket medium Q and on the left side. The ticket notation C is a character that is easy to see for the user of the code ticket medium Q, and has information necessary for boarding such as a use date and a train seat. Further, a plurality of sub-codes B smaller than the main code A are arranged along the short side of the ticket medium. In this example, the main code A is a QR code (registered trademark), and the sub code B is a bar code.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a code commuter pass to be issued. FIG. 7 shows an example of an adult commuter pass. The outer frame line in FIG. 7 shows the outer shape of the code ticket medium Q. In this example, the main code A has a size that is easy for a user of the code ticket medium Q to be disposed at the center in the vertical direction of the code ticket medium Q and on the right side. Further, the bill notation C is arranged at the center in the vertical direction of the code ticket medium Q and on the left side. The ticket notation C is a character that is easy to see for the user of the code ticket medium Q, and has information necessary for using a commuter pass such as a regular boarding section and a regular boarding period. Further, a plurality of sub-codes B smaller than the main code A are arranged along the longitudinal sides of the ticket medium. In this example, the main code A and the sub code B use QR codes (registered trademark).

  As in the code ticket medium Q shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the subcode B is not limited to one, and a plurality of subcodes B may be provided. If there is a plurality, even if any of the plurality is covered by the user's hand, at least one sub-code B is a code voucher medium scooping section 32 of the automatic ticket gate 200 described later. As a result, the probability of successful reading is increased.

  The arrangement of the main code A, the sub code B, and the bill notation C may be other than the example shown here. The ticket label C may or may not be present.

  Next, an automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, functions related to reading of usage information included in the ticket medium issued by the issuing machine 100 of the automatic ticket gate 200 and determination and control of whether or not the user can pass are shown.

  The automatic ticket gate 200 includes a human detection unit 31, a code ticket medium folding unit 32, an IC ticket medium folding unit 33, a magnetic ticket medium insertion unit 34, a gate unit 35, a guide unit 36, and a control unit 40. . The control unit 40 includes an optical reading unit 41, an IC reading unit 42, a magnetic reading unit 43, and an instruction unit 44.

  The human detection unit 31 is a sensor using infrared rays or the like that detects whether or not a person has entered a passage formed by the automatic ticket gate 200. The human detection unit 31 is installed near the center of the automatic ticket gate 200. The detection result of the human detection unit 31 is transmitted to an instruction unit 44 described later, and becomes one of the elements for determining whether or not a user can pass.

  For example, the human detection unit 31 detects that a person has entered even though all of the code ticket medium folding unit 32, the IC ticket medium folding unit 33, and the magnetic ticket medium insertion unit 34, which will be described later, do not respond. When detected, it becomes possible for a person who does not have a ticket medium to find an illegal act that tries to pass through the automatic ticket gate 200.

  The code voucher medium tapping unit 32 prints the voucher data of the code voucher medium Q when the code voucher medium Q issued by the issuing machine 100 is defeated by the user to the code voucher medium tapping unit 32. A CCD sensor or the like that images the surface. The code ticket medium scooping section 32 is installed near the entrance with respect to the traveling direction of the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200 so that the user can easily hesitate when entering the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200. The image data including the main code A and the sub code B imaged by the code voucher medium folding unit 32 is processed by the optical reading unit 41 described later.

  The optical reading unit 41 reads the main code A and the sub code B imaged by the code voucher medium finishing unit 32, and extracts the usage information included in the main code A and the sub code B when the reading is successful. is there. From the main code A, information necessary for using the code ticket medium Q is extracted. From the sub code B, information for detecting that the code voucher medium Q has been cheated is extracted. Read success / failure information indicating whether the code reading by the optical reading unit 41 is successful or unsuccessful, and read information that is information read by the optical reading unit 41 are transmitted to the instruction unit 44 described later and used. This is one of the elements for determining whether or not a person can pass.

  Depending on the user's method of fraudating the code voucher Q, the main code A can be read successfully, only the sub code B can be read successfully, or both the main code A and the sub code B can be read unsuccessfully. There is a case. The success or failure of such code reading is referred to as reading success or failure by the optical reading unit 41.

  Here, the successful reading means that the code portion is within the imaging range of the code voucher medium folding unit 32, the code can be imaged, and the optical reading unit 41 can extract the information included in the code. .

  On the other hand, the reading failure means that, for example, the code part is too far away from the code ticket medium crease unit 32, the code part is covered with the user's finger, or the code part is shaken by the user's hand. The image data including the main code A and the sub code B is not normally imaged by the code ticket medium scooping unit 32 due to being disconnected from the code ticket medium scooping unit 32, and the optical reading unit 41 is included in the code. It means that it is not in a state where information can be extracted.

  The read information is information that the optical reading unit 41 has successfully read the code and extracted from the code.

  Here, the case where the read information is normal means that the code ticket medium Q is appropriately used according to the usage information and the like.

  On the other hand, the case where the read information is abnormal means that the code voucher medium Q is not properly used according to the usage information or the like. For example, a commuter pass between Tokyo Station and Kawasaki Station on route T may be placed on a ticket gate at Omiya Station, which is outside the regular section.

  The IC ticket medium scoring unit 33 is configured such that the IC ticket medium I issued by the issuing machine 100 is scooped by the user into the IC ticket medium scoring unit 33, so that the IC ticket medium I Wireless communication between the two. The IC reading unit 42 reads usage information recorded on the IC chip. The reading information of the IC reading unit 42 is transmitted to an instruction unit 44 described later, and becomes one of the elements for determining whether or not the user can pass.

  The magnetic ticket medium insertion unit 34 reads the magnetic material of the magnetic ticket medium M when the magnetic ticket medium M issued by the issuing machine 100 is inserted into the magnetic ticket medium insertion unit 34 by the user. To do. The magnetic reading unit 43 reads usage information recorded on the magnetic material. The reading information of the magnetic reading unit 43 is transmitted to an instruction unit 44 described later, and becomes one of the elements for determining whether or not a user can pass.

  The instruction unit 44 is a detection result transmitted from the human detection unit 31, reading success / failure information and reading information transmitted from the optical reading unit 41, reading information transmitted from the IC reading unit 42, or magnetic reading unit 43. Whether or not the user is allowed to pass is determined based on the read information transmitted from the user. Further, the instruction unit 44 instructs the gate unit 35 described later and the guide unit 36 described later to perform predetermined guidance processing for determining whether or not the user can pass.

  In particular, the instructing unit 44 determines whether or not to make an OK determination, which will be described later, based on the detection result transmitted from the human detection unit 31, the reading success / failure by the optical reading unit 41, and the reading information read by the optical reading unit 41. It is determined whether it is a no-tag entry error determination or a first NG determination. At this time, the instruction unit 44 instructs the gate unit 35 described later and the guide unit 36 described later to perform either an OK guidance process described later, a billless entry error guidance process, or a first NG guidance process. put out.

  The gate unit 35 opens and closes the door of the automatic ticket gate 200 based on an instruction from the instruction unit 44. If it is a guidance process that permits the passage of the user, the door is opened, and if it is a guidance process that blocks the passage of the user, the door is closed.

  The guide unit 36 provides predetermined guidance to the user based on an instruction from the instruction unit 44. The guide unit 36 includes, for example, a guide display unit and a voice guide unit. The guidance display unit is a display or the like installed near the entrance with respect to the traveling direction of the automatic ticket checker 200 that displays a predetermined message toward the user based on an instruction from the instruction unit 44. The voice guidance unit is a speaker or the like that transmits a predetermined warning sound or voice message to the user based on an instruction from the instruction unit 44.

  In addition to the guidance display unit and the voice guidance unit, the guidance unit 36 may be added with a lamp or the like that notifies the abnormality by flashing, or the guidance display unit or the voice guidance unit may be omitted. is there.

  By the operation of the gate part 35 and the guidance of the guide part 36, the user can grasp the action to be taken next when the user is prevented from passing.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 9, the type of determination of whether or not a user can pass is performed by the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is an example of a determination table used by the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention to determine whether or not a user can pass. Here, the determination pattern is based on the premise that the user is using the code voucher medium Q and that the read information is normal when the optical reader 41 can read the code. Only shown. This determination table is referred to when the automatic ticket gate 200 determines whether or not a user can pass, and is stored in the instruction unit 44, for example.

  In this determination table, seven determination patterns are stored. Pattern 1 is a case where both the main code A and the sub code B are successfully read, and “OK determination” described later is performed. Pattern 2 is a case where the reading of the main code A is successful and the reading of the sub code B is unsuccessful, and “OK determination” described later is performed. The pattern 3 is a case where reading of both the main code A and the sub code B has failed, and a “tagless entry error determination” to be described later is performed. Pattern 4 is a case where reading of the main code A fails and reading of the sub code B is successful, and performs “first NG determination” described later. Patterns 5 to 7 are cases in which at least one of the main code A and the sub code B has been successfully read when the code voucher medium Q is defaced again after a “first NG determination” to be described later. In addition, when the identification information of the code voucher medium Q defaced for the first time is different from the identification information of the code voucher medium Q deceived for the second time or later, the “second NG” described later is used. Judgment ".

(OK judgment)
The instruction unit 44 determines whether or not the user can pass when the human detection unit 31 detects a person entering the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200 and the optical reading unit 41 succeeds in reading at least the main code A. Is determined to be “OK” (patterns 1 and 2 in FIG. 9).

  Accordingly, the instruction unit 44 instructs the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 to perform a predetermined “OK guidance process”. The gate unit 35 permits the user to pass the automatic ticket gate 200 and opens the door. Each of the guidance display unit and the voice guidance unit displays and sends a message such as “Thank you for using.”

(No bill entry error judgment)
The instruction unit 44 detects whether the human detection unit 31 detects the entry of a person into the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200, and the optical reading unit 41, the IC reading unit 42, and the magnetic reading unit 43 are all included. If there is no response, it is considered that a person who does not have a ticket medium is engaged in an illegal act of trying to pass through the automatic ticket checker 200, and at this time, whether or not the user can pass is determined as a “no-ticket entry error”. .

  Here, when any of the optical reading unit 41, the IC reading unit 42, and the magnetic reading unit 43 does not respond, the optical reading unit 41 fails to read both the main code A and the sub code B. (Pattern 3 in FIG. 9).

  Along with this, the instruction unit 44 instructs the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 to perform a predetermined “tagless entry error guidance process”. The gate unit 35 prevents the user from passing through the automatic ticket gate 200 and closes the door. Since it is considered that a person who does not have a ticket medium is about to pass through the automatic ticket gate 200, the guidance display unit displays, for example, “Please use a ticket”. The voice guidance unit, for example, sends a voice message “Please use your ticket” and issues an alarm.

(First NG determination)
The instruction unit 44 detects that the human detection unit 31 detects a person entering the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200, and the optical reading unit 41 has failed to read the main code A and succeeded in reading the sub code B. In this case, whether or not the user can pass is determined as “first NG” (pattern 4 in FIG. 9).

  Accordingly, the instruction unit 44 instructs the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 to perform a predetermined “first NG guidance process”. The gate unit 35 prevents the user from passing the automatic ticket gate 200 and closes the door. Although the main code A was unsuccessfully read, the sub-code B was successfully read, so at least it was detected that the code voucher medium Q was deceived. Therefore, since it is considered that the user who has the code ticket medium Q has some sort of flaws in the main code A location, the guidance display section, for example, “please carefully enter the ticket again.” Is displayed. The voice guidance section, for example, sends a voice saying "Please politely re-enter your ticket" and, for example, in the case of no-tag approach error guidance, such as a more subtle warning than in the case of no-tag approach error guidance A different alarm is issued.

(Second NG judgment)
The “second NG determination” will be described later when explaining the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention (patterns 5 to 7 in FIG. 9).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the flow of a determination process for whether or not a user can pass, which is performed by the instruction unit 44 of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of a process for determining whether or not a user can pass, which is performed by the instruction unit 44 of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here again, the flow of the determination process based on the premise that the user is using the code voucher medium Q and that the read information is normal when the optical reader 41 can read the code. Only for. That is, in this flowchart, the normal / abnormal read information determination step that should be performed after the read success / failure determination step is omitted.

  First, the instruction unit 44 determines whether or not a person has been detected in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200 (step S11). If no person is detected (NO in step S11), the automatic ticket gate 200 enters a standby state and returns to step S11.

  On the other hand, when a person is detected (YES in step S11), the instruction unit 44 determines whether the main code A has been read or not (step S12). If the reading of the main code A is successful (YES in step S12), the instruction unit 44 makes an OK determination and instructs the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 to provide OK guidance (step S13). This completes the process of determining whether or not the user can pass.

  On the other hand, if the reading of the main code A is unsuccessful (NO in step S12), the instruction unit 44 determines whether the reading of the sub code B is successful (step S14). If the reading of the sub-code B is successful (YES in step S14), the instruction unit 44 makes a first NG determination and instructs the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 to perform the first NG guidance (step S15). ). Thereafter, the optical reading unit 41 returns to step S12 while keeping the main code and the subcode readable.

  On the other hand, if the reading of the sub-code B is unsuccessful (NO in step S14), the instruction unit 44 makes a no-card entry error determination, and instructs the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 for no-card entry error guidance. (Step S16). Subsequently, the instruction unit 44 determines whether or not a person has been detected (step S17). If a person is in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200 and the person is still detected (YES in step S17), the no-ticket entry error guidance process is not canceled and the process returns to step S17. On the other hand, when no person is detected (NO in step S17), the automatic ticket gate 200 enters a standby state and returns to step S11.

  In any determination step, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the process returns to step S11. This is because the automatic ticket gate 200 is reset to a standby state after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  According to the issuing machine 100 according to the first embodiment described above, the code voucher medium Q in which the main code A, the subcode B, and the bill notation C are printed on a blank print medium is issued. Therefore, a different subcode B can be printed for each code voucher medium Q to be issued.

  According to the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment, at least if the sub-code B is successfully read, it is detected that at least the code ticket medium Q has been cheated. For this reason, when the code voucher medium Q is put on the code voucher medium folding unit 32 of the automatic ticket gate 200, the main code A is unsuccessfully read but the sub code B is read successfully. Instead, the first NG guidance process is performed.

  Since the sub code B is easier to read than the main code A, the probability that both the main code A and the sub code B will fail to be read is reduced, and the occurrence of billless entry error guidance can be suppressed.

  In the case of the first NG guidance process, even if the user remains in the automatic ticket gate 200 (that is, the human detection unit 31 is ON), the operation of the optical reading unit 41 does not stop, Since the main code A and the sub code B can be read, the user can perform the operation of picking up the code ticket medium Q again more smoothly than in the case of the no-tag error guidance process. As a result, the user can be prevented from staying in the automatic ticket gate 200.

(Modification of the first embodiment)
Hereinafter, an automatic ticket gate 200, an issuing machine 100, and an automatic ticket gate system according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, and the automatic ticket gate system according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention are the automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, and the automatic ticket gate system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The configuration of the code voucher medium issuance processing unit 12 of the issuing machine 100 and the flow of the issuing process of the code voucher medium Q performed by the issuing machine 100 are different. Other than these, the automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, and the automatic ticket gate system according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention are the same as those of the first embodiment of the present invention, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  With reference to FIG. 11, a code voucher medium issue processing unit 12 according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 11 is a block diagram of the code voucher issuance processing unit 12 according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. The code voucher medium issuance processing unit 12 according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main code generation unit 15, a voucher notation generation unit 17, a layout storage unit 18, and a voucher data generation unit 19. Prepare.

  Each function unit has the same function as each function unit of the code voucher issuance processing unit 12 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described in FIG. 3, but in the modification of the first embodiment. Uses a print medium on which the sub-code B is printed in advance (hereinafter referred to as a print medium on which the sub-code B is pre-printed). That is, in the modification of the first embodiment, since the subcode B is pre-printed on the print medium, it is not necessary to generate the subcode B by the subcode generation unit 16a as shown in FIG.

  In the arrangement information stored in the layout storage unit 18, the main code A and the bill notation C are arranged at positions that do not overlap with the pre-printed subcode B.

  The subcode B is printed in advance at a predetermined position on a print medium such as a predetermined roll paper or a plastic card prepared in the code voucher medium printing unit 23. As in the case of the first embodiment of the present invention, the sub-code B is a code that has a smaller amount of information than the main code A and has high redundancy of information contained therein. In this case, the same subcode B is printed on all of the issued code voucher media Q.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the flow of the issuance process of the code voucher medium Q according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the issuance process of the code voucher medium Q according to the modification of the first embodiment. Specifically, it is a flowchart of processing for issuing a code voucher medium Q using a print medium on which the subcode B is pre-printed.

  First, the control unit 10 of the issuing machine 100 receives usage information when an input is made to the operation display unit 21 by the operator (step S121). Further, the control unit 10 accepts a purchase instruction for the code ticket medium Q when the operator inputs a predetermined fee to the settlement unit 22 (step S122). When receiving the purchase instruction of the code ticket medium Q, the code ticket medium issue processing unit 12 generates a main code A and a ticket notation C (steps S123 to S124). These may be performed simultaneously, such as performed in parallel, or may be performed sequentially regardless of the order. Subsequently, the code ticket medium issue processing unit 12 generates ticket data based on the predetermined arrangement information of the main code A and the ticket label C (step S125). Then, the code voucher medium printing unit 23 prints the generated voucher data on the print medium on which the sub-code B is pre-printed (step S126), and the code voucher medium discharge unit 24 discharges the code voucher medium Q ( In step S127), the issuing process is terminated.

  According to the issuing machine 100 according to the modified example of the first embodiment described above, the code voucher medium Q on which the main code A and the bill notation C are printed is issued on the print medium on which the subcode B is preprinted. The For this reason, the process of generating the subcode B every time the code voucher medium Q is issued can be omitted.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, an automatic ticket gate 200, an issuing machine 100, and an automatic ticket gate system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, and the automatic ticket gate system according to the second embodiment of the present invention are the automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, the automatic ticket gate system, and the issuing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The configuration of the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 100 of 100, the configuration of the automatic ticket gate 200, and the flow of the determination process of whether or not the user can pass are different. Other than these, the automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, and the automatic ticket gate system according to the second embodiment of the present invention are the same as those of the first embodiment of the present invention, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the code voucher medium issue processing unit 12 according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of the code voucher issuance processing unit 12 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The code voucher issuance processing unit 12 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a main code generation unit 15, a sub code generation unit 16b, a bill notation generation unit 17, a layout storage unit 18, and a voucher data generation unit. 19.

  Each function unit other than the sub-code generation unit 16b has the same function as each function unit of the code voucher issuance processing unit 12 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described in FIG. In the form, the information included in the sub-code B is information that is at least part of the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11 and can be associated with the main code A. In the second embodiment, the sub-code B is associated with the main code A, that is, has unique identification information for each code ticket medium Q issued by the issuing machine 100.

  For this reason, in the code voucher medium Q issued by the issuing machine 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the sub-code B includes identification information that is unique information for each code voucher medium Q. Correspondingly, the main code A may also include identification information that is unique information for each code ticket medium Q. For example, it is information that connects a station code, a corner number, a machine number of the issuing machine 100, a ticket number of the code ticket medium Q, and the like.

  Next, an automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a block diagram of an automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  The automatic ticket gate 200 includes a human detection unit 31, a code ticket medium folding unit 32, an IC ticket medium folding unit 33, a magnetic ticket medium insertion unit 34, a gate unit 35, a guide unit 36, and a control unit 40. . The control unit 40 includes an optical reading unit 41, an IC reading unit 42, a magnetic reading unit 43, an instruction unit 44, and a storage unit 45. The functional units other than the storage unit 45 have the same functions as the functional units of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG.

  The storage unit 45 stores first identification information that is all or a part of the read information when the optical reading unit 41 reads the subcode B from the code voucher medium Q that is deceived for the first time. To do. Here, the first time means reading the subcode B in step S24 in FIG.

  After the first NG determination is made based on the detection result and the reading success / failure, and when the code voucher medium Q is defaced again, at least one of the main code A and the sub code B is successfully read. And the first identification information of the subcode B stored in the storage unit 45 and the read information of the read main code A or subcode B read from the code voucher medium Q that has been cheated for the second time or later. The instruction unit 44 determines whether or not the second identification information, which is all or a part, matches. Here, the second time means when the main code A is read in step S27 in FIG. 15 or when the sub code B is read in step S29.

  If the first identification information and the second identification information do not match, the instruction unit 44 makes a “second NG” determination, and performs a predetermined “second NG guidance process” on the gate unit 35 and the guidance unit. 36. The predetermined second NG guidance is guidance that prompts the optical reading unit to pick up the code voucher medium that has been defeated for the first time, instead of the code voucher medium that has been deceived for the second time or later. Specifically, this will be described with reference to FIG.

  The storage unit 45 may be provided in the instruction unit 41, or may be provided in another part of the automatic ticket gate 200.

(Second NG judgment)
After the “first NG guidance process”, when the code voucher medium Q has been defaced again, it has been successfully read at least one of the main code A or the sub code B, and is stored in the storage unit. The first identification information of the subcode B read from the code voucher medium Q deceived for the first time, and the second identification of the main code A or the subcode B read from the code voucher medium Q deceived for the second time or later When the information is different from the information, the instruction unit 44 determines whether or not the user is allowed to pass is “second NG” (pattern 5 in FIG. 9).

  For example, after the “first NG guidance process”, before the user re-enters the code voucher medium Q, another subsequent user is different from the code voucher medium Q that was deceived at the first time. It is assumed that the code ticket medium Q has been deceived.

  Accordingly, a predetermined “second NG guidance process” is instructed to the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36. The gate unit 35 prevents the user from passing through the automatic ticket gate 200 and keeps the door closed. The first identification information of the sub-code B stored in the storage unit when the “first NG guidance process” is guided, and the main code A or the sub-code read from the code voucher medium Q that has been trickled for the second time or later. Since the second identification information of the code B is different, a user different from the user when the “first NG guidance processing” is guided has deceived another code ticket medium Q. Therefore, the guidance display unit displays, for example, the first user, “Previously, please carefully enter the ticket again.” The voice guidance unit, for example, sends a voice saying “Please carefully despatch the boarding ticket for the former,” and issues an alarm different from the billless entry error guidance and the first NG guidance. . Alternatively, the guidance display unit displays, for example, "Sorry, please wait until the previous person completes admission" toward this other user. The voice guidance unit, for example, sends a voice saying “I'm sorry, but please wait until the previous person completes the admission” and issue an alarm.

  In addition, when the code voucher medium Q cheated after the second time is the code voucher medium Q that does not have the second identification information, the first identification information and the second identification information do not match. The same treatment will be applied.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, a flow of a process for determining whether or not a user can pass, which is performed by the instruction unit 44 of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of a process for determining whether or not a user can pass, which is performed by the instruction unit 44 of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, it is a flowchart of processing for determining whether or not a user can pass the code voucher medium Q having the subcode B including unique identification information for each code voucher medium Q.

  Here again, the flow of the determination process based on the premise that the user is using the code voucher medium Q and that the read information is normal when the optical reader 41 can read the code. Only for. That is, in this flowchart, the normal / abnormal read information determination step that should be performed after the read success / failure determination step is omitted.

  First, the instruction unit 44 determines whether a person is detected in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200 (step S21). If no person is detected (NO in step S21), the automatic ticket gate 200 enters a standby state and returns to step S21.

  On the other hand, when a person is detected (YES in step S21), the instruction unit 44 determines whether the main code A has been successfully read (step S22). If the reading of the main code A is successful (YES in step S22), the instruction unit 44 makes an OK determination and instructs the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 to provide OK guidance (step S23). This completes the process of determining whether or not the user can pass.

  On the other hand, if the reading of the main code A is unsuccessful (NO in step S22), the instruction unit 44 determines whether the reading of the sub code B is successful (step S24). If the reading of the subcode B is successful (YES in step S24), the storage unit 45 stores the first identification information of the subcode B (step S25). Subsequently, the instructing unit 44 performs the first NG determination and instructs the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 to perform the first NG guidance (step S26).

  Thereafter, the instruction unit 44 determines whether or not the main code A has been successfully read (step S27). When the reading of the main code A is successful (YES in step S27), the instruction unit 44 performs the second identification information of the read main code A and the first identification of the sub code B stored in step S25. It is determined whether or not the information matches (step S28). When the second identification information of the main code A matches the first identification information of the subcode B stored in step S25 (YES in step S28), the instruction unit 44 makes an OK determination and performs gate processing. OK guidance is instructed to the unit 35 and the guide unit 36 (step S23). This completes the process of determining whether or not the user can pass.

  On the other hand, if the reading of the main code A is unsuccessful (NO in step S27), the instruction unit 44 determines whether the reading of the sub code B is successful (step S29). If reading of the subcode B is successful (YES in step S29), the instruction unit 44 uses the second identification information of the read subcode B and the first identification of the subcode B stored in step S25. It is determined whether or not the information matches (step S30). If the second identification information of the subcode B matches the first identification information of the subcode B stored in step S25 (YES in step S30), the instruction unit 44 again performs the first NG. The determination is made, and the first NG guidance is instructed to the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 (step S26).

  On the other hand, when the read second identification information of the main code A does not match the first identification information of the subcode B stored in step S25 (NO in step S28), the instruction unit 44 2 is determined, and the second NG guidance is instructed to the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 (step S31).

  Similarly, when the second identification information of the read subcode B does not match the first identification information of the subcode B stored in step S25 (NO in step S30), the instruction unit 44 similarly. Performs the second NG determination and instructs the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 to perform the second NG guidance (step S31).

  After the second NG determination, the optical reading unit 41 returns to step S27 while keeping the main code and the sub code readable. If reading of the subcode B fails (NO in step S29), the process returns to step S27 in the same manner.

  On the other hand, if the reading of the subcode B is unsuccessful (NO in step S24), the instructing unit 44 makes a no-card entry error determination and instructs the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 for the no-card entry error guidance. (Step S32). Subsequently, the instruction unit 44 determines whether or not a person has been detected (step S33). If a person is in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200 and the person is still detected (YES in step S33), the no-ticket entry error guidance process is not canceled and the process returns to step S33. On the other hand, when no person is detected (NO in step S33), the automatic ticket gate 200 enters a standby state and returns to step S21.

  In any determination step, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the process returns to step S21. This is because the automatic ticket gate 200 is reset to a standby state after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  According to the issuing machine 100 according to the second embodiment described above, a blank print medium has a main code A, a subcode B including identification information unique to each code ticket medium Q, and a sheet notation C. The code voucher medium Q printed with is issued.

  According to the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment, it is necessary to re-code the code ticket medium Q into the code ticket medium tapping unit 32 of the automatic ticket gate 200 for the first NG guidance. The first identification information of the subcode B stored when the first strike is made and the main code A or the subcode when the second strike is made when the user strikes the code voucher Q again. It can be determined whether or not the second identification information of the code B matches. For this reason, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, it is possible to prevent a user other than the user who needs to re-enter the code ticket medium Q from entering the automatic ticket gate 200 first. It becomes.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when the issued code voucher medium Q is used, even if the reading of the main code A fails, the amount of information is small and the information included in itself. The subcode B having a high redundancy is likely to be read successfully.

  If the sub-code B is read, it is understood that the user has at least the code voucher medium Q instead of working the illegal act of entering the automatic ticket gate 200 without having the voucher medium. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the billless entry error guidance process.

  Instead, since the first NG guidance process is performed and the user can smoothly re-enter the user's code ticket medium Q without returning to the vicinity of the entrance of the automatic ticket gate 200, the user's automatic Staying in the ticket gate 200 can be avoided.

  Furthermore, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, when the code voucher medium Q that has been issued is used, the first NG guidance process is performed. For example, if a subsequent user immediately deceives another code ticket medium Q, for example, the subsequent user is prompted to wait for the use of the automatic ticket gate 200 of the previous user. Second NG guidance processing is performed. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a subsequent user tries to enter the automatic ticket gate 200 even though the previous user is in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200.

  In the present invention, a code refers to a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) or a one-dimensional code such as a barcode.

  Although the automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, and the automatic ticket gate system used at a railway station have been described here as examples, the invention according to the present embodiment is a boarding management system used for boarding an airplane at an airport. Alternatively, it may be used for an entrance / exit management system used for entering / exiting a facility such as a play facility.

  Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Issuing machine 200 ... Automatic ticket gate 11 ... Usage information acquisition part 12 ... Code ticket medium issuing process part 15 ... Main code production | generation part 16a, 16b ... Subcode production | generation part 17 ... Ticket surface notation production | generation part 18 ... Layout storage part 19 ... Ticket data generation unit 21 ... operation display unit 22 ... settlement unit 23 ... code ticket medium printing unit 24 ... code ticket medium discharge unit 31 ... human detection unit 32 ... code ticket medium tampering unit 35 ... gate unit 36 ... guide unit 41 ... optical Expression reading unit 44 ... instruction unit 45 ... storage unit

Claims (11)

An automatic ticket gate using a code ticket medium, which is a ticket medium having a code,
An optical reading unit that reads at least one of a main code including at least a part of usage information that is information related to boarding or regularity, and a subcode having a smaller amount of information than the main code;
A guide unit for performing predetermined guidance;
An instruction unit for instructing the guide unit to guide the code voucher medium again based on the success or failure of reading by the optical reading unit;
Automatic ticket gate equipped with. The instructing unit instructs the guiding unit to guide the code voucher medium again when the reading success or failure by the optical reading unit is successful in reading the main code and reading the sub code. To
The automatic ticket gate according to claim 1. A storage unit for storing at least part of the read information read by the optical reading unit;
In the case where the code voucher medium is a first code voucher medium that is a code voucher medium including first identification information that is identification information unique to the code voucher medium in the main code and the sub code, Storing the first identification information read by the optical reading unit in the storage unit;
The first code voucher medium is a code voucher medium that is different from the first code voucher medium after the main code has been successfully read and the subcode has failed to be read. When the second code voucher medium is detected, the guide unit is instructed to guide the user to place the first code voucher medium on the optical reading unit instead of the second code voucher medium. ,
The automatic ticket gate according to claim 1 or claim 2. The instruction unit includes a storage unit that stores at least a part of read information read by the optical reading unit,
In the case where the code voucher medium is a first code voucher medium in which the first identification information which is identification information unique to the code voucher medium is a code voucher medium included in the main code and the sub code, , Storing the first identification information read by the optical reading unit,
Based on the first identification information stored in the storage unit after the main code has been successfully read and the sub code has failed to be read, the reading success or failure of the first code voucher medium is determined by the optical reading unit. Instructing the guide unit to guide the user to place the first code voucher medium on the optical reading unit instead of the second code voucher medium which is different from the first code voucher medium To
The automatic ticket gate according to claim 1 or claim 2. A storage unit for storing at least part of the read information read by the optical reading unit;
In the case where the code voucher medium is a first code voucher medium that is a code voucher medium including first identification information that is identification information unique to the code voucher medium in the main code and the sub code, Storing the first identification information read by the optical reading unit in the storage unit;
The first code voucher medium is a code voucher medium that is different from the first code voucher medium after the main code has been successfully read and the subcode has failed to be read. Second identification information which is identification information unique to the second code voucher medium included in the main code or sub code of the second code voucher medium when the second code voucher medium is detected, and the storage If the first identification information stored by the unit does not match, guidance is provided to prompt the optical reading unit to place the first code voucher medium instead of the second code voucher medium. Instructing the guidance unit;
The automatic ticket gate according to claim 1 or claim 2. The guide part is
Guiding the first code voucher medium to pass through the optical reading unit;
The automatic ticket gate according to any one of claims 3 to 5. The guide part is
Guiding the second code voucher medium so as not to hit the optical reading unit;
The automatic ticket gate according to any one of claims 3 to 5. An issuing machine that issues a code voucher medium, which is a voucher medium having a code,
A usage information acquisition unit that acquires usage information that is information related to boarding or regularity;
A main code generating unit that generates a main code including at least a part of the usage information from the usage information acquired by the usage information acquiring unit;
A sub-code generation unit that generates a sub-code with a smaller amount of information than the main code;
A printing unit that prints the main code generated by the main code generation unit and the sub code generated by the sub code generation unit on a print medium;
Issuing machine equipped with. The main code generated by the main code generation unit and the sub code generated by the sub code generation unit include identification information unique to the code ticket medium.
The issuing machine according to claim 8. An issuing machine that issues a code voucher medium, which is a voucher medium having a code,
A usage information acquisition unit that acquires usage information that is information related to boarding or regularity;
A main code generating unit that generates a main code including at least a part of the usage information from the usage information acquired by the usage information acquiring unit;
A printing unit that prints the main code generated by the main code generation unit on a print medium on which a subcode having a smaller amount of information than the main code is printed in advance;
Issuing machine equipped with. An automatic ticket gate system in which an issuing machine and an automatic ticket gate communicate with each other via a communication line,
The issuing machine is
A usage information acquisition unit that acquires usage information that is information related to boarding or regularity;
A main code generating unit that generates a main code including at least a part of the usage information from the usage information acquired by the usage information acquiring unit;
A sub-code generation unit that generates a sub-code with a smaller amount of information than the main code;
A printing unit that prints the main code generated by the main code generation unit and the sub code generated by the sub code generation unit on a print medium;
With
The automatic ticket gate
An optical reader for reading at least one of the main code and the sub code;
A guide unit for performing predetermined guidance;
An instruction unit for instructing the guide unit to guide the code voucher medium again based on the success or failure of reading by the optical reading unit;
Comprising
Automatic ticket gate system.

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