JP2019197591A - Processing machine,ticket medium, issuing machine, method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a processing machine and an issuing machine that favorably prevent processing efficiency from degrading on the basis of an output from a code reader.SOLUTION: According to an embodiment, the processing machine includes a code reader, a first guide unit, and a processing unit. In a case where code data is acquired from a data code of a medium, the code reader outputs the code data. In a case where a mark is detected from the medium without acquiring the code data, the code reader outputs first prescribed information. The first guide unit requests presentation of the medium on the basis of the first prescribed information output from the code reader. The processing unit performs prescribed processing on the basis of the code data output from the code reader.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a processing machine and an issuing machine.

  A code reader that reads a two-dimensional code or the like reads a code from a curled sheet or screen, and notifies the outside of data acquired from the read code. A processing machine as an automatic ticket gate installed at a station or the like has appeared using a code reader. The code reader of the processing machine reads a code from a ticket medium or the like worn by the user on the processing machine, and the processing machine executes a ticket gate process based on the acquired data.

  However, the processor cannot detect that the code reader has failed to read the code. For example, even when the ticket medium is not sufficiently presented to the code reader and the code reader cannot read the code (that is, the data cannot be acquired), the processor cannot detect such a situation. For this reason, when the processor detects entry of a user in a state where data is not notified from the code reader, the processor determines that the entry is simply a billless and controls the code reader to be turned off. When the code reader is controlled to be off, the code is not read from the ticket medium even if the user re-inserts the ticket medium into the code reader. As a result, there is a problem that the user stays in the ticket gate passage and the processing efficiency based on the output from the code reader decreases.

JP 2013-191018 A

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a processor and an issuing machine excellent in preventing a decrease in processing efficiency based on output from a code reader are provided.

  According to the embodiment, the processor includes a code reader, a first guide unit, and a processing unit. The code reader outputs the code data when the code data is acquired from the data code of the medium, and outputs the first predetermined information when the mark is detected from the medium without acquiring the code data. The first guide unit requests presentation of the medium based on the first predetermined information output from the code reader. The processing unit performs a predetermined process based on the code data output from the code reader.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a processing system according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a ticket medium according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the back surface of the ticket according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating another configuration example of the back surface of the ticket according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the issuing machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a processor according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the issuing machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the processor according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the processor according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
The processing system according to the embodiment processes a ticket medium on which a code is recorded. For example, the processing system issues various ticket media to the user, and writes various information on the issued ticket media.

  For example, the processing system is installed in a station or the like and processes a ticket medium on which a code indicating boarding ticket information is recorded. Further, the processing system may process a ticket such as a theme park or a movie theater as a ticket medium. Moreover, a processing system may process a meal ticket in a restaurant etc. as a ticket medium. The use of the ticket vending machine and the contents of the ticket medium are not limited to a specific configuration.

Here, it is assumed that the processing system is installed at a station or the like and processes a ticket medium indicating ticket information and the like.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a processing system 100 according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, the processing system 100 includes a ticket medium 1, an issuing machine 2, a processing machine 3, and the like.

  The ticket medium 1 has a code indicating ticket information and the like.

  The issuing machine 2 issues a ticket medium 1 having a code indicating ticket information and the like. Here, the issuing machine 2 is used as an automatic ticket vending machine. The issuing machine 2 issues the ticket medium 1 as a boarding ticket or a limited express ticket based on the operation of a user or a staff member. The issuing machine 2 may be used as a settlement machine. In this case, the issuing machine 2 issues the ticket medium 1 as a checkout ticket or the like based on the operation of a user or an attendant.

  The processor 3 reads the code from the ticket medium 1, decodes the read code, and acquires data. For example, the code includes an error correction code, and even if a part of the code is missing (even if a part of the code is not read), the code can be decoded by the error correction code. In this way, the processor 3 tries to decode the code and acquires data from the code. The processor 3 executes a predetermined process based on the data obtained by decoding. Here, the processor 3 is used as an automatic ticket gate. The processor 3 reads the code from the ticket medium 1 and decodes the code to obtain the ticket information. The processor 3 performs a ticket gate process based on the obtained ticket information. In addition, the processing machine 3 may be used as an attendant processing machine.

Next, the ticket medium 1 will be described.
FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of the ticket medium 1.
The ticket medium 1 is, for example, a rectangular heat sensitive medium. When the ticket medium 1 is heated from outside, the applied portion changes to a predetermined color. For example, the ticket medium 1 changes to black due to heat. For example, the ticket medium 1 is paper, plastic, vinyl, or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the ticket medium 1 includes a data code 11, detection marks 12a to 12g, and the like.

The data code 11 is a code created by encoding predetermined data. The data code 11 is printed on the ticket medium 1 by an issuing machine that issues the ticket medium 1. For example, the issuing machine prints the data code 11 on the ticket medium 1 by heating the ticket medium 1.
Here, the data code 11 is a two-dimensional code. For example, the data code 11 is a QR code (registered trademark).

  For example, the data code 11 indicates data including ticket information and code ID. That is, the data code 11 is created by encoding the ticket information and the code ID. The information indicated by the data code 11 is not limited to a specific configuration.

  The detection marks 12a to 12g indicate the presence of the data code 11. For example, the detection marks 12a to 12g indicate that the data code 11 is within a predetermined range from the reference position of the detection marks 12a to 12g. For example, when the data code 11 is a QR code, the detection marks 12a to 12g may be a QR code FP (finder pattern).

  The data code 11 may include at least one detection mark 12. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the detection marks 12 a to 12 c are formed in the data code 11. That is, the detection marks 12 a to 12 c are formed as a part of the data code 11. The detection marks 12a to 12c may indicate the position and / or direction of the data code 11. For example, the processor 3 may recognize the position and / or direction of the data code 11 from the positions of the detection marks 12a to 12c.

  The detection marks 12a to 12c are formed at the corners of the data code 11, respectively. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the detection marks 12a to 12c are formed on the upper left, upper right, and lower left of the data code 11, respectively. The detection mark 12 may be formed at the center of the data code 11 or may be formed at another location. The position and number of detection marks 12 formed in the data code 11 are not limited to a specific configuration.

  The ticket medium 1 may have at least one detection mark 12 outside the code area. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the detection marks 12 d to 12 g are formed outside the data code 11 area (outside code area). In the example shown in FIG. 2, the detection marks 12d to 12g are formed on the upper left, lower left, upper right, and lower right of the ticket medium 1, respectively. In the detection mark, the code may be formed in another part of the outer area of the code. The position and number of the detection marks 12 formed in the outer area of the code are not limited to a specific configuration.

Further, the detection mark 12 formed in the area outside the code may be formed in advance on the ticket sheet forming the ticket medium 1.
Note that the ticket medium 1 may include a character string or the like outside the area where the data code 11 or the detection marks 12a to 12g are formed. For example, the ticket medium 1 may include a character string related to the data code 11 in the area.

As described with reference to FIG. 2, the first surface (front surface) of the ticket medium 1 includes the data code 11, the detection marks 12a to 12g, and the like. Next, the second surface (back surface) of the ticket medium 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the back surface of the ticket medium 1.
As shown in FIG. 3, the back surface of the ticket medium 1 includes detection marks 12h to 12k. The detection marks 12h to 12k have the same configuration as the detection marks 12a to 12g.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 3, the detection marks 12 h to 12 k are formed on the upper left, lower left, upper right, and lower right of the back surface of the ticket medium 1, respectively. Note that the back surface of the ticket medium 1 may be provided with detection marks 12 at other positions. The number and position of the detection marks 12 provided on the back surface of the ticket medium 1 are not limited to a specific configuration.

Next, another configuration example of the back surface of the ticket medium 1 will be described.
FIG. 4 shows another configuration example of the back surface of the ticket medium 1.
As shown in FIG. 4, the back surface of the ticket medium 1 includes a concealing layer 13 and a detection code 14.

  The concealing layer 13 is a layer from which information (code) is read using predetermined dedicated light (a recording area where information can be read by the dedicated light). The masking layer 13 transmits predetermined dedicated light and does not transmit visible light. For example, the code reader of the processor 3 can irradiate predetermined dedicated light to obtain reflected light from a code or the like under the concealing layer 13.

The dedicated light is invisible light that can be read by the code reader of the processor 3. The dedicated light is, for example, ultraviolet light or infrared light.
The concealing layer 13 may be formed on the entire back surface of the ticket medium 1.

  The detection code 14 is a code created by encoding predetermined information. For example, the detection code 14 may indicate the same information for any ticket medium 1. For example, the detection code 14 may indicate that it is formed on the back surface. Further, the detection code 14 may be a test code. For example, the detection code 14 is a QR code.

  The detection code 14 is formed under the shielding layer 13. Therefore, the detection code 14 is read with predetermined dedicated light. That is, the detection code 14 can be read with invisible light.

Next, a configuration example of the issuing machine 2 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the issuing machine 2 according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 5, the issuing machine 2 includes a CPU 21, a ROM 22, a RAM 23, an NVM 24, a communication unit 25, a display unit 26, an operation unit 27, a magnetic ticket processing unit 28, a card reader / writer 29, an amount processing unit 30, and A printing unit 31 and the like are provided. The CPU 21 includes a ROM 22, a RAM 23, an NVM 24, a communication unit 25, a display unit 26, an operation unit 27, a magnetic ticket processing unit 28, a card reader / writer 29, an amount processing unit 30, and a printing unit 31 via a data bus. Connect to enable communication.

  The CPU 21 has a function of controlling the operation of the entire issuing machine 2. The CPU 21 may include an internal cache and various interfaces. The CPU 21 implements various processes by executing programs stored in advance in the internal memory, the ROM 22 or the NVM 24.

  Note that some of the various functions realized by the CPU 21 executing the program may be realized by a hardware circuit. In this case, the CPU 21 controls functions executed by the hardware circuit.

  The ROM 22 is a nonvolatile memory in which a control program and control data are stored in advance. The control program and control data stored in the ROM 22 are incorporated according to the specifications of the issuing machine 2 in advance. ROM22 stores the program (for example, BIOS) etc. which control the circuit board of the issuing machine 2, etc., for example.

  The RAM 23 is a volatile memory. The RAM 23 temporarily stores data being processed by the CPU 21. The RAM 23 stores various application programs based on instructions from the CPU 21. The RAM 23 may store data necessary for executing the application program, an execution result of the application program, and the like.

  The NVM 24 is a nonvolatile memory that can write and rewrite data. The NVM 24 is, for example, an EEPROM (registered trademark) (Electric Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disc Drive), or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The NVM 24 stores a control program, an application, and various data according to the operation application of the issuing machine 2. The NVM 24 stores data generated by the CPU 21 executing various processes.

  The communication unit 25 is an interface that performs communication with a host computer or the like as a host device.

  The display unit 26 displays various information based on signals from the CPU 21. For example, the display unit 26 may display an icon for selecting the ticket information. The display unit 26 is, for example, a liquid crystal display.

  Various operations are input to the operation unit 27 by the operator of the issuing machine 2. For example, the operation unit 27 receives an input of an issue operation that causes the printing unit 31 to issue the ticket medium 1. The operation unit 27 transmits instruction data input by the operator to the CPU 21. The operation unit 27 is, for example, a keyboard, a numeric keypad, and a touch panel.

  The display unit 26 and the operation unit 27 may be integrally formed. That is, the display unit 26 may display an icon for inputting an instruction, and the operation unit 27 may receive an operation input by detecting a touch on the icon.

  The magnetic ticket processing unit 28 reads magnetic information recorded on the magnetic commuter pass or writes magnetic information on the magnetic commuter pass.

  The card reader / writer 29 reads information recorded on the IC card or writes information on the IC card.

  The money amount processing unit 30 processes cash or a money card (a prepaid card or a credit card) inserted by a station staff. For example, the monetary amount processing unit 30 totals the cash input by the station staff and determines the amount of cash input by the station staff. The money amount processing unit 30 has a function of releasing change. For example, the monetary amount processing unit 30 releases change based on a command from the CPU 21.

  The printing unit 31 prints information on the ticket medium 1 based on the control of the CPU 21. For example, the printing unit 31 forms an image on the ticket medium 1 by heating the ticket medium 1. The printing unit 31 provides the ticket medium 1 to the user. That is, the printing unit 31 exposes the ticket medium 1 so that the user can acquire it. For example, the printing unit 31 may include a tray exposed to the outside and a transport unit that transports the ticket medium 1 to the tray.

  Note that the issuing machine 2 may appropriately add components other than the configuration described above, or may exclude a specific configuration.

Next, the configuration of the processor 3 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the processor 3 according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 6, the processor 3 includes a CPU 41, a ROM 42, a RAM 43, an NVM 44, a communication unit 45, a display unit 46, a speaker unit 47, a magnetic ticket processing unit 48, a card reader / writer 49, a code reader 50, and a door mechanism 51. And a human sensor 52 and the like. The CPU 41 includes a ROM 42, a RAM 43, an NVM 44, a communication unit 45, a display unit 46, a magnetic ticket processing unit 48, a card reader / writer 49, a code reader 50, a door mechanism 51, and a human sensor 52 via a data bus. Connect to enable communication.

  The CPU 41 has a function of controlling the operation of the entire processor 3. The CPU 41 may include an internal cache and various interfaces. The CPU 41 implements various processes by executing programs stored in advance in the internal memory, the ROM 42 or the NVM 44.

  Note that some of various functions realized by the CPU 41 executing a program may be realized by a hardware circuit. In this case, the CPU 41 controls functions executed by the hardware circuit.

  The ROM 42 is a nonvolatile memory in which a control program and control data are stored in advance. The control program and control data stored in the ROM 42 are incorporated according to the specifications of the processor 3 in advance. ROM42 stores the program (for example, BIOS) etc. which control the circuit board of processing machine 3, for example.

  The RAM 43 is a volatile memory. The RAM 43 temporarily stores data being processed by the CPU 41. The RAM 43 stores various application programs based on instructions from the CPU 41. The RAM 43 may store data necessary for executing the application program, the execution result of the application program, and the like.

  The NVM 44 is a nonvolatile memory in which data can be written and rewritten. The NVM 44 is, for example, an EEPROM (Electric Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disc Drive), or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The NVM 44 stores a control program, an application, and various data according to the operation application of the processor 3. The NVM 44 stores data generated by the CPU 41 executing various processes.

  The communication unit 45 is an interface that communicates with a host computer or the like as a host device.

  The display unit 46 displays various information based on signals from the CPU 41. For example, the display unit 46 may display whether or not traffic is allowed or an error message such as a reading error. The display unit 46 is, for example, a liquid crystal display.

  The speaker unit 47 outputs various information as sound based on a signal from the CPU 41. For example, the speaker unit 47 outputs a warning sound or a warning sound indicating impossibility of passage or a reading error.

  The magnetic ticket processing unit 48 reads the magnetic information recorded on the magnetic commuter pass or writes the magnetic information on the magnetic commuter pass.

  The card reader / writer 49 reads information recorded on the IC card or writes information on the IC card.

  The code reader 50 reads a code from a medium such as a sheet (for example, a ticket medium 1) or a screen displayed by a user. Here, the code reader 50 reads a two-dimensional code. The code reader 50 reads the two-dimensional code from the ticket medium 1 by irradiating the medium with light and acquiring the reflected light, for example. The code reader 50 acquires an image by acquiring light emitted from a screen as a medium. The code reader 50 may read a two-dimensional code using normal light such as visible light. The code reader 50 can acquire an image using invisible light. That is, the code reader 50 acquires an image using predetermined dedicated light that is invisible light. The code reader 50 includes a camera and / or an illumination for reading a code.

The code reader 50 decodes the read data code 11 to obtain code data. The code reader 50 transmits the acquired code data to the CPU 41.
If the code reader 50 has failed to read the data code (that is, failed to acquire the code data) but has successfully detected the detection mark 12, the code reader 50 indicates that the code has failed to be read (first reading error) 1) or mark detection information (first predetermined information) indicating detection (success) of the detected mark is transmitted to the CPU 41.

  Further, the code reader 50 outputs the reading abnormality notification or the mark detection information and the code ID to the CPU 41 when the reading of the ticket information from the data code 11 has failed but the detection mark 12 and the code ID have been successfully read. .

  Further, when the code reader 50 reads the detection code 14, the back side detection notification (second predetermined information) indicating that the back side of the ticket medium 1 has been defaced or detection for detecting the detection code is detected. Code detection information (second predetermined information) is transmitted.

  The door mechanism 51 is a door provided to control a user who passes through the processing machine 3. The door mechanism 51 is provided on the passage side formed by the processor 3. The door mechanism 51 blocks the passage of a user who is determined not to pass under the control of the CPU 41.

  The human sensor 52 is a sensor that detects that a user has entered the passage formed by the processor 3. For example, the human sensor 52 detects a user when the user enters a predetermined position on the traffic path (for example, the middle part of the traffic path). For example, the human sensor 52 detects an intrusion of a user by detecting an infrared ray block. The method by which the human sensor 52 detects the user's entry is not limited to a specific method.

  In addition, the processing machine 3 may add components other than the structure mentioned above suitably, and may exclude a specific structure.

Next, functions realized by the CPU 21 of the issuing machine 2 will be described.
The CPU 21 has a function of setting ticket information (setting unit). The ticket information indicates available boarding sections and the like. For example, the ticket information includes a departure / arrival station, a valid period, a valid section, and the like. The valid section is, for example, a terminal station or a boarding fee. The ticket information may include a railway company. The ticket information is not limited to a specific configuration.

  The CPU 21 sets the ticket information included in the data code 11 to be printed on the ticket medium 1 when issuing the ticket medium 1. For example, the CPU 21 receives an input for setting ticket information from a user or an attendant through the operation unit 27. Moreover, CPU21 may read the code | cord | chord containing boarding ticket information etc. from the portable terminal etc. which a user possesses through the code reader etc. which are not shown in figure.

  The CPU 21 has a function of setting a code ID included in the data code 11 to be printed on the ticket medium 1. The code ID identifies the data code 11. For example, the code ID is uniquely determined for each data code 11. The code ID is, for example, a character string, a number, a symbol, or a combination thereof.

  For example, the CPU 21 sets a randomly generated character string or the like as the code ID. Further, the CPU 21 acquires a character string or the like from a predetermined list, and sets the acquired character string or the like as a code ID.

  Further, the CPU 21 has a function of generating the data code 11 including the set ticket information and the set code ID (generating unit). For example, the CPU 21 generates the data code 11 by encoding the ticket information and the code ID according to a predetermined algorithm. Note that the CPU 21 may generate the data code 11 indicating other data in addition to the ticket information and the code ID.

  Further, based on an instruction from the CPU 21, the printing unit 31 prints the data code 11 at a predetermined position and the detection mark 12 on the area outside the code on the ticket medium 1. For example, based on an instruction from the CPU 21, the printing unit 31 prints the data code 11 by heating the ticket medium 1. Further, based on an instruction from the CPU 21, the printing unit 31 prints the detection mark 12 at a predetermined position in the area outside the code by heating the ticket medium 1. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, based on an instruction from the CPU 21, the printing unit 31 prints the data code 11 and prints detection marks 12 (for example, detection marks 12 d to 12 g) at the four corners of the ticket medium 1. Note that, based on an instruction from the CPU 21, the printing unit 31 may print the detection mark 12 (for example, the detection marks 12 h to 12 k) on the back surface of the ticket medium 1.

Next, functions realized by the CPU 41 of the processor 3 will be described.
The CPU 41 has a function of reading a code from a medium such as a sheet or a screen through the code reader 50. That is, the CPU 41 reads the data code 11 or the detection code 14 displayed on a medium such as a code recorded on a sheet or a screen from the code reader 50. For example, the CPU 41 receives code data output from the code reader 50 or second predetermined information.

  The CPU 41 has a function of performing a ticket gate process (predetermined process) based on the acquired code data (processing unit). That is, the CPU 41 controls the door mechanism 51 based on the acquired code data (for example, including ticket information). For example, the CPU 41 determines whether the user can pass based on the acquired code data, the station where the processor 3 is installed, and the current date and time. When the CPU 41 determines that the user can pass, the CPU 41 opens the door mechanism 51. When the CPU 41 determines that the user cannot pass, the CPU 41 closes the door mechanism 51.

  Further, when the code reader 50 outputs a reading abnormality notification or mark detection information, the CPU 41 presents a medium such as a sheet on which a code is recorded or a screen on which the code is displayed to the user based on the output predetermined information. A function for requesting (re-presentation), for example, a function for urging the code reader 50 to put the medium again (first guide unit). For example, when the CPU 41 receives the reading abnormality notification or the mark detection information from the code reader 50, the CPU 41 prompts the user to put the sheet or screen on the code reader 50 again through the display unit 46 or the speaker unit 47. For example, the CPU 41 displays a message on the display unit 46 that prompts the code reader 50 to take the sheet or screen again. Further, the CPU 41 may output a warning sound or a warning sound for prompting the code reader 50 to take the sheet or screen again through the speaker unit 47.

  Even if the CPU 41 does not receive code data from the code reader 50 and receives a reading abnormality notification or mark detection information, the CPU 41 detects the entry of the user through the human sensor 52 and the code reader 50 Continue reading. Thereby, the code reader 50 continues to provide an opportunity to read the code. If the CPU 41 does not receive the code data from the code reader 50 and does not receive the reading abnormality notification or the mark detection information, the CPU 41 stops the reading operation of the code reader 50 when detecting the user's entry through the human sensor 52. .

  In addition, when the CPU 41 receives the reading abnormality notification or the mark detection information and the code ID from the code reader 50, the CPU 41 continues the reading operation of the code reader 50 even if the entry of the user is detected through the human sensor 52. To do. As a result, the CPU 41 continues to provide an opportunity for the code reader 50 to read the code. In this case, the CPU 41 stores the code ID in the RAM 43. When the next code data is received from the code reader 50, the CPU 41 compares the code ID of the received code data with the code ID stored in the RAM 43. The CPU 41 performs a ticket gate process based on the received code data when the two match. If the two do not match, the CPU 41 closes the door mechanism 51 and stops reading the code by the code reader 50. Further, the CPU 41 may output a predetermined guidance, a warning sound, a warning sound, or the like.

  In addition, when the code reader 50 outputs the backside detection notification or the detection code information, the CPU 41 is a sheet such as a sheet on which a code is recorded or a screen on which a code is displayed on the user based on the predetermined information that is output. A function for requesting to present an appropriate surface, for example, a function for requesting the code reader 50 to trick the first surface (front surface) of the ticket medium 1 having the data code 11 (second guide portion). . For example, when the CPU 41 receives the back surface detection notification or the detection code information from the code reader 50, the CPU 41 prompts the user for a sheet or a screen through the display unit 46 or the speaker unit 47 to the code reader 50 to face the surface of the ticket medium 1. Prompt. For example, the CPU 41 displays a message prompting the code reader 50 to rub the surface of the ticket medium 1 on the display unit 46. Further, the CPU 41 may output a warning sound or a warning sound that prompts the code reader 50 to rub the surface of the ticket medium 1 through the speaker unit 47.

Next, an operation example of the issuing machine 2 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the issuing machine 2.
Here, it is assumed that the user of the issuing machine 2 inputs an operation for setting predetermined ticket information to the issuing machine 2 through the operation unit 27.

  First, the CPU 21 of the issuing machine 2 determines whether an operation for setting boarding ticket information is accepted through the operation unit 27 (S11). If it determines with not receiving the input which sets boarding ticket information (S11, NO), CPU21 will return to S11. If it is determined that the input for setting the ticket information has been received (S11, YES), the CPU 21 determines whether the fee corresponding to the set ticket information has been settled through the card reader / writer 29 or the money amount processing unit 30 (S12). ). If it is determined that the fee has not been settled (S12, NO), the CPU 21 returns to S12.

  If it is determined that the fee has been settled (S12, YES), the CPU 21 sets a code ID (S13). When the code ID is set, the CPU 21 generates the data code 11 including the set ticket information and the code ID (S14).

  When the data code 11 is generated, the printing unit 31 prints the data code 11 at a predetermined position and the detection mark 12 on the area outside the code on the ticket medium 1 based on an instruction from the CPU 21 (S15). When the data code 11 and the detection mark 12 are printed on the ticket medium 1, the printing unit 31 ejects the ticket medium 1 to the outside based on an instruction from the CPU 21 (S16). The discharging function of the ticket medium 1 by the printing unit 31 corresponds to the issuing function of the ticket medium 1 (issuing unit).

  When the ticket medium 1 is discharged to the outside, the CPU 21 ends the operation.

Next, an operation example of the processor 3 will be described.
8 and 9 are flowcharts for explaining an operation example of the processor 3.
First, the CPU 41 of the processor 3 determines whether a user has entered the passage through the human sensor 52 (S21). That is, the CPU 41 determines whether the user has entered without a bill.

  If it is determined that the user has not entered the passage (S21, NO), the CPU 41 determines whether a signal has been received from the code reader 50 (S22). If it is determined that no signal is received from the code reader 50 (S22, NO), the CPU 41 returns to S21.

  If it is determined that a signal has been received from the code reader 50 (S22, YES), the CPU 41 determines whether the signal from the code reader 50 is a back surface detection notification or detection code information (S23).

  If it is determined that the signal from the code reader 50 is not the back surface detection notification or the detection code information (S23, NO), the CPU 41 determines whether the signal from the code reader 50 is a reading abnormality notification or mark detection information (S24). . If it is determined that the signal from the code reader 50 is not a reading abnormality notification or mark detection information (S24, NO), the CPU 41 determines whether the signal from the code reader 50 includes ticket information (S25).

  If it is determined that the signal from the code reader 50 includes the ticket information (S25, YES), the CPU 41 executes a ticket gate process according to the ticket information from the code reader 50 (S26).

  If it is determined that the signal from the code reader 50 does not include the ticket information (S25, NO), the CPU 41 executes another process based on the signal from the code reader 50 (S27).

  If it is determined that the user has entered the passage (S21, YES), the CPU 41 turns off the reading operation of the code reader 50 (S28). When the reading operation of the code reader 50 is turned off, the CPU 41 closes the door mechanism 51 (S29). When the door mechanism is closed, the CPU 41 outputs a warning sound or a warning sound indicating that a billless entry has occurred through the speaker unit 47 (S30). When the warning sound or the warning sound is output, the CPU 41 displays a message indicating that a no-card entry has occurred on the display unit 46 (S31).

  When the ticket gate process is executed (S26), when another process is executed based on a signal from the code reader 50 (S27), or when a message indicating that a no-ticket entry has occurred is displayed on the display unit 46 (S31), the CPU 41 ends the operation.

  When it is determined that the signal from the code reader 50 is the back surface detection notification or the detection code information (S23, YES), the CPU 41 closes the door mechanism 51 (S32). When the door mechanism is closed, the CPU 41 outputs a warning sound or a warning sound for urging the surface through the speaker unit 47 (S33). When the warning sound or the warning sound is output, the CPU 41 displays a message prompting the user to scoop the surface on the display unit 46 (S34). The CPU 41 continues the reading operation of the code reader 50.

  When the message is displayed, the CPU 41 determines whether a signal is received from the code reader 50 (S35). If it is determined that no signal is received from the code reader 50 (S35, NO), the CPU 41 returns to S35. If it is determined that a signal has been received from the code reader 50 (S35, YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S23.

  If it is determined that the signal from the code reader 50 is a reading abnormality notification or mark detection information (S24, YES), the CPU 41 closes the door mechanism 51 (S36). When the door mechanism is closed, the CPU 41 outputs a warning sound or a warning sound prompting the user to pick up the medium again through the speaker unit 47 (S37). When the warning sound or the warning sound is output, the CPU 41 displays a message prompting the user to pick up the medium again on the display unit 46 (S38).

  When the message is displayed, the CPU 41 determines whether the signal from the code reader 50 includes the code ID (S39). When determining that the signal from the code reader 50 does not include the code ID (S39, NO), the CPU 41 proceeds to S35.

  If it is determined that the signal from the code reader 50 received in S22 includes a code ID (S39, YES), the CPU 41 stores the code ID in the RAM 43 (S40). The CPU 41 continues the reading operation of the code reader 50.

  When the code ID is stored in the RAM 43, the CPU 41 determines whether a signal is received from the code reader 50 (S41). If it is determined that no signal is received from the code reader 50 (S41, NO), the CPU 41 returns to S41.

  If it is determined that a signal has been received from the code reader 50 (S41, YES), the CPU 41 includes a code in which the signal from the code reader 50 includes ticket information and the code ID included in the signal from the code reader 50 is stored in S40. It is determined whether it matches the ID (S42).

  If it is determined that the signal of the code reader 50 includes the ticket information and the code ID included in the signal of the code reader 50 matches the code ID stored in S40 (S42, YES), the CPU 41 proceeds to S26.

  When determining that the signal of the code reader 50 does not include the ticket information or that the code ID included in the signal of the code reader 50 does not match the code ID stored in S40 (S42, NO), the CPU 41 Is turned off (S43). When the reading operation of the code reader 50 is turned off, the CPU 41 outputs a warning sound or a warning sound indicating that a medium different from the medium that was initially deceived has been deceived through the speaker unit 47 (S44).

  When the warning sound or the warning sound is output, the CPU 41 displays a message on the display unit 46 indicating that a medium different from the medium that was initially deceived has been deceived (S45). When the message is displayed, the CPU 41 ends the operation.

  If the signal of the code reader 50 includes a reading abnormality notification or mark detection information and the code ID included in the signal of the code reader 50 matches the code ID stored in S40 in S42, A warning sound, a warning sound, or a message that prompts the media to be played again may be output.

  Note that the CPU 41 may change the order of S28 to S31, S32 to S34, S36 to S38, or S43 to S45. Further, the CPU 41 may simultaneously execute S28 to S31, S32 to S34, S36 to S38, or S43 to S45.

  When the processor configured as described above fails to read a code from a medium such as a sheet or a screen that the user has hesitated (when acquisition of code data fails), the code reader reads and acquires the code. The user can be urged to put a sheet or a screen or the like again on the code reader while continuing the operation (without turning off the code reader). As a result, the processor can continue to provide a code reading opportunity even after the code reading has failed, and the code reading probability (that is, the code data acquisition probability) can be increased. It can be carried out. That is, the processor is excellent in preventing a decrease in processing efficiency based on the output from the code reader.

  When the code ID can be read from the code, the processor compares the code ID with the code ID of the next read code. The processor executes a ticket gate process when the two match. As a result, the processor can prevent the ticket gate process of the preceding user from being performed based on the medium code that the subsequent user has deceived.

  In addition, since the ticket medium issued by the issuing machine 2 has a detection mark also in the area outside the code, the processing machine can easily detect the detection mark and more reliably detect that the code reading has failed. Can do. That is, the processing machine contributes to prevention of reduction in processing efficiency based on the output from the code reader.

  Further, the processor can detect that the user has turned the back surface. When the processor detects that the back surface has been wrinkled, it can prompt the user to wrinkle the front surface. As a result, the processor contributes to prevention of a decrease in processing efficiency based on the output from the code reader.

  Note that all procedures for realizing the above functions and processes can be executed by software. For this reason, this program is installed and executed in the issuing machine 2 and the processing machine 3 of the processing system 100 through a computer-readable storage medium storing a program for executing the above-described functions and procedures for realizing each process. Thus, the above functions and processes can be realized.

  For example, the CPUs 21 and 41 can read the program from a computer-readable storage medium via the communication units 25 and 45, store the read program, and complete the installation of the program. Or CPU21 and 41 can download the said program from a server via the communication parts 25 and 45, respectively, memorize | store the downloaded program, and can complete installation of a program. Thereby, CPU21 and 41 can implement | achieve each said function and each process based on the said installed program.

  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 novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Ticket medium, 2 ... Issuer, 3 ... Processing machine, 11 ... Data code, 12a thru | or 12k ... Detection mark, 13 ... Concealment layer, 14 ... Detection code, 21 ... CPU, 26 ... Display part, 27 ... Operation 30 ... Amount processing unit, 31 ... Printing unit, 41 ... CPU, 46 ... Display unit, 47 ... Speaker unit, 50 ... Code reader, 51 ... Door mechanism, 52 ... Human sensor, 100 ... Processing system.

According to the embodiment, the processing machine includes a code reader and a processing unit. The code reader reads a medium including a data code including a ticket information and a code ID and a mark. The processing unit causes the display unit to display an image that prompts the code reader to trick the code reader when the code reader detects the mark without acquiring the data code, and the code reader displays the ticket When the code ID is acquired without acquiring information, the ticket is displayed when the image is displayed on the display unit and the code ID matching the code ID is acquired again.

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 novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.
The invention described in the scope of the claims at the beginning of the present application is added below.
[C1]
A code reader that outputs the code data when the code data is obtained from the data code of the medium, and that outputs the first predetermined information when the mark is detected from the medium without obtaining the code data;
A first guide unit that requests presentation of the medium based on the first predetermined information output from the code reader;
A processing unit that performs predetermined processing based on the code data output from the code reader;
A processing machine comprising:
[C2]
A display unit for displaying images;
The first guide unit displays a message on the display unit that prompts the code reader to trick the medium.
The processing machine according to C1.
[C3]
It has a speaker unit that outputs sound,
The first guide unit outputs a warning sound or a warning sound that prompts the code reader to hold the medium through the speaker unit.
The processing machine according to C1 or 2.
[C4]
The code reader outputs second predetermined information when the detection code is read from the medium including the first surface including the data code and the second surface including the detection code,
A second guide unit that requests to pick up the first surface of the medium based on the second predetermined information output from the code reader;
The processing machine according to any one of C1 to C3.
[C5]
The second predetermined information is information indicating that the second surface of the medium has been defaced, or information indicating detection of the detection code.
The processing machine according to C4.
[C6]
The code reader reads the detection code using invisible light.
The processing machine according to C4 or 5.
[C7]
The code reader outputs the code ID when the code ID of the data code is acquired without acquiring the code data,
The processing unit performs a predetermined process based on the data code when the code ID coincides with a code ID of a data code output from a code reader next.
The processing machine according to any one of C1 to C6.
[C8]
It has a door mechanism that controls user traffic,
The code data includes ticket information,
The processing unit determines whether or not the user can pass based on the ticket information. When the processing unit determines that the user can pass, the processing unit opens the door mechanism and determines that the user cannot pass. Closing the door mechanism;
The processing machine according to any one of C1 to C7.
[C9]
The data code comprises at least one of the marks;
The processing machine according to any one of C1 to C8.
[C10]
The medium has at least one of the marks outside the area of the data code;
The processing machine according to any one of C1 to C9.
[C11]
The data code is a two-dimensional code.
The processing machine according to any one of C1 to C10.
[C12]
The data code is a QR code,
The mark is a finder pattern,
The processing machine according to C11.
[C13]
A generation unit for generating a data code;
A printing unit that prints on the ticket medium the data code generated by the generation unit and at least one mark outside the area where the data code is printed;
An issuing unit for issuing the ticket medium on which the information is printed;
Issuing machine equipped with.
[C14]
It has a setting part to set the ticket information,
The generating unit generates the data code including the ticket information;
The issuing machine according to C13.

Claims (14)

A code reader that outputs the code data when the code data is obtained from the data code of the medium, and that outputs the first predetermined information when the mark is detected from the medium without obtaining the code data;
A first guide unit that requests presentation of the medium based on the first predetermined information output from the code reader;
A processing unit that performs predetermined processing based on the code data output from the code reader;
A processing machine comprising: A display unit for displaying images;
The first guide unit displays a message on the display unit that prompts the code reader to trick the medium.
The processing machine according to claim 1. It has a speaker unit that outputs sound,
The first guide unit outputs a warning sound or a warning sound that prompts the code reader to hold the medium through the speaker unit.
The processing machine according to claim 1 or 2. The code reader outputs second predetermined information when the detection code is read from the medium including the first surface including the data code and the second surface including the detection code;
A second guide unit that requests to pick up the first surface of the medium based on the second predetermined information output from the code reader;
The processing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The second predetermined information is information indicating that the second surface of the medium has been defaced, or information indicating detection of the detection code.
The processing machine according to claim 4. The code reader reads the detection code using invisible light.
The processing machine according to claim 4 or 5. The code reader outputs the code ID when the code ID of the data code is acquired without acquiring the code data,
The processing unit performs a predetermined process based on the data code when the code ID matches the code ID of the data code output from the code reader next.
The processing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6. It has a door mechanism that controls user traffic,
The code data includes ticket information,
The processing unit determines whether or not the user can pass based on the ticket information. When the processing unit determines that the user can pass, the processing unit opens the door mechanism and determines that the user cannot pass. Closing the door mechanism;
The processing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The data code comprises at least one of the marks;
The processing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8. The medium has at least one of the marks outside the area of the data code;
The processing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The data code is a two-dimensional code.
The processing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10. The data code is a QR code,
The mark is a finder pattern,
The processing machine according to claim 11. A generation unit for generating a data code;
A printing unit that prints on the ticket medium the data code generated by the generation unit and at least one mark outside the area where the data code is printed;
An issuing unit for issuing the ticket medium on which the information is printed;
Issuing machine equipped with. It has a setting part to set the ticket information,
The generating unit generates the data code including the ticket information;
The issuing machine according to claim 13.