JP2542782B2 - Commuter ticket issuing device - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a commuter ticket issuing device for printing and issuing commuter tickets used in transportation facilities, for example.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a commuter ticket issuing device for issuing commuter tickets (for example, used in transportation such as railroads, buses, etc.), a clerk-operated clerk issuing machine in which a clerk issues a commuter ticket, There is a customer-operated automatic commuter pass vending machine that customers can issue.

In such a commuter pass issuing device, there are both a clerk-operated type clerk-issued device and a customer-operated type automatic vending machine, and various devices are introduced depending on the place and the use.
However, these devices were used as separate devices even though common devices were built in.

Therefore, there is a demand for a single device that can be arbitrarily selected by a staff member to issue a commuter pass or by a customer. In particular, because there are many new launches during busy periods due to such selection, all issuing machines with multiple units are for staff, during the closing period some of the issuing machines are for customers and the rest are for staff. Therefore, it is desired that the device can be effectively used.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION As described above, according to the present invention, it is desired that a single apparatus can arbitrarily select whether a staff member issues a commuter ticket or a customer issues a commuter ticket. It is an object of the present invention to provide a commuter ticket issuing device in which a clerk can issue a commuter ticket or a customer can issue a commuter ticket with one device.

[0006]

In the commuter pass issuing device of the present invention, a plurality of station name buttons are arranged vertically and horizontally,
A boarding section setting unit that inputs boarding section information when operated by an attendant, and a name reading section that reads the name of the application by inserting the application form that is operated by the attendant and described by the purchaser And the staff or
It is selectively operated by one of the purchasers, and it is provided in the main body of the apparatus and the display input section for displaying the input guidance display and inputting the purchase information, and the display input section is operated by the staff. A storage unit that sometimes stores the display input unit, a detector that is provided in the storage unit and that detects the presence or absence of the display input unit, and the display input unit that stores the display input unit in response to the detection result of the detector. Mode switching means for setting the staff issue mode when the display input section is not stored in the storage section, and the customer issue mode when the display input section is not stored in the storage section, and the mode for switching to the customer issue mode. In this case, the operations of the boarding section setting unit and the name reading unit are invalidated, the commuter pass is issued based on the purchase information input by the display input unit, and the clerk issuance mode is switched to. When it is obtained, it is composed of a boarding section setting unit, a commutation ticket issuing means for issuing a commutation ticket based on the boarding section information input by the display input section, purchase information, and the name read by the name reading section. There is.

[0007]

According to the present invention, a plurality of station name buttons are arranged in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction, a boarding section setting section for inputting boarding section information operated by a staff member, operated by the staff member, and an application form written by the purchaser. By inserting the, the name reading section that performs the process of reading the name of the application form, a staff member, or
It is selectively operated by any of the purchasers, and it is provided in the display input section for inputting the guidance display and for inputting the purchase information and the main body of the apparatus, and the display input section is operated by the staff. Sometimes the display input section has a storage section, and a detector provided in the storage section detects the presence or absence of the display input section, and in response to the detection result, the display input section stores the storage section. When the display input section is not stored in the storage section, it is set to the customer issue mode when the display input section is not stored in the storage section. Section and the name reading section are disabled, a commuter pass is issued based on the purchase information input by the display input section, and when the mode is switched to the staff issue mode, the boarding section setting section, the Boarding section information inputted by the shown input unit, in which so as to issue a commuter ticket on the basis of the name read by the purchase information and the name reader.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 shows the external appearance of the commuter pass issuing device 1 for issuing commuter passes by the staff or purchaser of the present invention. This commuter pass issuing device 1 detects
Depending on the detection result of the container, the clerk issuing mode in which the commuter ticket is issued by the clerk or the customer issuing mode in which the commuter ticket is directly issued by the purchaser is selected. A plurality of the commuter pass issuing devices 1 are installed in the counter 2 at the commuter pass counter.

This commuter pass issuing device 1 has a display input section 10 having a touch panel for input guidance and purchase information input in the customer issue mode, and a part of the purchase information in the staff issue mode, and a start key. 11, a condition setting section 13 provided with a changeover switch 12 and the like, a boarding section setting section 14 in which a plurality of station name buttons are vertically and horizontally arranged, the display input section 10, the condition setting section 13, and a boarding section setting CR for displaying information and the like input by the unit 14
A display unit 15 composed of a T display device, an issuance date display unit 16 for displaying an issuance date, a customer display unit 17 for displaying a usage fee to a customer, and an application form in which purchase information is written by a purchaser is inserted. It corresponds to the name reading section 18 and the name transfer section 19 provided corresponding to the application sheet insertion opening 18a, and the staff batch insertion opening 20 into which the staff batch distributed for each staff to identify the staff is inserted. The clerk batch determination section 21 provided in the above, the credit card reading section 23 provided corresponding to the card insertion slot 22 into which a credit card, a bank card, etc. are inserted, the old commuter pass (old ticket) of the purchaser And a new commuter pass is issued in the customer issuance mode and a receipt is issued, and a new commuter pass is issued in the clerk issuance mode. A commuter ticket issuing unit 26 provided corresponding to the commuter ticket issuing slot 25 for issuing a receipt, a journal printer 27 for printing sales data and the like in a journal (not shown), and various information regarding commuter ticket issuance such as sales. It is configured by a storage device that stores data or fare data, for example, a magnetic disk device 28 that handles a magnetic disk (not shown).

The display input section 10, the condition setting section 13, and the boarding section setting section 14 constitute an operation section for staff. The display input section 10 is stored in the storage section 29 on the left side of the condition setting section 13 in the staff issue mode, and is installed on the counter 2 as shown in FIG. 3 in the customer issue mode and operated by the customer. You can do it. The display input unit 10 is electrically connected to a control unit (not shown) of the main body of the commuter pass issuing device 1 by a cable 30.

It should be noted that the storage section 29 is not shown in the drawing.
A detector is provided to detect the stored state of the display input unit 10.
I know. The display input unit 10 is operated by this detector.
When it is detected that is stored in the storage unit 29
The staff issue mode is set, and the display input unit 10 is stored in the storage unit 29.
Customer issue mode when it is detected that it is not stored
I am trying. For example, when the detector is on,
When the issue mode is selected and the detector is off, the customer
The issue mode is selected.

The name transfer section 19 is composed of a CCD or the like, reads the name (written by the purchaser) on the application form inserted from the application form insertion port 18, and converts it into pixel data (image pattern data). It is a thing.

The clerk batch determination section 21 determines the clerk based on the state of the uneven portion of the clerk batch inserted into the clerk batch insertion port 20. The credit card reading unit 23 reads the credit card ID number and the personal identification number from the magnetic information of the magnetic stripe of the credit card inserted into the card insertion slot 22. This credit card reading unit 23 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, a clerk is installed on the commuter pass issuing unit 26 so that a credit card can be easily taken in and out by a staff member. In the customer issuance mode, as shown in FIG. It is designed to be installed easily. The credit card reading unit 23 is electrically connected to a control unit (not shown) of the main body of the commuter pass issuing device 1 by a cable 31.

The commuter pass issuing unit 26 reads the magnetic information of the old ticket inserted from the commuter pass insertion / issuing slot 24, prints the transaction result when the transaction is conducted by the credit card, and prints it on the receipt. This printed receipt is issued from the commuter ticket insertion issuing slot 24 or commuter ticket issuing slot 25, print data corresponding to purchase information is printed on commuter ticket paper, or magnetic information is recorded, and this new commuter ticket is issued. It is issued from the commuter pass insertion issue port 24 or the commuter pass issue port 25.

Although not shown in the figure, the commuter pass issuing unit 26 is provided with a transport path and a commuter pass hopper, a receipt hopper, a printing unit, a magnetic writing / reading unit, and a sorting unit on the transport path in this order.

As a result, in the clerk issue mode, the printing section prints the print data corresponding to the purchase information on the commuter pass paper from the commuter pass hopper, and the magnetic writing / reading section prints the magnetic data corresponding to the purchase information. Are recorded, sorted by the sorting unit, and issued from the commuter pass issuing port 25. In addition, the printing section prints the transaction result on the receipt from the receipt hopper, and the sorting section sorts the result, and the commuter pass issuing port 2
Issue from 5.

In the customer issuing mode, the printing unit prints the print data corresponding to the purchase information on the commuter pass paper from the commuter hopper, and the magnetic writing / reading unit records the magnetic data corresponding to the purchase information. , And is issued from the commuter pass insertion / issuing port 24. In addition, the transaction result is printed on the receipt from the receipt hopper by the printing unit, sorted by the sorting unit, and issued from the commuter pass insertion / issuing port 24.

Regarding the control unit of the commuter pass issuing device 1,
This will be described with reference to FIG. That is, the CP that controls the whole
U41 is provided. The CPU 41 has a memory 4 in which control programs, character patterns, etc. are stored.
2. Communication control unit 43, display input unit 10, condition setting unit 13, boarding section setting unit 14, which is connected to an external device (not shown) via a communication line or the like and can inquire about a credit card, display for staff. Part 15, customer display 17,
The name reading unit 18, the name transfer unit 19, the staff batch determination unit 21, the credit card reading unit 23, the commuter ticket issuing unit 26, the journal printer 27, and the magnetic disk device 28, which read the name written on the application form, are connected to the bus 44. Connected through.

The display input section 10 is stored in the storage section 29.
Once delivered, the detector is turned on and the clerk issue mode is selected.
If all the parts shown in FIG. 1 are in an operable state, the display input section 10 is stored in the storage section 29.
If the detector is turned off and the customer issue mode is selected
If the CPU 41, the memory 42, the communication control unit 43,
The display input unit 10, the credit card reading unit 23, the commuter pass issuing unit 26, the journal printer 27, the magnetic disk device 28, and the communication control unit 43 are in an operable state.

Next, the operation of issuing a commuter pass in such a configuration will be described with reference to the flow charts shown in FIGS. First, when issuing a commuter pass by an attendant, the display input unit 10 is stored in the storage unit 29.
Detector is turned on. When this detector is turned on , C
The PU 41 determines the staff issue mode and puts all the parts in an operable state. In addition, the staff inserts the staff batch into the staff batch insertion port 20. The inserted staff batch is judged by the staff batch judgment unit 21, and the judgment result is C
It is output to the PU 41.

In this state, when issuing a continuation commuter pass using an old ticket from a customer, the clerk inserts the old ticket received from the customer from the commuter ticket insertion and issue port 24.
Then, the commuter pass issuing unit 26 reads the magnetic information of the old pass.
The read information is stored in the memory 42 by the CPU 41.

The CPU 41 also causes the display unit 15 to display the issuance content and fee of the continuation commuter pass in accordance with the purchase information. At this time, if there is a change, the display input unit 10 or the like is used to instruct the content of the change. For example, it is possible to instruct to change the service period, etc., and the corresponding fee is read from a magnetic disk (not shown) according to the change instruction and displayed on the display unit 15.

When issuing a commuter pass purchase application through the application form, the clerk uses the display input unit 10, condition setting unit 13 and boarding section setting unit 14 to set predetermined data (for example, a departure / arrival station, via a station). , General month,
Enter purchase information such as gender, age, date of issue, etc.). Further, the clerk inserts the application form into the insertion port 18a and causes the name reading unit 18 to read the name written on the application form.

Then, the CPU 41 causes the display section 15 to display the issuance content and the charge corresponding to the input data. Also,
The CPU 41 reads a character pattern from the memory 42 based on the issued content of the continuation commuter pass or the input data, and responds by this character pattern and the pixel data corresponding to the handwritten name of the purchaser read by the name transfer unit 19. The print data of the commuter pass is edited and created and stored in the memory 42.

Then, when the issued contents displayed on the display section 15 are satisfied, the clerk inputs the start key 11. Then, the CPU 41 causes the commuter pass issuing unit 2
6 is controlled, the issued contents are magnetically recorded, the name is transferred based on the image pattern data of the purchaser's name, and the commuter pass on which the purchased contents are printed is issued from the commuter pass issuing port 25. Further, the CPU 41 displays the commuter pass fee on the display device 17.

Further, the CPU 41 stores the transaction result on the magnetic disk and prints it on the journal.
As a result, the clerk receives the commuter pass fee displayed on the display unit 17 from the purchaser and passes the issued commuter pass to the purchaser.

The payment of the purchase fee is not limited to cash,
Alternatively, a credit card or a bank card inserted through the card insertion slot 22 may be used. In this case, the CPU
41 controls the commuter pass issuing unit 26 to issue a receipt on which the transaction result is printed from the commuter pass issuing port 25.

Next, when the customer issues a commuter pass, the display / input unit 10 and the credit card reading unit 2
3 is installed on the counter 2 as shown in FIG.
It is made easier for customers to operate. At this time, the above
The display input unit 10 is not stored in the storage unit 29 and is detected.
The vessel is turned off. When this detector is turned off , the CPU
Reference numeral 41 determines the customer issuing mode, and the memory 42, the communication control unit 43, the display input unit 10, the credit card reading unit 2
3, the commuter pass issuing unit 26, the journal printer 27, the magnetic disk device 28, and the communication control unit 43 are made operable. Then, the condition setting unit 13 and the display unit 1 for the staff
5 and the operation of the name reading unit 18 are invalidated, and the input and display of various information are prohibited .

In this state, the CPU 41 uses the display input unit 10 to guide the customer to insert a credit card. In response to this guidance, the customer inserts the credit card through the card insertion slot 22. Then, the CPU 41 guides the customer through the display input unit 10 to input the secret code. In response to this guidance, the customer inputs the secret code with the ten keys displayed on the display input unit 10. Then, the CPU 41 performs a match check between the input secret code and the secret code stored in the credit card, and if they do not match, performs error processing.

If they match each other, the CPU 41 guides the display input unit 10 to issue a continuation commuter pass by an old ticket or a commuter pass by inputting purchase contents. In response to this guidance, the customer inserts an old ticket from the commuter ticket insertion / issue port 24. Then, the commuter pass issuing unit 26 reads the magnetic information of the old pass. The read information is stored in the memory 42 by the CPU 41.

Further, the CPU 41 displays the issuance contents and the charge of the continuation commuter pass on the display input section 10 in accordance with the purchase information. At this time, if there is a change, the display input unit 10 is used to instruct the content of the change. For example, it is possible to instruct to change the service period, etc., and the corresponding charge is read from a magnetic disk (not shown) according to the change instruction and displayed on the display input unit 10.

When issuing a commuter pass by inputting the application details, the customer uses the display / input unit 10 to obtain predetermined data based on the purchase details (for example, the departure / arrival station, the passage, the useful month,
Enter purchase information such as gender, age, date of issue, etc.). Then, the CPU 41 causes the display input unit 10 to display the issue content and the charge according to the input data.

Further, the CPU 41 reads a character pattern from the memory 42 based on the issued contents of the continuation commuter pass or the input data, edits and creates print data of the corresponding commuter pass by the character pattern, and stores it in the memory 42. .

Then, when the issued contents displayed on the display input section 10 are satisfactory, the customer inputs an issuing instruction. Then, the CPU 41 makes an inquiry about the credit card to the external device through the communication line by the communication control unit 43. In response to this inquiry, when the issuance permission is supplied, the CPU 41 controls the commuter pass issuing unit 26 to magnetically record the above-mentioned issuance contents, and at the same time, inserts the commuter pass in which the purchase contents are printed into the commuter pass insertion issuing slot 24. Issue from. The CPU 41 controls the commuter pass issuing unit 26, issues a receipt on which the transaction result is printed from the commuter pass issuing port 25, and ejects the credit card of the credit card reading unit 23 from the card insertion port 22.

Further, the CPU 41 uses the transaction result as an ID.
Corresponding numbers are stored on the magnetic disk and printed on the journal. As a result, the purchaser receives the issued commuter pass and the receipt describing the transaction details.

As described above, whether the commuter ticket issuing device is used in the staff issue mode or the customer issue mode is selected.
Is the display input section 10 stored in the storage section 29?
It is adapted to switch depending on the detection result of the detector which is turned on / off depending on whether or not . As a result, the cost of the device can be reduced by having a dual function with one unit, and moreover, it can be switched and used according to the working form of the staff.

In the above example, one commuter ticket issuing device is switched between the clerk issuing mode and the customer issuing mode. However, in a sales place where a plurality of commuter ticket issuing devices are installed. The commuter pass issuance device is enabled by switching the clerk issue mode and customer issue mode of each commuter pass issue device according to the increase or decrease of the clerk depending on the busy season, crowded time period, closed period, free time Can be utilized. In the above embodiment, the description has been given of the train as an example of transportation, not limited thereto, it may be a case of using a bus or the like.

[0038]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention,
Whether a staff can issue a commuter pass or a customer can issue a commuter pass with one device, and whether the display input unit operated by the clerk or the customer is stored in the storage unit when the clerk operates. It is possible to switch between the staff issue mode and the customer issue mode, and the mode can be changed by simply moving the display input section from the storage section for customer operation, and it is possible to prevent the mode setting error. ,
Furthermore, since the operation of the boarding section setting unit is disabled in the customer issuing mode, the customer mistakenly operates the boarding section setting unit to make an incorrect issuance, or the staff operates the boarding section setting unit in the customer issuing mode. It is possible to provide a commuter pass issuing device that can prevent erroneous issuance.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main part of an electric circuit of a commuter pass.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a commuter pass issuing device.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a main part of the commuter pass issuing device.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of issuing a commuter pass.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of issuing a commuter pass.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Commerce ticket issuing device 10 ... Display input part 15 ... Display part 21 ... Staff batch determination part 23 ... Credit card reading part 26 ... Commuter ticket issuing part 41 ... CPU 42 ... Memory 43 ... Communication control part

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A plurality of station name buttons are arranged in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction, and a boarding section setting section for inputting boarding section information when operated by a staff member, and an application operated by the staff member and described by a purchaser. By inserting the certificate, the name reading unit that reads the name of the application form and the one selectively operated by the attendant or the purchaser will display the input guidance and display the purchase information. A display input section for inputting, a storage section provided in the main body of the apparatus for storing the display input section when the display input section is operated by an attendant, and the presence or absence of the display input section provided in the storage section. In response to the detection result of this detector and the detection result by this detector, when the display input section is stored in the storage section, the staff issue mode is set, and the display input section is stored in the storage section. When the customer issuance mode is switched by this mode switching means, the operation of the boarding section setting section and the name reading section is disabled and the display input section is used. A commuter pass is issued based on the entered purchase information, and when the mode is switched to the clerk issue mode, the boarding section setting section, the boarding section information entered on the display input section, the purchase information and the name reading section are read. A commuter ticket issuing device comprising: a commuter ticket issuing means for issuing a commuter ticket based on a name.