JP2683439B2 - Discount processing equipment for card processing machines - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[Industrial applications]

The present invention relates to a discount processing device for a card processing machine, and more particularly, to a discount processing that can be applied when cards used for a plurality of users at one facility are continuously used at another facility. Regarding the device.

[Prior art]

With the spread of card processing machines such as automatic ticket vending machines and automatic collection machines in recent years, one prepaid card or stored fair card (hereinafter referred to as a card) can be used to transfer between buses and trains. Some have been made to be able to board or to be used continuously at one facility such as a train and another facility such as an amusement park. In such continuous use between facilities, a discount charge is set so that it is cheaper than the total charge when used independently at each use facility. For example, if you first use the bus and then transfer to the train, the card processing machine installed on the bus reads the recorded data (magnetic data) of the inserted card and processes it to calculate the current amount. Calculate the remaining amount (for example, 1830 yen when the initial card amount is 2000 yen and the prescribed bus fee is 170 yen) after deducting the prescribed charge for the bus, and use this remaining amount for other specified dates such as the date of use. The writing process is performed as new recording data together with the data. Next, when the card is inserted into the automatic ticket vending machine in the station on the same date, the recorded data of the card is read and arithmetic processing is performed, and the calculated current amount (1830 From ¥), the discount is cheaper than the specified charge (for example, the specified charge for trains is 200 yen, but for transfer charges, if the combined discount for buses and trains is 300 yen, it will be 130).
Yen) is deducted and a new balance (1870-130 = 1700 Yen) is written as balance data. In other words, the balance of the card when there is no transfer discount is 2000
While -170-200 = 1630 (yen), the balance of the card when there is a transfer discount is 2000-170-130 = 1700 (yen), which is a discount of 70 yen. When the train line uses a card-compatible automatic ticket collecting machine, the same discount processing as that performed by the above-described automatic ticket vending machine is performed at the time of collecting the bills.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, the above-mentioned conventional discount processing device detects the previous usage state and discounts the charge when the card is used afterwards, but the discount is only made when one card is used alone. Therefore, when one card is used by two or more persons (hereinafter, such use is referred to as group use), there is a disadvantage that the second or more persons cannot receive the discount processing. In particular, the card processing machine installed on the bus has a group processing mode for batch processing to reduce processing time, but the next train automatic ticket vending machine can handle multiple people in group mode. You can buy a ticket for one minute at a time (for example,
57-146391 gazette), it does not have a group discount mode, so there was the inconvenience that it was not possible to purchase a transit ticket with a discounted fare. In addition, even in the case of a card-compatible automatic ticket gate, group processing can be performed with one card, but there is a problem that even if you have a transit transfer, you can not get a discount because there is no group discount mode. . Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a discount processing device for a card processing machine that can perform a discount processing even when it is continuously used by a group.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the device of the present invention is a card processing machine for performing required processing such as ticket issuing processing, ticket collection processing, etc. by processing recorded data of inserted cards such as prepaid cards and stored fair cards. In addition, when the inserted cards are continuously used from one facility to another facility, in the card discount processing device which performs the required processing at the other facility at a discount charge, The number of persons detecting means for detecting the number of persons used in the facility related to the previous use from the recorded data of the recorded cards, and the number of persons within the range of the detected number of persons and for the designated number of persons using the other facility It is characterized by having discount control means for performing required processing at a discounted rate.

[Action]

In the above configuration, when the number-of-persons detecting means detects the number of persons using the card from the recorded data of the card, the discount control means performs a discount process for the number of persons designated within the range of the number of persons.

【Example】

An apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 shows an example of a user continuing to use a card when transferring from a bus to a train, that is, a bus is used to board a card, and a train is used to purchase a transfer ticket with a card-compatible vending machine. An example is shown in which the passenger is boarded. The card processing machine 1 on the bus side takes in the card a inserted from the insertion port 2 by the transport mechanism 3 and transfers it to the read / write unit 4 composed of a magnetic head. This read / write section 4
Reads the recorded data of the card a and controls the controller 5
It operates so as to write new data that has been processed by. As shown in FIG. 2, the operation panel 6 provided on the upper surface of the card processing machine 1 is provided with a group mode key 6a, a dwarf key 6b, and a numeric keypad 6c. As shown in FIG. 3, the controller 5 mainly comprises a central processing unit (CPU) 5a. This CPU5a
System program data and RAM stored in ROM5b
Along with the working data stored in 5c, the numeric keypad 6c and dwarf key are operated via the I / O unit 5d.
6b and the read / write driver 4a. Now, when the group tries to get on the bus, the holder of the card a declares to the bus driver that the group is on board and the breakdown (the number of adults and dwarfs). Based on the declaration, the driver presses the group mode key 6a and inputs the number of people according to the breakdown with the ten keys 6c. At this time, if a dwarf is included, the dwarf key 6b is pressed and then the dwarf is input from the ten-key 6c. The key operation may be performed by the holder of the card a, instead of the driver. The controller 5 performs arithmetic processing on the basis of the record data of the card a inserted as described above and the input information from the panel 6, calculates the balance, and newly records data including the balance and the number of persons in the group. Is written in the recording area of the card a. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, in the recording area 7 of the card a, a boarding date data area 7a, a large number of people data area 7b and a small number of people data area 7c are provided in addition to the normal balance data area. Therefore, data of boarding date, large number of people, and small number of people are also recorded in these. The read / written card a is returned by the transport mechanism 3 from the insertion slot 2. The returned card a is provided with a punching unit or a printing unit that indicates a standard of the balance, but it is omitted here. If the transit boarding is not “valid for the current day” and the boarding date is not printed by the printing unit, the boarding day data area 7a is not particularly necessary and therefore omitted. Next, the train side will be described. The automatic ticket vending machine 10 has an insertion slot 12, a transport mechanism 13, a read / write unit 14, and a controller similar to those of the card processor 1 on the bus side.
15 is provided, and an operation panel 16 operated by the customer as shown in FIG. 5 is provided on the customer service side of the automatic ticket vending machine 10. Also, automatic ticket vending machines
Inside the 10, a vending machine 17 similar to that incorporated in a known automatic ticket vending machine is provided. The operation panel 16 is provided with a money amount key group 16a that is pressed in accordance with a destination similar to a known automatic ticket vending machine, and a transfer key 16b is provided below the money amount key group 16a. Further, a group key 16c, a dwarf key 16d, and a ten-key 16a are provided, similar to the card processing machine on the bus side. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the controller 15, which is similar to the CPU 5a, ROM 15b, and
RAM15c, I / O unit 15d and group key 16
c, dwarf key 16d, numeric keypad 16e, read / write driver 14a
And the ticket issuing driver 17a is connected. CPU15a is the ROM15b system program data and RA
The above-mentioned keys stored in the M15c and the input data from the read / write unit 14 are used to perform an arithmetic process to realize the number-of-people detection means and the discount control means of the present invention. The operation of the device of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Now, when the card a used on the bus side is inserted into the insertion slot 12, the card a is sent to the read / write section 14 by the transport mechanism 13, and the data in the recording area 7 of the card a is read there. Stored in RAM15c (steps 100, 10
2). At this time, if the transit key 16b is pressed, the validity of the transit of the card a is determined (Yes at Step 104), and if the transit key 16b is not pressed, normal ticket issuing processing is performed. (No at step 104, 106). That is, it is determined whether or not the data in the boarding date area of the data area 7 satisfies "valid only for the current day". If the determination is not valid, the transfer discount is rejected and normal ticketing processing is performed. (No at step 108, 106). If the transfer discount is valid on other days, go to Step 10.
8 is omitted. When the transit boarding is valid (Yes at step 108), it is determined whether the discounted boarding is a group or not depending on whether or not the group key 16c is pressed (step 110). When it is judged that it is not a group, that is, group key 16c
If is not pressed, it means that you are using a single card.
Normal discount processing for issuing one transit discount ticket is performed (No at step 110, 112). On the other hand, when the group key 16c is pressed and the type and number of transit passengers are entered using the dwarf key 16d (this key is not pressed for adults only) and the ten-key 16e (Yes at Step 110, 114 affirmative), it is determined whether or not the input designated number of persons is within the range of the number of persons in the utilization state on the bus side that hits the previous utilization facility (step 11).
Four). That is, the adult area 7b of the recording area of the card a,
It is determined whether the dwarf key 16d and the ten key 16e are pressed within the range of the number of persons read from the data in the dwarf area 7c.
It should be noted that a transit confirmation key may be provided so that all the passengers on the bus side can get on the train without further inputting the number of passengers. If the number of people condition is satisfied (Yes at step 116), the number of adults and dwarfs entered by the dwarf key 16d and the ten key 16e (the dwarf number input is omitted when the dwarf key 16d is not pressed) .) The transfer discount ticket is issued from the ticket issuing machine 17, and the new remaining amount with the fare required for this ticket is deducted is written in the recording area of the card a, and the card a is inserted. Returned from 12 (Switch 118,12
0). Although not shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7, when issuing the connecting ticket, the fare key 16a for indicating the destination is pressed as in the conventional case. Also, step 104,1
In the case of each negative of 08 and 110, a timer step is interposed so as to proceed at a predetermined time. Furthermore, when the train side is not an automatic ticket vending machine but an automatic ticket gate, the group mode is entered at the time of ticketing, and the same discount processing as described above is performed at the time of ticket collection. Since the device of this embodiment reads the data recorded on the side of the bus which is the previous facility to be used for calculation, and issues the transit discount ticket within the range of the number of people recorded in the data. Can handle group use. That is, the device of the present embodiment can be subjected to a discount process even if the number of users at the previous facility and the number of users at the current facility do not match, and thus can be extremely convenient. The above-mentioned use of the card a has been shown in the case where the first use is a bus and the next time is a train, but the reverse case may be used. In this case, the boarding date, the large number of people, and the small number of people on the train side are recorded in the recording area 7. Furthermore, the target of continuous use of the card a can be various combinations such as a train or bus and an amusement park.

【The invention's effect】

Since the device of the present invention reads and operates the data recorded at one facility at another facility, it is possible to continue the discounted operation within the range of the number of persons recorded in the data.
It has the effect that groups can continue to use the facilities at discounted rates. Moreover, the discount processing can be performed even if the number of users at one facility does not match the number of users at another facility, which is extremely convenient.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an automatic ticket vending machine and a card processing machine on a bus side according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of an operation panel of the card processing machine, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a partial view of the recording area of the card, FIG. 5 is a front view of the operation panel of the automatic ticket vending machine, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the electrical structure of the automatic ticket vending machine. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the automatic ticket vending machine. 1 …… Card processing machine, 10 …… Automatic ticket vending machine, 2,12 …… Insertion slot, 3,13 …… Transport mechanism, 4,14 …… Read / write section, 5,15
...... Controller, 6,16 …… Operation panel, 7 …… Ticketing machine, a…
…card.

Front page continuation (72) Inventor Tatsumi Imai 11-2 Hiraide Industrial Park, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture Nihon Signal Co., Ltd. Utsunomiya Works (56) Reference JP-A-62-131395 (JP, A) JP-A-SHO 61-208191 (JP, A)

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A card processing machine for performing required processing such as ticket issuing processing, ticket collection processing by arithmetically processing recorded data of inserted prepaid cards, stored fair cards, etc. When a card is continuously used from one facility to another facility, in a card discount processing device that performs the required processing at the other facility at a discounted fee, the recorded data of the inserted card From the number of people detection means to detect the number of people in the facility related to the previous use, and within the range of the detected number of people, and for the specified number of people who use the other facility, the required processing is discounted A discount processing device for cards and the like, comprising: