JP3161288U - Boarding and exiting person counting device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a passenger counting device that has a simple structure, is robust and operates reliably, can be easily installed, and can be moved. A first pressure-sensitive mat placed on two adjacent steps of a narrow staircase near the entrance of a vehicle where only one passenger can pass and placed on the lower stage side, and on the upper stage side A second pressure sensitive mat is provided. Each pressure-sensitive mat is provided with a transmitter that operates at that pressure when it is stepped on and transmits an identification code. When the receiver installed at a position away from the pressure sensitive mat receives the other identification code immediately after receiving the one identification code, the number of passengers on board is counted up and immediately after the other identification code is received. When one of the identification codes is received, a determination unit that counts down the number of passengers, a counter that stores the counted number of passengers, and a display that displays the number of passengers stored in the counter are provided. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a passenger count device that can be used for confirming the number of passengers such as a sightseeing bus.

  For sightseeing buses, staff members check the number of passengers when leaving or taking a break. Sufficient confirmation work is necessary to prevent late arrivals. An apparatus for automatically counting the number of passengers has also been developed (Patent Document 1) (Patent Document 2).

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-87063 JP 2005-251080 A

The known prior art has the following problems to be solved.
The device described in the above prior art document is integrated into a sightseeing bus or the like, and requires installation work and wiring. This complicates the internal structure of the vehicle. In addition, in the case of using an optical sensor or the like, malfunction due to contamination becomes a problem. Furthermore, both optical sensors and switch-type sensors malfunction when multiple people pass simultaneously.
In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a passenger count device as described below.
1. Simple structure, robust and works reliably.
2. It can be installed easily and can be moved, so it can be attached and detached as needed.

The following configurations are means for solving the above-described problems.
<Configuration 1>
Located near the entrance of the vehicle, on the two adjacent steps of the narrow stairs where only one passenger can pass, both are located at the position where the passenger can step on, 1 pressure-sensitive mat and a second pressure-sensitive mat arranged on the upper side, and the first pressure-sensitive mat has a first switch that operates at the pressure when the pressure-sensitive mat is stepped on. And a first transmitter that transmits a first identification code unique to the first pressure sensitive mat when the first switch is actuated, and the second pressure sensitive mat includes the pressure sensitive matter. A second switch that operates at the pressure when the mat is stepped on, and a second transmitter that transmits a second identification code specific to the second pressure sensitive mat when the second switch is activated. And the first pressure sensitive mat and the second pressure sensitive mat. A receiver disposed at a position distant from the signal receiving unit, the receiver receiving the identification code transmitted from the first pressure sensitive mat and the second pressure sensitive mat, and the first identification. When the second identification code is received immediately after receiving the code, the number of passengers boarded is counted up, and when the first identification code is received immediately after receiving the second identification code, the number of passengers A passenger counting device comprising: a determination unit that counts down, a counter that stores the counted number of passengers, and a display that displays the number of passengers stored in the counter.

<Configuration 2>
The boarding / alighting person counting device according to Configuration 1, wherein the first transmitter and the second transmitter are configured to continuously detect the identification code until the pressure is released when the pressure sensitive mat is stepped on. The determination unit receives the second identification code immediately after receiving the first identification code, and receives the second identification code immediately after the reception of the first identification code is completed. When the reception of the code is completed, the number of passengers on board is counted up, the first identification code is received immediately after the second identification code is received, and the reception of the second identification code is completed. When the reception of the first identification code is completed immediately after, the number of passengers is counted down.

<Configuration 3>
In the boarding / alighting person counting device according to Configurations 1 and 2, when the determination unit receives the second identification code immediately after receiving the first identification code, the number of passengers boarded is counted down, A boarding / occupant counting device comprising a switch for inverting the count logic so that the number of passengers is counted up when the first identification code is received immediately after receiving the second identification code.

<Configuration 4>
In the passenger count device according to any one of Configurations 1 to 3, each of the identification codes transmitted by the first pressure-sensitive mat and the second pressure-sensitive mat includes a serial number of each pressure-sensitive mat. A boarding / countering device characterized by.

<Configuration 5>
The boarding / alighting personnel counting device according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, wherein when the determination unit counts up and down the number of passengers stored in the counter, a sound or sound indicating that is output. A boarding / counting personnel counting device characterized by comprising a section.

<Configuration 6>
In the boarding / alighting person counting device according to any one of the configurations 1 to 5, a target value storage unit that stores the total number of passengers to be counted is provided, and the determination unit stores the number of passengers stored in the counter and the target storage unit. When it is determined that the stored number of passengers matches, the sound generation unit outputs a sound or sound indicating that fact, and the boarding / alighting personnel counting device.

<Configuration 7>
In the boarding / alighting person counting device according to any one of Structures 1 to 6, characters, symbols, or figures for designating positions to be arranged are respectively drawn on the surfaces of the first pressure-sensitive mat and the second pressure-sensitive mat. A boarding / counting device for passengers.

<Configuration 8>
In the boarding / counter-counting device according to any one of configurations 1 to 7, the width W of the stairs is 1 to 2 times the shoulder width of an average person, and the step length L of the steps of the stairs is an average. The boarding / leaving personnel counting device characterized in that the length m) from the toes of the human foot to the heel is 1 to 2 times.

<Effect of Configuration 1>
A unique identification code is transmitted from two pressure-sensitive mats laid on the steps one by one, detecting the passenger's boarding / exiting status in the order of receiving the identification code, and counting the current number of passengers Can do.
<Effect of Configuration 2>
In the case where the passenger returns before passing through the step completely, the counting is not performed, so the counting error can be prevented.
<Effect of Configuration 3>
When the first pressure sensitive mat and the second pressure sensitive mat are misplaced, the number of passengers can be counted correctly without replacing both.
<Effect of Configuration 4>
If the production number is included in the identification code, an identification code that can distinguish between the first pressure-sensitive mat and the second pressure-sensitive mat can be automatically assigned.
<Effect of Configuration 5>
For example, every time a passenger gets in and out, a noise distinguishes between counting up and counting down, such as “Pippi” and “Pippi”, and the driver observes the movement of the passenger and the counter operates normally. Can be confirmed. Compared to counting the number of people specifically, the burden on the driver is sufficiently reduced. The passenger also recognizes whether the counter is operating normally and carefully steps on the pressure sensitive mat.
<Effect of Configuration 6>
If the total number of passengers is stored in the target value storage unit and all of the passengers board, a sound or voice indicating that fact is output, so that the burden on the staff is reduced.
<Effect of Configuration 7>
If characters or the like indicating the positional relationship between the two mats are drawn on each mat, there is no mistake in the arrangement.
<Effect of Configuration 8>
Specifically, it is preferable to install mats in two adjacent steps within a predetermined size range on a narrow staircase that allows only one passenger to pass.

It is a principal part top view of the vehicle which shows the usage example of a boarding / alighting person count apparatus. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of stairs. It is a specific functional block diagram of each pressure sensitive mat and a receiver. Explain the operation of the judgment unit It is a top view which shows the external appearance of a boarding / alighting person count apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail for each example.

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a main part of a vehicle showing an example of use of a passenger count device. FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the stairs.
A boarding / counting device 10 according to the present invention is disposed in the vicinity of the entrance 14 of a vehicle 12 such as a sightseeing bus. A widespread sightseeing bus has a narrow staircase 18 with a width W and a width L so that only one passenger can pass around the side of the cab. A first pressure sensitive mat 22 and a second pressure sensitive mat 24 are disposed on two adjacent steps of the staircase 18.

  As can be seen with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the first pressure-sensitive mat 22 is disposed on the lower side of the step of the staircase 18. A second pressure sensitive mat 24 is arranged on the upper side of the step of the staircase 18. All the mats are arranged at positions where the passenger 16 can step on. The pair of pressure sensitive mats 22 and 24 counts passengers getting on and off. And in order to display the result, the receiver 38 is arrange | positioned in the position which an attendant, such as a driver, can see. Communication between the pressure sensitive mats 22, 24 and the receiver 38 is performed wirelessly. Therefore, they can be set and cleaned up completely independently.

FIG. 3 is a specific functional block diagram of each pressure-sensitive mat and the receiver.
In the figure, the first pressure-sensitive mat 22 is provided with a first switch 26 that operates at the pressure when the pressure-sensitive mat is stepped on. Further, a first transmitter 30 is provided for transmitting a first identification code 28 unique to the first pressure sensitive mat 22 when the first switch 26 is activated. The second pressure sensitive mat 24 is provided with a second switch 32 that is operated by the pressure when the pressure sensitive mat is stepped on. In addition, a second transmitter 36 is provided for transmitting a second identification code 34 unique to the second pressure sensitive mat 24 when the second switch 32 is activated.

  The first pressure-sensitive mat 22 and the second pressure-sensitive mat 24 are both formed by laminating rubber plates, for example. A pressure sensitive switch frequently used for a known automatic door or the like is used for the first switch 26 or the second switch 32. The first transmitter 30 and the second transmitter 36 are known simple transmitters. Each unique identification code is stored as data, and the identification code is transmitted on a radio wave by an arbitrary modulation method such as AM modulation, FM modulation, or digital modulation. The transmitted radio wave may include information other than the identification code.

  The receiver 38 receives the identification codes transmitted from the first pressure sensitive mat 22 and the second pressure sensitive mat 24. For this purpose, a signal reception unit 39, a determination unit 40, a counter 42, a display 44, a changeover switch 46, a UD switch 48, and a sound generation unit 50 are provided. The signal receiving unit 39 has a function of processing the received signal, extracting the first identification code 28 or the second identification code 34 included in this signal, and transferring the extracted signal to the determination unit 40.

FIG. 4 illustrates the operation of the determination unit. In the timing chart of the figure, the horizontal axis indicates the passage of time, and when the identification code rises, the corresponding identification code is received. For example, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the first identification code 28 is received from time t1, and then the second identification code 34 is received at time t2. Further, after that, reception of the first identification code 28 was stopped at time t3, and reception of the second identification code 34 was stopped at time t4. In this case, it means that the passenger 16 (FIG. 2) climbed to the seat side of the vehicle 12 from the entrance 14 side. Therefore, the number of boarded passengers is counted up. That is, as shown in FIG. 4C, the number of passengers counted by the counter 42 is incremented by one.

  On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIGS. 4D and 4E, the second identification code 34 is received from time t1, and then the staircase 18 is received at time t2. Further, after that, reception of the second identification code 34 is stopped at time t3, and reception of the first identification code 28 is stopped at time t4. In this case, it means that the passenger 16 (FIG. 2) got off from the seat side of the vehicle 12 to the entrance 14 side. Therefore, the number of boarded passengers is counted down. That is, as shown in FIG. 4 (f), the number of passengers counted by the counter 42 is decremented by one.

  The determination unit 40 is realized by a microcomputer, for example. The counter 42 is a memory that stores the number of passengers. The display 44 is a display device that displays the number of passengers stored in the counter 42 as a numerical value. The UD switch 48 is a button switch operated when resetting the counter 42 or correcting the number of passengers stored in the counter 42. A button for counting up and a button for counting down may be provided.

  With the above configuration, a unique identification code is transmitted each time a passenger passes from the two pressure-sensitive mats laid on the steps of the stairs 18, and the passenger's boarding / exiting state is detected in the order in which the identification codes are received. The number of passengers getting on and off the sightseeing bus can be automatically counted.

  In the above embodiment, the first transmitter 30 and the second transmitter have a function of continuously transmitting the identification code until the pressure is released when the pressure sensitive mat is stepped on. . Therefore, the determination unit 40 receives the second identification code 34 immediately after receiving the first identification code 28, and immediately after the reception of the first identification code 28 is finished, When reception ends, the number of passengers boarded is counted up. When the first identification code 28 is received immediately after the second identification code 34 is received, and the reception of the first identification code 28 is completed immediately after the reception of the second identification code 34 is completed. The operation of counting down the number of passengers.

  By such an operation, when a passenger steps on the first pressure-sensitive mat 22 and the second pressure-sensitive mat 24 and passes completely, the number of passengers is counted and a reliable count is realized. That is, when the passenger returns without passing through the step completely, the counting is not performed, so that a counting error can be prevented. If the first identification code 28 and the second identification code 34 are transmitted for a short time when the switches 26 and 32 are turned on, the determination process at the end of reception of each code is omitted. I do not care. Simple logic can simplify signal processing.

  The boarding / alighting person counting device 10 of the present invention is suitable for the case where pressure sensitive mats are arranged one by one in adjacent steps of a staircase. For example, even if two pressure sensitive mats are arranged side by side on a flat place, the passenger does not always step on both of them in order. There are people who come again, and there are people who just step on the border. On the other hand, if a mat is placed at a step adjacent to the stairs, the passengers always step on one by one and pass through. Three or more are not necessary. Multiple people will step on the mat, complicating signal processing.

  Some people jump over the steps when the step L of the stairs 18 (FIG. 1) is narrow. In addition, if the step length L of the stairs is too wide, the next passenger's foot gets on the same step. If the width W of the stairs is too wide, counting will be difficult because a plurality of passengers pass side by side or people who pass and pass each other. The step next to the driver of a general sightseeing bus is only about one person wide. In addition, even if you step on it, there is only a size that allows one person's feet to get on. Furthermore, it is difficult for the next person to step on the mat until one person passes through two adjacent steps. For these reasons, the boarding / alighting person counting device 10 of the present invention can be said to be an optimal tool for counting the number of passengers on a sightseeing bus.

  Considering the above conditions, the width W of the stairs 18 shown in FIG. 1 is 1 to 2 times the average person's shoulder width (about 60 cm), and the step length L shown in FIG. It is preferable that it is 1 to 2 times the length (20 cm) from the tiptoe to the heel of a typical person. The pressure sensitive mat is preferably designed to have a size and shape so that the switch 6 or 32 of the pressure sensitive mat 22 or 24 will be stepped on regardless of where the foot is placed. For example, a plurality of switches 26 and 32 may be arranged on the entire surface of the pressure sensitive mats 22 and 24 and all connected in parallel. Also, various known devices such as conductive rubber and piezoelectric elements whose electrical resistance changes when stepped on can be used.

  In the above embodiment, the first pressure-sensitive mat 22 is disposed in the lower step of the stairs, and the second pressure-sensitive mat 24 is disposed in the upper step. Thereby, the determination unit 40 of the receiver 38 normally counts the number of passengers getting on and off. If the second pressure-sensitive mat 24 is disposed in the lower step of the stairs and the first pressure-sensitive mat 22 is disposed in the upper step by mistake, passengers getting on and off are counted in reverse. At that time, it is sufficient to change the arrangement of the mats. The changeover switch 46 switches the operation on the determination unit 40 side, thereby making it unnecessary to change the arrangement of the mat.

  That is, when the changeover switch 46 is operated once, when the determination unit 40 receives the second identification code 34 immediately after receiving the first identification code 28, it counts down the number of passengers boarded and performs the second identification. When the first identification code 28 is received immediately after receiving the code 34, the count logic can be inverted so that the number of passengers is counted up. When the changeover switch 46 is operated again, the original state is restored. This allows you to set without being aware of the mat's positional relationship. As a result, the functions of the passenger count device 10 of the present invention that can be easily removed, cleaned, and attached only when necessary can be fully utilized.

  The first pressure sensitive mat 22 and the second pressure sensitive mat 24 can always be produced in pairs, and the identification code to be transmitted can be fixedly determined. However, in that case, both must be produced separately. For example, if all pressure-sensitive mats are produced according to the same standard, and the identification code to be transmitted is automatically set to the serial number of the pressure-sensitive mat, the first sensor can be selected regardless of which two pressure-sensitive mats are selected. A pair of the pressure mat 22 and the second pressure sensitive mat 24 is obtained. An identification code that can be automatically distinguished can be assigned. The determination unit 40 of the receiver 38 may start processing after storing two types of identification codes at the time of initial setting.

  According to the boarding / alighting person counting device 10 described above, the counter 42 increases or decreases the number of passengers according to the passengers getting on and off, and the result is automatically displayed on the display 44. However, since the driver checks whether or not the determination unit 40 is definitely operating, monitoring the display 44 often reduces the effect of reducing the burden. Therefore, the sound generation unit 50 is provided. When the determination unit 40 counts up and counts down the number of passengers stored in the counter 42, the sound generation unit 50 outputs a sound or sound indicating that. The determination unit 40 may generate sound generation data and supply it to the sound generation unit 50.

  For example, when it counts up, it pronounces “Pippi”, and when it counts down, it sounds “Pippi”. In this way, when the sound is pronounced so as to distinguish between when the count is counted up and when the count is counted down, the driver sees the movement of the passenger 16 and listens to the sound to confirm that the counter 42 is operating normally. it can. Specifically, the driver's burden is sufficiently reduced rather than counting the number of passengers. The passenger 16 also recognizes whether the counter 42 is operating normally and carefully steps on the pressure sensitive mat.

  For example, if there is a sound generation function that reads the number of passengers stored in the counter 42 as it is, it is more reliable. Further, a target value storage unit 52 is provided to store the total number of passengers to be counted. The numerical value may be set by the UD switch 48. Then, when the number of passengers stored in the counter 42 matches the number of passengers stored in the target value storage unit 52, a notification function may be provided for sounding a sound such as “all are ready”. Also in this case, the sound generation may be controlled by the determination unit 40.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the external appearance of the passenger boarding / counting device.
As shown to (a) of the figure, the receiver 38 is accommodated in the compact case, The display 44, the changeover switch 46, the UD switch 48, and the sound production | generation part 50 are arrange | positioned at the operation surface. Place it on a dashboard or rack near the driver. Because it uses radio, it can be anywhere. Movement is also free. Further, as shown in (b) of the figure, the first pressure sensitive mat 22 and the second pressure sensitive mat 24 are both the same size, and each surface 54 is designated with a position to be arranged. Patterns 56 such as various characters, symbols or figures are drawn. The pattern 56 is preferably one that can be distinguished from the upper and lower sides. With this, there is no mistake in arrangement. This pattern may be freely selected according to the environment used.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Boarding / alighting person count apparatus 12 Vehicle 14 Entrance / exit 16 Passenger 18 Stairs 22 1st pressure sensitive mat 24 2nd pressure sensitive mat 26 1st switch 28 1st identification code 30 1st transmitter 32 2nd switch 34 Second identification code 36 Second transmitter 38 Receiver 39 Signal reception unit 40 Determination unit 42 Counter 44 Display 46 Changeover switch 48 UD switch 50 Sound generation unit 52 Target value storage unit 54 Surface 56 Pattern

Claims (8)

Located near the entrance of the vehicle, on the two adjacent steps of the narrow stairs where only one passenger can pass, both are located at the position where the passenger can step on, 1 pressure-sensitive mat and a second pressure-sensitive mat disposed on the upper side,
The first pressure-sensitive mat includes a first switch that operates at the pressure when the pressure-sensitive mat is stepped on, and a first switch that is unique to the first pressure-sensitive mat when the first switch is activated. A first transmitter for transmitting one identification code is provided;
The second pressure sensitive mat includes a second switch that operates at the pressure when the pressure sensitive mat is stepped on, and a second switch that is unique to the second pressure sensitive mat when the second switch is activated. A second transmitter for transmitting the identification code of 2 is provided;
And a receiver disposed at a position away from the first pressure sensitive mat and the second pressure sensitive mat,
The receiver includes a signal receiving unit that receives identification codes transmitted by the first pressure sensitive mat and the second pressure sensitive mat, and the second identification code immediately after receiving the first identification code. When received, the number of passengers boarded is counted up, and when the first identification code is received immediately after receiving the second identification code, the determination unit that counts down the number of passengers and the counted number of passengers are stored. And a display for displaying the number of passengers stored in the counter. The boarding / alighting person counting device according to claim 1,
The first transmitter and the second transmitter continuously transmit the identification code until the pressure is released when the pressure sensitive mat is stepped on,
The determination unit
Boarding when receiving the second identification code immediately after receiving the first identification code and receiving the second identification code immediately after finishing receiving the first identification code; The first identification code is received immediately after receiving the second identification code, and immediately after the reception of the second identification code is completed. A passenger counting device that counts down the number of passengers when reception of a passenger is completed. In the boarding / alighting person counting device according to claim 1 or 2,
When the determination unit receives the second identification code immediately after receiving the first identification code, it counts down the number of passengers boarded, and immediately after receiving the second identification code, the first identification code A boarding / occupant counting device comprising a switch for inverting the counting logic so that the number of passengers is counted up when an identification code is received. In the boarding / alighting person counting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The identification code transmitted by the first pressure sensitive mat and the second pressure sensitive mat each includes a serial number of each pressure sensitive mat. In the boarding / alighting person counting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A boarding / occupant counting device comprising: a sounding unit that outputs a sound or a sound indicating that when the determination unit counts up and counts down the number of passengers stored in the counter. In the boarding / alighting person counting device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A target value storage unit for storing the total number of passengers to be counted is provided, and when the determination unit determines that the number of passengers stored in the counter matches the number of passengers stored in the target storage unit, the pronunciation A boarding / occupant counting device, characterized in that the section outputs a sound or sound indicating that. In the boarding / alighting person counting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A boarding / counter-counting device according to claim 1, wherein characters, symbols, or figures for designating positions to be arranged are drawn on the surfaces of the first pressure-sensitive mat and the second pressure-sensitive mat. The boarding / alighting person counting device according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The width W of the stairs is 1 to 2 times the shoulder width of the average person, and the step length L of the step of the stairs is 1 time of the length m) from the toes of the average person to the heel. The boarding / alighting person counting device characterized in that it is twice or less.

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