JP3422521B2 - Multi ticket card - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a railway, a bus and various events.
Commuter pass, ticket, admission ticket, reserved seat ticket
Multi-ticket card that can be used as a single card
Ticketing machine, checkout machine, automatic ticket gate, reserved seat management device
You. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art
Years, commuting and commuting to longer distances, use multiple transportation
And the transportation side also offers convenience for users.
We have developed various use tickets. But on the other hand
In, ordinary tickets such as railways, buses, commuter passes, coupons, pre
Carry multiple tickets, such as a pay card, and
It is not possible to take out and use tickets that correspond to transportation
It's always annoying. [0003] Also, for those who issue these tickets
Must be issued for each ticket type, and the medium used
After that, it will be discarded, so please prepare a new medium for each ticket issue
There is also a problem that must be done. [0004] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a single card
Reusable multi-ticket that can be used for multiple types of tickets
Card, multi-ticket card issuing machine, checkout machine,
Aims to provide automatic ticket gates and reserved seat management devices
You. [0005] Means for Solving the Problems To achieve the above object,
As shown in the principle diagram of the present invention in FIG.
Card functions and multiple ticket types for train use
Multi ticket card with information, ticket on this multi ticket card
Ticketing machines that store information,
Gate opening and closing control based on information in the calculator and multi-ticket card
Automatic ticket gates will be provided.(Ticketing machine) When purchasing a train ticket and a reserved seat ticket,
Entering ticket information to enter car ticket information and the reserved seat information
And the multi-ticket with the ticket information and the reserved seat information.
Means for storing ticket information to be stored in the card;
Said ticket using the function of the card for payment in the card
And payment means for performing payment processing for purchasing the reserved seat ticket
And is provided. [0006](Automatic ticket gate) From the multi ticket card
Means for reading the designated seat information, and the multi-ticket card
Open the gate based on the ticket information and the reserved seat information in
Gate control means for performing closing control, and the reserved seat information
A means for notifying the device is provided. (Reserved seat management device) Connected to the automatic ticket gate,
Acquire the reserved seat information read by the automatic ticket gate
Designated seat information acquisition means and the designated seat based on the designated seat information
After departure of a train with seats, grasp the occupancy of the seats.
And a seat occupancy management means. (Payment machine) Card for payment in the multi-ticket card
It is configured to perform the overtaking settlement by using the function of. [0007] The operation will be described below with reference to the system configuration example shown in FIG.
You. In the multi-ticket card 1 of the present invention, the ticket information is written
A plurality of ticket information memory areas (fields) 6 that can be written
And one of this ticket information written by the ticketing machine 30
Is recognized as valid by the automatic ticket gate 60,
It is intended to be used as a ticket. (Multi-ticket card) Memory 17 and processor
The card 4, the input unit 11, and the line unit 3 are formed in a card shape.
You. The ticket information issued by the ticket issuing machine 30 is stored in the memory 17.
A plurality of ticket information memory areas 6 stored respectively,
Management information for managing the report memory area 6 is stored.
Control is achieved by the management information memory area 5 and the processor 4.
A read / write control unit 18 to be executed is provided. The management information is stored in the free space of the ticket information memory area 6.
Area information, ticket information selected from multiple ticket information
Ticket), etc., issued from the ticketing machine 30
Information (commuter pass, regular ticket, reserved seat ticket, etc.)
This free space is read by the read / write control unit 18 via
When the ticket is inserted into the automatic ticket gate 60,
The ticket information designated as
Is read and transmitted to the automatic ticket gate 60 via the line section 3.
Then, it is used for gate opening / closing control. [0010] As described above, a ticket, a ticket,
Can issue multiple tickets, such as commuter passes, and issue
Clear the ticket information when the ticket becomes invalid
To record new ticket information in the ticket information memory area 6.
Can be reused. (Ticketing machine) Insert multi-ticket card 1 and enter ticket information
By means, for example, in the case of a commuter pass,
And valid period. As a result, the ticketing machine 30
The read / write control unit manages the management information from the multi-ticket card 1.
The contents (management information) of the memory area 6 are read and a plurality of
Detects a free area in the report memory area 6 and
The written ticket information is written to the empty area via the line unit 3. [0012] Then, after the money processing unit performs the money processing.
The multi-ticket card 1 is discharged. In addition, to issue a new
Equipped with a stacker for storing multi-ticket cards, ticket information
Take out the multi-ticket card from the stacker by inputting
Record ticket information and discharge after receiving the corresponding fee
You. (Checkout machine) Read the ticket information of the inserted multi-ticket card 1
The section or date and time of the ticket information
A predetermined payment process is performed based on the information. (Automatic ticket gate) When multi-ticket card 1 is inserted,
Reads selected ticket information (use ticket) via line unit 3
The ticket processing unit determines whether the read ticket information is valid or invalid.
The gate opening / closing control is performed based on the determination. When bidding,
Post-process the ticket information in the multi-ticket card. (Reserved seat management device) When multi-ticket card 1 is issued, ticket gate
Sometimes, reserved seats are managed by monitoring designated ticket information
I do. As described above, a multi-ticket can be constituted by one card.
It is convenient to carry and can be reused. [0014] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of the multi-ticket card of the present invention will be described.
Here is an example applied to a ticket. [Multi-ticket card] FIG. 2 shows a multi-ticket card structure according to one embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a card data format.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a select screen. The present multi-ticket card 1 (hereinafter referred to as card 1)
One chip in which memory 17 and processor CPU4 are integrated
IC (integrated circuit) 2 and display unit 9 composed of liquid crystal or the like
, An input unit 11 (keyboard), a clock 10, a battery 20,
Line unit 3 (if IC contacts are used, one-chip IC
Is included as one card 1
The display unit 9, the input unit 11, and the line unit 3 are connected to the card 1
Is disposed on a predetermined surface. And this card 1 is 2
It is realized with a thickness of about mm. FIG. 2 shows the configuration inside the card 1.
You. Here, 2 is a one-chip IC, and a processor CPU
4. Electrically erasable and nonvolatile memory 17
Etc. And the memory 17 contains the program
Read / write control unit 18 and display control unit 8
Is stored in the field management section of the data structure (management information).
Information) Management information memory area 5 where 5a is stored, and it
N field information sections (ticket information) 6a are stored
Ticket information memory area (hereinafter referred to as field) 6, and
Credit card, bank card, etc.
An area for storing the card information section 7a is provided. In addition,
In the following description, the field management unit 5a, the field information
Part 6a, card information part 7a, etc. are stored in the card 1.
The data is collectively referred to as card data. Reference numeral 3 denotes a line unit, which comprises, for example, a plurality of contacts.
Is done. In addition, this line unit 3 is a wireless
A non-contact type that performs data communication with an external device may be used.
Reference numeral 9 denotes a display unit, which is composed of, for example, liquid crystal, and here corresponds to three lines.
Display area. Reference numeral 10 denotes a clock, which is indicated by a field information section 6a.
Is used to determine whether the ticket information has expired. 11
Is an input unit for displaying a select screen to be described later and
Select key 12 to select one of multiple tickets in C
Confirm the ticket specified with the key 12, and set it as a use ticket.
Confirmation key 13, scroll the select screen up
Scroll key 14, scroll down the select screen
Shift key pressed with the scroll key 14
-15, Cancel key 16, Power key etc. not shown
Is done. Reference numeral 20 denotes a battery. When power is supplied to the watch 10,
First, power is supplied to the card 1 by pressing the power key.
Display the select screen. Ticketing machine 30, checkout machine 5
0, If Card 1 is inserted into automatic ticket gate 60,
Power is supplied from the device. The selection unit 21 shown in FIG.
It corresponds to the section 11, the read / write control section 18, and the like. Fig. 3 (1)
Shows an example of the data format of the field management unit 5a
, Each of which stores the field management unit 5a
Is management information for managing the field 6 of FIG. This management information is stored in the card 1 as shown in the figure.
Displays the serial number of the card, which is the issue number of the card, and the total number of fields
Number of available fields n
Number of fields used to represent the number of fields, field from the left digit shown
The status of each field 6 is displayed in association with the
Field management information section where a descriptive symbol is entered
Select field representing field NO selected as
Fields that are attached to the field No. and select field No. (Example
(E.g., designated tickets, etc.)
30, R that records the number of insertions into the checkout machine 50 and the automatic ticket gate 60
/ W insertion frequency. The number of R / W insertions determines the life of the memory 17.
If this value has reached the specified number of times,
On the ticket machine 30, a new card 1 which is a copy of the old card is issued.
It is. The description symbols of the field management information section and
For example, in the case of a valid ticket type such as a ticket only once
Is "O", number of coupons, commuter passes, etc.
In the case of “R”, stored flow (in this embodiment,
Restricted amount (as issued as a paid card)
"M" for a ticket type, "N" for an empty field
used. As described above, the field management unit 5a
By reading the field management information section,
Field can be searched and also used
Field NO and its ticket type
You. FIG. 3B shows the data stored in each field 6.
Data format of field information section (ticket information) 6a
The issuer's company identification code (multiple companies
When a ticket is issued, the issuer is identified for payment.
Use), ticket type, number of validity, validity period, amount, section
Information, designated information (reserved seat information), stopover information, boarding station
Information, boarding date information, boarding time information, debit amount information
(Debit amount by credit), incidental designated ticket / square
Ticket field NO (information on tickets using designated tickets,
Or vice versa ticket information link), credit flag (
Withdraw from credit when payment card is insufficient
Drop-off), the number of R / W times, and the like. Of these items, for example, a commuter pass is issued.
If issued, issuer company identification code, ticket type, valid
Items such as period, amount, section information, transit point information, etc. are entered.
For prepaid cards, boarding station information, boarding information
Information, boarding time information, and the like are entered by the automatic ticket gate 60. When a designated ticket is issued, an additional finger
Fixed ticket / ticket (commuter pass) field No.
No. that stores the ticket information or the specified ticket information
Is specified. The code of each item of the field information section 6a is
As an example, the company identification code, ticket type,
The boarding station information is a three-digit alphabet from AAA to ZZZ.
Combination and waypoint information is one place in three-digit alphabet
"/" Is used as a delimiter. The specified information is
Train number is 5 digits, car number is 2 digits, seat number is 2 digits
Number and one digit alphabet, sleeper, green car, individual
The room type is a two-digit alphabet, for example, 0112
5-08-04D-G (4D seat of car No. 8 with train number 01125, green
Car). The card information section 7a shown in FIG.
Credit card information for credit card payments.
Card type, bank card type, etc.
Consists of items such as card information and account information representing certificate numbers, etc.
Is done. In the card 1 having the above structure, the following will be described.
Operations and operations are performed. (1) Card 1 to ticketing machine 30, checkout machine 50, automatic ticket gate 60, etc.
When inserted, the line unit 3 is connected to these external devices,
Power is supplied. (2) When a read command is received from an external device, the read / write
The field control section 18 includes a field management section 5a, a field information section
6a, card information 7a according to the type of the external device
Reads information and sends it to the external device via line unit 3
And receives a write command with data from an external device.
At this time, the data is written to the corresponding memory area. (3) At the time of boarding (when passing through automatic ticket gate 60)
Display the field information section 6a in Card 1 and display the use ticket
select. In this case, the following operation is performed. Press the power key (not shown) to select
Press the key 12 once. As a result, the display control unit 18
Field information part 6a of field NO 01 to 03 (for three lines)
Is edited into the format shown in FIG.
indicate. At this time, place the cursor at the field No. 01
Flashes. Each time one select key 12 is pressed,
The cursor position moves to the position of field No. 02 and 03 in order.
Move. At this time, the number of presses of the select key 12 is counted.
Corresponds to field NO. When the confirmation key 13 is pressed, the display controller 18
Is the details of the field NO indicated by the cursor at that time
The information is displayed as shown in FIG.
Field No. of the select field No. of the field management unit 5a.
Fill in the items. And this field NO ticket is used
It becomes a ticket. If the confirmation key 13 is pressed by mistake,
Pressing the erase key displays the original screen of Fig. 4 (1),
And the select field NO is cleared. Note that three lines
If there is more than one minute of card data,
Since the mark is displayed, when the scroll key 14 is pressed,
Scroll up one line at a time,
Is displayed. Shift down to scroll down
The key 15 and the scroll key 14 are pressed simultaneously. Further, information such as a designated ticket is stored in the detailed information.
The attached field NO is displayed.
By moving the cursor to the field NO, its contents
Can be displayed. As described above, the ticket held in the card 1
You can confirm it and specify the ticket
Can be When the power is turned on, the display
The control unit 8 refers to the clock 10 and checks for expired tickets.
If it is, the field NO, ticket type, and other information are displayed.
And warn. In addition, the amount is “0” when using prepaid
When it becomes, it displays the information and warns. [Ticket Issuing Machine] FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of a ticket issuing machine, and FIG.
Ticket machine operation (Part 1) flowchart, FIG. 7 shows ticketing machine operation
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the operation (No. 2), and FIG.
3) Flowchart diagram, FIG. 9 shows ticketing machine operation (No. 4)
FIG. 10 is a flow chart, and FIG.
It is a chart figure. In the present embodiment, the inserted card 1
Repaid card use, coupon use, commuter pass use, regular ride
Function to write ticket information for use of car ticket, use of designated ticket
(Ticketing function) and the function to issue a new card 1
A ticket issuing machine will be described. In this ticket issuing machine, the fee payment is made in cash.
In addition to handling, credit and bank accounts can be used,
As shown in FIG.
Strike 82, connected to the bank host 83 and
It is connected to the reserved seat management device 80 for issuing. In the ticket issuing machine 30 shown in FIG.
The card controller inserts the card 1 inserted into the card slot 42
Read / write control is performed for this. 32 is an input guide,
In the field information section 6 of the inserted card 1 as shown in FIG.
If there is a vacancy, use it while displaying the guidance screen on the display unit 36
To operate the keyboard 37 and input ticket information.
To purchase. Numeral 34 denotes a ticketing processing unit which converts the inputted ticket information.
Edit to card 1 data format and write to card 1
Embed. At this time, the field management unit 5a of the card 1
Update the contents. 44 is a memory, read from card 1
Card data that has been removed and written
Data for each company (used to settle sales for each company)
) Is stored. 36 is a display unit for displaying input guidance
U. Reference numeral 37 denotes a keyboard, for example, on a display screen.
It is composed of formed touch keys and the like. 40 is cash handling equipment
In the case of cash payment of the fee, it handles cash. 41
Is the cash processing department, and if cash payment is specified, cash
Controls the handling device 40 to receive the fee, and
If a bank card is used, the host 81
Notify the contents, charge, etc. of the card information section 7a of C1 and debit
And perform the processing. Numeral 38 denotes a card issuing unit for newly issuing a card 1.
And the number of times of reading / writing of inserted card 1
When the limit is reached, a new card is
And issues a new card 1. Reference numeral 45 denotes a line control unit.
Data is exchanged with the strike 81. 31 is the processor
The CPU controls each unit in the ticket issuing machine 30. Development of the above configuration
The ticketing machine 30 performs the following ticketing processing. FIG. 6 to FIG.
First, the input guide unit 32 of the ticket issuing machine 30 displays an initial screen
Display a usage selection display screen as shown in Fig. 11 (1).
It is displayed on the unit 36. Figures 11 and 12 show commuter pass purchases
Is shown, but it can be used with other ticket types.
Screens are shared. (1) Insert the card into the card slot 42 of the
When the card 1 is inserted, the read / write control unit 35
2, the field management unit 5a of the card 1 and the field information
The notification section 6a and the card information section 7a are read and stored in the memory 44.
You. In the following description, the processing target is the data in the memory 44.
Data on the card 1 after all processing.
Data to be sent. In addition, for each process,
It is of course possible to exchange the corresponding card data.
It is a theory. The input guide section 32 is a field management section 5a.
From the field management information section to the field information section
6 to determine whether there is a vacancy (description symbol "N"), (2) If there is no space, display no use field,
The card 1 is ejected. (3) If available, select a menu from the usage selection screen.
Let (Selection of use of prepaid function) FIG.
See (9) (4) When the use of the prepaid function is selected, the usage amount is displayed
And let them choose. Then, as shown in Fig. 11 (4), payment
A method selection screen is displayed, and the user is allowed to select a payment method. (5) When cash payment is selected, the screen shown in Fig. 11 (6)
The usage amount is displayed, and the cash processing unit 41 opens the cash input port 43.
Punch and let cash in. If you need change at this time
Release money. (6) Payment by credit or from bank account
When the withdrawal is selected, the contents of the card information section 7a are read.
The card information section 7a shown in FIG.
Search for If not, see Figure 13.
The registration screen shown in Fig. 13 is displayed.
Move on to First, the screen shown in FIG.
(Issued card name, etc.). Screen of Fig. 13 (1)
If there is no card to use in the
Thus, the next card type is displayed and can be selected. Continued
As shown in Fig. 13 (3), the amount of prepaid
If you run short, you can choose whether to use credit
You. If you choose to use credits, field information
The credit flag is set on the unit 6a. As described above, the card information section 7a is registered.
The money processing unit 41 notifies the host 81 of the transaction information and
Perform the cleaning process. (7) When the above payment processing is completed, the ticketing processing unit 34
+1 is added to the number of used fields of the field management unit 5a and written
In the field management information section corresponding to the
Fill in “M” (Money Restriction Denomination) (8) In the corresponding item of the field information section 6a,
Company identification code set in the ticket machine memory
Ticket type code corresponding to the id card, the selected gold
Fill in the amount. Thereby, the read / write control unit 35
Is filled in via the line section 33, the filled-in field management section 5
a, Send updated field information section 6a to card 1
The read / write control unit 18 of the card 1
New fee received in the empty field 6 specified by
Write the field information section 6a and update the field management section 5a
You. (9) After writing the above card data to Card 1,
And release the transaction 1 and store the transaction amount for each company in the memory 44
Terminate the prepaid card issuance. As described above, a predetermined amount of pre-paid
Paid card was issued. (Designated ticket reservation) Fig. 7 (10)-(18) (10) In Fig. 11 (1), when the designated reservation is selected, the input guidance
The unit 32 displays the train selection drawing for the designated date and time,
Select a designated ticket. (11) As a result, the ticketing processing unit 34
First, it makes an inquiry to the reserved seat management device 80. (12) At this time, if the desired train is
Perform and display alternative trains. In the case of alternative rejection,
The code 1 is returned (17), and the process ends. (13) When the reservation is made, the prepaid card mentioned above
Cash payment processing, or credit, as at issue
Payment processing is performed. In this case, the field
The credit flag of the information section 6a is not set. (14) Subsequently, the ticketing processing unit 34
Add +1 to the number of used fields and add it to the field management information section
Enter “O” (one-time valid ticket type). (15) Then, the company information is stored in the field information section 6a of the empty area.
Identification code, ticket type code, validity period, specified information (day
Time, train number, reserved seat number, etc.). (16) Then, search and specify the other field information section 6a
Check if there is a ticket corresponding to the ticket, and if there is a ticket,
Display available tickets on the card and use the designated ticket
Select a ticket. This stores the designated ticket information
Field of the ticket selected in the field information section 6a
After filling in the ancillary ticket field NO corresponding to
Send these card data to C1 and issue the designated ticket
And updates the field management unit 5a. (17) Then, Card 1 is ejected, and the amount of money for each company is
Is stored in the memory 44. (18) If there is no ticket, the designated ticket information is
After writing to C1, the amount of each company is stored in the memory 44.
To terminate the issuance. As described above, the designated ticket is issued in Card 1.
Was. (Use of coupon) See Fig. 8 (20)-(24) (20) If coupon use is selected, select a section, Fri
Display amount, period of use, number of times available and select each
Let it. Here, one example of section selection is shown in FIGS. 12 (1) to 12 (4).
Show. Although this figure is shown for commuter passes,
The choice between is similar and is quoted. This figure also shows the station
If you specify a drop-off station by specifying
Done. In FIG. 12 (1), the range to be used is specified. this
After the range is specified, FIG. 12 (2) is displayed. here,
The case where the line name designation input is pressed is shown in FIGS. 12 (3) and (4).
When the station code input or the Japanese syllabary selection is pressed,
Numeric keys and Japanese syllabary keys are displayed respectively,
Enter the station or station name. In the case of specifying the line name, the line name specified in FIG.
The line name of the range is displayed, and when the line name is specified,
Since each station name is displayed, specify the station name. Same as the getting off station
On the same screen. (21) When the coupon designation in (20) is completed, cash processing
Part 41 performs payment processing by cash or credit, (22) The ticketing processing unit 34 uses the field management unit 5a
Field number is incremented by 1, and “R” is written in the field management information section.
And enter the company identification information in the field information section 6a of the empty area.
Report, ticket type code, validity period, section, validity count, transit point
And so on. (23) Then, search the other field information section 6a and specify
If a ticket has been issued, the available ride in Card 1
Ticket, here, the field information section 6a with the coupon
Is written in the field information section 6a of the designated ticket. Soshi
The card data is transmitted to Card 1 and written.
I will be absorbed. (24) After that, release Card 1 and store the amount of money for each company
44, and the issuing process ends. As described above, a coupon is issued in the card 1.
Was. (Commuter pass issuance) See Figures 9 (25)-(32), Figures 11 and 12.
(25) When the commuter pass is selected, the input guide section 32
Searches the field information section 6a and has already issued a commuter pass
If the content has been
A part is displayed and the user is asked to select whether to continue. (26) If continuation is selected, the continuation flag set in memory 44
Turn on, (27) As shown in Fig. 11 (3), the usage period is displayed and
You. (28) Then, as shown in Fig. 11 (4), the payment method is
Lets you choose between gold and credit payments. cash
After selecting payment, display commuter pass information and confirm the details
In the case of NG pressing, the continuation flag is referred to. (29) If the continuation flag is off, is it a new purchase?
Therefore, the guidance display as shown in FIGS.
Selection, stopover, and usage period, and the continuation flag is
In the case of, the usage period selection is modified. In the case of a new issuance, the above processing (25)
Proceed to process (29), and select a section in the guidance display according to FIG.
Let it. Then, the confirmation screen is displayed again and the confirmation is OK
Then, cash payment processing is performed. When a credit is selected,
After the confirmation process, the credit payment process is performed.
U. (30) Thereafter, the ticketing processing unit 34 increases the number of used fields by +1.
In the field management information section, enter "R"
Type), and then (31) In the field information section 6a, the company identification code and ticket
Enter the type code, validity period, section, transit point, etc.
After writing to C1, (32) Eject Card 1 and store the amount per company in memory 44
To end the issue. As described above, the commuter pass is issued in the card 1.
Was. (Usual ticket use) See Fig. 10 (33)-(38) (33) Select section, stopover, start date (34) Make payment by cash or credit, (35) After increasing the number of fields by 1, the field management unit 5a
Enter “O” (one-time valid ticket type) in (36) Company ID code and ticket type in the corresponding field information section 6a
Enter the other code, valid period, section, transit point, etc. (36) If there is a designated ticket in other field information section 6a, use it
Display available tickets and select a ticket that uses the designated ticket
The field information section 6a of the ticket
Field NO in the field information section 6a of the designated ticket.
Fill in the field NO. And those card data
After writing to card 1, (37) Eject the card and store the amount for each company in the memory.
To terminate the issuance. As described above, a normal ticket is issued in the card 1.
Was executed. As described above, multiple fields are stored in the memory 17.
6 to store ticket information in each field.
With this, multiple tickets can be issued on one card so that they can be identified.
be able to. [Automatic Ticket Gate] FIG. 14 shows one embodiment of the automatic ticket gate.
Configuration diagram of the example, FIG. 15 shows the operation of the automatic ticket gate (Part 1)
Chart, Figure 16 shows the automatic ticket gate operation (part 2) flow chart
Figure 17 shows the operation of the automatic ticket gate (Part 3).
And Fig. 18 is a flowchart of the automatic ticket gate operation (4)
FIG. The automatic ticket gate 60 shown in FIG.
Card 1 issued by machine 30 and selected as a use ticket
The validity / invalidity of the field information section 6a in the
It controls opening and closing, and also manages designated tickets.
Connected to the reserved seat management device 80 and the prepaid amount
Is connected to the host 81 to perform the shortage processing. In FIG. 14, reference numeral 75 denotes a memory, information on own station,
In the case of a ticket gate that can be switched between bidding and bidding
Bid / Bid direction data, file read from card 1
Field management section 5a, field information section 6a, card information section 7a
Is stored. 63 is a direction control unit.
Bidding / ticketing direction set by switch not shown
The data is stored in the memory 75. Reference numeral 62 denotes a gate control unit which reads the car
The validity of the inserted card 1 from the data
The gate 66 is opened and closed. 64 is a gate opening / closing mechanism.
The opening / closing control of the port 66 is performed. 66 is a gate. Reference numeral 68 denotes a display unit, which is located near the card outlet 73.
It is provided to provide guidance for ticket gates. 70 is a transport control unit,
The card 1 inserted in the card insertion slot 72 is transported, and the transport path is
Data transfer by temporarily stopping at the position of the line section 65 of 7
After that, the sheet is conveyed to the card ejection port 73. 65 is the line section
And is arranged on the transport path, and between the line section 3 of the card 1
Exchange data. 7 1 is the transport path,
Transport. Note that the line section 3 and the line section 65 of the card 1 are connected.
In the case of a dot, at the position where the card 1 stops at the transport path 71,
A connection mechanism is provided so that the corresponding contacts can be connected.
You. Reference numeral 67 denotes a read / write control unit.
Read control and write control of the card data
Do. 69 is a line control unit, reserved seat management device 80, host 81
Exchanges data with other devices. In the automatic ticket gate 60 having the above structure, the card
The operation when 1 is inserted into the card slot 72 is described below.
I will tell. (When riding) See Figs. 15 and 16 The user must first select the select key 12 and the confirmation key 13 of the card 1.
, And use the ticket according to the contents displayed on the display unit 9.
(Select field NO). This selected
Card 1 inserted into the card slot 72 of the automatic ticket gate 60
insert. (1) The inserted card 1 is connected to the line by the transport control unit 70.
Transported to the position of section 65, the field management section 5a,
Field information section 6a, ticket gate flag 19, etc. are read and stored in memory 75
Is stored in The gate control unit 62 first controls the field tube
Reads the select field NO of the
Turn on / off ticket gate flag with reference to field information section 6a
Verify status. (2) Direction control of automatic ticket gate 60 is in the direction of boarding (bidding direction)
Yes, and the ticket gate flag is off, this card 1
Use is determined to be normal. At this time, the direction of the automatic ticket gate 60
Gate 66 is closed if is set in the exit direction (ticketing)
An alarm occurs and the card 1 is automatically turned on.
Store in a removable storage box provided within 60. to this
Accordingly, a clerk is called to perform necessary actions. What
If the ticket gate flag is on, it indicates that you are riding.
In the case of, the gate 66 is closed and the alarm is sounded. (4) If the automatic ticket gate 60 is set to the boarding direction,
The controller 62 first determines the ticket type, and when the ticket type is a commuter pass,
Indicates whether the vehicle is within the validity period,
Determine if the ground is correct, (5) If all are normal, open gate 66
After recording the ticket gate flag on Card 1, the card is discharged.
Discharge to exit 73. (6) If the validity period is determined to be outside the section, use gate 66
With alarm closed, alarm is generated and card 1 is ejected
You. In addition, when the gate is closed and the gate is opened,
"Please wait", "Please take out the card
"Please" on the display unit 68. (7) If the ticket type is a coupon ticket, the validity period and the number of times
Numbers, sections and stops are checked. (8) If everything is normal, search for the attached ticket
If there is fixed ticket information, the designated ticket information will be used as the boarding schedule information,
It is transmitted to the reserved seat management device 80. (9) Subsequently, the number of valid times of the field information management unit is decremented by one, (10) Open Gate 66 and use ticket field information
Turn on the ticket gate flag of the section 6a and eject the card 1. (11) When the ticket type is a regular ticket,
Outside, the same processing as in the case of the above-mentioned coupon is performed. (12) When using a prepaid card, a fixed amount, such as
After deducting the minimum section fee X, (13) Boarding station information and boarding in the field information section 6a of Card 1
Fill in car date and time information, open gate 66, and check ticket gate
Then, the card 1 is ejected. The above constant
The reason for debiting money is, for example,
Use at least if the minimum section fee is available as the balance
It is to be able to. (When getting off) See FIGS. 17 and 18. (14) Based on select field NO of field management section 5a
Next, the on / off of the ticket gate flag is verified. This ticket gate
The lag is on, and the ticket setting direction is the boarding direction (bid)
In the case of, because the selection of the ticket gate to go out is wrong,
With the gate 66 closed, the alarm sounds and the card
Store 1 and wait for treatment. Note that the ticket gate flag is off.
In the case of フ, it is determined that the vehicle is an illegal ride (such as a
Close 66, sound the alarm and save Card 1. (15) The ticket gate flag is on and the setting direction of the ticket gate gets off
In the case of, it is assumed that the vehicle gets off normally and the ticket type is determined. When the ticket type is a commuter pass, it depends on the section, period, etc.
Determine whether it is appropriate to get off at this station, (16) If valid, open gate 66 and
Turn off ticket gate flag in field information section 6a and release card 1
I do. (17) If improper, close gate 66 and alarm
Sound and release the card. (18) If the ticket type is a coupon ticket or a ticket, the section, via
Check the location, validity period, etc., and if getting off at this station is appropriate
If (19) Applicable field management information section of field management section 5a
(If there is a designated ticket, its accompanying fields)
Fill in “N” (if the number of valid tickets is 0 for coupon tickets)
You. (20) Then, open Gate 66 and turn on the ticket gate flag.
To eject the card 1. (21) If using a prepaid card, the boarding station and stopover
Read, (22) Calculate rate Y from own station information and calculate Z = YX
I do. (24) If the balance of the prepaid card is insufficient,
See the set flag, (24) If the credit flag is on, the card information section 7a
The shortage is sent to the host 81 and the shortage is deducted. (26) When the credit flag is off, close the gate.
And sound an alarm, eject Card 1, and
Wait for treatment. In the case where none of the ticket types can be determined
Closes the gate, sounds the alarm, the card
Release 1. As mentioned above, the ticket issued to Card 1
The information can be made to enter and exit as a valid ticket. [Accounting machine] See FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. 19 is a block diagram of one embodiment of a checkout machine, and FIG.
FIG. FIG. 19 shows that a normal ticket, a designated ticket, etc. can be refunded.
The example of the structure of the checkout machine 50 that refunds the available ticket types
As shown, 51 is a processor that controls each part of the checkout machine.
A CPU 52 is an input guide unit for performing a settlement operation, 53
Is a line for exchanging data with the inserted card 1.
Department, 54 is a payment processing section, 55 is a host 81, a designated ticket management device 80
Line control unit that communicates with, 56 is a memory, 57 is a touch key
Keyboard consisting of etc., 58 is a display unit, 59 is cash handling
Equipment, 60 is a cash processing to settle with cash or credit
Reference numeral 46 denotes a card slot, and 47 denotes a cash outlet. The following payment processing is performed by the payment machine 50 having the above configuration.
Is performed. Multi-ticket card users will receive a refund
To select the field information section 6a to be settled in Card 1.
Select the account using the key 12 and insert the card into the checkout machine 50
Insert into mouth 46. (1) The settlement processing unit 54 reads the select field NO,
From the contents of the corresponding field information section 6a, the ticket to be settled
Determine the species. (2) If the ticket type is a ticket, read the section, validity period, etc.
Refund, if refundable, less fees
The price is displayed on the display unit 58. This allows the user
When the confirmation button is pressed, the settlement processing unit 54
Instruct cash processing unit to return cash and release cash, in memory 56
After entering the amount in the company information, (3) Eject Card 1. (4) When refund is not possible due to section, expiration date, etc.
Indicates that, if the ticket is invalid, the field information
After clearing the section 6a, the card 1 is released. (5) If the payment is for a designated ticket, if it is within the validity period,
Send the specified information to the host and pay according to the validity period and section, etc.
After deciding the refund amount, refund will be made, and
After entering the amount, the card 1 is ejected. (6) In this case, if refund is not possible, indicate so
Then, the card 1 is ejected. In the case of a ticket purchased by credit
Informs host 81 of the refund amount and cash refund
Is not performed. Refunds will also be made for coupons
Absent. Although the refund has been described above,
The settlement can be performed in the same manner. In this case,
Set your own station information in the computer 50, and get on or off the station
Calculate the amount based on the predetermined route from
Issues a receipt that can be bid. The ticket issuing machine 30 and the settlement machine 50 have the same function.
Since there are many parts, a common device can be used. (Designated ticket management device) The designated ticket management device 80 shown in FIG.
Designation of all trains with fixed seats after launch
If you have vacant seats with seat information and notice from ticketing machine 30
Give reservation permission, if not, specify information before and after the designated train
Notify as a substitute train. Up to this point, the functions are substantially the same as those of the conventional one.
However, the reserved seat management device 80 does not
When pass 1 passes through the automatic ticket gate 60, the automatic ticket gate 60
This information will be notified as ride schedule information.
Manages vacant seats that are reserved but not used, and departs
It manages the vacant seats at the back, and makes it possible to sell at the station on the way. As described above, the multi-ticket card 1 of the present invention
Can be realized by an IC card with a display function and a selection function.
The ticketing machine and the fine
One card by using a computer and an automatic ticket gate
Can be used as a multi-ticket. In the above, the ticket has been described.
Includes tickets to the venue where the event is held
it can. [0076] As described above, the multi-ticket of the present invention is used.
By using a card, users can carry multiple tickets
Media section because it does not need to be
Reduction in ticketing costs can be achieved, and ticket gate efficiency
Has the effect of preventing traffic, unauthorized riding and entry
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a principle diagram of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a multi-ticket card of one embodiment; FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a card data format; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a select screen; 5 is a block diagram of one embodiment of a ticket issuing machine [FIG. 6] Flow chart of ticket issuing machine operation (No. 1) [FIG. 7] Flow chart of ticket issuing machine operation (No. 2) [FIG. 8] Ticket issuing machine operation (3) Flowchart diagram [Fig. 9] Ticketing machine operation (No. 4) flowchart diagram [Fig. 10] Ticketing machine operation (No. 5) flowchart diagram [Fig. 11] Diagram showing an example of commuter ticket purchase (continuation) operation [Fig. 12] Commuter ticket purchase (New) Diagram showing an operation example [FIG. 13] Diagram showing the case of credit payment [FIG. 14] Configuration diagram of an embodiment of an automatic ticket gate [FIG. 15] Flow chart of automatic ticket gate operation (1) [FIG. 16] ] Automatic ticket gate operation (part 2) -Chart diagram [Figure 17] Automatic ticket gate operation (part 3) flowchart [Figure 18] Automatic ticket gate operation (part 4) flowchart [Figure 19] Configuration diagram of one embodiment of a checkout machine [Figure 20] Checkout machine operation Flowchart diagram [Description of symbols] 1 Multi-ticket card, card 2 1-chip IC 3 Line section 4 Processor CPU 5 Management information memory area 5a Field management section 6 Ticket information memory area 6a Field information section 7a Card information section 8 Display control section 9 Display section 10 Clock 11 Input section 12 Select key 13 Confirm key 14 Scroll key 15 Shift key 16 Cancel key 17 Memory 18 Read /
Write control unit 20 Battery 21 Selection unit 30 Ticketing machine 31 Processor CPU 32 Input guide unit 33 Line unit 34 Ticketing processing unit 35 Read /
Light control unit 36 Display unit 37 Keyboard 38 Card issuing unit 39 Stacker 40 Cash handling unit 41 Cash handling unit 42 Card slot 43 Cash slot 44 Memory 45 Line control unit 46 Card slot 47 Cash outlet 48 Cash handling unit 50 Settlement Machine 51 Processor CPU 52 Input guide unit 53 Line unit 54 Settlement processing unit 55 Line control unit 56 Memory 57 Keyboard 58 Display unit 59 Cash handling unit 60 Automatic ticket gate 61 Processor CPU 62 Gate control unit 63 Direction control unit 64 Gate opening / closing mechanism 65 Line 66 Gate 67 Lead /
Light control unit 68 Display unit 69 Line control unit 70 Transport control unit 71 Transport path 72 Card insertion slot 73 Card exit 80 Reserved seat management device 81 Host 82 Credit company host 83 Bank host

──────────────────────────────────────────────────の Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification code FI G06K 19/07 G07B 11/02 G07B 11/02 15/00 J 15/00 G06K 19/00 N (56) References JP JP-A-1-259483 (JP, A) JP-A-63-48089 (JP, A) JP-A-1-291397 (JP, A) JP-A-2-35588 (JP, A) A) JP-A-4-42390 (JP, A) JP-A-5-28335 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) G07B 1/00-15/00

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(57) [Claims] [Claim 1] Card functions for various payments and trains
Multi-ticket card with information on multiple ticket types for use of a ticket
Used, the ticket information you at the time of ticket and reserved seat ticket purchase of train
Ticket information input means for inputting the reserved seat information and the multi-ticket card
Ticket information storage means to be stored in the multi-ticket card and a function of a card for payment in the multi-ticket card.
Payment process for purchasing the ticket and the reserved seat ticket.
And issuing machine comprising a means of payment to perform, the, means for reading the designated seat information from the multi-ticket card
And the ticket information and the designated seat information in the multi-ticket card.
Gate control means for controlling the opening and closing of the gate based on the information, and means for notifying the designated seat information to a higher-level device, and an automatic ticket gate connected to the automatic ticket gate, read by the automatic ticket gate Acquisition of reserved seat information
Means for acquiring designated seat information, and after departure of a train having the designated seat based on the designated seat information
Occupancy management that allows the user to know the seat occupancy
Means for managing a reserved seat provided with a function of a card for payment in the multi-ticket card.
Multi-ticket card system which is characterized and checkout machine to perform a stomach riding past settlement, in that it consists of.