JP3728863B2 - Automatic ticket gate - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an automatic ticket gate that controls the passage of people passing through, for example, a railway, an airport, and the like, and more particularly to an automatic ticket gate that smoothly manages a person's traffic state.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Hereinafter, an automatic ticket gate installed in the railway station will be described as an example. This automatic ticket gate forms a ticket gate passage between the ticket gate bodies parallel to the left and right, and a plurality of ticket gates are arranged along the ticket gate. The passage direction and passage state of the passer-by are detected in accordance with the light shielding sequence of the photoelectric detection sensor, and the gate of the ticket gate is controlled to open and close based on the detection information and the ticket information. For example, in the case of a proper passenger who uses a valid ticket, the ticket gate door is kept open until the pass is completed, and the ticket is allowed. In contrast, a passer who uses an invalid ticket or passes a ticket without a ticket As a fraudulent customer, the ticket gate in the direction of travel is closed to restrict traffic.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the case of such a ticket gate control, a person with a baggage detects that the baggage naturally shakes when passing through the ticket gate passage, and that the person traveling in the opposite direction is detected by this movement of the baggage. At this time, the door in the opposite direction to the direction of travel is closed, and the next customer who uses the closed door for this closed door hits the door, his feet are removed, or the door is pulled. There was a risk of hanging, and it was dangerous. In particular, there is a problem that is likely to occur in the case of a shared type automatic ticket gate that permits ticket gates from both directions.
[0004]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic ticket gate that can perform door opening / closing management with high safety suitable for continuous passage by opening and holding a door when detecting backward travel in the direction opposite to the traffic direction.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention according to claim 1 is an automatic ticket gate having doors for restricting the passage of people on the entrance side and the exit side of the passage, the detection means for detecting the passage direction of the person passing through the passage, A direction-of-passage determining means for determining the direction of passage of a person based on the position where the ticket is used, and that when the person passing through the passage reaches the center of the passage, the person passing through reaches the center ; And a storage management means for storing and managing the time data at that time, and the detection means performs a passage in a direction opposite to the passage direction determined by the passage direction determination means within a predetermined time from the time data of the passer. when it is detected, holding the door corresponding to the opposite direction to the open state, the predetermined time out from human of the time data to the traffic, when the detecting means detects the passage of the reverse, or the The detection means If the person to the traffic when the knowledge that it has reached the central portion is not stored in the storage management unit, and characterized in that a door control means for the door corresponding to the opposite direction to the closed state To do.
[0006]
[Action]
According to this invention, the detection means detects the direction of passage of the person passing through the passage, the direction of determination of the person is determined based on the position where the boarding pass is used by the direction of travel determination means, and the storage management means When a person who passes through the passage reaches the central part of the passage, the person who passes through reaches the central part, and stores and manages the time data at that time, and detects passage in the direction opposite to the determined passage direction. On the condition that it is within a predetermined time from the time data stored in the storage management means, the holding means holds the door corresponding to the opposite direction and is stored in the storage management means . When it is outside the predetermined time from the time data, or when there is no stored information indicating that the passerby has reached the center , the door corresponding to the opposite direction is closed.
[0007]
【The invention's effect】
As a result, even when traffic information in the direction opposite to the direction of travel is detected during traffic, the door in the reverse direction is opened if the passerby is within a predetermined time after reaching the center. Since the passage is permitted while being held in a state, the next person who follows the previous person does not accidentally collide with the door, and the door control management with high safety can be performed.
In addition, after a predetermined time has passed since the passing person reached the central part, or before the passing person reaches the central part of the passage, the reverse direction of the reverse illegal passer entering from the opposite side Unauthorized traffic can be prevented by closing the door corresponding to.
[0008]
For example, when a person carrying a baggage passes, even if a person mistakenly detects that the swinging movement of the baggage in the reverse direction is reversed, the next door will continue to pass in order to keep the rear door open and maintain the passage-permitted state. The customer does not hit the door or get caught. In particular, it is possible to perform highly secure ticket gate control management suitable for use when crowded continuous ticket gates are used during rush hours. Further, since the direction of the person's passage is determined with reference to the position where the boarding ticket is used, it is possible to accurately correspond to the person who uses the ticket gate passage.
Also, after a certain amount of time has passed since a person passing in the forward direction has reached the center, or when a passerby who wants to pass in the forward direction tries to pass in the reverse direction, the door corresponding to the reverse direction is closed. As a result, traffic can be restricted as usual and illegal traffic can be prevented.
[0009]
【Example】
An embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show a common type automatic ticket gate 11 that allows one ticket gate passage from both directions, and this automatic ticket gate 11 is located in the ticket gate direction entrance position of the ticket gate body 12 installed in parallel on both sides. A double-opening type entrance door 13 is provided in the doorway, and a double-opening type exit door 14 is provided at the exit position in the ticket gate direction.
[0010]
Furthermore, a ticket slot 15 for inserting a magnetic ticket T1 such as a ticket or a commuter pass, and a communication antenna 16 for wirelessly communicating with a non-contact ticket T2 such as a non-contact board card are provided on the upper surface on the entrance side of the ticket gate body 12. And has a ticket discharge port 17 for discharging a ticket on the upper surface on the exit side. Further, a guidance display 18 is provided on the front face of the ticket gate main body 12 or on the upper surface on the exit side, and guides the ticket judgment result when using the ticket gate and the ticket gate usage guidance to the passerby with characters and arrow symbols.
[0011]
Further, on each inner surface of the ticket gate main body 12 parallel to the left and right, upper traffic detection sensors S1 to S4 and lower traffic detection sensors S5 to S10 are arranged along the ticket gate passage 19 formed therebetween, and used for the ticket gate. It is configured to allow and restrict traffic based on the ticket data and the detection signal of the passer.
[0012]
The above-mentioned upper traffic detection sensors S1 to S4 are provided with a light projector and a light receiver on one side and the other side of the upright frame 20 which have a substantially the same length in the direction of the upper surface passage of the ticket gate body 12 and the other. The lower passage detection sensors S5 to S10 are set so as to detect the upper side, and the light passage and the light receiver are disposed on one side and the other side of the ticket gate main body 12 facing each other, and the passage when the passage passes there. Passers are detected by the light-blocking signal of the person, and the passage direction and state of the person using the ticket gate are accurately detected by the light-blocking order of the passage detection sensors S1 to S10 distributed in the passage direction.
[0013]
FIG. 3 shows a control circuit block diagram of the automatic ticket gate. The CPU 31 controls each circuit device in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 32 and stores the control data in a readable manner in the RAM 33.
[0014]
Each of the traffic detection sensors S1 to S10 allows the ticket gate 19 to pass in both directions, from the normal direction and from the reverse direction, and accurately detect the entry and exit of the passers who have entered the path 19. In addition, it detects that the passerby moves in a certain direction according to the detection order of each traffic detection sensor, and detects an irregular movement direction such as returning backward. In addition, the guidance display 18 displays a ticket gate usage guide when passing so that the passerby can pass smoothly.
[0015]
Further, the internal magnetic ticket processing unit 34 reads the magnetic data of the magnetic ticket T1 inserted into the ticket insertion slot 15 to determine its validity, and when it is determined to be valid, the magnetic data processing, printing process, punching Execute ticket processing operations such as hole formation.
[0016]
The contactless ticket processing unit 35 reads the ticket data of the contactless ticket T2 through the communication antenna 16, determines the validity of the read contactless ticket T2, and determines that the ticket is valid. Record and update data.
[0017]
The entrance door processing unit 36 drives to open and close the entrance door 13 of the ticket gate passage 19 based on the door control signal of the CPU 31, and the outlet door processing unit 37 similarly opens and closes the exit door 14 of the ticket gate passage 19.
[0018]
By the way, in order to ensure safe passage for passers-by, the CPU 31 holds the door corresponding to the opposite direction in the open state when detecting passage in the opposite direction during passage in the predetermined passage direction. It has a function.
[0019]
This is because, for example, when a person carrying a baggage passes, the baggage may shake and erroneously detect as if the person has moved in the direction opposite to the direction of travel. If the door is closed, the next passenger may collide, which is dangerous. In this case, the door behind the passerby is kept open.
[0020]
Therefore, during the passage, the rear door remains open even if a person and baggage are mistakenly detected. There is no risk of hangups, and it is possible to pass traffic for passers-by, and it is particularly suitable for rush hours when the ticket gates are crowded due to continuous ticket gates. On the other hand, in the case of a passer who is not suitable for ticketless passers or ticket gates for invalid tickets, the basic operation of ticket gates is performed by closing the front door and restricting traffic.
[0021]
Further, since the automatic ticket gate 11 permits the ticket gate from both directions, the direction of passage can be accurately specified. This determines, based on the position at which the magnetic ticket T1 is inserted into the ticket insertion slot 15, whether the person is entering from the normal direction or the reverse direction. In this way, the direction of passage can be immediately recognized from the symmetrical positional relationship of the ticket gate main body 12 parallel to the left and right, and at the same time, the correspondence with the person using the ticket gate passage 19 can be accurately taken.
[0022]
Similarly, in the case of the non-contact ticket T2 as well, at the same time as the ticket gate, the communication antenna 16 can be immediately recognized from the position where the communication antenna 16 is used, whether it is the normal direction or the reverse direction, and at the same time, the correspondence with the person passing through the ticket gate 19 Take accurately.
[0023]
The ticket gate control operation of the automatic ticket gate configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At the time of using the ticket gate, when the passerby who has a valid ticket passes in the normal direction, the entrance side traffic detection sensors S1 and S5 detect that the passer has entered the ticket gate passage 19 of the entrance door 13. Confirm (step n1)
At the same time, when the passerby inserts the magnetic ticket T1 into the ticket slot 15, or holds the non-contact ticket T2 over the communication antenna 16 (step n2),
The CPU 31 reads the ticket information of the boarding ticket while detecting and confirming the passing direction and passing state of the passerby (steps n3 to n4),
When the validity of the ticket is determined, the CPU 31 opens the exit door 14 to allow the passer-by to pass, and when the pass is completed, the one ticket gate processing is completed and the ticket gate of the next customer is prepared (steps n5 to n6). ).
[0024]
By the way, when the CPU 31 determines that the passer is a non-ticket or an illegal passer who passes with an invalid ticket, or when detection information is obtained such that the passer returns and interrupts the pass, If the vehicle tries to pass in the normal direction as it is, the exit door 14 is closed to restrict the passage of unauthorized passers (steps n7 to n8).
[0025]
On the other hand, when a passerby who uses the ticket gate enters from the reverse direction, or when detection information is obtained that attempts to pass in the reverse direction in the middle of the pass, the entrance door 13 is held open and the reverse pass is used. The passerby is allowed to pass, and the returner is smoothly evacuated. At this time, even if it is the return information after erroneously detecting a person and a baggage, the entrance door 13 is held open and the passage permitted state is maintained. Therefore, the next customer can use the ticket gate safely without colliding with the entrance door 13 (step n9).
[0026]
Further, the CPU 31 obtains the passing direction depending on the position where the magnetic ticket T1 is inserted into the ticket insertion slot 15 or the position where the non-contact ticket T2 is held over the communication antenna 16, and the number of passing passengers corresponding to this passing direction is determined. It is stored in the RAM 33, and when the passage detection sensors S1 to S10 detect the passage in the direction opposite to the direction stored in the RAM 33, the door corresponding to the opposite direction is set to be opened and held smoothly and smoothly. Can increase the sex.
[0027]
In this case, it is possible to accurately deal with a plurality of persons entering the ticket gate passage 19 continuously, and it is possible to manage door opening / closing with high safety suitable for continuous ticket gate use. Further, such a door opening holding function can be set to operate only during a rush hour when the ticket gate is congested.
[0028]
Next, the ticket gate control operation suitable for the rush time zone having such a door opening holding function will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At the time of using the ticket gate, when the passerby who has a valid ticket passes in the normal direction, the entrance side traffic detection sensors S1 and S5 detect that the passer has entered the ticket gate passage 19 of the entrance door 13. Confirm (step n11)
At the same time, when the passerby inserts the magnetic ticket T1 into the ticket slot 15, or holds the non-contact ticket T2 over the communication antenna 16 (step n12),
The CPU 31 reads the ticket information of the boarding ticket while detecting and confirming the passing state of the passer and determines the validity. When the passer reaches the central part of the ticket gate 19, the CPU 31 determines the safety for the passer. In order to ensure the performance, the data for each passerby is stored and managed in the RAM 33 so that the door is not closed until the pass is completed (steps n13 to n14).
[0029]
When the validity of the ticket is determined, the CPU 31 opens the exit door 14 to allow the passer-by to pass, and when the pass is completed, the one ticket gate processing is completed to prepare for the ticket gate of the next customer (steps n15 to n16). ).
[0030]
By the way, the CPU 31 checks whether the passer is in the normal direction or the reverse direction from the position where the ticket is used, and checks the passing state such that the passer returns in the middle of passing. When such detection information is obtained, the stored information set corresponding to each passer-by stored in the RAM 33 is checked, and the door is set for the effective set time of the stored information set for the purpose of ensuring the traffic safety. To allow traffic. As a result, the passer-by passes safely within the effective set time, and the next customer does not collide with the entrance door (steps n17 to n18).
[0031]
On the other hand, when the stored information is not set, or when the stored information is outside the valid setting time, or when the passerby determines that the passer is an invalid passer who passes without a ticket or an invalid pass, If the vehicle is to pass in the normal direction, the exit door 14 is closed to restrict the passage of unauthorized passers (steps n19 to n20).
[0032]
Further, when an inappropriate passerby who tries to pass in the reverse direction in the course of traffic is detected, it is determined that the ticket gate 19 will be returned, and the entrance door 13 is closed to restrict traffic (step n21).
[0033]
As described above, even if traffic information in the direction opposite to the direction of travel is detected during traffic, the door in the reverse direction is kept open and traffic is allowed. Does not accidentally collide with the door, and safe door control management is possible. For example, even if a person carrying a baggage passes, even if this movement of the baggage is mistakenly detected as a person, the passenger behind the vehicle will pass in order to keep the door behind it open and keep the passage permitted. The next customer does not hit the door or get caught. In particular, it is possible to perform highly safe ticket gate control suitable for continuous ticket gates where the ticket gates are crowded during rush hours. Also, if the direction of the person's passage is determined based on the position at which the ticket of the magnetic ticket or the non-contact ticket is inserted, the direction of entering the ticket gate and the passage through the ticket gate are used. The correspondence with people can be taken accurately.
[0034]
In correspondence between the present invention and the configuration of the above-described embodiment,
The automatic ticket gate of the present invention corresponds to the automatic ticket gate 11 of the embodiment,
Similarly,
The passage corresponds to the ticket gate passage 19,
The doors correspond to the entrance door 13 and the exit door 14,
The detection means corresponds to the upper traffic detection sensors S1 to S4 and the lower traffic detection sensors S5 to S10.
The direction determining means and the door control means correspond to the CPU 31,
The storage management means corresponds to the RAM 33, but the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a side view showing an inner surface of one side of an automatic ticket gate according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the automatic ticket gate according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit of the automatic ticket gate according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a ticket gate control operation of the automatic ticket gate according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing another ticket gate control operation of the automatic ticket gate according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Automatic ticket gate 13 ... Entrance door 14 ... Exit door 15 ... Ticket insertion slot 16 ... Communication antenna 19 ... Ticket gate passage T1 ... Magnetic ticket T2 ... Non-contact ticket S1-S10 ... Traffic detection sensor 31 ... CPU
33 ... RAM

Claims (1)

An automatic ticket gate having doors for restricting the passage of people on the entrance side and the exit side of the passage, and detecting means for detecting the direction of passage of the person passing through the passage;
A direction-of-direction determining means for determining the direction of passage of a person based on the position where the ticket is used;
A storage management means for storing and managing the time data at that time when the person passing the passage reaches the central portion of the passage, and that the passing person has reached the central portion;
Within a predetermined time from the time data of the person to be the way, when the detecting means detects the passage of traffic direction opposite that determined the passing direction setting unit, a door corresponding to the opposite direction to the open state Hold and
When the detecting means detects the reverse direction traffic outside the predetermined time from the time data of the passing person, or when the detecting means detects the reverse direction traffic, An automatic ticket gate comprising door control means for closing the door corresponding to the opposite direction when the storage management means does not store that the center has been reached .

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