JP4084063B2 - Wireless card system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a card holder and a wireless card system in a wireless card system such as an automatic ticket gate system using a wireless card in transportation or the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, in the railway industry, for the purpose of labor saving of ticket gates, it is provided at entrances and exits of facilities such as railways, and when passengers using the facilities enter or exit the facilities or change facilities There is an automatic ticket checker that takes in and inspects a ticket carried by a passenger and permits the passage of the passenger if the ticket is appropriate, and blocks the passage of the user if the ticket is inappropriate.
[0003]
This automatic ticket gate reads the magnetic information (for example, entrance station and valid fee) recorded on one side (back side) of the ticket entered by the passenger at the time of entry, departure or transfer, Based on the read information, permission or blocking of the passage of the passenger is determined, and the boarding ticket is discharged after performing a predetermined process such as a printing process on the boarding ticket.
[0004]
In addition, a non-contact type 1C card (hereinafter referred to as a wireless card) is used to hold a wireless card over a wireless card compatible reader / writer provided in the automatic ticket checker without inserting a ticket into the automatic ticket checker. There are also wireless automatic ticket gates that can read and write information.
[0005]
The main purpose of automatic ticket gates is to save the ticket gates. By guiding customers to the ticket gates of stations, etc., it is possible to make a smooth flow of passengers by quickly determining whether tickets are successful or not. In particular, the wireless card is overwhelmingly advantageous in terms of data capacity / processing capacity of the processor, etc., compared with the magnetic ticket. ing.
[0006]
However, at present, an automatic ticket gate that can use a wireless card is used for entering and exiting the facility. When the wireless card is placed over the wireless card compatible read / write unit of the automatic ticket gate, as shown above, Passage determination is made, and the passability state is communicated to the user by the judgment sound from the speaker provided in the automatic ticket gate and the light of the optical part provided in the read / write unit.
[0007]
In this case, for example, as a problem in a healthy person,
-The light emitting part may be small and difficult to see, or the light emission may be difficult to see due to reflection from the ceiling or sunlight.
・ Sounds may be difficult to hear when crowded or when the user is using a headphone stereo or radio.
As a challenge for disabled people,
・ A disabled person who cannot hear the eyes or ears cannot use a wireless card.
There is a problem.
[0008]
As a solution, there is also an idea that the card medium itself is vibrated to inform the customer of whether or not the traffic state is possible. However, if the card medium itself is vibrated, there is a drawback that the currently popular wireless card cannot be used as it is, and it is necessary to recreate a new standard.
[0009]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention is an automatic ticket gate system capable of entering and exiting with a wireless card, and allows a healthy person and a handicapped person with impaired eyes or ears to confirm entry and exit with a wireless card, and is currently widely used. The purpose is to be able to use the card as it is without changing the standard.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The card holder in the wireless card system of the present invention is a wireless card system that performs a ticket gate process by wireless communication between an automatic ticket gate and a wireless card, and the card holder in which the wireless card is loaded includes the automatic ticket gate and the wireless card. When the ticket gate process is performed by wireless communication, it has a vibration function that vibrates according to the quality of the ticket gate process.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of a wireless card (wireless recording medium, wireless ticket) A of the present invention.
This wireless card A is an ordinary ticket, commuter pass, money ticket, number-of-pass ticket, etc. used in transportation such as railways, and is formed in the same size as a credit card.
[0012]
As shown in FIG. 1, the wireless card A is formed by a communication antenna 2 and an IC chip 3 provided in the card body 1.
The IC chip 3 includes a CPU 11 that performs overall control, a control program for the CPU 11, a commuter pass information and ticket balance information as ticket gate information, an ID number (a unique number at the time of card issuance), and the like. The communication control unit 13 transmits and receives various information to and from the automatic ticket checker 41 or the card holder B, which will be described later, using the communication antenna 2, the power supply unit 14 that generates power by the received wave of the communication antenna 2, and the like. ing.
[0013]
The card holder B accommodates the wireless card A as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the card holder B includes a battery 21, a power switch 22 for turning on / off the power supply from the battery 21, an IC chip 23, a communication antenna 24, It is formed by the vibration part 25.
[0014]
The IC chip 23 includes a CPU 26 that performs overall control, a control program for the CPU 26, a memory unit 27 that records an ID number of the loaded wireless card A, and an automatic ticket gate 41 (described later) using the communication antenna 24. A communication control unit 28 that transmits and receives various information to and from the wireless card A, a drive circuit 29 that drives the vibration unit 25, and the like.
The power switch 22 is turned on and off by an on / off section provided on the side of the main body base 20.
[0015]
FIG. 4 schematically shows an external configuration of an entrance (exit) automatic ticket gate capable of processing the wireless card A. The automatic ticket gate 41 is usually installed as a set of two at a ticket gate of a station, and a passage through which a passerby passes is formed between the two.
[0016]
An antenna (not shown) for transmitting / receiving ticket information and the like to / from a wireless card A carried by a passer and equipped with a function of transmitting / receiving by wireless communication is incorporated in one end of the upper surface of the automatic ticket gate main body 42. A wireless card reader / writer 43 is provided.
[0017]
On the main body 42, there is provided a guidance display unit 44 constituted by a plasma display for providing guidance to passersby and station staff.
In addition, doors 45 and 45 that can be opened and closed to control the passage of passersby are respectively provided at both ends of the side surface on the passage side of the main body 42, and the doors 45 and 45 are based on the determination result of the passage. Is controlled to open and close.
[0018]
A plurality of optical detectors (not shown) serving as passer-by detection means are provided on the side surfaces of the main body 42 on the side of each passage.
FIG. 5 shows the configuration of the control system of the automatic ticket gate 41 configured as described above. That is, the control system includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 51 that controls the entire automatic ticket gate 41, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 52 that stores a control program of the CPU 51, and the wireless card A. RAM (Random Access Memory) 53 as storage means for storing read information and information as a buffer for a control program, and the boarding station where the use of the wireless card A is started (or corresponding to the boarding station) A fare memory 54 storing fare information corresponding to the boarding station code), a display control circuit 55 for controlling the guide display unit 44, a door control circuit 57 for controlling a door opening / closing mechanism 56 for driving the door 45, A human detector control circuit 58 for detecting a passing situation of a passer based on each detection output of the detector, the wireless Over de writer 43, and, and a like transmission control circuit 60 which performs transmission of information between the host computer (head office computer) 59 as a host apparatus (he not is shown) for controlling the apparatus.
[0019]
Next, processing when the wireless card A is loaded into the card holder B in the configuration as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
First, the wireless card A is set in the card holder B (ST1). Then, the power switch 22 of the card holder B is turned on (ST2). Thereby, the electric power of the battery 21 is supplied to the IC chip 23 (ST3). With this power supply, the CPU 26 in the IC chip 23 generates an ID number transmission request to the wireless card A by the control program recorded in the memory unit 27, and the communication antenna 24 via the communication control unit 28 Transmit to the wireless card A (ST4). By transmitting this transmission request, the wireless card A is supplied with power from the power supply unit 14 to the IC chip 3 (ST5). Thereby, the CPU 11 in the IC chip 3 reads the ID number recorded in the memory unit 12 in response to the transmission request of the ID number from the card holder B (ST6), and the communication antenna 2 through the communication control unit 13 Transmit to the card holder B (ST7).
[0020]
Thereby, when the ID number from the wireless card A is correctly transmitted (ST8), the CPU 26 of the card holder B registers the ID number in the memory unit 27 (ST9) and corresponds to one pulse by the vibration unit 25. Vibration is performed (ST10), the end of registration of the ID number is transmitted to the carrier, and the process ends.
[0021]
When the ID number cannot be received in response to the transmission request for the ID number from the card holder B to the wireless card A (ST8), the CPU 26 of the card holder B uses the vibration unit 25 for several pulses. Continuous vibration is performed (ST11), and an error for registration of the ID number is transmitted to the carrier.
[0022]
Thereby, since the card holder B is managed by the ID number for the inserted wireless card A, the card holder B is resistant to interference at the time of ticket gate processing. Moreover, since the wireless card A to be inserted is not selected, there is versatility.
[0023]
Next, with regard to the operation at the time of boarding in the automatic ticket gate 41 for entrance in a state where the wireless card A is loaded in the card holder B in the configuration as described above, while referring to the flowcharts of FIGS. explain.
That is, when the card holder B loaded with the wireless card A is presented in the communication area of the wireless card reader / writer 43, the wireless card reader / writer 43 communicates with the wireless card A (ST21). At this time, the wireless card A generates power necessary for the IC chip 3 by the power supply unit 14 using the radio wave received by the communication antenna 2 provided in the card, and supplies it to the IC chip 3 (ST22).
[0024]
By supplying power to the IC chip 3, the CPU 11 sends the boarding section station name, pass date, SF remaining amount and ID number as commuter pass information recorded in the memory unit 12 to the CPU 51 via the wireless card reader / writer 43. Transmit (ST23).
Thereby, the CPU 51 compares and determines the received boarding section station name, pass date, SF remaining amount, the station where the automatic ticket gate 41 is installed, the operation date and time, etc. (ST24), and whether or not boarding with a commuter pass is possible (ST25). Then, it is determined whether or not it is possible to board with the SF remaining amount (ST26).
[0025]
As a result of this determination, if it is possible to board with a commuter pass, the CPU 51 sends back “can be boarded with commuter pass and ID number” to the wireless card A and the card holder B via the wireless card reader / writer 43 (ST27). Accordingly, when the received ID number matches the registered ID number (ST28), the CPU 11 in the wireless card A records the entrance code in the memory unit 12 (ST29). Thereafter, the CPU 11 notifies the CPU 51 of the end of recording via the wireless card reader / writer 43 (ST30).
[0026]
When the received ID number matches the registered ID number (ST31), the CPU 26 in the card holder B performs vibration corresponding to one pulse by the vibration unit 25 based on the possibility of boarding with a commuter pass ( ST32) The passage permission by the commuter pass is transmitted to the carrier, and the process is terminated.
At this time, the automatic ticket gate notifies the user of permission to pass by sound and display.
[0027]
If the result of the determination in step 26 shows that it is possible to board with the SF remaining amount, the CPU 51 sends the wireless card A to the wireless card A via the wireless card reader / writer 43 with the “SF remaining amount and updated SF remaining amount and ID number etc.” A reply is made to the card holder B (ST33). Thus, when the received ID number matches the registered ID number (ST34), the CPU 11 in the wireless card A records the updated SF balance and the entrance code in the memory unit 12 (ST35).
[0028]
Further, when the received ID number matches the registered ID number (ST36), the CPU 26 in the card holder B performs vibration corresponding to two pulses by the vibration unit 25 based on the possibility of boarding with the SF remaining amount ( ST37), the pass permission by the SF remaining amount is transmitted to the carrier, and the process is terminated.
At this time, the automatic ticket gate notifies the user of permission to pass by sound and display.
[0029]
If the result of the determination in steps 25 and 26 is that the boarding is impossible, the CPU 51 sends back “no boarding and ID number etc.” to the wireless card A and the card holder B via the wireless card reader / writer 43 ( ST38). Thus, when the received ID number matches the registered ID number (ST39), the CPU 11 in the wireless card A deletes the current data (ST40) and ends the process. At this time, the CPU 51 closes the doors 45 and 45 to prevent the passer-by from passing.
[0030]
Further, when the received ID number matches the registered ID number (ST41), the CPU 26 in the card holder B performs continuous vibration for several pulses by the vibration unit 25 based on the inability to get on (ST42). ), The passage disapproval is communicated to the carrier, and the process is terminated.
At this time, the automatic ticket gate tells the user that the passage is not permitted by sound and display.
[0031]
In the above example, the common boarding permission (non-permission) and the ID number are simultaneously sent back to the wireless card A and the card holder B. However, there is a time difference between the wireless card A and the card holder B. In this case, the processing timing of the wireless card A and the card holder B may be shifted.
[0032]
Next, the operation at the time of participation in the automatic ticket gate for participation in the configuration as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
That is, when the wireless card A is presented in the communication area of the wireless card reader / writer 43, the wireless card reader / writer 43 communicates with the wireless card A (ST51). At this time, the wireless card A generates power necessary for the IC chip 3 by the power supply unit 14 using the radio wave received by the communication antenna 2 provided in the card, and supplies it to the IC chip 3 (ST52).
[0033]
By supplying power to the IC chip 3, the CPU 11 sends the boarding section station name, pass date, SF remaining amount and ID number as commuter pass information recorded in the memory unit 12 to the CPU 51 via the wireless card reader / writer 43. Transmit (ST53).
As a result, the CPU 51 compares and determines the received boarding section station name, pass date, SF remaining amount, the station where the automatic ticket gate 41 is installed, the operation date and time, etc. (ST54), and whether or not participation by a commuter pass is possible (ST55). Then, it is determined whether or not it is possible to participate with the SF remaining amount (ST56).
[0034]
If the result of this determination is that participation with a commuter pass is possible, the CPU 51 returns “can participate with commuter pass and ID number” to the wireless card A via the wireless card reader / writer 43 (ST57). Accordingly, when the received ID number matches the registered ID number (ST58), the CPU 11 in the wireless card A deletes the entrance code recorded in the memory unit 12 (ST59).
[0035]
Further, when the received ID number matches the registered ID number (ST61), the CPU 26 in the card holder B performs vibration corresponding to one pulse by the vibration unit 25 based on the possibility of boarding with a commuter pass ( ST62) The passage permission by the commuter pass is transmitted to the carrier, and the process is terminated.
[0036]
If the result of the determination in step 56 shows that the participation by the SF remaining amount is possible, the CPU 51 sends the wireless card A to the wireless card A via the wireless card reader / writer 43, indicating that the participation is possible with the SF remaining amount and the updated SF remaining amount and ID number. A reply is made to the card holder B (ST63). Thus, when the received ID number matches the registered ID number (ST64), the CPU 11 in the wireless card A records the updated SF balance in the memory unit 12 and deletes the entrance code (ST65).
[0037]
Further, when the received ID number matches the registered ID number (ST66), the CPU 26 in the card holder B performs vibration corresponding to two pulses by the vibration unit 25 based on the possibility of participation by the SF remaining amount ( ST67), the pass permission by the SF remaining amount is transmitted to the carrier, and the process ends.
[0038]
If the result of the determination in steps 55 and 56 is that participation is not possible, the CPU 51 returns “cannot participate and ID number etc.” to the wireless card A and card holder B via the wireless card reader / writer 43 ( ST68). Thereby, when the received ID number matches the registered ID number (ST69), the CPU 11 in the wireless card A deletes the current data (ST70) and ends the process. At this time, the CPU 51 closes the doors 45 and 45 to prevent the passer-by from passing.
[0039]
Further, when the received ID number matches the registered ID number (ST71), the CPU 26 in the card holder B performs continuous vibration for several pulses by the vibration unit 25 based on the inability to participate (ST72). ), The passage disapproval is communicated to the carrier, and the process is terminated.
[0040]
In the above example, the common participation permission (non-permission) and the ID number are returned to the wireless card A and the card holder B at the same time. However, there is a time difference between the wireless card A and the card holder B. In this case, the processing timing of the wireless card A and the card holder B may be shifted.
[0041]
As described above, when the wireless card is inserted, the wireless card holder recognizes the ID information of the wireless card. After confirmation, the card holder notifies that the ID information of the wireless card has been confirmed by emitting vibration of one pulse. As a result, the wireless card and the card holder are linked in the subsequent ticket gate processing or the like.
[0042]
Next, when performing entry / exit processing with an automatic ticket gate, hold the card holder that points to the wireless card over the wireless read / write section of the automatic ticket gate, as shown above between the automatic ticket gate and the wireless card. Do exactly what you want. Next, by sending a signal to the card holder from the automatic ticket checker (possible even from a wireless card), the card holder vibrates and notifies the user of the pass / fail state.
[0043]
In order to prevent the communication state of the wireless chip of both the wireless card and the card holder from affecting (interfering) with each other, after confirming that one communication means has ended, exchange information with the other. It is also possible to do.
[0044]
The vibration method can provide various patterns according to the use situation. For example, when a wireless card has both functions such as a commuter pass and a prepaid card, it is a prepaid card for use as a commuter pass when using a commuter pass and if the pass is OK, 1 pulse of vibration, when exiting a ticket gate, etc. In the case of processing with the above function added, it is possible to change it according to information such as the number of vibrations, the length, etc.
[0045]
Next, the information input function and its utilization method will be described. For example, when a disabled person uses a wireless card as a commuter pass, the ID information and the section information of the commuter pass are recognized as described above when the wireless card is inserted. Next, entering the ticket gate using the automatic ticket gate, inputting the destination direction (for example, a button, etc.) using an information input device, and moving to the home as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, as shown in FIGS. In addition, it detects communication information from communication devices in the home, and notifies the user of the correctness / incorrectness due to the difference in vibration. For example, if it is correct, it becomes a vibration of one pulse, and if it is wrong, it becomes a long vibration.
[0046]
In this case, as shown in FIG. 11, the card holder has an input unit such as a button.
Similarly, if a button such as an automatic ticket gate or an automatic ticket vending machine is pressed, a signal from the automatic ticket gate can be detected and the presence of the device can be notified by vibration of the card holder. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, as the timing of the vibration changes as it approaches the automatic ticket gate, the distance from the automatic ticket gate can be known in the state of vibration, and the vehicle approaches. Can do.
[0047]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the battery is provided in the card holder has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and power may be supplied by radio waves as in the case of the wireless card. In this case, the battery and the power switch are removed from the card holder, and processing at the time of loading the wireless card into the card holder is performed, for example, when power is supplied by radio waves from an automatic ticket gate or the like. .
[0048]
Therefore, if the light-emitting part is small and difficult to see, or if it is difficult to see the light due to reflections from the ceiling or sunlight, etc., or if the user is using a headphone stereo, radio, etc. Even in this case, it is possible to inform the user of whether or not the traffic state is possible by the vibration of the card holder.
[0049]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the present invention, in an automatic ticket gate system capable of entering / exiting with a wireless card, a healthy person and a handicapped person with a disability in eyes and ears can reliably confirm entrance / exit using a wireless card. In addition, a wireless card that is currently popular can be used as it is without changing the standard.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a wireless card according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state where a wireless card is set in a card holder.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a card holder.
FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the external configuration of an automatic ticket gate.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an automatic ticket gate.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining processing when a wireless card is loaded into a card holder.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an operation during boarding.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an operation during boarding.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an operation at the time of participation.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining an operation at the time of participation.
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a state when sensing communication information from a communication device in the home and notifying the user of correctness / incorrectness due to a difference in vibration.
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a state when sensing communication information from a communication device in a home and notifying a user of correctness / incorrectness due to a difference in vibration.
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a state when a signal from an automatic ticket gate is sensed and the presence of a device is notified by vibration of a card holder.
[Explanation of symbols]
A ... wireless card, B ... card holder, 2 ... communication antenna, 3 ... IC chip, 11 ... CPU, 12 ... memory unit, 21 ... battery, 22 ... power switch, 23 ... IC chip, 24 ... communication antenna, 25 ... Vibrating section, 26 ... CPU, 27 ... memory section, 28 ... communication control section, 43 ... wireless card reader / writer, 51 ... CPU.

Claims (2)

The right and wrong of the wireless card is determined by transmitting / receiving the ticket information wirelessly to / from a wireless card carried by a passer and having a wireless communication function, and the pass / fail of the passer is determined according to the determination result. In a wireless card having an automatic ticket gate
  A card holder for acquiring an ID number registered in advance in the wireless card by loading the wireless card;
  When the card holder is presented in the communication area of the automatic ticket checker with the wireless card loaded in the card holder, it is acquired by the ID number registered in the wireless card and the card holder. An automatic ticket gate for determining whether or not the passer is allowed to pass based on the ID number match and the ticket gate information,
A wireless card system comprising: transmission means for transmitting the output to the passerby by outputting the passability of the passerby determined by the determining means by using different vibration patterns. In a wireless card system having a wireless card, a card holder that can store the wireless card, and an automatic ticket checker that performs ticket check processing by performing data communication with the wireless card,
  The card holder is
  Transmitting means for transmitting a transmission request for the ID number to the wireless card when the wireless card is set in the holder, the power switch is turned on, and battery power is supplied to the first control element;
  A determination means for determining whether or not the ID number is correctly supplied in response to a transmission request by the transmission means;
  A first processing means for registering the ID number and executing the first vibration when the determination means determines that the ID number is correctly supplied;
  A second processing unit that indicates an ID number registration error by executing a second vibration when the determination unit determines that the ID number has not been correctly supplied;
  Wireless card
  An antenna,
  Generating means for generating electric power based on radio waves supplied from the outside via this antenna;
  A transmission unit that transmits an ID number registered in advance to the wireless card when the power generated by the generation unit is supplied to the second control element;
  The automatic ticket gate is
  It is determined whether or not the recording medium is correct by transmitting / receiving the ticket gate information wirelessly to / from a recording medium carried by the passerby and having a wireless communication function, and determines whether the passer is allowed to pass according to the determination result. A wireless card system characterized by that.

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