JP6768896B2 - Automatic ticket gates and ticketing machines - Google Patents

Description

An embodiment of the present invention relates to an automatic ticket gate and a ticket issuing machine.

Conventionally, an automatic ticket gate that processes a ticket for using a railroad has been known. As a ticket, in addition to a magnetic ticket and an IC ticket, a paper ticket on which code information encoded on a paper medium is displayed is known. Paper tickets, etc. with the usage details printed on them are vulnerable to unauthorized use. However, in the prior art, there are cases where the effect of suppressing unauthorized use of the ticket is not sufficient, and there are cases where the convenience for the user is not sufficient.

JP-A-2007-149012

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide an automatic ticket gate and a ticket issuing machine capable of suppressing unauthorized use of a ticket and improving convenience.

The automatic ticket gate of the embodiment has an imaging unit, a first recognition unit, a second recognition unit, and a control unit. The image pickup unit captures the ticket presented by the user. The first recognition unit recognizes the first display object formed according to a predetermined rule from the image captured by the imaging unit. The second recognition unit recognizes the second display object in which the validity information of the ticket is encoded from the image captured by the image pickup unit, decodes the second display object, and obtains the ticket. Obtain efficacy information. When the first recognition unit recognizes the first display object and the second recognition unit does not recognize the second display object, the control unit recognizes the imaging unit and the second recognition unit. Have the department accept the re-presentation of the ticket.

The figure which looked at the automatic ticket gate 10 from above. The figure which shows an example of the medium M in which a display object is displayed. The figure which shows an example of the efficacy information. The block diagram of the automatic ticket gate 10 centering on a control unit 50. The flowchart which shows the flow of the process executed by the control unit 50. The figure which shows an example of the image IM displayed on the upper surface display part 30. The figure which shows an example of the image IM1 displayed on the upper surface display part 30. The block diagram of the automatic ticket gate 10A centering on the control part 50A of the 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the 1st display object printed with carbon ink. The flowchart which shows the flow of the process executed by the control unit 50A of the 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the functional structure of a ticket issuing machine 100.

Hereinafter, the automatic ticket gate and the ticket issuing machine of the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a view of the automatic ticket gate 10 as viewed from above. The automatic ticket gate 10 includes, for example, a housing 12, a reader 20, a top display unit 30, a front display unit 32, a speaker 34, door units 36A and 36B, and passage sensors 40-1 to 40-4. , The control unit 50 is provided. The automatic ticket gate 10 may be provided with an arbitrary number of passage sensors. Further, hereinafter, when the passing sensors 40-1 to 40-4 are not distinguished, the reference numerals below the hyphen (−) are omitted and simply referred to as the passing sensor 40.

The reader 20 of the automatic ticket gate 10 reads the display eject information displayed on the medium M held by the user who is going to pass in the direction a of FIG. 1, and transmits the read information to the control unit 50. The medium M is, for example, a paper ticket on which a display object is printed on a paper medium.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the medium M on which the display object is displayed. The medium M is, for example, a ticket issued by a ticket issuing machine installed outside the station premises and used for using a railway. The medium M is, for example, a sheet-shaped mount formed in a rectangular shape. The first display object OB1 formed according to a predetermined rule is displayed on the sheet-shaped mount. The first display object OB1 is formed over, for example, one side or both sides of the mount. Details of the first display object OB1 will be described later. On the mount on which the first display object OB1 is formed, the station name where the medium M is issued and the amount of money indicating the section in which the medium M can be used are valid so as to overlap a part of the first display object OB1. The deadline etc. are printed. Further, the second display object OB2 is printed on the mount.

The “second display object” is, for example, a code image in which the validity information is encoded (encoded). The second display object OB2 is a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark). As the second display object OB2, any code information that can be read mechanically may be used, and may be a one-dimensional code such as a bar code.

The "effectiveness information" is information that enables entry to the station yard where the automatic ticket gate 10 is installed or entry to the outside of the station yard. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of efficacy information. The "validity information" includes, for example, a ticket ID which is identification information as a ticket of the medium M, information indicating an available section of the railway, a date and time when the medium M is issued (issue date and time), and a station where the medium M is issued. Information such as (issuing station) and expiration date of medium M is included. At the station where the user intends to enter, the validity information is a judgment material for permitting or prohibiting the user from entering the station premises by determining whether or not the station is within the available section. Used as. At the station where the user intends to participate, the validity information determines whether or not the station is within the available section from the entrance station (issuing station), so that the user can participate outside the station. It is used as a judgment material for permitting or prohibiting.

The reader 20 has, for example, an approach detection sensor 22, a light 24, and a camera 26. The approach detection sensor 22 is for detecting the medium M held by the user on the reader 20. The approach detection sensor 22 is realized by, for example, infrared rays or a sensor using a light emitting element and a light receiving element. When the approach detection sensor 22 detects the medium M held by the reader 20, it outputs a detection signal indicating that the medium M has been detected to the control unit 50. The control unit 50 outputs an operation signal to the light 24 in response to this. When an operation signal is input from the control unit 50, the light 24 irradiates the medium M with light having a predetermined wavelength.

The camera 26 includes a solid-state image sensor such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor). The camera 26 images the first display object OB1 and the second display object OB2 displayed on the medium M illuminated by the light 24 based on the image pickup instruction signal of the control unit 50, and captures the captured images. It is output to the image processing unit 52 (described later) of the control unit 50.

The top surface display unit 30 displays the result processed by the control unit 50 when the medium is held over the reader 20. The front display unit 32 displays marks, figures, characters, and the like indicating whether or not the passage is possible in the a direction of FIG. The display content or the presence / absence of the display of the front display unit 32 is determined by the control unit 50. The speaker 34 outputs, for example, information (admission permission, admission non-permission, etc.) obtained as a result of processing the medium M by voice. The automatic ticket gate 10 may include an information output unit (not shown) that outputs information by light.

A plurality of passage sensors 40 are provided, for example, on the aisle-side side surface of the automatic ticket gate 10. The plurality of passage sensors 40 detect the user in the passage formed by the automatic ticket gate 10. The passage sensor 40 is realized by, for example, an infrared sensor, an optical sensor, or the like. The passage sensor 40 may detect a user in the passage in cooperation with a passage sensor provided on the opposite auxiliary machine.

The control unit 50 of the automatic ticket gate 10 controls the door portion 36A and the door portion 36B of the opposing auxiliary machine to be in an open state or a closed state for the user in the direction a in FIG. Then, the passage of the user in the a direction is permitted or prohibited. Further, hereinafter, when the door portions 36A and 36B are not distinguished, the reference numerals of A or B are omitted and simply referred to as the door portion 36.

Although the automatic ticket gate 10 has been described as a dedicated paper ticket machine in FIG. 1, the automatic ticket gate 10 can process an IC card, a magnetic ticket, or both of them and a paper ticket. It may be a combined machine. Further, the automatic ticket gate 10 is not limited to allowing the user to pass only in one direction, and may allow the user to pass in both directions.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of the automatic ticket gate 10 centered on the control unit 50. The control unit 50 includes an image processing unit 52, a determination unit 58, an entry / exit processing unit 60, a door control unit 62, an output control unit 64, and a storage unit 70. For example, the image processing unit 52, the determination unit 58, the entry / exit processing unit 60, the door control unit 62, and the output control unit 64 are realized by executing a program by a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit). You may. In addition, some or all of these functional units may be realized by hardware such as LSI (Large Scale Integration), ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), and FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array).

The storage unit 70 is realized by, for example, a storage device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or a flash memory. The fare table 72 in which the fare between each station is stored is stored in the storage unit 70.

The image processing unit 52 has a first recognition unit 54 and a second recognition unit 56. The first recognition unit 54 analyzes the image captured by the camera 26 and recognizes the first display object OB1. An example of a method in which the first recognition unit 54 recognizes the first display object OB1 will be described. For example, on the mount of the medium M, dot patterns in which a plurality of dots are arranged in a predetermined shape according to a predetermined rule are continuously arranged in the vertical and / or horizontal directions. For example, one dot pattern is a pattern in which a plurality of dots are arranged with a predetermined pitch width. This dot pattern is the first display object OB1.

For example, the first recognition unit 54 cuts out a region of about 2 mm square from the image captured by the camera 26, measures the pitch interval of a predetermined dot pattern, and determines whether or not the measurement result matches a preset numerical value. To judge. The first recognition unit 54 outputs a signal indicating the determination result to the entry / exit processing unit 60. When the pitch interval, which is the measurement result, matches the preset numerical value, the first recognition unit 54 outputs a signal indicating that the first display object OB1 has been recognized to the entry / exit processing unit 60 and does not match. In this case, a signal indicating that the first display object OB1 has not been recognized is output to the entry / exit processing unit 60.

Since the dots of the dot pattern are precisely arranged, when the dot pattern is printed using a copying machine, the dots of the copied medium deviate from the arrangement of the dots of the dot pattern arranged on the original plate. It will be an arrangement. Therefore, the first recognition unit 54 cannot derive preset numerical data from the dot pattern of the medium printed by copying by the copying machine.

When the first recognition unit 54 encodes the information according to a predetermined rule for the pitch interval of the dot pattern, the first recognition unit 54 decodes the encoded information, and the decoded result is a preset numerical value. It may be determined whether or not they match.

When the second recognition unit 56 can recognize the information encoded in the second display object OB2 from the analysis result of the image captured by the camera 26, the second recognition unit 56 outputs the reading result to the entry / exit processing unit 60. To do. If the information encoded in the second display object OB2 cannot be recognized from the analysis result of the image captured by the camera 26, the second recognition unit 56 indicates that the information could not be recognized. The signal is output to the entry / exit processing unit 60. The function of the image processing unit 52 may be the function of a dedicated device attached to the camera 26.

The determination unit 58 determines whether or not a user exists in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10 based on the detection result of the passage sensor 40. The determination unit 58 outputs the determination result to the entry / exit processing unit 60.

When the automatic ticket gate 10 performs entry processing, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not to allow the user to enter the station yard based on the information output by the image processing unit 52. To do. In the entry / exit processing unit 60, for example, the first display object OB1 is recognized by the first recognition unit 54, and the station (the station where the automatic ticket gate 10 is installed) is decoded from the second display object OB2. If it is within the available section, the user holding the medium M is determined to satisfy the condition of admission.

On the other hand, the entry / exit processing unit 60 does not recognize the first display object OB1 by the first recognition unit 54, or when the station is outside the available section, or the second display object OB2 is not recognized. If (or the expected information is not decoded even if it is recognized), it is determined that the user holding the medium M does not satisfy the conditions for admission. However, when the first recognition unit 54 recognizes the first display object OB1 and the second display object OB2 is not recognized by the first recognition unit 54, the entry / exit processing unit 60 prompts the medium M to re-present. Perform processing. This will be described according to the flowchart.

When the automatic ticket gate 10 performs entry processing, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not to allow the user to participate outside the station premises based on the information output from the image processing unit 52. To do. When the first display object OB1 is recognized by the first recognition unit 54 and the station is within the available section from the entrance station (issuing station), the entry / exit processing unit 60 holds the medium M. It is determined that the user who has made the participation meets the conditions of participation permission.

On the other hand, in the entry / exit processing unit 60, when the first display object OB1 is not recognized by the first recognition unit 54, or when the station is outside the available section, the user holding the medium M is a condition for permission to participate. Is not satisfied. However, when the first display object OB1 is recognized by the first recognition unit 54 and the second display object OB2 is not recognized, the entry / exit processing unit 60 performs a process of prompting the re-presentation of the medium M. This will be described according to the flowchart.

The entrance / exit processing unit 60 outputs a door control signal to the door control unit 62 based on the result of the above determination. The door control signal is a signal for instructing the opening or closing of the door portion 36. The entry / exit processing unit 60 outputs an information output signal to the output control unit 64 based on the determination results of the image processing unit 52 and the determination unit 58. The information output signal is a signal for causing the top display unit 30, the front display unit 32, or the speaker 34 to output the processing result of the entry / exit processing unit 60.

The door control unit 62 controls the door unit 36 to the open state or the closed state according to the door control signal output from the entrance / exit processing unit 60. The output control unit 64 displays an image corresponding to the information output signal output from the entry / exit processing unit 60 on the upper surface display unit 30 or the front display unit 32. Further, the output control unit 64 causes the speaker 34 to output voice in response to the information output signal output from the entry / exit processing unit 60.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by the control unit 50. In this flowchart, as an example, a process when a user enters a station yard will be described.

First, the approach detection sensor 22 waits until it detects that the medium M has been held by the reader 20 by the user (step S100). When it is detected that the medium M is held by the reader 20, the light 24 irradiates the medium M held by the reader 20 with light (step S102). Next, the camera 26 takes an image of the medium M held by the user on the reader 20 in a state where the medium M is irradiated with light by the light 24 (step S104). Next, the image processing unit 52 analyzes the image acquired in step S104 (step S106).

Next, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not the first display object OB1 has been recognized by the first recognition unit 54 (step S108). When the first display object OB1 is not recognized by the first recognition unit 54, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not the second display object OB2 is recognized by the second recognition unit 56 (step S110). ).

When the second display object OB2 is recognized by the second recognition unit 56, the entry / exit processing unit 60 closes the door unit 36 (step S112) and stops the reading operation of the reader 20 (step S114). Next, the entry / exit processing unit 60 causes the top display unit 30 to display information indicating that the medium M cannot be used (step S116). FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an image IM displayed on the upper surface display unit 30. If the first display object is not recognized and the second display object is recognized, there is a high possibility that the medium M held by the user is a forged and illegal medium M, so that the entry / exit process is performed. Unit 60 does not accept processing for the medium M. As a result, the automatic ticket gate 10 can prevent a user holding an unauthorized medium over the reader 20 from passing through the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10.

Further, when the second display object OB2 is recognized by the second recognition unit 56 in step S110, the entry / exit processing unit 60 causes the speaker 34 to output a voice indicating that the passage is impassable, or an automatic ticket gate. The lighting unit (not shown) included in 10 may be turned on.

Next, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not a user exists in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10 based on the determination result of the determination unit 58 (step S118). If there is a user in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10, the process returns to step S112, and if there is no user in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10, the process proceeds to step S140.

When the second display object OB2 is not recognized by the second recognition unit 56, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not a user exists in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10 based on the determination result of the determination unit 58. (Step S120). If there is no user in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10, the process of step S122 is skipped, and if there is a user in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10, the door portion 36 is closed (step S122). Next, the admission processing unit 60 returns to the process of step S120 when a certain period of time has not passed, and ends one routine of this flowchart when a certain period of time has passed (step S124).

When the first display object OB1 is recognized by the first recognition unit 54, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not the second display object OB2 is recognized by the second recognition unit 56 (step S126). .. When the second display object OB2 is not recognized by the second recognition unit 56, the entry / exit processing unit 60 closes the door unit 36 (step S128), and holds the medium M over the reader 20 again. Information to be guided to the user is displayed on the upper surface display unit 30 (step S130). FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the image IM1 displayed on the upper surface display unit 30. At this time, if the user holds the medium M over the reader 20 again, the process proceeds to step S102.

Next, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not a user exists in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10 based on the determination result of the determination unit 58 (step S132). If there is a user in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10, the process returns to step S130, and if there is no user in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10, the process proceeds to step S140.

Even when the second display object OB2 is not recognized by the second recognition unit 56, since the first display object OB1 is displayed on the medium M, it is unlikely that the medium M is an invalid medium M. Therefore, when the user is present in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10, the entry / exit processing unit 60 prompts the user to re-present the medium M.

For example, the first display object OB1 is printed over the entire one side or the entire side of the medium M. On the other hand, the second display object OB2 is printed on a part of one side of the medium M. Therefore, when the user holds the medium M upside down with respect to the reader 20, or when the second display object OB2 on the medium M is held over the unprinted portion, the first display object OB1 is automatically set. The result may be that the second display object OB2 is recognized by the ticket gate 10 and is not recognized by the automatic ticket gate 10. In such a case, the entry / exit processing unit 60 causes, for example, the upper surface display unit 30 to display information indicating that the second display object OB2 is urged to be held by the reader 20 again. Further, when the medium M is held again by the user, the medium M is processed. As a result, the convenience for the user holding the medium M can be improved in such a manner that the second display object OB2 printed on the medium M is not recognized by the reader 20.

When the second display object OB2 is recognized by the second recognition unit 56, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not to allow the user to enter (step S134). For example, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not the station (the station where the automatic ticket gate 10 is installed) is within the available section, and if the station is within the available section, Allow users to enter. On the other hand, the entry / exit processing unit 60 does not allow the user to enter the station when the station is outside the available section.

When it is determined that the user is allowed to enter, the entry / exit processing unit 60 controls the door unit 36 in the open state (step S140). If it is determined that the user is not allowed to enter, the entry / exit processing unit 60 controls the door unit 36 in the closed state (step S136) and displays information indicating that the station staff is urged to go to the window on the upper surface. It is displayed on the unit 30 (step S138). In this case, the user needs to perform settlement processing and the like. Next, the entry / exit processing unit 60 controls the door unit 36 to be in the open state after a predetermined time (step S140). As a result, the processing of one routine of this flowchart is completed.

In the process of this flowchart, the door portion 36 has been described as being closed in steps S112 and S128, but the door portion 36 may be in the open state.

According to the first embodiment described above, in the entry / exit processing unit 60, the first recognition unit 54 recognizes the first display object OB1 and the second recognition unit 56 recognizes the second display object OB2. If not, the reader 20 is made to accept the re-presentation of the medium M. On the other hand, the entry / exit processing unit 60 does not allow the reader 20 to accept the re-presentation of the medium M when the first display object OB1 is not recognized by the first recognition unit 54. As a result, the automatic ticket gate 10 completes the admission process for the user who holds the legitimate medium M in the reader 20, and the user who may have held the illegal medium M in the reader 20. Re-presentation by the reader 20 will not be accepted. As a result, the automatic ticket gate 10 can suppress unauthorized use of the ticket and improve convenience.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described. Here, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the description of the functions and the like common to the first embodiment will be omitted. The first display object OB1 displayed on the medium M of the second embodiment is printed with a coloring agent that can be optically read by irradiating light having a wavelength outside the visible light region.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram of an automatic ticket gate 10A centered on the control unit 50A of the second embodiment. The automatic ticket gate 10A includes a reader 80 instead of the reader 20 of the automatic ticket gate 10 of the first embodiment.

The reader 80 includes an approach detection sensor 82, a first light 84, a second light 86, and a camera 88. The approach detection sensor 82 is for detecting the medium M held by the user on the reader 80. When the proximity detection sensor 82 detects the medium M held by the reader 80, it outputs a detection signal indicating that the medium M has been detected to the control unit 50A. The control unit 50A outputs an operation signal to the first light 84 in response to this.

When the operation signal is input from the control unit 50A, the first light 84 irradiates the medium M with light. For example, the first light 84 irradiates the medium M with light having a wavelength outside the visible region, such as infrared light.

The second light 86 irradiates the medium M with light at a timing different from the timing at which the first light 84 irradiates the light, based on the control of the control unit 50A. The second light 86 irradiates, for example, light having a predetermined wavelength. The light having this predetermined wavelength is, for example, visible light. The second light 86 has a wavelength different from that of the first light 84 after the first light 84 irradiates the light when the user enters the station yard or exits the station yard. Irradiate the light of.

The camera 88 is the first display object OB1 or the first display object OB1 or the first displayed on the medium M at the respective timings when the light is irradiated by the first light 84 and the second light 86 based on the image pickup instruction signal of the control unit 50A. The display object OB2 of 2 is imaged, and the data of the captured image is output to the control unit 50A.

The image processing unit 52 has a first recognition unit 54 and a second recognition unit 56. The first recognition unit 54 can recognize the information encoded in the first display object OB1 from the analysis result of the image captured by the camera 88 on the medium M while the first light 84 is illuminated. If so, the reading result is output to the entry / exit processing unit 60. The first recognition unit 54 can recognize the information encoded in the first display object OB1 from the analysis result of the image captured by the camera 88 in the state where the first light 84 is irradiated. If not, a signal indicating that the recognition could not be made is output to the entry / exit processing unit 60.

The second recognition unit 56 can recognize the information encoded in the second display object OB2 from the analysis result of the image captured by the camera 88 in the state where the medium M is irradiated with the second light 86. If so, the reading result is output to the entry / exit processing unit 60. When the second recognition unit 56 cannot recognize the information encoded in the second display object OB2 from the analysis result of the image captured by the camera 88 while the second light 86 is irradiated. , A signal indicating that the recognition could not be recognized is output to the entry / exit processing unit 60.

The first display object OB1 displayed on the medium M is printed with a coloring agent that can be optically read by irradiating light having a wavelength outside the visible light region. For example, the first display object OB1 is printed with carbon ink. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a first display object printed with carbon ink. This carbon ink absorbs infrared rays and emits visible light. Therefore, as shown in the figure, the first display object OB cannot be recognized when the first light 84 is not irradiated (left figure). On the other hand, the first display object OB1 can be recognized when the first light 84 irradiates the medium M with infrared rays (right figure). A dot pattern printed with carbon ink is extracted from the image data captured by the camera 88 while the medium M is irradiated by the first light 84. The first recognition unit 54 recognizes the first display object OB1 based on the extracted dot pattern.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing executed by the control unit 50A of the second embodiment. In this flowchart, as an example, a process when a user participates outside the station yard will be described.

First, the approach detection sensor 82 waits until it detects that the medium M has been held by the reader 80 by the user (step S200). When it is detected that the medium M is held by the reader 80, the first light 84 irradiates the medium M held by the reader 80 with light (step S202). Next, the camera 88 takes an image of the medium M held by the user on the reader 20 in a state where the medium M is irradiated with light by the first light 84 (step S204). The first image in the present embodiment is an image captured at the time of irradiation by the first light 84.

Next, the second light 86 irradiates the medium M held by the user on the reader 80 with light (step S206), and the camera 88 transmits the medium M held by the user on the reader 80. An image is taken in a state where the medium M is irradiated with light by the second light 86 (step S208). The second image in the present embodiment is an image captured at the time of irradiation by the second light 86.

Next, the first recognition unit 54 analyzes the first image (step S210), and the second recognition unit 56 further analyzes the second image (step S212).

Next, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not the first display object OB1 is recognized by the first recognition unit 54 (step S214). When the first display object OB1 is not recognized by the first recognition unit 54, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not the second display object OB2 is recognized by the second recognition unit 56 (step S216). ).

When the second display object OB2 is recognized by the second recognition unit 56, the entry / exit processing unit 60 closes the door unit 36 (step S218) and stops the reading operation of the reader 20 (step S220). Next, the entry / exit processing unit 60 causes the upper surface display unit 30 to display information indicating that the medium M cannot be used (step S222).

Next, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not a user exists in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10 based on the determination result of the determination unit 58 (step S224). If there is a user in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10, the process returns to step S218, and if there is no user in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10, the process proceeds to step S246.

When the second display object OB2 is not recognized by the second recognition unit 56, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not a user exists in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10 based on the determination result of the determination unit 58. (Step S226). If there is no user in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10, the process of step S228 is skipped, and if there is a user in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10, the door portion 36 is closed (step S228). Next, the admission processing unit 60 returns to the process of step S226 if a certain period of time has not passed, and ends one routine of this flowchart when a certain period of time has passed (step S230).

When the first display object OB1 is recognized by the first recognition unit 54, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not the second display object OB2 is recognized by the second recognition unit 56 (step S232). .. When the second display object OB2 is not recognized by the second recognition unit 56, the entry / exit processing unit 60 closes the door unit 36 (step S234), and holds the medium M over the reader 20 again. Information to be guided to the user is displayed on the upper surface display unit 30 (step S236). At this time, if the user holds the medium M over the reader 20 again, the process proceeds to step S202.

Next, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not a user exists in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10 based on the determination result of the determination unit 58 (step S238). If there is a user in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10, the process returns to step S236, and if there is no user in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 10, the process proceeds to step S246.

When the second display object OB2 is recognized by the second recognition unit 56, the entry / exit processing unit 60 determines whether or not to allow the user to enter (step S240). When it is determined that the user is allowed to enter, the entry / exit processing unit 60 controls the door unit 36 in the open state (step S246). When it is determined that the user is not allowed to enter, the entrance / exit processing unit 60 controls the door unit 36 in the closed state (step S242) and displays information indicating that the station staff is urged to go to the window on the upper surface. It is displayed on the unit 30 (step S244). Next, the entry / exit processing unit 60 controls the door unit 36 to be in the open state after a predetermined time (step S246). As a result, the processing of one routine of this flowchart is completed.

According to the second embodiment described above, the first recognition unit 54 displays the first display from the image captured in a state where the medium M is irradiated with light having a wavelength outside the visible region by the first light 84. The object OB1 was recognized, and the second recognition unit 56 could not recognize the second display object OB2 from the image captured in a state where the medium M was irradiated with light having a wavelength in the visible region by the second light 86. In this case, the entry / exit processing unit 60 causes the reader 80 to accept the re-presentation of the medium M. On the other hand, the entry / exit processing unit 60 does not allow the reader 80 to accept the re-presentation of the medium M when the first display object OB1 is not recognized by the first recognition unit 54. As a result, the same effect as that of the first embodiment is obtained, and since the first display object OB1 recognizable in the state of being illuminated by the first light 84 is printed on the medium M by the colorant, the medium It is possible to prevent M from being illegally duplicated.

(Ticket issuing machine)
Hereinafter, the ticket issuing machine 100 that issues the medium M will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the ticket issuing machine 100. The ticket issuing machine 100 includes, for example, an input unit 102, a purchase screen display unit 104, a bill insertion slot 108, a coin insertion slot 110, a ticket ejection port 112, a coin inspection section 118, and a roll paper storage section 120. , A cutting unit 122, a ticket issuing unit 124, a ticket issuing machine side control unit 130, and a ticket issuing machine side storage unit 140.

The input unit 102 is, for example, a user interface such as a button, a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, and a touch panel. When the purchase screen display unit 104 is a touch panel, the input unit 102 may be a part of the function of the purchase screen display unit 104. The input unit 102 receives, for example, an input instructing the purchase of the medium M, which is a ticket, from the user.

The purchase screen display unit 104 includes a display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display. The purchase screen display unit 104 displays an image for purchasing the medium M based on the information output by the ticket issuing machine side control unit 130. Hereinafter, the purchase screen display unit 104 will be referred to as a touch panel unit having a function integrated with the input unit 102 described above.

The coin inspection unit 118 counts the money inserted into the bill insertion slot 108 or the coin insertion slot 110, and outputs the counting result to the ticket issuing machine side control unit 130.

Roll paper is stored in the roll paper storage unit 120. In the roll paper stored in the roll paper storage unit 120, the first display object OB1 is formed over the entire surface of one side or both sides. The cutting unit 122 cuts the roll paper on which the first display object OB1 is formed into a predetermined size. The ticket issuing unit 124 forms (prints) the second display object OB2 as an image on the roll paper cut by the cutting unit 122 under the control of the ticket issuing machine side control unit 130. Therefore, the second display object OB2 is displayed so as to overlap a part of the first display object OB1. The ticket issuing unit 124 discharges the medium M on which the second display object OB2 is printed from the ticket ejection port 112. As a result, the ticket issuing unit 124 issues the medium M.

The ticketing machine side control unit 130 includes, for example, a ticketing machine side communication unit 132, a ticketing machine side display control unit 134, and an issuing control unit 136. The ticket-issuing machine side communication unit 132 transmits, for example, a processing process and a processing result processed by the ticket-issuing machine 100 to a server device (not shown). The ticket issuing machine side display control unit 134 displays the purchase screen of the medium M on the touch panel unit. The issuance control unit 136 calculates the purchase amount required for issuing the medium M based on the usage section and the like input to the touch panel unit. At this time, the ticket issuing machine side display control unit 134 causes the touch panel unit to display the purchase amount calculated by the issue control unit 136. As a result, the corresponding coins are inserted into the bill insertion slot 108 and the coin insertion slot 110. The issuance control unit 136 refers to the counting result by the coin inspection unit 118 and determines whether or not the calculated purchase amount is satisfied. The issuance control unit 136 causes the ticket issuing unit 124 to issue the medium M when the counting result satisfies the purchase amount. The ticketing machine side storage unit 140 stores a program executed by the processor and also stores a ticketing machine side fare table 142 in which the fare between each station is stored.

The ticket issuing machine 100 described above accepts the purchase of the user, is imaged by the automatic ticket gate 10, and is partially recognized in the captured image, so that the second display object OB2 is not recognized in the captured image. The effectiveness of the medium M based on the purchase contents received from the user on the roll paper on which the first display object OB1 formed according to a predetermined rule is printed so that the medium M can be re-presented to the ticket gate 10. The second display object OB2 in which the information is encoded is printed. As a result, it is possible to issue a usage ticket that can suppress unauthorized use.

According to at least one embodiment described above, the first display object formed according to a predetermined rule is recognized from the image capturing unit that captures the ticket presented by the user and the image captured by the imaging unit. The second display object in which the validity information of the ticket is encoded is recognized from the first recognition unit and the image captured by the imaging unit, and the second display object is decoded to obtain the validity information of the ticket. When the first display object is recognized by the second recognition unit and the first recognition unit and the second display object is not recognized by the second recognition unit, the image pickup unit and the second recognition unit are recognized. By having a control unit that allows the unit to accept the re-presentation of the ticket, it is possible to suppress unauthorized use of the ticket and improve convenience.

The embodiment described above can be expressed as follows.
An imaging unit that captures the ticket presented by the user,
A first recognition unit that recognizes whether or not a first display object formed according to a predetermined rule exists by measuring the arrangement interval of an object in the image captured by the imaging unit.
A second display object in which the validity information of the ticket is encoded is recognized from the image captured by the imaging unit, and the second display object is decoded to acquire the validity information of the ticket. Recognition part and
When the first display object is recognized by the first recognition unit and the second display object is not recognized by the second recognition unit, the image pickup unit and the second recognition unit are not recognized. A control unit that accepts the re-presentation of the ticket,
Automatic ticket gate equipped with.

The embodiment described above can be expressed as follows.
The reception department that accepts user purchases and
A predetermined ticket is re-presented to the automatic ticket gate when the second display object is not recognized in the captured image because the image is taken by the automatic ticket gate and a part of the image is recognized in the captured image. A printing unit that prints a second display object on which the validity information of the ticket based on the contents of the purchase accepted by the reception unit is encoded on the paper on which the first display object arranged according to the rules is printed. ,
Ticketing machine equipped with.

The embodiment described above can be expressed as follows.
By being imaged by the automatic ticket gate and partially recognizing in the captured image, it is possible to re-present the ticket to the automatic ticket gate when the second display object is not recognized in the captured image. The first display object arranged by the rule and
A second display object in which the validity information of the ticket is encoded, and
Ticket printed with.

Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention as well as the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.

10, 10A ... Automatic ticket gate, 20, 80 ... Reader, 22, 82 ... Approach detection sensor, 24 ... Light, 26, 88 ... Camera, 50 ... Control unit, 52 ... Image processing unit, 54 ... First recognition unit, 56 ... 2nd recognition unit, 58 ... Judgment unit, 60 ... Entrance / exit processing unit, 30 ... Top display unit, 32 ... Front display unit, 36 ... Door unit, 84 ... First light, 86 ... Second light

Claims (10)

An imaging unit that captures the ticket presented by the user,
From the image captured by the imaging unit, a first recognition unit that recognizes the presence or absence of a first display object formed according to a predetermined rule, and
From the image captured by the imaging unit , the second display object, which is encoded information capable of acquiring the validity information of the ticket , is recognized, and the second display object is decoded to obtain the validity of the ticket. A second recognition unit that acquires information,
When the first recognition unit recognizes that the first display object exists and the second recognition unit does not recognize the second display object, the image pickup unit and the second recognition unit are recognized. A control unit that allows the unit to accept the re-presentation of the ticket,
Automatic ticket gate equipped with. An imaging unit that captures the medium and
From the image captured by the imaging unit, a first recognition unit that recognizes the presence / absence of a first display object formed according to a predetermined rule, and
From the image captured by the imaging unit , the second display object, which is encoded information capable of acquiring the effect information of the medium , is recognized, and the second display object is decoded to obtain the effect information of the medium. The second recognition unit to acquire and
When the first recognition unit recognizes that the first display object exists and the second recognition unit does not recognize the second display object, the control unit causes the display unit to display predetermined information. When,
Automatic ticket gate equipped with. An imaging unit that captures an image of a medium on which a first display object is formed over one or both sides.
From the image captured by the imaging unit, a first recognition unit that recognizes the presence or absence of the first display object , and
From the image captured by the imaging unit , the second display object, which is encoded information capable of acquiring the effect information of the medium , is recognized, and the second display object is decoded to obtain the effect information of the medium. The second recognition unit to acquire and
When the first recognition unit recognizes that the first display object exists and the second recognition unit does not recognize the second display object, the control unit causes the display unit to display predetermined information. When,
Automatic ticket gate equipped with. From the image of the medium to be imaged , the second display object, which is encoded information capable of recognizing the existence of the first display object formed by a predetermined rule and acquiring the effect information of the medium, is An automatic ticket gate that displays the specified information if it is not recognized. An imaging unit that captures the ticket presented by the user,
From the image captured by the imaging unit, a first recognition unit that recognizes the presence / absence of a first display object formed according to a predetermined rule, and
From the image captured by the imaging unit , the second display object, which is encoded information capable of acquiring the validity information of the ticket , is recognized, and the second display object is decoded to obtain the validity of the ticket. A second recognition unit that acquires information,
A detector that detects the presence of a user in the passage of the automatic ticket gate,
When the first recognition unit recognizes that the first display object exists and the second recognition unit does not recognize the second display object, the detection unit of the automatic ticket gate While it is detected that a user is present in the aisle, a control unit that causes the imaging unit and the second recognition unit to accept the re-presentation of the ticket.
Automatic ticket gate equipped with. An imaging unit that captures the ticket presented by the user,
A first recognition unit that recognizes a first display object formed according to a predetermined rule from an image captured by the imaging unit, and a first recognition unit.
From the image captured by the imaging unit , the second display object, which is encoded information capable of acquiring the validity information of the ticket , is recognized, and the second display object is decoded to obtain the validity of the ticket. A second recognition unit that acquires information,
When the first display object is recognized by the first recognition unit and the second display object is not recognized by the second recognition unit, the image pickup unit and the second recognition unit are not recognized. A control unit that accepts the re-presentation of the ticket,
A detector that detects the presence of a user in the passage of the automatic ticket gate,
It is equipped with a restriction section that restricts the passage of users.
The control unit
When the first display object is not recognized by the first recognition unit and the second display object is recognized by the second recognition unit, the restriction unit restricts the passage of the user and restricts the passage of the user. The image pickup unit and the second recognition unit are not allowed to re-present the ticket.
When the first display object is not recognized by the first recognition unit and the second display object is not recognized by the second recognition unit, the detection unit enters the passage of the automatic ticket gate. If it is detected that the user exists, the restriction unit restricts the passage of the user, and after a predetermined time elapses, the image pickup unit, the first recognition unit, and the second recognition unit are subjected to. To accept the new presentation of the ticket,
Automatic ticket gate. An imaging unit that captures the ticket presented by the user,
A first recognition unit that recognizes a first display object formed according to a predetermined rule from an image captured by the imaging unit, and a first recognition unit.
From the image captured by the imaging unit , the second display object, which is encoded information capable of acquiring the validity information of the ticket , is recognized, and the second display object is decoded to obtain the validity of the ticket. A second recognition unit that acquires information,
When the first display object is recognized by the first recognition unit and the second display object is not recognized by the second recognition unit, the image pickup unit and the second recognition unit are not recognized. A control unit that accepts the re-presentation of the ticket,
The imaging unit captures the ticket at each of the first timing and the second timing different from the first timing.
The first recognition unit recognizes the first display object from the image captured at the first timing, and recognizes the first display object.
The second recognition unit recognizes the second display object from the image captured at the second timing, and recognizes the second display object.
A first light that irradiates the ticket with light having a wavelength outside the visible region at the first timing, and a second light that irradiates the ticket with light having a wavelength in the visible region at the second timing. ,
With more
The first display object is formed on the ticket by a coloring agent that emits visible light by irradiating light having a wavelength outside the visible region.
The imaging unit captures the ticket at each of the first timing and the second timing.
Automatic ticket gate. An imaging unit that captures the ticket presented by the user,
From the image captured by the imaging unit, a first recognition unit that recognizes the presence / absence of a first display object formed according to a predetermined rule, and
From the image captured by the imaging unit , the second display object, which is encoded information capable of acquiring the validity information of the ticket , is recognized, and the second display object is decoded to obtain the validity of the ticket. A second recognition unit that acquires information,
When the first recognition unit recognizes that the first display object exists and the second recognition unit does not recognize the second display object, the image pickup unit and the second recognition unit are recognized. A ticket issuing machine that issues the ticket processed by an automatic ticket gate including a control unit that causes the unit to accept the re-presentation of the ticket. An imaging unit that captures the ticket presented by the user,
A first recognition unit that recognizes a first display object formed according to a predetermined rule from an image captured by the imaging unit, and a first recognition unit.
From the image captured by the imaging unit , the second display object, which is encoded information capable of acquiring the validity information of the ticket , is recognized, and the second display object is decoded to obtain the validity of the ticket. A second recognition unit that acquires information,
When the first display object is recognized by the first recognition unit and the second display object is not recognized by the second recognition unit, the image pickup unit and the second recognition unit are not recognized. A ticket issuing machine that issues the ticket, which is processed by an automatic ticket gate equipped with a control unit that accepts the re-presentation of the ticket.
A cutting means for cutting the roll paper on which the first display object is formed into a predetermined size, and
A means for forming the second display object as an image on the roll paper cut by the cutting means, and
A ticketing machine characterized by being equipped with. A cutting means for cutting a roll of paper on which a first display object is formed over one side or both sides.
The roll paper cut by the cutting means is provided with means for forming a second display object, which is encoded information capable of acquiring ticket validity information , as an image.
The first display object is formed on the roll paper according to a predetermined rule that can be recognized by an automatic ticket gate that handles the ticket even if the size is after being cut by the cutting means. ing,
Ticketing machine.

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