JP6925884B2 - Ticket gate system - Google Patents

Description

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a ticket gate system, a participating station ticket gate device, a checkout device, and a station affairs device.

If an event is held near the station or if a problem occurs at the station, you may not be able to enter the ticket gate smoothly. In such a case, there is a demand for shortening the time required for the user to enter the ticket gate.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-201842

An object to be solved by the embodiment of the present invention is to provide a ticket gate system, a participating station ticket gate device, a checkout device, and a station affairs device, which can shorten the time required for a user to enter the station ticket gate. Is.

The ticket gate system of the embodiment includes a checkout device and a ticket gate device at a participating station. The settlement device includes a settlement reading unit, a settlement control unit, and a settlement communication unit. The settlement reading unit reads the passing certificate information from the passing certificate. The settlement control unit setstles the fare from the entrance station to the exit station based on the pass certificate information read by the settlement reading unit. The settlement communication unit transmits information that identifies the completed pass certificate. The participation station ticket gate device includes a participation communication unit, a participation reading unit, and a participation control unit. The participation communication department receives information that identifies the completed pass. The participation reading unit reads the passing certificate information from the passing certificate. The participation control unit determines whether or not to pass based on the information for identifying the settled pass certificate received by the entry communication unit and the pass certificate information read by the entry reading unit.

The block diagram which shows the main part circuit composition of the automatic ticket vending machine which concerns on embodiment. The block diagram which shows the main part circuit composition of the automatic ticket gate which concerns on embodiment. The block diagram which shows the main part circuit composition of the automatic settlement machine which concerns on embodiment. The block diagram which shows the main part circuit composition of the station server which concerns on embodiment. The block diagram which shows the main part circuit composition of the head office server which concerns on embodiment. The flowchart which shows the control process by the automatic ticket gate of FIG. The flowchart which shows the control process by the automatic settlement machine of FIG. The flowchart which shows the control process by the automatic ticket gate of FIG. The flowchart which shows the control process by the automatic ticket gate of FIG. The flowchart which shows the control process by the automatic ticket gate of FIG. The flowchart which shows the control process by the automatic settlement machine of FIG. The flowchart which shows the control process by the automatic ticket gate of FIG.

Hereinafter, the ticket gate system according to some embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
The ticket gate system of the first embodiment includes an automatic ticket vending machine 100 installed at each station, an automatic ticket gate 200, an automatic checkout machine 300, a station server 400, and further includes a head office server 500 installed at the head office. Further, the automatic ticket vending machine 100, the automatic ticket gate 200, the automatic checkout machine 300, the station server 400, and the head office server 500 are connected by a network within the railway operator so that various information can be transmitted and received.

The ticket gate system of the first embodiment is configured to be able to process, for example, a ticket on which a QR code (registered trademark), which is optically readable information, is recorded. In the first embodiment, the case where the ticket gate system processes the ticket on which the QR code is recorded will be described, but the ticket on which the two-dimensional code other than the QR code is recorded can also be processed. The ticket gate system can also process a ticket on which optically readable information other than the QR code is recorded. Further, the ticket gate system of the first embodiment can process a ticket on which a QR code is recorded, or can process an IC ticket. Further, the ticket gate system of the first embodiment may be able to process a magnetic ticket.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main circuit configuration of an automatic ticket vending machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the automatic ticket vending machine 100 includes a control unit 101, a customer service unit 102, a ticket issuing unit 103, an IC card unit 104, a staff operation unit 105, a storage unit 106, a bill unit 107, a coin unit 108, and a safe unit 109. , A journal printer 110, a communication unit 111, and a power supply unit 112.

The automatic ticket vending machine 100 can issue a first-class ticket or a second-class ticket, which will be described later. The first-class ticket is an example of a pass. The Type 2 ticket is an example of a pass. In addition, the automatic ticket vending machine 100 can also issue a conventional ticket or the like (normal ticket) to be purchased by setting a destination station (participating station).
The control unit 101 performs processing and control necessary for the operation of the automatic ticket vending machine 100. The control unit 101 controls the ticket issuance process, the ticket refund process, and various other processes. The customer service unit 102 is composed of a display unit and the like, and displays various guides related to the ticket issuance process. The ticketing unit 103 issues a ticket. The IC card unit 104 reads the data recorded on the IC card and writes the data to the IC card as needed. For example, the IC card unit 104 charges the IC card with a specified amount of money. The clerk operation unit 105 is provided with an input key or the like for receiving the clerk operation, and is provided on the back surface of the automatic ticket vending machine 100, for example.

The storage unit 106 stores information such as the station where the automatic ticket vending machine 100 is installed. The banknote unit 107 inspects the banknotes inserted by the user and detects the denomination of the banknotes. The coin unit 108 inspects the coins inserted by the user and detects the denomination of the coin. The vault 109 stores banknotes and coins inserted by the user, and stores banknotes and coins for change. The journal printer prints out various information related to ticket issuance. The communication unit 111 communicates with, for example, the station server 400. The power supply unit 112 supplies electric power to each unit.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main circuit configuration of the automatic ticket gate 200. As shown in FIG. 2, the automatic ticket gate 200 includes a control unit 201, a guidance display unit 202, a speaker unit 203, a staff operation unit 204, a storage unit 205, a QR code reading unit 206, an IC card unit 207, and a detection unit 208. It includes a door drive unit 209, a communication unit 210, and a power supply unit 211. The automatic ticket gate 200 is an example of a ticket gate device at a participating station. The automatic ticket gate 200 is an example of an entrance station ticket gate device. The automatic ticket gate 200 is an example of a station affairs device.

The control unit 201 performs processing and control necessary for the operation of the automatic ticket gate 200. The control unit 201 controls various processes such as ticket gate processing. The control unit 201 is an example of the participation control unit. The control unit 201 is an example of an entrance control unit. The control unit 201 is an example of the station affairs control unit. The guidance display unit 202 displays various guidance regarding ticket gate processing. The speaker unit 203 outputs various guidance regarding ticket gate processing by voice. The clerk operation unit 204 is provided with an input key or the like for receiving the clerk operation, and is covered with, for example, a cover of the automatic ticket vending machine 100.

The storage unit 205 stores information such as the station where the automatic ticket gate 200 is installed. The QR code reading unit 206 reads the QR code recorded on the ticket. The QR code reading unit 206 is an example of a participation reading unit. The QR code reading unit 206 is an example of a station affairs reading unit. The QR code reading unit 206 is an example of an entrance reading unit. The IC card unit 207 reads the data recorded on the IC ticket, records the admission information on the IC ticket, and records the entry information. The detection unit 208 detects the output from a plurality of sensors provided in the automatic ticket gate 200, and detects the entry, passage, and advance of the user into the automatic ticket gate 200. The door drive unit 209 drives the door provided in the automatic ticket gate 200 and closes the ticket gate passage. The communication unit 210 communicates with, for example, the station server 400. The communication unit 210 is an example of a participating communication unit. The communication unit 210 is an example of an entrance communication unit. The power supply unit 211 supplies electric power to each unit.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main circuit configuration of the automatic settlement machine 300. As shown in FIG. 3, the automatic checkout machine 300 includes a control unit 301, a customer service unit 302, a ticketing unit 303, an IC card unit 304, a staff operation unit 305, a storage unit 306, a bill unit 307, a coin unit 308, and a safe unit 309. , Journal printer 310, communication unit 311, QR code reading unit 312, and power supply unit 313. The automatic settlement machine 300 is an example of a settlement device. The automatic checkout machine 300 is an example of a station affairs device.

The control unit 301 performs processing and control necessary for the operation of the automatic settlement machine 300. The control unit 301 controls various processes such as settlement processing. The control unit 301 is an example of a settlement control unit. The control unit 301 is an example of a station affairs control unit. The customer service unit 302 is composed of a display unit and the like, and displays various guides related to the settlement process. The ticketing unit 303 issues a settlement ticket. The ticketing unit 303 is an example of a settlement issuing unit. The IC card unit 304 reads the data recorded on the IC card and writes the settlement information to the IC card as needed. The clerk operation unit 305 is provided with an input key or the like for receiving the clerk operation, and is provided on the back surface of the automatic checkout machine 300, for example.

The storage unit 306 stores information such as the station where the automatic checkout machine 300 is installed. The banknote unit 307 inspects the banknotes inserted by the user and detects the denomination of the banknotes. The coin unit 308 inspects the coins inserted by the customer and detects the denomination of the coin. The vault 309 stores banknotes and coins inserted by the user, and stores banknotes and coins for change. The journal printer 310 prints out various information related to the issuance of the settlement ticket. The communication unit 311 communicates with, for example, the station server 400. The communication unit 311 is an example of the settlement communication unit. The QR code reading unit 312 reads the QR code recorded on the ticket. The QR code reading unit 312 is an example of a settlement reading unit. The QR code reading unit 312 is an example of a station affairs reading unit. The power supply unit 313 supplies electric power to each unit.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a main circuit configuration of the station server 400. As shown in FIG. 4, the station server 400 includes a control unit 401, a storage unit 402, a communication unit 403, and a power supply unit 404.

The control unit 401 performs processing and control necessary for the operation of the station server 400. The control unit 401 determines the transmission destination and the like of the received information. The storage unit 402 stores the received information. In addition, the storage unit 402 stores information such as the station where the station server 400 is installed. The communication unit 403 communicates with the automatic ticket vending machine 100, the automatic ticket gate 200, the automatic checkout machine 300, the head office server 500, and the like. The power supply unit 404 supplies electric power to each unit.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a main circuit configuration of the head office server 500. As shown in FIG. 5, the head office server 500 includes a control unit 501, a storage unit 502, a communication unit 503, and a power supply unit 504.

The control unit 501 performs processing and control necessary for the operation of the head office server 500. The control unit 501 determines the transmission destination and the like of the received information. The storage unit 502 stores the received information. The communication unit 503 communicates with the station server 400 and the like. The power supply unit 504 supplies electric power to each unit.

In the first embodiment, the ticket gate system manages the entire information by the station server 400 that manages the information of the equipment installed at each station and the head office server 500 that centrally manages the information from each station server 400. However, the present invention is not limited to such a system configuration. For example, the ticket gate system includes a station server 400 that manages information on equipment installed at each station, a relay server that manages information from a plurality of station servers 400, and a head office server 500 that centrally manages information from each relay server. It may be a system configuration that manages the entire information. Further, the ticket gate system may have a system configuration in which the entire information is managed by a server that manages the information of the devices installed at each station in one place.

Hereinafter, the operation of the ticket gate system according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9. The content of the process in the following operation description is an example, and various processes capable of obtaining the same result can be appropriately used. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of control processing by the control unit 201 of the automatic ticket gate 200 at the entrance station. The control unit 201 executes the control process of FIG. 6 based on the control program stored in the storage unit 205 or the like. 7 and 8 are flowcharts of control processing by the control unit 301 of the automatic settlement machine 300. The control unit 301 executes the control processes of FIGS. 7 and 8 based on the control program stored in the storage unit 306 or the like. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of control processing by the control unit 201 of the automatic ticket gate 200 at the participating station. The control unit 201 executes the control process of FIG. 9 based on the control program stored in the storage unit 205 or the like. The automatic ticket gate 200 at the entrance station is referred to as the automatic ticket gate 200A, and the automatic ticket gate 200 at the exit station is referred to as 200B. The automatic ticket gate 200A is an example of an entrance station ticket gate device. The automatic ticket gate 200B is an example of a ticket gate device at a participating station. The automatic ticket gate 200B is an example of a station affairs device. The control unit 201 of the automatic ticket gate 200A allocates the variable enemy to the memory or the like when the control process shown in FIG. 6 is started. The variable escape is a flag that takes a True or False value. The variable enemy indicates that when the value is True, the passage with the first-class ticket is permitted. The variable enemy indicates that when the value is False, the passage with the first-class ticket is prohibited. The initial value of the variable escape is, for example, False. The variable enemy is an example of information for setting the validity / invalidity of the first-class ticket. The variable names in this specification are examples.

Station staff, etc. issue a plurality of first-class tickets in advance when it is expected that the station will be crowded. That is, the station clerk instructs the automatic ticket vending machine 100 to issue a first-class ticket by, for example, operating the clerk operation unit 105. That is, the staff operation unit 105 receives an instruction to issue a first-class ticket. Then, the ticketing unit 103 issues a first-class ticket printed with an optically readable QR code. The QR code stores the first-class ticket information. It should be noted that a user or the like cannot operate the customer service unit 102 of the automatic ticket vending machine 100 in the normal mode to give an instruction to issue a first-class ticket.

Then, when the station starts to get crowded, the station clerk or the like operates the terminal connected to the station server 400 in order to enable admission with the first-class ticket, and the first-class. Instruct station server 400 to send valid information. In response to this, the station server 400 generates the first type valid information. The type 1 valid information includes the station identification number. The station identification number is a unique number assigned to each station. In the above, it has been explained that the storage unit 402 stores the station information where the station server 400 is installed. For example, the station indicated by the station identification number included in the type 1 valid information is stored in the storage unit 402. This is the station indicated by the installation station information. Then, the station server 400 transmits the generated first-class valid information to the automatic ticket vending machine 100 and the automatic ticket gate 200A in the station. Further, the station server 400 transmits the generated first-class valid information to the head office server 500. When the head office server 500 receives the first-class valid information, it transfers the first-class valid information to the station server 400 of each station. Then, when the station server 400 of each station receives the first-class valid information, it transfers the first-class valid information to the automatic checkout machine 300 in its own station.
After performing the operation of transmitting the first-class valid information, the station staff or the like distributes the first-class ticket issued in advance to the desired passengers.

The automatic ticket vending machine 100 that has received the first-class valid information transmitted from the station server 400 transitions from the normal mode to the first-class permission mode. The automatic ticket vending machine 100 in the first-class permission mode allows the user to instruct the issuance of the first-class ticket by operating the customer service unit 102 or the like.
When the boarding station (for example, station A) is crowded, the passenger instructs the automatic ticket vending machine 100 to issue a first-class ticket by operating the customer service unit 102 or the like. .. That is, the customer service unit 102 receives an instruction to issue a first-class ticket. Then, the ticketing unit 103 issues a first-class ticket printed with an optically readable QR code. The QR code stores the first-class ticket information. The automatic ticket vending machine 100 does not collect the fare when issuing the first-class ticket.
Alternatively, the automatic ticket vending machine 100 in the type 1 permission mode may automatically issue a type 1 ticket. Then, if the issued first-class ticket is taken by a passenger or the like, the next first-class ticket is issued. The automatic ticket vending machine 100 repeats this operation. By doing so, the user does not need to operate the automatic ticket vending machine 100 to obtain the first-class ticket, so that the first-class ticket can be obtained more smoothly than when the operation is required. can do.

As described above, when a first-class ticket is required, the passenger receives it from, for example, the station staff who distributes it, or obtains it from the automatic ticket vending machine 100.

If a station clerk wants to prohibit entry with a first-class ticket when the station congestion is resolved, he / she can operate the terminal connected to the station server 400 to obtain first-class invalid information. Instruct the station server 400 to send. In response to this, the station server 400 generates the first-class invalid information. The type 1 invalid information includes the station identification number. In the above, it has been explained that the storage unit 402 stores the station information where the station server 400 is installed. For example, the station indicated by the station identification number included in the type 1 invalid information is stored in the storage unit 402. This is the station indicated by the installation station information. Then, the station server 400 transmits the generated first-class invalid information to the automatic ticket vending machine 100 and the automatic ticket gate 200 in the station. Further, the station server 400 transmits the generated first-class invalid information to the head office server 500. When the head office server 500 receives the first-class invalid information, it transfers the first-class invalid information to the station server 400 of each station. Then, when the station server 400 of each station receives the first-class invalid information, the station server 400 stores the first-class invalid information in the storage unit 402. Then, the station server 400 of each station that has received the first-class invalid information transmits the first-class invalid information to the automatic settlement machine 300 in its own station after a predetermined time has elapsed.
The automatic ticket vending machine 100 that has received the first-class invalid information transmitted from the station server 400 transitions from the first-class permission mode to the normal mode.

The first-class ticket information includes the boarding station (entrance station information), reference number (ticket identification information), date and time of issuance, and a number indicating that the ticket is a first-class ticket (hereinafter referred to as "first-class number"). including. In the above, it has been explained that the storage unit 106 stores the installation station information of the automatic ticket vending machine. For example, the boarding station included in the type 1 ticket information is the installation station information stored in the storage unit 106. Is the station indicated by.

The reference number included in the first-class ticket information is unique information different from the reference number included in the first-class ticket information of the first-class ticket printed on other officially issued tickets. be. For example, the reference number indicates the issue date, the code indicating the issuing station, the machine number, and the ticket number. The unit number is a unique number within the same station that identifies each of the plurality of automatic ticket vending machines 100. Type 1 ticket information is an example of passport information.

The regular ticket includes, for example, the boarding station (entrance station information), the destination station (participation station information), the reference number, the release date and time, and the amount of money received as the ticket information. Since the first-class ticket does not collect the fare at the time of issuance, the first-class ticket information does not include the collected amount. In addition, even when the information indicating that the received amount is 0 is included, the received amount is not included.

At this time, the automatic ticket gate 200A operates as follows.
In step S11 of FIG. 6, the control unit 201 of the automatic ticket gate 200A confirms whether or not the information has been received by the communication unit 210. If the information is not received, the control unit 201 determines No in step S11 and proceeds to step S12.

In step S12, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the ticket has been read. If the ticket is read, the control unit 201 determines No in step S12 and returns to step S11. Thus, the control unit 201 repeats steps S11 and S12 until information is received or the ticket is read.

If information such as type 1 valid information or type 1 invalid information is received while in the standby state of step S11 and step S12, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S11 and proceeds to step S13. Proceed with.
In step S13, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the received information is the first-class valid information. If the received information is the first-class valid information, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S13 and proceeds to step S14.

In step S14, the control unit 201 sets the value of the variable escape to True. The control unit 201 returns to step S11 after the process of step S14.

On the other hand, if the received information is not the first-class valid information, the control unit 201 determines No in step S13 and proceeds to step S15.
In step S15, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the received information is the first-class invalid information. If the received information is the first-class invalid information, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S15 and proceeds to step S16.

In step S16, the control unit 201 sets the value of the variable escape to False. The control unit 201 returns to step S11 after the process of step S16.
If the received information is not the first-class invalid information, the control unit 201 determines No in step S15 and performs other processing according to the received information.

At this time, the automatic checkout machine 300 at each station operates as follows.
In step S31 of FIG. 7, the control unit 301 of the automatic settlement machine 300 confirms whether or not the information has been received by the communication unit 311. If the information is not received, the control unit 301 determines No in step S31 and proceeds to step S32.

In step S32, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the ticket has been read. If the ticket is read, the control unit 301 determines No in step S32 and returns to step S31. Thus, the control unit 301 repeats steps S31 and S32 until information is received or the ticket is read.

If information such as type 1 valid information or type 1 invalid information is received while in the standby state of step S31 and step S32, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S31 and proceeds to step S33. Proceed with.
In step S33, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the received information is the first-class valid information. If the received information is the first-class valid information, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S33 and proceeds to step S34.

In step S34, the control unit 301 stores the received first-class valid information in the storage unit 306 or the like. The control unit 301 returns to step S31 after the process of step S34.
When the first-class valid information is stored in the automatic settlement machine 300, it indicates that the same station as the station indicated by the station identification number included in the first-class valid information is the first-class valid station. .. The control unit 301 permits the settlement of the first-class ticket in which the first-class valid station is the entrance station. The first-class valid information stored in the automatic checkout machine 300 is an example of information for setting the validity / invalidity of the first-class ticket.

On the other hand, if the received information is not the first-class valid information, the control unit 301 determines No in step S33 and proceeds to step S35.
In step S35, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the received information is the first-class invalid information. If the received information is the first-class invalid information, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S35 and proceeds to step S36.

In step S36, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the first-class valid information including the same station identification number as the station identification number included in the received first-class invalid information is stored in the storage unit 306 or the like. do. Then, if the first-class valid information is stored, the control unit 301 deletes the first-class valid information. The control unit 301 returns to step S31 after the process of step S36.

On the other hand, the passenger who has obtained the first-class ticket holds the first-class ticket over the QR code reading unit 206 of the automatic ticket gate 200A at station A. The QR code reading unit 206 reads the first-class ticket information from the QR code printed on the first-class ticket.
If the ticket is read while in the standby state of step S11 and step S12 of FIG. 6, the control unit 201 of the automatic ticket gate 200A determines Yes in step S12 and proceeds to step S17.
In step S17, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the read ticket is a ticket such as a normal ticket. If the read ticket is a normal ticket, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S17. The processing of the control unit 201 in this case may be the same processing as that of the conventional automatic ticket gate, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. If the read ticket is not a normal ticket, the control unit 201 determines No in step S17 and proceeds to step S18.

In step S18, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the read ticket is a first-class ticket. For example, when the ticket information includes the type 1 number, the control unit 201 determines that the read ticket is the type 1 ticket. If the read ticket is a first-class ticket, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S18 and proceeds to step S19.

In step S19, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not it is possible to enter with the read type 1 ticket. That is, for example, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the value of the variable escape is True. Further, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the entrance station information included in the type 1 ticket information of the type 1 ticket and the installation station information stored in the storage unit 205 indicate the same station. do. If the value of the variable enable is True and the entrance station information and the installation station information indicate the same station, the control unit 201 determines that the entrance is possible with the read type 1 ticket. If the control unit 201 can enter with the read type 1 ticket, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S19 and proceeds to step S20.

In step S20, the control unit 201 performs control for permitting passage. That is, the control unit 201 controls various operations as follows. The control unit 201 transmits a door release instruction to the door drive unit 209. Further, the control unit 201 transmits the entrance guidance information to the guidance display unit 202. Further, the control unit 201 controls the communication unit 210 so as to transmit the admission permission information to the station server 400 of the station A. In response to this, the door drive unit 209 controls the drive of the door and releases the door from blocking the passage of the ticket gate passage. In addition, the guidance display unit 202 displays the entrance guidance information. In addition, the communication unit 210 transmits the admission permission information to the station server 400 of station A. The admission permission information includes, for example, the date and time of admission, the boarding station (entrance station information), the reference number (ticket identification information), and the type 1 number included in the type 1 ticket information. The control unit 201 returns to step S11 after the process of step S20.

The communication unit 403 of the station server 400 of station A receives the admission permission information. Then, the control unit 401 of the station server 400 of the station A generates admission data based on the admission permission information. Admission data includes boarding station, reference number, release date and time, and admission date and time. The communication unit 403 of the station server 400 of station A transmits admission data to the head office server 500. The admission permission information is an example of information for identifying an admitted pass. Admission data is an example of information that identifies an admitted pass.
The communication unit 503 of the head office server 500 receives the admission data, and the storage unit 502 stores the admission data.

In step S18, if the read ticket is not a first-class ticket, the control unit 201 determines No and proceeds to step S21. Further, in step S19, if the read first-class ticket is not available for admission, the control unit 201 determines No and proceeds to step S21.
In step S21, the control unit 201 performs control for prohibiting passage. That is, the control unit 201 controls various operations as follows. The control unit 201 transmits a door closing instruction to the door drive unit 209. Further, the control unit 201 transmits the admission prohibition guidance information to the guidance display unit 202. In response to this, the door drive unit 209 controls the drive of the door and blocks the passage of the ticket gate passage by the door. In addition, the guidance display unit 202 displays the admission prohibition guidance information. The control unit 201 returns to step S11 after the process of step S21.

After that, the passenger holding the first-class ticket processed by the automatic ticket gate 200A at station A is the QR code reader 312 of the automatic checkout machine 300 installed at the destination station (for example, station B). Hold the first-class ticket over. The QR code reading unit 312 reads the first-class ticket information from the QR code printed on the first-class ticket.
If the ticket is read while in the standby state of step S31 and step S32 of FIG. 6, the control unit 301 of the automatic checkout machine 300 determines Yes in step S32 and proceeds to step S37.
In step S37, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the read ticket is a normal ticket. If the read ticket is a normal ticket, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S37. The processing of the control unit 201 in this case may be the same processing as that of the conventional automatic ticket gate, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. If the read ticket is not a normal ticket, the control unit 301 determines No in step S37 and proceeds to step S38.

In step S38, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the read ticket is a first-class ticket. For example, when the ticket information includes the first-class number, the control unit 301 determines that the read ticket is the first-class ticket. If the read ticket is a first-class ticket, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S38 and proceeds to step S39.

In step S39, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the station indicated by the entrance station information included in the read type 1 ticket information is a type 1 valid station. That is, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the first-class valid information including the station identification number indicating the same station as the entrance station information is stored in the storage unit 306 or the like. If the station indicated by the entrance station information is a type 1 valid station, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S39 and proceeds to step S40.

The QR code reading unit 312 acquires the reference number included in the first-class ticket information. In addition, in order to make the explanation easy to understand, the reference number acquired by the QR code reading unit 312 is referred to as a settlement reference number.
In step S40, the control unit 301 controls the communication unit 311 to acquire the entrance data. The communication unit 311 requests the head office server 500 for admission data including the same reference number as the settlement reference number via the station server 400 of station B. Then, the communication unit 311 receives the admission data from the head office server 500 via the station server 400 of the B station. The control unit 301 proceeds to step S41 after the process of step S40.

In step S41, the control unit 301 determines whether or not to allow settlement. For example, if the control unit 301 cannot acquire the admission data in step S40, the control unit 301 does not allow the settlement. Further, the control unit 301 does not allow the settlement when the elapsed time from the admission date and time included in the admission data exceeds the predetermined time. If the settlement is permitted, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S41 and proceeds to step S42.

In step S42, the control unit 301 calculates the fare from the getting-off station and the boarding station included in the entrance data. The storage unit 306 has described above to store the installation station information of the automatic checkout machine 300. For example, the disembarkation station is a station indicated by the installation station information stored in the storage unit 306. The control unit 301 proceeds to step S43 after the process of step S42.

In step S43, the control unit 301 controls for fare settlement. That is, the automatic settlement machine 300 operates as follows.
The customer service unit 302 informs that the fare needs to be paid and the amount of the fare based on the control by the control unit 301. The user pays the fare according to the amount calculated by the automatic checkout machine 300. The bill unit 307 and the coin unit 308 receive the bills and coins to be paid and settle the fare.
The control unit 301 proceeds to step S44 after the process of step S43.

In step S44, the control unit 301 controls the communication unit 210 so as to transmit the settlement data to the station server 400 at station B. In response to this, the communication unit 311 transmits the settlement data to the station server 400 of station B. The settlement data includes the settlement station, the settlement reference number, and the settlement date and time. The communication unit 403 of the station server 400 of station B receives the settlement data. Then, the communication unit 403 transmits the settlement data to each automatic ticket gate 200B at station B and the head office server 500. The head office server 500 that has received the settlement data stores the settlement data. The control unit 301 returns to step S31 of FIG. 7 after the process of step S44. The settlement data transmitted in step S44 is an example of information for identifying the settlement completed pass certificate.

At this time, the automatic ticket gate 200B operates as follows.
In step S61 of FIG. 9, the control unit 201 of the automatic ticket gate 200B confirms whether or not the information has been received by the communication unit 210. If the information is not received, the control unit 201 determines No in step S61 and proceeds to step S62.

In step S62, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the ticket has been read. If the ticket is read, the control unit 201 determines No in step S62 and returns to step S61. Thus, the control unit 201 repeats steps S61 and S62 until information is received or the ticket is read.

If information such as settlement data is received while in the standby state of step S61 and step S62, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S61 and proceeds to step S63.
In step S63, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the received information is settlement data. If the received information is settlement data, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S63 and proceeds to step S64.

In step S64, the control unit 201 stores the received settlement data in the storage unit 205. The control unit 201 returns to step S61 after the process of step S64.
If the received information is not settlement data, the control unit 201 determines No in step S64 and performs other processing according to the received information.

On the other hand, the passenger who has finished paying the fare with the automatic checkout machine 300 holds the first-class ticket over the QR code reading unit 206 of the automatic ticket gate 200B at station B. The QR code reading unit 206 reads the first-class ticket information from the QR code printed on the first-class ticket.
If the ticket is read while in the standby state of step S61 and step S62, the control unit 201 of the automatic ticket gate 200B determines Yes in step S62 and proceeds to step S65.
In step S65, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the read ticket is a normal ticket. If the read ticket is a normal ticket, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S65. The processing of the control unit 201 in this case may be the same processing as that of the conventional automatic ticket gate, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. If the read ticket is not a normal ticket, the control unit 201 determines No in step S65 and proceeds to step S66.

In step S66, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the read ticket is a first-class ticket. For example, when the ticket information includes the type 1 number, the control unit 201 determines that the read ticket is the type 1 ticket. If the read ticket is a first-class ticket, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S66 and proceeds to step S67.

In step S67, the control unit 201 has the settlement reference number of the settlement data stored in the storage unit 205 the same as the reference number included in the ticket information read by the QR code reading unit 206 in step S62. Check if it is not. In order to make the explanation easy to understand, the reference number included in the QR code read by the QR code reading unit 206 is referred to as a reading reference number. If the settlement reference number stored in the storage unit 205 is the same as the read reference number, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S67 and proceeds to step S68.

In step S68, the control unit 201 performs control for permitting passage. That is, the control unit 201 controls various operations as follows. The control unit 201 transmits a door release instruction to the door drive unit 209. Further, the control unit 201 transmits the participation guidance information to the guidance display unit 202. Further, the control unit 201 controls the communication unit 210 so as to transmit the entry permission information to the station server 400 of the B station. In response to this, the door drive unit 209 controls the drive of the door and releases the door from blocking the passage of the ticket gate passage. In addition, the guidance display unit 202 displays the participation guidance information. In addition, the communication unit 210 transmits the entry permission information to the station server 400 of station B. Participation permission information includes, for example, settlement data and participation date and time. The control unit 201 returns to step S61 after the process of step S68.

The communication unit 403 of the station server 400 of station B receives the participation permission information. In response to this, the control unit 401 of the station server 400 of station B generates participation data based on the participation permission information. Participation data includes, for example, a boarding station, a destination station, a reference number, a release date and time, an admission date and time, a participation date and time, and a fare. Then, the communication unit 403 of the station server 400 of station B transmits the participation data to the head office server 500. The head office server 500 that has received the participation data stores the participation data. Further, the control unit 401 of the station server 400 of the station B transmits the entry permission information to the automatic ticket gate 200B in the own station. The automatic ticket gate 200B that has received the entry permission information deletes the settlement data including the same reference number as the reference number included in the entry permission information.

On the other hand, in step S67, if the settlement reference number stored in the storage unit 205 is not the same as the read reference number, the control unit 201 determines No and proceeds to step S69.

In step S69, the control unit 201 performs control for prohibiting passage. That is, the control unit 201 controls various operations as follows. The control unit 201 transmits a door closing instruction to the door drive unit 209. Further, the control unit 201 transmits the settlement guidance information to the guidance display unit 202. In response to this, the door drive unit 209 controls the drive of the door and blocks the passage of the ticket gate passage by the door. In addition, the guidance display unit 202 displays the settlement guidance information. The settlement guidance information includes information for guiding the user to the automatic settlement machine 300 or information indicating that settlement is necessary. The control unit 201 returns to step S61 after the process of step S69.

Next, the second type ticket will be described.
Station staff, etc. issue a plurality of Type 2 tickets in advance in case the station facilities become unusable due to a power outage or breakdown. That is, the station clerk instructs the automatic ticket vending machine 100 to issue a second-class ticket, for example, by operating the clerk operation unit 105. That is, the clerk operation unit 105 receives an instruction to issue a second-class ticket. Then, the ticketing unit 103 issues a second-class ticket printed with an optically readable QR code. The QR code stores the type 2 ticket information. It should be noted that a user or the like cannot operate the customer service unit 102 of the automatic ticket vending machine 100 to give an instruction to issue a second-class ticket.

Alternatively, a station clerk or the like may issue a second-class ticket using a general copy machine or printer.

Then, the station staff and the like distribute the second-class ticket to the desired passengers when the automatic ticket gate 200 becomes unusable due to a power outage at the station facility.

In addition, the station clerk may post a paper or the like on which the QR code storing the type 2 ticket information is printed at the station when the automatic ticket gate 200 becomes unusable. Alternatively, the station clerk may install a display device at the station on which the QR code storing the type 2 ticket information is displayed when the automatic ticket gate 200 becomes unusable.
In this case, the user may take a picture of the QR code using an electronic device including a camera and a display device, such as a smartphone, a tablet PC (personal computer), or a digital camera. Then, the user causes the photographed image to be displayed on the display device included in the electronic device. As a result, the QR code is displayed on the electronic device, so that the electronic device becomes a type 2 ticket.

As described above, when a second-class ticket is required, the passenger receives it from the station staff who distributes it, or photographs the QR code using an electronic device as described above.

Further, when the station server 400 can be used, the station clerk instructs the station server 400 to transmit the second type valid information by operating a terminal connected to the station server 400. At this time, the station clerk designates the station to be regarded as the second type effective station. The station specified here is a station with a station clerk. In response to this, the station server 400 generates the second type valid information. The type 2 valid information includes the station identification number. The station indicated by the station identification number included in the generated type 2 valid information is the station designated by the station staff as described above. Then, the station server 400 transmits the generated second-class valid information to the head office server 500. When the head office server 500 receives the second-class valid information, it transfers the second-class valid information to the station server 400 of each station. Then, when the station server 400 of each station receives the second-class valid information, it transfers the second-class valid information to the automatic checkout machine 300 in its own station.
If the station server 400 cannot be used, for example, a station clerk or the like requests a station clerk of another station to obtain Type 2 valid information from the station server 400 of the other station on the head office server. Have it sent to 500. The station specified in this case is the requesting station.

In addition, when the automatic ticket gate 200 becomes available, the station clerk, etc. may operate the terminal connected to the station server 400 to prohibit entry with the second-class ticket. Instruct the station server 400 to send the type 2 invalid information. In response to this, the station server 400 generates the second type invalid information. The type 2 invalid information includes the station identification number. In the above, it has been explained that the storage unit 402 stores the station information where the station server 400 is installed. For example, the station indicated by the station identification number included in the type 2 invalid information is stored in the storage unit 402. This is the station indicated by the installation station information. Then, the station server 400 transmits the generated type 2 invalid information to the head office server 500. When the head office server 500 receives the second-class invalid information, it transfers the second-class invalid information to the station server 400 of each station. Then, when the station server 400 of each station receives the second-class invalid information, the second-class invalid information is stored in the storage unit 402. Then, the station server 400 of each station that has received the second-class invalid information transmits the second-class invalid information to the automatic settlement machine 300 in its own station after a predetermined time has elapsed.

The type 2 ticket information includes the boarding station (entrance station information), the date and time of issuance, and a number indicating that the ticket is a type 2 ticket (hereinafter referred to as "type 2 number"). In the above, it has been explained that the storage unit 106 stores the installation station information of the automatic ticket vending machine. For example, the boarding station included in the type 2 ticket information is the installation station information stored in the storage unit 106. Is the station indicated by. Type 2 ticket information is an example of passport information. Since the fare is not collected when the Type 2 ticket is issued, the Type 2 ticket information does not include the collected amount.

At this time, the automatic checkout machine 300 at each station operates as follows.
If information such as type 2 valid information or type 2 invalid information is received while in the standby state of step S31 and step S32 of FIG. 7, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S31. The process proceeds to step S33.
Then, if the received information is not the first-class valid information or the first-class invalid information, the control unit 301 determines No in step S35 and proceeds to step S45.
In step S45, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the received information is the second type valid information. If the received information is the second type valid information, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S45 and proceeds to step S46.

In step S46, the control unit 301 stores the received type 2 valid information in the storage unit 306 or the like. The control unit 301 returns to step S31 after the process of step S46.
When the type 2 valid information is stored in the automatic checkout machine 300, it indicates that the same station as the station indicated by the station identification number included in the type 2 valid information is the type 2 valid station. .. The control unit 301 permits the settlement of the first-class ticket and the second-class ticket in which the second-class valid station is the entrance station. The type 2 valid information stored in the automatic checkout machine 300 is an example of information for setting the validity / invalidity of the type 2 ticket.

On the other hand, if the received information is not the second type valid information, the control unit 301 determines No in step S45 and proceeds to step S47.
In step S47, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the received information is the second type invalid information. If the received information is the second type invalid information, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S47 and proceeds to step S48.

In step S48, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the type 2 valid information including the same station identification number as the station identification number included in the received type 2 invalid information is stored in the storage unit 306 or the like. do. Then, if the type 2 valid information is stored, the control unit 301 deletes the type 2 valid information. The control unit 301 returns to step S31 after the process of step S48.
If the received information is not the type 2 invalid information in step S47, the control unit 301 determines No and performs other processing according to the received information.

On the other hand, the passenger who has obtained the second-class ticket enters the ticket gate without passing through the automatic ticket gate 200. Alternatively, pass through the automatic ticket gate 200 and enter the ticket gate.

After that, the passenger holding the type 2 ticket holds the type 2 ticket over the QR code reading unit 312 of the automatic checkout machine 300 installed at the destination station (for example, station B). The QR code reading unit 312 reads the type 2 ticket information from the QR code printed on the type 2 ticket.
In step S38, if the read ticket is not a first-class ticket, the control unit 301 determines No and proceeds to step S49.

In step S49, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the read ticket is a type 2 ticket. For example, when the ticket information includes the type 2 number, the control unit 301 determines that the read ticket is the type 2 ticket. If the read ticket is a type 2 ticket, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S49 and proceeds to step S50.

In step S50, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the station indicated by the entrance station information included in the read type 2 ticket information is a type 2 valid station. That is, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the second-class valid information including the station identification number indicating the same station as the entrance station information is stored in the storage unit 306 or the like. If the station indicated by the entrance station information is a type 2 valid station, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S50 and proceeds to step S51.

In step S51, the control unit 301 calculates the fare from the getting-off station and the boarding station included in the type 2 ticket information. The storage unit 306 has described above to store the installation station information of the automatic checkout machine 300. For example, the disembarkation station is a station indicated by the installation station information stored in the storage unit 306. The control unit 301 proceeds to step S52 after the process of step S51.

In step S52, the control unit 301 controls for fare settlement. That is, the automatic settlement machine 300 operates as follows.
The customer service unit 302 informs that the fare needs to be paid and the amount of the fare based on the control by the control unit 301. The user pays the fare according to the amount calculated by the automatic checkout machine 300. The bill unit 307 and the coin unit 308 receive the bills and coins to be paid and settle the fare.
The control unit 301 proceeds to step S53 after the process of step S52.

In step S53, the control unit 301 controls the ticketing unit 303 to issue a settlement ticket. The ticketing unit 303 issues a settlement ticket printed with an optically readable QR code. The QR code stores the settlement ticket information. The settlement ticket information includes the settlement ticket reference number. The checkout ticket is an example of a participation certificate. The checkout ticket is an example of a pass. The settlement ticket information is an example of participation certificate information. The control unit 301 proceeds to step S54 after the process of step S53.

In step S54, the control unit 301 controls the communication unit 210 so as to transmit the settlement data to the station server 400 at station B. In response to this, the communication unit 311 transmits the settlement data to the station server 400 of station B. The settlement data includes the settlement station, the settlement ticket reference number, and the settlement date and time. The communication unit 403 of the station server 400 of station B receives the settlement data. Then, the communication unit 403 transmits the settlement data to each automatic ticket gate 200B at station B and the head office server 500. The head office server 500 that has received the settlement data stores the settlement data. After the process of step S54, the control unit 301 returns to step S31 of FIG. The settlement data transmitted in step S54 is an example of information for identifying the entry certificate.
When the automatic ticket gate 200B receives the settlement data, the automatic ticket gate 200B stores the received settlement data, as in the case of the first-class ticket described above.

On the other hand, in step S39, if the station indicated by the entrance station information included in the read type 1 ticket information is not a type 1 valid station, the control unit 301 determines No and proceeds to step S50. .. That is, in step S39, if the first-class valid information including the station identification number indicating the same station as the entrance station information is not stored in the storage unit 306 or the like, the control unit 301 determines No and steps. Proceed to S50. If the control unit 301 does not allow the settlement in step S41, the control unit 301 determines No and proceeds to step S50. Then, in step S50, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the station indicated by the entrance station information included in the read type 1 ticket information is a type 2 valid station.
As shown above, the first-class ticket can be used as a second-class ticket if it stores the first-class ticket information including the entrance station information indicating the second-class valid station. Is. Therefore, when the automatic ticket gate 200 becomes unusable, the station clerk distributes or posts the first-class ticket in place of the second-class ticket or in addition to the second-class ticket. Is also good. The Type 1 ticket distributed or posted in this case may be a ticket copied by a general copy machine or the like. This is because when a first-class ticket is used as a second-class ticket, there is no problem even if a first-class ticket with the same reference number exists.

On the other hand, in step S49, if the read ticket is not a type 2 ticket, the control unit 301 determines No and proceeds to step S55. Further, in step S50, if the station indicated by the entrance station information included in the read type 2 ticket information is not a type 2 valid station, the control unit 301 determines No and proceeds to step S55. .. That is, in step S50, if the type 2 valid information including the station identification number indicating the same station as the entrance station information is not stored in the storage unit 306 or the like, the control unit 301 determines No and steps. Proceed to S55.
In step S55, the control unit 301 controls not to allow the settlement. That is, the control unit 301 controls the customer service unit 302 and guides the user to go to the window where the station staff is present. The control unit 301 returns to step S31 of FIG. 7 after the process of step S55.

On the other hand, the customer who has finished paying the fare with the automatic checkout machine 300 holds the checkout ticket over the QR code reading unit 206 of the automatic ticket gate 200 at station B. The QR code reading unit 206 reads the settlement ticket information from the QR code printed on the settlement ticket.
In step S66, if the read ticket is not a first-class ticket, the control unit 201 determines No and proceeds to step S70.
In step S70, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the read ticket is a checkout ticket. If the read ticket is a checkout ticket, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S70 and proceeds to step S71.

In step S71, the control unit 201 has the numbered ticket reference number of the settlement data stored in the storage unit 205 the same as the numbered ticket reference number included in the settlement ticket read by the QR code reading unit 206. Check if. In order to make the explanation easy to understand, the reference number included in the QR code read by the QR code reading unit 206 is referred to as a reading reference number. If the settlement ticket reference number stored in the storage unit 205 is the same as the reading reference number, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S71 and proceeds to step S68.

On the other hand, in step S70, if the read ticket is not a checkout ticket, the control unit 201 determines No and proceeds to step S72. Further, in step S71, if the settlement ticket reference number stored in the storage unit 205 is not the same as the reading reference number, the control unit 201 determines No and proceeds to step S72.
In step S72, the control unit 201 performs control for prohibiting passage. That is, the control unit 201 controls various operations as follows. The control unit 201 transmits a door closing instruction to the door drive unit 209. In addition, the control unit 201 transmits the participation prohibition guidance information to the guidance display unit 202. In response to this, the door drive unit 209 controls the drive of the door and blocks the passage of the ticket gate passage by the door. In addition, the guidance display unit 202 displays the participation prohibition guidance information. The control unit 201 returns to step S61 after the process of step S72.

According to the ticket gate system of the first embodiment, the passenger does not have to pay the fare at the time of admission when using the first-class ticket or the second-class ticket. Then, pay the fare at the time of participation. Therefore, the user can smoothly enter the ticket gate. Further, therefore, the ticket gate system of the first embodiment contributes to alleviation of congestion at the station.
Further, according to the ticket gate system of the first embodiment, the automatic payment machine 300 does not have to issue a ticket for participation in the payment of the first-class ticket. Then, the automatic ticket gate 200B permits the passage with the first-class ticket used for the settlement by the automatic settlement machine 300. Therefore, the user can participate in the automatic ticket gate 200B after the payment by the automatic payment machine 300 by using the first-class ticket read by the automatic payment machine 300. In addition, the ticket gate system of the first embodiment can reduce the cost of issuing a ticket for participation.

The first-class ticket and the second-class ticket of the first embodiment can be issued in advance. Then, the passenger can enter the ticket gate simply by receiving the first-class ticket or the second-class ticket from the station staff or the like. In addition, the type 2 ticket of the first embodiment only needs to be posted at the station. Then, the passenger can enter the ticket gate simply by taking a picture of the posted type 2 ticket. Therefore, the user can smoothly enter the ticket gate. Further, therefore, the ticket gate system of the first embodiment contributes to alleviation of congestion at the station.

Further, the type 2 ticket of the first embodiment does not need to hold the ticket over the automatic ticket gate 200 at the entrance station. Therefore, the ticket gate system of the first embodiment can smoothly allow the user to enter the ticket gate even when the automatic ticket gate 200 cannot be used due to a power outage or the like by using the second type ticket.

According to the ticket gate system of the first embodiment, the automatic ticket gate 200A can switch whether to allow or prohibit the passage with the first-class ticket. This is based on, for example, that the automatic ticket gate 200A receives the first-class valid information or the first-class invalid information. From the above, the ticket gate system of the first embodiment can reduce the illegal use of the first-class ticket by prohibiting the passage with the first-class ticket when the situation such as congestion does not occur. ..

According to the ticket gate system of the first embodiment, the automatic checkout machine 300 can switch whether to allow or prohibit the checkout of the first-class ticket. This is based on, for example, that the automatic settlement machine 300 has received the first-class valid information or the first-class invalid information. From the above, the ticket gate system of the first embodiment can reduce the illegal use of the first-class ticket by prohibiting the settlement with the first-class ticket when the situation such as congestion does not occur. ..
Further, according to the ticket gate system of the first embodiment, the automatic payment machine 300 can switch whether to allow or prohibit the payment of the second-class ticket. This is based on, for example, that the automatic settlement machine 300 has received the type 2 valid information or the type 2 invalid information. From the above, the ticket gate system of the first embodiment can reduce the illegal use of the second type ticket.

According to the ticket gate system of the first embodiment, the automatic checkout machine 300 is a first-class ticket or a second-class ticket only when a specific station such as a first-class valid station or a second-class valid station is a boarding station. Allow payment with a seed ticket. Therefore, the ticket gate system of the first embodiment can prevent unauthorized use of the first-class ticket and the second-class ticket.

Further, according to the ticket gate system of the first embodiment, two types of tickets, a first-class ticket and a second-class ticket, can be used. Therefore, the ticket gate system of the first embodiment can deal with various situations by properly using the first-class ticket and the second-class ticket.

According to the ticket gate system of the first embodiment, the automatic ticket gate 200B displays the settlement guidance information when the unpaid first-class ticket is read. Therefore, the ticket gate system of the first embodiment is user-friendly to those who do not know how to use the first-class ticket.

[Second Embodiment]
Since the ticket gate system of the second embodiment may have the same configuration as the ticket gate system of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.
In the second embodiment, the automatic ticket vending machine 100 can issue a transfer ticket, which will be described later. The transfer ticket is an example of a pass.

Hereinafter, the operation of the ticket gate system according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12. The content of the process in the following operation description is an example, and various processes capable of obtaining the same result can be appropriately used. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of control processing by the control unit 201 of the automatic ticket gate 200 at the entrance station. The control unit 201 executes the control process of FIG. 10 based on the control program stored in the storage unit 205 or the like. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of control processing by the control unit 301 of the automatic settlement machine 300. The control unit 301 executes the control process of FIG. 11 based on the control program stored in the storage unit 306 or the like. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of control processing by the control unit 201 of the automatic ticket gate 200 at the participating station. The control unit 201 executes the control process of FIG. 12 based on the control program stored in the storage unit 205 or the like. The control unit 201 of the automatic ticket gate 200A allocates the variable escapeA to the memory or the like when the control process shown in FIG. 10 is started. Further, when the control unit 301 of the automatic settlement machine 300 starts the control process shown in FIG. 11, the variable escapeF is allocated to the memory or the like. Then, when the control unit 201 of the automatic ticket gate 200B starts the control process shown in FIG. 10, the variable escapeB is allocated to the memory or the like. The variable escapeA, the variable escapeF, and the variable escapeB are flags that take the value of True or False. The variables escapeA and variables B indicate that when the value is True, the transfer ticket is allowed to pass. The variables escapeA and variableB indicate that when the value is False, the transfer ticket is prohibited from passing. The initial values of the variable enabledA and the variable enabledB are, for example, False. The variable escapeA, the variable escapeF, and the variable escapeB are examples of information for setting the validity / invalidity of the transfer ticket.
The same reference numerals are given to the same processes as those in FIGS. 6 to 9 in FIGS. 10 to 12. In addition, the description of the process may be omitted below.

In the following explanation, it is assumed that an accident or the like occurred on a railway line of another company and the operation was stopped in some sections or all sections. The section in which the operation is stopped shall be referred to as a hindrance section. Then, in the following explanation, it is assumed that transfer transportation is carried out for the troubled section generated by another company. In addition, transfer transportation shall be carried out between C station and D station as a transfer section. There may or may not be another station between C and D stations.

According to the transfer transportation, the transfer valid information is transmitted from the head office server 500 to the station server 400 of each station. The transfer valid information is transmitted based on, for example, an operation by an operator of the head office server 500 or the like. The transfer valid information includes information indicating the transfer section. When the station server 400 of each station receives the transfer valid information, the station server 400 stores the transfer section included in the transfer valid information in the storage unit 402 or the like. Then, the station server 400 transmits the participation valid information to the automatic ticket gate 200B and the automatic checkout machine 300 in the station. Further, if the station indicated by the installed station information stored in the storage unit 402 is within the transfer section included in the transfer valid information, the station server 400 can be used for the automatic ticket vending machine 100 and the automatic ticket gate 200A in the own station. In response, the admission valid information is sent. The automatic ticket vending machine 100 that has received the admission valid information transitions from the normal mode to the transfer permission mode.

When transfer transportation is carried out, a station clerk or the like instructs the automatic ticket vending machine 100 to issue a transfer ticket by operating the clerk operation unit 105 or the like. That is, the staff operation unit 105 receives an instruction to issue a transfer ticket. Then, the ticketing unit 103 issues a transfer ticket printed with an optically readable QR code. The QR code stores transfer ticket information. It should be noted that the user or the like cannot operate the customer service unit 102 of the automatic ticket vending machine 100 in the normal mode to give an instruction to issue a transfer ticket. However, the automatic ticket vending machine 100 in the transfer permission mode allows the user to instruct the issuance of the transfer ticket by operating the customer service unit 102 or the like.

The station clerk distributes the transfer ticket issued as described above to the passengers who wish to transfer the ticket. When a transfer ticket is required, the passenger receives it from the station staff who distributes it, or obtains it from the automatic ticket vending machine 100, for example.

In addition, the transfer invalid information is transmitted from the head office server 500 to the station server 400 of each station in response to the termination of part or all of the transfer transportation. The transfer invalid information is transmitted based on an operation by, for example, an operator of the head office server 500. The transfer invalid information includes information indicating an end section at which the transfer ends.

When the station server 400 of each station receives the transfer invalid information, the section obtained by removing the end section included in the transfer invalid information from the transfer section stored in the storage unit 402 is stored in the storage unit 402 as a new transfer section. Overwrite and memorize. As a result, if the station indicated by the installation station information stored in the storage unit 402 is changed from the transfer section to the outside of the transfer section, the station server 400 is set to the automatic ticket vending machine 100 and the automatic ticket gate 200A in the own station. In response, the admission invalid information is sent. Further, the station server 400 of each station receives the transfer invalid information, and if the transfer section stored in the storage unit 402 disappears, the automatic ticket gate 200B and the automatic checkout machine 300 in the own station will be charged after a predetermined time has elapsed. Send invalid information.
The automatic ticket vending machine 100 that has received the admission invalid information transmitted from the station server 400 transitions from the transfer permission mode to the normal mode.

The transfer ticket information includes the boarding station (entrance station information), the reference number (ticket identification information), and the issue date and time, as in the case of the first-class ticket information. However, the transfer ticket includes a number indicating that the ticket is a transfer ticket (hereinafter referred to as "transfer number") instead of the type 1 number. The transfer ticket information is an example of passport information. Since the transfer ticket does not collect the fare at the time of issuance, the transfer ticket information does not include the collected amount.

At this time, the automatic ticket gate 200A at each station operates as follows.
If information such as admission valid information or admission invalid information is received while in the standby state of step S11 and step S12 of FIG. 10, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S11 and proceeds to step S81. move on.
In step S81, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the received information is admission valid information. If the received information is admission valid information, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S81 and proceeds to step S82.

In step S82, the control unit 201 sets the value of the variable escapeA to True. The control unit 201 returns to step S11 after the process of step S82.

On the other hand, if the received information is not the admission valid information, the control unit 201 determines No in step S81 and proceeds to step S83.
In step S83, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the received information is admission invalid information. If the received information is admission invalid information, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S83 and proceeds to step S84.

In step S84, the control unit 201 sets the value of the variable escapeA to False. The control unit 201 returns to step S11 after the process of step S84.
If the received information is not the admission invalid information, the control unit 201 determines No in step S83 and performs other processing according to the received information.

At this time, the automatic checkout machine 300 at each station operates as follows.

If information such as participation valid information or participation invalid information is received while in the standby state of step S31 and step S32 of FIG. 11, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S31 and proceeds to step S91. move on.
In step S91, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the received information is participation valid information. If the received information is the participation valid information, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S91 and proceeds to step S92.

In step S92, the control unit 301 sets the value of the variable escapeF to True. The control unit 301 returns to step S31 after the process of step S92.

On the other hand, if the received information is not the participation valid information, the control unit 301 determines No in step S91 and proceeds to step S93.
In step S93, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the received information is participation invalid information. If the received information is the participation invalid information, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S93 and proceeds to step S94.

In step S94, the control unit 301 sets the value of the variable escapeF to False. The control unit 301 returns to step S31 after the process of step S94.

At this time, the automatic ticket gate 200B at each station operates as follows.
If information such as participation valid information or participation invalid information is received while in the standby state of step S61 and step S62 of FIG. 12, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S61 and proceeds to step S101. move on.
In step S101, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the received information is participation valid information. If the received information is the participation valid information, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S101 and proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the control unit 201 sets the value of the variable escapeB to True. The control unit 201 returns to step S61 after the process of step S102.

On the other hand, if the received information is not the participation valid information, the control unit 201 determines No in step S101 and proceeds to step S103.
In step S103, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the received information is participation invalid information. If the received information is the entry invalid information, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S103 and proceeds to step S104.

In step S104, the control unit 201 sets the value of the variable escapeB to False. The control unit 201 returns to step S61 after the process of step S104.
If the received information is not the entry invalid information, the control unit 201 determines No in step S103 and proceeds to step S63.

On the other hand, the passenger who has obtained the transfer ticket holds the transfer ticket over the QR code reading unit 206 of the automatic ticket gate 200A at the boarding station (for example, E station). The QR code reading unit 206 reads the transfer ticket information from the QR code printed on the transfer ticket.
If the control unit 201 of the automatic ticket gate 200A determines No in step S17 of FIG. 10, the process proceeds to step S85.
In step S85, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the read ticket is a transfer ticket. For example, when the ticket information includes a transfer number, the control unit 201 determines that the read ticket is a transfer ticket. If the read ticket is not a transfer ticket, the control unit 201 determines No in step S85 and proceeds to step S21. Then, if the read ticket is a transfer ticket, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S85 and proceeds to step S86.

In step S86, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not it is possible to enter with the read transfer ticket. That is, for example, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the value of the variable escapeA is True. Further, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the entrance station information included in the transfer ticket information of the transfer ticket and the installation station information stored in the storage unit 205 indicate the same station. If the value of the variable escapeA is True and the entrance station information and the installation station information indicate the same station, the control unit 201 determines that the entrance is possible with the read transfer ticket. If the control unit 201 can enter with the read transfer ticket, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S86 and proceeds to step S20. If the read transfer ticket is not available for admission, the control unit 201 determines No in step S86 and proceeds to step S21.
In the second embodiment, the admission permission information includes, for example, the admission date and time, the boarding station (entrance station information), the reference number (ticket identification information), and the transfer number included in the transfer ticket information.

After that, the passenger holding the transfer ticket processed by the automatic ticket gate 200A at E station asks the QR code reader 312 of the automatic checkout machine 300 installed at the destination station (for example, F station). Hold the transfer ticket over. The QR code reading unit 312 reads the transfer ticket information from the QR code printed on the transfer ticket.
If the control unit 301 of the automatic settlement machine 300 determines No in step S37 of FIG. 11, the process proceeds to step S95.

In step S95, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the read ticket is a transfer ticket. For example, when the ticket information includes a transfer number, the control unit 301 determines that the read ticket is a transfer ticket. If the read ticket is not a transfer ticket, the control unit 301 determines No in step S95 and proceeds to step S55. Then, if the read ticket is a transfer ticket, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S95 and proceeds to step S96.

In step S96, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the value of the variable escapeF is True. If the value of the variable escapeF is False, the control unit 301 determines No in step S96 and proceeds to step S55. Then, if the value of the variable escapeF is True, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S96 and proceeds to step S40.

If the control unit 301 determines No in step S41, the control unit 301 proceeds to step S55. Then, if the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S41, the control unit 301 proceeds to step S97.
In step S97, the control unit 301 controls the customer service unit. Based on this control, the customer service department guides the user to read a ticket (hereinafter referred to as "obstacle ticket") such as a ticket or a commuter pass that includes at least a part of the obstruction section. The control unit 301 proceeds to step S98 after the process of step S97.

The user sees the above guidance and causes the IC card unit 304, the QR code reading unit 312, the device for reading the magnetic ticket, or the like of the automatic payment machine 300 to read the obstacle ticket. The automatic settlement machine 300 reads the obstacle ticket information stored in the obstacle ticket. The obstacle ticket information includes, for example, a boarding station (entrance station information) and a destination station (entry station information).
In step S98, the control unit 301 waits for the obstacle ticket to be read. If the obstacle ticket is read, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S98 and proceeds to step S99.

In step S99, the control unit 301 confirms whether or not the passenger has passed over based on the obstacle ticket information or the like. That is, the control unit 301 determines that the transfer is over if the transfer transportation section targeted by the read obstacle ticket does not include all the sections from E station to F station. That is, the control unit 301 determines that the fare needs to be paid. If the control unit 301 determines that the vehicle is not overpassing, the control unit 301 determines No in step S99 and proceeds to step S44. In this case, the settlement amount is 0 yen.

On the other hand, if the control unit 301 determines that the vehicle is passing over, the control unit 301 determines Yes in step S99 and proceeds to step S100.
In step S100, the control unit 301 calculates the fare for the transit section from the getting-off station, the boarding station included in the entrance data, and the information stored in the obstacle ticket. The control unit 301 proceeds to step S43 after the process of step S100.

After that, the passenger holding the transfer ticket that has been settled by the automatic checkout machine 300 at F station holds the transfer ticket over the QR code reading unit 206 of the automatic ticket gate 200B at F station.
Alternatively, a passenger holding a transfer ticket that has been ticket-processed by the automatic ticket gate 200A at station E can use the QR code reader 206 of the automatic ticket gate 200B at station F without having to process the ticket at the automatic ticket gate 300 at station F. You may hold the transfer ticket over.

If the control unit 201 of the automatic ticket gate 200B determines No in step S65 of FIG. 12, the process proceeds to step S105.
In step S105, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the read ticket is a transfer ticket. For example, when the ticket information includes a transfer number, the control unit 201 determines that the read ticket is a transfer ticket. If the read ticket is not a transfer ticket, the control unit 201 determines No in step S105 and proceeds to step S72. Then, if the read ticket is a transfer ticket, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S105 and proceeds to step S106.

In step S106, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the value of the variable escapeB is True. If the value of the variable escapeB is False, the control unit 201 determines No in step S106 and proceeds to step S72. Then, if the value of the variable escapeB is True, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S106 and proceeds to step S67.

If the control unit 201 determines No in step S67, the control unit 201 proceeds to step S107.
In step S107, the control unit 301 controls the customer service unit. Based on the control, the customer service department guides the user to read the obstacle ticket. The control unit 301 proceeds to step S108 after the process of step S107.

The user sees the above guidance and causes the QR code reading unit 206, the IC card unit 207, or a device for reading the magnetic ticket of the automatic ticket gate 200B to read the obstacle ticket. The automatic ticket gate 200B reads the obstacle ticket information stored in the obstacle ticket.
In step S108, the control unit 201 waits for the obstacle ticket to be read. If the obstacle ticket is read, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S108 and proceeds to step S109.

In step S109, the control unit 201 confirms whether or not the passenger has passed over based on the obstacle ticket information or the like. That is, the control unit 201 determines that the transfer is over if the transfer transportation section targeted by the read obstacle ticket does not include all the sections from E station to F station. That is, the control unit 201 determines that the fare needs to be paid. If the control unit 201 determines that the vehicle is not overpassing, the control unit 201 determines No in step S109 and proceeds to step S68. Then, if the control unit 201 determines that the vehicle is passing over, the control unit 201 determines Yes in step S109 and proceeds to step S69.

According to the ticket gate system of the second embodiment, the same effect as that obtained by using the first-class ticket in the first embodiment can be obtained.

Further, according to the ticket gate system of the second embodiment, the automatic ticket gate 200A performs the entrance ticket gate for transfer transportation. Therefore, the time and effort of the station staff and the like is reduced as compared with the case where the station staff and the like perform the entrance ticket gate for the transfer transportation.
Further, according to the ticket gate system of the second embodiment, the automatic ticket gate 200B performs the entry ticket gate for transfer transportation. Therefore, the time and effort of the station staff and the like is reduced as compared with the case where the station staff and the like perform the entry ticket gate for the transfer transportation.
Further, according to the ticket gate system of the second embodiment, the automatic settlement machine 300 performs the transfer settlement for the transfer transportation. Therefore, the time and effort of the station staff and the like is reduced as compared with the case where the station staff and the like handle the transfer settlement for the transfer transportation.

Further, according to the ticket gate system of the second embodiment, the head office server 500 stores the entrance data and the entry data generated by using the transfer ticket. From the entrance data and entry data stored in the head office server 500, the number of people who used transfer transportation and the like can be known. In addition, from the entrance data and the entry data, it is possible to know which section the passenger using the transfer transportation used. In addition, various usage conditions related to transfer transportation can be understood from the entrance data and entry data.

The above embodiment can be modified as follows.
When the head office server 500 receives the admission data, the head office server 500 may send the admission data to the station server 400 of all stations or the station server 400 of some stations. In this case, in step S40, the automatic checkout machine 300 acquires admission data from the station server 400 of station B. Then, when the admission data is not stored in the station server 400 of the B station, the station server 400 of the B station acquires the admission data from the head office server 500. As described above, by transmitting the admission data to the station server 400 in advance, the time for acquiring the admission data from the head office server 500 becomes unnecessary. Therefore, by doing the above, the ticket gate system of the embodiment can shorten the time required for the user to settle with the automatic checkout machine 300.

The ticket gate system of the first embodiment can handle a first-class ticket and a second-class ticket. However, the ticket gate system of the embodiment may be a system that handles either a first-class ticket or a second-class ticket.

If the control unit 301 determines No in step S39, the control unit 301 may proceed to step S55. If the control unit 301 determines No in step S41, the control unit 301 may proceed to step S55.

In the first embodiment, the automatic ticket gate 200A permits the passage with the first-class ticket in response to the receipt of the first-class valid information (the value of the variable escape is set to True). However, the automatic ticket gate 200A may allow passage with a first-class ticket based on a manual operation by a station clerk or the like. That is, if the automatic ticket gate 200A is operated to instruct the staff operation unit 204 to allow the passage with the first-class ticket, the automatic ticket gate 200A may allow the passage with the first-class ticket. good.
In this case, since the ticket gate system of the embodiment can use the first-class ticket as the second-class ticket, the following usage methods are possible. For example, if the automatic ticket gate 200A can be used, but the station server 400 cannot be used, the station clerk or the like operates the clerk operation unit 204 to use the automatic ticket gate 200A with a first-class ticket. Allow passage. Then, the station staff and the like distribute the first-class ticket printed in advance to the passengers. Further, the station clerk or the like asks the station clerk or the like of another station to transmit the type 2 valid information from the station server 400 of the other station to the head office server 500. In this case, the entrance data is not transmitted from the automatic ticket gate 200A to the head office server 500 via the station server 400. However, the first-class ticket used for admission can be settled as a second-class ticket. In the above case, since the entrance ticket gate is performed using the automatic ticket gate 200A, the ticket gate system of the embodiment prevents fraud at the time of entry as compared with the case where the passenger is entered without passing through the automatic ticket gate 200. Can be done.

Similar to the above, the automatic settlement machine 300 may allow the settlement with the first-class ticket or the second-class ticket based on the manual operation by the station staff or the like. Further, the automatic ticket gate 200A may allow admission with a transfer ticket based on a manual operation by a station clerk or the like. The automatic payment machine 300 may allow payment with a transfer ticket based on a manual operation by a station clerk or the like. The automatic ticket gate 200B may allow participation with a transfer ticket based on a manual operation by a station clerk or the like.

The ticket gate system of the first embodiment handles a regular ticket, a first-class ticket, and a second-class ticket as a ticket. However, the ticket gate system of the embodiment may be able to handle other tickets as well.

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 novel embodiments can be implemented in various other embodiments, 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, and are also included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.
Hereinafter, the inventions described in the claims at the time of filing the application of the present application will be added.
[C1]
Equipped with a payment device and a ticket gate at the participating station
The settlement device is
A settlement reader that reads the pass certificate information from the pass certificate,
A settlement control unit that setstles the fare from the entrance station to the exit station based on the pass certificate information read by the settlement reading unit.
It is provided with a settlement communication unit that transmits information for identifying the settlement completed pass certificate.
The entry station ticket gate device
Participation communication department that receives information that identifies the completed passport,
Participation reader that reads the pass card information from the pass card,
A ticket gate system including information for identifying a completed pass certificate received by the entry communication unit and an entry control unit for determining passability based on the pass certificate information read by the entry reading unit.
[C2]
Equipped with an entrance station ticket gate
The entrance station ticket gate device
An entrance reader that reads the pass card information from the pass card,
An admission control unit that determines admission based on the pass information read by the admission reading unit, and an admission control unit that determines admission.
It is equipped with an admission communication unit that transmits information that identifies a pass card that has already been entered.
The checkout device further includes a checkout communication unit that receives information for identifying an admitted pass.
The ticket gate system according to [C1], wherein the settlement control unit determines whether or not the fare can be settled based on the information for identifying the admitted pass certificate received by the settlement communication unit.
[C3]
The ticket gate system according to [C2], wherein the entrance control unit determines whether or not to enter with the pass certificate based on the information for setting the validity / invalidity of the pass certificate.
[C4]
The ticket gate system according to any one of [C1] to [C3], wherein the settlement control unit determines whether or not the fare can be settled using the pass certificate based on the information for setting the validity / invalidity of the pass certificate.
[C5]
The participation control unit guides the settlement based on the information for identifying the cleared pass certificate received by the entry communication unit and the pass certificate information read by the entry reading unit, [C1] to [C4]. ] The ticket gate system described in any one of.
[C6]
The ticket gate system according to any one of [C1] to [C5], wherein the pass certificate information is optically readable and recorded on the pass certificate.
[C7]
The settlement device further includes a settlement issuing unit that issues a participation certificate in response to the completion of the settlement.
The settlement communication unit transmits information for identifying the entry certificate,
The participation communication unit receives the information for identifying the participation certificate, and receives the information to identify the participation certificate.
When the entry reading unit reads the entry certificate information from the entry certificate,
The participation control unit determines whether or not to pass based on the information for identifying the participation certificate received by the participation communication unit and the participation certificate information read by the participation reading unit, [C1] to [C6]. ] The ticket gate system described in any one of.
[C8]
Participation communication unit that receives information that identifies the cleared pass certificate, entry reading unit that reads the pass certificate information from the pass certificate, information that identifies the settled pass certificate received by the entry communication section, and reading by the entry reading unit. A ticket gate system is configured together with a participation station ticket gate device equipped with a participation control unit that determines whether or not to pass based on the above-mentioned passage certificate information.
A settlement reader that reads the pass certificate information from the pass certificate,
A settlement control unit that setstles the fare from the entrance station to the exit station based on the pass certificate information read by the settlement reading unit.
A settlement device including a settlement communication unit that transmits information for identifying the settlement completed pass certificate.
[C9]
A settlement reading unit that reads the passage certificate information from the passage certificate, a settlement control unit that setstles the fare from the entrance station to the exit station based on the passage certificate information read by the settlement reading unit, and information for identifying the settlement-completed passage certificate. A ticket gate system is configured with a checkout communication unit for transmission and a checkout device equipped with.
Participation communication department that receives information that identifies the completed passport,
Participation reader that reads the pass card information from the pass card,
Participation station ticket gates provided with information for identifying a cleared pass certificate received by the entry communication unit and a participation control unit for determining passability based on the pass certificate information read by the entry reading unit. Device.
[C10]
The fare from the entrance station to the exit station based on the station affairs reading unit that reads the passage certificate information from the pass certificate and the obstacle ticket information from the obstacle ticket, and the passage certificate information and the obstacle ticket information read by the station affairs reading unit. A station affairs device including a station affairs control unit that determines the necessity of payment.

100 ... automatic ticket vending machine, 101,201,301,401,501 ... control unit, 200 ... automatic ticket gate, 300 ... automatic checkout machine, 400 ... station server, 500 ... head office server

Claims (5)

Includes a ticket vending machine, and the entrance station ticket gate apparatus, and the settlement device, and played the station ticket gate apparatus,
The ticket vending machine
The ticket vending machine communication department that receives valid information sent from the server,
The staff operation unit that accepts ticket issuance instructions
It is equipped with a ticketing unit that issues a pass certificate when the valid information is received and the ticket issuance instruction is received.
The entrance station ticket gate device
An admission communication unit that receives the valid information transmitted from the server, and
A storage unit that stores installation station information and
An entrance reader that reads the pass card information from the pass card,
When the valid information transmitted from the server is received and the installation station information stored in the storage unit and the entrance station information included in the pass card information are the same, it is determined that entry is possible, and the server is determined to be able to enter. It is provided with an admission control unit that determines that admission is impossible with the pass certificate when invalid information transmitted from is received.
The settlement device is
A settlement reading unit for reading the traffic license information from the traffic card,
A settlement control unit that setstles the fare from the entrance station to the exit station based on the pass certificate information read by the settlement reading unit.
It is provided with a settlement communication unit that transmits information for identifying the settlement completed pass certificate.
The entry station ticket gate device
And competed communication unit for receiving information identifying a payment already said traffic card,
A participation reading unit that reads the passing certificate information from the passing certificate,
Said information identifying the traffic card already settlement received by competing communication unit, and on the basis of the traffic card information read by the contestants reading unit, anda determining competed controller the passage propriety,
A ticket gate system in which the pass certificate information is optically readable and recorded on the pass certificate. The admission communication unit transmits information for identifying an admitted pass, and
The checkout device further includes a checkout communication unit that receives information for identifying an admitted pass.
The ticket gate system according to claim 1, wherein the settlement control unit determines whether or not the fare can be settled based on the information received by the settlement communication unit that identifies the admitted pass. The ticket gate system according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the settlement control unit determines whether or not the fare can be settled using the pass certificate based on the information for setting the validity / invalidity of the pass certificate. 3 . The ticket gate system described in any one of the items. The settlement device further includes a settlement issuing unit that issues a participation certificate in response to the completion of the settlement.
The settlement communication unit transmits information for identifying the entry certificate,
The participation communication unit receives the information for identifying the participation certificate, and receives the information to identify the participation certificate.
When the entry reading unit reads the entry certificate information from the entry certificate,
The participation control unit, information identifying the participation certificate received by the participating communication unit, and based on the participation certificate information read by the contestants reading unit, determines the passage propriety of claims 1 to 4 The ticket gate system described in any one of the items.

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