JP7008745B2 - Automatic ticket gates and ticket gate processing methods for automatic ticket gates - Google Patents

Description

An embodiment of the present invention relates to an automatic ticket gate and a ticket gate processing method for the automatic ticket gate.

In recent years, as a ticket for using an automatic ticket gate installed in transportation such as a railroad or a bus, a ticket printed with a code on which information about boarding is written has been used. The ticket on which this code is printed can be placed in an automatic ticket gate equipped with an optical reader that reads the code, so that the user of this ticket can enter and leave the station.

However, when the user holds the ticket printed with this code on the optical reading unit of the automatic ticket gate and fails to read the code, the optical reading unit of the automatic ticket gate does not respond. .. Therefore, the user may enter near the center of the automatic ticket gate without noticing the reading failure. The automatic ticket gate closes the door of the automatic ticket gate because the human detection unit provided near the center of the automatic ticket gate detects the user's entry while the optical reading unit of the automatic ticket gate is unresponsive. This blocks the passage of users.

At this time, the optical reading unit of the automatic ticket gate stops operating. The operation of this optical reading unit does not resume until the human detection unit does not detect the user's entry by returning to the vicinity of the entrance of the automatic ticket gate. Only after the operation of the optical reading unit is restarted, the optical reading unit does not accept the reading of the ticket code even if the ticket is held. The user may try to hold the ticket again while being near the center of the automatic ticket gate, and as a result, the operation of the optical reader does not resume and the user enters the passage of the automatic ticket gate. It may stay.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-125362

Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is that when the ticket medium on which the code is printed is read by the optical reading unit of the automatic ticket gate, when the code reading fails, the user reads the ticket medium. It is to provide an automatic ticket gate that enables reading again.

In order to solve the above problem, the automatic ticket gate according to the embodiment compares the main code including the information necessary for using the ticket medium from the image of the ticket medium captured by the ticket medium holding portion with the main code. An optical reading unit that reads a sub-code with a small amount of information, a human detection unit that detects a person who has entered the user passage, and the human detection unit detect a person and the optical reading unit. However, when the main code has failed to be read, but the sub code is successfully read, the guide unit is provided to guide the ticket medium to be read by the optical reading unit.

Further, the automatic ticket gate of the embodiment has a main code including information necessary for using the ticket medium from an image of the ticket medium captured by the ticket medium holding portion, and a sub-code having a smaller amount of information than the main code. An optical reading unit that reads the code, a human detection unit that detects a person who has entered the user passage, the human detection unit detects a person, and the optical reading unit fails to read the main code. However, when the sub-code is successfully read, the ticket medium is provided with an instruction unit for instructing the optical reading unit to read the ticket medium.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an automatic ticket gate system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the issuing machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of issuance processing of the code ticket medium Q performed by the issuing machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a code ticket issued. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a code ticket issued. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a code commuter pass issued. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a determination table used by the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention to determine whether or not a user can pass. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of a user's passability determination process performed by the instruction unit 44 of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of issuance processing of the code ticket medium Q performed by the issuing machine 100 according to the modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a block diagram of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of a user's passability determination process performed by the instruction unit 44 of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

(First Embodiment)

Hereinafter, the automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, and the automatic ticket gate system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, the automatic ticket gate system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an automatic ticket gate system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, the automatic ticket gate system will be described by taking as an example an automatic ticket gate system used at a railway station.

The automatic ticket gate system shown in FIG. 1 includes an issuing machine 100 and an automatic ticket gate 200. These communicate with each other via a communication line 300 such as a LAN (Local Area Network).

The issuing machine 100 is a general term for devices having a function of issuing a ticket or a commuter pass, and includes, for example, an automatic ticket vending machine, an automatic commuter pass vending machine, a commuter pass issuing machine, a window processing machine, and the like. In the automatic ticket vending machine, the user inputs the boarding information related to the user's boarding, such as the user's getting-off station name and adult / child type, and the user inputs the fare corresponding to the boarding section, so that the ticket is issued. It is to be issued. The issuing machine 100 treats the input of the charge as an explicit purchase instruction. With the automatic commuter pass vending machine, the user inputs regular information about the user's commuter pass, such as the user's commuter pass section and the user's name, and the user inputs the fare corresponding to the commuter pass section. It issues a commuter pass. The commuter pass issuing machine issues a commuter pass when the station clerk inputs the commuter pass information of the user and the station clerk inputs the fare corresponding to the commuter pass section. The counter processing machine issues a ticket or commuter pass when the station staff inputs the user's boarding information and commuter pass, and the station staff inputs the fare corresponding to the boarding section and the fare corresponding to the regular boarding section. It is something to do.

A ticket is a code ticket on which a code on which boarding information is written is printed, or a magnetic ticket in which boarding information is recorded as magnetic information on a magnetic material coated on the back surface of the ticket. .. A commuter pass is a code commuter pass on which a code on which the commuter pass is written is printed, a magnetic commuter pass in which the commuter pass is recorded as magnetic information on a magnetic material coated on the back of the commuter pass, and commuter pass information. Is a commuter pass with a built-in IC chip capable of non-contact communication with the automatic ticket gate 200.

The automatic ticket gate 200 reads the boarding information of the ticket issued by the issuing machine 100 or the commuter pass's commuter pass, determines whether or not the user can pass, and controls the user's entry / exit process to the station. It is a device with a function.

In general, a plurality of issuing machines 100 and automatic ticket gates 200 are installed and operated according to the scale of the station. In addition, the automatic ticket gate system used at railway stations has jurisdiction over the higher-level equipment (not shown) that manages the usage status and charge information of each device received from these issuing machines 100 and automatic ticket gates 200. It may be prepared for each area.

The issuing machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the issuing machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, the function of the issuing machine 100 related to the issuance processing of a ticket or a commuter pass is shown. Hereinafter, the ticket or commuter pass will be collectively referred to as a ticket medium. In addition, from this point onward, boarding information or regular information will be collectively referred to as usage information.

The issuing machine 100 includes an operation display unit 21, a settlement unit 22, a code ticket medium printing unit 23, a code ticket medium discharging unit 24, an IC ticket medium recording unit 25, an IC ticket medium discharging unit 26, and a magnetic ticket. It includes a medium printing unit 27, a magnetic ticket medium discharging unit 28, and a control unit 10. The control unit 10 includes a usage information acquisition unit 11, a code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12, an IC ticket medium issuance processing unit 13, and a magnetic ticket medium issuance processing unit 14.

The operation display unit 21 is a touch panel or the like for displaying information necessary for an operator of the issuing machine 100, such as a user or a station clerk, to purchase a desired ticket medium. The operator can use the ticket medium type (code ticket medium Q / IC ticket medium I / magnetic ticket medium M), disembarkation station name, transit station name, adult / child type, commuter pass section, commuter pass period, commuting / school type. Etc., input or select the usage information of the desired ticket medium, and perform an operation for proceeding to the payment procedure of the desired ticket medium. For example, by touching the "confirm" or "purchase" icon displayed on the operation display unit 21, the operator can input the charge to the payment unit 22 described later.

The usage information input to the operation display unit 21 is transmitted to the usage information acquisition unit 11 described later. The amount displayed on the operation display unit 21 during the payment procedure corresponds to the amount exchanged by the payment unit 22, which will be described later.

The settlement unit 22 exchanges and exchanges money with the operator in connection with the settlement procedure. The operator inserts banknotes and coins into the settlement unit 22 according to the charge of the desired ticket medium displayed on the operation display unit 21. If the amount of money input by the operator is larger than the charge of the ticket medium, the difference is discharged as change. Here, the information on the amount of money exchanged by the settlement unit 22 is transmitted and received between the settlement unit 22 and the operation display unit 21 via the usage information acquisition unit 11 described later. Further, when the settlement procedure is completed in the settlement unit 22, the information that the purchase instruction has been issued by the operator is transmitted to the usage information acquisition unit 11 described later.

The usage information acquisition unit 11 acquires the usage information of the ticket medium desired by the operator from the operation display unit 21, and acquires the information that the purchase instruction has been issued by the operator from the settlement unit 22. The acquired usage information is captured by the usage information acquisition unit 11 composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a memory, an I / O (Input Output), and the like, and is recorded in this memory.

When the purchase of the desired ticket medium of the operator is confirmed, the usage information acquisition unit 11 inputs the acquired usage information according to the type of the ticket medium input or selected by the operator, and the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 described later. It is transmitted to either the IC ticket medium issuance processing unit 13 described later or the magnetic ticket medium issuance processing unit 14 described later.

The code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 obtains ticket data such as image data of the code ticket medium Q for issuing the code ticket medium Q desired by the operator based on the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11. It is what is generated. The code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 generates a main code A in which at least a part of the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11 is coded. The code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 arranges the main code A at a predetermined position with respect to the outer shape of the ticket data, and generates ticket data. The code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 transmits the generated ticket data to the code ticket medium printing unit 23, which will be described later.

The code ticket medium printing unit 23 prints the ticket data received from the code ticket medium issuing processing unit 12 on a predetermined surface of a printing medium such as a predetermined roll paper or a plastic card. The code ticket medium printing unit 23 prints ticket data on a predetermined surface of the printing medium using a thermal head or the like. The ticket data printed on the print medium is the code ticket medium Q desired by the operator. This code ticket medium Q is conveyed to the code ticket medium discharge unit 24, which will be described later.

The code ticket medium discharging unit 24 discharges the conveyed code ticket medium Q to the outside of the issuing machine 100. The ejected code ticket medium Q is received by the operator. When the user holds the issued code ticket medium Q in the code ticket medium holding section 32 of the automatic ticket gate 200, which will be described later, the user can enter and exit the station.

The IC ticket medium issuance processing unit 13 and the IC ticket medium recording unit 25 record at least a part of the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11 on the IC chip of the IC ticket medium I desired by the operator. .. The IC ticket medium discharging unit 26 discharges the IC ticket medium I in which the usage information is recorded to the outside of the issuing machine 100.

The magnetic ticket medium issuing processing unit 14 and the magnetic ticket medium printing unit 27 record at least a part of the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11 on the magnetic material of the magnetic ticket medium M desired by the operator. .. The magnetic ticket medium discharging unit 28 discharges the magnetic ticket medium M on which usage information is recorded to the outside of the issuing machine 100.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 3, the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main code generation unit 15, a sub code generation unit 16a, a ticket face notation generation unit 17, a layout storage unit 18, and a ticket data generation unit. 19 and.

The main code generation unit 15 generates the main code A, which is a code including information necessary for using the code ticket medium Q, from at least a part of the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11.

The main code A is used when the user holds the code ticket medium Q in the code ticket medium holding section 32 of the automatic ticket gate 200, which will be described later, and the reading is successful and the reading information is normal. It is a code to enable entry and exit to the station.

The sub-code generation unit 16a generates the sub-code B, which is a code having a smaller amount of information than the main code A and a high redundancy of the information contained in the sub-code generation unit 16a. The sub-code B is smaller in size than the main code A, and is characterized in that it is easier for the code ticket medium holding unit 32 of the automatic ticket gate 200, which will be described later, to read the sub-code B more successfully than the main code A.

The sub-code B is an automatic ticket gate when the user holds the code ticket medium Q in the code ticket medium holding section 32 of the automatic ticket gate 200, which will be described later, and the reading is successful and the reading information is normal. The machine 200 makes it possible to detect that the code ticket medium Q has been held. That is, even if the main code A fails to read due to the successful reading of the sub code B, at least the user does not enter the automatic ticket gate 200 without holding any ticket medium, but the code ticket medium. You can see that you have a Q.

Therefore, the information included in the sub-code B may be any content as long as it can detect that the code ticket medium Q having the sub-code B is a ticket medium used at a railway station. For example, a ticket with a small amount of information is defined in advance. The generated subcode B may be the same each time it is generated, or may be different for each predetermined issue condition such as for each issue date.

The information included in the subcode B may include a part of the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11. In this case, the generated subcode B will be different each time it is generated.

The ticket face notation generation unit 17 generates the ticket face notation C, which is a description of the usage information in characters or the like, from at least a part of the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11. The notation C on the face of the ticket allows the user to visually recognize the information necessary for the use of the code ticket medium Q when the code ticket medium Q is used. For example, when the code ticket medium Q is a reserved seat limited express ticket, it is information such as the date of use, the boarding train, and the boarding seat.

The ticket face notation generation unit 17 may be omitted. In this case, the code ticket medium Q on which only the main code A and the sub code B are printed is issued by the issuing machine 100.

The generation of the main code A, the sub code B, and the face notation C may be performed at the same time, such as in parallel, or may be performed sequentially regardless of the order. The main code A generated by the main code generation unit 15, the sub code B generated by the sub code generation unit 16a, and the ticket face notation C generated by the ticket face notation generation unit 17 are each described later in the ticket data generation unit. It is transmitted to 19.

The layout storage unit 18 stores predetermined arrangement information of the main code A, the sub code B, and the ticket face notation C with respect to the outer shape of the ticket data.

The ticket data generation unit 19 arranges the generated main code A, subcode B, and ticket face notation C according to the arrangement information stored in the layout storage unit 18, and generates ticket data. The issuing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention generates ticket data in which a plurality of small sub-codes B are arranged so as to surround the main code A (see FIG. 5). The ticket data generated by the ticket data generation unit 19 is transmitted to the code ticket medium printing unit 23.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 4, the flow of the issuance process of the code ticket medium Q according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the issuance process of the code ticket medium Q according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, it is a flowchart of the process of issuing a code ticket medium Q using a print medium (hereinafter, referred to as a blank print medium) in which the subcode B is not printed in advance.

First, the control unit 10 of the issuing machine 100 receives usage information when an input is made to the operation display unit 21 by the operator (step S111). Further, the control unit 10 receives a purchase instruction for the code ticket medium Q by inputting a predetermined charge to the settlement unit 22 by the operator (step S112). Upon receiving the purchase instruction of the code ticket medium Q, the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 generates the main code A, the sub code B, and the ticket face notation C (steps S113 to S115). These may be performed simultaneously, such as in parallel, or may be performed sequentially regardless of the order. Subsequently, the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 generates ticket data based on the predetermined arrangement information of the main code A, the sub code B, and the ticket face notation C (step S115). Then, the code ticket medium printing unit 23 prints the generated ticket data on a blank print medium (step S117), and the code ticket medium discharging unit 24 discharges the code ticket medium Q (step S118). End the issuance process.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7, an example of the code ticket medium Q issued by the issuing machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be shown.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a code ticket issued. FIG. 5 shows an example of a reserved seat limited express ticket for the Shinkansen. The outer frame line in FIG. 5 shows the outer shape of the code ticket medium Q. In this example, the main code A has a size that is easy for the user of the code ticket medium Q to hold, and is arranged in the center in the vertical direction in the figure of the code ticket medium Q and on the right side. Further, the face notation C is arranged in the center in the vertical direction in the figure of the code ticket medium Q and on the left side. The notation C is a character that is easy for the user of the code ticket medium Q to see, and has information necessary for boarding, such as the date of use and the seat of the train. Further, a plurality of sub-codes B smaller than the main code A are arranged along the outer circumference in the code ticket medium Q. In this example, the main code A and the sub code B are QR codes (registered trademarks).

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a code ticket issued. FIG. 6 also shows an example of a reserved seat limited express ticket for the Shinkansen. The outer frame line of FIG. 6 shows the outer shape of the code ticket medium Q. Also in this example, the main code A has a size that is easy for the user of the code ticket medium Q to hold, and is arranged in the center in the vertical direction in the figure of the code ticket medium Q and on the right side. Further, the face notation C is arranged in the center in the vertical direction in the figure of the code ticket medium Q and on the left side. The notation C is a character that is easy for the user of the code ticket medium Q to see, and has information necessary for boarding, such as the date of use and the seat of the train. Further, a plurality of sub-codes B smaller than the main code A are arranged along the lateral side of the ticket medium. In this example, the main code A is a QR code (registered trademark) and the sub code B is a barcode.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a code commuter pass issued. FIG. 7 shows an example of an adult commuter pass. The outer frame line in FIG. 7 shows the outer shape of the code ticket medium Q. In this example, the main code A has a size that is easy for the user of the code ticket medium Q to hold, and is arranged in the center in the vertical direction in the figure of the code ticket medium Q and on the right side. Further, the face notation C is arranged in the center in the vertical direction in the figure of the code ticket medium Q and on the left side. The notation C on the face of the ticket is a character that is easy for the user of the code ticket medium Q to see, and has information necessary for using the commuter pass, such as a commuter pass section and a commuter pass period. Further, a plurality of sub-codes B smaller than the main code A are arranged along the longitudinal side of the ticket medium. In this example, the QR code (registered trademark) is used as the main code A and the sub code B.

As in the code ticket medium Q shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the number of sub-codes B is not limited to one, and may be plural. If there are a plurality of them, even if one of the plurality of them is covered by the user's hand, at least one sub-code B is a code ticket medium holding portion 32 of the automatic ticket gate 200 described later. The image is taken by the image, and the probability of successful reading increases.

The arrangement of the main code A, the sub code B, and the face notation C may be other than the examples shown here. Further, the face notation C may or may not be present.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 8, the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, the functions related to the reading of the usage information included in the ticket medium issued by the issuing machine 100 of the automatic ticket gate 200, and the determination and control of the passability of the user are shown.

The automatic ticket gate 200 includes a human detection unit 31, a code ticket medium holding unit 32, an IC ticket medium holding unit 33, a magnetic ticket medium inserting unit 34, a gate unit 35, a guide unit 36, and a control unit 40. , Equipped with. The control unit 40 includes an optical reading unit 41, an IC reading unit 42, a magnetic reading unit 43, and an instruction unit 44.

The human detection unit 31 is a sensor using infrared rays or the like that detects whether or not a person has entered the passage configured by the automatic ticket gate 200. The human detection unit 31 is installed near the center of the automatic ticket gate 200. The detection result of the human detection unit 31 is transmitted to the instruction unit 44, which will be described later, and is one of the elements for determining whether or not the user can pass.

For example, although the code ticket medium holding section 32, the IC ticket medium holding section 33, and the magnetic ticket medium inserting section 34, which will be described later, are all unresponsive, the human detection section 31 enters a person. When detected, it becomes possible for a person who does not have a ticket medium to find a fraudulent act trying to pass through the automatic ticket gate 200.

In the code ticket medium holding section 32, the code ticket medium Q issued by the issuing machine 100 is held by the user to the code ticket medium holding section 32, so that the ticket data of the code ticket medium Q is printed. A CCD sensor or the like that captures a surface. The code ticket medium holding section 32 is installed near the entrance of the automatic ticket gate 200 with respect to the traveling direction of the passage so that the user can easily hold the code ticket medium when entering the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200. The image data including the main code A and the sub code B captured by the code ticket medium holding unit 32 is processed by the optical reading unit 41 described later.

The optical reading unit 41 reads the main code A and the sub code B imaged by the code ticket medium holding unit 32, and if the reading is successful, the usage information and the like included in the main code A and the sub code B are extracted. be. Information necessary for using the code ticket medium Q is extracted from the main code A. From the sub-code B, information for detecting that the code ticket medium Q has been held is extracted. The reading success / failure information indicating whether the code reading by the optical reading unit 41 succeeded or failed and the reading information which is the information read by the optical reading unit 41 are transmitted to the instruction unit 44 described later and used. It is one of the factors to judge the passability of a person.

Depending on how the user holds the code ticket medium Q, the reading of the main code A may be successful, the reading of only the sub code B may be successful, or the reading of both the main code A and the sub code B may fail. In some cases. The success or failure of reading such a code is referred to as the success or failure of reading by the optical reading unit 41.

Here, "successful reading" means that the code portion is within the imaging range of the code ticket medium holding unit 32, the code can be imaged, and the optical reading unit 41 can extract the information contained in the code. ..

On the other hand, reading failure means, for example, that the code portion is too far from the code ticket medium holding portion 32, the code portion is covered with the user's finger, the code portion is shaken by the user's hand, or the like. The image data including the main code A and the sub code B is not normally imaged by the code ticket medium holding section 32 due to being out of the code ticket medium holding section 32, and the optical reading section 41 is included in the code. It means that the information cannot be extracted.

Further, the reading information is information extracted from the code after the optical reading unit 41 succeeds in reading the code.

Here, the case where the read information is normal means that the code ticket medium Q is appropriately used according to the usage information and the like.

On the other hand, when the read information is abnormal, it means that the code ticket medium Q is not properly used according to the usage information and the like. For example, when a commuter pass between Tokyo Station and Kawasaki Station on Route T is held at the ticket gate of Omiya Station, which is outside the commuter pass.

In the IC ticket medium holding section 33, the IC ticket medium I issued by the issuing machine 100 is held by the user to the IC ticket medium holding section 33, so that the IC ticket medium I has a built-in IC chip. It carries out wireless communication between the two. The IC reading unit 42 reads the usage information recorded on the IC chip. The reading information of the IC reading unit 42 is transmitted to the instruction unit 44, which will be described later, and is one of the elements for determining the passability of the user.

The magnetic ticket medium insertion unit 34 reads the magnetic material of the magnetic ticket medium M by inserting the magnetic ticket medium M issued by the issuing machine 100 into the magnetic ticket medium insertion unit 34 by the user. It is something to do. The magnetic reading unit 43 reads the usage information recorded on the magnetic material. The reading information of the magnetic reading unit 43 is transmitted to the instruction unit 44, which will be described later, and is one of the elements for determining the passability of the user.

The instruction unit 44 has a detection result transmitted from the human detection unit 31, reading success / failure information and reading information transmitted from the optical reading unit 41, reading information transmitted from the IC reading unit 42, or a magnetic reading unit 43. Based on either the read information transmitted from the user, it is determined whether or not the user can pass. Further, the instruction unit 44 issues instructions to the gate unit 35, which will be described later, and the guidance unit 36, which will be described later, for a predetermined guidance process of whether or not the user can pass.

In particular, the instruction unit 44 determines whether it is OK, which will be described later, based on the detection result transmitted from the human detection unit 31, the success or failure of reading by the optical reading unit 41, and the reading information read by the optical reading unit 41. It makes a judgment as to whether it is a no-ticket entry error judgment or a first NG judgment. At this time, the instruction unit 44 instructs the gate unit 35 and the guidance unit 36, which will be described later, to either the OK guidance process, the billless entry error guidance process, or the first NG guidance process, which will be described later. put out.

The gate unit 35 opens and closes the door of the automatic ticket gate 200 based on the instruction of the instruction unit 44. If it is a guidance process that allows the user to pass, the door is opened, and if it is a guidance process that blocks the user's passage, the door is closed.

The guidance unit 36 provides predetermined guidance to the user based on the instruction of the instruction unit 44. The guidance unit 36 has, for example, a guidance display unit and a voice guidance unit. The guidance display unit is a display or the like installed near the entrance with respect to the traveling direction of the automatic ticket gate 200, which displays a predetermined message to the user based on the instruction of the instruction unit 44. The voice guidance unit is a speaker or the like that emits a predetermined warning sound or voice message to the user based on the instruction of the instruction unit 44.

In addition to the guidance display unit and the voice guidance unit, the guidance unit 36 may have a lamp or the like for notifying an abnormality by blinking, or the guidance display unit or the voice guidance unit may be omitted. be.

By the operation of the gate portion 35 and the guidance of the guide portion 36, the user can grasp the action to be taken next when the passage is blocked.

Here, with reference to FIG. 9, the type of determination of passability of the user performed by the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 9 is an example of a determination table used by the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention to determine whether or not a user can pass. Here, the determination pattern is based on the premise that the user is using the code ticket medium Q and that the reading information is normal when the optical reading unit 41 can read the code. Only show. This determination table is referred to when the automatic ticket gate 200 determines whether or not the user can pass, and is stored in, for example, the instruction unit 44.

Seven determination patterns are stored in this determination table. Pattern 1 is a case where both the main code A and the sub code B are successfully read, and the "OK determination" described later is performed. Pattern 2 is a case where the reading of the main code A is successful and the reading of the sub code B is unsuccessful, and the "OK determination" described later is performed. Pattern 3 is a case where reading of both the main code A and the sub code B fails, and the "no-ticket entry error determination" described later is performed. Pattern 4 is a case where the reading of the main code A fails and the reading of the sub code B is successful, and the "first NG determination" described later is performed. Patterns 5 to 7 are cases where at least one of the main code A and the sub code B is successfully read when the code ticket medium Q is held again after the "first NG determination" described later is made. In addition, when the identification information of the code ticket medium Q held for the first time and the identification information of the code ticket medium Q held for the second time or later are different, which will be described later, the "second NG" described later will be described. It makes a "judgment".

(OK judgment)
The instruction unit 44 determines whether or not the user can pass when the human detection unit 31 detects the entry of a person into the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200 and the optical reading unit 41 succeeds in reading at least the main code A. Is determined to be "OK" (patterns 1 and 2 in FIG. 9).

Along with this, the instruction unit 44 instructs the gate unit 35 and the guidance unit 36 of the predetermined “OK guidance process”. The gate section 35 allows the user to pass through the automatic ticket gate 200 and opens the door. Each of the guidance display section and the voice guidance section displays and sends a message such as "Thank you for using."

(No bill entry error judgment)
In the instruction unit 44, the human detection unit 31 detects the entry of a person into the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200, and all of the optical reading unit 41, the IC reading unit 42, and the magnetic reading unit 43 If there is no response, it is considered that a person who does not have a ticket medium is committing a fraudulent act of trying to pass through the automatic ticket gate 200, and at this time, the passability of the user is determined to be a "no-ticket entry error". ..

Here, when none of the optical reading unit 41, the IC reading unit 42, and the magnetic reading unit 43 responds, the optical reading unit 41 fails to read both the main code A and the sub code B. (Pattern 3 in FIG. 9).

Along with this, the instruction unit 44 instructs the gate unit 35 and the guidance unit 36 of the predetermined “no-ticket approach error guidance process”. The gate portion 35 blocks the user from passing through the automatic ticket gate 200 and closes the door. Since it is considered that a person who does not have a ticket medium is about to pass through the automatic ticket gate 200, the guidance display unit displays, for example, "Please use the ticket." The voice guidance unit, for example, sends a voice saying "Please use the ticket" and issues an alarm.

(First NG judgment)
In the instruction unit 44, the human detection unit 31 detects the entry of a person into the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200, and the optical reading unit 41 fails to read the main code A and succeeds in reading the sub code B. In this case, it is determined that the passability of the user is "first NG" (Pattern 4 in FIG. 9).

Along with this, the instruction unit 44 instructs the gate unit 35 and the guidance unit 36 of the predetermined "first NG guidance process". The gate portion 35 blocks the passage of the user's automatic ticket gate 200 and closes the door. Since the main code A was read unsuccessfully, but the sub code B was read successfully, at least it is detected that the code ticket medium Q has been held. Therefore, it is considered that the user who has the code ticket medium Q has some defect in the way of holding the main code A. Therefore, the guidance display unit, for example, "Please carefully hold the ticket again." Is displayed. For example, the voice guidance unit sends a voice saying "Please hold your ticket carefully again." And, for example, in the case of a ticketless entry error guidance such as a more modest warning than in the case of a ticketless entry error guidance. It issues a different alarm.

(Second NG judgment)
The "second NG determination" will be described later when the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is described (patterns 5 to 7 in FIG. 9).

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 10, a flow of a user's passability determination process performed by the instruction unit 44 of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of a user's passability determination process performed by the instruction unit 44 of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, too, the flow of the determination process is based on the premise that the user is using the code ticket medium Q and that the reading information is normal when the optical reading unit 41 can read the code. Only about. That is, in this flowchart, the normal / abnormal determination step of the reading information, which should be performed after the reading success / failure determination step, is omitted.

First, the instruction unit 44 determines whether or not a person has been detected in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200 (step S11). If no person is detected (NO in step S11), the automatic ticket gate 200 goes into a standby state and returns to step S11.

On the other hand, when a person is detected (YES in step S11), the instruction unit 44 determines whether or not the reading of the main code A is successful (step S12). If the reading of the main code A is successful (YES in step S12), the instruction unit 44 determines OK and instructs the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 to provide OK guidance (step S13). This completes the process of determining whether or not the user can pass.

On the other hand, if the reading of the main code A is unsuccessful (NO in step S12), the indicating unit 44 determines whether or not the reading of the sub code B is successful (step S14). If the reading of the subcode B is successful (YES in step S14), the instruction unit 44 makes a first NG determination, and instructs the gate unit 35 and the guidance unit 36 to give the first NG guidance (step S15). ). After that, the optical reading unit 41 returns to step S12 while the main code and the sub code can be read.

On the other hand, if the reading of the subcode B is unsuccessful (NO in step S14), the instruction unit 44 determines the no-ticket entry error, and instructs the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 to guide the no-ticket entry error. (Step S16). Subsequently, the instruction unit 44 determines whether or not a person has been detected (step S17). If a person is in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200 and the person is still detected (YES in step S17), the no-ticket entry error guidance process is not canceled and the process returns to step S17. On the other hand, when no human is detected (NO in step S17), the automatic ticket gate 200 goes into a standby state and returns to step S11.

In any of the determination steps, the process returns to step S11 after a predetermined time has elapsed. This is to reset the automatic ticket gate 200 to the standby state after the lapse of a predetermined time.

According to the issuing machine 100 according to the first embodiment described above, the code ticket medium Q on which the main code A, the sub code B, and the ticket face notation C are printed is issued on the blank print medium. Therefore, it is possible to print a different subcode B for each code ticket medium Q to be issued.

According to the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment, at least if the sub-code B is successfully read, it is detected that the code ticket medium Q is held. Therefore, when the code ticket medium Q is held in the code ticket medium holding section 32 of the automatic ticket gate 200, if the main code A fails to read but the sub code B reads successfully, the no-ticket entry error guidance process is performed. The first NG guidance process is performed without being performed.

Since the sub-code B is easier to read than the main code A, the probability that both the main code A and the sub-code B will fail to read is low, and the occurrence of a billless entry error guidance can be suppressed.

In the case of the first NG guidance process, the operation of the optical reading unit 41 does not stop even if the user remains in the automatic ticket gate 200 (that is, the human detection unit 31 is ON). Since the main code A and the sub code B can be read, the user can perform the operation of holding the code ticket medium Q again more smoothly than in the case of the billless error guidance process. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from staying in the automatic ticket gate 200.

(Variation example of the first embodiment)
Hereinafter, the automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, and the automatic ticket gate system according to the modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, and the automatic ticket gate system according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention include the automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, and the automatic ticket gate system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. , The configuration of the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 of the issuing machine 100 and the flow of the issuing processing of the code ticket medium Q performed by the issuing machine 100 are different. Other than these, the automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, and the automatic ticket gate system according to the modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention are the same as those of the first embodiment of the present invention, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

With reference to FIG. 11, the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 according to the modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. The code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 according to the modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main code generation unit 15, a ticket face notation generation unit 17, a layout storage unit 18, and a ticket data generation unit 19. Be prepared.

Each functional unit exhibits the same function as each functional unit of the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 3, but in a modified example of the first embodiment. Uses a print medium on which the subcode B is pre-printed (hereinafter, referred to as a print medium on which the subcode B is preprinted). That is, in the modification of the first embodiment, since the subcode B is preprinted on the print medium, it is not necessary to generate the subcode B by the subcode generation unit 16a as shown in FIG.

In the arrangement information stored in the layout storage unit 18, the main code A and the face notation C are arranged at positions that do not overlap with the pre-printed subcode B.

A subcode B is pre-printed at a predetermined position on a printing medium such as a predetermined roll paper or a plastic card prepared in the code ticket medium printing unit 23. As in the case of the first embodiment of the present invention, the sub-code B has a smaller amount of information than the main code A and has high redundancy of the information contained in the sub-code B. In this case, the same subcode B is printed on each of the issued code ticket media Q.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 12, the flow of the issuance process of the code ticket medium Q according to the modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the issuance process of the code ticket medium Q according to the modified example of the first embodiment. Specifically, it is a flowchart of the process of issuing a code ticket medium Q using the print medium in which the subcode B is preprinted.

First, the control unit 10 of the issuing machine 100 receives usage information when an input is made to the operation display unit 21 by the operator (step S121). Further, the control unit 10 receives a purchase instruction for the code ticket medium Q by inputting a predetermined charge to the settlement unit 22 by the operator (step S122). Upon receiving the purchase instruction of the code ticket medium Q, the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 generates the main code A and the ticket face notation C (steps S123 to S124). These may be performed simultaneously, such as in parallel, or may be performed sequentially regardless of the order. Subsequently, the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 generates ticket data based on the predetermined arrangement information of the main code A and the ticket face notation C (step S125). Then, the code ticket medium printing unit 23 prints the generated ticket data on the printing medium on which the sub code B is pre-printed (step S126), and the code ticket medium discharging unit 24 discharges the code ticket medium Q (step S126). Step S127) ends the issuance process.

According to the issuing machine 100 according to the modification of the first embodiment described above, the code ticket medium Q on which the main code A and the ticket face notation C are printed is issued on the print medium on which the sub code B is pre-printed. To. Therefore, the step of generating the sub code B each time the code ticket medium Q is issued can be omitted.

(Second embodiment)
Hereinafter, the automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, and the automatic ticket gate system according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, and the automatic ticket gate system according to the second embodiment of the present invention include the automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, the automatic ticket gate system, and the issuing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The flow of the configuration of the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 of 100, the configuration of the automatic ticket gate 200, and the process of determining the passability of the user performed by the instruction unit 44 of the automatic ticket gate 200 are different. Other than these, the automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, and the automatic ticket gate system according to the second embodiment of the present invention are the same as those of the first embodiment of the present invention, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

The code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 13. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a main code generation unit 15, a sub code generation unit 16b, a ticket face notation generation unit 17, a layout storage unit 18, and a ticket data generation unit. 19 and.

Each functional unit other than the sub-code generation unit 16b shows the same function as each functional unit of the code ticket medium issuance processing unit 12 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 3, but the second embodiment. In the form, the information included in the sub-code B is at least a part of the usage information acquired from the usage information acquisition unit 11, and is information that can be associated with the main code A. In the second embodiment, the sub code B is associated with the main code A, that is, the code ticket medium Q issued by the issuing machine 100 has unique identification information.

Therefore, in the code ticket medium Q issued by the issuing machine 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the sub-code B includes identification information which is information unique to each code ticket medium Q. Correspondingly, the main code A may also include identification information which is information unique to each code ticket medium Q. For example, it is information in which a station code, a corner number, a machine number of an issuing machine 100, a ticket number of a code ticket medium Q, and the like are connected.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 14, the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 14 is a block diagram of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The automatic ticket gate 200 includes a human detection unit 31, a code ticket medium holding unit 32, an IC ticket medium holding unit 33, a magnetic ticket medium inserting unit 34, a gate unit 35, a guide unit 36, and a control unit 40. , Equipped with. The control unit 40 includes an optical reading unit 41, an IC reading unit 42, a magnetic reading unit 43, an instruction unit 44, and a storage unit 45. Each functional unit other than the storage unit 45 shows the same function as each functional unit of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG.

The storage unit 45 stores the first identification information which is all or a part of the read information read when the optical reading unit 41 reads the sub code B from the code ticket medium Q held for the first time. It is something to do. Here, the first time refers to the time when the subcode B is read in step S24 in FIG.

After the first NG determination is made based on the detection result and the reading success / failure, and when the code ticket medium Q is held again, at least one of the main code A and the sub code B is successfully read. And, the first identification information of the subcode B stored in the storage unit 45 and the read information of the main code A or the subcode B read from the code ticket medium Q held after the second time. The indicator 44 determines whether or not the second identification information, which is all or part of the information, matches. Here, the second time refers to the time when the main code A is read in step S27 in FIG. 15 or the time when the sub code B is read in step S29.

When the first identification information and the second identification information do not match, the instruction unit 44 determines "second NG" and performs a predetermined "second NG guidance process" to the gate unit 35 and the guidance unit. Instruct 36. The predetermined second NG guidance is not a code ticket medium held after the second time, but a guide prompting the optical reading unit to hold the code ticket medium held the first time. Specifically, it will be described with reference to FIG.

The storage unit 45 may be provided in the instruction unit 41, or may be provided in other parts of the automatic ticket gate 200.

(Second NG judgment)
After the "first NG guidance process", when the code ticket medium Q is held again, at least one of the main code A and the sub code B is successfully read, and the code ticket medium Q is stored in the storage unit. The first identification information of the sub-code B read from the code ticket medium Q held for the first time and the second identification of the main code A or the sub-code B read from the code ticket medium Q held after the second time. When the information is different from the information, the instruction unit 44 determines whether or not the user can pass through as "second NG" (pattern 5 in FIG. 9).

For example, after the "first NG guidance process", before the user holds the code ticket medium Q again, another subsequent user is different from the code ticket medium Q held for the first time. It is assumed that the code ticket medium Q is held up.

Along with this, a predetermined "second NG guidance process" is instructed to the gate unit 35 and the guidance unit 36. The gate portion 35 blocks the passage of the user's automatic ticket gate 200 and keeps the door closed. The first identification information of the sub code B stored in the storage unit when the "first NG guidance process" is guided, and the main code A or the sub code read from the code ticket medium Q held after the second time. Since the second identification information of the code B is different from the second identification information, it is said that a user different from the user when the "first NG guidance process" is guided has held a different code ticket medium Q. Since it is considered, the guidance display unit displays, for example, to the first user, "For the front person, please carefully hold the ticket again." For example, the voice guidance unit sends a voice saying, "If you are in front of you, please carefully hold your ticket again." And also issue an alarm different from the no-ticket entry error guidance and the first NG guidance. .. Alternatively, the guidance display unit displays, for example, to this other user, "Excuse me, but please wait until the front person completes admission." The voice guidance unit, for example, sends a voice saying "Excuse me, but please wait until the front person completes admission." And issues an alarm.

In addition, when the code ticket medium Q held after the second time is the code ticket medium Q which does not have the second identification information, the case where the first identification information and the second identification information do not match. It will be treated in the same way.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 15, a flow of a user's passability determination process performed by the instruction unit 44 of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of a user's passability determination process performed by the instruction unit 44 of the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, it is a flowchart of a process of determining whether or not a user can pass through a code ticket medium Q having a sub-code B including identification information unique to each code ticket medium Q.

Here, too, the flow of the determination process is based on the premise that the user is using the code ticket medium Q and that the reading information is normal when the optical reading unit 41 can read the code. Only about. That is, in this flowchart, the normal / abnormal determination step of the reading information, which should be performed after the reading success / failure determination step, is omitted.

First, the instruction unit 44 determines whether or not a person has been detected in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200 (step S21). If no person is detected (NO in step S21), the automatic ticket gate 200 goes into a standby state and returns to step S21.

On the other hand, when a person is detected (YES in step S21), the instruction unit 44 determines whether or not the reading of the main code A is successful (step S22). If the reading of the main code A is successful (YES in step S22), the instruction unit 44 determines OK and instructs the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 to provide OK guidance (step S23). This completes the process of determining whether or not the user can pass.

On the other hand, if the reading of the main code A fails (NO in step S22), the indicating unit 44 determines whether or not the reading of the sub code B is successful (step S24). If the reading of the subcode B is successful (YES in step S24), the storage unit 45 stores the first identification information of the subcode B (step S25). Subsequently, the instruction unit 44 makes a first NG determination, and instructs the gate unit 35 and the guidance unit 36 to provide the first NG guidance (step S26).

After that, the instruction unit 44 determines whether or not the main code A has been read successfully (step S27). If the reading of the main code A is successful (YES in step S27), the indicator 44 determines the second identification information of the read main code A and the first identification of the subcode B stored in step S25. It is determined whether or not the information matches (step S28). When the second identification information of the main code A and the first identification information of the subcode B stored in step S25 match (YES in step S28), the instruction unit 44 makes an OK determination and gates. Instruct the unit 35 and the guide unit 36 to provide OK guidance (step S23). This completes the process of determining whether or not the user can pass.

On the other hand, if the reading of the main code A is unsuccessful (NO in step S27), the indicating unit 44 determines whether or not the reading of the sub code B is successful (step S29). If the reading of the subcode B is successful (YES in step S29), the indicator 44 determines the second identification information of the read subcode B and the first identification of the subcode B stored in step S25. It is determined whether or not the information matches (step S30). When the second identification information of the subcode B and the first identification information of the subcode B stored in step S25 match (YES in step S30), the instruction unit 44 again NGs the first. A determination is made, and the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 are instructed to perform the first NG guidance (step S26).

On the other hand, when the second identification information of the read main code A and the first identification information of the subcode B stored in step S25 do not match (NO in step S28), the indicating unit 44 has a second identification information. The NG determination of 2 is made, and the gate portion 35 and the guide portion 36 are instructed to perform the second NG guidance (step S31).

Even if the second identification information of the read subcode B and the first identification information of the subcode B stored in step S25 do not match (NO in step S30), the indicator 44 is similarly used. Makes a second NG determination, and instructs the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 to provide the second NG guidance (step S31).

After the second NG determination, the optical reading unit 41 returns to step S27 while the main code and the sub code can be read. Further, even if the reading of the subcode B fails (NO in step S29), the process returns to step step S27 in the same manner.

On the other hand, if the reading of the subcode B is unsuccessful (NO in step S24), the instruction unit 44 determines the billless entry error, and instructs the gate unit 35 and the guide unit 36 to guide the billless entry error. (Step S32). Subsequently, the instruction unit 44 determines whether or not a person has been detected (step S33). If a person is in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200 and the person is still detected (YES in step S33), the no-ticket entry error guidance process is not canceled and the process returns to step S33. On the other hand, when no human is detected (NO in step S33), the automatic ticket gate 200 goes into a standby state and returns to step S21.

In any of the determination steps, the process returns to step S21 after a predetermined time has elapsed. This is to reset the automatic ticket gate 200 to the standby state after the lapse of a predetermined time.

According to the issuing machine 100 according to the second embodiment described above, a blank print medium includes a main code A, a sub code B containing identification information unique to each code ticket medium Q, and a face notation C. Is issued as a code ticket medium Q on which is printed.

According to the automatic ticket gate 200 according to the second embodiment, it is necessary to hold the code ticket medium Q again in the code ticket medium holding section 32 of the automatic ticket gate 200 for the first NG guidance. , The first identification information of the sub-code B stored when the first time is held, and the main code A or the sub when the user holds the code ticket medium Q again. It is possible to determine whether or not the second identification information of the code B matches. Therefore, in addition to the effect of the first embodiment, it is possible to prevent a user other than the user who needs to hold the code ticket medium Q again from trying to enter the automatic ticket gate 200 first. Will be.

As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when the issued code ticket medium Q is used, even if the reading of the main code A fails, the amount of information is small and the information contained therein is small. Subcode B, which has a high degree of redundancy, has a high probability of being successfully read.

If the sub-code B is read, it can be seen that the user does not commit the fraudulent act of entering the automatic ticket gate 200 without holding the ticket medium, but at least the user has the code ticket medium Q. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the billless entry error guidance process.

Instead, the first NG guidance process is performed, and the user can smoothly hold the user's code ticket medium Q again without returning to the vicinity of the entrance of the automatic ticket gate 200, so that the user can automatically hold it. It is possible to avoid stagnation in the ticket gate 200.

Further, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, when the issued code ticket medium Q is used, the first NG guidance process is performed, and the user holds the code ticket medium Q again. Before this, for example, if the succeeding user immediately holds another code ticket medium Q, for example, the succeeding user is urged to wait for the previous user to use the automatic ticket gate 200. , The second NG guidance process is performed. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a subsequent user tries to enter the automatic ticket gate 200 even though the previous user is in the passage of the automatic ticket gate 200.

In the present invention, the code refers to, for example, a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) or a one-dimensional code such as a barcode.

Further, here, the automatic ticket gate 200, the issuing machine 100, and the automatic ticket gate system used at a railway station have been described as an example, but the invention according to the present embodiment is a boarding management system used for boarding an airplane at an airport. Or, it may be used for an entrance / exit management system or the like used for entrance / exit to / from a facility such as an amusement facility.

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

100 ... Issuing machine 200 ... Automatic ticket gate 11 ... Usage information acquisition unit 12 ... Code ticket medium issuance processing unit 15 ... Main code generation units 16a, 16b ... Sub code generation unit 17 ... Ticket face notation generation unit 18 ... Layout storage unit 19 ... Ticket data generation unit 21 ... Operation display unit 22 ... Payment unit 23 ... Code ticket medium printing unit 24 ... Code ticket medium ejection unit 31 ... Human detection unit 32 ... Code ticket medium holding unit 35 ... Gate unit 36 ... Information unit 41 ... Optical Expression reading unit 44 ... Indicator 45 ... Storage unit

Claims (5)

An optical reading unit that reads a main code containing information necessary for using the ticket medium and a sub-code having a smaller amount of information than the main code from the image of the ticket medium captured by the ticket medium holding unit.
A human detection unit that detects people who have entered the user passage,
When the human detection unit detects a person and the optical reading unit fails to read the main code, but succeeds in reading the sub code, the ticket medium is read by the optical reading unit. And a guide that guides you to read
Automatic ticket gate equipped with. An optical reading unit that reads a main code containing information necessary for using the ticket medium and a sub-code having a smaller amount of information than the main code from the image of the ticket medium captured by the ticket medium holding unit.
A human detection unit that detects people who have entered the user passage,
When the human detection unit detects a person and the optical reading unit fails to read the main code, but succeeds in reading the sub code, the ticket medium is read by the optical reading unit. And an instruction unit that tells you to read
Automatic ticket gate equipped with. From the image of the ticket medium captured by the ticket medium holding part, the main code for allowing the user to enter when the reading information is normal, including the information necessary for using the ticket medium, and the above-mentioned main An optical reader that reads a sub-code that indicates that it has a ticket medium when the amount of information is smaller than that of the code and the reading information is normal.
A human detection unit that detects people who have entered the user passage,
When the human detection unit detects a person and the optical reading unit fails to read the main code, but succeeds in reading the sub code, the ticket medium is read by the optical reading unit. And a guide that guides you to read
Automatic ticket gate equipped with. From the image of the ticket medium captured by the ticket medium holding part, the main code for allowing the user to enter when the reading information is normal, including the information necessary for using the ticket medium, and the above-mentioned main An optical reader that reads a sub-code that indicates that it has a ticket medium when the amount of information is smaller than that of the code and the reading information is normal.
A human detection unit that detects people who have entered the user passage,
When the human detection unit detects a person and the optical reading unit fails to read the main code, but succeeds in reading the sub code, the ticket medium is read by the optical reading unit. And an instruction unit that tells you to read
Automatic ticket gate equipped with. At the automatic ticket gate that controls the entrance of users
The automatic ticket gate uses the image of the ticket medium captured by the ticket medium holding portion to obtain a main code containing information necessary for using the ticket medium and a sub code having a smaller amount of information than the main code. It has an optical reader to read,
When the human detection unit of the automatic ticket gate detects a person who has entered the user passage, and the optical reading unit fails to read the main code, but succeeds in reading the sub code. Guide the ticket medium to be read by the optical reader.
How to process ticket gates for automatic ticket gates.

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