JPH01207891A - Supplementary ticket selling device on train - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To attain a complicated fare adjustment by providing a card storing medium to store mutual distance data between stations and fare tables for respective distances and a retrieving processing means to the main body of the title device and executing the fare adjustment only by an operation at an input part and verification at a display part. CONSTITUTION:When function keys are pressed, the selection of a station name is declared and a numerical character and the Japanese syllabary input key is pressed, the numerical character and the Japanese syllabary input key becomes a Japanese syllabary input key, and it also becomes a keyword for retrieving the station name and a line name. Further, both the Japanese syllabary and numerical character can be inputted by combining the function keys. A display part can be displayed 10 station names and 10 line names, and one to three numbers of card media are inserted into the main body of the device and connected to the main body. The mutual distance data between the stations and the fare tables for the respec tive distances are stored in the media. The mutual distance data between the stations are composed of first three characters of the station names described in the Japanese syllabary, KANJI (Chinese character) codes for the station names, the number of the lines to cross at the stations and the line codes for the lines, the distance data composed of the respective distances from the respective start point stations of the respective lines, etc. Thus, the device can be used for retrieving the station and the line and executing operations to know the distance between the stations when the fare adjustment is executed on a train.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION The present invention relates to a small, portable in-vehicle supplementary ticket vending device used for fare settlement on trains and trains.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years, small and portable terminal devices have come to be used for various business processes, and have also been applied to fare settlement in trains, and various methods have been provided. FIG. 6 shows a conventional configuration.

That is, the device main body 1 includes an input section 2 consisting of a plurality of numeric input keys 2a and function keys 2b for selecting the ticket type and operation method, a display section 3 that displays the process and result of payment, and outputs the payment result. The computer is comprised of a printer 4, and payment search/processing means (not shown).

6 is a code panel consisting of a name 6a for which the fare is to be settled and a code 6b corresponding to the station name; in this example, the station names are listed by route.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a cover that holds the device main body 1 and the code panel 6 and is configured in a two-page spread format. Furthermore, in addition to the processing means (not shown), the apparatus main body 1 includes a storage means for storing processing results, a circuit and mechanism for controlling the input 9 display, printer, etc.

Then, for the station data such as departure station, 1st destination station, 1 transit station, etc. that are subject to payment, use the code ``Hitokaki-2a'' to 3 ・\-
7, and numerical data such as amounts are entered in the same way. The ticket type, payment details, etc. are selected using the function key 2b.

Humility that the invention aims to solve In the above conventional configuration, the name of the station to be settled is entered by reading the code 6b corresponding to the station name 6a on the court panel 6 and inputting it using the numeric key 2a. The larger the number, the smaller the display of the station name 6a and the code 6b becomes, which has the disadvantage that it becomes difficult for the operator to identify them.Furthermore, the number of station names that can be written on the panel is limited, and input errors are more likely to occur.

The present invention eliminates the above drawbacks, and provides an easy-to-operate in-vehicle replenishment system that does not require the conventional code panel and allows payment to be made simply by operating the input section and verifying the display section. The aim is to provide a ticket vending device.

Means for Solving MA In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides one or more card-shaped storage media for storing distance data between stations and a distance-based fare table necessary for on-board fare adjustment. , a means for searching and processing that information, a display unit that informs the payment process and results, 1 input key for numbers and 50 syllabaries necessary for payment, a function key for selecting the ticket type and operation method, and It is configured with an input section consisting of a scroll key to move the display screen forward and backward, and a printer to output the result of payment.

Effect: By having the above configuration, it is possible to perform simple and reliable in-vehicle fare settlement without the need for a card panel.

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached FIGS. 1 to 5.

Reference numeral 11 denotes the main body of the device, which includes an input section 12 consisting of input keys 12a for a plurality of numbers and 50 sounds, a function key 12b for selecting the type and operation method, and a scroll key 120 for moving the display screen forward or backward; A display unit 13 consisting of 5 LCDs etc. that can display the payment process and results, a printer 14 that outputs the payment results, distance data between stations necessary for payment, and distance-based fare data. Card-shaped storage medium 15, 162 that stores
Consists of L.

For example, the key 12d included in the function key 12b
After pressing to announce the selection of the station name, press the number and key 128 included in the 6o Onjin key 122L once to select 50.
The sound ``A'' is input, and pressing it twice inputs ``I'', thus becoming the input key for the ``A line''. Similarly, the 50 syllabary numbers below the "d" line are selected by the same operation, and are intended to be used as keywords for searching for "station name" and "route name", which will be described later. In addition, the function key 12b
When key 12e is pressed after pressing 12f included in the original note to input the amount of the original note, the number 7'' is input, and in combination with the function key, either the 50 syllables or numbers can be input. It is configured like this.

The display section 13 is capable of displaying multiple lines of characters, and in this embodiment is configured to be able to simultaneously display ten "station names" and the "route name" to be displayed later.

In this embodiment, the card-shaped storage medium 1!5 consists of two pieces, but depending on the application, it can be made up of three or more pieces, or even just one piece.They are inserted in the direction of the arrow 16 and connected to a connector (not shown). It has a structure.

The card-shaped storage medium 16 stores distance data 20 between stations as shown in FIG. 3, and a distance-based fare table 26 as shown in FIG.

Distance data 20 between stations is based on the top 3 letters of the station name.
1. Kanji code of station name 22, number of lines intersecting at the station 2
3. Route codes 242 as many as the number of routes that intersect with the station in question
L, 24b, distance data from the base station of each line 25&
, 25b, etc., and is intended to be used for searching stations and routes and calculating distances between stations.

Next, the in-vehicle replenishment ticket vending device according to the above-described embodiment of the present invention will be explained with reference to FIG. 5, taking transit payment as an example.

The following payment example is for customer 7 who has a 150 yen ticket.
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This is the process when requesting a connection to Hachioji.

When the key 12g is pressed as shown in step 1 of FIG. 5, input of the departure station is declared. Next, when the key 12d is pressed, input of the station name is declared, and since the departure station name to be selected is ``Nakano'', the number key 12i is pressed once to input the 50-syllabary ``Na''. Correspondingly, a search/processing means (not shown) searches for the top three characters 21 in the 50 syllabary in the distance data 20 between stations in the card-like storage medium 15, and displays the station names with the initial letter "na" in the order of the 50 syllabary. Make it part 13. Since "Nakano" is displayed on the seventh line of the display screen, the user presses the key 1245 to select the departure station "Nakano", registers the departure station with the key 12j, and stores it in a storage device (not shown).

Next, after a certain period of time has elapsed, the display unit 13 is configured to automatically display the names of all lines that pass through the selected/registered station, but in this case, only "Chuo Line" is displayed. ( 4) Next, enter the process of selecting the destination station ``Hachioji'', and first press the key 12h that declares the destination station, and the station on the way down from ``Nakano'' will be displayed on the card-like storage medium 15. 9 stations are displayed. However, since "Hachioji Park" is not displayed on the first display screen, press the scroll key 12C.
to select the next screen. (Step 6) Since "Hachioji" is on the 8th line on the next screen, press 12k.
Press once and enter "8" to select and register "Hachioji". (Step 7) Similarly to the departure station, the arrival station is stored in a storage device (not shown).

The relative distances between the departure station and the destination station are now stored in a storage device (not shown).

Next, transfer the amount of 150 yen of the ticket already held by the customer using the key 1.
After pressing 2F, input from multiple numeric keys 12 & to complete input of ticket data. Furthermore, Ki 12m, 12n
Press , check the payment details on display 13, and press key 121 +
By pressing , a processing means (not shown) calculates the distance between "Nakano" and "Hachioji", compares it with the distance-based fare table 26, calculates the fare, and adds 1 on the ticket.
The result of dividing 50 yen is displayed on the display unit 13 as an additional charge, and the billing details are instructed. (Step 9) Finally, press the key 12p to output the receipt on the printer 14, and the operation is completed.

The result of the payment is still stored in a storage device in the main body 11 (not shown).

In the above embodiment, the station name was searched by one person using the 50 syllabary keys, but the search for the route name using the combination with the key 12q can also be carried out using the same procedure. Furthermore, if the route passes through stations where several lines intersect,
By selecting the transit station and line on the route with key 12r,
Payment can be made in the same way.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, data for payment processing is aggregated in a card-like storage device, and by providing simple processing and search functions on the device itself, complex fare payment is possible. However, even if, for example, the fee structure changes, it can be easily handled by simply replacing the card-shaped storage device without replacing the processing/search means in the main body of the device. Furthermore, by equipping a plurality of card-like storage media, it is possible to easily construct an in-vehicle replenishment ticket vending device that covers a wide range of various transportation facilities and regions, which is of great industrial value.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a top view showing an embodiment of the on-board replenishment ticket vending device of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a side view of the same, Fig. 3 is a structural diagram of distance data between stations, and Fig. 4 is a table of fares by distance. Structure diagram, No. 6
The figure is a flowchart of fare settlement, and FIG. 6 is a top view of a conventional example. 11... Device main body, 12... Input section, 12
2L...Input key 112b...Function key, 120...Scroll key, 13...
...Display section, 14... Printer, 15.15&...
...Card-shaped storage medium.

Claims (1)

[Claims] One or more card-shaped storage media for storing inter-station distance data and distance-based fare tables necessary for on-board fare adjustment, and means for searching and processing the information;
An input section consisting of a display section that shows the process and result of payment, input keys for the numbers and 50 syllabaries necessary for payment, function keys for selecting the ticket type and operation method, and a scroll key for moving the display screen forward and backward. An in-vehicle replenishment ticket vending device consisting of a printer and a printer that outputs the payment results.