JPH03288986A - Discount processor for card or the like processing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable facility to be used successively at a discount rate by a group by performing the reading operation of data recorded at one facility at another facility, and enabling the facility successively at the discount rate to be used within the range of the number of persons recorded in the data. CONSTITUTION:When a user makes connection from a bus to a train, on board is performed with a card (a) at a bus side, and that at a train side by purchasing a connection ticket with a card correspondent type automatic ticket machine 10. At the automatic ticket machine 10, the CPU 15a of a controller 15 performs arithmetic processing by using system program data in a ROM 15b, every key housed in a RAM 15c, and input data from a read/write part 14, thereby, a number detecting means and a discount control means are realized. When the number detecting means detects the number of persons using the card from recording data in the card (a), a discount control means performs discount processing to the number of persons designated within the range of the number of persons. In such a way, the discount processing can be applied to the group even when it is used for the group.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a discount processing device for a card processing machine, and in particular,
The present invention relates to a discount processing device that can handle cases where cards used for multiple users at one facility are continued to be used at other facilities.

[Conventional technology]

In recent years, with the increase in the number of card processing machines such as automatic ticket vending machines and automatic collection machines, it has become possible to use cards such as prepaid cards and stored fare cards (hereinafter referred to as cards) to travel between buses and trains. There are also devices that allow transfer rides or continuous use between one facility, such as a train, and another facility, such as an amusement park. For continuous use between facilities, a discount rate is set that is lower than the total charge for independent use at each facility. For example, if you first take a bus and then transfer to a train, the card processing machine installed on the bus reads and processes the recorded data (magnetic data) on the inserted card and calculates the current amount from the bus. The remaining amount after deducting the standard fare (for example, if the original card amount is 2,000 yen and the standard bus fare is 170 yen)
In the case of yen, 1830 yen) is calculated, and this remaining amount is written as new recorded data together with other predetermined data such as the date of use. Next, when that card is inserted into an automatic ticket vending machine inside a station on the same date, the data recorded on that card is read and processed, and the current amount calculated (1830 yen) to a discounted fare that is lower than the standard fare (for example, if the regular train fare is 200 yen, but the transfer fare is 300 yen for buses and trains, the discounted fare is 130 yen). deducted and the new balance (1870-1
30=1700 yen) is written as remaining amount data. In other words, the balance on the card without the transit discount is 200.
While 0-170-200=1630 (yen),
The balance on the card when there is a transit discount is 2000-17
0-130=1'700 (yen), resulting in a discount of 70 yen. Note that if the train line uses a card-compatible automatic ticket collection machine, the same discount processing as that performed with the above-mentioned automatic ticket vending machine is performed at the time of ticket collection.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, the conventional discount processing device described above detects the previous usage status when the card is used after the card is used and discounts the fee, but the discount is only applied when one person uses the card. Because it is, - 2 cards
When used for more than 100 yen (hereinafter, such use will be referred to as group use), there was an inconvenience that discount processing could not be applied to the second or more people. In particular, the card processing machines installed on buses have a group processing mode that allows batch processing in order to shorten processing time, but the automatic ticket vending machines on the next train have a group mode and can process multiple tickets at once. Tickets can be purchased in bulk (for example,
7-146391), and has a group discount mode.
Because of this, there was an inconvenience in that it was not possible to purchase discounted transfer tickets. In addition, in the case of card-compatible automatic ticket gates, group processing can be done with one card, but since it does not have a group discount mode, there is no discount even for connecting passengers.
was there. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to provide a discount processing device for a card processing machine that can process discounts even when the card is continuously used by a group.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is a card processing machine that performs arithmetic processing on recorded data of inserted cards such as prepaid cards and stored fair cards to perform necessary processing such as ticket issuing processing and ticket collection processing. When the inserted card is continuously used from one facility to another facility, the inserted card discount processing device performs the necessary processing at a discounted rate at the other facility. a number of people detecting means for detecting the number of users in the facility related to the previous use from the recorded data of the cards and the like; and a discount for performing the necessary processing at a discounted rate for a specified number of people within the range of the detected number of users. It is characterized by having a control means.

[Effect]

In the above configuration, when the number of people detection means detects the number of people using the card from the recorded data of the card, the discount control means performs discount processing for the number of people specified within the range of the number of people.

【Example】

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 shows an example in which a user continues to use a card when transferring from a bus to a train. In other words, the user uses the card to board the bus and purchases a transfer ticket from a card-compatible automatic ticket vending machine on the train. This example shows how to get on the train. In card processing Ill on the bus side, the card a inserted from the insertion slot 2 is taken in by the transport mechanism 3 and transferred to the read/write section 4 consisting of a magnetic head. The read/write section 4 reads the data recorded on the card a, and also functions to write new data that has been processed by the controller 5. On the operation panel 6 provided on the top surface of the card processing machine 1,
As shown in FIG. 2, a group mode key 6a, a child key 6b, and a numeric keypad 6c are provided. As shown in FIG. 3, the controller 5 is mainly configured with a central processing unit (CPU) 5a. This CPU
5a performs arithmetic processing using the system program data stored in the ROM 5b and the working data stored in the RAM 5c, and is connected to the numeric keypad 6c, the midget key 6b, and the read/write driver 4a via the I10 unit 5d. There is. Now, when a group wants to board a bus, the holder of card a informs the bus driver that the group is boarding and the details (number of adults and children). Based on the declaration, the driver presses the group mode key 6a and inputs the number of people according to the breakdown using ten*-6c. At this time, if a dwarf is included, after pressing the dwarf key 6b, the number of dwarfs is input from the numeric keypad 6C. Note that such key operations may be performed by the holder of card a instead of the driver. The controller 5 performs arithmetic processing based on the recorded data of the inserted card a and the input information from the panel 6 as described above, calculates the remaining amount, and creates new recorded data including the remaining amount and the number of people in the group. is written in the recording area of card a. More specifically, as shown in FIG.
In addition to the normal remaining amount data area, the recording area 7 includes a boarding date data area 7a, a large number of passengers data area 7b, and a small number of passengers data area 7C. data is also recorded. The read/written card a is returned from the insertion slot 2 by the transport mechanism 3, and the returned card a is provided with a punching unit or a printing unit that indicates the remaining amount, but this is omitted here. Note that if the transfer ride is not "valid for the same day only" and the boarding date is not printed by the printing unit, the boarding date data area 7a is not particularly required and is therefore omitted. Next, the train side will be explained. The automatic ticket vending machine 6110 has a card processing function on the bus side.
Insertion port similar to 12. Conveyance mechanism 13゜read/write section 1
4 and a controller 15, and an operation panel 16 operated by a customer as shown in FIG. 5 is provided on the customer service side of the automatic ticket vending machine 10. Further, inside the automatic ticket vending machine 10, a ticket issuing machine 17 similar to that built in a known automatic ticket vending machine is provided. The operation panel 16 is provided with a group of amount keys 16a that are pressed depending on the destination, similar to well-known automatic ticket vending machines.
Below that, transfer 'F-16b is provided. In addition, a group key 16 similar to the card processing machine on the bus side is provided.
A C1 child key 16d and a numeric keypad 16e are provided. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the controller 15, which includes a CPU 5a similar to the bus side controller 5.
, ROMI 5b, RAM15c, I10 unit 15
with d and group'r 16c, dwarf key 1
6d. A ten'r 16e, a read/write driver 14a, and a ticket issuing driver 17a are connected. The CPU 15a performs arithmetic processing using the system program data in the ROM 15b, the above-mentioned keys stored in the RAM 15c, and the input data from the read/write section 14, and performs arithmetic processing using the system program data in the ROM 15b and the input data from the read/write section 14, and performs arithmetic processing using the system program data in the ROM 15b and the input data from the read/write section 14. has been realized. The operation of the apparatus of the present invention will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Now, when the card a used on the bus side is inserted into the insertion slot 12, the card a is sent to the read/write unit 14 by the transport mechanism 13, where the recording area 7 of the card a
The data is read and stored in the RAM 15C (steps 100, 102). At this time, if the transfer key 16b is pressed, the validity of the transfer of card a is determined (step 104 is affirmative, 108
) Also, that transit-'? If -16b is not pressed,
Normal ticketing processing is performed (step 104 negative, 1
06), that is, it is determined whether the data in the boarding date area of data area 7 satisfies "valid only on the same day", and if the determination is not valid, the transit discount is rejected and normal ticket issuance is performed. Processing (Step 108 Negation 10)
6) Note that if the transfer discount is valid even on other days, step 108 is omitted. When the connecting ride is valid (step 108, affirmative), it is determined whether the discounted ride is a group depending on whether or not "group" f-16c is pressed (step 110). When it is determined that it is not a group, i.e. Group key 16c
When is not pressed, a single card is used, so
Normal discount processing for issuing one transfer discount ticket is performed (step 110 negative, 112). On the other hand, when the group '+-16c is pressed and the type and number of passengers are input using the child key 16d (if only adults, this key is not pressed) and the numeric keypad 16e (step 110 Yes, 114 Yes), it is determined whether the input designated number of people is within the range of the number of users in the usage state of the bus corresponding to the facility used last time (step 114). That is, it is determined whether the child key 16d and ten key 16e have been pressed within the range of the number of people read from the data in the adult area 7b and child area 7c of the recording area of the card a. In addition, in case all the users on the bus side transfer to the train as they are, a transfer confirmation key may be provided to omit the need for manpower to enter the number of keys. If the number of people condition is satisfied (step 116 affirmative), the number of adults and children input using the child key 16d and numeric keypad 16e is entered (if the child key 16d is not pressed, inputting the number of children is omitted) .) is issued from the ticket issuing machine 17, and the new remaining amount after deducting the fee required for issuing the ticket is written in the recording area 7 of the card a.
Then, the card a is returned from the insertion slot 12 (switches 118, 120>.It is not shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7, but in issuing this transit ticket, as in the past, The destination display fare key 16a is pressed. Also, step 10
In each negative case of 4, 108, and 110, a timer step is interposed so that the process is timed for a predetermined period of time. Furthermore, if the train is using an automatic ticket collection machine instead of an automatic ticket machine, the ticket gate will be entered in group mode, and the same discount process as described above will be applied when collecting tickets. The device of this embodiment reads and calculates the data recorded on the bus side, which is the facility used last time, and issues discount transfer tickets within the range of the number of people recorded in the data. , can handle group use. Note that the above card a is used when the first use is for a bus and the next time for a train, but it may be used in the opposite case. The number of people is recorded in recording area 7. Furthermore, various combinations of objects for continued use of card a are possible, such as trains or buses and amusement parks.

【Effect of the invention】

The device of the present invention allows data recorded at one facility to be read and calculated at another facility, and can be used continuously at a discount within the range of the number of people recorded in the data. This has the effect of allowing continued use between facilities for a fee.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an automatic ticket vending machine and a bus-side card processing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a front view of the operation panel of the card processing machine, and Fig. 3 is an electrical diagram of the card processing machine. 4 is a partial diagram of the card recording area, FIG. 5 is a front view of the operation panel of the automatic ticket vending machine, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the automatic ticket vending machine. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the control operation of the automatic ticket vending machine. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1...Card processing machine, 10...Automatic ticket vending machine, 2.12...Insertion slot, 3.13...Transportation mechanism, 4.14...Read/write part, 5.15... Controller, 6.16...Operation panel, 7...Ticket issuing machine, a...Card.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A card processing machine that performs necessary processing such as ticket issuing processing, ticket collection processing, etc. by calculating the recorded data of inserted cards such as prepaid cards and stored fare cards. When the inserted cards are continuously used from one facility to another facility, a record of the inserted cards is recorded in a card discount processing device that performs the necessary processing at a discounted rate at the other facility. A number of people detection means for detecting the number of users of the facility related to the previous use from data, and a discount control means for performing the necessary processing at a discounted rate for a specified number of people within the range of the detected number of users. A discount processing device for cards.