JPH0439797A - Discriminating system for use ticket - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To realize the system at a low cost by putting recognition numbers which begin with a different number and end in a different number at every kind to a use ticket, and also, recognizing the final recognition number of the use ticket issued to its organization at every prescribed organization, and setting its next number as a first number of the next discrimination reference range. CONSTITUTION:A first number and a final number of recognition numbers are determined in advance at every kind of use tickets, and also, at every prescribed ticket issue period, a final recognition number of a ticket issued in its period is checked in each separate kind, so that at the time of examining a ticket in the next period, the recognition number of the use ticket brought by a user exists between the next number of the final recognition number of the previous game and the final number determined in advance or not is discriminated. Accordingly, it will suffice that a manager of facilities only transfers the final recognition number of each separate kind of tickets issued on that day to a ticket examining place 4 from a ticket vending place 1 or a management office 3, etc., for instance, every day by some means. In such a way, the use ticket can be discriminated without using a large scale computer system, etc., especially. The system can be realized at a low cost.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] This invention is a method for determining whether or not a facility ticket, such as a lift ticket or two ride ticket, used at a facility such as a ski resort or an amusement park is valid. The present invention relates to a system for discriminating tickets for use.

[Conventional technology]

A plurality of types of tickets, such as ski resort lift tickets and amusement park ride tickets, are available depending on the time of use, restrictions on rides, etc. For example, in the case of lift tickets, there are types such as early morning tickets, morning tickets, afternoon tickets, day tickets, day tickets, night tickets, and season tickets.

Therefore, the lift operator needs to determine whether the ticket brought by the user is valid or invalid at the ticket gate, and also to count the ticket types. If there are multiple lifts at a ski resort, the operator of each lift must accurately perform the above discrimination and counting to settle the fees.

Conventionally, in addition to the above-mentioned paper-printed usage tickets for managing usage tickets, magnetic cards, barcode cards, etc. with attributes such as identification number, ticket type, and validity period have been used as usage tickets. It is being

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

The method of identifying the above-mentioned card as a ticket is to record data in which the identification number and attributes correspond on a 1:1 basis, and to compare the data with the ticket brought to the ticket gate. requires equipment to do so. for example,
If the identification number of a certain ticket is 10012 and its attribute is a one-day ticket for December 13th, when this ticket number 10012 is sold at the ticket office, the ticket with this number will be used for December 13th. All lifts and other facilities must be made aware that this is a one-day ticket for the 13th, so that the validity of the ticket can be determined no matter which facility the user uses. Must be.

To this end, we need to create a computer system in which data with a 1:1 correspondence between card identification numbers and attributes can be recorded and called up, and an online network that connects this computer system with ticket offices and facilities. Especially for facilities with a large number of users, a system with high processing speed is essential. This makes the system large-scale and expensive.

In addition, the recognition ability of cards such as magnetic cards and barcodes is likely to deteriorate due to dirt or adhesion of snow, ice, etc. at ski resorts, so users should be careful not to get them soiled or damaged by putting them in their pockets. In addition, it requires time and effort such as taking it out of your pocket every time you check the ticket gate.

This invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a ticket identification system that can distinguish usage tickets without using a particularly large-scale computer system. .

[Means to solve the problem]

In this invention, the first number and the final number of the identification number are determined in advance for each type of voucher, and the final identification number issued during each predetermined ticketing period is checked by type, and the number of the identification number for the next period is checked. At the time of ticket inspection, it is determined whether the identification number of the ticket brought by the user is between the number next to the previous final identification number and the predetermined final number. It comes out.

[For production]

When ticket issuance ends for a specified ticketing period, for example - day, check the final identification number of the tickets sold on that day by type and transmit it to the ticket inspection machine at each ticket gate.The next time, the ticket inspection machine will Ticket inspection is performed for the range from the number following the identification number to the final number of each type determined in advance.

〔Example〕

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

First, the principle of this invention will be explained using the case of FIG. 1 as an example. In this example, there are three types of tickets: one-day ticket in the morning, and one in the afternoon. 40,000 tickets for these three types
It is assumed that 0 tickets are prepared, and as shown in FIG. 1(A), an identification number of 1 to 400,000 is attached to each of the tickets in advance. In this case, the first number and the last number are different for each type. In the illustrated example, -8 tickets are numbered 1 to 300000, and morning tickets are numbered 300001 to 350.
000, and afternoon tickets are numbered 350001 to 400000, and the first and last numbers are different.

When tickets with identification numbers from 1 to 400,000 are sold on the first day as shown in (A) in the same figure, multiple ticket gates at the facility will each handle the tickets brought by the user. It is determined whether or not the identification number exists within the determination reference range between the first number and the final number. If it exists, the gate will be opened and entry to the facility through the ticket gate will be permitted; if it does not exist, the gate will be closed and entry to the facility will be prohibited.

When a predetermined ticket sales period (one day in this example) ends, the final identification numbers of the tickets sold are checked by type. Now, as shown in the same figure (B), the final recognition number of the 8 tickets is 1.
0000, 302000 for morning tickets, 3 for afternoon tickets.
52500, these numbers are transmitted to each ticket gate machine.

Then, each ticket gate changes the discrimination reference range for the second day to the range from the number next to the final recognition number transmitted above to the final number of each type. In other words, -8 ticket is 10001 ~
300000, 302001-35000 for morning tickets
For No. 0 and Afternoon tickets, No. 352,501 to No. 400,000 are the determination reference range for the second day.

In this way, as shown in Figures (C) and (D),
After each day's ticket issuance ends, the final identification numbers of the tickets sold on that day are checked by type, and the next number is set as the first number in the next day's discrimination reference range. In this case, the final number of the discrimination reference range is a predetermined number for each type and is constant.

FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of a system in which the invention based on the above-described principle is applied to a ski resort. In this embodiment, the usage ticket is a card with an identification number attached, and hereinafter the usage ticket will be referred to as a card.

In FIG. 2, ticket issuing machines 1 installed at multiple ticket offices 1
Cards are supplied to a from the card warehouse 2. On this occasion,
The number information of the exit card is transmitted to each ticket office 1. Although a readable/writable IC card is used as the transmission means in this embodiment, other magnetic or optical cards, tags, etc., or a telephone may also be used. Further, the number information of the exit card is also transmitted from the card warehouse 2 to the management office 3. Further, the management office 3 transmits the valid card number information for that day to the ticket inspection machines 4a of the plurality of lift ticket gates 4, and thereby the above-mentioned discrimination reference range is set for each ticket inspection machine 4a. Each ticket inspection machine 4a determines whether or not the identification number of the card brought by the user is within a set determination reference range, and controls the opening and closing of the gate 5 according to the determination result. Information on the number of users is also transmitted from the ticket gate 4 to the management office 3. Further, the ticket sales office 1 transmits the sold card number information to the management office 3, and the management office 3 transmits the resaleable card number information to the ticket sales office 1.

The card may be magnetic or optical, but a card with a built-in transmitting device that transmits the identification number via radio waves may be used. By using such a card, reading can be performed without contact, so that the ticket gate can be checked by simply placing the card in a pocket or the like, and there is no need to be particularly careful about dirt etc. Additionally, this card is read-only, so it is inexpensive.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to this invention, identification numbers that start and end with different numbers are attached to each type of usage ticket, and the final identification number of the usage ticket issued in that period is recognized for each predetermined period, and the next one is recognized. Since the number is set as the first number in the next discrimination standard range, the facility operator can, for example, collect the final identification number for each type of ticket issued on that day from the ticket office or management office at the ticket gate. The system only needs to be transmitted by some means, therefore, there is no need for a large-scale computer system using an online network, and the system can be realized at low cost.6 Also, since it is essentially a batch processing system, There is no need to worry about the system going down due to a loss of communication, and adding ticket offices and facilities is easy because all you have to do is increase the number allocation as explained earlier.

Furthermore, if the usage ticket is a card or tag with a built-in radio wave oscillation device as described above, the usage ticket is contactless, so it is troublesome for the user to take the ticket out of his or her pocket to check at the ticket gate at the facility. This reduces the possibility of accidentally dropping or losing the device.

Additionally, processing speed is faster than with magnetic cards or barcode leagues, reducing waiting time at ticket gates.

In addition, for facility operators, the use of very inexpensive cards and tags allows them to pay for facility usage fees.

Not only can tag costs be added, but the initial investment and operating costs of the system are low, and furthermore, if a hand-held reader is used for hatch processing, it has the advantage of being able to be hacked up by humans. In addition, expansion can be done inexpensively and easily, and economical effects can be obtained.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a method of allocating a ticket identification number to explain the principle of a ticket identification system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a discrimination system. 1a is the ticket issuing machine, 3 is the management office, and 4 is the ticket gate. Patent Imaginary Application Patent Samutake Hanewell Co., Ltd. 1 Part 35,0001-4000000 noon ＠ 13OOOO + --35,0000000. 1PJ -300000 Afternoon 352500-4000000000000000000 00 00 00 00 (N -3000000 C) 1 N8 eyes! IK No. Warigang Diagram [D] n+1st day repair month wari self-change (surplus at time A) Zangokai X-400000 Morning realm Y ~ 350000 0 realm Z ~ 300000 Afternoon realm X'5-4oooa. %ffQJj-Y+ t ~350000 days 4 Z+
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Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) Tickets with identification numbers starting from the first number determined for each type and ending with the final number determined for each type, and tickets issued simultaneously for each type in numerical order, and after the specified ticketing period ends. A recognition means that recognizes the final recognition number for each type of usage ticket issued during the ticketing period, and the final recognition number for each type recognized by the recognition means is input, and at the same time, the final recognition number for each type of usage ticket issued by the user is input. Detection means for detecting whether or not the identification number exists between the identification number next to the input final identification number for each type and the final number determined for each type. system. (2) The usage ticket discrimination system according to claim 1, wherein the usage ticket is made up of a tag, a card, etc., and has a built-in transmitting device that transmits a specific identification number to the outside as a signal by radio waves.