JPH05108902A - Schedule display medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily recognize schedule data by reading schedule data out from the communication data received by a reception part so as to be stored and displayed on a display part. CONSTITUTION:On a commuter's ticket 2, a display part 22 displaying the schedule data other than the display of the effective period and the section of a line one travels, a write key 21 to send a request command to an automatic ticket machine for non-contact storage medium, a forward key 23 and a backward key 24 shifting the display of the display part 22 before and after. The commuter's ticket 2 is also provided with an antenna for the communication with the automatic ticket machine. In performing writing, when depressing the write key 21 on the commuter's ticket 2, a schedule request command is sent from the antenna of the commuter pass 2 to the automatic ticket machine. The schedule data from the automatic ticket machine is received by the antenna of the commuter's ticket 2 and the prescribed schedule information is displayed on the display part 22.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a timetable display medium such as a train or bus, and more particularly to a timetable display medium for receiving and displaying a timetable as timetable data.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, timetables for trains, buses, etc. are posted at stations, stops, etc., or distributed as printed matter to inform users.

A method of using these conventional timetables will be described. First, if the timetable is posted, the user of the transportation facility goes to a place such as a station or a stop where the timetable is posted, and either memorize the timetable or write it down on paper and carry it for reference. To do. If the timetable is distributed as a printed matter, the user obtains the printed matter, carries it, and refers to it when necessary.

[0004]

However, the use of the above timetable has the following problems. First, when the timetable is posted, the user cannot confirm the departure time of a train or the like unless he / she goes to the posted location.
If the timetable is copied in advance, such a problem does not occur, but in this case, there is a problem that the copying or the like is troublesome.

When the timetable is distributed as a printed matter, it is not necessary to copy the timetable. However, on the other hand,
There is a problem that the user may not be able to obtain the timetable due to the lack of quantity. Furthermore, when distributing the timetable, a distribution staff or the like is required, and the distribution work is troublesome.

Therefore, the present invention provides a timetable display medium in which the user can certainly obtain the timetable information, and when the timetable information is provided, the timetable distribution staff and the like are unnecessary. With the goal.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a timetable display medium, a receiving section for receiving communication data transmitted by a main unit, and a timetable for reading and storing timetable data included in the communication data received by the receiving section. It is characterized in that it is provided with a table data reading means and a display section for displaying the timetable data stored by the timetable data reading means.

A timetable display medium according to a second aspect of the invention is a timetable for receiving and storing the timetable data included in the communication data received by the receiving section and the receiving section for receiving the communication data transmitted by the non-touch storage medium compatible device. It is characterized in that it is provided with a data reading means and a display section for displaying the timetable data stored by the timetable data reading means.

[0009]

In the time display medium according to the first and second aspects, the timetable data reading means reads and stores the timetable data from the communication data received by the receiving section. Then, the display unit displays the timetable data. Therefore, in any of claims 1 and 2, the user of the timetable display medium can always recognize the necessary timetable data through the display unit.

Further, in the time display medium according to the second aspect, the timetable information can be included in the communication data transmitted by the non-contact storage medium compatible device.

[0011]

[Example] Generally, magnetic cards are used in automatic ticket gates at stations, various vending machines, ATMs at banks, and the like. However, in such a magnetic card, for example, in an automatic ticket gate, it is necessary to insert a commuter pass each time it passes,
It takes time to use. Moreover, the commuter pass may be clogged in the automatic ticket gate. Therefore, in recent years, a commuter pass or the like using a contactless card has been proposed. This is because you only have to bring the non-contact commuter pass and approach the automatic ticket gate, and data communication will be performed with the automatic ticket gate (device that supports non-touch storage media), and the user must insert the commuter pass. It can pass through an automatic ticket gate without.

An embodiment in which the timetable display medium according to the present invention is applied to a commuter pass as a contactless card as described above will be described below. First, FIG. 1 shows an external view of a commuter pass 2 which is a non-contact storage medium. The commuter pass 2 includes a display unit 22 for displaying timetable data, an automatic ticket gate which is a non-contact storage medium compatible device, in addition to the display of the validity period and boarding section of the commuter pass displayed on the regular commuter pass. A write key 21 for transmitting a request command to the machine, and a front key 23 and a next key 24 for moving the display of the display unit 22 back and forth are added.
The commuter pass 2 is also provided with an antenna (not shown) for communicating with the automatic ticket gate.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of hardware constituting the processing system for the commuter pass 2, and the functions of the respective parts will be described below. Bus line 40 has CPU 31, R
OM32 etc. are connected, CPU31 is ROM32
Each unit is controlled according to a program stored in advance. A transmission / reception control circuit 35 and an antenna 4 are connected to the bus line 40, and the antenna 4 communicates with an automatic ticket gate under the control of the transmission / reception control circuit 35. The RAM 33 is used as a working area when communicating between the commuter pass 2 and the automatic ticket gate. The EEPROM 34 stores and stores data generated during the processing operation.

The display unit 22 displays timetable data and the like under the drive control of the display unit drive circuit 42. Further, the operations of the write key 21, the previous key 23, and the next key 24 are fetched through the key control circuit 44, and a predetermined process is executed according to each key operation.

A power supply circuit 36 is connected to the transmission / reception control circuit 35, and the power supply circuit 36 is configured as a battery or a solar cell. Alternatively, the commuter pass 2 may not be provided with a power supply source itself, and may be supplied with power from an automatic ticket gate. That is, electric power can be taken in from the automatic ticket gate by electromagnetic field coupling generated between the antenna 4 of the commuter pass 2 and the automatic ticket gate, and this power can be held in the power supply circuit 36.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the hardware constituting the automatic ticket gate 1 as a non-contact storage medium compatible device. The CPU 11, the ROM 12, and the RAM 13 are connected to the bus line 30, and are connected to other components via the bus line 30. An interface 16, a transmission / reception control circuit 19, and an antenna 3 are connected to the bus line 20, and these function as a transmission / reception unit for transmitting and receiving with the commuter pass 2. In addition, a mechanism control circuit 62 for operating other mechanical parts of the automatic ticket gate is connected through the interface 61. A communication control circuit 15 for communicating with the upper CPU is also connected.

Next, write the timetable data on the commuter pass 2,
A specific operation for displaying will be described. FIG. 4 shows a flow chart of the processing program of the commuter pass 2, and FIG. 5 shows a flow chart of the processing program of the automatic ticket gate 1. The automatic ticket gate 1 transmits the access signal C1 to the communication area within a predetermined range through the antenna 3 (FIG. 3) (FIG. 5, step S1). When the commuter pass 2 enters the communication area, the commuter pass 2 receives the access signal C1 from the antenna 4 (FIG. 2).
Is received, the CPU 31 determines this (FIG. 4, step S2).

The commuter pass 2 which has recognized the reception of the access signal C1 transmits a reception confirmation command C2 to the automatic ticket vending machine 1 (step S4), and the reception confirmation command C2 is
The ticket is received by the automatic ticket gate 1 (FIG. 5, step S).
6). As described above, the automatic ticket vending machine 1 recognizes that the commuter ticket 2 has entered the communication area, and the automatic ticket vending machine 1 and the commuter ticket 2 can communicate with each other.

If the user of the commuter pass 2 wants to write the timetable information, the user presses the write key 21 (FIG. 1) provided on the commuter pass 2 (FIG. 4, step S8). ). Then, based on the press of the write key 21,
The timetable request command C3 is transmitted from the antenna 4 of the commuter ticket 2 to the automatic ticket gate 1 (step S10).

Timetable request command C3 from the commuter pass 2
Is received by the automatic ticket gate 1 and C of the automatic ticket gate 1 is received.
PU11 determines this (FIG. 5, step S7). Then, the automatic ticket gate 1 recognizing the reception of the timetable request command C3 then transmits the timetable data C4 (step S12). The timetable data C4 is stored in advance in the RAM 13 of the automatic ticket gate 1 (see FIG. 3).
The timetable data C4 from the automatic ticket gate 1 is received by the antenna 4 of the commuter pass 2 (FIG. 4, step S14), and RAM.
33 (FIG. 2) and predetermined time information is displayed on the display unit 22 (step S16, see FIG. 1).

As described above, the user can surely obtain the timetable information when necessary, and the station side providing the information does not need the timetable distribution staff or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, since the timetable is displayed by using the non-contact type commuter pass 2 and the automatic ticket gate 1, it is possible to effectively provide the information. Note that a plurality of timetable data may be simultaneously displayed on the display unit 22.

The timetable data displayed on the display unit 22 can be sequentially fed by pressing the previous key 23 or the next key 24 provided on the commuter pass 2. .. That is, “10:32 for Maibara” is displayed on the display unit 22 (see FIG. 1), and if it is desired to know the departure time of the previous train, the front key 23 is pressed. Then, the display unit 22 displays, for example, "10:18 to Maibara" (not shown) (Fig. 4,
Steps S18 and S20). When it is desired to know the next departure time, the next key 24 is pressed to display it on the display unit 22 (steps S22 and S24).

In the above embodiment, the non-contact type commuter pass 2 and the automatic ticket gate 1 are explained as an example, but a dedicated transmitter and receiver for transmitting and receiving timetable data may be provided. or,
The display on the display unit is not limited to the timetable data,
It is also possible to display information about delays in arrival times of buses and the like.
In addition, importing destination information from contactless commuter passes,
You may display the required time and the transfer station.

[0024]

In the timetable display medium according to the first and second aspects, the user of the timetable display medium can recognize the necessary timetable data through the display section at any time. Therefore, in either case of claim 1 or claim 2, the user can surely obtain the information regarding the timetable. Further, when providing the timetable information, the timetable distribution staff and the like are not required.

Further, in the timetable display medium according to the second aspect, it is possible to include the timetable information in the communication data transmitted by the non-contact storage medium compatible device. Therefore, the timetable data can be transmitted to the user without providing a dedicated timetable data transmitting device. That is, the timetable data can be displayed on the display unit of the timetable display medium at a low cost, and the timetable information can be provided to the user.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an appearance of a commuter pass which is an embodiment of a timetable display medium according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of hardware constituting a processing system for the commuter pass 2 shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of hardware constituting an automatic ticket gate as a non-contact storage medium compatible device.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a processing program for the commuter pass shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

5 is a flowchart of a processing program of the automatic ticket gate shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ... Automatic ticket gate 2 ... Commuter ticket 21 ...- Write key 22 ...- Display 23 ...- Previous key 24 ...- Next key

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A receiving unit for receiving communication data transmitted from a main device, a timetable data reading unit for reading and storing timetable data included in the communication data received by the receiving unit, and the time stored by the timetable data reading unit. A timetable display medium having a display section for displaying table data. 2. A receiving unit for receiving communication data transmitted from a non-contact storage medium compatible device, a timetable data reading unit for reading and storing timetable data included in the communication data received by the receiving unit, and a timetable data reading unit. A timetable display medium, comprising: a display unit for displaying the timetable data stored by.