JPH05159120A - Railway schedule diagram retrieving device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To quickly and correctly inform a passenger of plural routes and fares to a destination station, and simultaneously to issue a ticket to the destination station as necessary. CONSTITUTION:This device is provided with a train schedule diagram storage means 1 for storing the operation diagram of each train from a starting station to each station, a fare storage means 2 for storing the fare from the starting station to the destination station, an instructing means 3 for the passenger for instructing the destination station, desired arrival and departure time, and the necessity of the issuance of the ticket, a route. fare calculating means 4 to retrieve the train schedule diagram storage means and the fare storage means based on instructed information, and calculate plural routes and fares to the destination station, a display means 5 for displaying plural calculated routes, arrival and departure times, and fares, a printing means 6 for printing and outputting plural routes, arrival and departure times, and fares calculated by the route, fare calculating means 4 according to the instruction from the instructing means as occasion demands, and a ticket issuing means 7 for issuing the ticket to the destination station.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention is applicable to railway stations.
The present invention relates to a train schedule search device capable of searching and displaying train departure and arrival times and fares to destination stations.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in railway operations, it has been considered to transport a large number of passengers accurately and on the premise of safety first. In particular, in recent years, progress has been made in hardware such as computerization of field equipment, speeding up of trains, etc., and improvement in software such as display of arrival / departure times by train guide devices to improve passenger services.

However, the only way to find out how many kinds of routes actually exist to reach the destination (destination) station and how much each fare is will depend on the timetable. However, for those who are not familiar with timetables, finding the route to the destination station and the fare is quite time-consuming and very troublesome work. In addition, even if it is investigated, there is still the trouble of going to the counter later and purchasing a ticket.

[0004]

As described above, conventionally, it is very inconvenient to search for a plurality of routes to a destination station, and even check arrival times and fares. By overlooking special items such as express trains and public holidays, not only is it disadvantageous for passengers, but there is also the problem that it takes time to purchase a ticket.

The object of the present invention is to be able to promptly and accurately notify a passenger of a plurality of routes to a destination station and a fare, and to issue a ticket to the destination station as needed. It is to provide a highly reliable train schedule search device.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object,

[0007] First, the train schedule search device according to the first aspect of the invention stores train schedule storage means for storing the service schedule of each train going from the departure station to each station, and the charge from the departure station to each station. The fare storage means, the instruction means for the passenger to instruct the destination station, the desired arrival / departure time, and the presence / absence of ticketing, and the train schedule storage means and the fare storage means are searched based on the information instructed by the instruction means. However, a plurality of routes to the destination station and a route / fare calculation means for calculating a fare, and a plurality of routes calculated by the route / fare calculation means,
A display means for displaying the arrival and departure time and the charge is provided.

Further, the train schedule search device of the invention according to claim 2 stores train schedule storage means for storing the service schedule of each train going from the departure station to each station, and the charge from the departure station to each station. The fare storage means, the instruction means for the passenger to instruct the destination station, the desired arrival / departure time, and the presence / absence of ticketing, and the train schedule storage means and the fare storage means are searched based on the information instructed by the instruction means. However, a plurality of routes to the destination station and a route / fare calculation means for calculating a fare, and a plurality of routes calculated by the route / fare calculation means,
Display means for displaying arrival and departure times and charges, printing means for printing out a plurality of routes, arrival and departure times, and charges calculated by the route / fare calculation means in accordance with instructions from the instruction means, and instructions from the instruction means According to the present invention, a ticket selling means for issuing a ticket to the destination station is provided.

[0009]

Therefore, in the train timetable search device according to the first and second aspects of the present invention, when the target station is instructed by the instructing means, a plurality of trains from the departure station to the target station and their operating timetables are calculated. At the same time, each fare is calculated, and the calculation result is displayed by the display means so that the passenger can be informed of the content.

Further, in the train timetable search device according to the invention of claim 2, the contents displayed by the display means are printed by the printing means in accordance with the passenger's instruction from the instructing means, and further, the boarding to the destination station is carried out by the ticket selling means. Tickets can be issued.

Therefore, the passenger can know not only one route to the destination station but also a plurality of routes, and it is possible to select and use an optimal route from the routes, and further, if necessary, the destination station. It is also possible to purchase tickets up to. As a result, it is possible to improve the service to passengers and improve the efficiency of ticket sales.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a train schedule search device according to the present invention. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the train schedule search device of this embodiment includes a train schedule database 1, a fare database 2, a keyboard 3 as an instruction means, and a central processing unit 4 as a route / fare calculation means. A CRT display device 5 which is a display unit, a printer 6 which is a printing unit, and a ticket vending device 7. Here, the train schedule database 1 stores the service schedule of each train from the departure station to each station. Further, the charge database 2 stores charges from the departure station to each station.

Further, the keyboard 3 is a station intended for passengers,
This is for instructing the desired arrival / departure time and whether or not a ticket is issued. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the keyboard 3. In FIG. 2, the station name is entered in hiragana by pressing the parts "a" to "n" and ".", "", And "small" is used when entering lowercase letters. The use of each symbol is shown below.

“→” The input portion (cursor) is moved to the right. “←” Move the input part (cursor) to the left. "Next" Displays the next page of display information. "Previous" Displays the previous page of display information. "0-9" Select a route. "Print" Print information. "Ticketing" Issue a ticket. “Confirm” Confirm. "Cancel" Stop the process. "Start" Starts processing.

On the other hand, the central processing unit 4 searches the train schedule database 1 and the fare database 2 based on the information designated by the keyboard 3, and calculates a plurality of routes to the destination station and the fare. Also, CRT
The display device 5 displays a plurality of routes, arrival and departure times, and charges calculated by the central processing unit 4. further,
The printer 6 prints out a plurality of routes, arrival times, and charges calculated by the central processing unit 4 on paper according to an instruction from the keyboard 3. Furthermore, the ticket vending device 7 issues a ticket to the destination station according to an instruction from the keyboard 3. Next, the operation of the train schedule search device of this embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5.

In FIG. 1, first, in the initial state, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, a message "Please input the destination" is displayed on the CRT display device 5, which the passenger can confirm. it can.

Next, the passenger confirms the displayed contents and uses the keyboard 3 to indicate the destination station to the central processing unit 4.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a portion for inputting a destination station.
That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the passenger has (1) departure station (△△), (2) desired departure time (XX), (3) destination station (○○), (4) desired arrival time ( □□)
4 of (1) and (3), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3) and (4)
The same pattern is input to the central processing unit 4.

Then, in the central processing unit 4, the train timetable database 1 and the fare database 2 are searched according to the instruction contents from the keyboard 3, a plurality of routes to the target station and the fare are calculated, and the result is the CRT. It is displayed on the display device 5.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a plurality of routes and charges displayed by the destination station instructed as shown in FIG. In this case, there are two routes, one is to transfer from A to B, and the other is to go directly to A to B. Also, by type, special means express train and ordinary train means ordinary train.

Next, the passenger further uses the keyboard 3 to instruct to print out the displayed contents and to instruct whether or not a ticket is issued, so that the contents displayed on the CRT display device 5 are displayed. The ticket is printed by the printer 6 and issued by the ticket selling device 7.

As described above, the train timetable search device of this embodiment stores the train timetable database 1 storing the train timetable of each train heading from the departure station to each station, and the fare from the departure station to each station. Fee database 2
Then, based on the keyboard 3 for the passenger to instruct the destination station, the desired arrival and departure time, and whether or not there is a ticket issued, and the train timetable database 1 and the fare database 2 are searched based on the information instructed by the keyboard 3 to the destination station. Central processing unit 4 for calculating a plurality of routes and charges, and C for displaying a plurality of routes, arrival and departure times, and charges calculated by the central processing unit 4
The RT display device 5 and a plurality of routes calculated by the central processing unit 4 according to instructions from the keyboard 3, arrival times,
Printer 6 that prints out the fee on paper and keyboard 3
The ticket vending device 7 issues a ticket to the destination station according to the instruction from.

Therefore, it becomes possible to promptly and accurately inform the passenger of a plurality of routes to the destination station and the fare,
Furthermore, it is possible to issue a ticket to the destination station if necessary.

As a result, as in the conventional case, there is a loss of time due to the fact that there are many types of routes to actually reach the destination station and the charge for each route depends on the timetable. Not only does this eliminate the need for troublesome work, but it also eliminates the hassle of going to the counter to purchase a ticket, thereby improving the service to passengers and improving the efficiency of ticket sales.

In the above embodiment, the printer 6 which prints out a plurality of routes, arrival and departure times, and charges calculated by the central processing unit 4 on paper, and a ticket from the keyboard 3 to the destination station according to instructions from the keyboard 3. Although the case where the ticket vending machine 7 for issuing a ticket is provided has been described, these elements can be omitted when printout and ticket issuing are not performed.

[0026]

As described above, according to the present invention, the train timetable storage means for storing the operation timetable of each train going from the departure station to each station and the fare from the departure station to each station are stored. A fare storage means, an instruction means for the passenger to instruct the destination station, a desired arrival / departure time, and whether or not a ticket is issued, and a train timetable storage means and a fare storage means are searched based on the information instructed by the instruction means A plurality of routes to the station and a route / fare calculation means for calculating a fare, a display means for displaying the plurality of routes, arrival / departure times and charges calculated by the route / fare calculation means, and an instruction means if necessary. A printing means for printing and outputting a plurality of routes, arrival times, and fares calculated by the route / fare calculation means according to an instruction from; and a ticket selling means for issuing a ticket to the destination station according to an instruction from the instructing means. Equipped with Since it is configured, it is possible to notify passengers of multiple routes to the destination station and the fare quickly and accurately, and it is also very reliable to issue a ticket to the destination station if necessary. It is possible to provide a high-performance train schedule search device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a train schedule search device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a keyboard in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of conversation contents with a user in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of contents actually input by a user in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of notification information (diamond, fee) to the user in the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... train timetable database, 2 ... fare database,
3 ... Keyboard, 4 ... Central processing unit, 5 ... CRT display device, 6 ... Printer, 7 ... Ticket sales device.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A train schedule storage means for storing an operation schedule of each train going from the departure station to each station, a charge storage means for storing a charge from the departure station to each station, and a passenger as a destination station, Instructing means for instructing desired arrival / departure time, ticket issuing / non-issuing, and searching the train schedule storing means and the fare storing means based on the information instructed by the instructing means, and selecting a plurality of routes to the destination station. A route / charge calculating means for calculating a charge, and a plurality of routes calculated by the route / charge calculating means,
A train schedule search device comprising: display means for displaying arrival and departure times and fare. 2. A train schedule storage means for storing an operation schedule of each train going from the departure station to each station, a charge storage means for storing a charge from the departure station to each station, and a passenger as a destination station, Instructing means for instructing the desired arrival / departure time and whether or not a ticket is issued, and searching the train schedule storage means and the fare storage means based on the information instructed by the instruction means, and selecting a plurality of routes to the destination station. A route / charge calculating means for calculating a charge, and a plurality of routes calculated by the route / charge calculating means,
Display means for displaying arrival / departure time and charge; printing means for printing out a plurality of routes, arrival / departure time and charges calculated by the route / charge calculation means in accordance with an instruction from the instructing means; A train timetable search device comprising: ticket sales means for issuing a ticket to the destination station according to an instruction from.