JPH0690746B2 - Data processor for taxi - Google Patents

Description

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a taxi data processing device used in combination with a taximeter to process various types of taxi-related data.

[Problems to be Solved by Prior Art and Invention]

Generally, a taxi data processing device of this type has a microcomputer (CPU) that operates according to a predetermined program, and the CPU executes an operation specified by the program to connect an electronic device to the device. The meter index data output by the taxi meter is collected for each business to form business time series data for one operation (for one day), or the printer connected to the device is used for each business or for passengers' requests. In response to this, print data is output to issue a receipt in which the taxi fee is printed, an instruction signal input by key operation of a keyboard connected to the device or a magnetic card reader / writer (R / W) to process prepaid or postpaid card data and settle taxi charges, for example, depending on cash, card payment type Constituting Takishi data processing system, such as for or collecting and adjustment data.

As described above, in order to form the business time series data, the taximeter must generate meter index data, and in order to issue the receipt, the printer collects the payment data and the card. Magnetic card reader / writers are required to enable payment of taxi charges.

Therefore, the peripheral device connected to the data processing device and the work to be executed by the data processing device differ depending on the content of the data processing required by the taxi company, which is the user. Further, conversely, the peripheral equipment that can be provided is limited depending on the budget of the user, and the content of data processing also differs.

In such a case, conventionally, various types of models and programs have been individually prepared according to the functions requested by the user and the budget of the user so that any request can be met.

Therefore, when trying to meet a wide range of needs of the taxi company, which is a user, there is a problem in that high-mix low-volume production is inevitable and an increase in product cost cannot be avoided.

Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, the present invention can configure a taxi data processing system according to a user's desired function and a user's budget without preparing many types of models and programs. It is an object of the present invention to provide a taxi data processing device that reduces the product cost.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

As shown in the basic configuration diagram of FIG. 1, a taxi operation data processing device according to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems outputs peripherals such as a sales tariff, a payment tariff and an empty car tariff status signal as a peripheral device. A taximeter 3 for generating exponential data, a keyboard 5 having a key section made up of numeric keys and function keys, and an indicator,
A printer 6 for printing various documents such as receipts, and a data reading / writing means 7 to which a card type storage medium is removably connected and capable of writing and reading data to / from the card type storage medium. At least four connectors 21,2 each of which can be connectably connected
3 to 25 and system configuration storage means rewritably storing system configuration data indicating whether the data read / write means is connected via the connector and whether the printer is connected via the connector. 11
c _1, and data configuration storage means 11c ₂ rewritably storing data indicating the configuration of the time-series data to be collected, and when the empty vehicle tariff is being input from the taximeter, it is stored in the system configuration storage means. Whether the data read / write means is connected is determined by the data
When an empty vehicle measurement processing means 11a ₁ that performs empty vehicle measurement processing when it is determined that it is connected and a business tariff from the taximeter is input, data is read and written by the data stored in the system configuration storage means. It is determined whether or not the means is connected, and when it is determined that it is connected, the sales measurement processing means 11a ₂ that performs the sales measurement processing, and when the rise of the payment tariff is input from the taximeter, it is input from the taximeter. by the input data and the settlement processing means 11a ₃ for performing settlement processing by a meter index data key section of the keyboard, after settlement processing by said settlement processing means, said printer by data stored in the system configuration storage means It is judged whether or not it is connected, and when it is judged that it is connected, the specified printing is performed on the printer. A print processing unit 11a ₄ for printing process to, the data stored in said system configuration storage means to determine whether the data read-write unit is connected, from Takishimeta when determined to be connected A configuration stored in the data configuration storage means by the read meter index data, the measurement processing result by the sales measurement processing means, the settlement processing result by the settlement processing means, and the measurement processing result data by the empty vehicle measurement processing means. time-series data creating means 11a _5, the time-series series data writing means 11a ₆ when writing time series data created in the card-type storage medium by the data creation means for performing series data creation processing when time to create a series data of It is characterized by having and.

[Action]

In the above-mentioned configuration, as a peripheral device, the taximeter 3, the keyboard 5, the printer 6, and the data reading / writing means 7 are connected via the connectors 21, 23 to 25, and the data is supplied via the connector 25. The system configuration data indicating whether the reading / writing means is connected and whether the printer is connected via the connector 24 is rewritably stored in the system configuration storage means 11c ₁ and the time-series data to be collected is collected. The data indicating the configuration is rewritably stored in the data configuration storage means 11c ₂ .

Further, when the empty vehicle measurement processing means 11a ₁ is inputting the empty vehicle tariff from the taximeter, it is determined by the data stored in the system configuration storage means that the compatible meter and the data reading / writing means are connected to each other. performs processing, sales measurement when the processing unit 11a ₂ is entering the sales tariff from Takishimeta operating measurement process and data read-write device by the data stored in the system configuration storage section is determined to be connected I do.

Then, when the settlement processing means 11a ₃ inputs the rise of the payment tariff from the taximeter, the settlement processing is performed by the meter index data input from the taximeter and the data input by the key portion of the keyboard.

Furthermore, after the settlement processing by the settlement processing means, the printing processing means 11a ₄ determines that the printer is connected based on the data stored in the system configuration storage means, and then performs the printing processing for causing the printer to perform predetermined printing.

Further, when the time-series data creation means 11a ₅ determines that the data read / write means is connected by the data stored in the system configuration storage means, the meter index data read from the taximeter and the sales measurement processing means are used. A time-series data creation process for creating time-series data having the configuration stored in the data configuration storage means is performed based on the measurement processing result, the settlement processing result by the settlement processing means, and the measurement processing result data by the empty vehicle measurement processing means.

Further, the time-series data writing means 11a ₆ writes the time-series data created by the time-series data creating means into the card type storage medium.

Therefore, by simply writing the system configuration data according to the system configured by connecting to the connector to the system configuration storage means 11c ₁ , it is possible to perform data processing according to the configured system, and a system for collecting time series data. When the configuration is taken, the configuration of the time-series data to be collected can be easily changed by changing the data written in the data configuration storage means 11c ₂ .

〔Example〕

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

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the taxi data processing device according to the present invention. The taxi data processing device 1 includes a taximeter 3 and a magnetic card R / as peripheral devices via connectors 21 to 25, respectively. W4, keyboard 5, printer 6 and memory card R / W or IC card R
/ W7 is connected to form a taxi data processing system.

The taxi data processing device 1 includes a CPU 11a that operates according to a predetermined program, a control program and other CPU2.
ROM11b, which stores the data necessary for the operation of 1a, and CPU1
RAM 11c having a work area for temporarily storing information during operation of 1a and an area for storing collected data
And a calendar and a clock 11d for generating date and time data, and the RAM 11c is backed up by a battery 11e so that the collected information is not lost.

With this configuration, the taxi data processing device 1 creates business time-series data representing the taxi operation status for each business by the meter index data from the taxi meter 3 and the data created and collected independently. Ram1 this
The data is stored in 1c, and a part or all of the data is output to the printer 6 or the memory (IC) card R / W 7 at an appropriate time.

As the above-mentioned taximeter 3, there are one that is configured to be compatible with the device 1 in advance (hereinafter referred to as a compatible taximeter) and one that is manufactured by another company or is not configured to be compatible (an incompatible taximeter). Since any taximeter outputs a tariff signal for displaying the tariff status on the wind sign, the taximeter 3 connected via the connector 21 can obtain signals relating to the business tariff and the payment tariff.

In the case of a compatible taximeter, the taximeter 3 functions as a part of the data generator, and although not shown, a CPU (not shown) that operates according to a predetermined program to perform signal processing, a taxi A tariff switching unit that switches the tariff status, a charge indicator (not shown) that displays the charge, a RAM (not shown) that stores meter index data, and a wind sign driver that drives the tariff wind sign that displays the tariff status ( Others (not shown),
It has a ROM (not shown) that stores control programs and constants, an index display (not shown) that displays meter index data, and the like, and the taximeter 1 includes one each time the taxi travels a certain distance. A traveling sensor (not shown) for generating the distance pulse of is attached. The tariff switching unit has a plurality of changeover switches for changing the tariff to a state of intercepting, surcharge, fare, empty, and payment, and outputs a tariff signal according to the operation of the switches.

The taximeter 3 described above basically processes the distance pulse from the travel sensor by a tariff status signal and a predetermined fare system to calculate the charge for each business and displays the charge on the charge indicator. In addition to this, in addition to the total of the charges of each business, the total of business hours, the total of business travel times, the total of travel times, the total of number of intercepted vehicles / idling distances, the total of travel distances, the total of business travel distances, After that, create meter index data such as the total number of times (frequency exceeding the basic charge) and the total number of business hours, store it in a predetermined area of RAM, and switch these meter index data to the empty tariff state of the tariff switching unit. It is serially output in a predetermined format according to.

Further, the taximeter 3 raises a strobe signal prior to the output of the serial data, and informs the data collecting unit which is a receiver of the serial data that the serial data will be output. The output of serial data from the taximeter 1 can be performed in response to the input of a data request signal from the outside without switching to the empty vehicle tariff state.

As shown in FIG. 3, the frame structure of the above-mentioned meter index data is the code of the vehicle in which the taximeter 1 is installed, the charge for each business, the business hours of the vehicle, the business travel time, the travel time, and the number of vehicles / It consists of idling distance, total mileage, business mileage, number of times after finishing, number of times of business.

The magnetic card R / W 4 reads data magnetically recorded on the magnetic card and records the data on the magnetic card. Card insertion hole for this magnetic card R / W4 (not shown)
When a prepaid card, a postpaid card, or the like is inserted in the card, data is read from the card and data is written to the card.

The keyboard 5 is used as a man-machine interface, and basically has a key section and a display unit consisting of a numeric keypad and various function keys, and in addition to these, a structure having a credit card reader can also be used. The key portion is used when inputting data indicating the taxi charge settlement type, for example, cash, unpaid amount, card, etc., and the data input by operating the key portion is the taxi data processing device 1 Entered in.

The printer 6 is the RA of the taxi data processing device 1.
It is used to print various documents such as usage notes and receipts issued to passengers based on the information stored in M11c.

The above-mentioned memory (IC) card R / W7 is a taxi for each business that the taxi data processing device 1 creates and collects by using the meter index data of FIG. Required for operation of the taxi data processing device 1 written in the data memory (IC) card or the business time series data as shown in FIG. It is used to read various system configuration data and input the read data to the taxi data processing device 1.

The data for each business is written and stored in the memory (IC) card by the above memory (IC) card R / W7 at the start of the next business. Used by the company to analyze taxi vehicles for operation and sales management. For this purpose, the memory (IC) card is extracted from the memory (IC) card R / W7 and a data analysis device (not shown) is used. Inserted in.

The following data is written in the system memory (IC) card.

1. Card classification (for data or system) 2. Company code 3. Taximeter type (conformance or nonconformity) 4. Fixed intercept charge setting 5. System configuration setting 6. Collection time series data configuration setting 7. Stop judgment reference time Setting 8. Maximum speed judgment standard setting 9. Printer function setting 10. Keyboard function key definition setting 11. Usable magnetic card setting 12. Unusable card registration existence 13. Unusable card setting 14. Daily report function existence selection 15. Registration of district name data for daily report function Depending on the above system configuration settings, presence / absence data of devices connected to the taxi data processing device 1 are set, and the following combinations are possible.

Taximeter 3 + Keyboard 5 + Memory (IC) card R / W7 + Printer 6 + Printer 6 + Magnetic card R / W4 Full system Whether the taximeter 3 is a conforming taximeter or a non-conforming taximeter in the above configurations. The functions that can be obtained will differ.

In combination with a compatible taximeter,
In the payment tariff, the taxi meter 3 displays the taxi charge data on the display of the keyboard 5, and the total amount can be displayed on the display by inputting the additional charge such as the high speed charge by the key operation of the key portion.

In the configuration, in the case of a compatible taxi meter, business time-series data consisting of meter index data, independently created data, and arbitrary data such as the landing and disembarking land data input by the keyboard 5 must be collected. You can
In the case of a non-conforming taximeter, it is possible to collect taxi fee data input from the keyboard and business time-series data consisting of boarding and alighting place data.

With the configuration of and, you can issue a receipt,
With the configuration of and, it is possible to perform charge settlement using a prepaid card or a postpaid card.

The specific configuration of the collected time series data can be changed by the collection time series data configuration setting data.

The taxi data processing device 1 is configured so as to be capable of performing a predetermined data processing operation in the above-described various system configurations, and the fifth operation indicating the work performed by the CPU 11a according to a predetermined program. This will be described with reference to the flowchart of the figure.

The CPU 11a starts its operation when the power is turned on, and in the first step S1, it judges whether or not the initial setting of the vehicle code and the like by the keyboard 5 has been completed, and the judgment is YE.
If S, go to step S2. In step S2,
Data such as the system configuration is read from the system memory (IC) card and it is determined whether or not the data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 11c. Specifically, in RAM11c,
System configuration data indicating whether the taximeter connected through the connector is a conforming meter, whether the data reading / writing means is connected through the connector, and whether the printer is connected through the connector. Rewritable system configuration storage area 11
and c _1, the area acting as a data structure storage area 11c ₂ that rewritably stores data indicating the configuration of the time series data to be collected is formed. Depending on the system configuration, the memory (IC) card R / W7 may not be connected, but in this case, connect the memory (IC) card R / W7 only when reading the system card data. .

If the determination in step S2 is YES, the process proceeds to step S3, in which it is determined whether the taximeter 3 connected by the system configuration data stored in the RAM 11c is a compatible taximeter. If the determination in step S3 is YES and the taximeter is compatible, the process proceeds to step S4, in which it is determined whether the memory (IC) card R / W7 is connected based on the system configuration data in the RAM 11c. If the determination in step S4 is YES, step 5
Then, it is determined whether or not the data memory (IC) card is inserted in the memory (IC) card R / W7. When the determination in step S5 is YES, the process proceeds to step S6, in which it is determined whether the data memory (IC) card is a clear card. If the determination in step S6 is YES, the process proceeds to step S7, where the shipping data is stored in the data memory (IC).
After writing on the card, proceed to step S8.

When the determination in step S3 is NO, that is, when the non-conforming taximeter is connected, steps S4 to S7 are skipped. When the determination in step S4 is NO, that is, when the memory (IC) card R / W7 is not connected, steps S5 to step S5 are performed. If S7 is skipped and the determination in step S6 is YES, that is, if the card is a clear card, the process proceeds to step S7.

In step S8, it is determined whether or not there is a sales tariff signal from the taximeter 3. This sales tariff signal is output even if the taximeter is incompatible. When the determination in step S8 is YES, the process proceeds to step S9, in which it is determined whether or not the taximeter 3 connected by the system configuration data stored in the RAM 11c is a compatible taximeter. If the determination in step S9 is YES and the taximeter is compatible, the process proceeds to step S10, where it is determined whether the memory (IC) card-R / W7 is connected based on the system configuration data in the RAM 11c. When the determination in step S10 is YES, step S1
Proceeding to 1, the measurement processing for creating various data during business travel is performed by the travel pulse from the taximeter 3 here. The determinations in steps S9 and S10 are NO.
When, and after execution of step S11, the process proceeds to step S12.

In step S12, it is determined whether or not the payment tariff signal from the taximeter 3 has risen, and the determination is NO.
If so, the process proceeds to step S13, where it is determined whether the taximeter 3 connected by the system configuration data stored in the RAM 11c is a compatible taximeter. If the determination in step S13 is YES and the taximeter is compatible, the process proceeds to step S14, where a data request signal is output to the taximeter 3, and the subsequent step S1
At 5, the meter index data from the taximeter 3 is received and stored in the RAM 11c, and the taxi charge is displayed on the display of the keyboard 5. Then step 16
Then, the settlement processing is performed here, and the data obtained by this processing is stored in the RAM 11c and displayed on the display of the keyboard 5.

In the settlement process in step S16, the processing method differs depending on the presence / absence of the magnetic card R / W4, but details of this point are omitted in the flowchart.

After performing step S16 above, the process proceeds to step S17, where
Based on the system configuration data stored in the RAM 11c, it is determined whether the printer 6 is connected. When the determination in step S17 is YES and the printer 6 is connected, the process proceeds to step S18, where the above step S16 is performed.
The printing process is performed according to the processing result in the above. Above steps
When the determination in S17 is NO, step S18 is skipped and the process returns to step S2.

When the determination in step S13 is NO, that is, when the compatible taximeter is not connected, the process proceeds to step S19, where the key input by the key operation of the keyboard 5 is awaited, and when the key is input, the data input in step S20 that follows is input. The data is stored in the RAM 11c and displayed on the display of the keyboard 5, and the stored data and display are used in the settlement process in the subsequent step S16 described above.

When the determination in step S12 is NO, that is, when the payment tariff signal has not risen, the process proceeds to step S21, where it is determined whether or not the empty vehicle tariff signal has risen. If it is neither sales nor payment, and it is not the start of empty car, the determination in step S21 is NO, and step S22
Proceed to. In this step S22, it is determined whether or not the taximeter 3 connected by the system configuration data stored in the RAM 11c is a compatible taximeter. If the determination in step S22 is YES and the taximeter is compatible, the process proceeds to step S23, where it is determined whether the memory (IC) card R / W7 is connected based on the system configuration data in the RAM 11c. When the determination in step S23 is YES, the process proceeds to step S24, in which a measurement process for creating various data during running of the empty vehicle by the traveling pulse from the taximeter 3 is performed. Steps S22 and S above
When the determination in 23 is NO and after step S24 is executed, the process returns to step S2.

When the determination in step S21 is YES, that is, when the car is no longer in business and the empty vehicle tariff rises, the process proceeds to step S25, where R
Based on the system configuration data stored in AM11c, it is determined whether the memory (IC) card R / W7 is connected. When the determination in step S25 is NO, the above step S25
Returning to 2, if the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S26. In step S26, it is determined from the system configuration data in the RAM 11c whether the taximeter 3 is a compatible taximeter.

If the determination in step S26 is YES and the taximeter is compatible, the process proceeds to step S26a, where the meter index data from the taximeter 3 is read and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 11c. After that, the process proceeds to step S27, time series data is created from the data stored in the RAM 11c in steps S11, S16, S24, S26a, etc., and this is stored in the RAM 11c. On the other hand, when the determination in step S26 is NO, that is, when the compatible taximeter 3 is not connected, the process proceeds to step S28, where RA is determined in steps S11, S16, and S24.
Time series data is created from the data stored in M11c and stored in RAM11c.

After the execution of step S27 or S28, the process proceeds to step S29, where it is determined whether or not the sales tariff signal has risen. If the determination in step S29 is NO, step S30
Then, it is determined whether or not the warehousing operation is performed by the key operation of the keyboard 5 here. When the determination in step S30 is NO, the process returns to step S2. Step S2 above
9 or when the determination in step S30 is YES, the process proceeds to step S31, where the RAM1 created in step S27 or S28 is created.
The time series data stored in 1c is written in the data memory (IC) card inserted in the memory (IC) card R / W7, and then the process returns to step S2.

As is clear from the above description of the operation performed with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 5, the CPU 11a includes the empty vehicle measurement processing means 11a ₁ and the sales measurement processing means 11a ₂ described above with reference to FIG.
The payment processing means 11a ₃ , the printing processing means 11a ₄ , the time series data creation means 11a ₅ and the time series data writing means 11a ₆ respectively function.

The taxi data processing device 1 described above is such that the flowchart defining the operation thereof can be applied to the system in which all the peripheral devices are connected, and the system configuration is performed in the steps indicated by bold lines in the flowchart diagram. By making successive determinations according to the setting contents of the data for use, it is possible to support a system with an arbitrary configuration. Therefore, the configuration of the taxi data processing device 1 can be changed according to the function and connected peripheral equipment. It doesn't have to be.

The key signal input by the key operation of the keyboard 5 is decoded according to the definition set by the system configuration data.

Further, although not shown in the flowchart, depending on the system configuration, when the boarding place and the getting-off place data are input by the keyboard, the processing operation thereof is also performed.

〔effect〕

As described above, according to the present invention, only by writing the system configuration data according to the system configured by connecting the peripheral device to the connector to the system configuration storage means 11c ₁ , the data processing according to the configured system is performed. It is possible,
Further, when the system configuration for collecting the time-series data is adopted, the configuration of the time-series data to be collected is also the data configuration storage means.
It can be easily changed by changing the data to be written in 11c _2, and it is possible to configure a taxi data processing system according to the functions requested by the user and the user's budget without preparing various types of models and programs. It becomes possible to reduce the cost of the product.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a basic configuration of a taxi data processing device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a system configuration example using the taxi data processing device according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a meter index data. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the format of FIG. 4, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the format of time series data, and FIG. 5 is a CPU in the taxi data processing device in FIG.
It is a flowchart figure which shows operation | movement. 3 ... Taximeter, 5 ... Keyboard, 6 ... Printer, 7 ... Data reading / writing means [Memory (IC) R /
W], 21, 23 to 25 ... connector, 11a ₁ ... empty vehicle measurement processing means (CPU), 11a ₂ ... sales measurement processing means (CPU), 11a ₃ ...
… Payment processing means (CPU), 11a ₄ …… Print processing means (CP
U), 11a ₅ …… Time series data creation means (CPU), 11a ₆ ……
Time-series data writing means (CPU), 11c ₁ ... system configuration storage means (RAM), 11c ₂ ... data configuration storage means (RA
M).

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page (72) Inventor Isao Akiyama 1-7-1 Yokoi, Shimada City, Shizuoka Yazaki Keiki Co., Ltd. (56) References JP-A-53-148478 (JP, A) JP-A-63 -241692 (JP, A) JP 63-41993 (JP, A) JP 64-64089 (JP, A) JP 59-173887 (JP, A)

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. As peripheral equipment, a taxi meter that outputs a sales tariff, a payment tariff, and an empty car tariff status signal and also generates meter index data, a keyboard having a key portion and a display including a numeric keypad and function keys, a receipt, etc. A printer for printing various types of documents, a card type storage medium is removably connected, and data reading / writing means capable of writing and reading data to and from the card type storage medium are respectively separable. It is possible to rewrite system configuration data indicating at least four connectable connectors, whether the data read / write means is connected through the connector, and whether a printer is connected through the connector. System configuration storage means stored in and the configuration of time series data to be collected Whether the data read / write means is connected by the data stored in the system configuration storage means when the empty vehicle tariff is being input from the taximeter and the data configuration storage means that rewritably stores the indicated data. And the empty vehicle measurement processing means for performing empty vehicle measurement processing when it is determined to be connected, and the data read by the data stored in the system configuration storage means when the sales tariff is input from the taximeter. It is determined whether the writing means is connected, and when it is determined that the writing means is connected, the sales measurement processing means performs sales measurement processing, and when the rise of the payment tariff is input from the taximeter, it is input from the taximeter. Settlement processing is performed using the meter index data and the data input by the key part of the keyboard. After the settlement processing by the settlement processing means and the settlement processing means, it is determined whether or not the printer is connected based on the data stored in the system configuration storage means, and when it is determined that the printer is connected, the printing processing is performed. Print processing means, it is determined whether the data read / write means is connected by the data stored in the system configuration storage means, and meter index data read from the taximeter when it is determined that the data read / write means is connected, Time-series data of the configuration stored in the data configuration storage unit is created based on the measurement processing result by the sales measurement processing unit, the settlement processing result by the settlement processing unit, and the measurement processing result data by the empty vehicle measurement processing unit. Time series data creation means for performing time series data creation processing, and created by the time series data creation means Takishi data processing apparatus, characterized in that it comprises a series data writing means to write the time series data to the card type storage medium.