JPH09311638A - Guiding device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To aim at good information service for railway users by recording, on railway tickets, information codes available for railway users, letting them read information codes, letting them read the guidance data corresponding to the information codes and expressing the guidance data on a display means. SOLUTION: Magnetic recording medium is formed on the back surface of a railway ticket 2, and information code JC such as a starting station, a changing car station, etc., are written thereon by means of a ticket feeding machine. A data reading means 3 is composed of a magnetic card reader and when a railway ticket 2 is inserted therein, it reads the information code JC which is offered to a control means 4. The control means 4 supplies a data calling signal JD to a guidance data storing means 5 on the basis of the information code JC, reads out the guidance data DG corresponding to the information code JC from the guidance data storing means 5 so as to offer it to a display means 6. In this way, any using passenger can know the name of station available for riding on, car exchange station, time required to his objective station, etc., by just inserting the ticket in a guiding device 1.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a guide device which reads information recorded on a ticket and informs a user of necessary guidance by image and voice.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional ticket has information such as departure station, issuance date and time, valid period, fare (number of valid zones) printed on the front surface, and a magnetic reader of a ticket gate machine on the magnetic recording medium on the back surface. Data such as readable departure station, issue date and time, valid period, number of valid zones, transfer stations, and number of other companies' wards are recorded.

[0003]

The valid information that a passenger can know from a conventional ticket is, for example, that the validity period is only on the day of sale when the ticket is for a short-distance ticket, and the passenger is boarding at the departure station. Since it is a train station, it is not valid information, only fare information.

Moreover, it is not possible to know to which station a passenger can get from the fare information, and it is the current situation that the fare table provided near the ticket issuing machine must be used for confirmation.

[0005] In addition, the transfer station, the number of other companies' wards when multiple railway companies are interoperating (which station can be boarded), etc. become complicated and annoying even if they are confirmed by the fare list. In addition, even if it is confirmed once, there is a risk of forgetting the transfer station or train name when boarding over multiple routes.

[0006] Further, in many cases, the customer wants to know the time required to arrive at the target station, but he only asks the station staff to know the approximate time, and there is no effective method at present.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and its purpose is to inform the customer of the information that the user wants to know by voice, characters and images based on the information recorded in the ticket, and to inform the user. Is to provide a guide device capable of enhancing the service of.

[0008]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, a guide device according to the present invention is a ticket for recording an information code required by a passenger and data for reading the information code recorded on the ticket. Reading means, guidance data storage means, control means for reading guidance data from the guidance data storage means based on the information code read by the data reading means, and display means for displaying guidance based on the guidance data read by the control means. When,
It is characterized by having.

In the guidance device according to the present invention, an information code usable by a passenger is recorded on a ticket, the information reading means reads the information code, and the control means reads guidance data corresponding to the information code from the guidance data storage means. Since the information is read out and the guidance is displayed on the display means, the customer simply inserts his / her own ticket into the guidance device and displays the station name at which the passenger can board, the transfer station, the departure time of the next train, the time required to reach the destination station, etc. I can know.

Further, the guide device according to the present invention is provided with a guidance selection key, and the control means reads and displays guidance data based on the selection key information from the guidance selection key and the information code read by the data reading means. The method is characterized by displaying guidance.

Since the guidance device according to the present invention reads out guidance data based on the selection key information and the information code from the guidance selection key and displays the guidance on the display means, it does not correspond to the information code recorded on the ticket. Even with the guidance, it is possible to display the guidance corresponding to the guidance selection key in a state where the ticket is inserted in the guidance device.

Further, the guidance data storage means of the guide device according to the present invention is characterized by including a basic data storage means and an external data storage means.

Since the guidance data storage means of the guide device according to the present invention comprises the basic data storage means and the external data storage means, the basic guidance data storage means stores the basic guidance data required for passengers, It is possible to store additional guidance data out of a huge amount of data such as a timetable in the external data storage means.

Further, the control means of the guide device according to the present invention is provided with an external access means, generates access data based on the information code and the selection key information, and outputs the external guidance data from the external data center via the communication line. Is stored in the external data storage means.

The control means of the guide device according to the present invention is provided with external access means, generates access data based on the information code and the selection key information, and externally outputs external guidance data from an external data center via a communication line. Since the data is stored in the data storage means, it is possible to sequentially fetch various external guidance data of the data center and display the guidance without increasing the memory capacity of the external data storage means.

Further, the display means of the guide device according to the present invention is characterized by including a visual display means for displaying the guidance in an image and an audible display means for outputting the guidance by voice.

Since the display means of the guide device according to the present invention is provided with the visual display means for displaying the guidance in the form of an image and the audible display means for outputting the guidance in the form of voice, the user can use the voice and image service of the guidance. Can be received.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The guide device according to the present invention is such that the information service that the customer wants to know based on the information recorded on the ticket can be received by voice, characters and images.

FIG. 1 is a basic block diagram of a guide device according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, the guide device 1 includes a ticket 2, a data reading unit 3, a control unit 4, a guidance data storage unit 5, a display unit 6, and a guidance selection key 7, and the information code J _C recorded on the ticket 2 is used. Read
Based on the read information code J _C , the guidance data D _G is supplied to the display means 6 and is output as voice or is displayed as an image. The guide device 1 is installed in the station yard and on the platform so that the customer can receive the information service before and after the ticket gate.

The ticket 2 has a magnetic recording medium formed on the back surface, and the information code J _C of the date of issue, validity period, fare, departure station, number of wards, transfer station, etc. is written in the ticket issuing machine.

The data reading means 3 is constituted by a magnetic card reader, the ticket 2 is inserted to read information code J _C, provides information code J _C to the control unit 4.

The control means 4 is composed of various arithmetic means, processing means, timer, memory, etc. based on a microprocessor, and provides guidance for the data call signal J _D based on the information code J _C provided from the data reading means 3. The data is supplied to the data storage means 5, the guidance data D _G corresponding to the information code J _C is read from the guidance data storage means 5, and the guidance data D _G is provided to the display means 6.

Further, the control means 4 sends a data call signal J _D to the guidance data storage means 5 based on the selection key information K _S from the guidance selection key 7 and the information code J _C supplied from the data reading means 3. It is configured to supply and read the guidance data D _G corresponding to the information code J _C from the guidance data storage means 5.

The guidance data storage means 5 is a ROM,
A station name that can be boarded in accordance with the information code J _C recorded in advance on the ticket 2 and is composed of a memory such as RAM or ROM / RAM, the time required to reach the target station, and the departure from the departure station Guidance data D _G such as time and selection key information K for each guidance selection key 7
Guidance data D _G corresponding to _S is stored, and when the data calling signal J _D is supplied from the control means 4, the corresponding guidance data D _G is provided to the control means 4.

The guidance data D _G stored in the guidance data storage means 5 may be short-distance railroad information, long-distance railroad information, or both short-distance railroad information and long-distance railroad information. Also, the guidance data D _G
May be multi-purpose service information corresponding to the item of the guidance selection key 7, for example, event information regarding a station where the guide device 1 is installed, accommodation facilities, hot spring information, ski information, and the like.

The guidance selection key 7 is a key for selecting guidance other than the information code J _C recorded on the ticket 2, for example, event information about the station, accommodation facilities, hot spring information, ski information, etc. The selection key information K _S corresponding to is supplied to the control means 4.

The display means 6 comprises an audible display such as an electro-acoustic converter (for example, a speaker) and a visual display such as a display, and the guidance data D _G provided from the control means 4 is converted into an audio signal and an image signal. The guidance is converted and output as voice from the audible display, and the guidance is displayed as text and images on the visual display. Although not shown, a printer may be provided so that the information such as the transfer station and the required time displayed on the visual display can be printed out.

Thus, the guide device 1 according to the present invention
Records the information code available to the passenger on the ticket 2, the information reading means 3 reads the information code J _C , and the control means 4 stores the guidance data D _G corresponding to the information code J _C in the guidance data storage means 5. Since the information is read out and the guidance is displayed on the display means 6, the user simply inserts the ticket 2 he / she has in the guide device 1, and the passenger can enter the name of the station, the transfer station, the departure time of the next train, and the destination station. You can know the time required.

Further, since the guide device 1 according to the present invention reads the guidance data D _G based on the selection key information K _S from the guidance selection key 7 and the information code J _C and displays the guidance on the display means 6, Even if the guidance does not correspond to the information code J _C recorded on the ticket 2, the guidance corresponding to the guidance selection key 7 can be displayed with the ticket 2 inserted in the guide device 1.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the guidance data storage means according to the present invention. In FIG. 2, the guidance data storage means 5 comprises a basic data storage means 8 and an external data storage means 9.

The basic data storage means 8 is composed of a fixed memory such as a ROM, and the guidance data D _G corresponding to the information code J _C of the ticket 2 in advance and the guidance selection key 7 are provided.
The guidance data D _G corresponding to is stored. Guidance data D _G corresponding to information code J _C of ticket 2
Is data such as the validity period of the ticket 2, the name of the station that can be boarded, the time required to board the station from the departure station, and the name of the station to which the train is transferred. Guidance data D _G corresponding to the guidance selection key 7 is the guidance device 1 Events around the station where was installed,
This is data such as a play guide.

The external data storage means 9 is composed of a rewritable memory such as a RAM, and data which requires a huge storage capacity to be preset in the basic data storage means 8 or a regular timetable such as a train schedule. Data to be changed in advance is stored in an external data center, and the necessary data can be temporarily stored in the RAM from the data center and stored when necessary, and the data can be updated when other data is loaded. Configure. The data stored in the RAM is train schedule data, route data, fare data, and the like.

As described above, the guidance data storage means 5 of the guide device 1 according to the present invention includes the basic data storage means 8
Since the basic data storage means 8 is provided with the external data storage means 9, some basic guidance data necessary for users is stored in the basic data storage means 8 and a part of the huge guidance data such as train schedules, routes, fares, etc. It can be stored in the external data storage means 9.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of the connection interface of the external access means according to the present invention. In FIG. 3, the external access means 10 supplies the access data D _I to the modem 11 based on the information code J _{C of the} ticket 2 and the selection key information K _S from the guidance selection key 7.

The external access means 10 is the modem 1
Controls to and storing provide external guidance data D _O provided from 1 to an external data storage unit 9.

The modem 11 is provided with a modulation means and a demodulation means. The modulation means modulates the access data D _I provided from the external access means 10 and outputs the modulated (transmission) signal M _A to the line controller 12 and the communication line 14. To the data center 13 via. Further, the demodulation means of the modem 11 receives the modulated (received) signal M _O of the external guidance data which has been modulated in the data center 13 from the communication line 14 and the line control device 1.
The external guidance data D _O is provided to the external access means 10 after being received via the signal No. 2 and demodulated.

The communication line 14 is assumed to be, for example, an analog telephone line or a dedicated line, and is configured to transmit and receive data via the modem 11 and the line control device 12. The communication line 14 is assumed to be an ISDN line. And modem 1
1 (Terminal Adap) instead of 1 and line controller 12.
interface).

The data center 13 is provided with a host computer, stores all data of train information such as train schedules, route information and fare, and is connected to the communication line 14 so that it can be accessed online from the guide device 1.

As described above, the control means 4 of the guide device 1 according to the present invention is provided with the external access means 10, generates the access data D _I based on the information code J _C and the selection key information K _S , and connects the communication line. Since the external guidance data D _O is stored in the external data storage means 9 from the external data center 13 via 14, the various external guidance data of the data center 13 are sequentially stored without increasing the memory capacity of the external data storage means 9. You can capture and display the guidance.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the essential parts of the display means of the guide device according to the present invention. In FIG. 4, the display unit 6 comprises a voice synthesis unit 16, an audio amplifier 17, and a speaker 18, and a display drive unit 19,
The display 20 such as a display constitutes a visual display means.

On the other hand, the control means 4 is provided with a data conversion means 15 for converting the guidance data D _G into voice data D _A and image data D _V , and the voice data D _A and image data D _V are supplied to the display means 6. To do.

The voice synthesizing means 16 is composed of a voice synthesizing IC, and outputs a voice signal S _A for announcement, which is preset based on the voice data D _A , to the audio amplifier 17.

The audio amplifier 17 is a voice synthesizer 1.
The audio signal S _A supplied from 6 is amplified, and the amplified audio signal S _O is output as a guidance via the speaker 18.

The display drive means 19 generates an image signal S _V corresponding to the display device 20 on the basis of the image data D _V , and drives the display device 20 with the image signal S _V to display the guidance in characters or images. To display.

As described above, since the display means 6 of the guide device 1 according to the present invention comprises the visual display means for displaying the guidance in the form of an image and the audible display means for outputting the guidance in the form of voice, the user can provide the guidance. You can know exactly.

[0046]

As described above, in the guide device according to the present invention, the information code that can be used by the passenger is recorded on the ticket, the data reading means reads the information code, and the control means corresponds to the information code. Since the guidance data is read from the guidance data storage means and the guidance is displayed on the display means, the customer simply inserts his or her own ticket into the guidance device, and the name of the station where the passenger can board, the transfer station, the departure time of the next train, It is possible to know the time required to reach the destination station, etc., and it is possible to enhance information services for passengers.

Further, since the guidance device according to the present invention reads the guidance data based on the selection key information and the information code from the guidance selection key and displays the guidance on the display means, the information code recorded on the ticket is displayed. Even if the guidance does not correspond, the guidance corresponding to the guidance selection key can be displayed with the ticket inserted in the guidance device, so that a highly useful information service can be provided to the user.

Furthermore, the guidance data storage means of the guide device according to the present invention comprises a basic data storage means and an external data storage means, and stores the basic guidance data necessary for the passenger in the basic data storage means. Since some of the enormous amount of data such as timetables, route information, and fares can be stored in the external data storage means, more information can be provided to users.

Further, the control means of the guide device according to the present invention comprises external access means, generates access data based on the information code and the selection key information, and external guidance data is sent from an external data center via the communication line. Can be stored in the external data storage means and various external guidance data of the data center can be sequentially fetched to display the guidance without increasing the memory capacity of the external data storage means. External information can be sequentially captured.

Further, the display means of the guide device according to the present invention comprises a visual display means for displaying the guidance in the form of an image and an audible display means for outputting the guidance in the form of voice. Since it is possible to receive the service, a highly convenient service can be provided.

Therefore, it is possible to provide the guide device which is highly convenient and can provide more information and enhance the information service to the users.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a basic block configuration diagram of a guide device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block configuration diagram of guidance data storage means according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a connection interface of external access means according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a main part of display means of the guide device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Guidance device, 2 ... Ticket, 3 ... Data reading means, 4 ...
Control means, 5 ... Guidance data storage means, 6 ... Display means, 7 ... Guidance selection key, 8 ... Basic data storage means, 9 ... External data storage means, 10 ... External access means, 11 ... Modem, 12 ... Line control device , 13 ... Data center, 14 ... Communication line, 15 ... Data conversion means, 16
... speech synthesis means, 17 ... audio amplifier, 18 ... speaker, 19 ... display drive means, 20 ... display, D _A ... audio data, D _I ... access data, D _G ... guidance data, D _O ... external guidance data, D _V ... Image data, J
_C ... Information code, _JD ... Data calling signal, K _S ... Selection key information, M _A ... Modulation (transmission) signal, M _O ... Modulation (reception) signal, S _A , S _O ... Voice signal, S _V ... Image signal.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A boarding ticket (2) in which an information code required by a passenger is recorded, a data reading means (3) for reading the information code recorded in the ticket (2), and a guidance data storage means. (5) and the data reading means (3)
Control means (4) for reading out guidance data from the guidance data storage means (5) based on the information code read by the user, and display means (6) for displaying guidance based on the guidance data read by the control means (4). ), And a guide device. 2. A guidance selection key (7) is provided, and the control means (4) is based on the selection key information from the guidance selection key (7) and the information code read by the data reading means (3). The guidance device according to claim 1, wherein the guidance data is read out and the guidance is displayed on the display means (6). 3. The guidance data storage means (5)
The guide device according to claim 1, further comprising a basic data storage means (8) and an external data storage means (9). 4. The control means (4) comprises an external access means (10) for generating access data based on the information code and the selection key information, and an external data center (13) via a communication line (14). 3. The guidance device according to claim 1, wherein the external guidance data is stored in the external data storage means (9). 5. The display means (6) includes a visual display means (19, 20) for displaying the guidance in an image and an audible display means (16, 17, 18) for outputting the guidance by voice.
The guide device according to claim 1, further comprising: