JPH0981807A - Automatic ticket examination device, communication ticket issuing device and communication ticket processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it possible to give extension service for the valid term of a commutation ticket in accordance with cooperation with time difference of taking a train without limiting the application time band of the commutation ticket and additionally purchasing a continued commutation ticket and to ease rash hours. SOLUTION: When a commutation ticket T is inserted into an automatic ticket examination machine B arranged on the exit side (ST11), a CPU 30 judges whether the ticket T uses an off-rash time band or not (ST16 to ST18). When the ticket T uses the off-rash time band, the CPU 30 adds an off-rash point indicating the frequency of the ticket T used for the off-rash time band (ST19), and when off-rash points reach the set number of points (ST20), rewrites the valid term of the ticket T to a period extended by one clay (ST25), prints out a mark indicating the extension of one day on the surface of the ticket T (ST26) and ejects the ticket T to allow its user to pass (ST23).

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a commuter pass used in transportation such as a railroad, and more specifically, when the commuter pass is used during off-flash hours other than rush hour when the passenger use is concentrated, The present invention relates to an automatic ticket gate apparatus, a commuter ticket issuing apparatus, and a commuter ticket processing system that extend the expiration date of a commuter ticket.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in transportation facilities such as railways in urban areas, a rush hour has been overcrowded at a specific time zone such as morning and evening when the use of passengers is concentrated during commuting to work or school. Therefore, in order to eliminate this rush hour, an off-flash commuter pass, which is issued with a discount on the purchase amount instead of restricting the use time period to off-flash, is on sale. However, if the Oflash commuter pass is used at the time of rush, the automatic ticket gate blocks the passage of the ticket. Therefore, the purchaser of the Oflash commuter pass must separately purchase a ticket at the time of rush.

Therefore, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-290232 has been devised as a device effective for promoting the elimination of rush hour without limiting the use time zone of the commuter pass. The device disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-290232 is
Each time you use a commuter ticket, the usage time zone, boarding time zone, and number of times of use are recorded in the commuter ticket, these data are analyzed when issuing the commuter pass, and the commuter pass is discounted as much as you cooperate with the staggered boarding. Issuing a ticket.

[0004]

However, since the conventional device does not consider the discount service when the continuous commuter pass is not purchased, the continuous commuter pass can be used even if the passenger cooperates with the staggered boarding (ofrash boarding). I couldn't get any discount service without purchasing.

In view of the above, the present invention eliminates the above-mentioned drawbacks, does not limit the use time zone of the commuter pass, and regardless of whether or not the continuous commuter pass is purchased, the commuter pass is effective only for the amount of cooperation with the time difference boarding. It is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic ticket gate device, a commuter ticket issuing device, and a commuter ticket processing system that can provide a service for extending the period and reduce rush hours.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the automatic ticket gate device according to claim 1 of the present invention is effective for a ticket which is provided at an entrance / exit of a station and has a preset validity period. In the automatic ticket gate for determining the property, a reading unit for reading the valid period and the number of times of use from a ticket having a recording unit in which a predetermined period of validity and the number of times of use used in a preset specific time zone are recorded. , A timer means for counting the current time and, when the time counted by the timer means is in the specific time zone, extends the validity period of the ticket by a predetermined time according to the number of times the ticket is used. In order to do so, it has a changing means for changing the validity period of the ticket.

According to the above-mentioned structure of the present invention, the present invention provides the number of times of use used in the specific time zone recorded in the ticket when the time counted by the timer means is in the preset specific time zone. In accordance with the above, the validity period of the ticket will be changed to be extended for a predetermined period. From this, it is possible to extend the validity period of the commuter pass by cooperating with the time difference ticket without limiting the time period of use of the commuter pass and regardless of whether or not the continuous commuter pass is purchased. You can measure the mitigation of the hour.

In order to achieve the above object, the commuter pass issuing device according to claim 7 of the present invention is a record in which a predetermined valid period and the number of times of use used in a preset specific time zone are recorded. A reading unit that reads the valid period and the number of times of use from a commuter pass having a copy, a period calculating unit that calculates a new valid period based on the valid period read by the reading unit, and the reading unit read by the reading unit. The extension determination means for determining whether to extend the new validity period according to the number of times the commuter pass is used, and the new validity period calculated by the period calculation means when the extension determination means determines to extend the validity period. Based on the change means for changing the new validity period to extend it for a predetermined period according to the number of times the commuter pass is used, and the validity period changed by this change means. It is those having the issue means for issuing a commuter pass.

According to the above-mentioned configuration of claim 7, the present invention calculates a new valid period based on the valid period read from the commuter ticket by the period calculating means, and the determination time zone preset by the extension determining means. If it is determined that the new validity period is extended according to the number of times the commuter pass is used, the changing means issues a commuter ticket with a new validity period changed according to the number of uses. From this, without limiting the use time zone of the commuter pass, the service for extending the validity period of the commuter pass can be provided by cooperating with the time difference boarding, and the rush hour can be reduced.

In order to achieve the above object, the commuter pass issuing device according to claim 8 of the present invention is a record in which a predetermined valid period and the number of times of use used in a preset specific time zone are recorded. A reading means for reading the validity period and the number of times of use from a commuter ticket having a copy, and an extension process for extending the validity period of the commuter pass, or a designation for specifying an issuing process for issuing a continuous commuter pass for the commuter pass And a means for extending the validity period by the designating means, the validity period of the commuter pass is changed in order to extend the validity period of the commuter pass by a predetermined period according to the number of times the commuter pass is used. When the issuing process of the continuous commuter pass is designated by the first changing means for discharging the commuter pass and the designating means, a new valid period is calculated based on the valid period read by the reading means. A period calculation unit that is one having a first issuing means for issuing a continuation commutation ticket based on a new validity period calculated by the period calculation means.

According to the above-mentioned structure of claim 8, the present invention provides an extension process for extending the validity period of the commuter pass,
It is possible to specify the issuing process for issuing the continuation commuter pass by the specifying means, and when the extension process is specified, the validity period will be determined according to the number of times it has been used in the preset specific time zone recorded on the commuter pass. Is changed by the first changing means so as to be extended by a predetermined time. As a result, it is possible to extend the validity period of the Minede commuter pass in cooperation with the time difference boarding without limiting the use period of the commuter pass and regardless of whether the continuous commuter pass is purchased or not. You can measure the mitigation of the hour.

In order to achieve the above object, in the commuter pass processing system according to claim 11 of the present invention, a record in which a predetermined valid period and the number of times of use used in a preset specific time zone are recorded. First reading means for reading the valid period and the number of times of use from a commuter pass having a copy; period calculating means for calculating a new valid period based on the valid period read by the first reading means; No. 1 determination means for determining whether the number of times of use read by the first reading means has reached a preset number of times of use, and this number of times determination means determines that the number of uses has not reached the number of times of use set. A first issuing unit for recording the number of times of use read by the first reading unit in a recording unit based on the new valid period calculated by the period calculating unit and issuing a commuter pass. When the number-of-times determination means determines that the number of times of use has reached the set number of times of use, in order to extend the new validity period calculated by the period calculation means by a predetermined period according to the number of times of use of the commuter pass. Change means for changing the new validity period, and a second issue of a commuter pass based on the validity period changed by this change means
A commuter ticket issuing device having a means for issuing, a second reading means provided at an entrance / exit of a station for reading a valid period and a valid period and the number of times of use from the commuter ticket, and counting the current time. And a total number of times of use obtained by adding the number of times of use of this time to the number of times of use read by the second reading means when the time counted by the timer means is in a preset specific time zone. The automatic ticket gate apparatus has a calculating means for calculating the number of times of use and a processing means for changing the number of times of use recorded in the recording section of the commuter pass to the total number of times of use and discharging the ticket.

According to the above-mentioned structure of claim 11, the present invention provides a commuter ticket issuing machine, wherein the number of times of use used in a preset specific time zone recorded in the commuter ticket by the number-of-times determining means is the set number of times of use. The commuter ticket that has reached the set number of times of use is modified by the changing means so as to extend a new valid period according to the number of times of use, and the commuter ticket is issued. For the commuter pass that has been determined not to reach the set number of uses, the commuter pass is issued with the number of uses being recorded in the recording unit based on the new validity period.
Then, in the automatic ticket gate apparatus, when the time of the timer means is in a preset specific time zone, the number of times of use this time is added to the number of times of succession use recorded in the commuter pass. As a result, it is possible to extend the validity period of the Minede commuter pass in cooperation with the time difference boarding without limiting the use period of the commuter pass and regardless of whether the continuous commuter pass is purchased or not. Measure the mitigation of the hour.

In order to achieve the above object, in the commuter pass processing system according to claim 12 of the present invention, a record in which a predetermined valid period and the number of times of use used in a preset specific time zone are recorded. A reading means for reading the valid period and the number of times of use from a commuter ticket having a copy; and a valid period determining means for determining whether the valid period of the commuter ticket has expired based on the valid period read by the reading means, When the validity period determination means determines that the validity period of the commuter pass has expired, the validity period of the commuter pass is increased in order to extend the validity period of the commuter pass by a predetermined period according to the number of times the commuter pass is used. The first changing means for changing the period and ejecting the commuter pass, and the reading means when the validity period determining means determines that the validity period of the commuter pass has not expired. A period calculation means for calculating a new effective period based on activity period, and has a first issuing means for issuing a continuation commutation ticket based on a new validity period calculated by the period calculation means.

According to the above-mentioned structure of claim 12, the present invention determines whether the validity period of the commuter ticket has expired by the validity period determining means, and the first changing means for the commuter ticket whose validity period has expired. According to the above, the validity period is changed to be extended according to the number of times the commuter pass has been used in a preset specific time zone, and a continuation commuter pass is issued to the commuter pass that has not expired. As a result, it is possible to extend the validity period of the Minede commuter pass in cooperation with the time difference boarding without limiting the use period of the commuter pass and regardless of whether the continuous commuter pass is purchased or not. Measure the mitigation of the hour.

[0016]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

(First Embodiment) A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the commuter pass processing system of the present invention.

The automatic ticket gate A is installed at an entrance (entrance corner) for entering the station. Then, when the commuter ticket T is inserted into the automatic ticket gate A installed in the boarding station where the passenger is about to board, based on the recorded contents of the inserted commuter ticket T, the user (user, customer) is brought to the station premises. It is a device that allows the entry (boarding) of.

The automatic ticket gate B is installed at the exit (entrance corner) for entering from the station premises. Then, when the commuter pass T is inserted into the automatic ticket gate B installed at the disembarking station where the user is about to disembark, based on the recorded contents of the inserted commuter pass T, the user can exit (get off) from the station premises. It is a device that permits.

The automatic checkout machine C is installed in the station yard of the getting-off station. Then, the pass-through amount corresponding to the commuter pass is settled, and the settled commuter pass T or settlement ticket S is settled.
Is a device for issuing. Then, the automatic ticket gate B is allowed to participate by the ticket S issued by the automatic ticket checker C.

The commuter ticket issuing machine D is installed at the boarding station or the alighting station, and issues a continuation commuter ticket for a valid commuter ticket which has not expired and has been inserted by the purchaser (user of the commuter ticket). It is a device. The commuter pass issuing machine D is connected to a host computer E as an external device through a communication line. The host computer E controls the commuter pass issuing machine D and stores customer information and purchase information of the purchaser who purchased the commuter pass.

FIG. 3 shows a first embodiment of the commuter pass T used in the present invention. As shown in FIG.
The surface of the commuter pass T is provided with a printing section on which commuter pass display items such as a use section, a valid use period, a price, a user name, and an age are printed. In addition, the present embodiment has an extension days area for printing the number of days when the effective period is extended, and the extended days are indicated by black circles (for example, one black circle indicates 1).
It corresponds to the extension of the day. By printing in), the user can recognize the extended number of days.

On the back surface of the commuter pass T, a magnetic recording portion (not shown) composed of a magnetic stripe or the like is provided. In this magnetic recording unit, as shown in FIG. 3B, a valid use period (D1) including a start date and a use end date, a use section (D2) including a departure station, the number of use zones, and an arrival station. ), The off-flash point (D3) indicating the number of times of use during the off-flash time zone is recorded. The off-flash points are added one by one each time the passenger uses the commuter pass T during the off-flash time zone.

In the magnetic recording portion of the commuter pass T, the boarding data (D4) in which the entry data and the entry data are recorded, and the o-flash boarding bit indicating that the car has entered during the o-flash time zone are written. (D5) and the like are also recorded. Here, in the boarding data, the entrance data including the boarding station and the boarding date and time is temporarily recorded when the entrance is made using the commuter pass T. Further, when the player uses the commuter ticket T to enter, entry data including an exit station and an entry date and time is temporarily recorded.

In this embodiment, as the entry date and time recorded in the boarding data (D4), when the flash point is added, the point addition date and time is recorded so that the boarding is not in the flash time zone and the flash point is added. When it is not performed, 99:99 (code information that cannot be present in the date and time to distinguish from the point addition time) is recorded. Then, at the time of boarding (entry), based on this date and time of entry, the off-flash boarding bit (D5) is recorded only on the commuter ticket that has passed a certain permission time (for example, 4 hours) from the previous point addition time. , Prevents illegal addition of off-flash points.

FIG. 4 schematically shows the external structure of the automatic ticket gate A (B). That is, admission (ride)
An automatic ticket gate A (B) for performing work and attendance (getting off) work is constituted by a main body 1. A commuter pass T, a boarding ticket, a stored fair card, a coupon ticket, etc. 2 are inserted into the main body 1 when entering the ticket gate of the station, that is, when entering the premises or when exiting from the ticket gate of the station, that is, inside the yard. Mouth three,
Ejecting ports 4 for ejecting the commuter pass T etc. 2 received at the inserting port 3 are provided respectively. A shutter (not shown) for blocking the entry of the commuter pass T etc. 2 is provided in the vicinity of the slot 3.

A display unit 5 is provided on the upper surface of the main body 1 for displaying various operation guides to the user. In addition, a door portion (gate) 6 is provided on a side surface portion of the main body 1 to prevent passage of a user such as passage of a commuter pass T or the like by closing it. further,
A frame 7 is provided on the upper part of the main body 1 as a partition for distinguishing the passages corresponding to the main body 1. The frame 7 has a display for informing a child ticket insertion, an invalid ticket insertion, or a device abnormality. A container 8 is provided. Also, the main body 1
Human detectors 10, which detect passage of a user are provided on the side surface of the frame and the frame 7.

The human detectors 10, ... Detect the passage of a user, and a transmissive type, a reflective type or the like is used as the detector. However, in the case of the transmissive type, the light from the light emitting portion provided in the opposite main body is guided.

Next, referring to FIG. 5, the above automatic ticket gate A
The schematic configuration of the internal mechanism of the main body 1 of (B) will be described. That is, between the insertion port 3 and the ejection port 4, a main conveyance path 11 is formed for ejecting the commuter pass T or the like received by the insertion port 3 to the ejection port 4 (direction of arrow a).

On the transport path of the main transport path 11, along the inlet 3 to the outlet 4, an alignment section (not shown), magnetic information reading sections (magnetic heads; read heads) 14 and 15, magnetic information recording section (magnetic head). Writing heads 16 and 17, magnetic information reading units (magnetic heads; reading heads) 18 and 19, printing units 26 and 27, scissors unit 21, and holding unit 22 are sequentially provided.

The reading heads 14 and 15 constitute reading means (second reading means), respectively, and read the encoded magnetic information recorded on the magnetic recording layer on the back surface of the commuter pass T or the like. The reading head 14 is a commuter pass T
Is read when the magnetic recording layer is conveyed on the lower side, and the reading head 15 is read when the magnetic recording layer of the commuter pass T is conveyed on the upper side.

Each of the write heads 16 and 17 constitutes a writing means and records the encoded magnetic information on the magnetic recording layer on the back surface of the commuter pass T or the like. The write head 16 is for recording when the magnetic recording layer of the commuter pass T is conveyed on the lower side.
Is for recording when the magnetic recording layer of the commuter pass T is conveyed above.

The read heads 18 and 19 read the encoded magnetic information recorded by the write heads 16 and 17. The read head 18 reads when the magnetic recording layer of the commuter pass T is conveyed on the lower side, and the read head 19 reads when the magnetic recording layer of the commuter pass T is conveyed on the upper side. Is. Support members (rotating rollers) 20, ... Are provided on the opposite sides of the read heads 14 and 15, the write heads 16 and 17, and the read heads 18 and 19 along the transport path 11 from the transport path 11. There is.

The printing units 26 and 27 as printing means.
Is composed of, for example, a thermal head, and is a commuter pass T
Printing is performed on the printing surface of the surface such as. The printing unit 26 prints when the printing surface of the commuter pass T is conveyed on the upper side, and the printing unit 27 prints when the printing surface of the commuter pass T is conveyed on the lower side. Is. For example, the commuter pass T is used a set number of times during the flash time,
When the validity period is extended, a mark or content indicating that is printed. In this embodiment, FIG.
A black circle is printed in the extension days area of the commuter pass T shown in (a).

The scissors 21 is for punching perforations as scissors in a ticket or the like conveyed by the conveying path 11. For example, it is used for punching used tickets for ordinary tickets. Further, the holding section 22 holds (holds) the ticket when the perforator 21 punches the ticket. Further, a detector (not shown) that detects passage of the commuter pass T or the like to be conveyed is provided on the conveyance path of the main conveyance path 11.

A distribution unit 23 is provided between the holding unit 22 and the discharge port 4 on the conveyance path of the main conveyance path 11. The sorting unit 23 sorts the tickets in the direction of the outlet 4 when the received ticket is to be discharged, and collects the ticket when the received ticket is to be collected. It is designed to be distributed in the direction of. This distribution unit 23 is used to collect the bills 2
Tickets distributed to the 5 side are collected through the shooter 24 to the bill collecting section 2
It is supposed to be collected in 5.

FIG. 6 schematically shows the control system of the automatic ticket gate A (B) constructed as shown in FIG. The control system of the automatic ticket gate A (B) is a central processing unit (hereinafter abbreviated as CPU) 30 for controlling the automatic ticket gate A (B) as a whole, and a read-only memory storing a control program for the CPU 30. A memory 31 (hereinafter, abbreviated as ROM), a random access memory 32 (hereinafter, RAM) that stores information read from a commuter ticket T and the like and a buffer for a control program.
Fare memory 33, which stores fare information corresponding to the entrance station (from the installation station), the reading head 1
Read circuit 34, write heads 16, 1 for controlling 4, 15
The output of the writing circuit 35 for controlling the number 7, the reading circuit 36 for controlling the reading heads 18 and 19, the sorting control circuit 37 for controlling the sorting gate 23, the detector 38 for passing detection, ... The detection circuit 39 for detecting the state, the conveyance control circuit 41 for controlling the conveyance motor 40 for conveying the commuter pass T and the like along the conveyance path 11, the human detector 1
Passage detection circuit 42 that detects the passage of a person who puts in a commuter pass T or the like by the output of 0, ..., Door control circuit 44 that controls door opening / closing mechanism 43 that drives door portion 6, and drive that drives printing portions 26 and 27. The circuit 45, the scissors control circuit 46 for controlling the scissors section 21, the transmission control circuit 47 for transmitting information to and from the control panel (not shown) for controlling the automatic ticket gate A (B), the current date and time, The timer 48 for counting, the display unit 5, the display 8 and the like are included.

Further, in the present embodiment, the RAM 32 has a station set so as to perform the ticket examination processing by distinguishing the off-flash time zone and the rush time and the off-flash time based on this off-flash time zone. Stations) and off-flash applied information such as a ticket gate corner (off-flash applied corner) dedicated to the direction set to be the off-flash direction (direction not congested) is stored.

Then, the CPU 30 determines the boarding station where the automatic ticket gate A (B) is installed or the ticket gate corner described above based on the flash information applied information stored in the RAM 32. If set to, the commuter pass T from the slot 3
When is input, it is determined based on the time of the timer 48 whether the current time is the flash time zone. It should be noted that the determination as to whether or not it is the off-flash time zone described above is not limited to the current time when the determination is started in the present embodiment, and may be determined based on the time when the commuter ticket T is inserted.

Further, the RAM 32 stores a predetermined set point as a set number of times of use, which is a condition for whether or not to extend the valid period of the commuter pass T. As a result, the CPU 30 extends the valid period by one day for the commuter pass T that has reached the set number of points. Also,
In this embodiment, the printing unit 26 or 27 prints one black circle indicating that the commuter pass T has been extended for one day.

FIG. 7 shows a customer service side of the automatic settlement machine C. That is, on the customer service side, a display unit 51 with a built-in touch panel, a staff call button (push button switch) 52,
A cancel button (push button switch) 53, a card slot 54, a ticket slot 55, a coin slot 56, a bill slot 57, a settlement ticket issuing slot 58, a change dispensing slot 59, a card dispensing slot 60, and a tray 61 are provided respectively. Has been.

The display section 51 displays guidance, a settlement amount and the like, and also displays input keys such as a numeric keypad for a touch panel. The clerk call button 52 is a button for calling a clerk. The cancel button 53 is a button that is turned on when canceling the settlement.

In the card slot 54, a commuter pass T and a monetary card such as a prepaid card having a monetary value are inserted. A ticket is inserted into the ticket slot 55. Coins are inserted into the coin slot 56. The card slot 54 and the ticket slot 55 may be configured as a single common slot. In the bill slot 57,
A bill is inserted and a bill as change is discharged from the bill insertion port 57. From the adjustment ticket issuing port 58, a participation certificate (adjustment ticket S) is issued. Change outlet 59
The change is discharged from. From the card outlet 60
The commuter pass T and the amount card are ejected. In the saucer 61,
The commuter pass T, the amount card, the adjustment ticket S, and the change due to be discharged from the respective ports 58, 59, 60 are discharged.

Each of the above-mentioned commuter pass T, amount card, boarding ticket and settlement ticket S has a magnetic recording portion on the back surface, and each card, each ticket, card, ticket type, validity period,
Necessary information such as usage fee, boarding section, entrance station, remaining amount of money, number of remaining times, etc. is magnetically recorded.

FIG. 8 schematically shows a control system of the structure of the automatic settlement machine having the above-mentioned customer service surface. That is, the card slot 54 is connected to the card unit 70. The card unit 70 receives the commuter pass T and the amount card inserted from the card slot 54, reads the information recorded in the magnetic recording unit of the received commuter pass T and the amount card, and stores the information in the magnetic recording unit. The change information is written. Further, when the commuter pass T is used a set number of times during the off-flash period and the validity period of the commuter pass T is extended, a mark or content indicating that fact is printed. In this embodiment, black circles are printed in the extended days area on the surface of the commuter pass T shown in FIG.

The ticket slot 55 is connected to the ticket reading section 71. The ticket reading unit 71 receives a ticket inserted from the ticket slot 55 and reads the information recorded in the magnetic recording unit of the received ticket. Further, the bill insertion slot 57 is connected to the bill inspection unit 72. The banknote inspection unit 72 receives the banknotes inserted from the banknote slot 57, discriminates the banknotes received, discriminates the banknotes as change, and discharges the banknotes to the banknote slot 57.

The coin slot 56 is connected to the coin inspection unit 73, and the coin inspection unit 73 is connected to the change coin unit 74. The coin inspection unit 73 discriminates the coins inserted from the coin insertion port 56. The change unit 74 stores coins identified by the change inspection unit 73 as change and discharges the coins from the change discharge port 59 to the tray 61. In addition to the change unit 74, the receiving unit 61 is also connected to the issuing unit 75. The issuing unit 75 issues a settlement ticket (entry certificate) S according to the contents of the settlement, and discharges the issued settlement ticket S from the settlement ticket issuing port 58 to the receiving tray 61.

Then, the ticket reading section 71 and the card section 7
0, the bill inspection unit 72, the money inspection unit 73, the change unit 74, the issuing unit 75, and the display unit 51 are all controlled by the main control unit 76. The main controller 76 is mainly composed of, for example, a microcomputer and its peripheral circuits, and controls the entire automatic settlement machine.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a schematic structure of a commuter ticket issuing machine D which issues a continuation commuter ticket by the operation of the purchaser. That is, the commuter ticket issuing machine D is provided with a control unit 81 that controls the entire apparatus. The control unit 81 includes a memory 82, a commuter pass issuing unit 83, and a liquid crystal display input unit 8
5, journal printer 86, magnetic disk device 87,
The banknote coin processing unit 88 and the communication control unit 89 are the bus 90.
Connected through.

The memory 82 stores a control program for controlling the control unit 81, a character pattern as print data, or stores data. The commuter pass issuing unit 83 has a receiving means for receiving a commuter pass of a purchaser inserted from a commuter pass insertion and issue opening (not shown).
A magnetic reading unit as a reading unit (first reading unit) for reading the purchase information recorded in the magnetic recording unit (not shown) of the accepted commuter pass, and printing corresponding to the purchase information on the surface of the continuation commuter pass. A printing unit as a printing unit for printing data, and a magnetic writing unit as a recording unit for recording an off-flash point indicating the number of times of use in the off-flash time period recorded on the commuter pass in a magnetic recording unit of the continuous commuter pass. , Issuing means for issuing a continuation commuter pass in which magnetic information is recorded from a commuter pass insertion issue port.

Further, the commuter pass issuing section 83 has a conveyance path and a commuter pass hopper (not shown) on the conveyance path.
A printing unit, a magnetic writing / reading unit, and a sorting unit are sequentially provided. This allows the print section to print the print data corresponding to the purchase information on the continuous commuter ticket from the commuter ticket hopper, and the magnetic writing / reading section to record the purchase information and the magnetic data corresponding to the flash point, It is distributed by the distribution unit and issued from the commuter pass insertion issue port.

The liquid crystal display input section 85 has a touch panel on the upper part of the liquid crystal display section, and the liquid crystal display section provides input guidance and keys for inputting purchase information. . The journal printer 86 prints sales data and the like on a journal (not shown). The magnetic disk device 87 handles a storage device such as a magnetic disk (not shown) in which various information relating to the issuance of a commuter pass such as sales data or fare data is stored.

The banknote coin processing unit 88 receives the banknotes inserted from the banknote insertion slot (not shown) and the coins inserted from the coin slot with respect to the purchase amount of the commuter pass, and the amount of the accepted banknotes and coins. The bill and coin corresponding to the change are returned from a return opening (not shown).

Next, the automatic ticket gate A shown in FIGS.
In the above configuration, the boarding (entry) processing by the commuter pass T when the main body 1 performs the entry operation will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

When the passenger inserts the commuter pass T into the slot 3 (ST1), the CPU 30 causes the transport control circuit 41 to operate.
The transport motor 40 is controlled by the
Are conveyed in the direction of arrow a on the main conveyance path 11. Then, the commuter pass T first reaches the read head 14 or 15 after being aligned by the alignment unit (not shown). And C
The PU 30 reads the magnetic information from the magnetic recording portion of the commuter pass T by the read head 14 or 15 and stores the read magnetic information in the RAM 32 (ST2).

Then, the CPU 30 out of the magnetic information of the commuter pass T stored in the RAM 32, the data indicating the commuter pass T, the valid period data (D1), and the valid section data (D2).
The validity of the commuter pass T is determined by analyzing. First, the CPU 30 determines the validity period data (D1) of the commuter pass T.
And the current date counted by the timer 48 are compared to determine whether the commuter pass T is within the valid period (ST
3).

If it is determined in ST3 that the commuter pass T is not within the valid period, the CPU 30 causes the display unit 5 to display.
Display a guide to the effect that the validity period has expired. And
Simultaneously with the guidance display, the gate 6 is closed to prevent passage of the person who puts the commuter pass T, and the commuter pass T is conveyed in the direction of arrow a of the main conveyance path 11 and discharged from the discharge port 4 (ST4).

When it is determined in ST3 that the commuter pass T is within the valid period, the CPU 30 determines the valid section data (D2).
Based on the above, it is determined whether the boarding station (the station where the automatic ticket gate A into which the commuter ticket T is inserted) is included in the valid section of the commuter ticket T (ST5). Here, if it is determined in ST4 that the boarding station is not included in the valid section of the commuter pass T, CP
U30 displays a guide to the effect that it is outside the effective section on the display unit 5. Simultaneously with this guidance display, the gate 6 is closed to prevent passage of the person who puts the commuter pass T, and the commuter pass T is further conveyed in the direction of the arrow a on the main conveyance path 11 and discharged from the discharge port 4 ( ST4).

When it is determined in ST5 that the boarding station is included in the valid section of the commuter ticket T and it is determined that the commuter ticket T is valid, the CPU 30 stores the current time counted by the timer 48 in the RAM 32. It is determined whether it is a preset off-flash time zone, and whether the ticket of the commuter pass T is an off-flash ride (ST
6). Also, of the magnetic information of the commuter pass T, the boarding data (D
It is determined whether or not a preset permission time has elapsed from the participation date and time of 4) (ST8).

Here, when it is determined in ST6 that it is not in the off-flash time zone, when the ticket using the commuter pass T is not in the off-flash board, and in ST8, the permitted time has not elapsed. When judged, C
The PU 30 conveys the commuter pass T in the direction of arrow a on the main conveyance path 11. Then, the boarding station code and boarding date and time (D4) are written in the magnetic recording section of the commuter pass T by the writing head 16 or 17.
The entrance data consisting of is recorded (ST7). Then, the commuter pass T is discharged from the discharge port 4 with the gate 6 opened,
The passer of the commuter pass T is permitted to pass (ST10).

If it is determined in ST6 that the off-flash time zone is in effect, the ride using the commuter pass T is the off-flash ride, and it is determined in ST8 that the allowed time has elapsed, the CPU 30 Transports the commuter pass T in the direction of arrow a on the main transport path 11. Then, the writing head 16 or 17 writes the entry data (D4) including the boarding station code and the boarding date and time in the magnetic recording section of the commuter pass T, and at the same time, the flashing board bit (D5) indicating that the player has entered during the flashing time zone. Is written (ST9). Then, the CPU 30 ejects the commuter pass T from the outlet 4 with the gate 6 opened and permits the passer of the commuter pass T to pass through (ST10).

Next, the automatic ticket gate B shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 above.
With the above configuration, the process of getting off (entering, issuing) with the commuter pass T when the main body 1 performs the participation task will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

When the passenger inserts the commuter pass T into the slot 3 (ST11), the CPU 30 causes the transport control circuit 4 to operate.
The transport motor 40 is controlled by 1 to transport the inserted commuter pass T in the direction of the arrow a on the main transport path 11. Then, the commuter pass T is first aligned by the alignment unit (not shown) and then reaches the reading head 14 or 15. And CP
The U30 reads the magnetic information from the magnetic recording portion of the commuter pass T by the read head 14 or 15 and stores the read magnetic information in the RAM 32 (ST12).

Then, the CPU 30 out of the magnetic information of the commuter pass T stored in the RAM 32, data indicating the commuter pass T, valid period data (D1), and valid section data (D).
2) The validity of the commuter pass T is judged by analyzing the entrance data (D4) and the like. First, the CPU 30 compares the validity period data (D1) of the commuter pass T with the current date of the timer 48 to determine whether the commuter pass T is within the validity period (ST13).

Here, when it is determined in ST13 that the commuter pass T is not within the valid period, the CPU 30 displays on the display unit 5 a guide indicating that the valid period has expired. Then, the gate 6 is closed at the same time when the guide is displayed to prevent passage of the person who puts the commuter pass T, and the commuter pass T is conveyed in the direction of the arrow a of the main conveyance path 11 and discharged from the discharge port 4 (ST1.
4).

When it is determined in ST13 that the commuter pass T is within the valid period, the CPU 30 causes the valid segment data (D
Based on 2), it is determined whether the getting-off station (the station where the automatic ticket gate B in which the commuter ticket T is inserted) is included in the valid section of the commuter ticket T (ST15). Here, the commuter pass T by ST15
When it is determined that the boarding station is not included in the valid section, the CPU 30 displays a guide to the effect that it is outside the valid section on the display unit 5. Further, at the same time as this guide display, the gate 6 is closed to prevent passage of the person who put the commuter pass T, and the commuter pass T is conveyed in the direction of arrow a on the main conveyance path 11 and discharged from the discharge port 4 (ST14). ).

When it is determined in ST15 that the boarding station is included in the valid section of the commuter pass, and the commuter pass T is determined to be valid, the CPU 30 next reads the magnetic information of the commuter pass T stored in the RAM 32. Of which, flash point (D
3), based on the off-flash boarding bit (D5), etc.,
It is determined whether or not an au flash point indicating that the passenger has boarded during the au flash time zone is added to the commuter pass T. First,
The CPU 30 determines whether the off-flash boarding bit is written (ST16). When it is determined in this ST16 that the off ride boarding bit is written, the CPU 30 determines that the current time of the timer 48 is the RAM 3
It is determined whether the flash time is stored in No. 2 (ST17).

Here, when it is determined at ST16 that the off-flash boarding bit is not written, or when it is determined at ST17 that the off-flash time zone is not in effect and the off-flash time zone is not used, , CPU 30 conveys the commuter pass T in the direction of arrow a on the main conveyance path 11. Then, the entrance data (D4) recorded in the magnetic recording portion of the commuter pass T by the writing head 16 or 17
In addition to deleting, the exit station code and the departure date and time of off-flash time of 99:99 are recorded. At this time, when the flashing board bit is written, the entrance data (D4) and the flashing board bit (D5) are entered.
Is erased (ST18).

Then, with the gate 6 opened (communication ticket T
The commuter pass T is discharged from the discharge port 4 in a state in which the person who has passed through is allowed to pass. As a result, the passenger can pass through the passage and receive the commuter pass T (ST23).

If it is determined in ST17 that the off-flash time zone is in effect, and if the commuter pass is for both off-flash time zone entry and exit, the CPU 30 determines that RA
One point is added to the flash point stored in M32 to calculate an additional point (total number of uses) (S
T19). Then, it is determined whether the added points obtained by adding one point have reached the set point number stored in the RAM 32 (ST20). Here, the number-of-uses calculating means for calculating the total number of uses by adding the number of uses this time to the number of uses read from the ticket in ST19 is configured. Further, the number-of-times determination means for determining whether the total number of times of use obtained by adding the number of times of use this time to the number of times of use read from the ticket in ST20 has reached the set number of times of use is configured.

When it is determined in this ST20 that the addition point has not reached the set point, the CPU 30 conveys the commuter pass T in the direction of arrow a of the main conveyance path 11, and the writing head 16 or 17 causes the commuter pass T to pass. Entrance data (D4) recorded in the magnetic recording unit of the
5) is deleted, and the getting-off station code and the point addition date and time are recorded (ST21). Also, the flash point (D3) is rewritten and recorded at the addition point obtained by adding 1 point (ST22). Then, the commuter pass T is discharged from the discharge port 4 with the gate 6 opened. (ST23). This ST22 constitutes first processing means for changing the number of times of using the ticket to the total number of times of use when the total number of times of use has not reached the set number of times of use.

When it is determined in ST20 that the set point has been reached, the CPU 30 conveys the commuter pass T in the direction of the arrow a of the main conveyance path 11, and the writing head 16 or 1
The entry data (D4) recorded in the magnetic recording portion of the commuter pass T is erased by 7, and the getting-off station code and the point addition date and time are recorded. Further, the off-flash boarding bit (D5) is erased, and the off-flash point (D3) is updated and recorded to 0 point (ST24). Further, the CPU 30 writes the period obtained by extending the use end date of the valid period stored in the RAM 32 in the magnetic recording unit of the commuter pass T by one day by the write head 16 or 17 as a new valid period in the valid period (D1) ( ST25). This ST25 constitutes second processing means for changing the valid period of the ticket to extend for a predetermined period when the total number of times of use reaches the set number of times of use.

Further, the CPU 30 prints one black circle on the extended days area on the surface of the commuter pass T by the printing unit 26 or 27 (ST26). In this way, the commuter pass T
When the valid period extension process of is performed, the commuter pass T is discharged from the discharge port 4 with the gate opened (ST23). From this, the customer can pass through the passage and receive the commuter pass T. Here, ST19 to ST25 constitute a changing means for changing the validity period of the ticket to a predetermined period depending on the number of times the ticket is used when the ticket is used in a specific time zone.

Next, the automatic settlement machine C shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 above.
In the above configuration, the settlement process for the commuter pass T that has passed through the automatic ticket gate A during the off-flash time period will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

When the user inserts the commuter pass T into the card insertion slot 54 (ST31), the main control unit 76 causes the magnetic recording unit of the commuter pass T inserted by the card unit 70 to display magnetic information (communication pass). Indicating the validity period data (D
1), valid section data (D2), admission data (D4)
Etc.) is read and temporarily stored (ST32). And
The main control unit 76 calculates the boarding fare (payment amount) from the entrance data (D4) and the valid section data (D2) to the station where the automatic payment machine C is installed (ST33). Then, the guidance of the calculated amount of money calculated by the display unit 51 is displayed (ST
34).

When cash (banknotes / coins) is inserted from the bill insertion slot 57 or the coin insertion slot 56 in accordance with the guidance in ST34, the bill inspection section 72 discriminates the inserted banknotes and the money inspection section. The inserted coins are discriminated at 73, and the total amount of these coins is calculated at the main control unit 76. In addition, when a card is inserted from the card slot 54, the card unit 70
The magnetic information of the stored fair card inserted at is read, and the purchaseable amount is discriminated from the magnetic information read by the main controller 76.

The main control unit 76 performs a settlement process based on the determined or calculated input amount or purchaseable amount and the settlement amount. That is, in the case of cash settlement, the change amount is subtracted from the input amount to obtain the change amount. In the case of settlement using a stored fair card, the settlement amount is subtracted from the purchaseable amount to obtain the remaining amount, and the card unit 70 updates and records the remaining amount on the stored fair card (ST35).

Then, when this settlement process is completed, the main control unit 76 then, based on the off-flash boarding bit (D5) and off-flash point (D3) of the temporarily stored magnetic information of the commuter pass T. It is determined whether or not to add an au flash point indicating that the commuter ticket T has been used in the au flash time zone to the commuter ticket T.

First, the main control unit 76 determines whether the off-flash boarding bit is written based on the off-flash boarding bit (D5) of the commuter pass T temporarily stored (ST36). When it is determined in this ST36 that the off-flash boarding bit is written, the main control unit 7
6 determines whether the present time is in the preset flash time zone (ST37).

Here, when it is determined in ST36 that the off-flash boarding bit is not written, or when it is determined in ST37 that the off-flash time zone is not in effect and the off-flash time zone is not used, The main control unit 76 erases the entrance data (D4) recorded in the magnetic recording unit of the commuter pass T by the card unit 70, and records the exit station code and the departure date and time (99:99).

At this time, when the off-flash boarding bit (D5) is written, the off-flash boarding bit (D5) is erased together with the entrance data (D4). And the issuing unit 7
The ticket 5 is issued and discharged to the tray 61, and the commuter ticket T is discharged from the card discharge port 60. At this time, when there is a change, the change unit 24 operates and the tray 61
Release change coins to. If there is a stored fair card, the card is discharged from the card discharge port 60, and the settlement process by the automatic settlement machine C is completed (ST4
2).

Further, when it is determined in ST37 that it is in the off-flash time zone, the main control unit 76 adds 1 point to the off-flash point of the commuter pass T temporarily stored (ST38). Then, it is determined whether the added points obtained by adding one point have reached a preset number of set points (ST39). Here, the number-of-uses calculating means for calculating the total number of uses by adding the number of uses this time to the number of uses read from the ticket in ST38 is configured.
Further, the number-of-times determination means for determining whether the total number of times of use obtained by adding the number of times of use this time to the number of times of use read from the ticket in ST39 has reached the set number of times of use is configured.

When it is determined in this ST39 that the addition points have not reached the set point number, the main control section 7
6 erases the entrance data (D4) and the off-flash boarding bit (D5) from the magnetic recording part of the commuter pass by the card part 70 (ST40), and the off-flash point (D
Rewrite 3) to the additional points obtained by adding 1 point.
Further, the getting-off station code and the point addition date and time (D4) are recorded (ST41). Then, the issuing unit 75 issues a settlement ticket, discharges the commuter ticket T, the settlement ticket and the like to the tray 61, and ends the settlement processing by the automatic settlement machine C (ST4).
2). This ST41 constitutes first processing means for changing the number of times of use of the ticket to the total number of times of use when the total number of times of use has not reached the set number of times of use.

When it is determined in ST39 that the number of set points has been reached, the main control unit 76 causes the card unit 70 to operate.
Thus, the entrance data (D4) and the off-flash boarding bit (D5) recorded in the magnetic recording portion of the commuter pass T are erased, and the off-flash point (D3) is updated to 0 point. Further, the getting-off station code and the point addition date and time (D4) are recorded (ST43). Further, the usage end date (D2) obtained by extending the temporarily recorded validity period of the commuter pass T by one day is recorded in the magnetic recording portion of the commuter pass T (ST4).
4).

Further, a mark (black circle in this embodiment) indicating that the validity period has been extended by one day is printed on the extension days area on the surface of the commuter pass T in the card section 70 (ST45). When the validity period extension process is performed on the commuter pass T in this manner, the main control unit 76 issues the settlement ticket S by the issuing unit 75, discharges the commuter pass T and the settlement ticket S, etc. to the tray 61, and performs automatic settlement. The settlement process by machine C is completed (ST42). This ST
38 to ST45 constitute changing means for changing the validity period of the ticket to extend for a predetermined period according to the number of times the ticket is used when the ticket is used in a specific time zone.
In this way, the user makes the payment with the automatic payment machine C,
Even if the ticket passes through the automatic ticket gate C for entry, if the commuter ticket is used during the o-flash time, the automatic ticket checker C will be used.
Will extend the validity period.

Next, in the configuration of the commuter pass issuing machine D shown in FIG. 9, the operation of issuing a continuation commuter pass will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the control unit 81 uses the liquid crystal display input unit 85 to guide and display the insertion of the commuter pass T. Here, when the commuter ticket T corresponding to the continuation commuter ticket that the purchaser intends to purchase is inserted into the commuter ticket insertion / issuing slot (not shown) (ST51), the control unit 81 causes the magnet in the commuter ticket issuing unit 83 to operate. The purchase information and the number of off-flash points (D1 to D5) recorded in the magnetic recording portion of the commuter pass T are read and temporarily stored by a head (not shown) (ST52).

Then, the control section 91 creates new purchase information in which the period is updated from the current date based on the temporarily stored purchase information and displays it on the liquid crystal display input section 85 (ST5).
3). When the purchase information displayed in this ST53 is to be changed (for example, a change relating to the period such as the number of months) (ST54), the purchaser inputs an instruction for change from the liquid crystal display input section 85 (ST55). .

If there is no change in the purchase information displayed in ST53, the purchaser instructs the liquid crystal display input section 95 to issue a continuation commuter pass. In response to this instruction, the control unit 81
Calculates the purchase price of the commuter pass T corresponding to the created purchase information, and displays the purchase price guide on the liquid crystal display input unit 85.

When cash (banknotes / coins) is inserted in accordance with the guide of the purchase amount, the control unit 81 discriminates the cash inserted by the banknote coin processing unit 88. Then, the bill coin processing unit 88 compares the inserted amount and the purchased amount. Here, when the input amount is equal to or more than the purchase amount, a settlement process is performed to subtract the purchase amount from the input amount to obtain the change amount (ST56).

Next, the control section 81 determines whether or not the commuter pass T has an off flash point (ST57). here,
When it is determined in ST57 that the off-flash points are 0 points, the commuter pass issuing unit 83 determines in ST54 and S.
The purchase information instructed at T55 is recorded in the magnetic recording portion of the issued commuter pass, and the commuter pass T is issued (ST
58). Further, if it is determined in ST57 that there are one or more flash points, the commuter pass issuing unit 83
Records purchase information and off-flash points inherited from the commuter pass T on the magnetic recording layer of the issued commuter pass and issues the commuter pass ticket (ST59).

When the continuation commuter pass is issued in this way, the control unit 81 discharges the issued continuation commuter pass, the change, etc. to an outlet (not shown). After the continuation commuter pass issuance process, the control unit 81 causes the communication control unit 89 to transmit the commuter pass issuance content to the host computer E through the communication line, and the continuation commuter pass issuance process ends. (ST60).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, whether or not the preset o-flash setting conditions are met when the player exits from the station yard by using a normal commuter pass (in particular, the o-flash is not distinguished) When the determination is made and the off-flash setting condition is satisfied, the off-flash point indicating the number of times of use during the off-flash time zone is added to allow the user to pass. When the off-flash points reach the set number, the valid period of the commuter pass is extended by one day at the ticket gate for entrance and the automatic checkout machine.

As a result, although the regular-price commuter pass, which can be used even during rush hours, is used, it is possible to receive the extension service of the validity period by the amount used during the o-flash time zone, and the fare system is set on the operation side. You can measure the rush hour without having more than one.

Further, in the ticket gates for entrance and automatic checkout machines, the extension process of the validity period is performed together with the ticketing and checkout processes, so that the user does not have to do anything special to receive the service, You can receive the service for the amount you cooperated with.

Further, in the present embodiment, not only is the end date of the validity period rewritten on the magnetic information of the commuter pass, but a mark or character display indicating that the validity period has been extended is also displayed on the surface of the commuter pass. I am trying to do it. As a result, even if the ticket gate for entrance and the automatic checkout machine automatically extend the validity period, the user can easily recognize the end-of-use date of the commuter pass from the face of the commuter pass. In this embodiment, a print area for extension processing is provided on the surface of the commuter pass, and
Although the day extension is made to correspond to one black circle, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that the user can recognize the information that the use end date of the commuter pass has been extended.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the continuation commuter ticket is issued by the commuter ticket issuing machine, the off-flash points recorded in the commuter ticket inserted by the purchaser are succeeded to the continuation commuter ticket. ing. As a result, it is possible to provide the extended service without fail to users who continue to use the commuter pass.

Further, in the present embodiment, the addition time is recorded when the off-flash points are added at the time of participation, and when a certain time has elapsed from the addition time, the ride in the off-flash time zone is resumed. Is determined to be effective. As a result, it is possible to prevent illegal addition of points by repeatedly getting on and off during the off-flash period.

(Second Embodiment) A second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 13 to 17. In the present embodiment, when the commuter pass is used by the user within a predetermined period (first period) from the use end date within the valid period of the commuter pass, the commuter pass by the automatic ticket gate B or the automatic checkout machine C is used. This is to extend the validity period of the ticket. Further, in the present embodiment, if the commuter ticket is not used within a predetermined period within the commuter ticket valid period, the commuter ticket issuing machine D extends the validity period of the commuter ticket.

FIG. 13 is a period extension correspondence table 70 in which the number of flash points and the number of extension days are associated with each other. This period extension correspondence table 70 has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment except that it is stored in the RAM 32 of the automatic ticket gate B, the automatic checkout machine C, or the memory 82 of the commuter ticket issuing machine D, and therefore the description will be given. Omit it. Then, when extending the valid period of the commuter pass T, based on this period extension correspondence table 70, the extension days corresponding to the flash point (D3) recorded in the commuter pass T are searched, and the use of the commuter pass ends. It is designed to be added to the days for extension processing.

FIG. 14 shows a second embodiment of the commuter pass T used in the present invention. As shown in FIG. 14A, the information printed on the printing portion on the front surface of the commuter pass T and the information recorded on the magnetic recording portion on the back surface are the same as those shown in FIG. 3A. In this embodiment, the surface printing portion of the commuter pass T is made of a low molecular weight / polymer composite film recording material that repeatedly shows both cloudy and transparent states depending on the temperature history, and a visible image can be recorded and erased repeatedly. . As a result, when the validity period of the commuter pass is extended, it is rewritten as shown in FIG. 14 (b) to the use end date obtained by extending the use end date of the validity period, and the information indicating the extension is printed. Has become.

Next, the flow chart shown in FIG. 15 shows the main body 1 in the configuration of the automatic ticket gate B shown in FIGS.
Shows the processing for extending the validity period of the commuter pass T when performing participation. In the processing shown in FIG. 15, the same step numbers are assigned to the same processing as in the first embodiment.

When the passenger inserts the commuter pass T into the slot 3 (ST11), the CPU 30 causes the transport control circuit 4 to operate.
The transport motor 40 is controlled by 1 to transport the inserted commuter pass T in the direction of the arrow a on the main transport path 11. Then, the commuter pass T is first aligned by the alignment unit (not shown) and then reaches the reading head 14 or 15. And CP
The U30 reads the magnetic information from the magnetic recording portion of the commuter pass T by the read head 14 or 15 and stores the read magnetic information in the RAM 32 (ST12). And CPU3
In the magnetic information of the commuter pass T stored in the RAM 32, 0 indicates data indicating the commuter pass T, valid period data (D1),
The validity of the commuter pass T is determined by analyzing the valid section data (D2), the entrance data (D4), and the like. First, C
The PU 30 compares the validity period data (D1) of the commuter pass T with the current date to determine whether the commuter pass T is within the validity period (ST13).

Here, when it is determined in ST13 that the commuter pass T is not within the valid period, the CPU 30 displays a guide to the effect that the valid period has expired on the display unit 5. Then, the gate 6 is closed at the same time when the guide is displayed to prevent passage of the person who puts the commuter pass T, and the commuter pass T is conveyed in the direction of the arrow a of the main conveyance path 11 and discharged from the discharge port 4 (ST1.
4).

When it is determined in ST13 that the commuter pass T is within the valid period, the CPU 30 causes the valid segment data (D
Based on 2), it is determined whether the getting-off station (the station where the automatic ticket gate B in which the commuter ticket T is inserted) is included in the valid section of the commuter ticket T (ST15). Here, the commuter pass T by ST14
When it is determined that the boarding station is not included in the valid section, the CPU 30 displays a guide to the effect that it is outside the valid section on the display unit 5. Further, at the same time as this guide display, the gate 6 is closed to prevent passage of the person who put the commuter pass T, and the commuter pass T is conveyed in the direction of arrow a on the main conveyance path 11 and discharged from the discharge port 4 (ST14). ).

When it is determined in ST15 that the boarding station is included in the valid section of the commuter pass and the commuter pass T is determined to be valid, the CPU 30 then reads the magnetic information of the commuter pass T stored in the RAM 32. Of which, flash point (D
3), based on the off-flash boarding bit (D5), etc.,
It is determined whether or not an au flash point indicating that the passenger has boarded during the au flash time zone is added to the commuter pass T. First,
The CPU 30 determines whether the off-flash boarding bit is written (ST16). When it is determined in this ST16 that the off ride boarding bit is written, the CPU 30 determines that the current time of the timer 48 is the RAM 3
It is determined whether the flash time is stored in No. 2 (ST17).

Here, when it is determined in ST16 that the off-flash boarding bit is not written, or when it is determined in ST17 that the off-flash time zone is not in effect and the off-flash time zone is not used, , CPU 30 conveys the commuter pass T in the direction of arrow a on the main conveyance path 11. Then, the entrance data (D4) recorded in the magnetic recording portion of the commuter pass T by the writing head 16 or 17
To delete. At this time, when the flashing boarding bit is written, the entrance flashing data (D4) and the flashing boarding bit (D5) are erased (ST18).

Then, with the gate 6 opened (commuter ticket T
The commuter pass T is discharged from the discharge port 4 in a state in which the person who has passed through is allowed to pass. As a result, the passenger can pass through the passage and receive the commuter pass T (ST23).

Next, in this embodiment, when it is determined in ST17 that the off-flash time period is in effect, and the commuter pass T is for use in the off-flash time period, the CPU 30 causes the RA
Based on the use end date (D2) of the commuter pass T stored in M32 and a preset predetermined period (first period),
It is determined whether the validity period of the commuter pass T is extended. First, CP
The U30 determines whether the current date counted by the timer 48 is within the valid period of the commuter pass T and within the first period from the use end date (ST70). This ST70 constitutes date determining means for determining whether the date counted by the timer is within a preset first period within the valid period of the ticket.

When it is determined in ST70 that the current date is not within the first period, the CPU 30 conveys the commuter pass T in the direction of the arrow a of the main conveyance path 11, and the writing head 16 or 17 causes the commuter pass to pass. The entry data (D4) and the off-flash boarding bit (D5) recorded in the magnetic recording unit of T are erased (ST21), and the off-flash point (D
3) is rewritten and recorded as an addition point obtained by adding 1 point (ST22). Then, the commuter pass T is discharged from the discharge port 4 with the gate 6 opened. (ST23).

When it is determined at ST70 that the current date is within the first period, the CPU 30 causes the RAM 3 to operate.
The correspondence table 70 as shown in FIG. 13 stored in No. 2 is read, and the number of extension days corresponding to the addition point obtained by adding one point is searched and read. Then, the extended use end date (extension end date) of the commuter pass T is calculated by adding the searched extension days to the use end date of the commuter pass T stored in the RAM 32.

Then, the CPU 30 conveys the commuter pass T in the direction of the arrow a of the main conveyance path 11, and the entrance data (D) recorded in the magnetic recording portion of the commuter pass T by the write head 16 or 17.
4) and the off-flash boarding bit (D5) are erased and the off-flash point (D3) is rewritten to 0 point (ST71).

Also, the use end date (D2) of the valid period recorded in the magnetic recording portion of the commuter pass T by the write head 16 or 17 is rewritten (ST7).
2). By this ST72, if it is determined that the date of the timer is within the first period, the validity period of the commuter pass is changed to be extended by a predetermined period according to the total number of times of use.
It constitutes the processing means of. Also, ST19 to ST7
According to 2, the changing means is configured to extend the validity period of the ticket by a predetermined period according to the number of times the ticket is used when the ticket is used in a specific time zone.

Furthermore, the printing unit 26 or 27 rewrites the usage end date of the validity period printed on the front surface of the commuter pass T, which is an extension of the usage end date, and prints a mark or character display indicating the extension ( ST73). By this ST73, when the boarding ticket is changed, the printing means for rewriting and printing the valid period printed on the printing section of the boarding ticket to the information indicating the changed valid period. In this way, when the commuter pass T is subjected to the extension processing of the valid period, the CPU 30 ejects the commuter pass T from the outlet 4 with the gate 6 opened. From this, the customer can pass through the passage and receive the commuter pass T.

Next, with reference to FIG. 16, a specific example of the above-described validity period extension processing of the commuter pass T will be described. in this case,
As shown in FIG. 3, the commuter pass T is assumed to have been purchased with a valid start date of November 1st and a validity period of 6 months.
As shown in (a), the usage end date is April 30th.
Further, 16 points are recorded as off-flash points on the magnetic recording portion of the commuter pass T, and 5 days are set as a predetermined period for performing processing for extending the valid period.

Then, within the validity period of the commuter pass T (November 1)
From the date to April 30th) and the end date of use (4
From the 30th of the month) to the preset period (5 days; April 26th to April 30th)
Is used during the off-flash period, the effective period is extended (ST72 shown in FIG. 14).

That is, when the user uses the commuter pass T during the off-flash time, the CPU 30 of the automatic ticket gate B adds 1 point to the off-flash point (16 points) recorded on the commuter pass T to give 17 points. And When the current date is within the predetermined period from April 26 to April 30, the correspondence table 70 is read from the RAM 32, and the extension days (3 days) corresponding to the flash point: 17 points are set. read out. From this, the extension end date (May 3) extended by the extension number of days (3 days) from the use end date (April 30) is calculated, and the use end date of the magnetic recording part of the commuter pass T and the surface printing ( By rewriting April 30) as the extension end date (May 3), the commuter pass T shown in FIG. 14 (b) is discharged, and the passage of the user is permitted.

As described above, in this embodiment, the commuter pass T having a validity period of 6 months and a use end date of April 30th is used.
Is used 16 times during the off-flash period within the valid period, the use end date is extended by 3 days, and the use end date becomes the commuter pass T on May 3.

Next, the flow chart shown in FIG. 17 shows the settlement processing and extension processing of the validity period for the commuter pass T by the main body 1 in the configuration of the automatic settlement machine C shown in FIGS. In the process shown in FIG. 17, the same step numbers are given to the same processes as those in the first embodiment.

Now, when the user inserts the commuter pass T into the card slot 54 (ST31), the main control unit 76 causes the magnetic recording unit of the commuter pass T inserted by the card unit 70 to read the magnetic information (commuter pass). Indicating the validity period data (D
1), valid section data (D2), admission data (D4)
Etc.) is read and temporarily stored (ST32). And
The main control unit 76 calculates the boarding fare (payment amount) from the entrance data (D4) and the valid section data (D2) to the station where the automatic payment machine C is installed (ST33). Then, the guidance of the calculated amount of money calculated by the display unit 51 is displayed (ST
34).

When cash (banknotes / coins) is inserted from the bill insertion slot 57 or the coin insertion slot 56 in accordance with the guidance of ST34, the inserted bill is discriminated by the bill inspection unit 72, and the bill inspection unit is operated. The inserted coins are discriminated at 73, and the total amount of these coins is calculated at the main control unit 76. In addition, when a card is inserted from the card slot 54, the card unit 70
The magnetic information of the stored fair card inserted at is read, and the purchaseable amount is discriminated from the magnetic information read by the main controller 76. The main control unit 76 performs the settlement process based on the determined or calculated input amount or purchaseable amount and the settlement amount. That is, in the case of cash settlement, the change amount is subtracted from the input amount to obtain the change amount.

In the case of settlement using a stored fair card, the settlement amount is subtracted from the purchaseable amount to obtain the remaining amount, and the card unit 70 updates and records the remaining amount on the stored fair card (ST35). Then, when this settlement process is completed, the main control unit 76 next selects the off-flash boarding bit (D
5) Based on the off-flash point (D3), it is determined whether to add the off-flash point indicating that the commuter ticket T is used during the off-flash time zone to the commuter ticket T.

First, the main control unit 76 determines whether or not the off-flash boarding bit is written based on the off-flash boarding bit (D5) of the commuter pass T temporarily stored (ST36). When it is determined in this ST36 that the off-flash boarding bit is written, the main control unit 7
6 determines whether the present time is in the preset flash time zone (ST37).

Here, when it is determined in ST36 that the off-flash boarding bit is not written, or when it is determined in ST37 that it is not in the off-flash time zone and when it is not in the off-flash time zone, The main control unit 76 erases the entrance data (D4) recorded in the magnetic recording unit of the commuter pass T by the card unit 70.
At this time, when the off-flash boarding bit is written, the off-flash boarding bit (D5) is erased together with the entrance data (D4). Then, the issuing unit 75 issues a checkout ticket and discharges it to the tray 61, and at the same time, the commuter pass T is discharged from the card discharge port 60. At this time, when there is a change, the change unit 24 operates to discharge the change coin to the tray 61. If there is a stored fair card, the card is discharged from the card discharge port 60, and the settlement process by the automatic settlement machine C is completed (ST42).

Next, in the present embodiment, if it is determined in ST37 that it is during the off-flash time zone, and the commuter pass T is for use during the off-flash time zone, the control unit 76 determines the use end date of the commuter pass T. Based on (D2) and the preset first period, it is determined whether to extend the valid period of the commuter pass T. First, the main control unit 76 determines whether the current date counted by the timer 48 is within the valid period of the commuter pass T and within the first period from the end-of-use date (ST8).
0). This ST80 constitutes date determining means for determining whether the date of the timer is within a preset first period within the valid period of the ticket.

When it is determined in ST80 that the current date is not within the first period, the control unit 76 causes the card unit 7 to operate.
At 0, the admission data (D4) and the off-flash boarding bit (D5) are erased from the magnetic recording section of the commuter pass, and at the same time, the off-flash point (D3) is rewritten to the addition point obtained by adding one point (ST40). And the issuing unit 75
Then, the settlement ticket is issued and the commuter ticket T, the settlement ticket and the like are discharged to the receiving tray 61, and the settlement processing by the automatic settlement machine C is completed (ST42).

When it is determined in ST80 that the current date is within the first period, the main control section 76 causes the main control section 76 shown in FIG.
The extension days corresponding to the addition points obtained by adding one point are read from the correspondence table 70 as shown in FIG. Then, the extended use end date of the commuter pass T (extension end date) is calculated by adding the number of extension days to the use end date of the commuter pass T. Then, the admission data (D4) and the off-flash boarding bit (D5) recorded in the magnetic information recording section of the commuter pass by the card section 70.
Is erased and the flash point (D3) is rewritten to 0 point (ST81).

Further, the use end date (D2) of the effective period recorded in the magnetic recording portion of the commuter pass T by the card unit 70 is rewritten (ST82). This ST
When it is determined by 82 that the date of the timer is within the first period, the third processing means is configured to change the validity period of the commuter pass to be extended by a predetermined period according to the total number of times of use. . Further, ST80 to ST82 constitute changing means for changing the valid period of the ticket to a predetermined period depending on the number of times the ticket is used when the ticket is used in a specific time zone.

Further, the card section 70 rewrites the use end date which is the extension of the use end date of the effective period printed on the surface of the commuter pass T, and prints a mark or character display indicating the extension (ST83). The main control unit 76 issues the settlement ticket S by the issuing unit 75, discharges the commuter ticket T, the settlement ticket, and the like to the tray 61, and ends the settlement processing by the automatic settlement machine C (ST4).
2). In ST83, when the boarding ticket is changed, a printing means for rewriting and printing the valid period printed on the printing section of the boarding ticket to information indicating the changed valid period is configured. In this way, the commuter pass T is subjected to the extension processing of the valid period, and the user can pass through the automatic ticket gate B.

Next, the flow chart shown in FIG. 18 shows the processing for extending the validity period of the commuter ticket T when the commuter ticket issuing machine D shown in FIG. In the issuing process shown in FIG. 18, the same process as that of the first embodiment is given the same step number.

First, the control section 81 uses the liquid crystal display input section 85 to display a guide for inserting the commuter pass T. Here, when the user inserts the commuter pass T into the commuter pass insertion / issue port (not shown) (ST51), the control unit 81 causes the liquid crystal display input unit 85 to "issue a continuation commuter pass" or "valid period." Extension? "
Is displayed. In response to the guidance of the processing content, the user inputs the processing content from the liquid crystal display input section 85 (ST9).
0). From ST90, a designating unit for designating an extension process for extending the validity period of the commuter pass or an issuing process for issuing a continuation commuter pass.

[0130] Here, when the "issue of a continuation commuter pass" is instructed (ST90), the control unit 81 causes the commuter pass issuing unit 83 to operate.
The purchase information and the number of off-flash points (D1 to D5) recorded in the magnetic recording section of the commuter pass T are read by a magnetic head (not shown) therein and temporarily stored (ST52).

Then, the control section 81 creates new purchase information in which the period is updated from the current date based on the temporarily stored purchase information and displays it on the liquid crystal display input section 85 (ST5).
3). This ST53 constitutes a period calculation means for calculating a new valid period based on the valid period read from the commuter pass.

When the purchase information displayed in this ST53 is to be changed (for example, a change relating to the period such as the number of months) (ST54), the purchaser inputs an instruction from the liquid crystal display input section 85 to instruct the change. (ST55). When there is no change in the purchase information displayed in ST53, the purchaser instructs the liquid crystal display input unit 95 to issue a continuation commuter pass. In response to this instruction, the control unit 81 calculates the purchase price of the commuter pass T corresponding to the created purchase information, and displays the purchase price guide on the liquid crystal display input unit 85.

When cash (banknotes / coins) is inserted according to the guide of the purchase amount, the control section 81 discriminates the cash inserted by the banknote coin processing section 88. Then, the bill coin processing unit 88 compares the inserted amount and the purchased amount. Here, when the input amount is equal to or more than the purchase amount, a settlement process is performed to subtract the purchase amount from the input amount to obtain the change amount (ST56).

Here, the control section 81 determines whether or not the old commuter pass T has an flash point (ST57). Here, if it is determined in ST57 that the off-flash points are 0 points, the commuter pass issuing unit 83 determines in ST5.
4, purchase information instructed in ST55 is recorded in the magnetic recording unit of the new commuter pass, and the continuation commuter pass T is issued (ST5
8).

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined in ST57 that there are one or more flash points, the control section 81 extends the continuation commuter ticket to be issued. First, the control unit 81 determines that the number of flash points of the commuter pass T is a predetermined number (5 points in this embodiment).
(ST91). Here, if it is determined in this ST79 that the number of off flash points has not reached the predetermined number of points, that is, if the corresponding extension days in the correspondence table 70 are 0 days and the validity period is not extended, the commuter pass issuing unit The continuation commuter pass is issued by recording the purchase information and the off-flash points inherited from the commuter pass T in the magnetic recording portion of the commuter pass issued by 83 (ST92).

In addition, the off-tracking is performed by ST79. If it is determined that the number of points has reached the predetermined number of points, the control unit 81 reads the stored correspondence table 70 as shown in FIG. 13 and searches for the extension days corresponding to the off-flash points of the old commuter pass T. And read. And ST54 to S
The extension end date of the continuous commuter pass is calculated by adding the number of extension days to the use end date of the validity period of the continuous commuter pass determined in T56. The purchase information including the extended validity period is recorded in the magnetic recording unit of the continuation commuter ticket issued by the commuter pass issuing unit 83 to issue the continuation commuter pass (ST9).
3).

In this way, when the continuation commuter pass is issued, the control unit 81 ejects it together with the issued commuter pass and change, etc., to an outlet (not shown). After the issuance processing of the continuation commuter pass, the control unit 81 displays the issuance contents of the commuter pass by the communication control unit 8
9 is transmitted to the host computer E via the communication line, and the process of issuing the continuation commuter pass is completed (ST60).

In ST90, when the user inputs an instruction of "extending the valid period" from the liquid crystal display input section 85, the control section 81 causes the magnetic head (not shown) in the commuter ticket issuing section 83 to issue a commuter pass. The purchase information and the number of off flash points (D1 to D5) recorded in the magnetic recording unit of T are read and temporarily stored (ST94).

Then, the control section 81 determines whether or not there is an off flash point from the information read from the commuter pass T (ST95). When it is determined in this ST95 that the flash point is 0, the control section 81 discharges the inserted commuter pass T to the discharge port (not shown),
It is returned to the user (ST97).

When it is determined in ST95 that there are off-flash points, the control section 81 uses the stored correspondence table 70 as shown in FIG. 13 to extend the number of extended days corresponding to the off-flash points of the commuter pass T. Search and read. Then, the number of extension days searched for on the use end date of the commuter pass T is added to calculate the extended use end date (extension end date) of the commuter pass T.

Then, the control section 81 rewrites the off flash point (D3) recorded in the magnetic recording section of the commuter pass T to 0 point by the magnetic head (not shown) in the commuter pass issuing section 83, and at the same time, the validity period End date of use (D
Replace 2) with the calculated extension end date. Further, the use end date of the validity period printed on the surface of the commuter pass T is rewritten to the use end date, and a mark or character display indicating the extension is printed (ST96). When the commuter pass T is extended in this way, the control unit 81 ejects the commuter pass T from the outlet and returns it to the user (ST9).
7).

Next, a specific example of the above-mentioned commuter pass valid period extension processing will be described with reference to FIG. Now, in the commuter pass T shown in FIG. 3, it is not used in the automatic ticket gates A and B within the first period preset from the end date of use (the period from April 26 to April 30), Automatic ticket gate B
Alternatively, if the automatic settlement machine C does not extend the validity period, the commuter pass issuing machine D can perform the following two types of extension processing.

First, when purchasing a continuous commuter pass with the commuter pass issuing machine D, if the purchase information (departure / arrival station, validity period 6 months, etc.) of the commuter pass T is not changed, the continuous commuter pass starts to be used. The date is May 1st, and the end date of use is October 31st. Here, based on the flash point (16 points) of the commuter pass T, the corresponding extension days (3 days) are read from the correspondence table 70. Then, the usage end date (October 31st) is extended by the extension number of days (3 days), and November 3rd is calculated as the extension end date. Purchase information including the extension end date (November 3) will be recorded in the magnetic recording part of the new commuter pass so that the continuous commuter pass from May 1 to November 3 will be issued. It has become.

When the commuter ticket T is inserted into the commuter ticket issuing machine D to instruct "extension of validity period", the commuter ticket T
Based on 16 flash points of
The corresponding extension days (3 days) are read from the correspondence table 70. Then, the extension date (3 days) is extended from the use end date (April 30), and May 3 is calculated as the extension end date. The use end date (April 30) of the magnetic recording portion and the front surface printing of the commuter pass T is rewritten to the extension end date (May 3), and the commuter pass T is returned.

Further, in the processing by the commuter ticket issuing machine D shown in FIG. 18, when the commuter ticket T is inserted, the user inputs the processing contents of the commuter ticket T according to the guidance of the liquid crystal display input section 85. It is like this. Instead of this processing, FIG.
In the flowchart shown in 0, when the commuter ticket T is inserted (ST51), first, the purchase information (D1 to D5) is read from the magnetic recording portion of the commuter ticket T (ST52), and the current date and the commuter ticket T are valid. Based on the period, it is determined whether the inserted commuter pass is an expired old commuter pass (ST10).
0). Then, based on the determination in ST100, if the commuter pass is within the valid period, the continuation commuter ticket is automatically issued, and if it is the old commuter pass T that has expired, the valid period is automatically extended. It has become.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, whether or not the preset o-flash setting condition is met when a normal commuter pass (of which o-flash or the like is not particularly distinguished) is used to exit from the station premises. When the determination is made and the off-flash setting condition is satisfied, the off-flash point indicating the number of times of use during the off-flash time zone is added to allow the user to pass. In addition, the validity period of the commuter pass is extended by one day according to the cumulative number of off-flash points.

As a result, despite the use of the regular fee commuter pass that can be used even during rush hours, the service can be extended for the period of validity as long as it is used during the o-flash time zone. You can measure the rush hour without having more than one.

Further, in the present embodiment, the extension process of the validity period of the commuter pass in the ticket gate for entrance and the automatic clearing machine is performed within a period previously scheduled from the end date of use within the validity period of the commuter pass T. Is done when used. As a result, since the extension processing of the valid period is performed together with the ticket inspection / payment processing, the processing time associated with the extension processing can be shortened. Although the predetermined period is set to 5 days in the present embodiment, the predetermined period is not limited to this.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the commuter pass is not used within the above-mentioned predetermined period, the commuter pass issuing machine can extend the validity period. As a result, even a user who does not use a commuter pass within a predetermined period and does not purchase a continuation commuter pass can be provided without losing the service corresponding to the use of the off-flash time zone.

Here, when the commuter ticket is inserted into the commuter ticket issuing machine, the user is instructed whether to issue the continuous commuter ticket or to extend the valid period. As a result, the processing content for the commuter pass T can be specified with certainty, and erroneous processing can be prevented from being executed. In addition, it is determined whether it is a (valid) commuter pass within the valid period or an old commuter pass that has expired, and if it is a valid commuter pass, the continuation commuter ticket is issued. It is also possible to perform the extension processing of. As a result, the process for the inserted commuter pass can be selected without the user's operation.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the continuation commuter ticket is issued by the commuter ticket issuing machine, the off-flash points recorded in the commuter ticket inserted by the purchaser are succeeded to the continuation commuter ticket. ing. Thereby, it is possible to provide the extension service without fail to the user who uses the transfer commuter pass.

Further, in the present embodiment, not only is the end date of the validity period rewritten on the magnetic information of the commuter pass, but a mark or character indicating that the validity period has been extended is also displayed on the surface of the commuter pass. I'm trying to do. As a result, even if the entrance ticket gate or the automatic checkout machine automatically extends the validity period, the user can easily recognize the end date of use of the commuter pass from the face of the commuter pass.

[0153]

As described above, the present invention does not limit the use time zone of a commuter pass, and irrespective of whether or not a continuous commuter pass is purchased, the commuter pass can be provided only for the amount of cooperation with the time difference boarding. The service for extending the effective period can be provided, and the rush hour can be mitigated.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a first embodiment of a getting-off process by a commuter pass T in an automatic ticket gate B.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a commuter pass processing system for explaining the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of a commuter pass used in the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an external view showing a schematic configuration of an automatic ticket gate A (B) for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a side view showing a schematic configuration of an internal mechanism of the automatic ticket gate A (B).

FIG. 6 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of an automatic ticket gate A (B).

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a customer service surface of an automatic settlement machine C for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram schematically showing a control system of the automatic settlement machine C.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a commuter pass issuing machine D for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a boarding process using the commuter pass T in the automatic ticket gate A.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a settlement process using the commuter pass T in the automatic settlement machine C.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a process of issuing a continuous commuter pass in the commuter pass issuing machine D.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the correspondence between the off-flash points and the number of extension days when extending the validity period of the commuter pass T.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of a commuter pass used in the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the second embodiment of the getting-off process by the commuter pass T in the automatic ticket gate B.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for specifically explaining the extension process of the validity period of the commuter pass T.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the second embodiment of the settlement process by the commuter pass T in the automatic settlement machine C.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a second embodiment of the processing for issuing a continuous commuter pass in the commuter pass issuing machine D.

FIG. 19 is a diagram for specifically explaining the extension processing of the validity period of the commuter pass T.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a third embodiment of the processing for issuing a continuous commuter pass in the commuter pass issuing machine D.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Main body, 3 ... Input port, 4 ... Ejection port, 5, 8, 51 ... Display part, 6 ... Door part, 7 ... Frame, 10 ... Human detector,
11 ... Main conveyance path, 14, 15, 18, 19 ... Magnetic information reading section, 16, 17 ... Magnetic information recording section, 26, 27 ... Printing section, 54 ... Card slot, 55 ... Ticket slot, 56 ... Coin Input slot, 57 ... banknote input slot, 61 ... saucer

Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. An automatic ticket gate device for determining the validity of a ticket, which is provided at an entrance / exit of a station and has a preset validity period, and is used for a predetermined validity period and a preset specific time zone. A reading unit that reads the valid period and the number of times of use from a ticket having a recording unit that records the number of times, a timer unit that counts the current time, and a time counted by the timer unit in the specific time zone. In some cases, the automatic ticket gate apparatus comprises: a changing unit that changes the validity period of the ticket in order to extend the validity period of the ticket by a predetermined time according to the number of times the ticket is used. 2. The total number of times of use of the changing means, which is obtained by adding the number of times of use of this time to the number of times of use read by the reading means when the time counted by the timer means is in the specific time zone, is preset. The number of times determining means for determining whether the set number of times of use has been reached, and when the number of times of use is determined by the number of times determining means to be less than the number of times of use set, the number of times is recorded in the recording section of the commuter pass Change the number of times of use to the above total number of times of use 1st
When the total number of times of use is determined to have reached the set number of times of use by the processing means and the number-of-times determination means, the boarding is performed in order to extend the valid period recorded in the recording unit of the ticket by a predetermined period. 2. The automatic ticket gate apparatus according to claim 1, comprising a second processing means for changing the validity period of the ticket. 3. The timer means counts the current date and time, and the changing means is read by the reading means when the time counted by the timer means is in the specific time zone. The number of times of use calculated by adding the number of times of use to this time to the number of times of use, and the date counted by the timer means is within the preset first period within the valid period of the ticket. Date determining means for determining whether or not the date of the timer means is the first
When it is determined that it is within the period of, the valid period recorded in the recording unit of the ticket is extended by a predetermined period according to the total number of times calculated by the number-of-use calculating means. The automatic ticket gate apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a third processing unit that changes an effective period. 4. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a printing unit that prints information indicating the changed validity period on the ticket when the validity period of the ticket is changed by the changing unit. Automatic ticket gate. 5. The ticket has a rewritable printing unit that prints the validity period of the ticket, and when the validity period of the ticket is changed by the changing means, the ticket prints. 2. The automatic ticket inspection apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a printing unit that rewrites and prints the effective period printed on the copy with the information indicating the changed effective period. 6. When the validity period of the ticket is changed by the second processing means, information indicating the predetermined period changed and extended by the second processing means is printed on the ticket. The automatic ticket gate apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising means. 7. A reading unit for reading the valid period and the number of times of use from a commuter pass having a recording unit in which a predetermined valid period and the number of times of use used in a preset specific time period are recorded, and a reading unit. Period calculating means for calculating a new valid period based on the valid period read by, and extension determining means for determining whether to extend the new valid period according to the number of times the commuter pass is read by the reading means. If the extension determining means determines to extend the valid period, the new valid period is changed to extend the new valid period calculated by the period calculating means by a predetermined period according to the number of times the commuter pass is used. A commuter pass issuing device, comprising: a changing unit for changing the effective period and an issuing unit for issuing a commuter pass based on the validity period changed by the changing unit. 8. A reading means for reading the valid period and the number of times of use from a commuter ticket having a recording section in which a predetermined valid period and the number of times of use used in a preset specific time zone are recorded, and the commuter pass. Of the commuter pass when the extension process for extending the validity period of the above, or the issuing process for issuing a continuation commuter pass for the above commuter pass, and the extension process of the validity period is specified by this designating means. In order to extend the validity period of the commuter pass by a predetermined period according to the number of times of use, a first changing means for changing the validity period of the commuter pass and discharging the commuter pass, and a continuation commuter pass by the designating means. Is specified, the period calculation means calculates a new valid period based on the valid period read by the reading means, and a new valid period calculated by the period calculation means. Commutation ticket issuing apparatus characterized by having a first issuing means for issuing a continuation commutation ticket by Zui. 9. When the issuing means of the continuation commuter pass is designated by the designating means, the new validity period calculated by the period calculating means is extended according to the number of times of use of the commuter pass read by the reading means. Extension determining means for determining whether or not to extend the new validity period calculated by the period calculating means when the extension determining means determines to extend the validity period by a predetermined period according to the number of times the commuter pass is used. In order to do so, it has a second changing means for changing the new valid period, and a second issuing means for issuing a continuation commuter pass based on the valid period changed by the second changing means. The commuter pass issuing device according to claim 8. 10. When the validity period of the commuter pass is changed by the first changing unit, information indicating the changed validity period is printed on the commuter pass whose validity period is changed by the first changing unit. 9. The commuter pass issuing device according to claim 8, further comprising: 11. The first valid period and the number of times of use are read from a commuter pass having a recording unit in which a predetermined valid period and the number of uses used in a preset specific time zone are recorded.
Reading means, a period calculating means for calculating a new valid period based on the valid period read by the first reading means, and a set use in which the number of times of use read by the first reading means is set in advance. The number of times determining means for determining whether or not the number of times has been reached, and if the number of times of use is determined not to reach the set number of times of use by the number of times determining means, the first valid period is calculated based on the new effective period calculated by the period calculating means. First issuing means for recording the number of times of use read by the reading means in the recording unit to issue a commuter pass, and when the number of times of use judgment is judged to have reached the set number of times of use, Changing means for changing the new valid period in order to extend the new valid period calculated by the period calculating means by a predetermined period according to the number of times the commuter pass is used; A commuter pass issuing device having a second issuing device for issuing a commuter pass based on the validity period changed by the changing device, a predetermined validity period provided at an entrance / exit of the station, and a validity period from the commuter pass. And a number of times of use, a second reading means, a timer means for counting the current time, and the second reading means when the time counted by the timer means is a preset specific time zone. The number of times of use calculated by adding the number of times of use to the read number of times of use, and the number of times of use recorded in the recording section of the commuter pass to the above total number of times of use Ticket processing system including an automatic ticket gate having a processing unit for discharging the ticket. 12. A reading unit for reading the validity period and the number of times of use from a commuter pass having a recording unit in which a predetermined validity period and the number of times of use used in a preset specific time zone are recorded, and a reading unit. Valid period determining means for determining whether the valid period of the commuter pass has expired based on the valid period read by, and when the valid period determining means determines that the valid period of the commuter pass has expired First changing means for changing the validity period of the commuter pass and discharging the commuter pass in order to extend the validity period of the commuter pass according to the number of times of use of the commuter pass, and the validity period determination. A period calculating means for calculating a new valid period based on the valid period read by the reading means when the validating period of the commuter pass is determined not to expire by the means; Commutation ticket issuing apparatus characterized by having a first issuing means for issuing a continuation commutation ticket based on a new validity period calculated by. 13. When the validity period determining means determines that the validity period of the commuter pass has not expired, the period calculating means calculates the number of times the commuter pass is read by the reading means. The extension determination means for determining whether to extend the new validity period, and the new validity period calculated by the period calculation means when the extension determination means determines to extend the validity period according to the number of times the commuter pass is used. And a second issuing means for issuing a commuter pass on the basis of the validity period changed by the second changing means. The commuter pass issuing device according to claim 12, which has. 14. When the validity period of the commuter pass is changed by the first changing unit, information indicating the changed validity period is printed on the commuter pass whose validity period is changed by the first changing unit. 13. The commuter pass issuing device according to claim 12, further comprising: 15. The commuter pass has a rewritable printing unit for printing the validity period of the commuter pass, and when the validity period of the commuter pass is changed by the first changing means, the 13. The printing device according to claim 12, further comprising: a printing unit configured to rewrite the valid period printed on the printing unit of the commuter pass, the validity period of which has been changed by the changing unit 1, to information indicating the changed valid period. Automatic ticket gate.