JPH0981810A - Fare adjustment machine with passenger medium issuing function - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute efficient fare adjusting and issuing processing by receiving an unadjusted passenger medium and its shortage amount, issuing an adjusted medium and issuing and allowing a passenger medium necessary for succeeding railway utilization. SOLUTION: When an excess fare adjustment ticket is inserted into a ticket inserting port 15 in accordance with an adjusting operation procedure displayed and guided by a guide display device 12 in the case of adjusting an excess fare by an adjustment machine 11 with a passenger ticket issuing function, a CPU 31 reads out excess fare adjustment ticket information, calculates an adjusting amount and displays the calculated adjusting amount information and purchase operation information for a return ticket on the display device 12. At the time, a passenger for adjustment requests the issue of only an adjustment ticket, charges a shortage amount necessary for the adjustment, and at the completion of the adjustment transaction, an adjustment ticket is issued. In addition to the processing for adjusting an unadjusted passenger medium, a passenger medium necessary for succeeding railway utilization is allowed to be issued. Thereby efficient adjusting and issuing processing can be executed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a settlement machine installed in, for example, railway station service, and more specifically, it has a settlement function and a ticket issuing function for permitting issuance of a return ticket at the same time when a forward ticket is settled. The present invention relates to a payment machine with a boarding medium issuing function and a payment machine system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, this type of checkout machine is installed near a billing slot, where a passenger's carry-on ticket is inserted, and subsequently, a shortage amount instructed to be settled. A ticket is issued (for example, see Japanese Patent Application No. 5-197802 of the prior application).

By the way, in the case where a passenger pays the outbound ticket with this payment machine and purchases a return ticket in advance at this station, for example, for the nearest station of the event venue such as baseball, soccer, and concert. If you expect congestion on your return trip,
At this station, it is desirable to purchase a return ticket in advance for the purpose of easing congestion and to promote smooth use of the return journey.

However, when the passenger who uses the checkout purchases the return ticket, it takes a lot of time and labor to purchase the return ticket at the ticket vending machine or the clerk's window after the use of the boarding ticket after the adjustment operation and the bill issuing operation are completed. In particular, when purchasing a return ticket at a ticket vending machine, passengers had to check the return fare on the fare table, which was inconvenient and time-consuming.

[0005]

Therefore, the present invention has both a settlement function and a ticketing function, and thus has a high processing function for permitting issuance of a settlement medium and a boarding medium, thereby achieving efficient settlement. An object of the present invention is to provide a settlement machine with a boarding medium issuance function and a settlement machine system for executing issuance processing.

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
It is a payment machine that issues a payment medium that has been settled by accepting an uncleared payment medium and its shortage charge, and a ride medium issuing function that includes a ride medium issuing means that allows the ride medium required for the next ride to be issued. It is characterized by being a settlement machine.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the adjusting machine is provided with a boarding medium issuing means for issuing a boarding medium that stores a boarding fee required for boarding and a shortage fee for an unpaid boarding medium. And

According to a third aspect of the invention, when the unpaid boarding medium is a commuter ticket, the boarding medium issuing means for issuing the boarding medium in which the boarding fee is stored is provided in the checkout machine.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the settlement machine is equipped with a boarding medium issuing means for issuing a boarding medium by simultaneously clearing a boarding fee required for boarding and a shortage fee for an unpaid boarding medium. Is characterized by.

The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the checkout machine is provided with a boarding medium issuing means for storing and issuing boarding information required for the next boarding use in the checkout medium.

The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that the settlement machine is provided with a selection means for selectively allowing or not issuing the boarding medium at the time of settlement.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a boarding medium issuing function equipped with a boarding medium issuing means for permitting issuance of a boarding medium required for the next boarding, and a boarding medium for receiving the boarding medium when getting off the vehicle. When the boarding medium is a boarding medium in which a payment fee and a boarding fee are stored, the payment machine system is provided with an automatic ticket gate that processes information of the boarding medium.

[0013]

According to the present invention, when the boarding medium is issued by the settlement machine in addition to the settlement processing of the unpaid boarding medium, the boarding medium required by the passenger for the next boarding is requested by the boarding medium issuing means. Issue processing.

Similarly, when issuing a boarding medium, the boarding medium issuing means issues a boarding medium that stores a boarding fee required for boarding and a shortage of an unpaid boarding medium.

Similarly, when issuing a boarding medium and the unpaid boarding medium is a commuter ticket, the boarding medium issuing means issues the boarding medium in which the payment fee is stored.

Similarly, when issuing a boarding medium, the boarding medium issuance means issues the boarding medium by simultaneously clearing the boarding fee required for boarding and the shortage of the unpaid boarding medium.

Similarly, when issuing the boarding medium, the boarding medium issuing means stores the boarding information required for the next boarding in the settlement medium and issues the boarding information.

Further, when the payment is made by the payment machine, the selection means allows selection of whether or not the boarding medium is issued.

Further, when the boarding medium issued by the boarding medium with the boarding medium issuing function is used, the boarding medium is accepted by the automatic ticket gate when getting off, and if the boarding fee and boarding fee are stored in the medium, This automatic ticket gate processes the boarding use information of the same medium.

[0020]

As a result, since one settlement machine can perform both settlement processing and issuing processing, the passenger can purchase the traveling medium on the return path at the same time when the traveling medium on the outward path is settled. In particular, when purchasing a boarding medium, passengers can make accurate purchase guidance based on the passenger's payment information, such as the return fare and boarding section for the return route requested by the passenger. Can purchase and operate the boarding medium in the return section efficiently and in a short time.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a settlement machine 11 with a ticket issuing function,
This settling machine with ticket issuing function 11 is used by having both the function of settling outbound tickets and the function of issuing return tickets, and a front panel of the settling machine such as a color LCD is used. Guidance indicator 12, coin slot 13, return ticket issuance selection button 14, ticket slot 15, banknote slot 16
The checkout ticket outlet 17, the call button 18, the cancel button 19, the voice guide 20, and the customer detection sensor S.

FIG. 2 shows a ticket processing device 21 which is internally provided in the settlement machine 11 having a ticket issuing function.
1 is a boarding machine which connects a ticket carrying-in line L1 to the inside communicating with the ticket insertion slot 15 and reads / writes / confirms the magnetic information of the boarding ticket inserted at the time of payment inside the ticket carrying-in line L1. The ticket magnetic processing unit 22 is provided, and the line L
Ticket collection box 2 that collects tickets at the end of transportation 1
3 are connected.

When a customer gets on a boarding pass and makes a payment at this ticket insertion slot 15, the ticket to be paid for is inserted into the ticket insertion slot 15, and the ticket, the number of tickets inserted here, Magnetic information of various tickets such as commuter tickets is read by the ticket magnetic processing unit 22, and in the case of single-use tickets or multiple tickets, the ticket is collected in the ticket collection box 23. Return after magnetic processing.

Further, a ticket carry-out line L2 is connected to the inside communicating with the checkout ticket discharge port 17, and a thermal printer 24 for printing the checkout information is provided inside the ticket carry-out line L2.
A transaction ticket magnetic processing unit 25 for reading / writing / confirming the magnetic information of the transaction ticket and a cutter 26 are provided, and a roll paper 27 for feeding out the basis of the transaction ticket is provided at the conveyance end portion of the line L2. I have set up.

From the settlement ticket outlet 17, a settlement ticket is read from the settlement ticket outlet 17 when the settlement information of the boarding ticket is read and the settlement amount is entered based on the information. Issue.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit of the settlement machine 11 having a ticket issuing function. The CPU 31 controls each circuit device according to a program stored in the ROM 32, and the control data is stored in the RAM 33 so as to be readable. To do.

Further, the CPU 31 determines the return ticket issuing operation when the return ticket issue selection button 14 is pressed, calls the clerk when the call button 18 is pressed, and inputs when the cancel button 19 is pressed. The content of the operation is canceled, the customer guidance and the response with the attendant are allowed through the speaker and the microphone of the voice guide 20, and the presence or absence of the customer is detected by the customer detection sensor S.

Further, when a ticket such as a ticket, a coupon ticket, a commuter pass, etc. used for settlement is inserted, the CPU 31 drives the ticket processing device 21 to read the settlement information of the inserted ticket and start the settlement processing. Then, when the settlement is completed, a settlement ticket will be issued.

In addition, the customer service section 34 allows settlement guidance and passenger input operations via the guidance display device 12, and the bill processing section 35 receives the bills inserted at the time of settlement and return ticket issuance to perform settlement processing and return journey. Similarly, the coin processing unit 36 accepts the coins inserted at the time of settlement and issuance of the return ticket, and performs the settlement processing and the return ticket issuance processing.
A settlement ticket and a return ticket will be issued when the transaction is completed.

By the way, since the single settling machine 11 with the ticket issuing function has both the function of adjusting the outbound ticket and the function of issuing the return ticket, the return ticket at the same time when the outbound ticket is settled. Can be purchased and the passengers can efficiently perform the payment operation and the return ticket purchase operation at the same time. Also, when both the return ticket and the return ticket are requested,
The CPU 31 can automatically calculate the return fare for the purpose of purchasing the return ticket and the information of the return boarding section required by the passenger from the outbound ticket payment information calculated by the passenger, and the information is displayed on the guide display 12 and the purchase information is immediately displayed. Therefore, it is possible to instantly display different return route information for each passenger and provide purchase guidance with good serviceability to the passenger.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a guide screen at the time of payment operation. This is information on the payment amount displayed on the guide display 12 at the time of payment operation.
The return operation ticket purchase operation information is displayed and displayed, and the checkout customer can select only the adjustment processing or can purchase the return ticket at the same time.

FIG. 5 shows an example of a guide screen when purchasing a return ticket,
This is displayed and displayed when the settlement customer presses the return ticket issue selection button 14 while looking at the screen of FIG.
The information on the settlement amount, information on the return ticket boarding section and information on the purchase amount of the return ticket are displayed and displayed, and the settlement customer can easily grasp the purchase information of the return ticket and immediately perform the purchase operation. it can.

When issuing a ticket and a return ticket, these two tickets are issued and handled separately and used for getting off and boarding. At the time of issuing this ticket, information about the ticket and return ticket is recorded. It is also possible to issue a single ticket with a ticket and handle it efficiently.

FIG. 6 shows an example of a ticket 61 with a checkout ticket. The ticket 61 with checkout ticket is printed with different ticket information 62 of the checkout ticket information and the boarding section information on the face of the ticket, and the magnetic recording unit. In 63, magnetic information such as the issue date, the settlement flag, the return fee, the station name, and the boarding flag is recorded.

The settlement processing operation of the settlement machine 11 with a ticket issuing function thus configured will be described with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG. Now, when a passenger who has used a boarding pass and makes a payment at the checkout machine 11 with a ticket issuing function, if the boarding pass ticket is inserted into the ticket insertion slot 15 according to the adjustment operation procedure displayed and displayed on the guide display 12 on the front side. (Step n1), the CPU 31 reads the ticket information of the inserted boarding pass ticket and calculates the settlement amount, and the calculated settlement amount information and return ticket purchase operation information are shown in FIG. Display guidance on the guidance display unit 12 (step n2.
n3).

At this time, if the settlement customer requests the issuance of only the settlement ticket and inputs the shortage charge required for the settlement (step n).
4 to n5), a settlement ticket is issued when this settlement transaction is completed, and if there is change, the change is released (step n6).
To n8).

If the inserted boarding pass is a one-time use ticket such as a ticket or a coupon ticket, the boarding pass collection box 23
In the case of a ticket that is collected and processed for continuous use such as a commuter pass, the magnetic information is processed and then returned (step n9).
~ N10).

On the other hand, the settlement customer selects the return ticket issue selection button 14
When the input operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 5, the guidance display 12 simultaneously displays and displays the information about the payment amount, the boarding section information of the return ticket and the purchase amount information of the return ticket (steps n11 to n12). Seeing this display guide, when the settlement customer inputs the total amount of the settlement amount and the return trip use amount, the settlement is performed at the same time, and the settlement ticket and the return ticket are released, or one sheet is also used. The ticket 61 with the adjustment ticket is discharged (step n13).

If there is a change, the change will be released, and if the transit ticket is a ticket or a one-time use ticket, the ticket will be collected in the ticket collection box 23, and a continuous use ticket such as a commuter pass will be collected. In this case, the magnetic settlement is processed and returned to complete the settlement process.

FIG. 8 shows an automatic ticket gate 81 for processing the ticket issued by the ticket clearing machine 11 having a ticket issuing function. The automatic ticket gate 81 is for controlling passage of passengers before and after the ticket gate main body 82. The ticket gates 86, 87 are provided with opening / closing doors 83, 83, and the ticket entrance 84 and the ticket exit 85 are opened at the front and rear positions of the upper surface of the ticket gate main body, and also display the guidance information at the time of the ticket gate. I have it. Further, this automatic payment machine 81 shows an example in which the magnetic information of the ticket is magnetically processed at the time of the ticket gate to permit the ticket, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the contactless automatic ticket gate is used to perform the ticket processing in a contactless manner. You can also

Next, the processing operation in the case of using the boarding ticket issued by the settlement machine 11 with the boarding ticket issuing function to get off the vehicle will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. At the time of disembarking, the passenger enters the ticket at the ticket entrance 84 of the automatic ticket gate 81.
Information of this ticket is read (steps n21 to n22), the CPU 31 determines the validity of the ticket information when the inserted ticket is read as the ticket 61 with the adjustment ticket (step n21 to n22) (step n21 to n22). (n23 to n24), if the ticket is normal, a settlement flag is set on the ticket 61 and the ticket is released, and the customer is allowed to pass the ticket gate. On the other hand, if it is determined to be abnormal, an error is notified and the ticket gate is restricted (steps n25 to n26).

If the commuter ticket is inserted, the validity of the commuter ticket information is judged. If the commuter ticket is valid, the commuter ticket is discharged to the boarding ticket outlet 85 to allow the ticket to pass, and if it is judged to be abnormal. An error is notified and the ticket gate is restricted (steps n27 to n29).

Further, in the case of a one-time use ticket such as a ticket, a coupon ticket, or a settlement ticket, the validity of the ticket information is judged (steps n30 to n31). If the ticket gate is permitted and it is determined that the ticket is abnormal, an error is notified and the ticket is regulated (step n32).

As described above, since one settlement machine can perform both settlement processing and issuance processing, passengers can purchase a return ticket at the same time when paying for a forward ticket. In particular, when purchasing a return ticket, it is possible to automatically obtain return ticket purchase information that is different for each passenger such as the return fare and boarding section based on the passenger's settlement information, so it is suitable for passengers immediately It is possible to guide the purchase of the return ticket, and as a result, the passenger can efficiently operate the return ticket in a short time.

In the correspondence between the present invention and the configuration of the one embodiment described above, the settlement machine with a boarding medium issuing function of the present invention corresponds to the settlement machine with a boarding ticket issuing function of the embodiment,
Similarly, the boarding medium corresponds to a ticket such as a ticket, a ticket, a commuter pass, the checkout medium corresponds to the checkout ticket, and the boarding medium issuing means corresponds to the ticket processing device 21 and the CPU 31, and is selected. The means corresponds to the return ticket issue selection button 14, but the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a settlement machine with a ticket issuing function of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic side view showing a ticket processing device of a settlement machine with a ticket issuing function of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit of a settlement machine with a ticket issuing function according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a display diagram showing an example of a guide screen during a settlement operation according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a display diagram showing an example of a guide screen when purchasing a return ticket according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing an example of a ticket with a ticket of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a settlement processing operation of the settlement machine with a ticket issuing function of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an external perspective view showing an example of an automatic ticket gate of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a ticket gate processing operation of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11 ... Ticketing machine with ticket issuing function 12 ... Guidance indicator 14 ... Return ticket issuance selection button 15 ... Ticketing slot 17 ... Ticketing outlet 21 ... Ticket processing device 31 ... CPU 61 ... Ticketing ticket with ticketing 81 ... Automatic ticket gate

Claims (7)

[Claims] Claim: What is claimed is: 1. A settlement machine for accepting an unpaid transportation medium and a shortage of the fee, and issuing a settlement medium to be settled, comprising a transportation medium issuing means for permitting issuance of a transportation medium required for the next use of the vehicle. Settlement machine with a boarding medium issuing function. 2. The boarding medium issuing function according to claim 1, wherein the boarding medium issuing means issues a boarding medium that stores a boarding fee required for boarding and a shortage fee for an unpaid boarding medium. Payment machine with. 3. A settlement machine with a boarding medium issuing function according to claim 1, wherein the boarding medium issuing means issues a boarding medium storing a settlement charge when the unpaid boarding medium is a commuter pass. 4. The boarding medium according to claim 1, wherein the boarding medium issuing means issues the boarding medium by simultaneously clearing a boarding fee required for boarding and a shortage fee for an unpaid boarding medium. Settlement machine with issuing function. 5. The settlement machine with a boarding medium issuing function according to claim 1, wherein the boarding medium issuing means stores boarding information required for the next boarding in a settlement medium and issues it. 6. A selecting means for selecting whether or not to issue a boarding medium is provided.
The payment machine with the boarding medium issuing function described in 4 or 5. 7. A settlement machine with a riding medium issuing function equipped with a riding medium issuing means for permitting issuance of a riding medium required for the next boarding, and the above-mentioned riding medium accepted at the time of getting off, and the received riding medium is a settlement fee. In the case of a boarding medium that stores the boarding fee and the boarding fee, an automatic ticket gate system that processes information of the boarding medium.